The Jefferson - Oxford
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Limited services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Guest capacity
Up to 500 seated guests
About this venue
Welcome to The Jefferson, an exceptional Oxford MS wedding and event venue. You probably found us searching for wedding venues in Oxford or a friend told you, "You have to check out The Jefferson!" We know that you've been dreaming, planning and pinning for a while, so you definitely know what you want in a wedding venue. We can't wait to show you how we're going to check all of your boxes: ✔️A truly exceptional all in one space for your ceremony and reception ✔️ Large reception space for family & friends to dine and dance the night away ✔️ Oodles of swoon-worthy photo spots ✔️ 5 miles from The Square's hotels, restaurants and after hours fun ✔️ The ability to choose your own licensed and insured caterer ✔️ Hundreds of parking spots ✔️ Flexible rooms, bars, & outdoor spaces ✔️ And so much more. Whether you’re working with a simple budget with an intimate guest list or have an eye for elaborate florals and decadent food, The Jefferson is just what you've been searching for.
Our event spaces
- Faulkner Room
- Lakeside Room
- The Grand Hall
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Available services that can be provided by The Jefferson - Oxford
Services & amenities
- Bar services
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Dressing room / Bridal Suite
- Event staff
- Pet friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Self parking - free
- Wheelchair accessible
We love that Oxford is such a literary community and wanted to offer a tribute to local author, William Faulkner. The Jefferson takes its name from the fictional town in many Faulkner novels and short stories.
We kindly request that all tours and meetings are by appointment only. That way we can assure you of our full attention.
Rates vary depending upon the day of the week, the space needed for your event, and the type of event. Please contact us to review non-wedding event rates or wedding rates in detail.
Your reservation will be confirmed when we receive your contract and a non-refundable reservation fee of 50% of the total rental cost. We have implemented new software that allows for contracts to be signed online and payments to be made electronically for no additional fee.
Our wedding rate sheet now includes rates for Sunday. For a three day holiday weekend, the Sunday rate is the same as a Saturday rental. For a standard Sunday, the rate is the same as Friday. Contact us if you need a non-wedding Sunday event rate.
At your request, we will send you an electronic proposal that includes a contract and invoice. Our software allows the contract to be signed online and payments to be made electronically via ACH or credit card (at no additional cost). If you would like to review a paper copy of our contract prior to requesting that we send you an electronic proposal, download a pdf version of our online contract at our website. We have separate contracts for weddings and events.
The final payment is due 30 days before the event. Mail your payment to The Jefferson, 365 Highway 6 East, Oxford, MS 38655. For those booking an event after June 2019, an option is available to pay online via our new software system. The final payment includes the refundable damage deposit, bar service fees, and the venue balance due after the reservation fee was paid.
You may pay your venue rental balance online using a credit card or ACH through a link provided with an emailed invoice. For bar invoices, you may pay via ACH or by sending us a check within 14 days following your event. If you would like to use a credit card for your final bar invoice, then we add a convenience fee of 3.5%.
Wedding rentals include a 15 hour rental and you may have access to the building at 9:00 am. Other events are considered an 8 hour rental: 3 hour setup, 4 hour event, 1 hour breakdown. If additional hours beyond the included 8 hours are needed on the day of the event, the cost is $250 per hour for the extra hours. If you desire to begin decorating on the prior day and the venue is not rented for a different event, then the building can be rented for the prior day for a nominal amount.
Rental of our venue includes use of thirteen 60" round tables, ten 30" bistro tables, 102 basic black poly chairs, three 8 ft rectangular buffet tables, three 6 ft. rectangular tables, and basic black polyester table cloths for the tables. For College formals and business dinners, we set up the tables and chairs in a standard placement. For weddings and all other events, you are responsible for the setup and placement of these items unless this service is contracted with Details.
We have an exclusive relationship with Details Specialty Rentals to make your rentals more convenient for you. They will handle tablecloths, chairs, furniture, tableware and lighting.
If there is no damage from your event, your $1000 damage deposit will be returned within 10 days after the event. If you have bar service at your event and there is no damage to the building, then your damage deposit will be applied towards your bar bill.
