Elms Mansion

ating. The food was absolutely delicious and the ballroom inside was perfect for dancing. We're super happy with how everything turned out :)

s top notch and no detail was too small for them. My guests raved about the food and the experience in general. Thank you so much Jess and the Elms! Ps the dogs are so adorable and amazing!!!

the mansion was! The food was also incredible and there are a ton of options you can work with. We had gluten free and vegan people and they accommodated them. Jessica is great to work with. She gave us a ton of suggestions like our first look and cake cutting prior to the ceremony. You can tell she has a lot of experience. There is a noise limitation outside, but it was not really a problem at all. The only down side was not a lot of rentals were included and the wedding party can only arrive 1 hour. We were worried about fitting in pictures within that hour, but we made it work! We knew about the rentals into it, but it allowed us to personalize more! Our day was perfect that’s to Elms and Jessica! We would not have had it any other way!

s was exceptional, as was the food. They went above and beyond our expectations. Jess at the Elms was super knowledgeable about vendors and was able to point us in the right direction. Without her, we would not have had such an incredible reception. We highly recommend the Elms and we are so thankful for all their work. Everything went off without any issues and our guests are still amazed by how beautiful the reception was. Thank you!

e planning through the wedding day with The Elms was flawless. The wedding took place on a November evening with the 300 person ceremony on the perfectly manicured grass lawn. Entering and exiting the ceremony through the iron gate on St. Charles Ave and reentering (maybe 30 feet on sidewalk) to the front door/porch of the mansion worked well and created the perception of a “separate space” for the reception. For the cocktail style reception, we chose the Crown Package with premium food and liquor. The oyster shucker set up on the grand side porch was an eye catcher and enjoyed by so many! The food was amazing and plentiful! Many many stand-outs, but in particular the beef tenderloin and truffle risotto and the blackened gulf fish stations, the salmon brûlée presentation, and the passed lamb chop lollipops were to die-for….(I could go on and on). Our weather was ideal, but in the event of rain, the Elm’s was ready to implement the tent plan. I think you need to decide 3 days out. The Elm’s staff was caring, professional and attuned to details that I never would have thought of. The mansion and grounds are just beautiful, immaculately maintained, and so quintessential New Orleans, set on St. Charles Ave, with the streetcars occasionally passing, adding to the ambiance. Months later, we are still receiving comments from guests regarding how the 4 hour reception flew by and how the evening flowed flawlessly. To Jess and all the Elm’s staff- Thank you for making my daughter and son-in-law’s dream wedding a reality.

ellence made the final decision easy Jess was nothing short of extraordinary. The venue provided the ideal backdrop for our vows and celebration. Moreover, the food was a highlight for many of our guests, receiving compliments long after our wedding day. The dedication of Jess and her team to our comfort and happiness was evident in every detail, making our wedding not just an event, but a beautifully orchestrated celebration of love.

eeing it ourselves (we live up north). When we saw it the day before our wedding, it totally blew us away. The photos are great but cannot do it justice. Everything was perfectly executed and our guests were in awe. We cannot recommend this venue enough!

y turn was jaw droppingly beautiful to all the personal touches that Jess added in for us to really make our day over-the-top spectacular. Would give Elms a 10/10 if I could!

most beautiful venue, no hidden costs, best food in NOLA, memories for a lifetime!!! I am so happy we chose to have our daughters wedding here! Thank you Jessica and chef and owner~we would give you 10 stars if we could!

olutely exceeded all my dreams! The food was incredible, all the guests were raving about it. The location and flow of everything is perfect, the guests enjoyed roaming around the mansion and also being in the beautiful outdoor space during the reception. The guests also loved being right on St Charles and seeing streetcars pass— it felt so authentically New Orleans. It was such a unique, beautiful venue and so well maintained. We also added an extra hour which we spent inside with a DJ/after party vibe, and this was so fun! Jessica and Sherri (and the whole rest of the team) were so flexible, kind, and accommodating. If I could do it all again, I would pick Elms again in a heartbeat!!!! Thank you to everyone who made my dream wedding come true!

elpful and thoughtful throughout the process! 10/10 would recommend!

