JAMES WARD MANSION ROOMS
Picture your perfect event by looking through our Mansion rooms
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
