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Louisiana Castle

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(53)best-of-weddings

47168 Highway 10, Franklinton, LA

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About This Vendor

A Fairytale Wedding in the Heart of the South!

To follow for the new MICRO Wedding trend, Louisiana Castle has lowed their weekend packages to as low as 50 guests . Louisiana Castle, a replica of an English Norman Keep Castle, is a romantic venue for wedding ceremonies, receptions or any special event. Whether you are planning an elopement, a small intimate event or a large wedding Louisiana Castle is the place where "your dreams come true." You really can have your wedding in a castle in the United States! Breathtaking outdoor ceremonies, elegant receptions in our ballroom, and a throne room for memorable photographs are just some of the factors that make Louisiana Castle the unique and ultimate venue for the bride looking for that very special place.

Amenities + Details

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
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Castle, Garden, Historic Venue, Park, Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
2021 Best of Weddings Winner

Louisiana Castle Reviews

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Reviewed On 11/25/2020 by Wendy M
My wedding was beautiful! And it was the everything Ive dreamed of! We enjoyed everything and the guests said it was beautiful as well!
Reviewed On 10/31/2020 by ivory m
Everyone was very professional! Every experience at the castle has been magical.. Mrs Dolly is phenomenal. I highly recommend this venue.
Reviewed On 10/31/2020 by KATHERINE K
Beautiful fairytale venue, professional staff!
Reviewed On 10/31/2020 by James J
Really neat place. We had a wonderful wedding. The owner, Dolly, helped us out with the details and selections. Mary, the manager, was on the ball. She kept things running smoothly. Not your typical wedding food, it was delicious. Good time...
had by all.
Reviewed On 9/24/2020 by Paige C
The Castle was everything and more that we needed and wanted. Dolly was always understanding and willing to work with us (we had to push our date back due to a family illness). She answered all of our questions and made sure we understood every...
thing. Mary was there the day of and she was a life saver! She made sure everyone was where they were supposed to be when they needed to be there. The food was wonderful. Y'all that bread pudding!!! SO GOOD. Our cake was beautiful and delicious. We went with the basic decorations because we didn't have the time to do extra and it was perfect. I really couldn't recommend the castle enough.
Reviewed On 8/13/2020 by Jennifer P
Fairytale wedding! The staff were very friendly! Dolly helped and stayed in communication and very kindly helped me rescheduled due to Covid. Everything ran pretty smoothly. We had an intimate ceremony, the princess elopement package with added...
guests was perfect for our 25 guest ceremony/ reception. We stayed the night and enjoyed not having the stress of leaving and going elsewhere. It was wonderful to relax after all the guests left and have the place to ourselves. I couldn’t have picked a more perfect and breathtaking venue that was all Inclusive to all our needs.
Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2020
Thank you for wonderful review. It has been a difficult time for everyone and you were always so understanding throughout the process. Thank you very much
Reviewed On 4/26/2020 by Shalinda A
I absolutely loved the castle the very first time I laid eyes on it and when I stepped on the grounds, I knew this was where I would hold my fairytale wedding. The vendors were extremely professional, punctual, and just down right approachabl...
e! The day of the wedding was more than I could have imagined, everything flowed effortlessly! The food was amazing, the cakes were delightful and our guest were in awe! Y’all made this girl’s wedding a day to remember! Thanks so much
Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2020
Shalinda it was a pleasure working with you throughout your planning. Thank you for your review. Dolly
Reviewed On 9/24/2019 by Nicolle T
Wow! That’s all I can say! Mary and her team were absolutely amazing! I felt so calm and didn’t have to worry about anything. They took care of it all. They are so adorable, they are willing to work with you, they make sure every little detail ...
is taken care of. My guests were amazed at the beauty of this place, how delicious the food was, and the cake! I highly recommend this venue! Thank you for making my day so amazing!
Response from the Vendor on 08/16/2020
Nicolle thank you for your review. We really do our best to make the day as stress free as we can for each bride. It was a pleasure working with you through out your planning. Dolly
Reviewed On 7/02/2019 by Dawn B
Mary and her crew went out of their way to make my big day wonderful! Thank you so much for all the extra effort you put into making this the most memorable day of my life!!!
Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Donna M
Absolutely love this venue! I was looking for something different for my wedding and I found the Louisiana Castle. My fiance and I scheduled a tour and right away we knew that was the perfect spot for us. We couldn't have chosen a better ven...
ue. The staff were wonderful, the castle is beautiful and the food was delicious. Everyone that I have spoken to about it leading up to the wedding and since has been surprised to find out that there is a castle in Louisiana and all of our guests raved about it! I can't say enough about what a great location it is to have a wedding! I only got married two weeks ago on Oct. 6th 2018 and already have others asking for information about the venue for their weddings, one of which has already booked! The new baker Ms. Suzanne is amazing as well. She did an incredible job with our cakes. My wedding cake was both beautiful and delicious and the groom's cake was perfect as well. We highly recommend the Louisiana Castle for all looking for a fairytale wedding!
Reviewed On 10/11/2018 by Lisa R
Best Experience Ever!!! If you are looking to have a Fairy tale Wedding at a great cost and no stress...The Louisiana Castle is the place to be. The staff is awesome and made sure I didn't have to worry about a thing. The decor was Amazing and...
the food was very delightful. EVERYTHING WAS SIMPLY AMAZING!
Reviewed On 7/03/2018 by Janice C
I had the perfect wedding ceremony and reception at the Louisiana Castle on 6.23.2018. The owner, Dolly and the manager, Mary were always available and extremely helpful from Day 1 of the planning process. The day of the wedding was even more...
impressive. The entire staff made my day as the bride so easy. I was relaxed the entire time and everything ran with ease. Trust me, I am not easy to please. I highly recommend having your fairytale wedding here. It will be a day you’ll never forget and you will be very pleased from start to finish!
Reviewed On 6/29/2018 by Shalonzo L
Fairytale come true! The staff at the castle was helpful, friendly, and made our special day one to remember. My father cried when the rose petals fluttered down on me. Steven did a great job decorating and the food was delicious and more than...
enough for all guest. Mrs. Mary was patient and a true professional. My only complaint was that we couldn't enough the patio festivities due to the huge horse flies. Which is why I can't give them 5 stars.
Reviewed On 6/21/2018 by Justin S
The staff and service we received from Louisiana Castle was outstanding. We did not have to lift a finger and the manager Mary ensured everything ran smoothly. The owner Dolly was very professional and communicated with us throughout our entire...
process even up to the wedding day. The decorations were beautiful and food was delicious. We have received so many compliments on everything and I can assure you hands down that this venue is breathtaking and worth every penny
Reviewed On 5/12/2018 by Gina O
Beautiful castle
Reviewed On 1/04/2018 by Emily H
The Louisiana Castle met and exceeded every expectation I had for my wedding day. Dolly and Mary are extremely easy to work with; every request I had was fulfilled. The castle was a truly beautiful venue; I booked before touring and was not di...
sappointed with my choice. The staff is very good at what they do: the food is delicious, the service is great, the prepared music for the ceremony is very classy, the DJ is fun and accommodating, and the provided decorations are beautiful. Mary the manager ensured everyone in the wedding party knew what to do, which was very helpful since I didn't have a rehearsal the evening before. The vendors associated with the castle are also wonderful and make the planning process much easier. Stephen, the florist, created beautiful arrangements for me without much guidance from me at all (note: bouquets and such not included in the package with the castle, but Stephen works hard to get the best rates for castle brides). Julie, the baker, created my dream cake using only a description I verbally gave her (and it was delicious). I personally wanted a bigger cake than what was included for my guest count so that a lot was left over, and Julie baked the extra cake layers for a very reasonable price. The overnight option for the castle is amazing. The castle is a very romantic place to spend a wedding night; the entire castle is yours for the night. There is a very nice hot tub area with robes and towels provided, and the Juliet suite is fully stocked with all the toiletries and supplies you might need. Several boxes of food are prepared for the bride and groom and put in a fridge in the Juliet suite for them to enjoy throughout the night, which is very useful as the couple likely doesn't have much time to eat at the reception. This venue is a perfect option for brides wanting their very own fairytale! My husband and I felt like a real royal couple from the moment we arrived to leaving the castle the next morning. The castle is truly is a value for the inclusive package offered. Speaking of the all inclusive package, it is important to note that this allowed me to have a gorgeous wedding with minimal planning on my part as I worked two jobs and attended graduate school. I would 100% recommend this to anyone!
