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
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
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
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Balcony Ballroom Reviews
Share your thoughts with other couples
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 10/23/2018 by Samantha E
We had my sisters wedding reception here this past weekend, and it was an amazing experience! Vanessa, Jay, and Mike were fantastic at making everything run smoothly. From attending to the couple’s needs as well as the parents’ needs, nothing w...
Reviewed On 10/09/2018 by Darren L
Vanessa, Mike and Jay I really do not have any words to describe how phenomenal your team is , they need to add five more stars because you deserve all ten of them. This team truly made the most important day in our life truly special, all I c...
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2018
This is one of the NICEST reviews we have ever gotten....and I am not surprised since it is coming from one of the greatest couples ever. THANK YOU for trusting us with this huge event....we were truly honored to be a part of this day with you...
Reviewed On 10/08/2018 by Jennifer R
The Balcony Ballroom is the best venue I have ever experienced. Had my wedding here a week ago and it was everything I imagined it to be and more. From the time you walk in the staff is amazing Vanessa, Jay and Dawn were so sweet, the variety o...
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2018
You are the best for leaving this review on the knot, as well. We LOVE it!!!
Reviewed On 10/05/2018 by Cindy B
The Balcony Ballroom is a class act! They made the process so easy from the very beginning. The decorations, parking, staff, food, and music was excellent! Every detail was accounted for at my daughters wedding! They were prepared for anything ...
Response from the Vendor on 10/09/2018
We were so happy y'all chose us!!! Celebrating with Whitney & Tristan was a treat for US!!! Send them hugs!!
Reviewed On 10/03/2018 by Angel T
The Balcony Ballroom is your ONE STOP SHOP! The balcony really exceeded our expectations!! We really wish we were able to rewind time so that we could do it all over again! Look no further the balcony is where you NEED to get married!
Reviewed On 10/03/2018 by Whitney B
The Balcony Ballroom was amazing and paid attention to every single detail. The attendants Mike and Kevin made sure my husband and I had everything we needed the entire night. They made sure we got the pictures we wanted and that we looked good...
Reviewed On 9/13/2018 by Nikki S
Every detail of the Balcony Ballroom experience was perfect! I don’t think I would’ve gotten everything done without their help. From the pictures to the cake to the bouquet toss, they had it all scheduled! Weeks later I’m still hearing raving ...
Response from the Vendor on 09/13/2018
Your words are so sweet and thoughtful (not unlike you and your family)
We were thrilled to serve you and so glad we could be here for your big day!
Love to your parents;)
Reviewed On 9/11/2018 by Ireon B
I remember when I asked about the rehearsal. They said, oh we do it 1 hour before the wedding. I said to myself this will be very hard. Because I knew other weddings that I had been in previously we had practice for a couple of hours. From the...
Response from the Vendor on 09/12/2018
I love this review because it is filled with details that people often overlook....but you noticed and remembered!! Thank you so much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure serving you and Antwoine and your families.....everyone was a tr...
Reviewed On 9/04/2018 by Grenesha B
Where do we start?! From our first visit until after the wedding, we felt like we’ve known the staff forever and get as if we were all family!! Every one of our guests are stating this is by far the BEST wedding they’ve attended, how good the f...
Response from the Vendor on 09/05/2018
AAAAAAAYIO!!!!!!!!!! We just LOVE saying your last name!!! Seriously, we are shouting it in the office;) Thank you for choosing us!! It was truly lovely working with you and Frank. Nothing like a couple that plans and coordinates everything...
Reviewed On 8/24/2018 by Mariah S
If you’re getting married, pick no one else other than the BALCONY BALLROOM!!!! Seriously the most amazing night for not just my husband and I getting married, but as well as EVERYONE who attended our wedding. The service was amazing, they are ...
Response from the Vendor on 08/28/2018
MARIAH!!!!!! We LOVE this review almost as much as we loved serving you and Ryan and your families. What a treat that was for us!! We could not have ask for a nicer couple to work with....or their friends. Please tell your mom hi!!!
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!!
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.