Have your wedding here. Once we were able to visit, the final decision was easy. Book below or call 504-212-5282. I'm confident they would once again deliver and that they would once again be a pleasure to work with. Finally, the Tea Room was perfection. her team made this work. ather was very questionable and it was going to rain any moment, so the venue coordinator, Kalin, helped by communicating with the vendors involved and we were able to start our ceremony 6 minutes earlier, which actually made a huge difference between a drizzle during vows, and a legitimate steady rain. Sonya and Nikki were the BEST bridal attendants! was a little concerned at the beginning with the coordinator I'd been assigned and, after reading bad reviews about her, I requested to switch to Michelle, who was absolutely fabulous. We had a bridal attendant to grab us drinks and food throughout the night which was great because it kept us talking and dancing with our guests! The food was AMAZING and we felt that the food and bar was a great value for our large wedding. Everyone who worked there that night tried their best to make this a memorable and most comfortable night for all of us. d charming as well! sionalism, kindness, and patience in helping us plan a wedding through a pandemic and hurricane - without her and the professionals at the Tea Room, I'm not sure we would have been able to have our wedding go through so flawlessly. I could not have asked for a better experience and all of my guests can't stop talking about how much fun they had. nd some guests needed guidance). We're down for a bit but the team is working hard to fix this! I cannot rate this venue highly enough. Food was amazing as well. My family knows good food, and the gumbo, chicken skewers, duck, and French fry bar were phenomenal! I told Kalin from the beginning that I was a very anxious planner and that I would be asking her a million questions about how to run things that day and what to expect. I would give the Tea Room an A++. The Tea Room was sized perfectly for the amount of guests we had and I love the interior and the gardens. I have had so many people tell me how magical a night it was and I have to agree! Kennedy was our attendant and she was the sweetest! Our guests raved and raved about the quality of the food and the beauty of the space. I had my wedding at the Audubon Tea Room last month and it was absolutely beautiful! Everything went so smoothly. Kalin and her team went above and beyond for us, and I would wholeheartedly recommend the Audubon Clubhouse to any couple searching for their perfect New Orleans wedding location! The staff included servers, bartenders, and an attendant for my husband and I. But as PP mentioned, you can't guarantee that the space will be empty during your wedding because Audubon is, first and foremost, a public park. + Read more Make a booking No. The Queen's Room was a lifesaver, for when we needed to get away for a few minutes. The food was delic From the beginning Ms. Vivian was so helpful and friendly. Chef Thad and his staff met and even exceeded those expectations. They were all very professional and very much seemed to like what they were doing. Just be sure to tell your guests the GOLF COURSE not the TEA ROOM. The ceremony under the oak trees was beautiful, and the reception in the clubhouse worked really well. She was so easy to get in touch with and responded right away. meganb1977 member. Entrees of note were shrimp and grits, blackened catfish, and the carved filet station, char-grilled oysters, and cheese/fruit stations were delicious. Our families also raved about them. re was not one thing that I worried about that day. We wound up having these as well as a kosher meal and a gluten-free Getting a permit to have an outdoor wedding wasn't the easiest thing I've ever done. If you are looking to plan an amazing stress free wedding go with Kalin and her team!! She took two very stressful situations and made us feel like we were in the best hands possible through steady communication and good humor. Looking back, I will always cherish those few moments when it was just him and I! So as much as I would love to give this venue all my money, I cant in good faith trust their event planner to follow through on commitments. They provided one bartender for every 75 guests (at no additional charge). that in spades with the Tea Room. ofessional and friendly. were all a part of the overall cost and though the event chairs were additional, they took care of ordering them, setting them up, and taking them down. She made all of the planning so easy and is so personable and accommodating. The Tea Room is a venue like no other! The grounds are well kept, and your guests can enter through the zoo, which is a nice touch. Average Audubon Tea Room Base Cost: $20,000. The venue is well-versed in hosting events of all kinds, including showers, engagement parties, ceremonies, and receptions. the wedding party were in check at the rehearsal, she was available for every question I had in the weeks leading up to the big day as well. The Audubon Tea Room is the hands-down best place to get married in New Orleans. They even packed some to-go bags of leftovers for myself/groom, and our parents. I cannot say enough how AMAZING the team at the Audubon Tea Room is!!! I requested pictures at the carousel before the reception started and they made sure we got there and they carted us and the photographer and videographer back to the venue. I just got married at the Clubhouse on Saturday and if I could give it 10 stars, I would! The catering team did a fantastic job as well. Don Byerly, the director of the facility, and Jordan Hahn, events director, were both considerate and transparent regarding options, costs, and event capacity. My favorite thing about this space is the wrap around porch and the way it makes indoor and outdoor space feel connected. that tour possible, but