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e did have a leaky roof (which is to be expected from a very old house), but they quickly repaired it. The staff was very attentive and helped our reception run smoothly. We chose 4/5 stars mostly because the communication could have been better. Many times they would get details wrong like number of guests or if we were doing both the reception and ceremony there. They were also late bringing breakfast up for Dressing of the Bride so we had to eat while our makeup team was getting us ready. Wasn't a big deal, just inconvenient. They also ensured they would have heaters if it was cold. When we asked to use them, they only had 3 heaters for 185 people... so we had to rent more last minute. Overall, we would definitely recommend Degas House!

prepared an absolutely delicious meal for our guests. A beautiful venue too with a lot of history. Highly recommended!

se is amazing, were always two steps ahead of us on decisions and recommendations. Truly old New Orleans meets magical for your dream day. Our guests are still raving about the day, the food and the staff. Just beyond anything we could imagine.

It was such a wonderful experience. We even had bad weather and that was the lay thing anyone let me worry about. I went outside and tents were up, seats were arranged so none our guests got wet. The staff was very kind to myself and all of our guests. I will always recommend Degas House to any bride to be. Thank you everyone at Degas for everything y’all did to make my day as special and perfect as it was ❤️

ovely, and that the greenery and decor were perfect, all would be an understatement. A special thank you to Ms. Sharon who went above and beyond to ensure that my groom's dietary needs were taken care of, that we took home food and wine, and that I didn't forget my bridal bouquet after the wedding! When I look back at our wedding photos, I know that our wedding day was perfect, in no small part because we had our special day at Degas House. The team that works there, made sure that we had everything we needed and ensured that our wedding day was fun, easy, and full of love. I would recommend Degas House to anyone looking to get married surrounded by art, culture, love and professionalism.

the ceremony. We didn't even bother with arranging for decorations because the venue was perfect as is. We didn't have a wedding party, so we both stayed in the main suite and had friends and family stay on the property with us. Would highly recommend! The last thing I'll mention is the staff. Kathy helped us plan the wedding and answered all our questions along the way. The event staff at Degas House were so nice and helpful in taking care of the fine details. 5/5

s was the perfect city for us. David, Kalin, Kathy were a complete joy to work with. The home and furnishings were exquisite. The Estelle Room was so beautiful and made their wedding day and evening very special. There was plenty of room for the bridesmaids to dress. The groom and his groomsmen stayed in a beautiful 18th century furnished parlor. The courtyard was so beautiful. I worked closely with Kalin, she helped with every small detail and made sure we had everything we needed for a perfect wedding. And the Food!! Many of our guest said the food was the best food they ever had at a wedding. Cajun/Louisiana dishes and the Pork Roast was the best I've every eaten. Ms Sharon and her staff even made fried chicken and fries for the kids before the wedding. Our every need was taken care of. And then, there was Ms Elaine, the personal attendant, she made sure we had plenty of champagne and finger foods before the wedding. Everything was Perfect!!! Thank you!!!

seamless. The food was to die for, and made in-house. Our outside vendors were able to easily worked with the Degas House staff, because of their collective passions. This establishment is beautiful, inside and out!

haron and David were attentive, and their hospitality made feel us so comfortable and taken care of. If Degas House is open for your wedding date, book it immediately! You’ll be glad you did.

oom for us to make sure we had some. Absolute gem.

ried out perfectly. Our guests still rave about her menu every chance they get!

were beautiful for the holidays, the food was excellent and the bride suites were fantastic. The venue offers elegant photo opportunities. We would highly recommend the Degas House for any occasion.

