Average base cost for a wedding at Cajun Ballroom at the Louisiana Swamp (part of the Audubon Nature Institute) is calculated by figuring a 115-person guest list on a Saturday night using a food/beverage cost of $80/pp and use of the zoo train. Just one tip: reserve the tent, rain or shine. They aim to provide you and your partner with affordable wedding packages for a one-of-a-kind wedding. that was beyond compare. Consider Audubon Tea Room for your special day and you wont be disappointed! The Tea Room was very good about reminding guests when the open bar would end, and the guests barely noticed the last hour had no alcohol since they were already satisfied with alcohol :) Just to note, the Tea Room does not do cash bars. I got so many compliments (and frankly surprise) from my guests on how good the food was. I had my ceremony and reception here and not only was it unique and a night I will never forget, the staff there was wonderful and easy to work with. It was the perfect location for us he outdoor ceremony I always dreamed of and and the indoor/outdoor seating for the reception was perfect. Many factors combine to determine the cost of a wedding, including the size and location of the venue, the number of guests, the food and entertainment not to mention additional costs that . IVIAN AND STAFF FOR MAKING MY WEDDING RECEPTION A DAY TO REMEMBER! Amazing.. And of course Ms. Charlene - LOVE me some Charlene wonderful lady. Tracey was in charge of the kitchen staff and was also amazing. She was making sure everyone took favors after she heard me say I didn't want to have to take all the chocolate home. The venue itself is beautiful on its own - which worked for me since I wanted simplistic but classy decorations. The Tea Room was AMAZING! Even since then, having attended/ stood in other weddings, the level of service does not compare to what Jordan and Audubon offered. I looked at so many venues where the spaces were very separate and it seemed like you'd be having two separate parties. % of the guests must travel in the city of New Orleans, it becomes a bit more difficult. t could have been very stressful but Vivian has been doing events at Audubon for many years and she knows what she is doing! Absolutely loved Ms Hahn and the Audubon golf club! My only complaint was that it was difficult to get My groom and I wanted to get married outside in New Orleans and had no idea where to go, until we found the beautiful Audubon Park. All concerns were addressed, and they went above and beyond leading up to and during the ceremony and reception. She was super easy to communica Wow! 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 Audubon Event team is the first caterer in Louisiana with Green Certification through the Green Restaurant Association. This setting is also adjacent to the Clubhouse, which can hold up to 200 guests for maximum convenience. In the beginning we had a bit of a problem with the coordinator, but she greatly redeemed herself. Their private room is used for small wedding activities, such as rehearsal dinners and wedding showers. Everything was handled professionally and promptly. t night for my daughter and her groom was a complete success. Couples may also choose to keep this space covered or uncovered. I tend to get pretty stressed out over planning big events, and she was such a great help. We also did a Unity Cocktail during our ceremony which the bartender really helped us with and ended up tasting great! The guests raved on and on that everything was so perfect from beginning to end. As a bride, I had nothing to worry about in terms of the flow - Jordan and I had ironed out the timeline of the night weeks prior & she made sure everything ran smoothly. It was definitely the wedding of a lifetime brought to life by the help of Audubon Tea Room and their staff. The venue itself is gorgeous. I get they don't want people wasting food on huge plates, but maybe a plate size in between would be good. For anyone considering getting married at the Tea Room, I would definitely recommend! This venue is absolutely beautiful. The chef is truly amazing! A combination of a spacious dining area and a smaller private room make this space fully adaptable to nearly any sized crowd, as well as any type of celebration event. Words can't describe how great it was to work with Jordan Hahn on my client's wedding this past weekend. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove is a historic wedding venue in Audubon, Philadelphia. My wonderful new husband and his uncle went out on Fri and cleaned the entire area for our ceremony and everything was absolutely beautiful. Sign up on The Knot to reach more couples and book more weddings! Michelle helped us plan a once in a lifetime event! She went above and beyond the day of my wedding when there was a problem with my mother's corsage and was able to put a lid on ensuing drama quickly by finding another one to replace it. The food was superb. This venue is the perfect place for a New Orleans Wedding. They make a great team!! She made it so all I had to do was make the choices, and she was very understanding when I changed my mind several times. We had the ceremony in the Oak Grove in front of the clubhouse and the reception at the clubhouse. he scenes" that