One Property. So Many Beautiful Possibilities
Built in 1903 for New Bern merchant David F. Jarvis and designed by celebrated local architect Herbert Woodley Simpson, The Jarvis at 220 has been part of the landscape of historic downtown New Bern for more than a century. Today, its original character and timeless architecture create the backdrop for an entirely new generation of celebrations.
From quiet getting-ready moments inside the historic home to garden vows, cocktails in The Cellar Door, and an evening of celebration beneath the tent, The Jarvis offers a collection of beautiful spaces designed to carry you effortlessly from one moment of your wedding day to the next.
Here, each part of your celebration can have a setting of its own while still feeling beautifully connected - all within one unforgettable property.
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Where the Day Begins
The Bridal Suite
Your wedding morning deserves to feel just as special as the celebration ahead. The Bridal Suite at The Jarvis offers a beautiful, light-filled space to settle in with your closest friends and family as the excitement of the day begins to unfold.
Pour the champagne, turn on your favorite playlist, and enjoy the morning together as hair and makeup begin, dresses are steamed, and those final details fall into place. From quiet moments with family to laughter with your wedding party, it’s a space designed for slowing down, soaking it all in, and making memories long before you walk down the aisle.
Perfect for: Getting Ready • Hair & Makeup • Bridal Party Moments • Detail Photos • First Looks
A Little Time with the Guys
The Cellar Door
Tucked beneath the historic home, The Cellar Door gives the guys a space entirely their own on the wedding morning. With exposed brick, a relaxed speakeasy-inspired atmosphere, and plenty of room to settle in, it’s the perfect place to spend those last few hours before the celebration begins.
Play a round of pool, catch the game, share a drink, and enjoy some unhurried time together before the ties are straightened and jackets go on. It’s relaxed, comfortable, and just the right setting for the laughter, stories, and moments with your closest friends that become part of the day.
Perfect for: Getting Ready • Pool & Games • Drinks • Groomsmen Photos • Pre-Ceremony Downtime
A Beautiful Backdrop at Every Turn
One of the most special things about a wedding at The Jarvis is how many beautiful settings are waiting just steps away. Throughout the historic home and grounds, timeless architecture, romantic gardens, graceful porches, private balconies, and charming architectural details create an incredible variety of backdrops—all without ever leaving the property.
Before the ceremony, gather the people who have been part of your story from the very beginning for family portraits on the grand front porch, along the garden pathways, or inside the beautifully appointed home. Capture the energy of your wedding party with champagne in the Bridal Suite, laughter on the sweeping staircase, or relaxed moments throughout the gardens.
And when it's finally just the two of you, there are endless places to slip away for a quiet moment together. From the grand foyer and staircase to the gardens, balconies, and golden evening light across the grounds, The Jarvis gives you space to slow down and capture those first photographs as newlyweds.
The result is a wedding gallery filled with variety, personality, and a true sense of place—family portraits, joyful wedding-party moments, intimate first looks, and romantic newlywed photographs, all captured within one beautiful property.
Perfect for: Family Portraits • First Looks • Wedding Party Photos • Couple Portraits • Detail Photos • Golden Hour Portraits
Where Your Celebration Comes to Life
The Garden
At the heart of the outdoor experience at The Jarvis is a romantic English-inspired garden centered around a magnificent mature magnolia tree. Lush greenery, graceful landscaping, and elegant hardscaping create a setting that feels intimate and timeless—beautiful on its own and ready to become entirely yours.
Exchange vows beneath the open sky surrounded by the people you love most, then let the garden transform as the celebration continues. After “I do,” guests can wander the grounds, gather on the porch, sip cocktails, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres while you slip away for those first just-married portraits.
With more than 1,800 square feet of flexible ceremony and reception space, the garden can accommodate celebrations both intimate and grand, with room for up to 200 guests for a ceremony only, 120 for a seated reception, or 140 for a standing reception with select seating. From your walk down the aisle to cocktail hour and the first moments of the evening ahead, the garden gives each part of your celebration a beautiful sense of place.
Perfect for: Ceremonies • Cocktail Hour • Outdoor Receptions • Portraits • First Looks • Garden Celebrations
Where the Celebration Takes Center Stage
The Reception Tent
As the sun begins to set, the celebration moves beneath the reception tent, where dinner, dancing, and all the moments you’ve been dreaming about come together. Set within the garden, the tent creates an elegant open-air atmosphere while giving your reception a beautiful space all its own.
This is where your vision truly comes to life. Draping, chandeliers, candlelight, florals, and thoughtfully styled tables can transform the space to reflect your celebration—from romantic and timeless to colorful, modern, or entirely your own. And with the beauty of the garden just beyond the tent, guests can continue to enjoy the charm of the property throughout the evening.
Gather around the table for dinner, raise a glass during heartfelt toasts, share your first dance, and then invite everyone onto the dance floor. As daylight fades and the tent begins to glow, it becomes the heart of the evening—a warm, intimate setting filled with music, laughter, and the people who came to celebrate alongside you.
Perfect for: Seated Receptions • Dinner & Toasts • First Dances • Live Music & DJs • Dancing • Evening Celebrations
Because Some Celebrations Deserve Another Morning
The Morning After
The celebration doesn’t have to end with the last dance. The morning after your wedding offers one more chance to slow down, gather together, and enjoy the people who made the weekend so special.
Wake up as newlyweds, pour a cup of coffee, and settle onto the porch as the house begins to stir. For couples planning a farewell brunch, the dining room, porch, and gardens offer beautiful spaces to gather with family and friends one last time—sharing stories from the night before, exchanging hugs, and savoring a few more moments together before everyone heads home.
It’s a relaxed, meaningful ending to a weekend filled with celebration—and one of the things that makes a wedding at The Jarvis feel like so much more than a single day.
Perfect for: Farewell Brunches • Morning Coffee • Time with Family • Newlywed Moments • A Slow Start to Married Life
Imagine What Your Day Could Look Like Here
There’s something about The Jarvis that photographs can only begin to capture. Come walk through the house, wander the gardens, and imagine what your own celebration could look like here.
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