Throughout the night, the whole staff worked in concert to make sure everything was perfect. It was an incredible atmosphere, and oh so romantic. The entire staff was very professional, accommodating, and so very sweet. They are definitely worth it! (At the tasting we thought it was fine but not great) The staff here are tried and true. For each wedding celebration, the Audubon event team offers a day youll never forget. We had a wonderful time working with her. In addition to being a beautiful venue, the food is outstanding. My bridal attendant was PHENOMENAL as well! Since I had 180+ guests, I easily exceeded that. The Audubon Clubhouse is the perfect venue for an intimate wedding and cocktail reception. You will have a truly fabulous time if you choose them for your wedding venue. She was extremely professional and caring. We had the best time. 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. 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. They have many options, including classic NOLA fare and many other cuisines. Around January I found out she was no longer with the venue and I freaked out just a little but it was for nothing. I We had our ceremony out at the Sea Lion Fountain and our reception in the Tea Room, and have nothing but the best things to say! I can't wait to work with Jordan and Audubon on future weddings. We went to a couple of tastings prior to our wedding - the food is amazing at the Tea Room! The venue is gorgeous. This location is beautiful (and quite unique) for a wedding. 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. The food at our wedding was FANTASTIC. 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. Audubon Clubhouse is also a very convenient venue because not only do you get someone as awesome as Ms. Hahn to help you, but the amazing/delicious food is made at the Clubhouse and catered by them. I've wanted to have my reception there since I was a little girl, and in April of 2018 that dream came true. I do have to say that a large number of the guests there that night have very discerning tastes in food and all of them voiced the same opinion that the food was exceptional. We held the ceremony outside in the garden and then did a second line to enter the reception in the Tea Room. The Audubon Clubhouse Cafe is an exotic wedding venue and restaurant run by the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans, LA. We had our ceremony outside the Tea Room, and the reception inside. They went above and beyond with the whole reception! Our coordinators, Kori and Patsy, were beyond amazing. The wait staff were wonderful! Book below or call 504-212-5282. Megan Kane was my wedding corrdinator, she was amazing! Great staff & bartenders made sure we were well taken care of all night long as well as making our guests happy throughout. However, the clubhouse also has a private room and upscale tents available. I am getting married at the Clubhouse and that's the case over there. Bookbelow or call504-212-5282. The venue is magnificent. There is so much to talk about. I recently had my reception at the Audubon Tea Room and Perry was absolutely incredible to work with. The Tea Room itself is magnificent architecturally and in its decor. We had super weather, but we were comforted by a well thought out rain plan if needed. 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 My husband and I got married at the aquarium last year. They all pitched in to help set up table runners, table settings, and light candles since my wedding planner was running late. Kalin. The Audubon Tea Room, located in the Audubon Zoo, can hold up to 750 people. I couldn't recommend this team enough. 6500 Great Trinity Forest Way, Dallas, TX. ived numerous compliments about how wonderful the food was at the reception. Im am so happy I got We had our 80+ person wedding in May 2011 at the Audubon Clubhouse. My planner Michelle was EXCEPTIONAL! ld be that the plates they gave for people to use at the buffet were tiny so people had to make several trips for their meal, which is a bit annoying & only made the line longer. Thank you Audubon for such a wonderful and memorable event! The venue is beautiful! I could not have asked for a better experience and if I could do it all again I would only say thank you more often . Vivian Eppling (my event coordinator) at the Audubon Tea Room was wonderful and helpful in very way possible. They also provided all the tables, chairs, and linens. We had our ceremony outside at the bandstand and Jordan really helped me envision what everything would look like day of so that when the time came to walk down the aisle I was ready for the way everything was set up. The food was highly recommended and was fantastic! But thanks to our coordinator, things did not go so smoothly, and we ended up stressed out half the night. ce was perfect with plenty of room to dance inside and calm places to sit outside. The venue is a stunning, open space and is a lovely blank slate to make your aesthetic vision come to life! So grateful for having the experience to work with such a kind, professional and accommodating team. My family knows good food, and the gumbo, chicken skewers, duck, and French fry bar were phenomenal! On the day of o We utilized the Audubon Tea Room for our wedding reception. There are so many things I love about this venue. 