s. From the beginning, communication was thorough and prompt. We had to plan our entire event remotely due to COVID-19, and though we were a little hesitant to put down our deposit for this venue sight-unseen, I am so glad that we did, since it turned out to be everything we hoped and more. We had both our ceremony and reception here, and the flip between the two was seamless. I can't recommend the Dressing of the Bride package enough -- it was so great getting to have one last sleepover with my bridesmaids, and it made getting ready so much less stressful. I bragged to everyone about how no fuss the preparation was, since Degas House offers food and drink packages (and all my guests raved about how good the food was). In addition to all that, we always felt taken care of and looked after during our wedding. They made sure we had a moment together alone to eat before we went to greet our guests, they coordinated with and cued all of our vendors perfectly, and what's more they supplied us with a great list of folks they recommended, which made the remote planning about 100x easier. I would like to specifically thank Kathy and Sharon, the dynamic duo who made our Degas House wedding everything we dreamed and more. The venue itself is everything you would want for a NOLA wedding. It is historical, charming, and unique. If you want a cozy, classic, romantic wedding with a gorgeous outdoor courtyard that feels like you're in a garden, you can't do better than Degas House.

so authentically us and New Orleans. Every single one of our guests had an incredible time and the staff prioritized us so much to make sure our day was stress free and Sharon WILL make sure you eat on your day lol If you're looking for a wedding day that is intimate, rich with history and filled with love and no stress, look no further. Degas House literally has EVERYTHING you're looking for and if they don't, they'll get it for you. Thank you to Kathy, Sharon and the entire Degas House staff. We will be visiting again.

. Kathy and Ms. Sharon were SO kind and flexible throughout our entire process, and were there every step of the way with me during last minute changes due to the pandemic. They made our day absolute PERFECT, and were so communicative and responsive. On wedding day, we did not even have to lift a finger, and they made sure that we had the best night of our lives!!! The Degas House is perfect, because so many of the little details such as the food, chairs, wedding coordinator, etc. are already provided. Not to mention, in my biased opinion, it is the most beautiful venue in Nola! We are so thankful for Ms. Kathy and Ms. Sharon, and my guests cannot stop talking about how wonderful the entire staff at the Degas House is!

yond with helping us make plans and ensure the day went smoothly. A big plus is that the Degas House took care of all of the food, so we did not have to worry about hiring an outside caterer, and our guests could not stop talking about how delicious the food was! We loved every second of our experience with the Degas House, and we would highly recommend it to anyone looking to do a wedding in New Orleans!

huge demand for any more decorating. Then there is the staff. Everyone, from housekeeping, wedding planner, kitchen staff, the men that set up chairs and tables, the bartenders (fantastic lovely people), everyone helpful and professional. A shoutout to Ms. Sharon for always being positive and helpful - especially on the special day making sure we were hydrated and had everything we needed. A real special shoutout to Kaitlyn Ramsey the woman with all the hats - wedding coordinator, inn keeper, etc. She took charge, made sure things happened when they were supposed to happen, people were where they needed to be, coordinated with all of the vendors, made my life so easy!! I never saw her sweat - she handled all those things without losing her smile. She always answered the phone and always had time to talk. She gave me so much confidence weeks before the wedding that everything would be just wonderful. I love you Kaitlyn! And, the wedding was wonderful. We can’t wait for the pictures because they will show the happiness and joy of every single guest - and especially of the bride and groom. Robin Hatch - Hatch/Horn wedding 3/14/2020 I would like to add that we used an outside caterer which proved to be a huge mistake. Wanted to include this in case someone makes a bad review because of the food. It wasn’t Degas House’s food. Big mistake on our part (sorry Ms. Sharon, and I say that with love)

ghborhood is absolutely charming. Esplanade Street made for a beautiful second line parade. We were blown away by the exceptional service provided by the staff at Degas House. Everyone was so accommodating. Kaitlyn was on top of everything. Answering every email, text, and phone call. She took care of so many details, and had my back when it came to my vision, and how I wanted the day to go. She helped make my dream wedding a reality, and doing so with a smile on her face the entire time. Chef Sharron is such a savory individual. She made us feel at home in every way! The food she prepared was absolutely delicious. Our guests raved about every dish. I always say “Love is in the details”, and I felt so much love and so taken care of by both of you, and I couldn’t be more grateful. I would 10 out of 10 recommend Degas House as your venue for your next event!

