A'BULAE

n mind. THANK YOU for allowing us to have our pug puppy be a part of our day. We very much think of her as part of the family, so it was such a nice touch!

eally set a budget yet, we didn’t want to go over $16,000 for the whole wedding but were willing to stretch that for the perfect venue. This place wouldn’t even let us look at them because they said they were too expensive for us. When we finally convinced them to set up a tour they emailed us and said “ We want to be respectful of your time, and our venue will be over $16,000 for your date” yes, we were aware of that but we wanted to keep an mind... we had already told them we didn’t want a venue that plays games with us, and this one definitely would have done so. If you want a stress free wedding, we suggest staying away, because just emailing them for two days gave me anxiety.

windows, gorgeous bridal suite, big dance floor, great rooftop- the event has everything you need for a wedding. The team at A'bulae was fantastic and all my guests cannot stop complimenting how great the venue was. When you arrive for the tour you leave knowing everything that you need to know. They give you all the pricing upfront so there are no hidden fees. We didn't use them but they also include in-house services like photography, DJ and videographer so that you don't need to do a lot of research. Everything was executed perfectly and I am so happy that I choose them for my wedding. Of course, Nancy and Jenna did a fantastic job as well. I didn't need to interact with them often because I had a wedding planner who did most of the communication to them but when I did have questions they were quick in responding and I had confidence that the day would go well. Be aware this venue is a little pricey! They do price gouge you on a couple of items -if you don't use their DJs it's a $300 fee to use someone else and an additional fee to use the space for the ceremony- not included in the room rental price. But during the tour they give you all of these prices up front so there are no surprises. Overall, I was super happy with them and so happy I chose A'bulae for my wedding.

customer service and ease of communication was a huge plus. They also made us feel as they were going to take care of everything and we would not have to worry- they actually told us they were like a "one stop shop" with Bellegala in house- we were ecstatic! Our experience with them plateaued about 1/1.5 months before our wedding though as we stopped getting communication from Mintahoe (the company you book all of your details through). I am a very detail oriented person, so in our initial consult we agreed to have details finalized 2 wks before the date, so 1. they could ask any questions they needed for their end and 2. I could relax the week of. They were thrilled as they "love detail oriented brides" who can get their details in early. So I was very confused that we couldn't get in touch with Mintahoe for the 3.5 wks before our event. Due to their unresponsiveness, we spent the week of our wedding discussing/finalizing details so we could get a final number to pay just before our event date. Where our experience took a large downturn though was the day of our wedding. They have a wonderful technology package- no doubt the reason for the 10k room fee. You can really do a lot with the room too so it took us hours to choose the selections we wanted- We were quite surprised to see that some of the selections we chose weren't even the correct style/color we communicated we wanted. Furthermore, some of the options we paid for weren't even used/turned on. One of the options we were most excited for was the GOBO projection. This projects your monogram on the wall and/or dance floor, adds a great dynamic to the room and unfortunately one the venue just didn't turn on. Looking back, I can see why this happened as the venue reached out hours before our event asking for our selections. We were told that they found them an hour later, but its clear that they didn't find them and instead of asking us before the event started (we used their rooms to get ready), they just chose a few options that they thought we'd like. I wish it could have stopped there, but then came their in-house Bellegala DJ... For those of you who haven't used this service, you fill out a long questionnaire, get matched with a DJ based on your choices and have an hour consultation with him. We had a band (which he kept forgetting) so just needed him to play social hour music, announce my husband and I into the room, play three first dance songs and three 15 minute sets during the band breaks. This proved to be difficult as we were announced exactly in the way we asked the DJ not to announce us (as though we were at a sporting event to a crowd of mostly age 50+). Then, not only did he not use the first dance track we emailed him before the wedding (that was specifically edited for our choreographed dance), he cut the dance track short so our first dance looks very odd in our wedding video. If that wasn't enough, during dinner with our guests he proceeded to give us his unsolicited feedback on how we should change the evenings timeline so it made more sense to him- he did this twice. We had an hour consultation with him and he had our contact information. This should have been taken care of before the day of the event.

