Jacob Henry Mansion Estate

If I ever got married again, I would book this place every time. It's absolutely gorgeous, the staff are wonderful, our coordinator Sarah was awesome, and they try to make everything as easy as possible. Any stress about the wedding melted away every time we spoke, because the workers at the venue just HAD IT down pat. They're so considerate and flexible, and patient. Book this venue if you know what's good for you. There are so many options and the people who work there will help your wedding go off without even a hitch.

Everyone at the mansion went above and beyond to make our day wonderful!

Sue and Anna were AMAZING!!! Thank you for making our day PERFECT!

Sue, Amanda, and their team were awesome from start to finish. This family of wedding planners knows what they are doing and will help you make your perfect day a reality. Amanda was always there to run ideas by and gave guidance when needed. As a couple who did not hire a wedding planner, it felt like we had one with us every step of the way thanks to the dedication and passion of the Jacob Henry staff. Our guests thought the venue was beautiful and spacious, and the day went off without a hitch.

I cannot express how incredible JHM was for our wedding. It is beautiful, they worked so so well with us, and the staff is incredible. I dealt with some extreme tragedies days before my wedding and Sue and Sarah were absolute heroes. The willingness to accommodate anything we needed - even moving our wedding - was unreal. The compassion and love they showed made the day better than I could have imagined. They are worth every penny and I absolutely love them! Thank you for making our wedding so incredible!!

We used the Jacob Henry Mansion for our wedding shower and it was perfect! Amanda was very patient and helpful when it came to answering a hundred questions during the venue tour and leading up to the day. The food was phenomenal and customer service 5-stars! Highly recommend this venue for your wedding shower or wedding day!

We worked with Amanda, who answered all of our questions and put our minds at ease leading up to and on the day of the wedding. All venue staff were friendly and helpful to our guests. The venue itself is stunning - we got so many compliments on the event space. Overall, great day!!!

We got married on 6/25 and Jacob Henry Mansion was amazing, everything was PERFECT. Sue was our event coordinator and she was one of the reasons why we chose this venue. She was AMAZING in every sense. The staff at the venue were all friendly and efficient. We were very grateful that nothing went wrong whatsoever. The staff was incredibly involved and helped make our day easy and stress free.

Had our wedding at Jacob Henry this past weekend, and it's still surreal how perfect it was. We had to move our original date due to Covid concerns, and JHM was so awesome and flexible that they allowed us to move it and also have an elopement there on our original date. The elopement last year went perfectly and so did our wedding. I'm not the most organized person, so having Amanda as our coordinator through the venue was so necessary in ensuring that things went smoothly. She was always willing to give us tips and opinions and was awesome throughout the whole process of us planning our wedding. On the day of, she ensured that everything happened exactly how it was supposed to, and I'm still in awe of how it all came together especially with some last minute changes. She always stayed cool, calm, and collected. Also the food was absolutely delicious and all of our guests were raving about it. The beautiful property I couldn't get over either, which includes a church, a cocktail room, a bar room, a ballroom, and a gorgeous outside area with a sprawling porch with rocking chairs, a fountain, and a gazebo. Most venues we researched were AT LEAST 2-3x as expensive as JHM for what we got there, and I'm still not sure how we got so lucky to find them. Best decision we made was having our wedding there! ❤️

From the Father of the Bride...I can not say too many great things about the Mansion and the staff. It's a perfect one-stop shop: the church is beautiful and historic, the mansion is dazzling, and the reception hall is one of the best wedding venues I';ve experienced. I received several compliments about the venue, food and drink, and that the service was top-notch. The staff was extremely helpful, going above and beyond. We had some hiccups due to COVID, but they helped us through it all. I would highly recommend the Jacob Henry Mansion.

This venue is so worth it & the architecture & staff are incredible. None of our family can stop gushing about how beautiful it all was. Amanda was who helped us through out our wedding & with her knowledge & guidance she really made everything so much less stress.

We had our ceremony and reception here. Amanda did amazing with helping us find vendors and answer our questions. During rehearsal, some of my family got stuck in traffic but Amanda was able to calm my nerves and we got through it. On the day of, Amanda and the staff were always there to help. The food was absolutely amazing. We still have family members even now in October tell us how much fun they had, how awesome the food was and what a great time they had!