event absolutely stress free. Thank you Kaitlyn for your attention to detail and for creating a perfect wedding

t 4 starts instead of 5 is the turnover in employees we experienced. We went through 3 coordinators, and our room was double booked. However, everything was handled properly and there ended up being no issues. Additionally, we were going to use the venue's stereo, but the night before the wedding we found out that the speaker was busted, luckily we had a friend. Finally, the food was AMAZING and the catering team are EXPERIENCED and EXCEPTIONAL. They have been around the block more than once.

ity of the Degas House and crew. Kaitlyn was invaluable in the planning phase and Miss Sharon and her kitchen staff delivered a true New Orleans feast that was second to none. Miss Tracy kept the bride and her momma (me!) and all her bridesmaids calm, cool, and collected throughout the “Dressing of the Bride” ritual. Many, many thanks for all of your efforts that resulted in a most joyous celebration. Bravo et Merci :)

able to easily work with the preferred vendors and their amazing day of coordinator Carmen (she was such a dream and completely accommodating for all of our out of town needs). We had 75 people attend the wedding and it was intimate and amazing. The food was PHENOMENAL - Ms. Sharon is truly the best chef and she made our day even more special by coordinating an impromptu sparkler processional at the end of the night which was so very special for our family and friends. We definitely recommend doing the Estelle suite package (so the bridal party can get ready on site and you and your spouse can stay at the property the night of the wedding!). The only thing we would have added was an extra hour or so to our package just so we do more dancing!! We had zero complaints the entire day - the full staff was generous, accommodating and so incredibly kind. The Degas House now holds such a special place in our hearts, we can't wait to visit in years to come and re-live our perfect day!

rything we needed before, during and after the wedding. The property is absolutely stunning, and the accommodations even more so. Everyone who works there is kind, caring, and amazing at what they do. We felt so special and supported and well taken care of. If we had to do it all over again, there's not a single thing I would change.

d honestly book it for the food alone - it was SO good!! There were so many delicious options to choose from, we had such a hard time narrowing it down at our tasting! But everything was delicious and guests still are raving about it! It was super smooth coordinating with all vendors and they were very flexible with delivery times which made everything so easy. Any time I had a question or concern I was answered in a timely fashion! Thank you Degas House for making our day so special.

nning so much easier getting to hangout there all day! Big thanks to Ms Sharon for the delicious food and Kelly for the planning!

king quotes and numbers, they stopped returning our phone calls and emails. Not sure if it was the fact that we were having less than 50 people at our wedding or their blasé attitude since they’re a non-profit and don’t really need the money. Either way, we were very disappointed with our interaction with them.

ed.) Food: Ms. Sharon's New Orleans delicacies are hands-down amazing. The staff accommodated our request for special meat (halal) -- we told them about a local vendor and they were able to source from there directly. Our guests all raved about the food. Accommodation: We fit our sizable immediate families by booking all the rooms (minus maybe one). The staff was generous in that (and the breakfast again is amazing.) Facilities: The venue is very pretty. We were allowed to place our personal photos in frames around the inside of the house, creating an intimate feel. Some fixtures here and there were in need of repair (like some knobs and handles on the bathtub faucets; and the alarms kept going off in the night, so hopefully they've fixed that since then.) We had a second line that ran through the neighborhood and our guests loved it. The staff gave us advice on the route and how to obtain the city permit. Staff: The staff was helpful with some NOLA charm, especially June. During our planning, we did cycle cycle through three Degas House wedding planners. Hopefully, they've found someone who will stick. This caused some communication issues and inconsistencies, but come showtime things came together. Dishes: This was my biggest concern. We assumed we would be receiving the standard ceramic-type plates you get at hotels (or even a not-so-fancy buffet restaurant.) Instead, we saw our guests eating in tiny plastic-looking plates and bowls. Degas staff pointed out the contract said "acrylic" plates, but we didn't realize that would essentially mean heavy plastic ware. (Guests also complained that it was hard to get much on their plates.) To their credit, the staff remedied this issue later by dropping some fees. We'd just recommend clarifying what dishes you are getting. All in all, we had a very memorable and joyful wedding at Degas House. We hope they are working on restoration efforts to preserve this pretty venue.

