4.8
Verified reviews from real couples
Beautiful Venue for Your Special Day
Holds ceremonies and receptions
(1) Excellent Planning.
-Submitting my interest was easy, and the DBC Staff responded to my request immediately.
-Ms La'Shorea was assigned to my event to host a Vietnamese Engagement Lunch for 160 guests at the Audubon Tea Room.
o She was a joy and an absolute pleasure to work with.
o She answered all my questions in a timely manner, brought in additional resources as needed, coordinated site visits with us and the staff, refined the floor plan, provided suggestions on challenges, help plan the event flow and many, many more.
o She ensured the contract included everything we discussed. House rules and prices/fees for services were clear. There were no surprises.
-DBC offered many food options and services.
o They remained flexible to meet the distinct tastes of the Vietnamese culture.
(2) Exceptional Day-of-Service
-The DBC Staff did a fantastic job!
o Guests were welcomed by the DBC staff, the food was served hot and on time, and the bartenders were quick to avoid long lines.
o Guests are still raving about the Roasted Prime Rib with Thyme Demi-Glace!
o They worked well with the other vendors.
o Even though there were small issues brought to my attention, they still made sure the day flowed and remained relaxing.
(3) Overall, 100/10
-Ms La'Shorea, the DBC staff and vendors went above and beyond to accommodate the unique requests we had for a traditional Vietnamese Engagement Lunch.
o They paid special attention to details, ensuring the event was seamless and stress-free.
o In short, everyone and everything was awesome! We can’t decide what stood out more - Ms La'Shorea, the DBC staff, Chef, Ms Lang’s staff, the beautiful room, the atmosphere, the sunny weather and the list goes on and on.
(3) Thoughts from the future bride and groom, Grace & Peter
-Minimal interaction with the staff, but when they did, the staff was very nice, helpful and friendly.
-Beautiful open area with plenty of space for moving around and mingling.
-Easily accommodated 150+ people for a sit-down meal.
-Allowed us to setup the day before, and we were able to help with the setup.
-Seamless flow of service.
-Good sound system for announcements and speeches.
-Plenty of parking space.
Kim N.
5.0
I booked the Audubon Tea Room for my wedding reception, and I was not disappointed! We worked with Vivian to create the most perfect night. She was so helpful, friendly, and informative. She answered any questions I had and gave me expert advice when needed. The food was delicious, so many of my guests have commented on how amazing the food was. The atmosphere was perfect and everything was set out exactly like I envisioned it. This is such an elegant reception venue with a welcoming staff. I highly recommend the Tea Room!
Allee L.
5.0
AWARD WINNER (6X)
Thanks to recommendations from couples on The Knot
Audubon Team Room is a charming wedding venue located in New Orleans, LA. The Audubon Tea Room is the perfect place for you and your loved ones are sure to love this romantic and important destination!
Dickie Brennan & Co. Catering and Events is the exclusive provider of food & beverage for the Audubon Team Room event venues. With over 30 years of hospitality experience, Dickie Brennan & Co. brings exceptional cuisine and superior standards of service to Audubon’s world-class venues.
The Audubon Tea Room can offer you and your partner plenty in the way of services and amenities. The venue is well-versed in hosting events of all kinds, including showers, engagement parties, ceremonies, and receptions. You can meet with their event planning team to discuss all the details, after which they will do their best to ensure that everything runs smoothly. You can also make use of certain event rentals, including chairs, linens, and more.
27+ years in business
Speaks English
1 team members
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Ballroom
Garden
Historic Venue
Museum
Park
Restaurant
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Planning
Rentals & Equipment
Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
6-Time 'Best of Weddings'
2025.2023.2021.+3 more.
Best of Weddings
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Audubon Tea Room is a beautiful, flexible, all-inclusive wedding venue with stunning indoor and outdoor spaces and free parking. Guests praised organized, attentive staff and seamless planning/day-of service, noting excellent, customizable food and smooth vendor coordination. Minor issues (fast drink service at times; no food takeaways) were small compared with the overwhelmingly positive value.Review photos
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Kim N
5.0
7/16/2026
(1) Excellent Planning.
-Submitting my interest was easy, and the DBC Staff responded to my request immediately.
-Ms La'Shorea was assigned to my event to host a Vietnamese Engagem...
ent Lunch for 160 guests at the Audubon Tea Room.
o She was a joy and an absolute pleasure to work with.
o She answered all my questions in a timely manner, brought in additional resources as needed, coordinated site visits with us and the staff, refined the floor plan, provided suggestions on challenges, help plan the event flow and many, many more.
o She ensured the contract included everything we discussed. House rules and prices/fees for services were clear. There were no surprises.
-DBC offered many food options and services.
o They remained flexible to meet the distinct tastes of the Vietnamese culture.
