About This Vendor
Still madly in love with the business of love.
Couture-like elegance. Because your event should be as original as you are. With elegant open spaces, a brand new high-end lighting system with projections you can customize, and cuisine tailored-made to accommodate an array of dietary needs, your day will be just that – yours.
Amenities + Details
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Liability Insurance
Indoor
Wireless Internet
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Outdoor - Not Covered
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding , Vow Renewal Ceremony
Guest Capacity
Up to 300
Settings
Ballroom
Wedding Categories
Bar + Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Planning, Food + Catering, Planning, Rentals + Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Balcony Ballroom Reviews
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Reviewed On 2/03/2018 by Kristen M
There aren’t words to describe how grateful I am for the entire staff at The Balcony Ballroom. What they manage is a special, detailed wedding experience, tailor made to suit your specific desires in an environment designed to relieve the pres...
Response from the Vendor on 02/04/2018
This is truly the most phenomenal review ever written about us...ever. We sell ourselves short on our PASSION, but you have pointed it out in such a lovely light. Everyone works, or goes to a job everyday, but when your parents built this fro...
Reviewed On 4/12/2018 by Jessica F
My experience as a Balcony bride was so great I really do not even know where to begin. From the moment I got engaged in December of 2016 I knew that I wanted to have a wedding at the Balcony Ballroom. Their reputation speaks for itself. I ha...
Response from the Vendor on 04/12/2018
This review is making my year!!!!!!!!!!!!! I remember this day really well, gorgeous sparkly bridesmaids dresses, handsome groom, STUNNING BRIDE!!!! We were over the moon that y'all chose us and trusted us to take care of such a momentous event...
Reviewed On 11/12/2017 by Natasha C
I would rate The Balcony 5 Stars, 5 times over. Everything was perfect. They pulled everything together seamlessly. Two years of planning came together in creating the best day ever. Vanessa is amazing!! I want her to be a part of all of my eve...
Response from the Vendor on 11/15/2017
We can't wait until you come back as guests!!! It was a pleasure to serve you and Shane and your AWESOME friends!!! So happy you chose us to spend your special day with!!
xoBB
Reviewed On 8/05/2018 by Leslie N
I wish I could give a rating higher than 5 stars for The Balcony. They gave us the best wedding ever! It’s been over 2 months since we got married and people are still talking about how amazing the food was and that it was the best wedding they...
Response from the Vendor on 08/06/2018
I seriously hope you know how much the staff LOVES getting these reviews. It really makes their day....I'm not kidding!! We are so glad you made the decision to spend your day with us. I remember how amazing you looked in the dress (so tiny!!...
Reviewed On 7/22/2018 by Chelsey C
This place is AMAZING. I got so tired of looking at vendors that I typed in “all-inclusive wedding venues in New Orleans.” I thought I was getting lazy, but I really made the BEST decision ever! I worked with Vanessa from the very beginning and...
Response from the Vendor on 07/24/2018
Chelsey!!!! I LOVE this review. And Alex is sooooooo excited that he got a shout out!! I hope your nail held with that glue....I wasn't sure it was going to work!!! Thanks again for choosing us....WE had an amazing time, I hope y'all did too;...
Reviewed On 7/16/2018 by wendy D
If you want the most wonderful and magical wedding The Balcony will make it happen. From our first meeting to our wedding we were in experienced hands. They listened and cared. The Venue is amazing. Magical. And the staff is the best in the the...
Response from the Vendor on 07/16/2018
We are LOVING this review!! Nothing like 5 STARS to make our Monday rock!! Thank you for trusting us with your day....we were thrilled to be a part of it;)
Reviewed On 6/25/2018 by Jasmin C
The staff was on top of everything. The venue was beautifully decorated and run impeccably. Everyone commented on how good the food was and the elegance of the entire event. We have nothing but good things to say about it. Recommended for sure!
Response from the Vendor on 06/27/2018
Ahhhhhhhhhh! Love this!! You and Ben are our FAVORITES!!!! What a pleasure it was to serve you and all the people from Wisconsin!! Hope to see y'all at another event here soon!!
Reviewed On 5/23/2018 by Joy S
Amazing!! Highly recommend. From the venue, to the food, to the teamwork between Vanessa, Mike, and Jay, everything was wonderful!!
Response from the Vendor on 05/24/2018
I love FIVE stars!! Thank you for giving us this great review;)
Reviewed On 5/17/2018 by Dustin O
As every engaged couple does, we narrowed our choices of venues down to a few and went on the hunt for the perfect venue for our special night. After visiting a few, we immediately agreed there were pros and cons to each venue. Our last stop wa...
Response from the Vendor on 05/22/2018
DUSTIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do you know how happy we are to get this review from a GROOM????? Made. Our. Day!!
Y'all were such a pleasure to serve....It makes our jobs the best jobs ever...really. Best wishes for the future and we hope to see you at...
Reviewed On 5/12/2018 by Lien L
Let me just first start out by saying that it’s been 2 months since our wedding at the Balcony and we still talk about how great our experience was almost daily. Vanessa, Mike and Jay made the whole process so easy...even when planning 2000 mil...
Reviewed On 4/30/2018 by Michelle H
Our wedding at The Balcony Ballroom was fantastic! Our wedding was perfect! Vanessa, Jay, and Mike, and the entire staff were beyond exceptional! The guests from out of town were blown away by our wedding. They are still raving about it weeks ...
Reviewed On 4/09/2018 by Brittany W
Everyone was great !! Mike & Vanessa we’re amazing, all of my guests really enjoyed the venue and staff!!
Response from the Vendor on 04/10/2018
YAY!! Nothing makes us happier then FIVE STARS and YOUR PRAISE!!!
