This hall has been around for exactly 40 yrs now and specializes in weddings and wedding…read morereceptions. The Jefferson Orleans North takes care of all of your wedding needs as it is fully catered from the DJ to the wedding cake to the food and alcohol. If you are planning a wedding they can accomodate groups from 100-400ppl. Meetings, banquets, Sweet 16's, and proms are all regularly booked here as well. They also hold twice weekly big band era dances from the 40's. It is a sight to see people still doing the waltz, the argentine tango, the quickstep, the rumba, and the like to music from the big band era. Don't hesitate to check them out. They have been around for 40 yrs for good reason.

Alright. I'm ready to let you all in on an awesome secret. This place is one of the hidden gems in…read morethe New Orleans area. Yes, The Jefferson Orleans North is a reception hall. Yes, you can have a Sweet 16 or a wedding here. But there's something else. Something I just discovered myself. On Sunday nights, from 7-10, The Jefferson Orleans North hosts The Pat Barberot Orchestra, which is a real big band. Not only that, but you can actually dance. Like...real dancing. Like the type of dancing that they did in the 40's and 50's where you actually hold someone close and move around the dance floor. I understand that the Jefferson Orleans has been holding these weekly dances since the 70's. My grandmother used to come here in the 80's. Also, and I just have to be honest, most of the people who actually go to dance are in their 70's, 80's and even 90's. And they are the most delightful people in the world and quickly make you realize that you are never too old for a spin around the dance floor. So, why do I like it here? Because when you are on the huge dance floor and listening to a real big band, you are transported to a different time. You're transported to a time when life was a bit simpler and the music was really good. Maybe you are thinking, "Well, that sounds good and all, but I don't know how to dance." Okay, well neither do I. I know the basic box step and a few small swing steps and that's about it. I'm not going to be winning any dancing contests any time soon. But I still have so much fun and all of the people who actually do know how to dance are always encouraging. The dancers at the Jefferson Orleans are so excited when younger people come in and I promised them that I would do my best to bring in new faces. So, that's where you come in. Put on your best dress or suit (yes, it's that type of vibe) and join us on a Sunday night at 6:30. If you want, feel free to shoot me a message and I will let you know when I will be there, so that you will see a familiar face. I guarantee that you will have a good time.

FUTURE BRIDES AND GROOMS, BEWARE. I came here this past weekend for close friend's wedding…read morereception and truly wanted to enjoy myself, but found it utterly IMPOSSIBLE. Why? Because - whether by accident or in a crude, intentional attempt to save money - the building manager neglected to turn on the AC in the entire ballroom until halfway through the reception. It is reproachfully unacceptable that this was allowed, and I truly hope my friends received some sort of discount or refund for this shameful act of gross negligence that made the evening only a fraction as enjoyable as it could have been. How does one eat and dance and celebrate when one is sweating through gowns or suits? I mean, I can't wipe my mouth when my napkin is already drenched in the sweat from my brow. We asked a waiter why it was so hot, and he had the gall to admit the AC was not, in fact, broken; when we pressed him and then asked why it was so hot, he couldn't give us an answer and scurried away. If you say your event space has the capacity for 600 guests, then you need to plan to be able to accommodate the body heat of those 600 guests and TURN. ON. THE. AIR. CONDITIONING. The only reason this is not a 1 star review is that the traditional Vietnamese and Chinese food provided by their catering department was absolutely delicious - cooked and seasoned perfectly and elegantly plated. But I'm not going to discuss that any further here, BECAUSE I'M STILL REALLY HOT FROM THE LACK OF AC.

I enjoy this place a lot. Pretty spacey . Most occasions here requires catering. I feel like this…read moreplace is perfect for a nice wedding, or cozy ball with under 500 people. There's parking right in front the facility. Everything is nice. Actually, My High School Proms were held here and they were able to place a DJ and also the Catering Food Stations in here as well. The lightning in this Hall is amazing and eloquent. The Hall is nicely decorated and there is a lot of room in this place. Overall This is a beautiful place and every time I came to an event here the servers and waitresses/waiters were nice and attentive. I enjoy my time here everytime!