On all nights except Sunday, the bar must close no later than 1:00 a.m. and an event end at the same time. On Sunday, the bar closes no later than 9:00 p.m. Our bar operating hours match Oxford's Code of Ordinances.
We provide detailed clean-up instructions for each Vendor via Vendor Agreements. To ensure that there is no misunderstanding, each vendor is required to sign a Vendor Agreement prior to the Event. Clean-up tasks are primarily the responsibility of the Vendors – thus, we strongly suggests using proven vendors from our preferred list. Failure by a Vendor to follow the clean-up requirements outlined in the agreement may result in additional charges for cleaning and/or the loss of your Damage Deposit, and may result in the Vendor no longer being allowed to work in our Venue.
Personal decorations and flowers that the you want to keep must be removed from the building the night of the Event. We will coordinate with Floral Vendor about the timing of the removal of remaining floral and décor.
We work closely with Details to coordinate the drop off and pick up of tables and chairs for your event. If there is no event the prior day, then we allow the drop off and set up of tables and chairs the prior day. However, if decorating of the building is desired on the prior day and the building is not rented for another event, then the building can be rented for a nominal amount. Otherwise, no decorating is allowed on the prior day. If no event is scheduled for the day after your event, then we coordinate with Details for pickup during regular business hours.
Our venue has its own general liability and alcohol liability insurance policies. However, a Day of Event Liability Insurance policy is still required for all events 30 days prior. Green Family Oxford, LLC (dba “The Jefferson Oxford”), 365 Highway 6 East, Oxford, MS 38655, should be named as an additional insured on the certificate. If no alcoholic beverages are being served, then a general liability policy of $1,000,000.00 is required. If alcoholic beverages are being served, then a general liability policy that includes Host Liquor liability in the amount of $2,000,000 is required.
Please be advised that some Day of Insurance policies do NOT cover sparkler injuries. We suggest that you read the details of your wedding Day of Insurance policy carefully, particularly if you are planning a sparkler send-off.
Use of the Venue’s sound system in the Grand Hall is included in the price of any rental. This system includes a basic microphone and mounted speakers appropriate for wedding toasts or speeches. The Venue’s sound system may not be used by DJs or Bands. It includes an over the ear wireless microphone, wireless microphone, microphone with stand, speakers, and the option to attach an iPad, keyboard, or acoustic guitar. If the portable system is desired, the venue staff will set up the system and supervise the use of the components.
Seven (7) power circuits are available for equipment on the permanent stage in the Grand Hall. Four (4) circuits are available in the Lakeside Room. If needed, temporary stages for the Lakeside Room or Faulkner Room may be rented from Details. The dimensions of the Grand Hall stage is 20 feet wide x 16 ft deep (not counting the wings on the sides).
Our Groom’s Room also serves as the Green Room for the band. It includes a leather sofa, loveseat, and chair. There are extra chairs for larger groups, a rolling rack for hanging clothes, & a large screen Samsung Smart TV with access to sports and news channels through Hulu Live. On a wedding day, the Green Room is available to the band 30 minutes prior to the beginning of a wedding ceremony. Otherwise, the Green Room is available when the band arrives.
There is a 65" Samsung Smart TV on a rolling stand in the Groom's room. This TV has connections for a USB drive or HDMI cable and live TV service through Hulu LIVE (includes sports channels ESPN, ESPN2, CBS Sports, Fox Sports, and more). In addition to use in the Groom's Room, this TV with rolling stand is available for use (at no charge) for business meetings or rehearsal dinners. The conference room, which adjoins the Bridal Room, has a 58" Samsung Smart TV mounted on the wall. This TV also has service through Hulu LIVE.
Yes. Fireworks over the lake are allowed but the firework show must begin no later than 9:30 p.m. and end before 9:45 p.m. Fireworks on New Year's Eve and 4th of July must begin at midnight and end by 12:15 a.m. Speak with the venue manager about the specific company that we work with and the safety requirements. The Lafayette County fire marshall must perform a site inspection shortly before the fireworks begin. Bands are not allowed to use artificial smoke devices or any type of pyrotechnics inside of the venue.
