Blue Heron

THE BLUE HERON A Private Lakefront Wedding Estate · Ruston, Louisiana This isn't a venue rental. It's a wedding weekend. At Blue Heron, your wedding doesn't start when guests arrive and end when the last dance fades. It starts Friday afternoon — when you pull up to 100 private acres of Louisiana countryside, kick your shoes off, and exhale. It ends Sunday morning over slow coffee on the wraparound porch with the people you love most. When you book Blue Heron, the entire property is yours — and yours alone — for the whole weekend. The Setting Tucked away on nearly 100 private acres, Blue Heron sits at the edge of a shimmering private lake framed by towering trees and open Louisiana skies. Exchange vows beside the handcrafted wooden cross at the water's edge. Dance under string lights on our brand-new 35x45 patio. No shared parking lot. No strangers wandering through. No clock counting down your reception. Just you, your people, and this place. What's Included Full exclusive-use access — Friday 3:00 PM through Sunday NOON Private lakefront ceremony site with handcrafted wooden cross Brand-new string-light reception patio (35x45) Climate-controlled staging area for catering setup Accommodations for up to 12 overnight guests Tables, chairs, and linens included Indoor weather backup option Nearly 100 acres for photos and exploration Ample on-site parking Capacity & Pricing 2027 Wedding Packages — Starting at $1,350 for Sunday Wedding / Stay to $2,750 for Full Weekend Access Celebrations up to 125–150 guests | 12 overnight estate guests included Optional Enhancements: Additional Night Stay — $420 Distressed White Church Pews — $125/pew (up to 11 available) The Weekend Experience Friday — Arrive, settle in, rehearse, breathe. Saturday — Vows at the lake. Celebration under the string lights. Sunday — Slow morning. Checkout at your own pace. No rush. No turnover crew waiting. Just the last quiet hours of one of the best weekends of your life. Why Couples Choose Blue Heron ✔ Louisiana's only full-weekend lakefront estate buyout experience ✔ Overnight accommodations for up to 12 guests — included ✔ Indoor backup option included ✔ Tables, chairs, linens, and string-light patio — all included ✔ 100 private acres — no shared spaces, no timeline pressure ✔ Featured in Bayou Life Magazine Ready to see it in person? We offer private Sunday afternoon tours — a relaxed walk through the property and a real conversation about your day. Come see if Blue Heron is your place.