Lush grounds and vintage charm
Louisiana, Mississippi
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Garrett Field is a wedding venue and polo training field located in the historic town of Slidell, LA. Situated across Lake Pontchartrain from New Orleans, this 130-acre estate combines eclectic charm with the wild beauty of nature. Owners Billie and Gran have filled the estancia with priceless antiques from their travels and have highlighted the Argentine tradition of polo throughout. Their property is a unique retreat where you and your partner will be surrounded by the untamed magic of Louisiana’s bayou.
Nestled among the woodlands, Garrett Field provides a number of versatile and stunning settings for your ceremony and reception. For gatherings of up to 200, the open-air, beautifully renovated airplane hangar will be at your disposal. This pavilion has been outfitted with stained glass windows, factory windows, and skylights, through which natural light streams and sparkles off of sputnik chandeliers. Finally, grand affairs can be hosted in the polo field, a 1,000-person capacity lawn where you may even be joined by some friendly horses.
Garrett Field houses two indoor facilities: the polo barn and the traditional white manor. The working barn is the home of the estancia’s champion Argentine polo horses and is equipped with polo mallets, saddles, and hay. Upstairs, a bedroom and a dining room that seats up to 45 can be used for a dressing room and a small reception space, respectively. The white house is flanked by tall white columns and is the perfect backdrop for pictures with the wedding party. While it cannot be used for ceremonies or receptions, this mansion can be rented for getting ready and overnight accommodations. Out back, the pool area provides a lovely spot for cocktail hours with all your friends and family. Billie and Gran invite you to explore the enchanting grounds and tailor your celebration to your unique tastes and styles.
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Woman-owned Business
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
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Backyard
Barn
Farm & Ranch
Estate
Garden
Historic Venue
Loft
Tented
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Destination Weddings
Destination Wedding Packages
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Reviews
4.5
out of 5.08 reviews
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Garrett Field is highly recommended by reviewers for weddings and events, with outstanding views, accommodating staff, and reasonable pricing. Guests praised the beautiful grounds, including access to the main house and barn loft for preparations, as well as the seamless coordination with wedding planners. The helpfulness of the staff, including Chad, was highlighted, making the event planning process smooth and enjoyable, with many compliments received for the venue's beauty and ambiance.Review photos
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Rachel K
5.0
7/03/2024
I truly think for the amount of space they give you, the price is unbelievable. The kindness that Jill and her team give is outstanding! We had our wedding here in 2022 and we stil...
l have our guests raving about how beautiful Garrett is! I am now planning my baby shower here!
cant wait to be back!
Emily V
5.0
7/02/2024
I had my wedding here and it was lovely! Everything from the views, staff and vendors were great! Highly recommend! You can't find anything similar in Slidell
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Sherri D
5.0
5/29/2024
I recently hosted our son and his fiance's engagement party at this venue. Hands down, absolutely outstanding venue!! Spectacular views, made for phenomenal photos, unbelievable a...
ccommodations (indoor & outdoor options), friendly & professional staff and knowledgeable / pleasant to work with (from the day we booked til the last minute we were on the premises as the event ended). Shout out to Chad, who was on hand throughout the event. He was ready to lend a hand at a moment's notice, even to unload and setup any amount of items we had to put up or put away. I am an event planner and organizer by trade and this place and the people were super impressive. With all that Garrett Field offered me for our event, I am ready to return for the next celebration!! Reasonable pricing and accessible supplies on site. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Response from Garrett Field on 05/29/2024
Thank you for your kind words! Our goal is for others to fall in love with this place as m...
uch as we have! It is such a special property and venue. It's a landmark at this point! So happy that you created those sort of memories with us. Blessings!
Lori F
5.0
4/29/2024
Garrett Field was amazing! The grounds are absolutely beautiful. We had access to the main house for the bride and bridesmaids to get ready and the barn loft for the groom and his...
groomsmen. All of the staff was kind and extremely helpful. The venue required the use of a wedding planner which is key. We used Say Yes Wedding and Events which worked seamlessly with Garrett Field. Thank you for an amazing experience.
Response from Garrett Field on 04/29/2024
Thank you for your kind words ! We are always so pleased to hear such glowing comments. It...
was a unique and beautiful wedding set in an idyllic environment! 🌟
Melissa W
5.0
2/11/2024
I loved my wedding at the Garret Field! Everything went perfectly, most of our vendors were already familiar with this venue. And they were alway willing to work with us, get us an...
swers, and help in any way they could. It’s a beautiful space and we have gotten so many compliments on the wedding. I wouldn’t have wanted it anywhere else!
Response from Garrett Field on 04/29/2024
Thank you so much for your beautiful words. Your wedding was lovely and we are so honored ...
that you chose us! We are sincere about wanting to share this magical place and with others.
🌟🌺
Gabby I
1.0
2/10/2024
If I could start over and pick a totally different venue for my wedding I would do it in a heart beat. The most disorganized place I have ever experienced, my entire wedding planni...
ng was complete chaos filled with uncertainty and poor communication, this venue offers nothing other than 99 chairs and some tables. I had to out source everything. They are not equipped for formal or bigger weddings more of a birthday party or bridal party venue at best. I was so disappointed the day of the wedding the “manager” was no where to be seen young kids working the flips and reception. Everything was unprofessional I could never get a straight answer to any of my questions always a “it’s possible or we are hopeful” answers I regret having my wedding here definitely not equipped for cooler weather be prepared to spend a fortune in heaters if done in the winter bc they provide all of 6 heaters not sufficient for the size space if the venue. I would give anything to have my wedding again and at another location so much money spent for a day that is supposed to be so special and I was so let down. Do better if your going to call yourself a wedding venue.
Response from Garrett Field on 02/16/2024
Garrett Field management and staff wish to extend our deepest and sincerest apologies that...
your wedding planning and event were not up to your expectations. We take complete responsibility for the miscommunication whether it was verbally or in person. All of your issues are being addressed so that future brides will not encounter your same experience. It is always our goal to have our couples reflect on their special day as the best day to their new beginning. We are so saddened to hear that you were not happy. It was not Garrett Field’s intention to cause you to feel that we were being deceptive or disorganized. Again, we apologize for causing that feeling during your planning.
We hope that you will keep the happy memories of your beautiful wedding. Even though there were a few misunderstandings, it was still an honor to serve you and your family.
Lauren W
5.0
4/07/2022
Loved everything and couldn’t have asked for a better place
Jill M
5.0
2/10/2022
Wow! Garret Field was amazing! The staff and owners were so accommodating. We chose to stay at Garret Field on Friday and Saturday night. The mansion, guest house, and loft ove...
r the barn were beautiful and comfortable. However, the pavilion for the Wedding was over the top! We were able to add our own decor and furnishings to make it our own. And, the wedding could start and end when we wanted. Our guests could not get over how beautiful the place was. I would absolutely recommend them over and over! Thank you so much to this wonderful venue and staff.
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