No glitter, confetti, stickers, rice, bubble machines, or birdseed are allowed inside or outside of the venue. Ice sculptures are allowed on the covered porch but are not allowed inside the venue. No decorations may be hung from the chandeliers in the Grand Hall. Candles must be contained or enclosed in glass and placed on a drip plate. The glass must reach at least two inches higher than the top of a candle. No candelabras or tapers are allowed. No nails, tacks, glue, tape, staples, putty, screws or other materials that are used for adhering items to wall surfaces, floors, or ceilings are allowed without prior approval of the venue manager.
Our spacious restrooms are ADA compliant and include 8 stalls in the women’s room and 3 stalls in the men’s room. The men’s room also includes 3 urinals. We also have a bathroom for the band and staff between the Catering Prep Space and the stage.
The Jefferson offers full bar service with menu flexibility. Per Mississippi Law, no Alcoholic beverages will be allowed within The Jefferson and adjacent areas, except when furnished by The Jefferson. You are subject to the loss of your damage deposit if outside alcohol is brought into the Venue or parking lot. No underage drinking of alcoholic beverages is allowed. Personal identification of guests of questionable age will be checked. We reserve the right to refuse alcohol service to anyone, whether or not intoxicated.
The Venue staff will assist you in bar planning. This includes the bar during your event, refreshments needed for the band, and drinks for the bridal party before the ceremony. No outside alcoholic beverages are allowed in the band room, groom's room, bride's room, or parking lot. Send us a message when you are ready to begin discussions and we will coordinate a time to meet or talk by phone.
We have one 35 ft. bar in the Grand Hall. We also have 3 portable bars that you may use at no additional cost for the physical bar (but there are setup fees for each beverage bar). The portable bars are sometimes used for coat check, gift tables, and non-alcoholic drink stations.
As long as the outdoor temperature is above 50 degrees or below 90 degrees, we will allow a bar outside on the porch. There may be a fee for additional bartenders and to setup the bar based on how many total bars are desired. We reserve the right to move a bar indoors if we determine that the temperature and heat index are too high.
Our bar prices are based on consumption and are competitively priced. We will share a bar menu with you during your tour and again during bar planning. These prices are subject to change. A final estimate will be prepared for your approval within 90 days of your event.
The Jefferson has a spacious driveway that can accommodate buses and provides a place for buses to turn around.
Yes, we do.
We have expanded our parking lot and more than 650 cars will fit in our parking area if parking attendants are used to maximize utilization of the parking lot. Parking attendants are available through Wood Security at an additional cost. We also have an overflow parking lot that will hold an additional 500 cars with advanced notice.
The porte-cochère at the The Jefferson's main entrance is the perfect place for valet parking. Contact Wood Security to discuss options and costs for valet attendants.
Our main driveway and the area immediately surrounding the building is asphalt (as of May 2020). The surface material of the upper parking lot and the road exiting the upper parking lot is hard-packed gravel.
Yes, both Uber & Lyft drivers frequently drop and pick-up riders from The Jefferson.
We are located approximately 5 miles from the Square.
A standard wedding rental is for 15 hours with access beginning at 9 a.m. the day of your wedding. The only exception to 9 a.m. access is if your wedding ceremony is scheduled for early afternoon and you have an early evening send-off.
There may be a rehearsal for a wedding the following day or a tour in the morning, but there will not be another wedding on your wedding day. If there is a rehearsal, the time will be set such that it does not impact your first look, photographs, or ceremony.
Absolutely! A Rehearsal dinner rental is for 9 hours. Download our rehearsal dinner rate sheet at our website if your reception is at another venue.
The Jefferson has a wonderful lounge for the Bride and Bridesmaids to get dressed and prepare for your big day. There is seating for 20 along built-in counters and 3 swivel bar stools (for hair and make-up). There is also a rolling rack for hanging dresses, a high built-in rack for your dress and train, and a steamer if unexpected wrinkles occur. All four walls are covered with mirrors and there are lots of electrical circuits. The spacious women’s restroom is attached. The conference room is adjacent to the Bride's Room and may be used for serving lunch and refreshments.