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Jimmy J
Cool place, I’ve been a groomsman in other weddings and this was great. Good food, cool location and easy going staff kept things moving. All you eat was was a big bonus, the food kept coming. When I find the right gal hope we get married he...
re!
Reviewed On 10/28/2017 by Julie R
My daughter had her wedding at The Louisiana Castle on Oct. 14, 2017. It was a fantastic experience. Well worth it for the money. The staff is super. Worked really well with us. The music wasn’t too loud so you couldn’t hear if you were trying ...
to talk to someone. Exceeded all of our spectators. The menu was delicious and they have a great extended menu if you choose to go that route. The grounds and the castle are just exquisite. If you are looking for that “Cinderella” wedding, this is the place.
Reviewed On 10/23/2017 by Kayleigh S
I had my wedding at the Louisiana Castle on October 13,2017. It was the most amazing experience we could have asked for! We had read the reviews on the knot and we had done some other research trying to make sure this was the venue for us and...
it most definitely was. The reviews about this place can sound really scary, but if you know what you want and you communicate properly and ask questions then everything will work out famously. The venue itself is so unique and beautiful, the grounds are gorgeous and the castle is just breathtaking. The wedding cake and grooms cake came out beautiful, just like the picture I sent to Mrs Julie, and tasted absolutely delicious. We hired Rock-it productions to be the DJ for the ceremony and reception. Mary, the coordinator was fantastic, she took charge and led us were we needed to go, kept us informed, reminded us of the little things, and got us anything we needed. The food was delicious. The Juliet suite was clean, beautiful and comfortable (my girls and I got our hair and makeup done before we got to the castle since we only had an hour before the ceremony) so we used the Juliet suite for pictures and to get dressed. We decided to stay at the Castle for the night, and at the end of the night, after the reception, they had a few big boxes of left over food for us in the refrigerator that is in the Juliet suite and they let us have access to the soft drinks down stairs. The hot tub looked amazing but we never got a chance to use it. All in all, I had my doubts, I read the reviews and heard the stories but it was the most amazing experience I could have ever wanted or asked for. I feel like the only way it could go wrong is if you don't read the contract through and through, or ask questions. As long as you communicate with Dolly, Mary, and Julie, it will be the best experience!!
Reviewed On 10/20/2017 by Dawn R
I was very pleased with my daughter’s wedding at Louisiana Castle...made for a beautiful outside ceremony and reception area is very nice...all had a great time. Staff is wonderful and very helpful.
Reviewed On 8/01/2017 by Bob H
The wedding for our son was simply fantastic. The Castle is a fairytale place for a wedding (or any event for that matter). From the outdoor ceremony area to the indoor reception area, every detail was on point and simply perfect. The Castle h...
andled everything (flowers, DJ, catering, everything. We just showed up and they took care of all of the details. You won't find anyplace like this in the New Orleans area. Not in value, not in service not in such an unbelievable setting. We highly recommend this venue, you won't be disappointed.
Reviewed On 8/01/2017 by Robert H
Every brides fairytale wedding is possible at The Louisiana Castle! My bride, now wife, and I were absolutely stunned when coming down the drive the first time. This amazing place is breathtaking and straight out of every young girls dreams. Be...
sides being beautiful, it was the most stress free wedding. All the wedding plans can be taken care of in house. So no worries about the who, when, and where because it's all there. The food is delicious, the cakes were magnificent, the pictures were sensational, and the decorations were absolutely gorgeous. When the bride emerges from the castle doors and the rose petals rain down over her, it is nothing short of mesmerizing. Honestly there is no where else worth your special day more. Did I mention the bride and groom can stay the night with all the castle grounds at their disposal. So make your fairytale come true,like we did, at The Louisiana Castle.