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. The setting was absolutely beautiful. My wedding guests commented over and over on how much they loved the venue, the food, and the beautiful natural scenery of Audubon Park. She is professional, communicative, and genuinely one of the nicest people Ive met. Audubon exceeded my expectations in both catering and the reception planning. I saw how organized they were to make sure everything goes as planned for your special night. This venue is top notch and Michelle is the BEST . We had a great time and didn't have to worry about a We had our ceremony under the tree of life and it was perfectabsolutely beautiful! Highly recommend this beautiful venue . Hours . This luxurious space features stand-out architecture, silk drapery, and warm, hardwood floors. I can never express how perfect & wonderful our night & experience was with Audubon Clubhouse. The staff and my attendants assisting on the day of were fantastic. The bridal attendants were helpful in every way and even put the flower girl and ring bearer in the queen's suite to rest after they had fallen asleep. She had everything under control and gave us the confidence that everything would get done as we had discussed and IT WAS! This venue has handled hundreds of weddings so they know exactly what they can do, how to meet what you need, and execute it. The staff on the day of my wedding was incredible. We were able to focus on each other and our guests without having to worry about the party part of it. If you are looking for a stress-free, romantic, elegant wedding, then the Audubon Park is the perfect destination for you. The seating at the clubhouse is really up to you and how many guests you have. I was always at ease when it came to planning the wedding and the wedding day itself knowing that Jordan was there to make sure everything went exactly right. They anticipated needs before they were even asked. My husband and I were never without a drink, she was always there asking if we needed a glass of champagne, water, piece of cake, anything we could want. Would use it all over again! Our packages include 1 hour of h'ordeuvres, 4 hour open bar, wedding tasting . - 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. However, when we managed to get in touch with Kalin, she had the issue addressed so communication improved. Please see our, Get Our Wedding Planner App On Your Mobile Device. We looked at numerous venues throughout the city, but this one took our breath away. I was not used to being pampered in this way. There are SO many other event venues out there, I would urge other brides to look towards more responsible event planners and avoid the flakiness that Ive experienced here. o the cocktail hour & reception, it was flawless. She worked absolutely above and beyond to Where to begin!? The venue is beautiful, so I highly recommend the location. The wedding was 3 weeks ago and I'm still getting emails and texts about how much fun everyone had. The scenery, setup, food, and service were flawless while remaining warm, personal, and friendly. We had the ceremony in the Oak Grove in front of the clubhouse and the reception at the clubhouse. They were all very professional and very much seemed to like what they were doing. It was very cold that night, so the Audubon staff drove the group to the Carousel rather than making them walk there. We did multiple menu tastings with the event coordinator and the chef, every single dish we had was amazing and we were so pleased with our final menu. - I live in Kentucky (Louisiana born/raised, which is why the wedding was there) and communication was a bit of an issue. 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. But other than that I loved my wedding. The rain plan is easy to implement if needed & Kalin will work with you every step of the way. us to navigate the post-Hurricane Ida period. All the staff were very professional and super helpful, with everything from keeping things on schedule to always hav Everyone at Audubon was great to work with. The Audubon Event team is the first caterer in Louisiana with Green Certification through the Green Restaurant Association. Our attendant for the night was Kennedy and she was amazing! The Martini bar was the BEST everyone loved them. ing a fresh glass of wine for me. I called to see if the park would clean the area before the ceremony. Because of Audubon, this wedding was everything we wanted it to be and more. We had a photobooth at the front