JAMES WARD MANSION ROOMS

Picture your perfect event by looking through our Mansion rooms


Elegant, spacious room with high ceilings, large windows, a central chandelier, ornate wall moldings, and a fireplace with a mirror above it. There are spiral staircases on each side, and the room has polished wooden floors.

GRAND SALON

Step into the Grand Salon, a truly remarkable space designed to elevate your most cherished moments. This expansive, crimson-hued room, boasting 24-foot ceilings and panoramic downtown views through elegant French doors, offers a versatile setting for ceremonies and elegant sit-down parties.

The room's architectural magnificence, featuring a dramatic fireplace reaching the third floor and a captivating walk-around balcony, creates an atmosphere of timeless grandeur. While the 18th-century appointments have been reimagined to provide a blank canvas for your unique event, the inherent elegance remains.

The mansion's stunning artwork and ornate trim continue to inspire. Discover the possibilities and let us help you create an unforgettable celebration. Contact us to schedule a tour and envision your event. If we can make it happen, we will.


Interior of a bright, white event space with a decorative white fountain in the center, surrounded by greenery. The space has multiple levels with balconies, string lights, and windows, creating an elegant atmosphere.

The Garden Atrium & Cocktail Lounge

Beyond the Grand Salon is a spacious, airy and breathtaking space called the atrium. Naturally lit by a glass-domed roof with a working fountain, it is the perfect place for guests to gather and sip cocktails while being fed extraordinary hors d'oeuvres. James Ward mingled a Spanish/French flavor in the True New Orleans style.

The Mansion’s Cocktail area exudes sophistication and charm, creating the perfect setting for all your gatherings. Located within an expansive, elegantly designed space, with it own Cocktail bar. The area is adorned with contemporary seating, ambient lighting, and modern, stylish decor, providing an inviting atmosphere for guests to mingle and relax. This cocktail area is ideal for hosting receptions, networking events, or intimate celebrations in an opulent, unforgettable environment.


Opulent bedroom with ornate gold and red furniture, red velvet curtains, crystal chandelier, fireplace, and a white table with a vase of red roses.

The Bridal Suite

Step into the Bridal Suite, an exquisite haven designed for the most cherished moments of your special day. Adorned with elegant candelabras, this room embodies sheer beauty and grace. Every detail meticulously replicates the splendor of a bygone era, ensuring an authentic and opulent experience.

Indulge in the lavishness of the Bridal Suite and relish the sensation of stepping into a luxurious past. Envision preparing for your momentous celebration in this breathtaking space.

With ample space for your bridal party to relax and get ready in comfort and a custom area for hair and make-up.


A luxurious interior room with dark blue walls, ornate gold trim, and a chandelier with dangling crystal accents. There are framed black and white photographs on the walls, a large mirror, and a wooden dresser with a mirror. Four black leather armchairs surround a round table with candles, and a patterned area rug covers the wooden floor.

The Groom’s Suite

The groom’s suite or lounge is hued in a rich midnight blue. "The Vampire" by Edvard Munch, the original which hangs in the MMA, decorates the wall. This room is the perfect space for the groom or extended bridal party to relax and get ready.

The midnight blue room might be your opulent room of choice to get ready in the Mansion. 


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The Chapel

Specially selected by James Ward, a 300 year old gate from Cairo was modified with the addition of a crucifix. Many guests choose to have their nuptials in the radiant white chapel, while guests look on from the surrounding balcony. Stained glass windows depicting Saint Patrick and Saint Brigid, salvaged from a charred church on the "Port" section of Elizabeth, guard the altar where a chalice is placed.