. It was the perfect choice!! All of the rooms in the mansion are just beautiful and so elegant!! The holiday decorations added an extra special festive touch. The courtyard and grounds are gorgeous and spacious, and the lights in the trees created a stunning effect. Adding to the ambiance were the street cars passing by on St. Charles Avenue. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. Jessica and her staff are very competent and professional. They are the best!! They went above and beyond to make sure all aspects of the night ran smoothly and seamlessly. The result was perfection! Such a memorable and magical evening!! I would highly recommend The Elms Mansion and Jessica!!

ood was amazing. So many guests said it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had. It’s such a unique property that shines on New Orleans history. Everyone was so helpful and the event went by so smoothly. I would recommend this venue to anyone!

tion – intimate yet spacious. Our sit-down dinner was beautifully staged under the canopy of one of the largest and oldest magnolia trees in the city. Jessica was very helpful, attentive and responsive throughout the planning process. She was always willing to take that extra step to make my daughter and her fiancé feel confident and comfortable with their specific requests. On the day of the event Jessica and her team made everything run seamlessly. The Elms staff was excellent - professional and hospitable - making sure that the guests’ needs were all met. We would highly recommend the Elms as an exquisite location for a most memorable New Orleans wedding

e ceremony, reception and after party, and everything you'd want to have a proper NOLA party. We used the upstairs for the bridal party so we had our own space to change and get ready, the downstairs bar room was AMAZING for cocktail hour right after the ceremony for people to walk in and see the food and then walk back into the outdoor patio. It was also fantastic for late night afterparty after the noise ordinance kicked in where a DJ lit up the night. The outside was absolutely gorgeous too for most of the fun. But most of all, the Elms staff were so kind, positive, happy to help, and everyone seemed to want to be there and want to help whenever someone needed something, which I feel like is hard to come by in this industry. I also asked our guests to send my mom texts of the night because she was just diagnosed with leukemia and couldn't make my wedding, and Jess took over 100 pictures throughout the day and sent them to her!! SO above and beyond and it really meant so much to me and my mom. It was literally perfect in every way and couldn't imagine our amazing day anywhere else.

as to have our out of town guests get a slice of NOLA. Jessica and her team are willing to go above and beyond to make anything happen. Our happiness was their first priority. Food was fantastic as was the service and staff. This New Orleans spot is a dream. I only wish we could relive the whole day over again!

compliments on the delicious food, great service and beautiful venue. I would highly recommend The Elms Mansion!

e BEST. She worked with us every step of the day, and is so sweet, accommodating, and obviously cares about what she does. We absolutely loved working with her and her entire staff. Beyond that -- the food and atmosphere here were incredible, and we are still getting compliments about the reception from our guests. Our wedding party literally gasped at how everything looked when our bus pulled up to the venue before the ceremony. We would absolutely recommend having your event here. THANK YOU to Jess & the Elms for making our wedding unforgettable! <3

sure we had our perfect day. To the point where she was crawling in the bushes the day before helping get our tent setup in the perfect way when we had to add a small one with a last minute chance of rain. She truly cares about you and your big day. She facetimed us multiple times, was available via text for any crazy questions we had since we were planning from California and had to postpone due to the pandemic. The venue itself is stunning. My relatives all commented how the food was some of the best wedding food they have ever had. The speakeasy inside is perfect for an afterhours party as well. The only thing I would have changed is I added an extra hour, but wish I added 2 since it went by so fast!

Sherrie were helpful and guided me every step of the way. The venue itself is so stunning that you really don't need much decoration at all. The food was delicious- my friends and family are still raving about how impressed they were with the food weeks later. All of the staff were friendly and courteous. I am so glad that we chose to get married at Elms Mansion! Everything was even better than I imagined.

it! Our guests were in awe all night and my husband and I felt like we were in a dream. Thank you to Jessica at the Elms, who went above and beyond to help us plan (and replan) three different wedding dates due to COVID and hurricane Ida. She puts so much heart into her work, and was so kind and helpful during a very stressful time. We will always love the Elms and the amazing people who work there!

l, and flawless. I completely trusted her to get the job done-- she is reliable and detail-oriented. I truly appreciate the lengths she went to make sure my event was exactly what I wanted including collecting dairy free desserts for some of my guests! She truly cared how I felt on the big day, which meant a lot to me. The Elms is beautiful, and all of the staff is professional and friendly. Don't hesitate to book your event here!