next to the DJ and the dance floor. Our wedding planner was able to provide seating for 200 people (including outdoor seating) while still maintaining a large dance floor. The courtyard was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. Jordan Hahn was absolutely amazing. Audubon Clubhouse | Venue, New Orleans | Get your price estimate Oops! Don from management was very responsive to all our requests, and he sure cooked a mean brisket. Her attention to detail was unparalleled, and she rolled with the punches with good humor. My husband and I got married here on May 13th. Audubon park is turning into the best venue in NOLA. Champagne was passed to guests upon arrival. The food was delicious. I couldn't have been happier with my venue choice! We had the evening scheduled out with Michelle - time of arrival, first dances, cake cutting, etc. And it really did. Cons: 100% recommend. I just adore the beautiful setting and the true Louisiana feel of the Clubhouse. The Oak Grove is the perfect place to say your "I dos," located in Audobon Park. We would have held off on starting if we knew! One of Courtney's favorite parts of the wedding was when the officiant - family friend Andy LeBlanctold the couple to "repeat after me." "Adam whispered, 'Repeat after me,'" she says. We would definitely recommend Audubon Nature Institute for anyone planning a New Orleans wedding! The ceremony under the Oak trees at Audubon Clubhouse was absolutely breathtaking, and the weather was perfection! RESERVATIONS Walk-ins welcome, but we recommend reservations to avoid a wait. The Tea Room was sized perfectly for the amount of guests we had and I love the interior and the gardens. For anyone considering getting married at the Tea Room, I would definitely recommend! Get the meat pies. Even the chef was out at the rehearsal and made sure to introduce himself and let me know we would be taken care of. The gorgeous outdoor scene for this wedding was under moss-draped oaks and particularly magical with dramatic late afternoon rays of sunshine and sounds of the church bells chiming . I was born and raised in New Orleans and am very picky about my gumbo and seafood I promise this is some of the best I tasted. The clubhouse has a wrap-around porch where guests sat, as well as lounge seating and other tables out on two patios by the old trees, strewn with Spanish moss. 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. My guests spent all night exploring the exhibits and partying. Lastly, the night before the reception, an 18-wheeler clipped the entrance of the Tea Room. Audubon thinks of EVERYTHING. It was mouthwatering. My total cost for food and drink was ~$12,000 (remember this is for ~200 people). I didn't have to lift a finger. Report 0 Reply. I never imagined I would actually get married there. nd the chef was so accommodating and used my husbands crawsfish monica recipe instead of his own. She was amazing and I was so thankful to have her (when I spilled food on my dress, she scrubbed it with club soda for me). The Tea Room was AMAZING! Take a look at some pictures of the Tea Room and you will fall in love! The scenery was just beautiful and their catering has several green initiatives. (It's because they're THAT GOOD.). I had a sit down dinner, so one con is that I couldnt taste a lot of the dinner options since their tastings more feature the hor doeurves but the food turned out great! WOW!!! My wedding coordinator was Christine Huner with Audubon and she was so amazing. We really bonded right away. feel like I wasn't in the loop. This wedding was a long time in the making! Everything was so perfect that I want to do it all over again every year. Breakfast was great, service is great, food was affordable, and the view is gorgeous. Kalin Zeringue is incredible & has this down to a science! The staff were professional and everything flowed as planned. re we). They have a private room for the wedding party, which is great for the bride to change or just sit down and rest for a minute. Kelley was so responsive, answering all my questions and minimizing my trips into town which I strongly appreciated. They were all extremely attentive to the bride and groom, and to me too. Highly recommend!!! 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. Vivian was a dream to work with from the moment we met her. Thank you so much Alex! Of all of our stellar vendors, The Audubon Sea Lion Pavilion for our ceremony and Tea Room for our reception were the absolute best. She was unprofessionally rude rolling her eyes, when asked where the ceremony was being held (it was out back a Good Morning Emily, The ceremony under the oak trees was beautiful, and the reception in the clubhouse worked really well. Our newly renovated ballroom and enclosed stone patio holds up to 180 guests. In addition, Jordan held a helpful planning meeting to go over the "day of" plan. The food, bar, tables, linens, even chairs! I just got married at the Clubhouse on Saturday and if I could give it 10 stars, I would! Because it was on a Friday during the day, it only cost me $1000 to rent the facility. and Bayou Swamp Exhibit. We would definitely recommend the Tea Room if youre interested in it at all! 