space to have a wedding and everyone LOVED the food (thanks Ms Sharon!). We chose the “Dressing of the Bride” package which really helped keep the day stress free. My bridesmaids and I got ready in two beautiful rooms in the house and were spoiled with breakfast, champagne and snacks! The Degas House did change event coordinators multiple times, but Jaynell was the final coordinator on our big day and was very helpful. She made sure we always had a drink in our hand and food at our table, and oversaw the setup and clean up of the event so we didn’t have to worry about it. I even lost a piece of wedding day jewelry and asked the Degas House staff on a whim if anyone had come across it - they had people search everywhere and found it!!! In all, they provided just what we wanted - a beautiful space for an courtyard wedding where we planned exactly what we wanted to happen and the staff executed those plans when the big day came around.

pleasure of touring the houses back in 2016. It was a very special night and the staff treated us very well! The bartender remembered what we liked. The kitchen staff made sure my husband and I got enough food before we had to go back out and chat with everyone. They helped my mother-in-law move everything inside when it started to drizzle. It was the perfect evening and I loved every minute of it! Thank you for showing us such a good time!

e venue and staff are remarkable. The Degas has so much romantic character in that it is historic and simply exquisitely beautiful. Located on a breathtaking street with huge old trees--it is everything that New Orleans represents, and authentically so. The Degas is a treasure tucked away for people to discover if they are lucky. The staff are all so kind, lovely and professional people, that we wanted to make sure we show our thanks and gratitude. Jenelle was AMAZING at organizing our wedding. She was always 2 steps ahead in ensuring we had everything and providing us with what we needed and or wanted. Jenelle was the pillar to this whole event and made it happen with grace and professionalism. She was so present and aware of what needed to be attended to and she made us all so happy. Words cant express how thankful I am to have met her. I call Jenelle my friend now and could not have felt more grateful for all that she did for us. ALSO--The food was out of this world delicious. The head chef, Ms. Sharon is wonderful. I absolutely loved her. She made all the dishes so great, I thought we were at a fine dining restaurant. My experience with wedding food in the past has never been anything but unappetizing and nothing to remark over---but at the Degas, it was home made, delicious and soulful. All of our guests were non stop raving about the food. I could go on and on but I just wanted to say how grateful both my husband and myself are to have had the unforgettable memory at the Degas to celebrate with all of our loved ones. I can't wait to go back and visit because it will be a place, I consider to be apart of our family. Thank you Degas for making our dreams come true!

vailable by phone and email to answer all my questions and ease my mind. The food is OUT OF THIS WORLD, thanks to in-house chef, Mrs. Sharon. It was such a relief to have everything in the same place. We had a short and beautiful ceremony in the courtyard, and while we were doing a 2nd line around the area with our guests and a brass band, the Degas House staff flipped to courtyard into a GORGEOUS reception space, with all of my centerpieces and table pieces in the perfect spots. I highly recommend the Estelle package, because having the beautiful Estelle suite to get ready in with my girls was such an awesome experience. My hubby and I will always come back to visit the Degas House and YOU should book your wedding here. You won't regret it.

ve and even got our tent company to give a chandelier free of charge to make everything look even better than it already looked. Finally, the setup was fantastic for a night of dancing, eating, drinking, and socializing with our loved ones. I would absolutely have our wedding here again.

delicious, and the space was accommodating of a large crowd yet maintains an ambiance in keeping with an intimate celebration.

f space to work in, and the coordinator kept us in the loop and worked very well with Beth's Flowers, our wedding planners. They even tolerated us renting out nearly every room for the weekend with our close friends and family, and that was also a big plus. Thank you guys for everything you did for us!

the corner of our room. We tried to put that past us and enjoy the day. The staff was attentive and helpful throughout the day, but the venue did not live up to the reviews. I understand it is a historical property, but the building itself needs a lot of work. As a lifer in hospitality, I was disappointed in the management response. They seemed to not care and shrugged it off as “New Orleans.” Yes, I live here and understand, but please- acknowledge that my party and I had an issue with the mouse. For what we paid, we at least should have gotten a few free bottles of water.

