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Parties & Special Events

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(423) 265-5000

There is no better way to celebrate with family, friends, and co-workers than at the Mayor’s Mansion Inn! Events at the Mayors Mansion are truly an elegant experience. Our staff is dedicated to the fine details that make every event spectacular. Our service is personalized; our special events team assists you every step of the way to ensure every detail is in place.

Whether it is a rehearsal dinner, corporate meeting, bridal shower, anniversary party, or any reason to celebrate, our unforgettable surroundings are the perfect atmosphere to create memorable experiences.

Host your next event at the Mayor’s Mansion Inn, our food services and catering include:

  • Seated dinners – 12 to 55 guests. Three to 10 courses.
  • Dinner buffets – 12 to 55 guests guests
  • Hors d’oeuvres receptions – 12 to 55 guests
  • Luncheons – 12 to 55 guests
  • Seated breakfast, brunch, or lunch – 12 to 55 guests
  • Cocktail receptions
  • Wine and cheese tastings/receptions
  • Bar and barista services
  • Privacy and exclusivity not offered in a public restaurant
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Ladies’ Luncheon/Brunch or Tea Package

Up to 25 guests $28.45 per guest  plus sales and local taxes

What does your Luncheon include?

  • Two-hour seated luncheon or brunch event
  • Inn-selected space (Tiffany Dining Room or Fort Wood Ballroom)
  • Dinnerware, flatware, glasses, linens
  • Set up and clean up
  • Inn waitstaff
  • Seated light luncheon or brunch
  • Iced teas and water
  • 45-minute phone/site consultation

A Special Someone 

  • Up to 25 guests $899.00 plus sales and local taxes
  • Up to 45 guests $1599.00 plus sales and local taxes

What does your Package include?

  • Two-hour event starting at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.
  • Fort Wood Ballroom
  • Glass plates, flatware, cocktail napkins, linens
  • Set up and clean up
  • Inn waitstaff
  • Three hors d’oeuvres
  • Seasonal punch and water
  • 30-minute phone or site consultation

Let’s Celebrate You

  • Up to 25 guests $1299.00 plus sales and local taxes
  • Up to 45 guests $2299.00 plus sales and local taxes

What does your Package include?

  • Two-hour event starting at 1 p.m. or 6 p.m.
  • Fort Wood Ballroom
  • Glass plates, flatware, cocktail napkins, linens
  • Set up and clean up
  • Inn waitstaff
  • Five hors d’oeuvres
  • Seasonal punch and water
  • 30-minute phone or site consultation

 

Mansion Dining Packages

For parties of 12 to 55 guests inclusive for Mansion Dinner Packages:

  • Two and a half hours of event time
  • Private dining room
  • Dining tables
  • Banquet chairs
  • Tablecloths and napkins
  • Dining Ware, silverware, & glassware
  • Setup & cleanup
  • Wait staff
  • Event coordinator and up to 45-minute consultation meeting
  • Minimum charge is $540 plus sales and local taxes

Choose from the Mansion menus for….

The Fortwood Fare

$45 per person plus sales and local taxes – Buffet or seated choice of one salad option with two dressing options

  • Choice of entrée selections (choice of two for buffet OR choice of one for seated)
  • Side items (choice of three for buffet OR two for seated)
  • Bread (choice of two)
  • Desserts (choice of two)
  • Beverages (Choice of two)

The Mansion Feast

$60 per person plus sales and local taxes – Buffet or seated

  • Choice of one salad option with two dressing options
  • Choice of entrée selections (choice of two for buffet OR choice of one for seated)
  • Side items (choice of three for buffet OR two for seated)
  • Bread (choice of two)
  • Desserts (choice of two)
  • Beverages (choice of three)
  • Sweet tea, unsweetened tea, coffee

Luncheon/Brunch and Shower Package Enhancements

  • White chair covers with ivory, silver, or black sash $4 per chair
  • Porch setup/teardown (maximum 24 guests) $200
  • Additional dessert tray $9.50 per guest
  • Bartender and bar setup (cash or open) $100
  • Alcohol – house wine (red or white)
  • House wine $23 per bottle
  • House wine $6 per glass
  • Cocktail – well $6 per glass
  • Coffee/hot tea service (for shower packages) $2 per guest
  • Iced tea setup $2 per guest
  • Placement of specialty linens and sashes – Pricing based on number to place
  • Musicians (harp, strings, acoustic guitar, or keyboard) – Referrals available
  • Photographer – Referrals available
  • Additional consultation time – $25 per 15 minute increments
  • Coat check – $2 per guest

Dinner Package Enhancements

  • Pre-dinner cocktail hour (pricing includes wait staff & gratuities)
  • Meet & Greet – One hour of event time preceding dinner, in a private event space, one non alcoholic beverage and water, choice of two hors d’oeuvres. $14 per guest plus sales and local taxes
  • Social Butterfly – One hour of event time preceding dinner, in a private event space, one non alcoholic beverage and water, choice of three hors d’oeuvres. $19 per guest plus sales and local taxes
  • Soup course – for seated dinner – $6 per guest
  • Appetizer or cheese course for seated dinner – $8 per guest
  • Bar set up & bartender – $100 per 25 guests
  • Spirits, cocktails, and wine priced separately
  • Chair covers (white with ivory, silver, or black sash) – $4 per chair
  • Placement of specialty linens and sashes – Pricing based on number to place
  • Musicians (harp, strings, acoustic guitar, or keyboard) – Referrals available
  • Photographer – Referrals available
  • Event coordinator and up to 45-minute consultation meeting
  • Additional consultation time – $25 per 15 minute increments
  • Coat check – $2 per person
  • Late departure fee $250

Special Event Package Policies

  • The Inn’s dinner packages can be booked two weeks to 12 months prior to your Event Date.
  • The Inn’s dinner packages can be booked two weeks to six months prior to your Event Date.
  • To book your special event package you will need:
    • A signed contract;
    • A non-refundable deposit which is ½ of the package price; and
    • A valid credit card on file.
  • Your estimated final payment and final guest count will be due 10 days prior to your Event.
  • NO outside alcohol may be brought to the Inn for your Event. All alcohol sales are through the Inn which has a state liquor license. Wines, cocktails, and spirits are available, the Inn is not licensed to sell ales or beers.
  • NO outside food items may be brought to the Inn for your Event with the following exception: Your Event food and non-alcoholic beverage service may be provided by a licensed, full service caterer you wish to use in lieu of the food service provided here at the Inn. Please contact the Inn for special pricing.
  • Inn food remaining at the end of the Event may not be removed from the Inn.
  • The Inn doors are open for you and your guests 20 minutes prior to your Event beginning time. Please communicate this to your guests to arrive on or after that time. No one will be admitted to the Inn prior to these times.
  • Based on the size and scope of your Event, the Inn will select the area that is best suited for you.
  • A live music option is available. See “Enhancements” section above.
  • Photographers are not included in our package, referrals are available.
  • A 45-minute planning session with an event coordinator, is available to you and included in your package.
  • A late departure fee will be charged if your Event guests have not left the Inn 20 minutes after your “Event Ending Time.” This fee is $250.
  • While we have attempted in this section to explain, in plain language, the package policies on which we receive the most questions, if there is a discrepancy between the details listed here and the package contract, the package contract prevails.