(2) Exceptional Day-of-Service
-The DBC Staff did a fantastic job!
o Guests were welcomed by the DBC staff, the food was served hot and on time, and the bartenders were quick to avoid long lines.
o Guests are still raving about the Roasted Prime Rib with Thyme Demi-Glace!
o They worked well with the other vendors.
o Even though there were small issues brought to my attention, they still made sure the day flowed and remained relaxing.
(3) Overall, 100/10
-Ms La'Shorea, the DBC staff and vendors went above and beyond to accommodate the unique requests we had for a traditional Vietnamese Engagement Lunch.
o They paid special attention to details, ensuring the event was seamless and stress-free.
o In short, everyone and everything was awesome! We can’t decide what stood out more - Ms La'Shorea, the DBC staff, Chef, Ms Lang’s staff, the beautiful room, the atmosphere, the sunny weather and the list goes on and on.
(3) Thoughts from the future bride and groom, Grace & Peter
-Minimal interaction with the staff, but when they did, the staff was very nice, helpful and friendly.
-Beautiful open area with plenty of space for moving around and mingling.
-Easily accommodated 150+ people for a sit-down meal.
-Allowed us to setup the day before, and we were able to help with the setup.
-Seamless flow of service.
-Good sound system for announcements and speeches.
-Plenty of parking space.
Allee L
5.0
7/11/2026
I booked the Audubon Tea Room for my wedding reception, and I was not disappointed! We worked with Vivian to create the most perfect night. She was so helpful, friendly, and inform...
ative. She answered any questions I had and gave me expert advice when needed. The food was delicious, so many of my guests have commented on how amazing the food was. The atmosphere was perfect and everything was set out exactly like I envisioned it. This is such an elegant reception venue with a welcoming staff. I highly recommend the Tea Room!
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Caroline S
5.0
6/25/2026
Having our wedding at the Audubon Tea Room was truly our dream come true. Vivian was absolutely incredible. She understood our vision from the very beginning and offered the most p...
erfect suggestions to make our reception dreams a reality! She was so easily accessible and was always there to answer any question big or small. The evening was perfect. I cannot speak more highly of the entire staff at the Tea Room. The were beyond accomodating, professional and so, so kind! We continue to talk about our wedding- reliving our memories we shared at the Tea Room. The Tea Room will forever hold a special place in our hearts.
Anastasia M
5.0
5/22/2026
We had an amazing experience with the Audubon Tea Room for our wedding! From the day we scheduled our first tour all the way through our wedding night, Vivian and her team were inc...
redibly helpful, organized, and attentive. They truly made the entire process seamless and as stress-free as possible.
I did not hire a wedding planner, and honestly never felt like I needed one because of the level of detail, communication, and support the venue team provided throughout the process.
Some of the biggest highlights for us:
-Communication was always easy, prompt, and organized
-The food was fantastic with lots of customization options
-The ceremony space was beautiful and everything was kept so clean
-We loved the large open layout because all of our guests could stay together in one space
-They worked well with all of our vendors, which meant very little coordination was needed from me
The only small downside was that we were going through drinks faster than the bridal attendant could bring them throughout the night. However, at the beginning of the evening she was extremely attentive and helpful, especially making sure we got to try all of the food before our grand entrance.
Overall, we could not have asked for a better wedding venue experience and would absolutely recommend the Audubon Tea Room to anyone getting married in New Orleans!
Chris S
5.0
5/16/2026
From the service to the food and all the details we may niot have even noticed but certainly went into an unforgettable evening for my daughter and our new son-in-law Vivian Epplin...
g and her team did an outstanding reception for us along with all the vendors and band - Phunky Monkey's, get them they are the best! Cannot say enough about the planning and communication that went into this by the ATR team that helped us feel happy and comfortable in the weeks leading up to the reception and then the night of - all went off without a hitch even though we had a little rain but Vivian and the planner pivoted perfectly and guest never even noticed as everyone had so much fun! A++ from the Sanders!
Ha-Vy N
5.0
5/13/2026
Literally my dream venue! We booked our date two years in advance and communication was smooth the whole way through. The Tea Room is beautiful and exactly what we were looking for...
, with a scenic garden for our outdoor ceremony and a large yet intimate-feeling indoor reception space. The free parking is a huge plus that almost no other premium venue offers in New Orleans. The reception rental rates are very reasonable given everything that's included (tables, chairs, linens, glassware, china, silverware, etc)
Vivian and the entire team at the Tea Room are all-stars. My bridal attendant Armyne (so sorry if I'm not remembering the correct spelling) was so attentive the whole night and making sure we had everything we needed. Our parents were also well taken care of by staff and said they've never been to a wedding with such attentive servers.
Food was kept fresh all night and dishes and empty glasses were cleared quickly. We had several guests spill drinks and even a glass dropped on the dance floor area and staff immediately came to clean it up every time to avoid any hazards. We've had no complaints about long lines at food stations or the bars, even with 200 guests.