ts associated with nearly everything. The day of venue coordinator (unfortunately not Nancy) did not appear informed on any info of our wedding. She told multiple people the wrong time for the ceremony and dinner and was a bit disorganized during the walk-through. In addition to this, the on-site sound + digital crew made several mistakes through out our night even after we filled out the detailed paperwork AND had a conference call with them. When we addressed our disappointments, Shane (digital coordinator) made several disappointing excuses and then just stopped responding to my emails (maybe because they were already paid?). A'bulae requires you to work with Mintahoe for catering services and that was also a subpar experience. It would take prolonged periods of times to get responses from people there and at the end of the night they ended up giving our unclaimed dinners to their staff without telling us. All in all, I'd recommend anyone going with A'bulae to be over communicative with the staff there in order to make sure things are executed properly because unfortunately the hefty rental fee does not equate to excellence in service.

m!), and the rooftop was the perfect space to enjoy a gorgeous summer evening. We did our ceremony inside so we didn't have to stress about weather at all - the ceremony set up was gorgeous, then guests loved being able to go up to the rooftop during the reception if they so desired! The entire day flowed so seamlessly - first look and photos into ceremony into cocktail hour into dinner into dancing... it was just so easy! The venue was beautiful and fitting for all parts of the day (and we brought in zero extra decorations), and the lighting fit the space perfectly (thanks, Shane!) Of course, no review would be complete without mentioning Jenna and Nancy. These two were SO great - it felt like we had hired wedding planners! They kept everything on track during the planning process and in the months leading up to the wedding. At the start, Jenna gave amazing recommendations for other vendors outside of A'BULAE - beauty, invitations, even name-changing! They were both so organized and helpful in responding to any question we had, without making us feel silly for asking. They calmed any nerves or questions, and they gave great advice to help us make it a very special day! A'BULAE was truly one of the best vendor choices we made!

iful and unique it is, but also due to the amazing staff. Couldn't say enough good things about it!

able to relax and really enjoy the day. I would recommend them to anyone!

and felt that their team was on the same page every step of the way. The venue is unique with the wow factor that we were seeking. Our guests are still commenting that the wedding and reception were the nicest they have ever attended. -- Down to a seasoned wedding planner who was in attendance. A'Bulae was perfect. We would not hesitate to return. We highly recommend this venue.

elping to keep me on track and very close to stress-free! I would highly recommend A'bulae for your upcoming wedding!

ae and their entire team for making our day so memorable and amazing! I would highly recommend them to anyone out there looking to get married! Absolutely tremendous experience!

o make sure our day went off without a hitch! We truly had the most amazing experience and day. If the rooftop is available DEFINITELY take advantage of it! All of my guests loved it up there. PICK A'BULAE!

a BEAUTIFUL bridal suite, grooms room, roof deck, large dance floor, spacious bar, floor to ceiling windows, in house catering, and a supportive staff. It's a gorgeous venue that doesn't require a lot of decor. The day was so special for us and we have no regrets. We wish we could have the wedding all over again. Thank you to Jenna and Nancy for making this experience unforgettable!

eone that did and either call back or put me on a brief hold. With everything going on and all of the things a couple has to think about when planning their wedding, I felt overwhelmed until I found that Nancy and Jenna could guide with such ease. The food was fabulous. We heard from many of our guests that it was the best wedding food they have had. The staff was professional and brought the food in a timely manner. The bartenders were extremely busy but did their best to serve everyone. Event flow was flawless. The on-site coordinator was the best of the best. Thanks, Jenna! We had such a fabulous time. You did an amazing job of assuring the day went without a glitch. The amount of compliments we received on how well organized the wedding was by you is crazy. We really REALLY appreciate your help and would definitely recommended A'BULAE to any couple looking for a venue. We would also like to make a special note about the bartender, Charlie. There was a little miscommunication but he went above and beyond to sort it out and was extremely professional and really stood out as a valuable employee. Please pass our appreciation on to him (or Denise). We couldn't be more satisfied with how the day turned out and we have you, bellagala and the mintahoe staff to thank for that. Pictures to come :)

