We attended a fundraiser at this reception hall. The venue is attractive, well maintained, and the…read moreair conditioning was adequate on a very hot evening. The restrooms were clean, although I think they could be too small for a packed event.

The Madison looks like a pretty place to hold a wedding. There are beautiful chandeliers, nice wood…read morepaneling, and the room has enough space to hold all your wedding guests comfortably. That being said a lot of things are made up quite beautifully for weddings. Most good wedding decorators can make a Waffle House look pretty if given enough time and money to do such a thing. So I give a lot of credit to them and not so much the building at The Madison. I've seen thousands of weddings and this place doesn't wow you like some places. There is just too much wood going on here for my tastes. Hardwood floors and wood paneling! The prices are very reasonable here though so that is an important factor when shopping around for a reception hall.

Wow, what a wonderful time we had here. We wanted an authentic Cajun experience and got it. The…read morehosts opened up their house. The other guests were from the area and shared their home cooked Cajun food with us. We learned first-hand about the legendary Cajun hospitality. We took the two rooms in the house. We had one bath between us. Everything was clean, modern and in good shape. Gerri and Liz took us on a fishing excursion. They had kayaks and a paddle boat as well. If we get back to this part of the world we will definitely stay there again.

Fantastic. Bed. and. Breakfast. That's all you need to know, truly an amazing property, great host,…read moreclean, well kept, and the price was unbelievable! Stayed here for my birthday with my fiancé and had an amazing time, honestly wish we could have stayed longer. Thanks again for the great birthday, hope to see you guys again soon!

Simply beautiful, this is truly a hidden gem as most will go to Avery Island to see Tabasco hot…read moresauce birthplace, but this is a must on any list, if only to see the beautiful peacocks, and gardens are breathtaking to include the lake. Great for outdoor weddings.

This has to be the most beautiful lunch spot in Louisiana... rolling hills covered in gardens and…read morelive oaks, calmly strutting peacocks, and panoramic vistas of a beautiful lake. The beverages are delicious, the gumbos solid, and the entrees are hearty. The paninis seem a bit out of place, but the rest of the menu has plenty to choose from. My relatives love the chili, however my favorite dish is the eggplant Michelle, a seafood and eggplant casserole in a hot ceramic dish. The house bread is fresh and satisfying. The Caesar's salad is missing the sharpness in its sauce and there seems to be another type of cheese subbed in for the Parmesan... other than that the experience is wonderful.

Bartenders were excellent. Ambience was friendly and beautiful. Drinks are pricey but I'll be backread more

My buddy came into a few tickets for a Music Festival Fund Raiser (?¿) Don't quote me on that but I…read moreswear that's what they told me the event was that evening. Alas, I digress.. The place is constructed of exclusively wood, exposed brick & old sheet metal. It had an immediate charm about it for sure and overall would be a great place for an event. We parked in the large lot on the same plot as the building. My first reaction to the place was how cool and aesthetically pleasing it is - especially for the little neighborhood it's in:/ They've got a relatively large, healthy lawn in the back with the the little bulb lights that everybody likes. There was also a stage out back but it wasn't being used when I was there. From the parking lot you take a few steps up to the floor level of the wrap around porch. As you actually enter the building you enter into the smaller of the two main chambers. There will be a bar to your immediate right and the larger, stage room to our left. Naturally there was a band playing in the larger, banquet style room. As mentioned it had a stage on the far end and also a bar with plenty of open space for seating/dancing/tom-foolery. On a quick side note, the bar had a quite expansive and modestly priced assortment of your typical offerings. I will say the bartender I had knew nothing about the local beer much less helpful wine and spirit suggestions - he was friendly though :) Another quick side note, the caterer, The Habana Club, was EXCELLENT and offered extremely delicious and authentic Cuban fare. DEFINTELY check them up if you're in the area and into that sort of thing. TL;DR Definitely worth using for a private party or trying to get into the next local event they're hosting. Until next time.. CHEERS !!!

This is an old building but it scores points for the fact that there really isn't a bad seat in the…read morehouse. Sound quality seems to vary a bit by performance.