We feel like the Tea Room is a great value with reception packages far lower than what I've seen at other New Orleans venues. The food and drinks were all delicious and plentiful, and we loved that so much was included without being nickel-and-dimed on every little thing. I truly cannot recommend the Tea Room enough and I'm already thinking we'll be back one day for a big anniversary party!
Jackie B
5.0
5/13/2026
The Audubon Tea Room is a beautiful venue for an event. We were blessed to work with Vivian who expertly guided us through the process. Her advice and guidance was invaluable. ...
The venue itself is incredible - and amazingly flexible in accommodating extremely large groups and a modest 130 guest wedding. Staff was incredible. Five stars all around.
Lijah H
5.0
10/09/2025
My husband and I had our dream wedding at the Audubon Tea Room on 9/19/25. We had the pleasure of working with Mrs. Vivian Eppling who took on our wedding at the beginning of the y...
ear. The transition from working with one coordinator to working with Mrs. Vivian was smooth. She accommodated my husband’s seafood allergy. She also accommodated our guest with special diets very well. We opted for a plated dinner which even the pickiest of eaters in our families throughly enjoyed! On the day of the wedding, I had Ms. Veronica as my bridal attendant. She was absolutely amazing! She made sure from the moment I arrived on the property, I was well taken care of and had a stress free night. She was even on the floor with my bridesmaid bustling my dress. The staff assembled and repacked all of our personal items that came to the venue. I loved this venue and am so glad I was able to get married here. My single complaint is bride and groom were not able to take any food home. Other than that, I’d recommend this venue to anyone! Great staff! Professional! Passionate! Great food! Great drinks! The list goes on and on. It was a great night.
Ingrid O
5.0
2/04/2025
Vivian assisted me with all of my wedding reception needs and questions. Her efficient communication eased my mind (because we all know how stressful planning a wedding is!).
The...
venue itself was absolutely stunning, and I could not have chosen a better location for my reception!
Taylor B
5.0
11/08/2024
Audubon a gorgeous venue with everything we needed for our wedding, I can't speak highly enough of our experience. Guests said the venue was beautiful and, more importantly, that t...
he food was amazing!! Audubon is also a sustainable non-profit, and it was important to me and my new husband (!!!) that if we were gonna spend all this money on a wedding it should go to a good place. Vivian, our venue contact, was so incredibly helpful from start to finish--from touring the venue to a year & a half later guiding us to the aisle and leading the second line after our ceremony! She answered all of my ridiculous questions and had great feedback and suggestions for making the day a success. Guests said the bartenders were fun and friendly, and one even got out on the dance floor!! It was awesome. If you have the budget, I would recommend this venue to any and everyone. No regrets, everything and everyone was great, I want to do it all again.
Sydney W
5.0
10/16/2024
I couldn't have been happier with our choice to hold our wedding ceremony and reception at Audubon Zoo. Vivian was great to work with, she is supportive and organized and very easy...
to communicate with. Any time I had a question or change to our plans she was very accommodating. She made sure the ceremony ran smoothly and that everything was on time. The staff during the night of the event were also awesome, I had so many guests compliment the bartenders and staff for being friendly and funny. The bridal and family attendants were amazing, they checked on myself, the groom and our families all night making sure we had everything we needed. Everyone said the food was delicious, especially the brisket and gumbo. It is stressful planning a wedding and holding an event but everyone with the Tea Room was amazing, if you are considering holding an event here I would 100% recommend it!
Emily C
4.0
9/24/2024
Pros - the Tea Room is a BEAUTIFUL space. We had a large, "jewel-tone jungle" theme reception, and the room looked incredible when decorated (and is stunning as is, too!). The loca...
tion in the zoo is so fun and made for some great photos. And the food was really, really excellent. I am from Louisiana but my husband is not, and I can honestly say both sides thoroughly enjoyed all the offerings at our reception-style event. And there was plenty food, as any good southern wedding should have!
Cons - for what you pay (read: a premium price), there was very limited flexibility with what you could customize. There was an upcharge on seemingly everything - even having a few supplies at the bars to make simple cocktails (I am talking martinis...nothing crazy). I am not one to bash, but we really did not enjoy working with Michelle. She was the only person in my entire wedding planning process who left a bad taste in my mouth. The way she responded to our requests made me feel guilty asking for simple things, like I was just lucky to be getting married there, even though we were giving the venue THOUSANDS of dollars. I felt we had to make our vision work for the Tea Room, rather than the Tea Room working for us, (high) paying customers.
Overall, I would probably use the Tea Room again simply because I love the aesthetics of the space so much, and the food really was delicious. But if the wedding you have in mind isn't quite cookie-cutter, be sure to ask lots of detailed questions before you sign the contract, or you might find yourself with more upcharges than you planned.