ace is so beautiful and lush. The space and people involved make you feel special. I really liked the "all-inclusive" package aspect. It was easy to see cost. At some of the other venues we looked at, it was difficult to get a good idea of how much it was going to cost (after lighting, dance floor, etc) were all added in. The main thing that was different was the "first right of refusal" thing. Most of the other venues we'd looked at had that as an option: A'BULAE did not. (In the end, that worked out for us too!) It {Bellagala} was kind of like having a wedding planner (without hiring one!). It would have been easy to access everything all under one roof. Jenna and Nancy were FANTASTIC!!!! They were hyper-responsive to all of our email questions. They were great about letting us bring in a few people who needed to see the space in order to plan for videotaping, etc. They know the space and what works well. They can explain things well and give lots of good advice. I was glad we had an impromptu meeting with Nancy a few months prior to our wedding. She gave us a lot of good things to think about (such as sender/receiver for flower girl/ring bearer) and the all important form to plan who was walking with who, timing, songs being played when/etc. It was SO HELPFUL in planning. Nancy also gave us a great idea during that meeting. She said she likes it when the bride and groom take a few minutes in the bridal suite alone just after getting married to take it all it. We did that on our wedding day: it was a really special moment for us. The venue looked beautiful. The iConcierge was fun for people to use. People enjoyed the Padzila. The screens and timing on the slideshows/messages was perfect! The Gobo light phrase was perfect. The seating/table assignments worked slick. Photomingle was fun: I think a lot of people missed that you could write on the screen AND that the photos could be printed out. Shane did a beautiful job with our event: we felt very cared for. Everyone was very professional, helpful and polite. I really appreciate Jenna's help with the decision to have the wedding inside. She pointed out a lot of important things (like guest comfort) that I hadn't been as focused on. She was of great help during the day. She helped me to settle a few details like reserved seats. I was really glad that she grabbed the bridal party for a mini-rehearsal. I know it eased the stress of a few of the bridal party. Jenna did a great job at setting us up for our entrance cues. She also grabbed us a drink while we enjoyed our first few private moment married! It was a joy to work with Jenna on the day of our wedding. It felt very "full circle". She was our first contact at A'BULAE and had given us our first tour. It just felt right to have her around during the day. She was SO HELPFUL!!! I just wanted to say a sincere thank you to the entire A'BULAE team. You all were so helpful and sincere. Your hard work made our day so easy and seamless. I felt like family. I have never been one of those girls who dreamed of what my wedding would be like...but you all managed to give me my dream wedding!

only venue I wanted. We put a deposit down the day we toured, so truly, it was our first choice and only choice! We were extremely pleased with each Bellagala vendor we worked with (DJ, Photography, Video, Floral, Live Music - Pianist). Prices were competitive and it took so much legwork out of researching and booking all these services separately ourselves. I was so pleased with the frequency of meetings and communication - enough that we didn't feel lost and on our own, but not so much that it was a burden to respond or that we were pushed into decisions we were't yet prepared to make. Our questions were always answered timely and it was clear that everyone involved truly cared that we were doing okay and having a positive experience. I had several guests tell me that it took them halfway through dinner to realize that they were sitting in the same spot where the ceremony had been. The turnover was something I was a little nervous about (again, I don\'t know why, you guys do this all the time), but it was perfectly executed. Nothing but positive things to say about the space and staff - I'm still in awe each time I visit of what a well-oiled machine A'BULAE is.Thank you for making our experience such a positive, fun, relaxed one. We will never forget the process, the day, or the people who helped make it a reality.

