The Space
Stowaways opened in June 2024 at the Cape May Ferry Terminal, and it is really three connected spaces rather than one room: Stowaways Bar & Restaurant, Stowaways Cafe, and The Overlook at Stowaways, which is the space built for private events. The design blends indoor and outdoor areas rather than keeping them separate, so a private event here does not feel boxed into a back room of a working restaurant.
The Overlook is the room a couple booking a private event will actually use, with vaulted ceilings and expansive windows that open onto panoramic views of the Cape May Canal. Those windows are doing a lot of the room’s work visually, since the space was clearly built to put the water in view rather than compete with it, and the vaulted ceiling keeps the room feeling open rather than closed in around the tables.
Capacity & Layout
No formal guest capacity for The Overlook has been published, so a couple weighing this room against others should confirm the seated number directly with the venue before setting a guest list. What is documented is the layout: a dedicated private event space separate from the main bar and restaurant floor, with its own waterfront views through the vaulted windows.
Because the property also runs a full bar and restaurant and a separate cafe, a couple hosting a rehearsal dinner or welcome party could plausibly use more than one space across a wedding weekend, from a casual gathering at the cafe to a formal dinner in The Overlook, though each would need to be arranged and confirmed separately with the venue.
Amenities
Executive Chef Amy Salcedo leads the kitchen, with a menu built on fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a section of dishes from the Philadelphia-based Chickie’s & Pete’s. The Overlook offers chef-driven menus and private event catering, and the property runs a full bar with draft beer, handcrafted cocktails, and signature crushes for guests.
Stowaways Cafe adds La Colombe coffee and a gelato counter, a detail that is easy to overlook but genuinely useful for a wedding weekend with a morning-after brunch or a late dessert run built into the schedule. Live music has been part of the venue’s programming, which points to a room that already expects sound equipment and a performance area rather than treating it as an afterthought.
Location & Getting There
Stowaways sits at the Cape May Ferry Terminal, developed by the Delaware River and Bay Authority, with panoramic views of the Delaware Bay from the waterfront side of the property. That location puts a wedding weekend event within sight of the ferry traffic and open water, a setting most couples booking a Jersey shore wedding are specifically looking for.
The bar and restaurant keep set hours, open 3 to 8pm Monday through Friday and 11am to 8pm on weekends, with the cafe running 6am to 6pm daily, so any private event booking needs to be arranged outside or around normal service. The Overlook’s vaulted ceiling and glass and window surfaces will carry sound well across an open room, and a DJ should expect the windows and water view to be part of the sound line as much as the seating is.
Why Couples Book Dow Oak Here
You only get one reception at this venue, so it should be run by a team that already knows how to make a room like it work:
- We have actually performed at this venue, so we plan for its sound, layout, and flow instead of guessing on your night
- One team for your DJ and MC, photo booth, and custom lighting, on a single plan and one contract
- Backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team
- An online planning portal plus a planning call before the day
- More than 3,000 five-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire, and Google
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees, and just $400 reserves your date
Wedding DJ FAQ
Have you performed at this venue before?
Yes. Every venue in our directory is one we have actually worked, so we already know how to set up, light, and run the room for a wedding, from ceremony sound to the last dance.
How much is a wedding DJ?
Your price depends on your date, your area, and add-ons like a photo booth, uplighting, or ceremony sound. Pick your date on our pricing page and you will see your exact price, and just $400 reserves your date.
Do you provide lighting and a photo booth too?
Yes. One team handles your DJ and MC, color-matched uplighting, and a modern photo booth on a single plan.
What happens if our DJ has an emergency?
We always have trained backup DJs scheduled and on call, with your full plan shared across our team, so someone can step in seamlessly.
How do we book you?
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