Floriana, formerly The Mansion at the Hellenic Center, is a 100-year-old Georgian-style mansion established in 1903 in Ipswich, MA. The venue seats up to 235 guests and offers an elegantly appointed ballroom or seasonal Tidewater sailcloth tent for receptions, with sculpted gardens and rolling lawns for outdoor ceremonies. Features include crystal chandeliers, gleaming hardwood floors, three fireplaces, French doors overlooking gardens, and a grand stairway to private hospitality suites. Exclusive in-house catering is provided by Vinwood Caterers through a 40-year partnership, with plated, buffet, and station packages available.
Pricing
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Guests
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Your estimate · Venue Fee + Catering
$35,777
100 guests · Peak · Saturday · Plated · Open Bar Liquor, Beer & Wine - Silver · Peak Season · taxes & fees included · 2026 rates
This venue charges for at least 125 guests on this day.
Assumes 100 guests until you change it.
Taxes & fees: MA meals tax of 6.25% applies to catering costs. Bar packages carry a separate 20% administrative fee plus state/local sales tax.
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The property
A 100-year-old Georgian-style mansion named Floriana by original owner Anna P. Peabody in 1903. The venue features an elegantly appointed ballroom with historic architectural details and a seasonal Tidewater sailcloth tent. Located on beautifully landscaped grounds accessible via a private drive, with sprawling lawns for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours.
The setting
Beautifully landscaped grounds with sculpted gardens and rolling lawns, accessed via a private drive.
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Planning details
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Rain plan
Backup plan in place
During peak season (May-October), outdoor ceremonies have a rain backup option of the tent or ballroom.
Drinks served
Beer, Wine, Spirits & Signature Cocktails
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This venue requires its own catering. Alcohol has to come through the venue.
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