lae was exceptional. Everything was more structured and elegant than other venues. We used Bellagala for our photographer, DJ and florist. The tasting was great. The food tasted the same on that night and our wedding night. It was very nice to see the venue set up with tables. Denise was very helpful in our details meeting and let us know what would be cost effective. Shane did a great job with our lighting colors, IConcierge screens, our monogram and slideshow. Nancy and Jenna were very easy to work with. They answered our questions in a timely manner and made the planning process easy. Everything was perfect. We have no complaints and are very happy that we picked A'Bulae.

upfront with us about estimated costs from the venue to the cost of food. Jenna is also a close personal friend of ours but I know she treats every couple who comes through A'BULAE this way. She is amazing! After working with Jenna we then worked with Nancy. Who was equally as helpful. They were both so responsive before we even booked the venue all the way up to our wedding day. We could not have asked for a better space, staff and experience for our wedding reception. The bridal suite was amazing to get ready in. The venue was beautiful for pictures before the reception and even more beautiful once our decor was added for the reception. The reception site did not need much for decorations because it was so beautiful on its own which ended up saving us some money. A'BULAE is more expensive than other venues but you get exactly what you pay for. We wouldn't do it any other way if we could do it all over again. We could not say enough nice things about the venue. For our 300 person guest list is was the perfect space and not over crowded at all. The way the venue was set up is perfect! We couldn't use the roof top because of the time of year we go married but we liked that all our guests were in one place for the reception. We had a live band and it was also a perfect set up for a band. There are some additional costs when you get married at A'BULAE but like I said above it is worth it. Because our day went perfect! Nancy was so helpful the weeks leading up the our wedding day. She contacted all of our vendors the week of and finalized details and gave them directions and instructions. This was so helpful for me. Our wedding day went off without a flaw or I at least didn't hear about it if something went wrong because they figured it out for me. Our day of coordinator Denise was also so great. She helped the day of go so smooth. No complaints here! Best venue!!!!

st day you book to the day you get married! Our guests could not stop raving about the food, drinks, dj and beautiful spacious venue. I would LOVE to relive my wedding day at Abulae, and highly recommend it to any future bride!

y and carefree. Abulae was the perfect place to have a wedding and we would recommend this venue for any and all!

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ve me a great, organized, non-rushed tour! All of the pricing and information on amenities included was given to me right after the tour. It was nice to know what all the costs where right up front and not be surprised by anything during the planning process. Jenna and Nancy did a great job answering all my questions that led to my decision to have my wedding at A'Bulae and during the entire planning process - they responded professionally and quickly, always within a day, to emails and phone calls. Having Mintahoe as the on-site caterer made our dinner planning process with Denise go very smoothly. She constantly edited the quote she provided us with the many changes we made throughout the planning process, and always clearly answered the many questions I had. The tasting went really smoothly and the food was great! The staff is very professional. Shane, the on-site digital coordinator was so easy to work with and always gave us great direction and advice on digital content we wanted to display during the wedding. The planning form was awesome - so easy to fill out and very organized! Shane did a great job taking our ideas and bringing them to life on the screens. I just had to tell him what color scheme I wanted, and he did the rest of the work. It turned out really nice and I loved it all. Jenna and Nancy really went out of their way to ensure a smooth wedding day for us. Usually there is no parking attendant on site until an hour before the event, but all the staff was so accommodating to the wedding party and family arriving early, and had staff present to let people into the parking ramp over 4 hours prior to the wedding. This was super convenient, as there was a Saints baseball game that same day at the time of the wedding. I really appreciated the extra effort A'Bulae made to ensure everything went smoothly on the wedding day. They were all a pleasure to work with and I had the best time at my wedding! All my guests absolutely loved the venue and were very impressed by the professionalism of the staff and guards.

ue! Nancy, Jenna, and Shane are a power team and I will forever be grateful for their hard work in making our wedding amazing!