Julia L
5.0
8/15/2024
Audubon Tea Room is a classic and gorgeous wedding venue in New Orleans! It was really important to me to have outdoor photos and have an outdoor space for my wedding and the Tea R...
oom was perfect for that. Not only is the inside space gorgeous, but so is the outdoor space. I really didn't have to do much decorating at all since the venue is so gorgeous on its own!
The venue is all inclusive and has everything you could need for a wedding which made my life so easy and the food was delicious!! I've had guests tell me it was the best food at a wedding they've ever had!
I had the garden wedding of my dreams at the Tea Room and I highly recommend getting married there!
Jenny M
5.0
6/27/2024
My daughter got married recently and the reception at The Tea Room was simply INCREDIBLE! It exceeded all our expectations! Vivian walked us through step by step. She and the staff...
made everyone feel incredibly special! The room is stunning and the food is top notch!
I would highly recommend your reception at The Tea Room!
Mary P
5.0
6/24/2024
Our wedding reception was beautiful and everything we wanted at Audubon Tea Room! The atmosphere is amazing, and the food and drinks delicious. Wedding planning was easy and smooth...
working with Vivian here! 10/10 recommend!!
Yasmin B
5.0
6/21/2024
Amazing venue and great customer service!!! Vivian was a BIG help and made my experience worth it. I highly recommend the Tea Room. My guests loved it and it was so dreamy.
Brandon N
5.0
6/05/2024
My wife's dream venue was always the Tea Room, and a dream come true, they made happen. It was a pleasure to work with Perry Culberston and her team. They provide 5 star service te...
nding to every question and concern we had making sure our special day was perfect. Thank you to the Audubon Tea Room for hosting our wedding reception and giving us a night we will remember forever!
Laurie D
5.0
5/21/2024
The Best - from start to finish!
Melanie K
5.0
12/13/2023
Vivian and all of the tea room staff were excellent to work with for our wedding! The service was amazing (especially the wedding attendants), and the food was delicious. I have a ...
ton of dietary restrictions, and they were able to come up with a menu that accommodated a wide range of dietary needs, without compromising on flavor. The venue and reception spaces were also gorgeous! If we had to do it all over again, we would choose the Audubon Tea Room every time!
Lauren D
5.0
6/30/2023
Michelle Borchard and everyone at the Audubon Tea Room was absolutely amazing to work with. Michelle and her team thought through everything and made the planning process a breeze...
! The food was delicious, service top notch, and venue was exactly what we wanted! Could not recommend enough!
Katie B
5.0
11/30/2022
Vivian and the entire Audubon Tea Room staff were INCREDIBLE. We could not have asked for a more organized, seamless, and detail-oriented group to entrust with our big day. Vivian ...
truly was a gift throughout the entire wedding planning process, and each of the catering staff and bridal assistants on the wedding day itself were attentive, professional, and very personable. We would definitely recommend the Tea Room if you’re interested in it at all!
Jamie M
5.0
6/07/2022
My husband and I had our dream wedding a few months ago at Audubon Tea Room. Everything was so beautiful, it was like a fairy tale dream come true. I always knew I wanted to get ma...
rried at Tea Room ever since my sister had her reception there about 7 years ago. I saw how organized they were to make sure everything goes as planned for your special night. We had the pleasure of working with Perry and she is so amazing!! We would talk on the phone, email back and forth, and meet in person for tastings and consults. She was extremely professional and caring. We always felt like her top priority and that she was going to do everything in her power to make sure our reception went smoothly. And it really did. We had the best time. Kennedy was our attendant and she was the sweetest! We can’t thank Audubon Tea Room enough! They will always have a special place in our hearts.
Michelle C
5.0
3/08/2022
I recently had my reception at the Audubon Tea Room and Perry was absolutely incredible to work with. She made all of the planning so easy and is so personable and accommodating. S...
he went above and beyond helping us choose our menu as well as decorating recommendations. She was always available to talk when we were overwhelmed with decisions. Kennedy was assigned to my husband and I the night of the reception and she was outstanding as well. She made sure everything ran smoothly and that we had what we needed at all times. I would get married all over again if I could!!! Highly recommend!!!
Niki R
5.0
2/17/2022
I cannot say enough how AMAZING the team at the Audubon Tea Room is!!! Choosing this venue for our wedding was the best decision we could’ve ever made! Vivian was our coordinator a...
nd she was WONDERFUL! She worked absolutely above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our January wedding went smoothly. She met with us to develop a vision of our perfect day and then worked tirelessly to ensure that vision came to fruition.
The chefs offered incredible menu options for us, including an oyster bar, enormous charcuterie table, and a variety of classic New Orleans dishes. They also worked very hard to ensure that my Nut allergy was completely accommodated, and adapted the menu to fit our needs.