whatever. You were so great to work with! The day of the event, everything went off without a hitch due to the planning ahead of time. I was an out of town bride, so it was critical to have help and trust in my coordinator Kelley. Bernadette did provide me with a floor plan, but when I wanted to make changes, she accommodated me without any problem. She was extremely professional and caring. Our reception coordinator (Vivian Eppling) was kind, responsive, and quick Audubon Tea Room was absolutely amazing and fairy tale wedding day for my daughter. A few months after I put down a deposit for the venue, I was trying to contact the venue coordinator of the time, Jordan, only to find out that she didn't work there anymore and I'd been emailing her with questions for weeks and wondering why I wasn't getting any responses, aside from the fact that my wedding was months out. The Club boasts indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. Please sign up now for your free newsletter. d to make our night special and stress-free! Jordan and My husband and I had our ceremony and reception at the Audubon Clubhouse this past September. I was not used to being pampered in this way. The venue itself is gorgeous. This venues country clubhouse has a scenic view of the monumental Audubon Golf Course. Highly recommend!!! Our packages include 1 hour of h'ordeuvres, 4 hour open bar, wedding tasting . Ms. Hahn took o Rehearsal Dinners, Bridal Showers & Parties, Flower Girl Dresses and Ring Bearer Outfits. The actual party was amazing! ing! Our guests were raving about the food for weeks afterwards (my dad was not shy in admitting how many times he went up for jambalaya!) We cant thank Audubon Tea Room enough! She is in very high demand and juggles many weddings, but we were relaxed about giving her time to reply to our emails, and she got everything right. I cannot stress how beautiful this venue is, how delicious the food is (OMG seriously the best wedding food I've ever had), or what a pleasure it was to work with the staff there. I tend to get pretty stressed out over planning big events, and she was such a great help. The Sea Lion exhibit and Tea Room were absolutely gorgeous. For 18 months, my daughter and I worked with We had a Friday night reception at the Tea Room and it was amazing! concept venue. With the festoon lights underneath, it really adds a glamorous pizazz and elegance in the outdoor area. Kalin. There is the Queen's room for the bride and groom to disappear into for a bite to eat or to sit down and enjoy the day. She was so hands on for everything and it showed. The most impressive part of Audubon Tea Room is its staff. My guests loved the ride through the Zoo to the venue as well so from beginning to end it was the perfect night. Jordan really made the wedding of my dreams a reality! Now to rave about all the crew at the Tea Room. Thank you again to Vivian, Perry, and everyone there who helped turn our dream wedding into a reality!!! I wish I could do it all over again. Thanks again! AUDUBON CLUBHOUSE LOCATION: AUDUBON PARK - 6500 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70118 This Acadian home has an expansive view of the beautifully-manicured Audubon Park Golf Course. If you have this chance, you should certainly take it! Best venue ever! This venue offers a combination of indoor and outdoor event spaces for wedding occasions of up to 200 people. Im so thankful that I got the wedding of my dreams here. Through the entire planning process, they were with me every step of the way. in touch with the sales department throughout the planning process. The Audubon Tea Room, located in the Audubon Zoo, can hold up to 750 people. The outdoor fairy lights they installed on their patio just this year was the icing on the (wedding) cake. She's so organized, underst Our daughter's wedding reception was at The Audubon Tea Room and it was beautiful!! to make it a stress-free day, and the venue was absolutely beautiful. All the guests were talking how beautiful everything was and how good the food was, drinks, etc. re we). Thank you Vivian and Audubon Team! We had the ceremony in the Oak Grove in front of the clubhouse and the reception at the clubhouse. I am a wedding planner and have been communicating with Jordan since January 2016. Of all of our stellar vendors, The Audubon Sea Lion Pavilion for our ceremony and Tea Room for our reception were the absolute best. When we went inside for dinner and dancing, the salads were already served, and from then on things went like clockwork. The clubhouse is beautiful inside and the wrap-around porch and patio were perfect for guests to sip cocktails under the stars. Pros: She put margaritas in the bridal suite because she knew I hated champagne. ubon Park. (At the tasting we thought it was fine but not great) Many, many times throughout the evening they would approach me asking if I needed anything, drinks, more food. Having a gluten and dairy sensitivity, the kitchen did a good job accommodating my food sensitivities as well as a few of my guests. We even built in 20 minutes in the bridal suite with just us and the food, we were so happy we got to appreciate the food. as also great. Location: Audubon Clubhouse Florist: Crystal Vase Flowers Wedding Cake: Bittersweet Confections Reception DJ: John Morreale Hair & Makeup: Staehle Beauty, LLC Videographer: Bride and Zoom Films Harpist: Ivory McCann The venue is a stunning, open space and is a lovely blank slate to make your aesthetic vision come to life! The mix of indoor/deck/patio seating gave opportunity to enjoy the outdoor weather if it was nice but the comfort of knowing we had a backup plan inside & on the deck if the unpredictable NOLA weather showed up. The process was easy, getting someone to give me a direct answer was a problem. I scheduled a tour, only to find out a day prior that Kalin the event coordinator has double booked. This was on