grooms suites, event lighting, roof top patio, game room, etc.). A'BULAE offers one stop shopping and is SO worth the money, you definitely get what you pay for with this venue. Their staff is absolutely wonderful; they are so friendly and helpful every step of the way. We had so many compliments on our choice of venue and we would most definitely refer A'BULAE to others. They are partnered with Bellagala which allows you to bundle various wedding services. This is not mandatory but I found it to be super convenient which helped to ease some of the stress that comes with all of the planning. They also require you to use Mintahoe for catering which we didn't necessarily mind as their food was quite delicious and we received many compliments on that as well. A'BULAE is extremely technologically advanced and offers many modern options for weddings. Some of my favorite features from this venue include the bridal and grooms suites as well as the event lighting. This venue is seriously stunning and from the second we first saw it we knew we had found something special. If we had to do it all over again we would choose A'BULAE a thousand times over!

tail. Able to accommodate a large number of people and the venue itself was gorgeous! I really liked that everything was included into one price since it would have been a headache to try to figure that all out at other venues. We went with the DJ through Bellegala (Mike V) and I'm glad we did. So many compliments on the DJ and he kept the party running smoothly once the A'BULAE EC left. Everyone was very attentive and quick to answer emails and questions. I had no concerns for the wedding leading up to it because they had everything under control. Everything was perfect the day of the wedding and a big part of that was because of Nancy, Jenna, and Denise. They made sure that I didn't have to think about too much the day of and it all ran like a well oiled machine. My guests were shocked at how amazing the venue itself was and how friendly the staff was. Even got a ton of compliments on the friendliness and professionalism of the security guards! Something I struggled with: For many people, planning a wedding or major event is a once in a lifetime thing. I felt a little overwhelmed with the food/beverage choices and felt it could have been explained a little bit better. Not that I would have changed anything, but additional information would have been helpful. Also, a written down timeline of when the next meeting would occur would have been helpful for planning for that month. I wouldn't have changed a thing about having A'BULAE as our venue and I was fairly stress free the day of mainly because of A'BULAE. So many of my guests are also going to mention what a wonderful venue it is.

I started to panic the week before the wedding!) She has a very calming quality about her, and despite being a crazed bride I left every meeting with her feeling so good and organized. Her attention to detail makes it so easy to feel carefree in the final planning stages and more importantly on your big day. The day of my wedding was perfection - everything I dreamed of and more and Jenna was a very big part of that. She really listened to me and my ideas, what I wanted and didn't want, and I never had to worry about something getting done because she was always two steps ahead of everyone else. From her texts in the morning, to seeing her be the last person in the venue at the end of the night she made everything amazing and stress free. And with a wedding party of 16, she had her hands full but she did the best job corralling everyone and directing the show. I know I keep saying amazing, but that is what she is! So nice and personable and smart! You need Jenna in your life, I promise! Absolutely worth every single penny.

most of the vendors. The food was phenomenal through Mintahoe. I would recommend A'BULAE and most of Bellagala's services to all brides that want to feel like princesses on their wedding day!

dance floor truly made for the perfect day, and the perfect wedding. To top it off, being the first July 4th wedding at A’BULAE, our guests could see fireworks being shot off from 14 different surrounding locations which added not only excitement, but romance to the night. Thank you to the staff of A’BULAE, Mintahoe Catering, and Bellagala for being so engaged and enthusiastic on our big day, and for helping it run so smoothly. As a bride, I couldn't imagine a more seamless day.

am wedding possible. Absolutely nothing went wrong and we were both stress free all day. Who could ask for anything more on such an important day?! Well, if you do, you'll get it. I cannot express how much MORE than just services they provide. The staff was amazing and thorough the entire time, and they really became important people to us! Mintahoe's catering was unbelievable. Neither my husband or I are "cake people" but we are now after we had our food tasting. Every guest at our wedding said it was the most beautiful and unique wedding they had ever been too! Trust me, this is where you want to get married - and if you agree, book fast or you may miss your chance!