The Jacob Henry Estate is the perfect wedding venue in my opinion! The location itself is beautiful! We loved that fact that everything could be all in one spot, no commuting for us or our guests. At a lot of venues, the ceremony space seemed like an afterthought, which we didn't want. Here, we were able to get married in the gorgeous Old Central Church! Honestly, as soon as we first stepped into the church, I was sold that this would be our venue! It just gave me chills and was so beautiful! We also had the option to get married in their gardens where there a beautiful large structure and a patio-paved aisle; we did take advantage of that space for some pictures! So between the church, the garden, and the grounds itself, there were plenty of stunning spots to capture pictures! No need to go to another site. And we were able to have cocktail hour in its own room, which was really nice; it wasn’t just squeezed in anywhere. We worked with Amanda, and she was wonderful! She was so kind and answered any question we had. And they were very understanding throughout the pandemic and flexible as we moved through, I believe, five different dates! I heard some brides having a terrible time during this, so I thank my stars that we chose Jacob Henry. I never had to worry with them! Amanda and the whole Jacob Henry team went above and beyond to make our wedding a beautiful memory! She and the team decorated-even shuffling lanterns between the church and reception space during cocktail hour, served dinner, and kept the timeline of the day running smoothly. I knew the day would be beautiful, but with the extra touches that Amanda added, she went above and beyond the call, and made the day even more perfect! I am so thankful to her! The food was also phenomenal!! We went with family style and included pot roast, chicken milano, and alfredo pasta. Our guests have raved about the food! It is so delicious and definitely not just standard wedding food! I recommend the Jacob Henry Estate whole-heartedly!! Your day will be phenomenal!

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony here in May and, despite it being an intermittent rainy day, Sue excelled at ensuring everything else within her control ran perfectly smooth for us. My heart was set on having an outdoor ceremony, and Sue made it happen. We didn’t find out until after the fact that she even had little helpers running around to help wipe down the chairs so our guests had dry seats. My 2-year-old niece was our flower girl, and I noticed how soft-spoken, patient, and understanding Sue was in preparing my niece to walk down the aisle despite having just had a “terrible two” breakdown minutes prior. Sue is truly an asset to the Mansion, and we will always remember her fondly for being so great with us and our family on our big day.

Jacob Henry Mansion gave my daughter and new son in law the most beautiful wedding. Their expertise and guidance even during the pandemic was amazing. Every detail was perfect, the food was delicious. I would recommend this gorgeous family run venue to every bride and groom who want a perfect wedding day.

The Jacob Henry Mansion Estate is an amazing place to have your wedding and reception! The staff is simply incredible and even amongst the chaos of navigating COVID they were able to give my husband and I the wedding of our dreams! The staff is incredibly friendly and beyond accommodating. They went above and beyond to make sure very little detail was as we envisioned it and even placed and packed up our centerpieces and decorations for us! We were also able to host our rehearsal dinner in the mansion and it was a truly wonderful evening with great food and great atmosphere! I would highly recommend Jacob Henry!

Amazing family owned venue! Planning a wedding during Covid has been such a challenge but they have been so accommodating every step of the way! We had our ceremony and rehearsal dinner there and we plan to do the reception in April. The venue is beautiful and the food is amazing! Sarah is our coordinator and she is so kind. It has been a perfect experience and we cannot wait to have our reception !

All I can say is AMAZING! The staff, the food and the service was nothing but the best!! They really go out of their way to make your day special and care free!!! All my guests had nothing but great things to say about the entire evening!!

I could not be more grateful and more thankful that we chose to have our special day at the Jacob Henry Mansion!!! They went above and beyond to accommodate our every need and to make sure our day was stress free and beautiful. The love they shared with us and for us was unbelievable! Perfectly set up and all staff was amazing to us! Thank you to all who work at Jacob Henry Mansion and for all you do to ensure your brides and groom have the most beautiful day! I can’t say enough great things about the Jacob Henry Mansion and their staff! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Love, Love, Love this place!! From the beauty of the venue, to the outstanding service provided by the wedding planners, we were SO happy with our decision to get married here! We got married near Christmas time, and the Mansion and Ballroom were beautifully decorated with holiday decor. There were tons of gorgeous photo ops throughout the mansion, courtyard, ballroom, and church. It is a perfect all-in-one location. The day went off without a hitch thanks to the coordination by the wedding planners, who really are the best in the business! Wish I could give more stars!

