The Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion is a beautiful example of Italianate style architecture, providing exquisite grandeur to St. Charles Avenue and the Garden District of New Orleans. The historical Elms Mansion is complemented with period furnishings and surrounded by lovely gardens and patios.
The mansion features elegant touches such as an imported mantel of hand-carved marble, ornamental cornices, 24-karat gold sconces, and a 48-foot grand ballroom lined with jeweled windows.We are proud to say that we are the only historic home on "The Avenue" to offer such functions. In addition to providing excellent New Orleans cuisine, every visitor receives a tour of the mansion, a window into our antebellum past.
The mansion features elegant touches such as an imported mantel of hand-carved marble, ornamental cornices, 24-karat gold sconces, and a 48-foot grand ballroom lined with jeweled windows.We are proud to say that we are the only historic home on "The Avenue" to offer such functions. In addition to providing excellent New Orleans cuisine, every visitor receives a tour of the mansion, a window into our antebellum past.
Services
The magnificent historic Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion or the beautifully landscaped garden is available for your ceremony, continuing its tradition since 1969. Our staff delivers a personal touch of elegance for your wedding day. We pledge and assure you that your wedding reception will be the elegant affair that you will remember for a lifetime.
The Elms Mansion caters New Orleans style cocktail receptions and dinner parties designed to accommodate the corporate client. Our cocktail menus, designed for a minimum of 100 guests, offer the finest in Louisiana cuisine. Our dinner menus are designed for a minimum of 50 guests and are available upon request.
Reviews (21)
Samantha McMillan
Dec 04, 2021
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I had my wedding at the Elms in October. Jess was my favorite wedding vendor to work with all year. She went above and beyond to make sure my day was personal, special, and flawless. I completely trusted her to get the job done-- she is reliable and detail-oriented. I truly appreciate the lengths she went to make sure my event was exactly what I wanted including collecting dairy free desserts for some of my guests! She truly cared how I felt on the big day, which meant a lot to me. The Elms is beautiful, and all of the staff is professional and friendly. Don't hesitate to book your event here!
Wood Dawg
Nov 18, 2021
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Nicole M.
Oct 04, 2021
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Stephanie Junot
Aug 14, 2021
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Jessi Nowaskie
Jan 25, 2021
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The Elms Mansion was the perfect venue for my friend’s intimate wedding. It is gorgeous inside and out. Event coordinator, Jessica, was phenomenal. She went above and beyond to ensure the day ran smoothly. She is a credit to her profession. Everything from decor to dinner service was excellent. Donald anticipated our every need and obviously enjoyed his job. I can’t say enough great things about the Elms!
Leaf & Petal Nola
Oct 02, 2020
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Hello From Brei Olivier Photography
Aug 17, 2020
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Graham Short
Jun 06, 2020
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Lisa L.
Sep 30, 2019
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This mansion is like taking a step back in time. The mansion is beautifully decorated to match its beautiful architecture and craftsmanship. The outdoor patio was incredibly charming and so was the staff. My favorite eats here were the hand carved Turkey, dressing with gravy. The boudin balls and oyster bakes were delicious too.
Chis S.
Sep 21, 2019
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Angela D. McNabb
Sep 20, 2019
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Wayne Pratt
Jan 29, 2019
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We just had our daughter's wedding reception there and it couldn't have been more perfect. Food was excellent. Judy did an excellent job taking care of our daughter and making sure her night was beautiful and memorable. Thanks so much for everyone who made this a very special occasion for our family.
Gerald F.
Jul 01, 2018
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Walt P.
Nov 14, 2016
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Marielle S.
Oct 19, 2016
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I attended a wedding here and the experience was top notch from beginning to end. This is a lovely mansion on St. Charles Avenue and I just love the idea of being able to hear the rumbling of the streetcar during any event you have here. I think that it adds a nice New Orleans touch to the festivities.
The wedding and reception were both in the Elms Garden, which was beautifully decorated. The wedding itself was lovely with the bride and groom exchanging vows under a gazebo. Chairs were arranged nicely, so that the guests didn't feel piled on top of each other and after the ceremony ended
The wedding and reception were both in the Elms Garden, which was beautifully decorated. The wedding itself was lovely with the bride and groom exchanging vows under a gazebo. Chairs were arranged nicely, so that the guests didn't feel piled on top of each other and after the ceremony ended
Hash S.
May 14, 2016
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We came for a wedding photo shoot, and the woman (older light-haired Caucasian) was being very hospitable and admired the bride. She even went as far as calling our staff members to come and look at the bride. But I now understand that it was all a show. As soon as our time was up and our session was over, she was very rude to us. Rushing us out with her newfound nasty attitude, making us "get all of our equipment and stuff" out of her way. Obviously after our money & time ran out, so did her nice facade. How convenient.
And they had the nerve to contact us to use our professional
And they had the nerve to contact us to use our professional
Sesily M.
Mar 01, 2016
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I wanted to be sure to give them a review as soon as I could while everything was still fresh. Just got married on 2/27/16. Yelpers let me tell you...the wedding was amazing. The compliments I received from my guests about this venue were only ones of praise and excitement. I went to school in New Orleans for 8 years and decided I wanted to get married there since my husband is from there. Fortunately I already knew what I wanted as a bride (I believe all women have been subconsciously planning their wedding since they were like 6 years old lol) so once I saw this venue I knew it was it. Perfect
Alex H.
May 25, 2015
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Beautiful venue. Good food. Attended a wedding here and was pushed off the patio into the pouring rain by Judy after it was all done.. while we were waiting for taxis. Judy told us we needed to get off the patio bc our time was up and was extremely rude. Never asked if she could help us call a cab or figure a way to get home. Not a fun way to end the night.
Marie M.
Dec 14, 2013
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I contacted Elms Mansion to determine availability of their gazebo for a small wedding to include only my husband and I. We were eloping. I spoke to Judy the owner and she was so rude it was unbelievable. She talked about how she had plans to go away for the Thanksgiving holiday and she could not plan a wedding under such short notice. She seemed so angry with the fact that I was simply making an inquiry. If Elms Mansion is not available, then it is not available but there was no reason to be so rude and abrasive in speaking to me. Judy's attitude was ready bad and unprofessional which
Carl B.
Nov 29, 2012
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Eleanor W.
Aug 19, 2009
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I got married at the Elm's Mansion in March 2009. It was amazing and beautiful! The staff there are so sweet and helpful and Faith runs a tight ship. She knows what she is doing and I basically left most everything in her hands. I didn't have a wedding coordinator and frankly, didn't need one! They can help you with everything from flowers to DJ's. I had people coming from Mississippi, Texas, Arkansas and California and they all raved about the Cajun cuisine! I can't thank them enough for a perfect wedding day. And after looking all over San Francisco and Los Angeles for
