Gorgeous Historic Venue with Southern Elegance
Georgia Morel
OWNER
Circa is situated in the heart of downtown New Roads, Louisiana. Offering a prime location across the street from the historic St. Mary’s Church. Nestled on the beautiful False River, Circa provides picturesque views and easy access to the city's main attractions. Its central position makes it a convenient and scenic destination for all attendees. Originally built in 1903, the building has been completely restored and renovated, with enough texture and warm colors to enrich your event. Its grace, ambiance and location make it, most definitely, the ideal setting for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, retirement parties, Christmas parties, banquets and any event, reception, or party you can imagine.
3,500 sq ft of entertaining glory, 15 foot high ceilings, with exposed trusses and complete with a new 1,300 sq ft kitchen, Circa offers outstanding on-site catering and makes entertaining a a breeze. It is operated by the owners of Morel’s Restaurant, with succulent appetizers and dinner menus, your guests will leave happy and renewed.
Circa is delighted to host either your reception-style gathering or a seated dinner. Circa offers an indoor space as well as a courtyard area, overlooking False River, perfect for tents and outdoor entertaining. Both spaces can be combined to host a reception-style gathering of up to 400 guests, or a seated dinner of up to 185 guests.
Whether you’re booking a wedding, corporate event, or private party, your event at Circa is sure to be unforgettable. Our Special Events team is here to ensure the planning process is easy and seamless for our clients. Our team has years of experience working with brides and wedding planners, corporate event planners, and individuals booking directly. We strive to create a streamlined and professional event experience.
Discounted rates are available for hosting your rehearsal dinner at Circa in conjunction with your wedding and/or wedding reception. Ask us about hosting your rehearsal dinner at Circa or Morel’s Restaurant!
Pricing details
Starting prices
Reception:
$1,000
Ceremony:
$400
Bar services:
$18 per person
Catering:
Contact for price
Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees. Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-Dec.
Amenities + details
Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Historic Venue
Industrial & Warehouse
Tented
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Bar Rental
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
Destination Wedding Planning
Food & Catering
Planning
Destination Wedding Planning
Wedding Design
Rentals & Equipment
Tents
Service Staff
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Meet the team
Georgia Morel
Owner
Please contact us for dates and availability! We would love to host your next event or occasion. Check out our menus on circaevents.com for more information. We can also custom tailor menu options for you.
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4.1
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Circa is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and events, with exceptional food, atmosphere, and service receiving praise. The beautiful venue, especially with evening lights, impressed guests, and the Morels were commended for bringing visions to life seamlessly. Staff, including Mrs. Georgia and Major, were noted as knowledgeable and accommodating, making the planning process easy. The duck spring rolls were a standout dish, but overall, all food was delicious, ensuring a memorable experience for guests.- Top reviews
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Melissa C
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5.0
1/03/2022
What an amazing venue! Great location, beautiful place with fantastic views of False River and I can't say enough nice things about the Morels. Mrs. Georgia and Major were great to work with and their staff were the best . They made everything so easy with all their knowledge. Thanks for a great wedding!
Vendor response 07/31/2024
Melissa, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled that you had such a positi...
ve experience. It was our pleasure to be a part of your special day, and we are delighted that we could help make it memorable. Your kind words mean a lot to us and motivate us to continue providing exceptional service. We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you back in the future! Warm regards, Circa Event Staff
S A
3.0
6/27/2024
Our son’s rehearsal dinner (97 guests) was held at Circa 3 weeks ago.
Positives - Circa 1903 is a beautiful and versatile venue. It was located across the street from the church where the wedding was to be held, so logistics were simple. We live 6 hours away, therefore it was important we find a place that could take care of everything for us, so I wouldn’t have to worry. Major and Lauren went out of their way on the day of the event to make sure that we had what we needed, that their staff was prepared, and that the food was delicious. They hit every mark.
Negatives - working with Miss Georgia was difficult at best, and so many of our interactions left a sour taste in my mouth. She is the matriarch of the family and the face of the business. I understand that any business’ goal is to make a profit, but she lacks any flexibility and there seemed to be zero appreciation or recognition that this was a significant investment on our part. Her attitude was, "we are the only venue in town and we know it." Top 3 issues with our $10K, three-hour dinner:
First, communication was very poor. To spend that kind of money and come from out of town for an event I am hosting for 100 people, I expect that my emails will be answered at least within 24-48 hours. Often a week or more went by, and I would have to follow up with emails or texts asking again. Many of my pressing questions did not get answered until within 2 weeks of the event - stressful! When an itemized invoice was finally provided 3 weeks after I asked for it (only 6 days before the event), it contained big errors which caused a flurry of emails and stress the week of the wedding.