The room to the north of the stage is available for Groomsmen. It includes a leather sofa, love seat, and chair with a restroom nearby. There are extra chairs for larger bridal parties and a rolling rack for hanging clothes. Rooms for the Bridal Party are included with any rental. Both rooms have large screen Samsung Smart TVs and provide access to sports and news channels through Hulu Live.
You may have your ceremony at The Jefferson or another location. Our goal is to help you have your dream wedding day.
We have a waterfront walkway and lawn that overlook an 8-acre lake on the south side of the building that offers a beautiful setting for an outdoor wedding. Use of the lawn is included with the rental of the entire building. For partial rentals of the building, there is an additional $750 fee for an outside ceremony or outside activities. There is no extra charge for use of the porch and outside sidewalks and benches. These are included in all rentals.
We suggest that you work with your photographer and event coordinator to determine the best time of day for your outside ceremony. Our venue manager can provide details about times that have been chosen by other brides.
No.
A wedding rental is for 15 hours the day of your wedding. If you are using Details for extra tables and chairs, we work closely with them (based on availability) to have party rentals in place at the beginning of your rental period (9 am on the morning of your wedding). Decorating the day before your event is not allowed unless you have a rental contract in place for that day. Given how quickly our calendar fills up, if you are interested in decorating the day before or having your rehearsal dinner at The Jefferson, we encourage you to reserve the date at the same time that you reserve your wedding date.
If the venue is not reserved for another event, then, yes, you may rent the venue for a special rate for your rehearsal dinner assuming that you have already rented the venue for your wedding the following day. Standard rates apply on Home Football game Thursday or Friday nights or Thursday nights in March and April. The fee is based upon the room that you choose for the dinner. Access to the venue is from 1 pm to 10 pm. Given how quickly our calendar fills up, if you are interested in having your rehearsal dinner at The Jefferson, we encourage you to reserve the date at the same time that you reserve your wedding date.
We set rehearsal times during your final 30 day out meeting. The date and time of the rehearsal is based on the availability of the venue. If the time of the rehearsal is critical to you or you want to begin decorating a day earlier, we strongly suggest that you reserve the venue for the prior day. We have a special rehearsal dinner rate that applies even if your rehearsal dinner is planned for another location. Download our rehearsal dinner rate sheet at our website.
Personal decorations and flowers that the wedding party or event holder want to keep must be removed from the building the night of the event. We will coordinate with Details to arrange for the pick up time of tables and chairs and with your florist for the pick up of the remaining floral and décor.
Sparklers are allowed but distribution and lighting must be managed by your event coordinator and security personnel. Please be advised that some Day of Insurance policies do NOT cover sparkler injuries. We suggest that you read the details of your policy carefully. Rosemary and real rose petals are allowed but may result in a small deduction of the damage deposit if significant clean-up is required. Confetti, glitter, birdseed, bubble machines, and rice are not allowed.
Your wedding celebration will go more smoothly if we meet with you and your event coordinator by phone or in person 30 days prior to your wedding and review venue details and timeline. Please bring final payment, day of insurance policy, list of vendors and their contact information, copy of caterer’s permit, copies of vendor certificates of insurance, copies of signed vendor agreements, wedding day timeline, layout of the tables & chairs (CAD), and anything else you may have to share with us. All of these may be emailed to us prior to your 30 Day Out meeting or planning phone call.
Beginning with contracts signed in July 2019, we require that each wedding reception have at a minimum a professional Day of Coordinator. This person may not be a family member or member of the wedding party. An event coordinator will help keep the stress of the wedding weekend to a minimum.
Well-behaved, escorted dogs belonging to the bridal couple are allowed in the venue during the ceremony but must remain on leash at all times. For the comfort of your pet and other guests, you will need to make arrangements for your dog to be escorted off the premises following the ceremony. If you plan to include your pet in the ceremony, please discuss this with our venue manager a week before the wedding.