We saw our first show in Lafayette Shen Yun.. we received our tickets from will call, which was…read morereadily available, and was able to go in to be seated. The area was smaller than we're used to however was still nice and comfortable, and the show was amazing. Do be prepared for the traffic while leaving the parking lot, it may be worth it to use the parking garage on the side.

When one hears the word "gumbo," our thoughts immediately go to New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and…read morefestive times in the South. Its a spicy stew that derives its influences from a variety of cultures, including the French and the Choctaw Indians. It involves combining a mixture of meats and vegetables in a thick soup. When served with rice, this makes a hearty and affordable meal that can feed many people. I had the luck to try another kind of Gumbo - audio gumbo, in the form the jubilant sounds of Gumbo Entertainment. At two different functions I attended recently, the music provided was handled exclusively by Gumbo. The harmonies selected were a nouveau hybrid of old school soul, current pop music, and a few tried-and-true classics. Gladys Knight may have made a cameo, too. At both events (one party, one wedding), the dance floor was filled with lively souls, slow dancing to melodic ballads, or gyrating to faster rhythms. Even those sitting at tables couldn't help but tap their feet to the strains of the music. Like a traditional gumbo, these DJs take various compositions and make a phonic feast for the spirit. They also provide Emcee services as well. If you are in need of good music for an event, I would highly suggest having Gumbo satiate the tastes of your guests.

DJ Corey was great!!! My husband and I weren't that big on music so we felt kind of lost when it…read morecame to picking out songs for our wedding. But when we had our first meeting with Corey, he REALLY put our minds at ease. It really wasn't as complicated as I thought! He just asked us what kind of music we were into and told us that we could send him a list of songs that we do want to have played, and he would take care of the rest. On the day of the wedding, we were VERY happy with the selection. The only thing I wasn't THAT happy with was that he played "Love and Marriage" from Married with Children when we first down at reception. I like the show a lot but it just threw me off guard. So not only is Corey awesome at DJing, but he also did a great job helping out our photographers in coordinating pictures. He would be on the mic telling people to get together in one section, for example. And he did a great job announcing when the different events started, etc. Overall, we loved Corey and he has such great energy and always puts a smile on your face.

We had our wedding exactly a week ago and people are still talking about how much fun they had in…read morebig part because of the music! Jared absolutely crushed it! We had a slew of guests from all over the country, all different generations and he tapped into music for everyone. Personal favorite was the spot on play of bust a move, into poison, into yellowcard. Our guests went nuts! Jared was also super professional and as nice as they come. Everyone throughout the whole process was an absolute pleasure to work with!

Aaron Lane and his team were the best. I called them after both my photographer and my wedding…read morecoordinator recommended them. They made us feel comfortable from the very start that they would take care of everything and ensure the best party. They were always extremely responsive. Aaron was booked for my date, and so Chris deejay-ed the party. We had a long phone call with him ahead of time (out-of-town wedding), and he got to know our style and preferences. At the reception, he made the sound fill the room perfectly and mixed a great combo of music that had our wedding guests dancing the night away. Chris is a true DJ who mixes and creates the perfect atmosphere rather than just hitting 'play' on a playlist. He also took care of a few other sounds needs we had for the wedding. I had so many guests tell me what a great time they had on the dance floor. I very highly recommend Aaron Lane Productions!

Need a wedding venue in Lafayette? This is a great place…read more Before we get into the review I have a few disclaimers. I have no idea how much this venue costs or how easy they are to work with. I am sure they are lovely. I am writing this review as someone who performed a wedding ceremony here, drank some wine, and ate some food. With that in mind, we are gathered here today to write this review. The Truss Room is named after the large trussed roof. At least that is what I guessed based on the name and the view of the roof. It is one large room that had the venue/reception area on one side and the bar/food area on the other. The wedding had around 150 guests (I am guessing). There was ample food and drinks for everyone. As an officiant, the acoustics were great but I am a loud dude so if you are a whisperer, get you a microphone. The food was very good and people seemed happy. The wine was also good and people seemed to enjoy it. PS. I wonder if Yelp will allow me to add Reverand to my name.