ing! There was an extremely gifted piano player, which was suggested by the venue, who played festive holiday music throughout the evening. The venue provided for an elegant evening of socializing around the large Christmas tree just inside the main entrance as well as enjoying the outside patio and the socializing under the lights in front of the fountain. It was defiantly a memorable evening for all in attendance.

he days before our wedding. It rained during our wedding, and the staff were really helpful about moving the ceremony indoors. The food was also incredibly delicious; every item in the menu was a hit. And obviously, the venue is absolutely gorgeous, indoors and out.

way from California. We did it all thru phone and email. I met her only the day before my wedding day. She walked me thru ceremony and went over every last detail. I thought I’d be a nervous wreck since I hadn’t met her in person or seen the house only in pictures. She exceeded my expectations. She was so professional and had the same vision as me. My wedding day couldn’t have been more perfect. I had a carefree day and was able to enjoy every moment with my guest. The House was beautiful and well kept. I didn’t need any decorations . the art work was a wonderful addition for our photos. I would highly recommend The Degas House for your wedding or for a tour. Thanks to Jaynell and your fabulous team. You made all my dreams come true.

eans venue, paired with amazing staff and incredible food and accommodations. If you're looking for old-world, subtle elegance and knowledgeable but down-to-earth staff, look no further. The atmosphere of the Degas House is classy without being flashy, or in your face. The natural beauty of the indoor and outdoor spaces speaks for itself. We were married outside in the courtyard at 10 am, and then had a seated indoor brunch for our small wedding of about 60 people. The staff worked with us to create the wedding we wanted, even though it didn't fit into their pre-set package. The staff was incredibly accommodating, generous, and kind. They seemed to genuinely care about our happiness and making our wedding special. Our wedding coordinator was spot-on in understanding what we wanted for the ceremony and reception, and was able to handle all of the small stuff on the morning of, so that I could relax and keep my mind on the important things. Our ceremony had a few complexities, but Kira was able to direct and cue everything perfectly, every time. The food prepared by Ms. Sharon at the Degas House is truly spectacular. I haven't had better food anywhere in New Orleans. The kitchen staff was completely willing to accommodate our guests' dietary needs, from nut and tomato allergies to veganism. After the wedding, we stayed overnight in the Estelle suite, a space so opulent you feel as if you've gone back in time. It was truly unforgettable. I am so grateful to everyone at the Degas House who made our wedding such a positive and stress-free experience. We knew we were in good hands, and so we were able to relax and just enjoy our special day. If an old, historic venue is your thing, or if you want a background for a "fairy tale" wedding, you can't do better than the Degas House. It is classic New Orleans, and just plain class.

ouse. Most recently the Bastille Day event was one of the best ever. I was once again overwhelmed by the cultural appeal, elegance and charm. The continuous professional of the staff and service is impeccable. The cuisine is some of the best in the city. Hats off again to Chef Sharon Parker. I highly recommend this event space to everyone! What a cultural treasure the Degas House is.

free of worries. The venue handled our 270 guests with delicious traditional New Orleans food and 3 bars that kept the drinks flowing. The spacious grounds allowed the band and dancing to be in full swing with other areas for quiet conversations. Guests loved the architecture and paintings that make the Degas House a perfect backdrop for our family and friends to share our joy in our daughter's marriage.

edding, because everything was smoothly handled for us. Everyone was so nice and professional, and the food was amazing. It was also great to be able to have our wedding party stay on-site with us and avoid everyone running around town (especially since our wedding was during Mardi Gras season). Also, for any same-sex couples reading this, us being a lesbian couple was a complete non-issue at Degas House. Everyone was super friendly and respectful to us and our guests.

and knew little of what we had planned). Thankfully, my husband and I are pretty flexible and cared more that our guests from near and far had a great experience. The wedding weekend itself was completely perfect and everything we wanted. Ms. Sharon in the kitchen is amazing. The staff took perfect care of us all night. It was an intimate and beautiful setting. The new coordinator Trevor ended up handling a family situation smoothly and gracefully. So all in all, the wedding itself was perfect!