Reviewed On 5/21/2017 by Whitney K
We got married on 5/12/17 and I could not have imagined a more perfect wedding. The location is secluded, making the event very private and intimate. The venue is absolutely beautiful and the staff are extremely professional and efficient! I wa...
s worried about the rain since I wanted the ceremony to be outside (although there is A covered patio as a backup plan) but the crew were amazing and allowed us to wait a bit for weather to pass. The staff quickly dried off the pews and provided the wedding party and guests with specific instructions beforehand so we knew what to expect without feeling rushed or pressured. We were able to extend the reception time without any hassle due to weather complications. The food was phenomenal and plentiful! Our cupcake cake was stunning and delicious, as was the grooms cake. I had no issues with music as I brought my own cd's, mailed them early to check that they would work, and made extra copies just in case. Mary, the manager, was very good at keeping us on a specific time schedule and following through with specific requests. I can speak for my entire family when I say the staff did an amazing job at making us feel comfortable and welcomed since we traveled in from another state. I am so glad we chose this venue and would recommend it to anyone - good price, great value!
Reviewed On 5/07/2017 by Shanitra M
Last night my husband and I along with family and friends had the most beautiful time @ Louisiana Castle. The Florist Steven Thomas put an amazing touch to the decor. I loved it!!! Everything was not only gorgeous but very well put together. Ha...
ts off to Mary, I was not prepared but she put my wedding in motion and it flowed perfectly as if she and I had done a sit down conversation about it. The food tasted great, my compliments to the chef and staff. They kept everything flowing. At the last minute my bartender got sick so Mr. Steve, Mary's husband, served the drinks for us he was great. If you plan on getting married do choose The Castle, Dolly is an amazing woman also. She always check back and clarify with you on what you want. Thank you Louisiana Castle for making our day a heavenly memory!!!!
Reviewed On 4/16/2017 by Patricia C
They worked with us well during the weeks leading up to the wedding. While my daughter was dressing, the staff was very accommodating and helpful. There was no discussion regarding roles and places for the wedding party regarding the ceremony. ...
It was expected that people would just know which way to go. The Juliet Suite is very pretty, but the fixtures are dated. The reception area restrooms are dated, as well. During the reception, the WiFi went out. That meant there were about 8 songs TOTAL that were played after that. They had no backup plan. Not exactly the experience I was paying for. The DJ was rude regarding it and not helpful. We had playlists, but they had no way of playing them. Right before 10, they replenished ALL of the food, even though it had been empty for a while and no one was eating. Guess what? The responsible party signs a contract that they cannot take the food off the premises, which means the staff takes it home. The wedding cake was AWFUL. Don't expect the same cake you ordered from the sampling. As the cleanup was occurring, I was double-checking our party had not left anything. Not only was the staff drinking OUR wine, but they were talking trash about our wedding and the wedding party guests. While it is an all-inclusive spot and very unique, the staff needs training, the accommodations need to be updated, and the venue needs a real DJ. The money spent did not reflect what we received. Please note what everyone says about the coordinator-it is true. She would be great with some interpersonal training. Also, I've never seen an owner so vehemently dispute reviews. That in itself should be a huge red flag. Wedding: 03/24/2017
Reviewed On 1/20/2017 by Joselyn M
I had my wedding here, Mrs Dolly is amazing, since the first day i spoke to her, she was really nice. The day of the event went well according to my plans. They need to work better with comunication with the bride, i had to be calling them all ...
the time, i bought expensive aisle that they forgot to put it :( i never got it back not even a apology letter from them. The guy that makes the arragement was really hard to contact him, i went to.my wedding not even knowing if they put the decoration as i wanted. Its a nice place but i think they need to work better.