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. They did the best they could, but it would have been better to have Christine there. I cannot say enough about our experience with the Audubon Tea Room. What an amazing venue, especially during the day! We booked this venue even before it had reopened from covid (1/21 and our wedding as 12/21) but Kalin made us feel secure an We were recently married at the Audubon Clubhouse and I couldn't be more grateful to their gracious and professional staff. concept venue. The evening of the wedding it was a little windy, so I went ahead and ordered the tent that was connected to the Clubhouse and it was so pretty!!!! My wedding was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined, and all of my guests raved about the trees and the moss and the beautiful lawns and the overall Southern, New Orleans feel. Thank you. My guests were raving about the fried artichokes, Audubon Pasta and roast beef. There are cheaper prices for children who consume non-alcoholic beverages. The Tea Room easily accommodated all our guests with 20 ten-seater 66" round tables arranged in four rows of five. 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 I'm confident they would once again deliver and that they would once again be a pleasure to work with. I attended a wedding here one Saturday night. You and your loved ones are sure to love this romantic and important destination! From the ceremony, to the cocktail hour, to the reception. 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. ceremony in was full of leaves, standing water and moss from the trees. 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. The Audubon Tea Room was by far the most outstanding. Several people commented on the fact that there was no lag time, between courses. We were very pleased with the entire staff. It was everything we could have hoped for/dreamed of and more! The staff even packed all the leftovers for us, which got devoured. I really can't say enough good about this venue--the enchanting atmosphere and the incredible service provided by the coordinator and catering team made our night perfect. I do not know where to begin with my review. We argued it and got back to our original pricing, but they had completely changed all the alcohol brands and didn't tell us beforehand. The price for everything for 100 guests was perfect for our budget; with the total cost of the ceremony site, reception site, food, and drink under $8,000. - If you love oaks, the grounds are gorgeous. 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. Jordan was so sweet and accommodating to make our wedding day exactly how we wanted. The space itself is magical. She ensured everything was completed as planned, all while in the midst of peak wedding season here in NOLA! 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. The food was fabulous, the service was impeccable, and the people were so warm and invitin We had our ceremony and reception at the Audubon Zoo, and we could not have been happier with the venues or the team of people who helped us to plan and pull off our special day! - so I knew what times things would be happening but I didn't have to worry about it at all. (After a long wedding day, this was AMAZING.) The Audubon Nature Institute's mission is to bring knowledge, awareness, and excitement to people with regard to all things nature-related. What a beautiful place and we received compliments galore. Each was better than the last. Everyone complimented how tasty the food was, how beautiful the space was, and how easy everything flowed together. When booking your wedding at Audubon Nature Institute, you will have a choice from multiple locations, both indoor and outdoor. Made up of various museums and parks, the venue showcases the best of Louisiana's habitat, flora, and fauna. "Our wedding day was very us and it was very special." The Audubon Tea Room was a dream! She answered all our questions and even helped with the decorations the day of when things were being delivered. The chairs were brown ballroom style chairs (not really in our color scheme, but no one noticed). She also helped 'direct' the rehearsal, so everyone knew what to do. 