The Jacob Henry Mansion is the best! We got married this July on the hottest day of the year and you would have never known inside the church and the mansion. Everyone worked so hard to keep the place cool and make everyone comfortable including the bridal party and the guests. They thought of everything. From the rehearsal to the wedding, every detail was perfect. We also got the most gorgeous photos inside and out of the buildings. Such a great place and so well run and executed. We are so grateful for everyone there!

We had both our ceremony and reception at the Jacob Henry Mansion and they did such a good job of making sure everything went smoothly and perfectly.

Being from the Joliet area and knowing the Bornhofen/Pritz family, it was simply natural for my husband and I to have our wedding reception in the JHM’s Victorian Ballroom. Family means everything to them. Sue, Anne, Sarah, Amanda, and all the staff flawlessly made our reception beautiful, special, and fun. We would highly recommend booking any and all events through the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate.

We worked with Anna for our wedding. She was great to work with. She would answers our emailed questions in a day or two. She was very helpful on the day of the wedding - helping to move decorations from one place to another area. The food was tasty, and came out quickly for our guests. They also cater to people that have diet restrictions, which was wonderful. We used the Old Central Church and Jacob Henry Mansion. Both are absolutely beautiful in pictures. We had a December wedding, so with the extra Christmas decorations, it made everything that much more magical. I have absolutely no regrets about having our wedding at the Jacob Henry Mansion

The moment I walked into the mansion I knew it had to be the venue I used. Every detail is so rich with history and immaculate. The wedding planning went smoothly and I had a great planner, Amanda, to keep up with my deadlines which was amazing because I'm a procrastinator. They also have a large amount of décor that you can utilize for an extra charge which was a life and money saver. During rehearsal there was a misunderstanding about which rooms were to be used for the wedding and Sue came through and saved my dream wedding with her kindness and quick thinking (I misread the contract). I cannot thank the ladies of the mansion enough for making my day go amazing and keeping us on track. They were there to assist with everything I needed but still remained in the background so that it looked like I knew what I was doing, LOL. They offered great suggestions and vendors based on their previous experiences and that saved me quite a few headaches. There are so many great places to take pictures and now I have some of the most beautiful photos I have ever seen hanging on my walls. My family and I received SO MANY compliments. They were convinced I had 50k+ wedding and that it was the most beautiful wedding they had ever seen, and they meant it! If I had to get married again, I would absolutely pick this venue every time.

Me and my husband got married at the Jacob Henry Mansion 4/28/18. This was the first venue we looked at and we knew immediately we were going to book with them. First of all, the ballroom is absolutely stunning. It is such a beautiful ceremony and reception site. And second, it is family run and that family is amazing to work with. They helped my husband and I every step of the way from finding different vendors to knowing what our vision was for our special day and making sure it was the best day for us. When we started planning with them, we were working with Amanda. She was the nicest person and made us feel like we were a part of the family. She was so accommodating and mindful of what we wanted to spend. She made sure that we had everything we ever wanted. She contacted us throughout the entire planning process making sure we had booked our vendors and had our invitations set. She ended up giving birth a few weeks before our wedding so we missed her for our actual day but luckily because this place is family owned, her mother Sue took over(but we made sure to take a picture with Sue to send to her!Amanda was even texting Sue making sure our day was perfect still—RIGHT after she gave birth a few days before). Sue was so amazing as well. We met with her a few days before our wedding to go over rehearsal, vendors, timing, and decor. I let her do her own thing with the decor that I brought because I knew she would be much better at it than I would and boy was I right! During our wedding day, Sue made sure that everything ran smoothly she watched the entire wedding and made sure there were no mishaps! Before the ceremony, she made sure all the guys had their boutonnières on correctly and then she took every single phone from all of the wedding party to make sure that no phones would ring during the ceremony. Before I walked out, she even pulled the huge train from my dress and made sure it was perfect. They are such an amazing family to work with and this was out of every vendor we worked with, the absolute best. They went above and beyond with everything and they made our wedding day so special for us! I am still receiving so many compliments about the Jacob Henry Mansion from our guests telling us how beautiful it was and how amazing the food was. They also tell us that our wedding was the BEST wedding they have ever attended! The nice thing is that everything is in one place so guests only have to travel once! Thank you so so much to the whole family at the Jacob Henry Mansion! All of you are so amazing and we appreciate everything you did for us!!!!! Love, Kevin and Lindsey Hahn

I can’t say enough great things about this venue. We were married December 7, 2018 and my guests are still raving about it. The venue, the food, the attention to detail, everything was top notch. We worked with Sue and she was both attentive and responsive every step of the way. She made us feel very comfortable and turned our dreams into a reality. Thank you JHM, you guys are the best!!

