Peter Shields Inn & Restaurant

ry expectation. Beautifully located just across the street from the beach in Cape May, NJ, the setting alone is stunning and full of charm. They graciously accommodated our group of 30 guests in their Brides Room for a private dinner, and despite the smaller wedding size, it felt every bit as meaningful, elegant, and memorable as a larger wedding celebration. We were able to bring in our own wedding cake and have on-site photography, which made the evening feel even more personal and special. Our guests also enjoyed relaxing on the porch with cocktails while my husband and I took photos on the beach. It was such a lovely and seamless experience. The entire staff was warm, welcoming, and attentive, but the event coordinator, Amy, truly went above and beyond. She was absolutely spectacular; always prompt, thorough, and thoughtful in her communication. She connected us with outstanding local vendors: Khalil for piano, Tim Joyce for photography, Cape Winds Florist for centerpieces, and Bake Works for our cake. Every single vendor she recommended was exceptional and easy to work with.  Amy also ensured that all dietary restrictions were handled with care and kindness, and she went out of her way to help set everything up in advance so that we could simply arrive, relax, and fully enjoy our time with our loved ones. Her patience, professionalism, and genuine care made the entire process stress-free and truly enjoyable. This was truly a 10/10 experience for us. We highly recommend Peter Shields Inn to anyone looking for a beautiful, intimate, and unforgettable setting to celebrate a marriage or special occasion. It was everything we hoped for and more.

d and personable and takes a lot of stress off of the whole process. We used some of the vendors from the recommended list and they were all amazing, especially Kahlil the pianist who plays at the restaurant most nights. The whole staff was wonderful and our guests can not stop talking about the food. We dropped off our reception items the night before and everything was set up for us, leaving us with nothing to do the day of. The venue and grounds are truly stunning. I can not even put into words how grateful we are to have had our wedding here. Everything was truly perfect and we can not thank Peter Shields enough.

whole room for me with no additional cost. The food was AMAZING. Seriously couldn’t have been better. Their bartender was great! Everything went so well!

edding "kit"--the venue was nailed down for both the ceremony & reception (it included enough chairs for our ceremony), food/catering staff was handled by PSI, and Amy stepped in as our wedding coordinator. Amy was super helpful throughout the entire process and was just such a calming force on the day itself. She is an absolute pro! The venue is obviously stunning and has made for both wonderful memories and photos. We got tons of positive feedback from our guests and everyone loved the food! PSI being BYOB ended up being a blessing in disguise...we were able to pick out and splurge on exactly what we (and our guests) like most. We had a very small wedding (24 total) and booked all of the rooms at the inn. One somewhat overlooked bonus at the time of booking: once the restaurant closed, since we had all of the rooms at the inn, we had the place to ourselves. My husband and I, along with our closest friends and family, were all able to continue to hang out in the common areas (downstairs lounge, outside porches/patios, etc.), which ended up being some of our most special time from the day...everyone just sitting around together into the late hours of the night, laughing and talking. If we had to do it all over again, or if we ever need a venue for another event, I will no doubt book PSI again. It was just lovely, easy (or I should say, "made easy" by all the staff), the location is fabulous (both by the beach but also being in Cape May), and everyone had a great time! PHOTO CREDIT: Zora Photography (amazing!!)

icious food it was the best day of our lives. Amy, was beyond amazing she made the whole planning process stress-free and seamless. Our guests can not stop raving about the food and atomosphere. I wish I could relive the wedding day again at PSI. It was truly a dream come true.

nning process very smooth and helped me with any questions I had. The day of the wedding everything came together so perfectly and effortlessly. I knew I could trust PSI- I am so happy I went with my gut. The building is beautiful, so you do not need a lot of your own decorations. My filet was the best I ever had in my life- and huge! The food was incredible. Service was amazing. Everyone involved was great. All of my guests are asking for a wedding part 2! Seriously, this is the best place in Cape May to get married. It was a dream wedding and a dream day. Can’t wait to come here every year and celebrate. Thank you Amy and the team at PSI for making this day more than incredible.

antly after our tour (& meeting with Amy) that PSI was a no-brainer. The venue is intimate, charming, and classic. We rented out all 9 guest rooms for our family/ wedding party, which was definitely the way to go! Amy worked alongside us throughout our 8 months of wedding planning and was a rockstar the day-of. From setting up decor, to perfectly executing our elegant yet minimalistic vision, to greeting and directing our vendors, and her ability to navigate any wedding-related challenge, she allowed us to fully relish every moment and focus on the joy of getting married. PSI's lower level lounge was comfortable and chic-- perfect for bridal party getting ready and hanging out after our rehearsal dinner with our guests for a night cap by the fireplace. Christoph, Peter and the rest of the PSI team were a dream. They made sure my groom and I got to enjoy our appetizers (despite missing cocktail hour for photos after our ceremony) and thanks to them, I was never without a perfectly chilled glass of champagne. We received multiple compliments on how friendly, professional and wonderful the staff were and of course the food speaks for itself- just delicious. The venue is directly across from the beach which was perfect for photos after our ceremony. Our guests keep raving about our wedding and we honestly can't imagine a more picturesque day; truly a memory we will cherish forever. Thank you for making it all possible!

soon as we stepped inside, we knew we'd found our venue and right after our tour, we cancelled a tour with other venue scheduled for later that day. PSI is a beautiful historic building located right across the street from the beach, and was a stunning backdrop to our ceremony on the front steps and lawn of the inn. The space was the perfect size for our reception, and our guests were able to move from the covered porch to the dance floor, bar, and dining area with ease. The food was incredible: one of the reasons why we chose PSI was because we'd heard they serve the best dinner in town, and we wanted to prioritize providing our guests with a good meal. Amy, their event coordinator, was so helpful throughout the planning process. I lost count of how many emails I sent her with all my questions, which she always answered promptly and thoroughly. We also brought A LOT of decor with us, which she set up the morning of the wedding. Lastly, my biggest worry was that people wouldn't dance at our smaller daytime wedding, but the dance floor was packed the entire time! So many guests came up to us to tell us that ours was one of the best weddings they'd attended. Thank you, Amy and the rest of the PSI staff for bringing our dream wedding to life!

not only to myself, and my now Husband but our guests as well! Amy, the Wedding and Event Coordinator was incredible every step of the way. I was a bit of a nervous Bride but I was always put at ease as Amy very, very patiently answered all of my many questions. Amy even came in on her day off on the day before our wedding to go over everything with us and to make sure we were taken care of. If you’re familiar with Cape May, you know Peter Shield’s is one of the best restaurants in town and all of the food at the wedding was phenomenal! All of our guests really enjoyed their meal and appetizers during the cocktail hour. Not only was every morsel of food that was served delicious but everything had such beautiful presentation which was super important to us. Peter Shield’s Inn is such a gorgeous venue from the exterior of the building and the landscaping outside. In fact, we didn’t do much for decor outside because it’s so beautiful year-round. The inside of the inn is such a beautiful and historic building making it the perfect backdrop for our Cape May wedding. To summarize, Peter Shield’s is a crown jewel of Cape May and it made our wedding day shine and my Husband and I can’t recommend it enough! - The new Mrs. Walz

be professional, caring and extremely helpful with all of our planning and guest accommodations at the Inn.. Amy was consistently kind and considerate as all of the staff at Peter Shields. We had a beautiful family wedding and we remain thankful & grateful that we had the privilege of working with Amy along with having our wedding at such a beautiful venue in Cape May.