In 2023 my daughter had the most beautiful wedding here. She wanted a courtyard wedding and the…read morerain stopped 30 minutes before go time . We wiped off the chairs just as they were preparing the inside for the ceremony. God blessed us with good food, open bar DJ dancing and a second line band to end the day for 100 people under $20k. Would highly recommend

In 2003, we had a small intimate wedding and Ms. Broel made it very special in every way. We…read morewanted to elope but didn't wish to cheat ourselves of the special traditions that mark the day (ie. special vows, beautiful wedding dress & tuxs, cake cutting, champagne toast). We just it on a very micro level, inviting only one couple each as witnesses. It was just as we wanted and my sister still boasts, "it was the best wedding I've ever been to". The location was beautiful, and the dressing room was stunning. Maybe we'll rebook for our upcoming 25th anniversary.

This venue is AMAZING!!!! Not only is the plantation and grounds beautiful. Laura, her family, and…read morethe rest of the staff were so wonderful to work with from the very first tour of the place to our wedding day! they have everything set up so perfectly and make it all so easy to host an event here. The food was impeccable!!! all of our guests are still raving about it weeks after the wedding. highly highly recommend and we can't thank Laura and her family for providing us with the wedding of our dreams!!

I was lucky enough be able to check out this venue for a fancy event…read more The space here is lovely. This large piece of property is surrounded by lovely trees and gardens that make any event picturesque. Outside there is a seating area with a fireplace where you can take in the view. Inside there is a bar in the front and then a big room where the party happens and then there is a connected room with great light and views. On the night I was here, the entire "outside" room was illuminated and the yard area was beautifully lit. I like that the space is large enough so that you don't feel stuffed into the space. The staff was attentive and cleared everything as needed and the bartenders were fast about keeping up with the crowd. I didn't eat much, but the food I did have was good.

My husband and I hired The Uncommon Event to plan our wedding which was held in May 2012. Nikki at…read moreThe Uncommon Event did a fantastic job going through the timeline (it was literally minute to minute!) and provided fantastic ideas for our ceremony and reception. The Uncommon Event is an adorable husband and wife team that takes to heart what they do. The rehearsal was a breeze (and my wedding party consisted of twenty-two people!) and Nikki was there every step of the way during the ceremony and the reception. Every detail was in order any everything literally ran smoothly. I cannot say enough about The Uncommon Event, I am even hiring their planning services for my up-coming baby shower this August! Side Note: Don't be fooled by the previous one star review, it seems that what happened there was that the bride thought she had the planning package when in fact she only had a coordinating package. The Uncommon Event provides different packages to suit their client's needs and budgets...one of the reasons why I love them!

New Orleans was a destination wedding for my Husband and me. Although my husband is originally from…read moreNew Orleans, we currently live in California. We desperately needed a professional that was local to New Orleans and well connected in the business to assist us with the wedding planning for our big day. Based on the "Why Higher Us" Points posted on the Uncommon Event website, we hired Nikki Barrow for the month of planning. What I would like to share with our readers is what our expectations were and what types of services were actually rendered. To sum it up, we were truly left disappointed, myself in tears, and we definitely weren't stress free as her services claimed. "Why Higher Us" 1. The venue coordinator cannot be the wedding planner. They coordinate the logistics of the venue. We manage the remaining 90% of the details that go into your wedding to ensure pure perfection. (My Response: It is true that most venues will come with a wedding coordinator. We got married at the St. Charles Presbyterian Church and our reception was held at the Audubon Tea Room. I don't know what the "remaining 90%" consisted of, but both coordinators at the venues handled all of the logistics for their respective venues. So in retrospect, we realized that we would have been fine without a wedding planner.) 5. We provide logical timeline guidance. There are a vast amount of steps in the wedding planning process and we ensure that every task is completed in a timely manner. (My Response: This point is just laughable, primarily because we provided her with the budget, venue and vendor information, logistics and timeline for the church ceremony and the Reception. For the Reception set-up, we found out that for every step of the way, she consulted with some of our friends and guests that was there to take direction from her, but instead she took direction from them. We were very disappointed with this news since we paid for her professional assistance to "ORCHESTRATE" as she calls it, our perfect wedding day, stress free. This unfortunately was not the case. ) 6. We get the job done. Planning a wedding can be very time-consuming. We make certain that all of the preparations are executed in an efficient and effective manner while allowing you peace of mind. (My Response: The website keeps referring to "We", so my husband and I were under the impression that she had a team that she worked with to setup the Reception to our vision. Not the case. She works alone. Once we found out that she was not willing to setup items at the reception (after she had already agreed to) I became very stressed and brought to tears because it was now 1 week before the wedding. I wanted to fire her but my husband convinced me that it was too late to find a replacement person. We ended up having to pay for people to come help set-up the ATR. ) 7. We protect your investment. You have dreamed of this day since you were a child. You want it to be perfect. Think of us as your wedding insurance that virtually guarantees everything will run smoothly on your big day! (My Response: If we did not explicitly tell her to do something then it wasn't getting done. Nor did she provide any advice on how to deal with crisis situations. For example, we needed to find a wedding cake because our original person "fleur de treats" cancelled. All we got was her sympathy but no plan of action. We planned every detail of our wedding from California which was very time consuming and stressful. This required us to take several trips to New Orleans to deal with Vendors because at that point we were just not satisfied with her competency.) 9. We provide peace of mind. We handle all issues that arise during the wedding planning process so that you can rest assured that you will have a flawless wedding day. (My Response: Here is an example of quite the opposite. She informs us that the Gift Box that we had delivered to her home had not arrived. Because we were an out-of-town couple we requested that our guests only provide gift cards and monetary gifts to avoid a huge shipping cost. During the wedding, guests were constantly walking up to my husband and me asking where to put their gifts because they weren't comfortable just leaving money in a card on a table. This could have been easily remedied if our wedding planner would have thought to just purchase a large gift bag from Walgreens, or a colored vase from Wal-Mart or even a large decorative container from the 99 cent store would have solved this issue. Who knows how many gifts we didn't receive because of this failure to provide a reasonable and simple solution to a problem. If it weren't for my husband, sister and close family and friends that helped us through this whole planning, it is our final observation that investing our time, energy, money and reliance on Nikki Barrow from the Uncommon Event was a complete waste.)