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Amber R
The castle was such a great venue for our masquerade wedding. Mary makes sure that everything runs smoothly. We used an outside vendor for our cake, which did not arrive on time and she had to redo the bottom layer, but we did not find this out...
until the reception was over. Nothing to worry about! The cake was fixed perfectly, I didn't even notice something happened to it. The food was amazing, our decorations were perfect (thanks Steven!), and the music was great. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Reviewed On 9/26/2016 by Bethany M
Brought a cd for all the ceremony songs and reception, but because it had cd-r capabilities, their computers wouldn't run it. Dolly was amazing and easy to work with for payments and planning, but having spent countless hours on a playlist only...
to have it not play was a bit heartbreaking. The DJ also seemed pretty clueless in general and there was a whole minute after the "kiss the bride" moment where there was no music to walk out to, so that was awkward. We bought the honeymoon package where you stay the night, which would have been the best part if the experience, but the morning after, there were people cleaning up downstairs well before we were supposed to be out. That was a bit startling since the appeal was having the castle to ourselves. In general, not much went as smoothly as they made it seem it would be. One thing I really liked was the cottage they have available to rent, because there are no hotels in the area. The castle was beautiful and the food was great, but if I could do it again I would have done it somewhere cheaper and saved myself the trouble :/
Response from the Vendor on 12/14/2016
I do want to make a couple of comments about this review. We give are very specific written instructions about what we can play and make is very clear to use music CD not cd-r (rewritable CD), also not flashdrives. We also tell them to play the...
m on a CD player to make sure they play. I will be glad to send any concerned bride these instructions so they can see the brides issue with her CD's were not out fault, she just did not follow our instructions. Also about being distrubed the morning after they overnight stay, we NEVER COME UPSTAIRS BEFORE THE TIME they are to leave, but of course we may be downstairs preparing for the next days wedding. We state they have the entire Castle for their wedding night but always tell them there may be people downstairs the next day. The bridal suite is 2 flights up a curved stairway with a door where you do not hear anyone in the rear ballroom if they are there. It would be like in a hotel, no one distrubes you in your room, but ofcourse hotel staff may be in the halls or the room next door. The night of the wedding the staff leaves immediately as soon as we can get the guests out so the newlyweds can have the castle for their wedding night. Please call me if you want to discuss anything Dolly Illg, owner 504-455-5901 my home number
Reviewed On 4/01/2016 by Catherine C
5.0 Private User Louisiana Castle made my wedding absolutely amazing. Everyone was incredibly cooperative and kind, from my initial contact with Dolly to when I worked with Mary on the ceremony details. Dolly and Mary make a point to make eve...
ryone happy and make things run smoothly. They are very reasonable people who will do their best to make everything perfect. FYI: the review that says that the venue didn't have their music right is in the wrong. It's stated clearly in the contract that you are to provide your own music. Mary made sure my music played when I wanted it, I had it ready and on a labeled CD. We also did the overnight stay, the snack box they leave was much welcome since we didn't really have time to eat. The hot tub is amazing-bring your champagne and unwind! The bed and Juliet suite was very clean and well kept. I highly recommend Louisiana Castle!
Reviewed On 3/25/2016 by Miranda B
Absolutely gorgeous venue, and VERY friendly and helpful staff! Despite the recent flooding of our decorator/florist's (the manager of the castle's son) shop, we still received nothing but high quality service! Truly a family-oriented group of ...
people to work with...very easy-going, flexible, and helpful. I personally feel that a WEDDING is more to please everyone else, and the MARRIAGE is to please the couple, but in this case, the couple experienced a perfect WEDDING as well! The food was delicious! I highly recommend the baked fish with castle crawfish sauce and the white chocolate bread pudding if you are selecting a menu here! We spent the night at the castle as well. We did in fact have then entire place to ourselves, including the hot tub, fountain drinks, and sound system in the reception area. If you, as the couple getting married, are concerned with minute details of your wedding, rather than the future of your marriage, I guarantee that your WEDDING will NOT be perfect to you...no matter where or when or how you have it.