I was most impressed with. A beautiful venue, fantastic catering, and impeccable service. Expensive but worth it. In addition, Jordan held a helpful planning meeting to go over the "day of" plan. The venue was elegant and beautiful, the food was top notch (we are still getting compliments on the reception food). The Audubon Tea Room was everything that we hoped for and so much more. You were a pleasure to work with as well and wish you two newlyweds a lifetime of happiness. In my opinion, this is the best venue in the New Orleans area - I looked into a lot in my planning process. Kennedy was assigned to my husband and I the night of the reception and she was outstanding as well. Also, it rained for 3 days before my wedding so the area that I was having my Wow! We actually had only seen it during the day before the wedding, an My husband and I are big fans of the Audubon Institute. Thank you, Audubon!! At the beginning of wedding planning you look for the best venue to fit your wedding 'vision', and by the end you want the venue that's going to take care of you, your family and friends, communicate well, and has your back. The food, much of it traditionally New Orleanian, was incredible and Jordan made it priority #1 that my husband and I got to enjoy it, even going so far as to provide us with some snacks and complimentary champagne in our bridal suite area during our private time before our first dance. The food was AMAZING and we felt that the food and bar was a great value for our large wedding. the oppurtunity to spend our whole special day there, ceremony and reception. 194 people were always being taken care of. Guests loved everything. The Audubon Clubhouse Cafe is an exotic wedding venue and restaurant run by the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, LA. Everything went so smoothly. She made sure everything ran smoothly and that we had what we needed at all times. Our one small glitch was that the Zoo Trains bringing guests back were not coordinated very well resulting in one train of guests getting to the ceremony late. I had my eyes on Audubon Clubhouse before I'd even met my husband! This was really convenient because we had several guests that came from out-of-town and they did not have to deal with the headache of looking for parking in an unfamiliar city. It was green and beautiful with lots of cajun flair. Leading up to the wedding was also a great experience. You and your loved ones are sure to love this romantic and important destination! assuring to have someone like her to guide us through everything. We were able to focus on each other and our guests without having to worry about the party part of it. I was an out of town bride, so it was critical to have help and trust in my coordinator Kelley. Words cannot describe the wonderful experience we had at the Audubon Clubhouse! We had a photobooth at the front next to the DJ and the dance floor. Vivian and the entire Audubon Tea Room staff were INCREDIBLE. The outdoor gardens were beautiful, and the blue uplighting provided the perfect mood. The chance of rain suddenly spiked the day before our wedding, and Kalin already had a back up plan in place/organized. All of the food and drink tables were manned by professionals who looked like they were having fun too. Venue was just as beautiful as expected, the staff was incredible, and the food was amazing - actually better than at the tasting! I could not have planned my wedding from out of state without her. The food was delicious. Perry was so easy to work with and extremely helpful. ahn essentially served as a wedding planner for the venue, which made our lives much easier. She made sure I had a good time and her smile was so infectious that my photographer just had to get a shot of her! They are definitely worth it! This venue is by far one of the most cost effective venues in the city for what you receive. The reception was at the Cajun ballroom We had our wedding at the Sea Lion exhibit and then had our reception at the Tea Room. - The food was amazing. I loved the Audubon Tea Room! Made up of various museums and parks, the venue showcases the best of Louisiana's habitat, flora, and fauna. as also great. Vivian and her team made my wedding experience easy and stress free. Jordan was so sweet and accommodating to make our wedding day exactly how we wanted. Once we were able to visit, the final decision was easy. I live near Audubon and this was my first pick for venue rental. The food was amazing! Life happens and people make mistakes. The lush greenery and patio immediately transport you to a fairy tale garden. There are not enough words to describe how wonderful this venue is, especially the staff! Audubon Tea Room 6500 Magazine St. New Orleans, 70118 (504) 212-5301. us to navigate the post-Hurricane Ida period. Hours . Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony, Backyard, Country Club, Park, Restaurant, Tented, Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff. Vivian Eppling. Would use it all over again! When looking for a truly memorable wedding location, look no further than the Audubon Clubhouse. ing a fresh glass of wine for me. The food was delicious as well! The windows are amazing. I can't say enough good things about the Tea Room. Sonya and Nikki were the BEST bridal attendants! They anticipated our needs before we even thought of them. My husband and I got married at the aquarium last year. I scheduled a tour, only to find out a day prior that Kalin the event coordinator has double booked. We had about 230 people attend the wedding/ reception and everything went so smoothly. tering menu. The entire staff was very professional, accommodating, and so very sweet. They were all so happy and so very helpful. The entire staff at the Audubon were complete professionals and knew exactly what we needed at every stage of the planning process. We highly recommend! She took two very stressful situations and made us feel like we were in the best hands possible through steady communication and good humor. Only complaint I We recently got married at the Audubon Clubhouse and it was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! Other than that, I loved my entire experience at the Tea Room. The only reason I only gave four stars is because for a reception of our size(we had 175 guests)the space was kind of small. Thank you so much Maddie :) Average base cost for a wedding at the Audubon Tea Room (part of the Audubon Nature Institute) is calculated by figuring a 125-person guest list on a Saturday night, including the rental of the Cooper Plaza Fountain.A Food/beverage minimum of $12,000 was also used. Planning a South Asian wedding is already a difficult task for any couple and their families. The Audubon Clubhouse is the perfect venue for an intimate wedding, cocktail reception, private dinner or business meeting. The oak trees, wrap around porch and plantation style faci Jordan and her team are amazing! You can also make use of certain event rentals, including chairs, linens, and more. oved to be NO issue at all. I recently had my reception at the Audubon Tea Room and Perry was absolutely incredible to work with. With guests from all over the world we wanted a true New Orleans cuisine experience and the Tea Room delivered! d charming as well! Kalin went absolutely above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Having a gluten and dairy sensitivity, the kitchen did a good job accommodating my food sensitivities as well as a few of my guests. Kennedy was our attendant and she was the sweetest! From animal births to special events, we want you to have the inside scoop on Audubon happenings! The catering team did a fantastic job as well. I could not have asked for a better experience and all of my guests can't stop talking about how much fun they had. ading up to the wedding day. She understood what we wanted and didn't want, and made sure everyone else understood as well. The bars were a hit with our guests and they drank in true New Orleans fashion. The venue is beautiful! I had my first look in the garden, and the photos turned out amazing. There was a candy bar, a memory table, and a beautiful large marble table for the wedding cake at the entrance. The ceremony went exactly according to plan, followed by a flawlessly served cocktail hour. The staff were so helpful, and Kalin was fantastic. The setting of this venue simply cannot be beat and the value for the venue, food, beverage and service is more than competitive. Overall we were very happy. Both him and my bridal attendant were awesome to work with and kept the reception flowing smoothly. She is a brilliant doctor, he's a decorated Coast Guard officer and Audubon Park was the ideal venue being just across St. Charles Avenue from where it all began. Even the chef was out at the rehearsal and made sure to introduce himself and let me know we would be taken care of. Kalin, thank you so much for being an amazing coordinator from the very bottom of my heart. What a beautiful place and we received compliments galore. I wish I could do it all over again. Thanks Bonnie! We are from New York and were planning a destination wedding in New Orleans. ever been to! Thank goodness for Jordan, she is remarkable! zing and is so attentive to every detail of the night. Everyone I talked to was impressed with the location, service, and food. It led to some very cool pictures of myself, my groom and bridal party! It's a perfect pairing of environmental stewardship and culinary excellence. We had about 100 guests and between the indoor seating, porch seating (has heaters in case its cold), and patio seating there was plenty of room for a dance floor with a 6 person band (this is the max number of band members this venue allows.) So happy with my decision to have my wedding and reception here. My husband and I were unable to go down to New Orleans during the planning stages so my parents were the ones to tour the venue, Vivian has all the photos, diagrams and things we needed to be able to picture the space and how it would look as our wedding venue. Kalin. 