We enjoyed our experience with the Jacob Henry Mansion for our wedding ceremony and rehearsal dinner. The wedding ceremony was in the gorgeous Old Central Church. We worked with Sarah throughout the whole process and the only criticism I would have is that if we ever had a question about anything, we would call their office and always be told that they would "let Sarah know". It was almost like Sarah was the only person who had any clue about what was going on with our planning. It wasn't the worst thing in the world because Sarah was generally pretty prompt about replying (even in the midst of having a baby!), but it might have been nice to have all the staff know our situation and planning stage. As far as the day of, everything went very well as far as the venue was concerned. I can't think of anything off the top of my head that raised an eyebrow with regards to JHM. The only thing that was a slight inconvenience is that the lighting in the church is very, very poor. It was rather dark the entire time, but the pictures came out fine. The venue is beautiful, the price is competitive, and you should definitely consider JHM!

Nearing our first anniversary and wishing we could do it over every year. We had been thinking things over for a while, but decided in October to get married by the end of the year. Jacob Henry was my first choice. I was attracted by the magnificent pictures of the church, and fell in love with the whole estate. Our contact, Amanda, was efficient, personable and knowledgeable. My fiance and I were both very impressed with her and the site. We opted for stationary hors d'oeuvres, soup, salad, pasta course (which we asked to be added) and sit down dinner of chicken milano and tenderloin with double baked potatoes. Everyone enjoyed it all. We were able to have a cupcake display by a home baker we know after we signed a release. The ceremony and the reception were both in the main mansion as we had just around 100 guests. There was also accommodation for music to be played. Amanda's calm and assuredness gave us confidence that the event would be magnificent, even in the short time until the day, 5 weeks from contract to showtime. The house was all dressed up for the Christmas holidays, so additional decor was not necessary. We would love to have another event there. It felt like home.

My fiancee and I were just married at the Jacob Henry Mansion and we could not have been more satisfied! The decor was beautiful, the venue was accommodating, and the staff was perfect. There's a chapel on site, so your reception is a minute's walk away from the ceremony. They have both a larger banquet hall and the mansion proper, but we went with the mansion since it fit better with our steampunk wedding theme. Both Susan and Anna were extremely helpful and the wedding was flawless.

We had our wedding ceremony here in October 2018. The manison itself is beautiful and the grounds are perfectly kept. We were able to get beautiful outdoor pictures. Amanda was our contact and she did an amazing job! She helped us make decisions and gave us helpful tips along the way. She was especially helpful during the rehearsal, thinking of every detail to go through to ensure our ceremony ran smoothly the day of. You won't be disappointed choosing the Jacob Henry Mansion!

The Jacob Henry Wedding Experience is what every bride dreams of the wedding and the wedding planning being! The staff was great to work with, responsive, supportive, gave great ideas! We literally dropped everything off for them the day before the wedding and when we arrived it was all set up and look perfect! they were very supportive when our shuttle broke down and adjusted the time table of the wedding to accommodate our delay and helped update guests as they arrived. All the other brides i have know, sister-in-laws and friends, have all had very stressful wedding planning and I truly believe mine was not stressful because of Jacob Henry. I highly recommend Amanda and her team!