wedding and the Elms happened to be available due to a cancellation. It was really a dream come true to be able to switch to the Elms. Jessica did everything she could to make the change in location seamless - she's incredibly easy to work with and very responsive. The whole event completely exceeded our expectations.

s were completely enamored. Jessica and her team were so accommodating and kind. Jessica is so professional, friendly, giving, and a treat to work with. The Elms staff day of were all so nice and hard working. The food was amazing and set up was so quick and painless. I would definitely recommend this venue for any event you host.

tion were the best they could be. On the day of, no detail was missed and everything went off perfectly! All of the wait staff were polite and courteous, and the food was very delicious. We felt attended to the whole night and were left without a worry, so we could really have fun! Our wedding was more than we could have ever expected! Elms delivered on everything we wanted and more!

wonderful experience we had with the Elms Mansion. You will just have to your wedding there yourself… It was an absolute dream, better than a dream. Jessica Serrano with the Elms Mansion team were hands down nicest, most professional, and incredible team I could have imagined working with. They were beyond accommodating and truly cared about making our vision come to life. They made us feel so special and like part of the family. We held our ceremony on the back lawn and then second lined into the court yard for our reception. We then moved into the mansion for our after party. It was beautiful, exquisite and an amazing time. I cannot recommend the Elms enough.

ful, the food was delicious and the staff were so kind to all of our guests.

he Elms Mansion is the most accommodating person I have ever worked with. She puts her full attention to your event. From the food, to the set up to the tear down - it is a magical night at the Elms Mansion! Great staff that will go the extra mile with a smile! Highly Recommend!!!

I visited the venue & met the wonderful staff there. We set the date & planned everything, then 8 days before the wedding, the mayor shut the city down & we had to postpone the wedding. Even through this and the rescheduling, Jessica (coordinator at the Elms) was so helpful. She was always quick to respond to my emails & never tired of my endless questions (or at least she didn't show it, ha!) All staff we encountered through having bridals there and setting up day before/day of were pleasant and helpful. Day of the wedding went perfectly thanks to Jessica's help in deciding on tents for chance of rain & her seamless skill in coordinating our wedding party/guests/music. The food was delicious and decor elegant. I really cannot say enough good things about The Elms & Jessica -- highly recommend it as a venue for any of your events!

ment for both my now husband and I, as well as our guests, to enjoy. The food was absolutely amazing! And the ambiance of the gorgeous venue left our guests in awe. One of the best wedding decisions we made was celebrating our special day at such a special place.

h. From adding additional food items to our buffet, to decorating with our personal items to just being present throughout the whole wedding and reception to make sure that we were doing well and that we didn't have an empty glass (seriously, our glasses were never empty). We highly recommend this beautiful venue and spectacular team. Cheers to the Elms and Team!

a classic and elegant New Orleans wedding!! The gazebo with the lights at night made it feel so magical. It was a joy working with the everyone at the Elms, including Ms. Judy and the family. We had some special accommodation requests and they went above and beyond to make sure our immediate family members were comfortable and had what they needed. Additionally, the food was FANTASTIC. I received many compliments about the food and venue after the wedding! I could keep going but all in all, this was the perfect venue for the wedding of my dreams!! Highly recommend!!

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smaids and I got there, there was a bottle of champagne waiting for us! The bathroom was even fully stocked with everything you could possibly need! It rained for about 15 minutes during my reception - and my whole party went inside, the Elms just covered everything outdoors with tarps, and helped us moved the party inside. When the rain stopped, by the time my guests went back outside, the staff had hand dried everything with towels - the tables and chairs, the railings, even the steps! The Elms provided us with an attendant, who ended up being unnecessary, because my wedding planner was so awesome, but I'm sure they would have seen to my every need. The food was AMAZING! There were way more appetizers than I had selected, and my only regret from my wedding was that we only had one piece of the fried catfish that night, and I shared it with my husband! I would go back just for that catfish!

e anyway. There were no announcements when they cut the cake, opened the bar upstairs (since it rained, or when we exited, but for us, that didn’t matter much.