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. Luckily, the golfer didn't really interfere with the wedding photos. They had wonder service. The food is superb and the service outstanding. I had several people tell me it was the best food that they have ever eaten at a wedding. The Audobon Nature Institute can offer you and your partner plenty in the way of services and amenities. Planning Tools; Vendors; Wedding Website; . Her passion for people and her work is top-notch. I had my wedding at the Audubon Tea Room last month and it was absolutely beautiful! All the guests were talking how beautiful everything was and how good the food was, drinks, etc. BOOK AN AUDUBON VENUE For inquiries about all our Audubon venues contact our event experts at 504-212-5301 or fill out the inquiry form below. Everyone at the Audubon Tea Room bent over backwards to accommodate all of us and made sure we were all happy and enjoying ourselves. My favorite thing about this space is the wrap around porch and the way it makes indoor and outdoor space feel connected. And it sure did; Kalin, the staff, and catering helped create just perfect ambiance! Find a Table Today Now 2 people The staff included servers, bartenders, and an attendant for my husband and I. John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove is a historic wedding venue in Audubon, Philadelphia. All of the food and drink tables were manned by professionals who looked like they were having fun too. I would get married all over again if I could!!! The quality of service was SO good that I did not need to hire a day-of wedding planner. My daughter decided on the outdoor option. We attended a couple of food tastings beforehand to help decide what we wanted to offer. The pair exchanged vows before 160 guests at the Audubon Clubhouse on Nov. 4, 2017. Styled Shoots; Featured Couples; Blog; . - We were able to have a private moment between the ceremony and reception in which we had drinks and small plates to enjoy some food and relax in the bridal suite while our guests enjoyed cocktail hour. The staff was amazing! When we think back to the day, we cannot think of a single thing we would have changed. location and our wedding guests are still talking about what an amazing wedding it was and rallying for us to get married every year because they had so much fun. I've been told by many of my guests that this was one of the best weddings they've been to. Kalin had told us that she would leave before the end of t Kalin and her team were FANTASTIC at bare minimum. We then took our party to the French Quarter, so we didn't feel like the reception was too short. Not to mention majority of the vendors are from Texas. It's a beautiful venue and the outdoor ceremony under the live oak trees was perfect. The venue is awesome. Perry went above and beyond in helping us throughout our booking. Haha. (If they hadn't have made us, we really wouldn't have gotten to.) While it may not matter to some couples, the Clubhouse also has plenty of parking for guests (unlike many downtown venues). She kept checking on us throughout the night, made sure we had a taste of all of the food, refilled our drinks, kept us on schedule - she was the perfect attendant! 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. The chance of rain suddenly spiked the day before our wedding, and Kalin already had a back up plan in place/organized. I never had a single worry. Typical Cost: The all-inclusive wedding package starts at $13,000; the a la carte wedding options start at $6,000 Capacity: 250 Bonus: The all-inclusive wedding package includes food, a bar, the wedding cake, ceremony decor, centerpieces, and all the chairs, tables, and linens required for a ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception. The night was magical for the bride and groom and the parents too. Made up of various museums and parks, the venue showcases the best of Louisiana's habitat, flora, and fauna. 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. It was a huge hit with our guest. I mean bridals at the zoo and group pictures on the carousel?! Thank you, Audubon!! You really cant beat it! She was professional while still fun and understanding of each detail. The clubhouse is beautiful inside and the wrap-around porch and patio were perfect for guests to sip cocktails under the stars. The most unexpectedly welcome and necessary benefit that Audubon offered was a bridal attendant, who made sure that my husband and I never had an empty glass of water or champagne or whatever we wanted (snowballs in December? My event coordinator Denise walked the route and noted where all the puddles were beforehand so we could avoid them. We loved how the ceremony space flowed so effortlessly into the reception space. JW Marriott New Orleans jwmarriottnola 3,990 followers had is that the Tea Room attendant who was supposed to be getting myself and my husband drinks all night was nowhere to be found, unless she was getting us for the cake cutting or bouquet toss. We saved a ton of money by having a Sunday day wedding but still received top-notch service the entire time. NOLAbridealmost member. I had my wedding here 10/6/17, but it was supposed to be on 10/7/17. The Queen's Room was a lifesaver, for when we needed to get away for a few minutes.
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