GRAND SALON

The mammoth crimson-hued Grand Salon, adorned with 18th century French appointments, is often chosen as the backdrop for wedding ceremonies. The Grand Salon, an enormous room boasting 24-foot ceilings, has a view of the entire downtown through French doors and elegant second and third floor verandas.

Beautiful furniture compliments the polished wood floors, which continue through the entire mansion. The fireplace, and mirror above it, reaches the third floor while a walk-around balcony looking down into the Grand Salon surrounds the other walls. Throughout the mansion the walls bear a magnificent collection of artwork from around the world. The ornate trim creates a stately atmosphere.

DINING AREAS

The Mansion has many different dining areas depending on your events.

Banquets can be styled in our Grand Salon and Dining Room in your personal style, our Garden atrium is also perfect for a reception of delicious light bites & while being fed extraordinary hors d' oeuvres. You can arrange a tour of the Mansion and envisage your event they way you want it. If we can make it happen for you... we will. The mansion comfortably seats 100 or 120 cocktail style.

The dining room is dominated by a table crafted from one solid piece of mahogany. Built especially for the mansion, James Ward explained that the table resembles a piece of the Frick collection. This long table is perfect for family parties, corporate events and all kinds of private parties and weddings.  

the Garden atrium

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 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.

the guest bedroom

The French guest bedroom is hued in a rich midnight blue. "The Vampire" by Edvard Munch, the original which hangs in the MMA, decorates the wall next to the bed, to further enhance the comfort of this beautiful guest room.

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

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.

the kitchen

Meeting all of the required commercial standards, the beauty of the mansion's kitchen attracts guests who want to witness the delectable dishes. Enjoy premier cuisine in the graciousness of The James Ward Mansion in Westfield creating wonderful memories to last a lifetime.