Reviewed On 3/10/2018 by Megan J
I cannot begin to adequately rave about the Balcony Ballroom. We got married on 3/3/18 and I wish we could do it all again. The staff is incredible, Vanessa keeps everyone and everything on point, the food is top notch, and the music stays ho...
Response from the Vendor on 03/13/2018
You are so sweet to write this review!! We are thrilled you chose us to celebrate your day with us...honored to conduct your ceremony here (how beautiful!!) Congrats....we can't wait to see you in the future!
Reviewed On 3/06/2018 by Semonne A
From the moment we walked into Balcony Ballroom, we had a "this is it" feeling. The feeling was so strong and so mutual that we returned, the week of the tour, with the deposit. I could go on and on about how amazing my wedding was, how stress-...
Response from the Vendor on 03/07/2018
This is such an amazing review from such a wonderful woman! I would expect nothing less from y'all; you and Aaron and your parents were amazing. We really had such a lovely time celebrating your wedding. I think y'all have some friends getting...
Reviewed On 2/07/2018 by Brittany S
We had our wedding reception at Balcony Ballroom in January 2018. We cannot say thank you enough to the staff at Balcony Ballroom for helping us put on such a wonderful event! Vanessa was so helpful from the first time we met with her until the...
Response from the Vendor on 02/14/2018
We are so lucky that we get to work with people like you on your wedding day. Thank you for being amazing to serve.....your family and all of your friends were awesome. Tell Mom & Dad hello for us;) See you soon!!
Reviewed On 12/31/2017 by Alicia V
I cannot possibly say enough great things about this venue! What's even better than the amazing food, atmosphere, DJ and drinks are the people that work there. They took care of us all night long and were so attentive to the details that I didn...
Response from the Vendor on 01/05/2018
We just posted your review today on FB. Nothing like starting the year with AWESOME PRAISE!! Thanks again for choosing us....we loved every moment;)
Reviewed On 11/07/2017 by Dominique S
Vanessa and Mike at The Balcony are amazing! They clearly know what they’re doing and make the whole process less stressful. The food is amazing and the venue is beautiful. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Response from the Vendor on 11/07/2017
A review from the future?!?! Amazing;) Don't know who to thank, but GRATEFUL for these amazing words.
xoxoxoxoBB
Reviewed On 10/25/2017 by Victoria M
The food was amazing. The staff is AWESOME! I have been receiving calls since the day after my wedding saying how good of experience everyone had. Hands down best place to have a weeding.
Response from the Vendor on 10/25/2017
We were SO HAPPY you chose us!!! Loved celebrating with you!!
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Dawn M
Phenomenal Wedding.....WENT FLAWLESSLY...would not have requested to change anything!!
Response from the Vendor on 10/24/2017
We couldn't ask for anything more either....this review is flawless!!!
xoBB
Reviewed On 10/19/2017 by Nequel B
Thank you all for making our dream wedding a reality! Planning a wedding from out of state could become very stressful and I must say I had a few panic attacks along the way, but I was always assured that everything would be just fine and I ca...
Response from the Vendor on 10/20/2017
What a SWEEEET review....but we would expect nothing less from y'all!! Your wedding was gorgeous, because you made it that way. From the flower girl to the Secondline.....perfection. Thank you so much for spending your day with us!!
xoBB
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Reviewed On 10/05/2017 by Kristen G
Booking our reception at the Balcony was hands down the best decision we made about our wedding! After visiting several venues, and scouring over dozens of websites, we felt very discouraged. Our biggest dream for our reception was to include ...
Response from the Vendor on 10/07/2017
Kristen,
We had so much fun working with you and Michael!! Your friends and family were a BLAST and the band was fabulous!!! The party had all the things to make it amazing. I will NEVER forget that cake topper, either....sensational!! Hope to...
Reviewed On 9/25/2017 by Shemeela H
The best hospitality ever!!!!
Response from the Vendor on 09/26/2017
I mean......we LOVE this review;) To the POINT!!!
xoBB
Reviewed On 9/09/2017 by Keana D
The staff is amazing!! Vanessa is GREAT!! My day was perfect. The guest enjoyed everything! Food was very tasty. Exceeded my expectations.
Response from the Vendor on 09/09/2017
Short and sweet and to the point.....like YOU!!! I love it....thank you so much for choosing us....your guests and family we fabulous!!!!
Reviewed On 8/31/2017 by Casey B
All I need to say is WOW! The team at The Balcony are incredible!
Mike, Vanessa, Jay: y'all were amazing from the first time I walked in the door: everytime I came by or called about a question I got an immediate answer, the way the activities...
Reviewed On 8/25/2017 by Courtney S
So my husband and I got married at the Balcony on Aug 5th 2017. Let me just say that they EXCEEDED my expectations for my wedding venue. The entire staff is great, super organized, and on point! Vanessa talks super fast and you'll think she's m...
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2017
One of our FAVORITE reviews!!!! Not only is it GREAT, but it made us giggle!! (I, Vanessa, promise to speak more slowly :-)
Again, thank you for allowing us to celebrate with y'all....so honored to be a teeny part of this day with such an amaz...
Meet the Team
Johnny and Valerie Van Vrancken (with Vanessa, Jay, and Mike
Owner
Weddings are about families coming together to celebrate love, life and the beginning of forever. So it comes as no surprise that for over 40 years, this family-owned business has been the swellest setting for over 10,000 happily ever after’s. Now, their children, who grew up immersed in this rich familial culture of service and dedication are being handed the reins, bringing a fresh new perspective and vision to every event hosted at The Balcony Ballroom.