My bridal attendant was PHENOMENAL as well! She was attentive, and helped me discreetly bustle my dress on the dance floor several times as the weight of the train proved heavier than expected. 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.
Lastly, the venue itself was STUNNING!!!!! The courtyard was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. The lush greenery and patio immediately transport you to a fairy tale garden.
I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about the team at the Audubon Tea Room! Thank you again to Vivian, Perry, and everyone there who helped turn our dream wedding into a reality!!!
Lori R
5.0
2/15/2022
Where to begin!? Perry went above and beyond in helping us throughout our booking. The staff was amazing! We never wanted for anything! Best venue ever! Food was amazing as well. ...
Highly recommend this beautiful venue 😍
Reilly O
5.0
1/26/2022
So happy my husband and I decided to have our reception at Audubon Tea Room. Perry was so easy to work with and extremely helpful. She offered suggestions and relevant feedback but...
was never pushy and kept my mind at ease throughout the entire process. She was thorough and flexible, I don't think the process could have gone smoother. Our assigned attendant on the wedding day was also amazing, she was super personable and didn't skip a beat the entire night. So grateful for having the experience to work with such a kind, professional and accommodating team.
Naomi P
5.0
1/07/2022
The Audubon Tea Room is the hands-down best place to get married in New Orleans. They made the difficulty of planning and replanning (and replanning) our wedding as much of a bree...
ze as is possible. And I can't imagine a better wedding planning partner than Perry! She knew everything there is to know, and her instincts are spot on--probably because she's THE expert you want working on a large event. Her attention to detail was unparalleled, and she rolled with the punches with good humor.
Because of Audubon, this wedding was everything we wanted it to be and more. They went above and beyond. And I'd be terribly remiss if I didn't specifically say how DELICIOUS the food all was (and I was raised in New Orleans, I know what I'm talking about). The fried oysters in particular were divine, my mouth waters when I think about them!
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? Hell yes when it's 78 degress out). 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.
Audubon thinks of EVERYTHING. You will have a truly fabulous time if you choose them for your wedding venue. I'm gonna be cheesy, but there's a reason that when you go on down to the Audubon Zoo, they all ask for you. (It's because they're THAT GOOD.)
Stephanie W
5.0
12/26/2021
The Audubon Tea Room was everything that we hoped for and so much more. I’ve seen pictures of events there, but having your own is spectacular. They went above and beyond with the ...
whole reception! I wouldn’t have changed our wedding day for anything!
Hannah M
5.0
11/28/2021
Words cannot begin to describe how professional, thorough, and perfect the Tea Room and their wedding coordinators were in planning and executing our perfect wedding day. I would l...
ike to especially thank our wedding planner Perry for her professionalism, 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. I cannot recommend having your wedding at the Tea Room enough, everything about ours was truly perfect from start to finish and the staff there made our wedding planning process as stress free as humanly possible.
Fallon L
5.0
8/11/2020
We had a 350 person reception at Audubon Tea Room. The staff went above and beyond to help us achieve our perfect wedding. Michelle was my coordinator at Audubon and she helped me ...
plan everything from the entrance through the zoo with champagne wall to table arrangements to pictures on the carousel and an alligator visiting the guests. The staff here are tried and true. They know how to extend quality service and are very clear in their expectations. The Tea Room is a venue like no other!
Emma D
5.0
5/25/2020
We got married in the Audubon Tea Room in March 2020. Despite the last minute changes that we had to put in place due to the COVID crisis, the Tea Room staff handled everything for...
us. They were all very professional and took care of everything to make it a stress-free day, and the venue was absolutely beautiful.
Jaimie H
5.0
4/20/2020
We cannot rave about Audubon Catering and the Tea Room enough!! We were FLOORED by the event and staff. It was everything we could have hoped for/dreamed of and more! Vivian was fa...
ntastic to work with from the start. She's so organized, understands what works best in the space, and works with you to make your vision come to life.
The day of the event, everything went off without a hitch due to the planning ahead of time. Our coordinators, Kori and Patsy, were beyond amazing. They anticipated our needs before we even thought of them. Our families also raved about them.
The space itself is magical. Everyone complimented how tasty the food was, how beautiful the space was, and how easy everything flowed together. We have heard from multiple guests that it was the best wedding they have ever been to, and Vivian & her crew are certainly to thank for that. We appreciate everything they did to make it the best day of our lives. Thank you, Audubon!!
Laurie S
5.0
1/20/2020
Our daughter's wedding reception was at The Audubon Tea Room and it was beautiful!! The food was 5 stars and the service was outstanding. Michelle and her staff did a wonderful job...
for us. We had people tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to! We agree!! The night was magical for the bride and groom and the parents too. Thanks to all the people at the Tea Room for making our event so special.