For the amount I paid, I was nickeled and dimed to death. Four examples of many: 1) only 8 people chose chicken, but to give them that 3rd choice, we had to pay $3.00 more per person - so 3 X 97 = 291 which made those chicken entrees $65 each. She refused to compromise on this charge. 2) I had to beg for a month for a price on a kids’ meal chicken tenders option. She asked the ages and charged 2 different prices based on the age - $25 and $15. There was no difference in the food quantity. 3) $2.95 per glass of iced tea (water only was served with dinner) and, until I put my foot down, she was going to charge for refills of iced tea. 4) $35 for music to play over the speakers, $35 to use their microphone, $35 to use their screen - when I paid $1600 to walk in the door! I brought my own, but had a mic malfunction as guests were arriving. Georgia stepped in and offered her mic because I was panicked, but of course charged me the $35.
In NONE of these instances would her compromising have been giving me something for nothing. I wasn’t asking for food I didn’t pay for, nor was I asking for anything unreasonable. Even ONE compromise (or simply not charging for the mic) would have signaled to me that she understood & appreciated our significant investment in her business.
Overall, the dinner itself and the experience we had from 7:30 - 10:30 that evening was wonderful and the staff did an amazing job. They are the reason for my 3 star review. All of our guests were very complimentary, and everyone had a great time that evening - that’s what matters. But the amount of stress and frustration that it took to get there was enough that If I had to do it over again, I would use Circa only if this business hires a different event coordinator.
Vendor response 07/31/2024
Thank you for sharing your feedback regarding your recent experience with us. We are delig...
hted to hear that you enjoyed the event and thankful that our staff was great to work with. It was truly a pleasure to host your event and be a part of your big celebration! However, we are sincerely sorry for any frustration caused by our communication.
We strive to provide excellent service in all aspects. Your comments are invaluable and will help us improve our processes moving forward.
We appreciate your understanding and hope to see you at our future events.
Best regards, Circa Event Staff
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Kimber C
5.0
11/14/2022
My daughters reception exceeded expectations! I have received so many complements on the food and atmosphere. Circa is beautiful especially at night with the lights. The Morel's made our vision come to life and implemented it perfectly. I was a worried mother of the bride, so I had lots of questions. I would recommend Circa 100 times over! They were easy to work with and accommodated any wish I had, especially the weekend of the wedding. If you book, get the Duck spring rolls people are still talking about how good they were. But all the food delicious so you can't go wrong.
Vendor response 07/31/2024
Kimber, Thank you so much for the kind words and recommendation. Your satisfaction is our ...
priority and and means a lot to us to know we were able to exceed your expectations! Thanks again for sharing your experience, we look forward to working with you in the future, Circa Event Staff
Michelle A
5.0
12/28/2021
Georgia, Major and their entire staff was wonderful. The decorations, food, atmosphere, too. We had the rehearsal at Morels, it was a perfect place for the size party we had. The wedding was at Circa in December, it was perfect.
Vendor response 07/31/2024
Michelle, Thank you so much for those kind words. We are grateful you chose us to host you...
r event! We wish you all the best and hope to welcome you back in the future! Warm regards, Circa Event Staff
Nicole F
5.0
9/09/2020
We absolutely loved having the wedding at Circa! Georgia was truly wonderful, helpful, and supportive. She was patient and encouraging and let us know, although I felt I was going out of my mind, that we were doing okay and that everything would be spectacular. The venue is so beautiful and so easy to decorate. They give you so much creative freedom to make the event special and unique, it's so comforting, their whole process, really nice. Georgia recommended many amazing meal possibilities Morel's Restaurant could prepare for us. With this collaborative team also working as the caterer, the presentation and timing of the meal was suscinct and cohesive, and the food! The food was so very delicious, the meal was seamless perfection. The other vendors recommended were amazing as well. The day-of was terrific and more than memorable. From the setup to picking things up afterwards, everything was so uncomplicated, chill and easy. We cannot boast enough about this fabulous Venue. We loved Circa, Morel's. Everyone involved from the owners, staff, and other vendors... all were so very kind and awesome. You can't go wrong in any way choosing Circa for your event!