THE BEST! MADE US FEEL LIKE FAMILY. The journey my husband and I had on the road to getting married wasn't easy - 3 weeks before our wedding he suffered a spinal cord injury and I was in panic mode when it came to anything wedding. Anna was the calm to my storm. As soon as she heard what happened she was on top of helping me in any way possible. She and Sue are truly angels. When we finally moved forward with plans to have our wedding nearly a year later, we picked up right where we left off without a misstep - Anna still had everything documented as originally planned and was ready to figure out what accommodations needed to happen so my husband was comfortable and we would have a day to remember and we certainly did! Anna and Sue took care of everything venue related - I conveyed my vision and they brought it to life so that all I had to do was walk down the aisle and live in the moment of that day. It was beautiful and my husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our day. Our guests raved about the unique venue, the food and the care and concern Anna and Sue not only showed us, but them as well. From our first meeting to the unthinkable to the day of our dreams, I felt like I was planning my wedding with family and there's truly no other way to put it - they feel like family . Clearly they've done thousands of weddings, but it's obvious it's something they enjoy doing and not just a job for them. I will recommend Jacob Henry over and over a million times. Your venue coordinators matter just as much as the venue itself - you can have a beautiful venue, but a disconnected coordinator and I guarantee your day will not go as planned - with Jacob Henry you get the whole package - good atmosphere, good food, good drinks and good people and what better things are there in life <3

We only toured one venue for our wedding, because after seeing the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate we were sure that was it! The space is absolutely beautiful and so unique. We really felt like we didn’t have to decorate that much because the space is so amazing already. We used the church and reception hall spaces, so our entire celebration could happen inside if necessary, which was great because it was a very chilly October day for our wedding day. There are some beautiful outside spaces where we went to take pictures, and where our guests could go to cool off after too much dancing. Sarah was our day of coordinator and did an amazing job. We were not asked one logistical question on our wedding day because she had everything figured out and running so smoothly! Through the planning process, Sarah was very responsive to emails and always willing to answer our questions. Our guests will be talking about the delicious food, great drinks, and beautiful space for weeks to come. Thanks so much for everything, Jacob Henry Mansion Estate team!

I got married here a few weeks ago and it was beyond PERFECT! I got compliments from everyone who came that everything was beautiful, from the church ceremony to the reception in the ballroom! Amanda was nothing but helpful with everything and made sure the day went smoothly for me and my husband! I am so glad we decided to get married at the Jacob Henry Mansion.

What can I say about the Jacob Henry Mansion besides that it was the best wedding decision we could have made! From the very beginning, we received amazing service and help with planning. JHM truly puts in the time and cares about each wedding they host to ensure it is perfect. It was incredible working with a venue that puts as much care and concern into their work as Jacob Henry Mansion. They are professional, helpful, knowledgeable, and affordable. I never anticipated that planning would be so easy, but with the Mansion, the planning was thorough and extremely easy! We planned a wedding from 3 hours away (and still in college for some of it) and it was an absolute breeze! We got so many compliments on the unique and intimate venue of the Mansion, and I am so glad we chose to pursue a non-traditional venue. The staff on the day of the wedding were amazing and the day went off without a hitch. I would recommend Jacob Henry Mansion to anyone looking to have a stress free planning and wedding day! We are so glad that we did!!

The Jacob Henry Mansion was absolutely amazing in every way for our September wedding! First, the family who runs the venue is seriously incredible. Every single one of them treats you like their own family and will help you every step of the way. We mostly worked with Sarah, but had the pleasure of meeting all of the family members! From start to finish, Sarah helped us with every detail of the wedding and reception. They have great recommendations and will help you with any questions you may have. She gave us many suggestions to help our day run smoothly. Throughout the wedding and reception she was very attentive to detail and was constantly checking on my husband and I to make sure that everything was going exactly how we wanted it! The entire day ran so smoothly and if there were any hiccups during the wedding or reception, she fixed it before we even knew about it! Sarah and her family are the reason that our day went so perfectly at the venue! Second, the venue itself is absolutely beautiful and my guests loved that the wedding, cocktail hour and reception were all in one location. It's so convenient! The food was also delicious and I heard our guests loved it! We chose the family style dinner and the plates were constantly refilled so everyone had plenty. Every guest that I have talked to after the wedding has raved about our venue! I would highly recommend the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate to everyone! If you want an easy planning process, beautiful location and a venue that truly will do anything to make your day exactly how you want it, look no further! We cannot thank everyone at the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate enough for everything they did for us!