Jenifer H
5.0
11/18/2019
After looking at many other venues for her wedding, I am so very glad my daughter chose the Audubon Tea Room. This location is the best of the best. The food, the service, the plan...
ning, and the attention to detail that went into making a perfect night for my daughter and her groom was a complete success. Michelle Borchard and her staff were incredible. They were all very professional and very much seemed to like what they were doing. They were all so happy and so very helpful. They were all extremely attentive to the bride and groom, and to me too. Every time I needed something, I would turn around and an attendant would be right there ready to help. Many, many times throughout the evening they would approach me asking if I needed anything, drinks, more food. They were all incredible. I loved the fact the bride and groom were allowed to have a romantic dinner alone in the Queen’s Room without any interruptions. When they were finished their dinner, they joined their guests out on the dance floor and enjoyed the rest of their evening dancing and celebrating.
My daughter wanted to have her bridal pictures taken on the Carousel. It was very cold that night, so the Audubon staff drove the group to the Carousel rather than making them walk there. Everyone at the Audubon Tea Room bent over backwards to accommodate all of us and made sure we were all happy and enjoying ourselves.
The food was absolutely delicious. The preparation and service was phenomenal. All of the food and drink tables were manned by professionals who looked like they were having fun too. 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.
I would definitely, no doubt about it, recommend The Audubon Tea Room. I truly cannot think of anything that I would complain about. Everyone who worked there that night tried their best to make this a memorable and most comfortable night for all of us. They all succeeded!
I thank all of you!
Dawn F
5.0
10/17/2019
What a wonderful evening we had in the Tea Room for our daughter's wedding reception. The venue was elegant and beautiful, the food was top notch (we are still getting compliments...
on the reception food). The staff during the reception were professional and friendly. Michelle helped us plan a once in a lifetime event! We couldn't be more pleased with the whole experience. Thank you!
Amber S
5.0
5/07/2019
My experience with Audubon could not have been better! From planning to the actual wedding day, the staff exceeded my expectations. Michelle was my contact, and she was quick to an...
swer any questions we had throughout the process. It was VERY reassuring to have someone like her to guide us through everything. I tend to get pretty stressed out over planning big events, and she was such a great help. She understood what we wanted and didn't want, and made sure everyone else understood as well. I can't say enough good things about her. The location itself was gorgeous. We had our ceremony outside the Tea Room, and the reception inside. 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. Parking was great--we had a designated section of the lot just for our guests. Much more convenient than anywhere else in the city where you have to park on the street, or park a mile away. The food at our wedding was FANTASTIC. Get the meat pies. Seriously. I try to eat as little meat as possible, but I couldn't resist those things. The staff included servers, bartenders, and an attendant for my husband and I. They were lovely, and made sure that we were fed, hydrated, and having fun while trying to greet all of our guests. The Queen's Room was a lifesaver, for when we needed to get away for a few minutes. Michelle and the entire Tea Room staff made our wedding a complete success! Everyone I talked to was impressed with the location, service, and food. I recommend them 100%. Audubon might be on the pricier side of the scale, but you really do get what you pay for!
Maggie S
5.0
4/28/2019
Expensive but worth it. Vivian was great to work with - organized and on top of everything. The food was delicious. The Sea Lion exhibit and Tea Room were absolutely gorgeous. ...
I had no problems with this vendor!
Victoria S
5.0
3/14/2019
Of all of our stellar vendors, The Audubon Sea Lion Pavilion for our ceremony and Tea Room for our reception were the absolute best. Vivian was a dream to work with from the moment...
we met her. She was communicative, incredibly helpful, and put us at ease. The entire staff at the Audubon were complete professionals and knew exactly what we needed at every stage of the planning process. All concerns were addressed, and they went above and beyond leading up to and during the ceremony and reception. Everything was perfect, the food was amazing, outstanding service, beautiful options for decour. Thank you Vivian and Audubon Team!
Danica N
5.0
2/21/2019
The Audubon Tea Room was a dream! I am a New Orleans native but moved to Texas and Kelley made the planning process go so smoothly.
Since most of our guests were out of town, I w...
anted a venue with plenty of parking access, and wanted an open concept venue.
Having a gluten and dairy sensitivity, the kitchen did a good job accommodating my food sensitivities as well as a few of my guests. I had a sit down dinner, so one con is that I couldn’t taste a lot of the dinner options since their tastings more feature the hor d’oeurves but the food turned out great!
Kelley was so responsive, answering all my questions and minimizing my trips into town which I strongly appreciated.
The venue itself is beautiful on it’s own - which worked for me since I wanted simplistic but classy decorations.
The most impressive part of Audubon Tea Room is it’s staff. They made sure our wedding reception went smoothly and it did. Our attendant for the night was Kennedy and she was amazing! Everyone tells me there’s always something that goes wrong during a wedding, but we didn’t really have any major issues at all! The staff kept us on time, fed, and always made sure our glass was filled!