Vendor response 07/31/2024
Thank you for choosing our venue to host your event. We are thrilled to hear that you had ...
a great experience with our staff.
It was our pleasure to assist in making your event a success, and your kind words mean a lot to us. We strive to provide exceptional service, and feedback like yours motivates us to continue delivering the best experiences for our guests.
We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Best regards, Circa Event Staff
M T
5.0
7/12/2020
I have attended and held several events at Circa in past couple of years. The building with its old brick walls and the lighting through the windows has made every event beautiful and unforgettable. There is so much detail that goes into every aspect of the event that the Morels help you work through. The details make it special and unique for each event. The staff go above and beyond. The food and service are top notch. I highly recommend Circa for your next event.
Vendor response 07/31/2024
Thank you for this kind review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience an...
d enjoyed the food and. We, too, love the building, and are grateful you appreciated it's history and beauty as much as we do!
We strive to provide exceptional service, and feedback like yours motivates us to continue delivering the best experiences for our guests.
We look forward to the opportunity to host you again in the future.
Best regards, Circa Event Staff
Stephaine H
1.0
7/10/2020
I reached out to this venue on 3 different occasions and NEVER received a response, definitely not how a business should be ran. Spend your dollars & time elsewhere, several venue owners/employees care enough to acknowledge you and you reaching out to get information for one of the most important days of your life!
John H
5.0
12/10/2019
Great venue, great food and great location, our event there was a spectacular success and we all loved Mrs. Georgia, who was amazing to us and took care of every detail, so impressed with her and her husband and team to make our night and wedding reception outstanding! Thank you!
Vendor response 12/11/2019
Thank you, John. The blessing of this whole celebration for my husband, our team and mys...
elf is that we are allowed to be a part of the happiest time in your life. No other time in your life will be quite like this and you have allowed us to share it with you. It is totally our pleasure to have served you.
Gary A
3.0
11/24/2019
My wife and I met with Mrs Georgia twice. My wife met with her a few additional times along with communicating with her through telephone, text or email. Each conversation was like speaking with her for the first time. Things that were previously discussed had to be reviewed because it seemed as though she had no knowledge of what was agreed upon even though she took notes. After she explained times for the vendors I stressed that I would make sure everyone was out and personal things removed for 11. The day of the service Mrs Georgia approached our DJ and spoke with him harshly about what time he needed to instruct everyone to leave. During our honeymoon my wife received a message from Mrs Georgia speaking about money she owed us from a table that wasn't used but that my father in law had received drinks from the bar in which he hadn't paid for so we'd just call it even. Upon checking with my father in law it was learned the total cost for his mixed drinks was $28 in which he paid the bartender $60 telling her to keep the change. This was relayed to Mrs Georgia but as most communication leading up to the wedding she has yet to respond. The ceremony and reception was awesome because of the staff that works for Circa however the process leading up to the ceremony is far from easy as Mrs Georgia makes it seem. I gave them 3 stars because of the staff. When you charge as much as Mrs Georgia does for EVERYTHING you need to have your I's dotted and T's crossed which doesn't seem to happen. The manager, kitchen staff, bartenders and servers are the ones that made our ceremony what it was because the planning with Mrs Georgia was stressful.
Vendor response 11/29/2019
Gary,
Thank you for your input concerning yours and Morgan’s wedding celebration.
You ...
are correct in saying that I did continually want to review questions pertaining to your wedding event. Morgan and I began working on this project in March 2019 and I wanted to be certain that we were all on the same page. I wanted everything to be perfect for you and Morgan by dotting our i’s and crossing our t’s. When I invited Morgan to come visit Circa just before another wedding event, it was to help her get a feel for what Circa looked like when decorated. I felt that Morgan and I had a great relationship and I thoroughly enjoyed working with her.
I apologize for texting you on your honeymoon. I just did not want you to think that I was going to charge you for a table that you ended up not using.
I am glad you were pleased with the event staff and enjoyed the ceremony, as that was what was most important!
It is my job to work out all of the small details that make it all happen, and I apologize that you were unhappy with the planning process as this was not my intent. Thank you for your feedback and we will take all of this into consideration, Georgia Morel, Circa Event Director
E T
4.0
4/13/2019
Make sure they know your every little details. They’re really good with everything
Vendor response 07/31/2024
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that you were pleased with o...
ur attention to detail and overall service. We always strive to provide the best experience possible, and your feedback reassures us that we’re on the right track. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you again, Circa Event Staff
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