We were married 7/29/18 in the Chapel, cocktail hour in gathering room, reception in ballroom. JHM is a fantastic venue. Aside from being a beautiful venue and amazingly affordable, the family who owns and operate it have huge thoughtful hearts. We worked with Sue and her attention to detail and helpful suggestions were exaclty what we needed to organize our thoughts and pull off our special day. Additionally, Sue handled any and all hiccups with vendors/family seamlessly and with so much grace. She took all the pressure off of me as the bride and my family during the whole planning process and on the day. We are so thankful to have found JHM for our wedding day. Great food, clean, affordable, great staff, beautiful building and grounds, easy parking, the list goes on and on!!

This place is amazing! We worked with Sarah and she was wonderful; in fact everyone is very responsive and helpful! You bring your things and tell them how you want it set up that day (decorations and all) and they set it up for you! I could not have been happier with how everything looked. The food was also great. We did family style and they were always checking to make sure we were doing well. I heard so many comments from my guests about how good the food was and also how beautiful of a venue it was (great for awesome pictures!)! Perfect day in a perfect place! Highly recommend it!

The Jacob Henry Mansion is a family run venue and it truly shows in the best way! Amanda and her mother and the rest of the girls are truly amazing and we cannot thank them enough! Our wedding, down to every detail went exactly as my new husband and I had hoped. Amanda was there every step of the way to help us and guide us for this big day. The venue itself is beautiful. The property is set with a historic old home "The Jacob Henry Mansion" along with The Ballroom which has been renovated and is absolutely gorgeous. The Ballroom has attached a wedding chapel for those wanting a more traditional ceremony or you can have it outside in the gardens which is wonderful. I can't rave enough about this venue and anyone who chooses to have their wedding here will not regret it! I have not one bad thing to say. Thank you Amanda! :)

The entire planning process and day of went so smoothly! I could not have wished for anything more. They were always willing to please the bride and any requests that were asked. The venue is beautiful and has so many different aspects to it. The church was a beautiful set up for an intimate wedding, that still held a lot of guests. The staircase made for gorgeous bubble exit photos. The cocktail room was perfect for live entertainment and the guests loved the appetizers. The ballroom could not have been anymore magical. The entire evening ran smoothly from start to finish and the hosts and owner were always present and ready at act of needed. They kept our sweet and salty table full, they stole a few cupcakes for the bride and groom to take later, and they always made sure people had a great time. The photos we were able to take around the estate turned out amazing! There were also so many options of locations to take photos there. The food was amazing and we highly recommend letting them help you through the whole process. Over sixty people or more had stated that it was the best wedding they had been to and over ten people were stating how they were going to tell some other relative to get married there. Thank you so much Sue and to all of your daughters and employees for the best night of our lives! We really appreciate how personal you were with our wedding and entire process. You must get married here!!!

Everyone there was so incredibly helpful throughout our planning process, especially on the day of our wedding. I loved the venue, and everyone complimented the food. It was beautiful. I'd do it all over again just the same way.

AMAZING!! I have nothing but wonderful things to say about the ladies at Jacob Henry. From the beginning of planning until the day of, they made everything so simple. Very responsive to all my emails and phone calls and made me feel like I was the only person getting married this year at the mansion! Our wedding was so beautiful with the venue being decorated for the Christmas holiday season. Every single guest had something positive to say about the location, the venue, the decorations, and the food. This is a little Gem of a place on the East side of Joliet, it truly feels like you are in a fairy tale here! Prices were extremely reasonable and they really work hands on with you from start to finish. So happy we chose Jacob Henry to start our lives together!!