to Bellagala in a panic to see if they could help. At this time, A'Bulae was under construction but was set to open a couple months before our wedding date. I was directed to talk to Nancy, the future A'Bulae Event Site Director, who gave me a tour of the space (which was just wooden pillars, dust, and construction equipment at the time, there weren't even walls). Even with that little amount to go on, Nancy did a fantastic job describing the place that would become A'Bulae and I decided to take a leap of faith and sign a contract before the space was even built, making us the first couple to be booked with A'Bulae! I would be lying if I said that A'Bulae met my expectations, it more than EXCEEDED them when everything was finally constructed. In addition to an absolutely beautiful building, I don't know what I would have done without Nancy, who was a HUGE support to me during the planning process. Nancy is someone who genuinely cares for her brides and wants to make their day as special as possible. She was the only wedding space coordinator I meet with who could envision the exact look that I was going for just by talking to me for a few minutes! Also, Nancy gave me fantastic recommendations for specific people to help with flowers, styling, DJing, etc. (If you can get Andrew as a DJ, DO IT!!) Every single person that I interacted with at A'Bulae was warm, caring and got to know me and my husband as a couple and not just as clients. On the big day, I felt like my friends were celebrating with me, not just my vendors! Nancy personally spent the afternoon drying off the rooftop after a morning rain so that we could continue to have our wedding on the roof. The rooftop space is unbelievably beautiful and the pictures I have from the wedding are so unique and different from other wedding photos that I have seen. I am always getting compliments on the beauty of the space when people see my wedding pictures. Another major benefit of A'Bulae is the bridal room and groom's room. I know that my husband and his groomsmen enjoyed watching TV and socializing in their own space. I LOVED MY SPACE!! The bridal room is more like a lounge, it's absolutely huge! The vanity seating gave me and my bridesmaids a beautiful and luxurious space to get ready, and it's perfect for on-site hair/makeup! A'Bulae also has a floral room, where we stored our bouquets and wedding flowers prior to the ceremony, and many digital decor services like Photomingle, Wedding Snap RT, and iConceirge. My guests enjoyed being able to be involved in our big day by sending photos they had taken to screens around the room to be displayed during the reception. Overall, this venue has EVERYTHING that you could want and need for your wedding. As soon as I found this place, my wedding planning stress became nonexistent, because they have everything in one place. Other places I looked at would've had to hire outside vendors at twice the price to do a job with half of the quality of any vendor at A'Bulae. This venue met all my needs: beautiful, unique decor (it really is one-of-a-kind), quality, luxury and sophistication, convenient access to everything you need, and great people to work with! I had no stress on my wedding day thanks to A'Bulae!

event that stood apart from all others. A'Bulae was the perfect place to do just that with all the technology that allows you to really customize your event. The space itself is GORGEOUS and is a great canvas for whatever your wedding vision is. It easily can accommodate a wide range of wedding styles and themes which I felt was definitely NOT the case at most other venues that seemed to lend themselves best towards a specific style. We had a fairly large wedding - close to 300 guests - and the space held that size group very well. There was plenty of room on the rooftop for everyone to sit during our ceremony and we had plenty of room to move between tables in the dining room. A really important feature to me was the layout of the space and the fact that the dancefloor and bar/lounge area were adjacent to each other. I didn't want our reception to feel disjointed with half the group in another room at the bar and the other half out on the dancefloor. At A'Bulae, the party is centralized. Another wonderful aspect of this venue is the bridal suite! In all the weddings I've been in, there hasn't been a single bridal suite that can compare to this well-appointed room. Don't underestimate the importance of a good bridal suite - a small, cluttered, poorly lit space can really make for a stressful morning and detract from the fun of the whole experience. I felt so pampered and at ease getting ready at A'Bulae. It is also important to note how great the staff is at A'Bulae. Nancy was so patient with us throughout the whole process and was a true delight to work with. I honestly can't say enough good things about this place and would highly encourage you to check it out for yourself. A'Bulae is amazing - there is so much more to see and experience in person than I can possibly speak to here.

ator, was so helpful every step of the way and I couldn't have asked for a nicer person to work with. Would highly recommend this space to anyone!