We were simply amazed at how the staff executed on our wedding day!
Consider Audubon Tea Room for your special day and you won’t be disappointed!
Carey R
5.0
11/17/2018
I cannot say enough about our experience with the Audubon Tea Room. My planner Michelle was EXCEPTIONAL!
From the first day I met with her she was attentive , answered every email,...
helped me with details & NEVER left me hanging.
On the day of our wedding and the previous days she was always there.
She was professional while still fun and understanding of each detail.
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 .
This venue is top notch and Michelle is the BEST . I never had a single worry.
Lashlee W
5.0
11/15/2018
We utilized the Audubon Tea Room for our wedding reception. The venue is a stunning, open space and is a lovely blank slate to make your aesthetic vision come to life!
Our recepti...
on coordinator (Vivian Eppling) was kind, responsive, and quick to address any question or concern we had. She ensured everything was completed as planned, all while in the midst of peak wedding season here in NOLA!
Our guests raved and raved about the quality of the food and the beauty of the space. Our attendant was gracious to both us (bride and groom) as well as to our closest family.
I cannot recommend the Tea Room enough!!!
Dionne P
5.0
10/22/2018
Audubon Tea Room was absolutely amazing and fairy tale wedding day for my daughter. I do not know where to begin with my review. There is so much to talk about. The venue is ...
magnificent. The BEST of the BEST.... the service , the food, the staff, the planning everything was handled to perfection. There is not one negative thing or one thing I would change from our wedding on 10/12 at the Audubon Tea Room. They handled and delivered the entire evening to the highest quality.
The food was magnificent. I have continued to get phone calls regarding the delicious food that was offered. From the oysters, to the pasta, to the crab cakes to the filet steak. Every single dish has received Outstanding remarks from my guest .. The buffet table layout was fabulous and done with such class and grace.
The staff where do I begin.... OUTSTANDING... Their professionalism, friendly, happy, courtesy and an extreme delight throughout the entire evening. Kelly Douglass was our planner at the Tea Room she was a joy to work with in preparation of the dream wedding. My attendant was Patricia she was wonderful extremely attentive and available every single second. Amazing..... And of course Ms. Charlene - LOVE me some Charlene wonderful lady.
The Martini bar was the BEST everyone loved them. It was a huge hit with our guest.
The food, service, hospitality, catering, setup everything was handled and carried out to perfection. Thank you.
Looking forward to having a future wedding at your facility for my other daughter. It was definitely the wedding of a lifetime brought to life by the help of Audubon Tea Room and their staff. Thank you.
Emily C
5.0
10/02/2018
I had my wedding at the Audubon Tea Room last month and it was absolutely beautiful! The Tea Room was sized perfectly for the amount of guests we had and I love the interior and th...
e gardens. We worked with Michelle prior to our wedding and she really made us feel at ease. She is professional, helped us with the menu to make sure we had the right amount of food and bars for the number of guests we were expecting. She also had suggestions for vendors and people she had worked with before. We went to a couple of tastings prior to our wedding - the food is amazing at the Tea Room! 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 listed out the items we would be bringing to the venue the day before the wedding - guest book, cake pulls, toasting flutes, favors, etc. - and EVERYTHING was handled for us. Such an easy process that we didn't have to stress about. We had the evening scheduled out with Michelle - time of arrival, first dances, cake cutting, etc. - so I knew what times things would be happening but I didn't have to worry about it at all. We had a bridal attendant who was absolutely amazing! 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! My husband and I were so impressed. The entire staff at the Tea Room was professional and kind - they stopped to tell us congratulations! I requested pictures at the carousel before the reception started and they made sure we got there and they carted us and the photographer and videographer back to the venue. 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!
Jill D
5.0
7/25/2018
It was a dream come true! We are still pinching ourselves after the biggest party we’ve ever thrown...our daughter’s wedding reception. Who knows what we will celebrate next, ...
but we will share that event with the the Audubon Tearoom staff. They became like family and made us feel like we were hosting in our own home. They were calm, caring & displayed the utmost professionalism as our hospitality team. Thanks for a memory that we will always treasure!!!
Gina B
5.0
7/20/2018
This location is beautiful (and quite unique) for a wedding. I had my first look in the garden, and the photos turned out amazing. The ceremony at the Hygeia Pond was so beautiful ...
with the trees, and guests were amazing at the peacocks strutting around. Finally, the Tea Room was perfection. 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. The staff was amazing, and it was clear to us that they really enjoyed being there which made all the difference.
