How to Plan an Intimate Elopement at The Pepin Mansion in New Albany

 

Elopements are not a backup plan. They are a deliberate choice, and when the setting is right, the day carries just as much weight as any ceremony with a full guest list. The Pepin Mansion in New Albany, Indiana, gives you that setting. The property sits on historic Mansion Row just minutes from downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Its Original woodwork, painted ceilings, and a beautiful staircase give couples meaningful photo opportunities throughout the mansion. It is a house with real history, and today it serves as a meaningful setting for weddings, elopements, lodging, and private events.

 

The Pepin Mansion in New Albany, Indiana offers elopements through the Charming Elopement package, which includes two hours of venue access, an officiant, a coordinator, event setup and cleanup, toasting champagne, and a custom wedding cake in a restored 1851 historic mansion minutes from Louisville. Photography is available as an add-on, an open vendor policy allows outside catering, a BYO bar option can reduce beverage costs by 50 to 60 percent, and four on-site king suites with morning breakfast extend the celebration into the following day.

 

Everything That Goes Into an Elopement at The Pepin Mansion

 

Planning an elopement still takes real thought, even when the guest list is short. The Pepin Mansion makes that process straightforward. One historic property, one dedicated coordinator, and a package built specifically for couples who want something intimate, personal, and done right from the first detail to the last.

 

The Charming Elopement Package

 

The venue offers a package specifically for couples who want an intimate ceremony without the planning demands of a large wedding. The Charming Elopement includes two hours of venue access, a ceremony officiant, a wedding coordinator, full event setup and cleanup, toasting champagne, and a custom wedding cake. That last detail surprises people. The cake is not an upgrade, it is included with the package.

 

 

 

The indoor ceremony space accommodates up to 100 guests, and the outdoor spaces reach up to 300. For an elopement, that means you can use the mansion’s historic spaces in a way that feels personal and comfortable. 

 

What You Can Add On

 

The Charming Elopement is intentionally modular. A professional photographer is available as an add on, and it is worth noting early that photography is not included in the base package. If capturing the day matters to you, plan for that addition from the start.

 

 

Live ceremony music, specifically violin and cello, can be brought in. Additional event hours are available if two hours feel too tight. If you want to extend into a reception, you can add the ceremony to a reception package. King suites for any guests you bring, catering through your preferred caterer, tent and decor options, and a BYO bar arrangement round out the list.

 

The vintage Rolls-Royce is worth mentioning separately. The mansion keeps two Silver Cloud models, a 1960 and a 1965, both with professional drivers. You can add one for portraits on the property or for transportation. It is an optional detail, but it is the kind of detail people remember.

 

Vendor and Bar Policy

 

The Pepin Mansion runs an open vendor policy. You choose your own caterer. A full bar is permitted with a licensed caterer, and a bring-your-own-bar option is available for couples who want more control over that side of the budget. The BYO approach can reduce beverage costs by 50 to 60 percent, which is a real number even at a small scale.

 

On-Site Lodging

 

The mansion is also a working bed and breakfast with four king suites, each with a private bath, luxury linens, Wi-Fi, and cable. Innkeepers Brian and Mary prepare a multi-course breakfast each morning and serve it at the table. King suites may be available as an add on, giving you and your guests the option to stay on site when available. A separate groom's suite is also on site.

 

This matters because it changes the shape of your day. You are not commuting to a venue and then hunting for a hotel. You wake up there, get ready, say your vows, and stay there. The whole day lives in one place.

 

Photo Spots and the Property

 

Signature photo locations on site include the arch, the original staircase, and a water feature. String lights and permanent lighting are part of the property. Pet-friendly ceremonies are permitted. Parking is available on site. You have everything you need without leaving the address.

 

 

Downtown Louisville is a few minutes away if you want city backdrops later in the day, but most couples find the mansion itself gives them more than enough variety.

 

Conclusion

 

An elopement deserves the same care in planning as any larger celebration. The Charming Elopement package at The Pepin Mansion gives you a real foundation: officiant, coordinator, cake, champagne, setup, and cleanup, inside a house that has held meaningful moments since 1851. The modular structure means you can keep it stripped down or build it into something more. Either way, the foundation is already in place.

 

To see the space in person or talk through what your day could look like, visit thepepinmansion.com or call the team directly at 812-725-9186. A tour is the best way to see the spaces, ask questions, and picture how your elopement could feel at the mansion.

 

FAQs

 

What does the Charming Elopement package include? 

 

Two hours of venue access, a ceremony officiant, a wedding coordinator, event setup and cleanup, toasting champagne for the couple, and a custom wedding cake. Photography and catering are available as optional add-ons.

 

Can we choose our own caterer and handle our own bar? 

 

Yes. The Pepin Mansion has an open vendor policy. Outside catering is welcome, and a BYO bar option is available. 

 

Is there lodging on site? 

 

The mansion has four king suites with private baths, luxury linens, Wi-Fi, and cable. A multi-course breakfast is served each morning by innkeepers Brian and Mary. The King Bridal Suite can be added to the elopement package for on-site preparation and an overnight stay.

 

What photo spots are available at the venue? 

 

The property includes an arch, the original staircase, and a water feature, all on site. String lights and permanent lighting are part of the property. Many couples can capture portraits on the property without needing extra travel.