y and Donna were both a pleasure to work with. Judy is detail oriented and made sure our day went off without a hitch. The rehearsal and day of went incredibly well due to Judy's professionalism and eye for detail. Donna was personable and offered creative ideas and suggestions as I was telling her my plans because she knows the space and what works best for their events. She even offered suggestions on how to save money when selecting vendors and finalizing details for the second line. The Elms and their team offered such a high quality service. My guests had a blast and my husband, my family, and I were all worry free. I would highly suggest The Elms for any event.

have been any happier! One thing worth mentioning (for such a hectic day for the bride and groom) was the way Judy gave us a few minutes to ourselves after the ceremony to have some champagne, grab a few quick bites, and look over the guests at our venue from the second floor. It felt so relaxing to watch as our guests had the time of their lives in NOLA! Thank you Judy and all your team!!

want your day to be just as you want it. The owner of the mansion was always there to help with anything as well. The night of the wedding went perfectly thanks to Mrs. Judy and the staff. They go above and beyond for you. And literally all of my guests are still talking about how delicious the food was!

reception was outdoors and we had the tent with the heaters and the pictures are just beautiful. The food was amazing. The chef went above and beyond providing excellent hor d'oeuvres on top of the menu we selected. Judy and team were great to work with. I could not imagine a better venue or experience.

idance along the way. This venue is stunning. The weather was perfect and the outside courtyard looked like a dream with the strung lights and the chandelier underneath the gazebo. Not only was the venue beautiful, but the food....was AMAZING. The chef really out did himself with our food. We had so many hand passed appetizers, all with a unique taste and presentation. It was absolutely delicious! The reason I booked this venue was because I had walked past this venue on several occasions and saw so many beautiful weddings take place there. The Elm's Mansion definitely made all my wedding day dreams come true. It could not have been a more perfect day :)

we had heard excellent reviews, and their prices are so reasonable compared to the rest of the wedding industry. The Elms Mansion EXCEEDED our expectations in every way. Judy and her team took us under their wings and helped us throw an unforgettable party. All the staff were incredibly kind and excellent at their various jobs. We did not bring a sign-in book and Judy took it upon herself to find a book on the history of St. Charles, the gorgeous street the mansion is on, for people to sign. It is a treasure from this very special evening. I honestly wish The Elms Mansion had a restaurant. Their food is that good! As the bride, I was so busy greeting and meeting with people, Judy and her team ensured that I received their specials (like the Bananas Foster we had instead of a cake!) and my glass was always topped off with champagne. When the fabulous night was over, The Elms Krewe sent us home with a variety of food, a bottle of champagne, and a very kind card of gratitude. I look forward to going to another event there! Hint hint all my newly engaged friends!!!

food (wish I would have eaten!). The elms is such a beautiful place I can't see why anyone would want to get married anywhere else!

ll amazed at how fabulous our wedding there was. Throughout the entire planning process, for every random question (and there were many) I sent them, they responded immediately, all the while reassuring me that it was all going to be fantastic. And it was!! Our entire wedding and reception was flawless. The mansion and garden are just stunning. Our guests keep raving about it, saying it was the most beautiful location for a wedding. The food was exceptional, the servers so friendly and yet professional - everything was perfect. The value of their packages is absolutely amazing. There are other lovely venues around town, many of which are considerably more expensive and offer less, but The Elms' location on St. Charles Ave, centuries-old history, tasteful elegant decor and thorough events team are simply unmatched in my opinion. They quietly took care of every last detail and provided my husband and me with the most beautiful wedding imaginable.

out. The location is perfect, right on the streetcar line. Cons: They are terrible at communicating and explaining vague aspects of their contract. I could write a very long list about the ridiculous back and forth that went into our contract negotiations, but nobody wants to read that. Just, get everything in writing - TWICE - and make sure they stick to it. Worst Part: It had rained earlier the week of my wedding, and they asked if we wanted to rent a tent and we said no (as the forecast was looking fine for our date). Then, my now-husband walks by the venue earlier in the day and sees that the tent is up, even though it's 80+ degrees with no chance of rain. Knowing that I absolutely hated the idea of the tent, he knocked on the door and asked them to take it down. They said they could take down the covers, but had to leave the poles up for the bistro lighting we rented. This is completely untrue (as anybody can see from the photos of the venue). They blatantly disregarded our contract, lied to my husband's face, and there are hideous tent poles in all of my photos.