Thurs. The Tea Room easily accommodated all our guests with 20 ten-seater 66" round tables arranged in four rows of five. When we think back to the day, we cannot think of a single thing we would have changed. I had my eyes on Audubon Clubhouse before I'd even met my husband! Hours . My total cost for food and drink was ~$12,000 (remember this is for ~200 people). Our onsite coordinator the night of the wedding went above and beyon Used the clubhouse for my bridesmaids brunch. So attentive, thorough, professional, and organized. From the moment we pulled up in our limo, she was outside with drinks in her hands for us, and made sure our glasses were full all night! The staff is amazing. There are so many little details about how Audubon have exceeded my expectations, I could go on and on about. They also have a little wedding suite that was perfect for me to hide from the groom in prior to the ceremony, to sign our marriage certificate, and spend a few lone moments with my husband after we were married to breathe & soak in the moment prior to making our appearance at the reception. Surrounded by a canopy of historic oaks, lush garden views, and Audubon's manicured golf course, the Clubhouse Cafe is open to the public five days a week for a decadent lunch or brunch experience. RESERVATIONS Walk-ins welcome, but we recommend reservations to avoid a wait. Michelle Borchard our special events coordinator was great even though my husband and I were a bit chaotic she ha We had our wedding here last month and I couldnt be more happy with how everything turned out. Jordan, the venue coordinator, We recently held a Rehearsal Dinner at Audubon Club House immediately followed by a Welcome Reception for out of town guests. They also provided all the tables, chairs, and linens. Would recommend her and the Tea Room to everyone! The venue is beautiful! Hits you with add on like gratuity and service charges after they reel you in. Thanks again to the staff at The Clubhouse at Audubon Park, you are FANTASTIC!! This location is beautiful (and quite unique) for a wedding. It was right next to the zoo, so there were the typical random people outside the fence, but they didn't bother us at all. Pricing was a little high (with steep minimums), but there is probably a correlation with that and why the service was so great! While people were showing up for the ceremony she made sure that everything that I wanted to be going on outside was actually happening just as I expected it to. Audubon Clubhouse A Facility of Audubon Nature Institute 6500 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70118 ( Directions) P: (504) 212-5282 F: (504) 212-5299 Visit Website Neighborhood: Garden District/Uptown Price $ $ $ $ hours ( More Info) Categories Venues Reception Venues Ceremony Venues Restaurants General Attire: Business Casual Full Bar The food, the service, the planning, and the attention to detail that went into making a perfec What a wonderful evening we had in the Tea Room for our daughter's wedding reception. While their indoor venues are comfortable, many may also choose to remain outside of the clubhouse. Jordan, the event planner there, made sure everything ran flawlessly, and I can honestly say I have no regrets. That was the biggest relief, knowing that someone knew what I expected of the day and then having that person execute it flawlessly. Venue was just as beautiful as expected, the staff was incredible, and the food was amazing - actually better than at the tasting! And your wedding will exceed your expectations & be more beautiful than you ever could have imagined. My bridal attendant was PHENOMENAL as well! I recommend them 100%. The Tea Room itself is magnificent architecturally and in its decor. Lastly, because the venue is so well known in NOLA, they have relationships with a lot of the vendors I chose which made coordinating between them seamless. My wedding reception at the Tea Room was on a Friday from noon to 4. They handled and delivered the entire evening to the highest quality. Our friends and family got our drinks the entire night. Planning a South Asian wedding is already a difficult task for any couple and their families. Their Clubhouse Cafe is always a big success with its star-lit veranda and angelically draped decor. Nestled among the magnificent Louisiana oak trees lining the Audubon Golf Course and It's a perfect pairing of environmental stewardship and culinary excellence. The food was absolutely amazing - my wedding guests are still raving about the short ribs and shrimp and grits. When some of our relatives got lost, again, Jordan was to the rescue making sure they got where they needed to be. Jordan was so sweet and accommodating to make our wedding day exactly how we wanted. They went above and beyond. Thank you. ensure that every aspect of our January wedding went smoothly. They even allowed us to bring in special bourbon and champagne for us to drink. Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. Kelley was so responsive, answering all my questions and minimizing my trips into town which I strongly appreciated. My daughter decided on the outdoor option. But thanks to our coordinator, things did not go so smoothly, and we ended up stressed out half the night. ahn essentially served as a wedding planner for the venue, which made our lives much easier. Everything was handled professionally and promptly. Average Cost of a Wedding: By State and Feature. All of that is very true but it was more of the "behind t My wedding was here on October 20, 2018. assuring to have someone like her to guide us through everything. While the cost was a little more than other venues we looked at, it was well worth it given the all-inclusive nature of it - the food, set up, linens, tableware, etc. We then took our party to the French Quarter, so we didn't feel like the reception was too short. 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