With advanced notice, we can arrange for a variety of beverages for the Bride’s Room and Groom’s Room to be served at a time that you choose. Popular choices include mimosas, champagne, White Claw, and beer. Other options are also available. Please remind your bridesmaids and groomsmen that no outside alcohol can be brought into the venue or onto the grounds. Doing so violates our MS ABC permit and may result in the loss of some or all of your damage deposit.
If you have requested beverage service from us, then the Jefferson staff will bus dirty glassware and beverages. If you are bringing in outside food or refreshments prior to the ceremony, then you or your event coordinator are responsible for keeping the Bride’s and Groom’s Rooms tidy throughout the day and prior to the ceremony. Your reception caterer will only bus food that they serve, not the snacks that you personally bring in or food dropped off by another caterer or family during the day. At the end of the night, the Bride’s and Groom’s Rooms must be left as they were found when you arrived - all personal items, food, trash removed.
The Jefferson has five preferred caterers: Elizabeth Heiskell Catering, My Michelle's, A&N Catering, Taylor Grocery & Tallahatchie Gourmet. Caterers not on the preferred list must be pre approved by the venue manager and provide the following to us 30 days before the event: health department certificate, business license, signed vendor agreement, and proof of liability insurance. Elizabeth Heiskell Catering is now in residence at the Jefferson and has her own commercial kitchen. For all other caterers, there is a basic catering prep space (labeled West Kitchen on our floorplan) – no cooking is allowed.
We have several spots that a grill may be setup by a caterer. Please have the caterer contact our venue manager to discuss the best location for your event.
Counters and a sink are included in the catering prep space. Caterers are welcome to bring a grill for use in a designated outside area. Otherwise, all food should be prepared off-site - no cooking is allowed. There is a limited number of electric circuits for warmers and crock pots.
For any wedding with 50 guests or more, security is mandatory. Guards must be present from the beginning of the event until the last guest leaves. Beginning with contracts signed in 2020, a wedding rental fee includes one security guard and we will make these arrangements with the security company for this guard. However, based on the number of guests and if alcoholic beverages are being served, we may require additional security at your expense.
In February 2020 we poured a 90x30 foot concrete patio on the East side of our building. If a tent for this space is desired, it may be rented from Details. For weddings, use of the concrete patio is included in the rental rate if the Entire Building is rented. Otherwise the $750 outside ceremony/event fee applies.
Yes, we can provide staff for coat check for an additional cost. For a small event, our coat check closet holds 150 coats. For larger events, we open the barn door between the coat check closet and the conference room and use six sturdy rolling racks. When the conference room and racks are used, we have capacity for more than 500 coats. We understand that the decision about using coat check is weather driven. This decision may be made within two days of your event.
Candles must be contained or enclosed in glass. The flame must not reach higher than two inches below the top of the glass. No candelabras are allowed.
Bands are not allowed to use artificial smoke devices or any type of pyrotechnics inside of the venue. Use of any kind of artificial smoke will set off our smoke alarms and disrupt your event.
Smoking and vaping are strictly prohibited inside the venue, on the porches, and in the parking lot and the areas surrounding the building(s) in the Venue. There is a designated smoking area for the guests on the waterfront sidewalk and for the band near the band entrance. Our smoke detectors are highly sensitive and vaping inside will set off our alarm and disrupt your event.
If you need to cancel for any reason, any payments up to the date of cancellation are non-refundable. If we are able to rebook the day, then a partial refund will be considered, but it is not guaranteed. No refund will be considered without your proactive notification of the cancellation ahead of payment due dates. A notification of cancellation must be received in writing by email or letter.
Based on VENUE availability, we offer the option to reschedule an Event to a new date that is within one-year of the Cancellation Date, and apply all previously received payments towards the rescheduled Event. The request for the rescheduled Event date must be received no later than 30 days following receipt of the CLIENT’s cancellation notice.
Our lake is 8 acres. It existed as a much smaller lake when we bought the property. Since then the levy has been rebuilt, the lake expanded, and the retaining wall and sidewalk built along the lakefront near the building. Yes, there are some fish in the lake.
We have more than 90 acres that include the lake and the forest behind the venue.
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