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 went to our final meeting with Michelle a few weeks before our wedding to finalize all of the details - menu, number and location of bars, table count, everything. i was worried about that and told it would work out fine but it was a bit cramped and the "dance floor" area was undefined so many guests never got up to dance. te with throughout the planning process & made the day of my wedding SO easy for me & my vendors. She did a phenomenal job in guiding us and helping us. "Our wedding day was very us and it was very special." My wedding reception at the Tea Room was on a Friday from noon to 4. Great staff & bartenders made sure we were well taken care of all night long as well as making our guests happy throughout. The wedding planner walked us through ever step in the process and was always available to answer our questions. She arranged a tasting for us (parents and the bride and groom.) Champagne was passed to guests upon arrival. 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. Jordan, the event planner there, made sure everything ran flawlessly, and I can honestly say I have no regrets. The Golf Club at Audubon Park is The Big Easy's most spectacular public golf course, located just steps away from the world-renowned Audubon Zoo on Magazine Street. She gave me a list of vendors that had worked with them before as well as a pricing sheet for what they provide at the park. Yes, the aesthetics and location are incredible and can speak for themselves. We never wanted for anything! We were so impressed with how everything turned out - our wedding was perfect, well-planned out, and stress-free and we owe that to the amazing staff at the Tea Room! The Clubhouse event coordinator Kalin was a godsend, working to reschedule our date because of COVID-19 and also helping Kalin, the event planner made our experience at Audubon Clubhouse simple and effortless! The whole staff made the event so smooth and stress free. (Ceremony was in the Oak Grove - highly recommend!) The food is superb and the service outstanding. on track. The food was fantastic, though my groom and I didn't get to eat much, everyone else loved it. It is conveniently located, has plenty of free parking, and accessible by street car. Mike Lirette Photography Voted a Top Wedding Photographer The buffet table layout was fabulous and done with such class and grace. Don from management was very responsive to all our requests, and he sure cooked a mean brisket. We really enjoyed the tasting and were able to create a menu that was exactly what we had hoped for! Thanks! Everything was so beautiful, it was like a fairy tale dream come true. This place was fantastic, despite some initial misgivings. Of all of our stellar vendors, The Audubon Sea Lion Pavilion for our ceremony and Tea Room for our reception were the absolute best. He found this very distracting. We loved our wedding at Audubon! My coordinator, Kelley Douglass, was fantastic! Kelley was so wonderful and easy to work with. My event coordinator Denise walked the route and noted where all the puddles were beforehand so we could avoid them. By clicking 'Request Quote', you agree that your information will be shared with the vendor and used to create an account on TheKnot.com. My total cost for food and drink was ~$12,000 (remember this is for ~200 people). We received glowing feedback with respect to the food. The staff even packed all the leftovers for us, which got devoured. It was absolutely perfect. Ive seen pictures of events there, but having your own is spectacular. Thanks to all the people at the Tea Room for making our event so special. The venue is beautiful, so I highly recommend the location. The quality of service was SO good that I did not need to hire a day-of wedding planner. I have had so many people tell me how magical a night it was and I have to agree! The Audubon Nature Institute's mission is to bring knowledge, awareness, and excitement to people with regard to all things nature-related. I am just floored by how amazing and coordinated everything was. Your loved ones can look on as you make your vows, under the cover of an impressive and beautiful oak tree. I had no problems with this vendor! On the day of o We utilized the Audubon Tea Room for our wedding reception. !I am so happy I didn't choose a traditonal/boring vendor because we created a night we and our guests will never forget!!!!! The value is also an added bonus. We got engaged at Audubon Park, and only thought it was fitting that we got married there as well. We had a dream come true ceremony on the patio under the oak trees and fairy lights, followed by fantastic food and a reception where people didn't leave the dance floor. Everyone who worked there was great and cared about everything to make sure it went smoothly. I cannot say enough about our experience with the Audubon Tea Room. Wedding Planning Tools; Join our Wedding Krewe; Blog. Mike Lirette October 19, 2017 Audubon Clubhouse weddings in new orleans, wedding photographers in new orleans, new orleans wedding photographers, weddings at the audubon clubhouse, audubon clubhouse wedding photographer. