The Jazz Ballroom: Mandeville Wedding & Event Venue
A night outside in New Orleans, up close. For weddings of about 50 to 300 guests in Mandeville, on the Northshore.
The Jazz Ballroom is the smaller of our two ballrooms at Fleur de Lis Event Center, about 35 minutes from New Orleans. Warm brick, two working indoor fountains and a fiber-optic star ceiling give it the feel of a New Orleans evening outdoors, in a room that’s fully climate-controlled. It’s comfortable for about 50 to 300 guests, and there’s no guest minimum.
What makes the Jazz Ballroom different
- A fiber-optic star ceiling, with fabric draping and string lights over the dining area
- Brick throughout and a brick-top bar
- Two working indoor fountains, one of which becomes the backdrop for an indoor ceremony
- An open dance floor, with the DJ booth upstairs above it
- A mix of round and rectangular tables, for a different look than all-round seating
- A dedicated picture room for your portraits
- A private upstairs space for your Fairytale Dinner
- Bridal and groom suites upstairs
- Its own private courtyard, guest entrance, bar and restrooms
How many guests fit
The Jazz Ballroom is comfortable for about 50 to 300 guests at a standard Fleur de Lis wedding, with buffets, staffed action stations and a dance floor. There’s no guest minimum, so smaller weddings are welcome.
Planning a bigger guest list? Our Pontchartrain Ballroom is comfortable for about 100 to 500 guests.
Where can you hold your ceremony in the Jazz Ballroom?
In the courtyard. The Jazz Ballroom’s private courtyard has brick walls, greenery and overhead shade. The ceremony spot is part of the courtyard itself: a rounded area under a wrought-iron dome, with a chandelier and string lights.
Indoors, and if it rains. If you’d rather be inside, or the weather turns, your ceremony moves into your own ballroom and takes place in front of the wall fountain, at no extra charge. Afterward, our staff clears the chairs from the dance floor in a minute or two, and your reception begins in the same room.
A ceremony here is $1,200 in the courtyard or $1,100 indoors, plus tax and fees. It includes coordination, chairs, music coordination and an hour in the bridal and groom suites beforehand.
How your day moves through the room
- Getting ready upstairs. The bridal suite has a mimosa setup, and the groom suite has beer.
- Your ceremony, in the courtyard or in front of the fountain.
- Guests walk into a reception that’s already serving. All 18 passed hors d’oeuvres, the Louisiana-style buffet, the staffed action stations and the open bar are ready from the first minute. We call it Guest-First Service: our food is always open.
- Portraits. You head to the picture room and the courtyard with your photographer while guests eat, and your bridal party gets an appetizer tray.
- Your Fairytale Dinner. The two of you eat privately upstairs, with aprons provided, before your grand entrance.
- Grand entrance, dances and traditions. Your coordinator runs the timing. If you book our in-house DJ, the music and announcements come from the booth above the dance floor.
- Dancing, then your send-off.
First dance in the Jazz Ballroom, with our optional cloud dance floor and cold sparks.
What’s included
Every Jazz Ballroom wedding includes the food, an open bar for the three-hour reception, décor, tables, chairs and linens, setup and cleanup, comprehensive on-site wedding coordination and a uniformed security officer. Tax and fees are included in the price. The ceremony, DJ, officiant and photo booths are optional add-ons.
What a Jazz Ballroom wedding costs
For 100 guests, with tax and fees included:
| Day and time | Price range |
|---|---|
| Saturday night | $9,533 to $15,244 |
| Friday night | $7,729 to $12,539 |
| Saturday daytime | $7,849 to $9,833 |
| Sunday | $9,292 to $13,140 |
| Monday–Thursday | $7,729 all year |
Prices vary by date: our most-requested dates cost more, and quieter dates cost less. These ranges cover dates through December 2028, as of October 2026. Pick your date and guest count in our calculator for your exact price.
What other important details should you know about the Jazz Ballroom?
Questions couples ask
How many guests does the Jazz Ballroom hold?
About 50 to 300 at a standard Fleur de Lis wedding. There’s no guest minimum.
Can we have our ceremony in the Jazz Ballroom?
Yes. Choose the private courtyard under the wrought-iron dome, or an indoor ceremony in front of the wall fountain.
What happens if it rains?
Your ceremony moves into your own ballroom, in front of the wall fountain, at no extra charge. Staff clear the chairs in a minute or two, and your reception starts in the same room.
Is the Jazz Ballroom private?
Yes. It has its own guest entrance, restrooms, bar, courtyard and staff.