Sitting on historic Esplanade Avenue on the edge of the French Quarter, the Melrose Mansion is the perfect setting for your New Orleans wedding. Our newly renovated luxury hotel is ideal for intimate weddings to be held inside the beautifully decorated Victorian mansion or poolside in our lush courtyard.
Our front indoor parlor can comfortably accommodate a maximum of 50 chairs for a ceremony and the poolside area can accommodate up to 65 chairs. The combined spaces have the ability to transition into a reception venue for up to 120 guests, perfectly timed for the return of your second line down the famous Esplanade Avenue!
Elopement ceremonies are available for parties under 20 guests and Intimate Weddings for parties under 40 guests. A full rental of the property is not necessary for weddings of this size, yet the spaces used will not be private.
For larger weddings and/or receptions up to 120 guests, a 14 room rental is required.
The parlor in the front of the house features beautiful floor to ceiling windows overlooking Esplanade Avenue as well as our porch leading out to our poolside courtyard area. A black granite fireplace compliments both the dark hardwood floors and white walls and their original crown molding. Walk onto our poolside porch and take in the grey-blue slate stones, hand-painted Italian marble pool surround, copper fountains, and tailored greenery. As the evening approaches, one can only imagine the spectacular view of the white house with the pool lights reflecting off of the crystal blue waters.
Let us create the intimate wedding of your dreams here at the Melrose Mansion. To set up a consult or to simply request more info, please submit a request. Please note that full property pricing is custom created for each event and that these rates vary, depending on the time of year. Catering, bar, entertainment and rentals are not included; we are happy to work with your licensed and insured vendors of choice or provide you with a list of recommended partners.
Deposit & Payment Policy: 50% of the estimated total is due upon contract signing. The remaining balance is due 30 days prior to the event.
Additional Wedding Events and Services:
Bridal Prep: The Melrose Mansion's Exclusive Grand Balcony Suite has been proven to be a bridal party's dream prep space. This suite features floor length windows, hidden wet bar, ample king-sized bedroom, marble Jacuzzi bathroom and private second floor grand baloncy overlooking Esplande Avenue.
Rehearsal Dinner / Welcome Reception: Create the perfect initimate setting to gather your closest family and friends the night before your big day! Heavy hors d'oeuvres and spirits at the Mansions are a perfect way to host your group while removing the hassle of tranitioning to an alternate venue.
Farewell Brunch:Create the optimal setting to reconnect with your closest family and friends after your big day and before guests depart for home! Host your brunch in our indoor parlor, seating up to 30 guests, or a flowing party catered to up to 100 guests.
The above events are only offer with the full 14 room rental. Each event must be contracted with Melrose Mansion Management and has an event fee of $500.
The Melrose Mansion is the ideal luxury venue to host a myriad of memorable social gatherings! Guests lists from 10-120 have enjoyed cocktail receptions, corporate events and birthday parties at our fully restored Victorian mansion.
If your event has more than 40 guests or wishes to use the pool or the media room, we will require a 14 room rental of the property. Smaller events with under 40 guests can rent the parlor and poolside spaces for a 3 hour window.
Special consideration is made for all potential events due to the close proximity of public spaces to our 14 guest rooms and suites.