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything went perfectly. Kelley gave very good advice and made wonderful suggestions but allowed it to be ours. - so I knew what times things would be happening but I didn't have to worry about it at all. My family knows good food, and the gumbo, chicken skewers, duck, and French fry bar were phenomenal! Thank you so much Gina!!! The ceremony under the Oak trees at Audubon Clubhouse was absolutely breathtaking, and the weather was perfection! Well trained servers that treat you and your guests like gold!! - There was an IT issue where voicemail messages weren't getting through, so we and our our vendors were temporarily unable to communicate with the current venue coordinator, Kalin, the week of the wedding. We had a bridal attendant who was absolutely amazing! The staff during the reception were pr My experience with Audubon could not have been better! My guests were raving about the fried artichokes, Audubon Pasta and roast beef. At our wedding people were on the porch, the patio, and the dance floor but it was easy to mingle and move quickly between spaces. The staff was always very professional and courteous. g around. This was on Thurs. She's so organized, underst Our daughter's wedding reception was at The Audubon Tea Room and it was beautiful!! While it may not matter to some couples, the Clubhouse also has plenty of parking for guests (unlike many downtown venues). All of that is very true but it was more of the "behind t My wedding was here on October 20, 2018. I love that man. We would definitely recommend the Tea Room if youre interested in it at all! She went above and beyond in every aspect. Report 0 Reply. We hosted a couple of weddings on Saturday, April 25th. My favorite thing about this space is the wrap around porch and the way it makes indoor and outdoor space feel connected. The only negative wou My husband and I were married at the Audubon Clubhouse October 2016 and it was absolutely perfect. Amanda also made sure we were well fed (a rareity at your own wedding, I'm told), and guided us through the timeline for the evening seamlessly. The only thing I really had an issue with was communication. Despite the WOW! The ceremony was absolutely perfect and beautiful! This wedding was a long time in the making! I had New Orleans style chicken and potatoes, New Orleans style BBQ shrimp, two pastas, fruit, green beans, chicken fingers, two crawfish molds, cheesecakes, and tortes. The Audubon Clubhouse Cafe is widely diverse and has hosted numerous forms of nuptial celebrations, including civil unions, commitment ceremonies, elopements, interfaith ceremonies, non-religious ceremonies, and more. They were easy to work with throughout the entire process. They became like family and made us feel like we were hosting in our own home. I would do it all over again at The Clubhouse if given the chance. 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. The food was delic From the beginning Ms. Vivian was so helpful and friendly. Thank you Vivian and Audubon Team! In addition to being a beautiful venue, the food is outstanding. Michelle was my coordinator at Audubon and she helped me plan everything from the entrance through the zoo with champagne We got married in the Audubon Tea Room in March 2020. 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. Being three hours away, planning would have been a nightmare had it not been for Kelleys rapid response to my emails and phone calls. Thank you so much for your review and kind words, this means so much to me and my team to deliver above and beyond service:) d to make our night special and stress-free! Kelley and the entire Tea Room staff made myself, family and friends feel like this was a truly unique event. My wedding coordinator was Christine Huner with Audubon and she was so amazing. - When I went with my mother to visit Kalin to discuss details a few months before the wedding, she was 45 minutes late to our appointment due to being on the grounds, which was frustrating because we weren't given advance warning. 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. I am SO glad we made that decision. They were also super accommodating about setting up the gift table, floral arrangements letting us eat before the ceremony and reception and letting us drop things off the day before so we didnt have to bring anything the day of. Thank you! This location is beautiful, however, a little to expensive for my budget. The hidden gems are the event staff, supportive staff and not to mention the FOOD. They also provided all the tables, chairs, and linens. We would talk on the phone, email back and forth, and meet in person for tastings and consults. Vivian and the chef made sure all were equally delicious. Since I wanted to stick to my budget, I did not choose a set menu. What could be better? Luckily, the storm curved enough towards the east, and we somehow by sheer luck had absolutely perfect weather on our wedding day. Also because we started late we were kind of rushed through the night. d it already looked nice, but it is simply magical at night. YOU WILL NOT BE LET DOWN!! I was treated ,from the moment I stepped foot in the Tea Room , as their number one bride to be. This venue could not receive enough gold stars from this bride! Everyone at the wedding loved it there and thought it was was beautiful. Thanks again! ver much of the planning and troubleshooting logistics, basically acting as a built-in wedding planner for us. he staff, the planning everything was handled to perfection. 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. You really cant beat it! My guests loved the ride through the Zoo to the venue as well so from beginning to end it was the perfect night. Guests enjoyed golf on the day prior to wedding.

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