My husband & I would (and have!) recommend the Jacob Henry Mansion to every couple we know!! My review will be long because I have lots of good things to say... but here is the short version: -Price: Reasonable -Food: Great! -Aesthetic: GORGEOUS -People: Amazing! Very easy to work with -Ease for Guests: Super convenient (all in one place, easy parking, etc.) Okay, now for the lengthier version... The venue is GORGEOUS. This was the first venue that we visited in our search and it ended up being the ONLY one. It is a hidden treasure. The moment we pulled up to the venue & saw the pretty courtyard and strung lights, we knew we wanted to get married at the JHM! It is SO convenient - the church is gorgeous and can hold many people. It is attached to a Gathering Room which is great for the cocktail hour. The Victorian Ballroom is their reception hall, which is also attached. This added convenience was amazing. We didn't use the actual mansion at all, but it is a really neat building. The grounds outside are beautiful - there is a fountain, a really pretty archway, and lots of flowers blooming in the summer. We took all the pictures we wanted right onsite and had a great variety. We got a ton of compliments on the venue. We served a choice of beef tenderloin and chicken oscar. The beef especially was a huge hit. One guest even said he thought it was the best beef he's ever had. We ordered our small cutting cake and our cupcakes through the venue, and both were great. We also had an open bar, which was very convenient. We did get multiple comments that one of the bartenders was rude, but it wasn't enough that I would knock down a star. The pricing of the JHM was very convenient, especially if you are having a lot of guests. Unless it's changed since our wedding (8/19/17), then it was just a minimum cost that you had to spend. The venue didn't actually charge a rental fee, but there was a minimum to spend there (it could include food, drinks, ceremony/reception decor and even tax/service charge). The minimum was very reasonable for the number of guests we had (~200). If you are wanting to have a very small wedding, then the minimum may be harder to achieve (or you'll just have to spend quite a bit per person to meet the minimum). Last, and arguably most important: Amanda was amazing! The whole venue is run by a woman and her 4 daughters. Amanda is one of the daughters and was with us through every part of the planning process. She was very open/helpful with the pricing and menu and we never felt like we were being squeezed for money. In fact, she helped us find ways to stay within our budget. Her knowledge of weddings and what brides/guests like is extremely useful. She offered to do so much for us - we dropped off the decorations the week of the wedding & she and her team took care of decorating everything! We didn't have to lift a finger. She even went so far as to tell us to bring frames with pictures in them & she'd just find places to fill in the reception with them. She was there on the day of our wedding and made the whole thing SEAMLESS. She basically acted as an onsite coordinator, ensuring we were all where we needed to be and that the vendors would know where to go. It realy allowed my husband and I, and even my family/bridal party, to not worry about much of anything except having a good time. I have 3 brothers and after my wedding they all mentioned that they'd love to get married here too! AMAZING experience with the JHM!

AMAZING venue! It was absolutely gorgeous and everything was perfect. I could not ask for a better day and wedding venue. Anna was so great and everything was seamless the day of the wedding. They put up with our crazy family flawlessly. I would recommend every bride get married here! It is perfect!

We had our reception here in the Victorian Ballroom and worked with Amanda and every step of the planning process Amanda was extremely helpful and professional. The grounds of the mansion are absolutely gorgeous and so well maintained and we stepped outside just at sunset to get a few gorgeous pictures but the inside was what wowed us. The ballroom was just so beautiful and our décor came together so beautifully with the aesthetic of the room. We couldn't have been happier with how everything had turned out on our big day and how all Amanda had helped all of our vendors work seamlessly together. We are forever grateful! If you are thinking of having your wedding at Jacob Henry, you will definitely be in good hands with this family owned business!

I picked the JHM because it was different from anything that my friends had done. The grounds are so beautiful and I have the best wedding photos around the various areas! Our planner, Anna, was so perfect. She nailed every detail,always had ideas and the day went as smoothly as possible. I got so many compliments after our wedding on how people loved the venue, the food, the staff and the overall scene of the ballroom and outside area. I would suggest this place to any bride, they literally did so much for me that I never has to worry about the venue at all. Thanks JHM for being the best!!!

If it was possible to give more than five stars, I would. All of the staff at jacob Henry mansion went above and beyond for our wedding. Everything was absolutely perfect, down to the tiniest of details. The staff was an absolute pleasure to work with each and every time we had contact with them, and they made all of our dreams and crazy visions come true. From the amazing venue itself, to the food, to the staff, they truly made our wedding day the best day of our lives. Everyone is still talking about it!

If you are looking for an amazing place to get married, look no further because the Jacob Henry Mansion is amazing! I was booked for almost two years and the staff would take any and all questions I had and guided me to help make sure I had an amazing wedding day. The coordinators were amazing and I could not have had a more perfect wedding if it was not for them. The venue is absolutely breath taking with plenty of options for an onsite ceremony and reception. The price was super affordable and they spaced out all payments so it never felt like I was paying too much out of pocket. I cannot be happier with how my wedding went and would absolutely recomend them to everyone looking for the perfect wedding.