Leading up to the wedding was also a great experience. I was an out of town bride, so it was critical to have help and trust in my coordinator Kelley. She did a phenomenal job in guiding us and helping us. She asked all the right questions, and kept us organized on the day of. She also helped 'direct' the rehearsal, so everyone knew what to do. We had two bridal attendants during the reception that helped keep the events like cake cutting, bouquet toss, speeches, etc. on track.
One last bright point, the food was so delicious. I got so many compliments (and frankly surprise) from my guests on how good the food was. The staff even set up a little tasting with candles in the queen's room so the groom and I could have a nice romantic and quiet bite before starting the reception festivities. The staff even packed all the leftovers for us, which got devoured. I highly recommend the Tea Room. Not only is the location beautiful (your pictures will be a dream), the planning is much easier with the experienced staff at Audubon.
Response from Audubon Tea Room on 07/20/2018
Gina, you made such a beautiful bride and we loved hosting your wedding!
Alessandra Z
5.0
6/06/2018
Vivian and her team made my wedding experience easy and stress free. This venue has handled hundreds of weddings so they know exactly what they can do, how to meet what you need, a...
nd execute it. I was coordinating from NYC and never once did I feel like I wasn't in the loop. The staff on the day of my wedding was incredible. I didn't have to lift a finger. Our bridal attendant, Kori, tended to anything my husband and I needed and even made some football small talk. You found the way to his heart! I couldn't recommend this team enough. The venue itself is gorgeous. The different options for your ceremony and reception make it a versatile space that you can tailor to your preferences. The food - OMG. My guests are still talking about it. I actually had to fight my family for our leftovers the next day!! Lastly, because the venue is so well known in NOLA, they have relationships with a lot of the vendors I chose which made coordinating between them seamless. Thank you!!
Megan B
5.0
4/25/2018
The Audubon Tea Room provided a perfect venue for my wedding reception. I've wanted to have my reception there since I was a little girl, and in April of 2018 that dream came true....
The food was excellent, and we were able to select a vegan option that even my meat-loving husband enjoyed. (We had three important guests who were vegan/vegetarian.) The outdoor gardens were beautiful, and the blue uplighting provided the perfect mood. Our wedding planner was able to provide seating for 200 people (including outdoor seating) while still maintaining a large dance floor. The private bridal room and bathroom were also top notch. The only bit of trouble we had came when it was time to deliver the guest book and favors. The guard at the gate entrance leading to the offices we were told to go to wouldn't let my aunt through, and it took her a half hour to find someone at the zoo who could help her. It wasn't a big deal, though, and everything was still delivered on time. Overall, we had a seamless evening and were very happy with this venue!
Bonnie P
5.0
2/23/2018
As Mother of the Bride at a destination wedding, I could not be more grateful for Kelley Douglass and the Audubon Tea Room! Kelley listened to our vision and helped orchestrate th...
e ceremony and reception the wedding couple had dreamed about! Kelley gave very good advice and made wonderful suggestions but allowed it to be “ours”. Being three hours away, planning would have been a nightmare had it not been for Kelley’s rapid response to my emails and phone calls. She had everything under control and gave us the confidence that everything would get done as we had discussed and IT WAS! There was never the need for another wedding planner!
With guests from all over the world we wanted a true New Orleans cuisine experience and the Tea Room delivered! We really enjoyed the tasting and were able to create a menu that was exactly what we had hoped for! The food was highly recommended and was fantastic! You really can’t beat it! The wait staff were wonderful! As MOB, I was served food and drinks throughout the evening. They were so accommodating if I needed anything but were never hovering. It was a magical evening! Thank you Audubon Tea Room!
Response from Audubon Tea Room on 07/20/2018
Thanks Bonnie! You were so great to work with!
Madeline M
5.0
2/23/2018
The Tea Room is a dream come true! I married a New Orleans native and after we decided to hold the wedding in his hometown, I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me to wow out-of-tow...
ners and a lot of planning with little local knowledge . This proved to be NO issue at all.
We held the ceremony outside in the garden and then did a second line to enter the reception in the Tea Room.
Yes, the aesthetics and location are incredible and can speak for themselves. The hidden gems are the event staff, supportive staff and not to mention the FOOD.
The quality of service was SO good that I did not need to hire a day-of wedding planner. Kelley is a beyond stellar planner. No task or decision was too small and she has a keen ability to make a bride feel like this is the only project she's working on. Kelley and the entire Tea Room staff made myself, family and friends feel like this was a truly unique event. I am forever grateful!
Katie L
5.0
2/07/2018
I cannot say enough good things about the Tea Room and Kelley Douglass! My husband and I were married at the Tea Room in November 2017 and the entire evening was absolutely perfect...
. Kelley was so wonderful and easy to work with. She was organized, responsive and turned my vision for the evening into a reality! I have had so many people tell me how magical a night it was and I have to agree! In addition to being a beautiful venue, the food is outstanding. For anyone considering getting married at the Tea Room, I would definitely recommend!
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