They made sure that all of our guest were taken cared of, made sure our photography team was also…read moretaken cared of. Made sure the wedding stayed the course and made sure that my husband and I had some time to ourselves that way we could eat. Speaking of the food, it was really good, nothing was over or undercooked, everything tasted fresh and delicious. My guest loved the bar, all of the drinks that were served tasted amazing. The staff was amazing, my kid made a friend there with them. And everything that we had for the price was well worth it. If we went back in time we would choose this place again!

The Presidential Palace was the best choice for my husband and I's ceremony and reception. The…read moreservice was phenomenal and the food was delish. The atmosphere was beautiful and perfect for our family and friends. The owner, Miss Diane and staff welcomed us with authentic hospitality. I was nervous at the beginning, but Miss Diane assured me it would be great, calming my nerves greatly. And it was great! The pictues came out beautiful! Kevin (one of the owners and chef), prepared special platters for us and our families, with special attention to everyones diet needs. Thank you Kevin! It was one of the most beautiful nights of our lives. All of us had a great time!

I came here for a beautiful wedding, and this place had everything you need from start to finish!…read moreThe wedding and reception doubled in the same venue, and it was not only convenient for the attendees, but also versatile for shifting the mood from wedding ceremony to party time! For starters, there's ample parking ,and space is large. The inside was beautiful, with nice design, not to mention the wedding designers definitely did their thing! There were very eloquent stairs from which the bride entered, which added to the storytelling of the couple's big day! After the ceremony, a kitchen window opened and catering set up the food along the back wall, allowing the space to quickly transit from a sacred ceremony to a fun time! The music shifted, there was an open bar, and LOTS of dancing! I haven't been to a wedding that held its reception in the same space as the ceremony, but I appreciated it for several reasons! One being that it saved me an extra commute. Two being that it allowed the bridal party the ability for a swift change without having to transport wardrobe and accessories to another location. And three being that we didn't have to wait on food or wait hours for everyone to situate at another space! Normally, you find yourself waiting or needing to find something to do in the in-between time. This was convenient, clever, and elegant, and I strongly recommend people using the space for their wedding if they want to hit 2 birds in 1 stone while not compromising on the elegance. Amazing ceremony, awesome venue!

Nola Space as far as I know is Dance Quarter…read more I have no idea why this place carries two names Not sure if when the new owner purchased the building the name was changed or not at that time Dance lessons. Rehearsals. Performances. And Dance Socials It doesn't look like the cafe is in operation anymore

We booked a private swing dance lesson and was directed to this studio. Nice studio with good sound…read moresystem. This location used to be an old firehouse.