I have nothing but positive things to say about the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate and the family that owns it. My husband and I signed our contract over a year before our wedding date on July 22. In that timeframe, our wedding coordinator through the venue, Anna, was incredibly helpful and accommodating. She was in contact with us from day one, reaching out every so often to see how planning was going and if we had any questions. She was so quick to respond to any concerns I may have had and made me feel like her first priority! I am a total control freak when it comes to things like this, but I felt confident and comfortable letting go and trusted Anna and her staff to make my wedding day vision come to life. They exceeded every one of my expectations and I could not be any happier with how everything turned out! From the decor, to the food and drink, to the overall flow of the day, everything was flawless. This place is a well oiled machine and it is managed with class and compassion. We were married in The Old Central Church, which was able to accommodate all of our guests and is very beautiful inside and out. This was the perfect place for photos, too. One of the best parts about this venue is that you can do everything all in one place. We were married in the church, had our cocktail hour steps away, which led into our reception inside the Victorian Ballroom, which is also connected. The venue is so unique and charming with classic details throughout, like a fireplace, separate bar, stunning chandeliers, etc... We are still getting compliments on the food and the venue almost a month later. If you are looking for a one-of-a-kind venue, helpful staff and adorable prices, this place is it. I wish we could do it all over again and I wouldn't have chanced a single thing! Thank you Anna and family for making our dream come to life!

I cannot say enough about the Jacob Henry Mansion Estate. I worked with Sue and Anna to make my wedding dreams come true. I felt at home after the very first time I viewed the place. I received a hug from Sue every time I walked in the door like I was her own family. This is a family owned business and it shows with how accommodating they are from planning to the bar tenders to the waitresses, all family and ALL amazing. Also, they gave me their opinion to make everything look perfect! My only qualm was the amount of wait time between emails could be a little nerve wracking but that's because I am high strung (haha!) and I did have to send an email or 2 a second time to get an answer. But this was the LEAST of my worries as my wedding day from minute 1 was PERFECT. We used the Church and Victorian Ballroom and the prices were very reasonable! The food...AMAZING! We have had so many people talk about the food. The waitresses even passed beverages to our family members & the head table during dinner when the bar was "closed" which was great! As the bride and groom we felt like family and that is all I could have ever asked for (and my dream wedding of course!).

I was very pleased with my daughter's wedding on June 02, 2017. Everything was wonderful I can't say enough about how great Sue and her staff were to make this day so perfect. The church was so nice along with the cocktail hour and then moving into the ball room for the reception. The food was phenomenal as was the service. We had two guests in wheel chairs and they were very accommodating. I highly recommend this place for a wedding or any other special event you may be planning..

AMAZING! I can't say enough great things about this venue! First, it's so gorgeous that a ton of friends had their own "photo shoots" on the grounds and they are now their profile pictures! I worked with Sarah and she was amazing in every aspect and was there during the whole event to make sure everything went accordingly and on time! Loved this place and so grateful we picked it for our day :)

On April 23rd 2017, my dream wedding was made into a reality. By the help, guidance, and hard work of every single member at this mansion. My wedding partner in crime Payton did everything and anything to make my day perfect! Every day I sent her crazy emails and she replied every time with complete and calming answers! Everyone on my wedding day kept telling me I was so clam and its because I knew I had nothing to worry about with it all in the hands of this amazing estate. From the hard work, to the picture perfect grounds, and amazing food, I have been told every single day multiple times a day since my wedding day how perfect, and beautiful, and amazing it was and how much fun everyone had. I will forever be grateful for everything the mansion did for me. It was the best day of my life!!! Every couple should choose this estate to make their dreams a reality. THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!

I can not say enough great things about this venue. My guests were completely amazed. While I think the Victorian Ballroom is beautiful, there is not a word to describe the mansion. The history, beauty, and elegance of the place speaks for itself. I did not have to decorate the place at all. All of my guests said it was the best wedding they have ever been to and it is 100% because of the mansion and the staff. The amount of weight that having Anna by my side the whole time took off of my shoulders is amazing. The morning of the wedding the ladies from the mansion honestly felt like friends. I only wish I had more time to thank them as my wedding day FLEW by. The mansion is beautiful but the staff is one of a kind itself. I couldn't be happier and having my wedding here was the best decision I made since saying YES!