Reviewed On 3/22/2016 by Knottie1458670196
My mother got married at Louisiana Castle recently and I was her planner. We selected the Castle -- needless to say we could not have been more pleased with everything. We selected the Castle because the price was very reasonable and bec...
ause so much was included in the package, reducing the number of vendors that I had to deal with. The prices on the internet are the REAL prices--no hidden charges. The staff was very friendly and polite. Mary, the manager, was very helpful and made sure everything ran smoothly. It is easy to get off track, but Mary, with her sweet smile would guide us saying ,"are you ready to ....." That would be our signal that it was time for the next thing that we planned to do. Even the food servers were "happy workers" because they smiled and seemed to enjoy themselves even though they were working. The cakes (by Ms Tina) were exactly what I wanted and were delicious . The food was delicious (even though I did not eat much) , the hot items were hot and the cold items we cold, the staff kept the food fresh and all the guest kept telling me how wonderful everything tasted. Our friends and family are still talking about it. We selected some music we wanted played from their list and we provided CD's of other music we wanted. The DJ did a great job--she played what we wanted,-- oldies, disco, line dances and of course some current music--something for everyone. That is exactly what we wanted The Louisiana Castle is beautiful, the staff was excellent and we all had a great time. My Mother keeps thanking me for my help and for selecting the Castle for her special day. She said her wedding day was "Magical" and that she really appreciated the Louisiana Castle's staff for making it a day she will never forget. .
Reviewed On 3/11/2016 by Ashley J
The Louisiana Castle is such a breath taking wedding venue. We could not have asked for a more beautiful and perfect ceremony/reception/overnight stay for our November wedding. Everyone was beyond helpful and kind. Thanks to Mrs. Dolly, Stev...
e, and Mary for making what could have been a very stressful time for a bride a complete breeze. If I had to choose again, I would choose the Louisiana Castle everytime. All of our guest had nothing but good things to say and they all had such a good time. The food was delicious. It was so special to be able to spend the night as well. I have nothing but good things to say.
Reviewed On 3/08/2016 by Karly J
They get 2 stars because in the end, I enjoyed my wedding. BUT there are several BIG red flags. Here is a list of a few of them. First off, Mary is a headache. I could have done without her. When we arrived, the A/C was not on in the Juliet S...
uite or the groom's room. It was nasty hot and I was sweating while trying to get my makeup done. I wasn't allowed to be a part of the ceremony rehearsal. Mary made me sit inside the thrown room while she told everyone what they were supposed to do. I had a special order they were going to walk down and Mary told them something different so the ceremony procession was a mess!! The DJ was not there to play my ceremony music so Mary had to step in, which would have been fine if she played the music on time. I paid for an extra hour to set up before because I did not like any of the decorations they offered so I brought my own. Mary stated that her staff would be available to help set up. No one helped. We asked for water to be brought up to the Juliet suite because all the girls were hot and sweaty. That took FOREVER! The aisle wasn't swept off so I was dragging pine needles and sticks in my train all the way up to the alter. NOT HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE!! I had to have an usher get his vehicle to drive my elderly guests up and down a giant hill of a driveway. We provided all of our own music for the ceremony and reception. We had each disc labeled along with a list of each song title, artist, and song length. The "DJ" aka a girl that sat behind the DJ booth and looked at Pinterest all night did not DJ. I had to go up to her and ask her to shuffle the songs. Four OutKast songs in a row was enough. Mary embarrassed me and my husband during the toast and cutting the cake. When we're supposed to be feeding each other the cake, we asked for forks. She said, "No, use your fingers." Well now we're standing there awkwardly with everyone looking at us with the manager's telling us we're not allowed to have forks. Then, when we were moving to the groom's cake, Mary snatched the glass of champagne out of my husband's hand and said that he wasn't allowed to walk with it to the groom's cake. Their contract states that my family isn't allowed to take home extra food that I paid for. As later told by Mary this was because, "They didn't want the people to get sick if it wasn't stored properly" AKA I'm feeding my staff with your food after you leave. It took forever for staff to clear the dinner plates off the tables. My guests had to start stacking them in piles to have room on the table. We did end up using Tina, their cake lady, but I told her I didn't want her decorating. I just asked for 3 plain fondant tiers. I brought ribbon, petals, and cake topper and Mary did a nice job of decorating it. Tina did not make the groom cake. Her portfolio left more to be desired. The end all be all, there were several struggles but my guests had fun, the food was good, and the backdrop is beautiful. I actually have a friend that is engaged and wants her wedding at the castle and I fully support her, but just be aware that this place is a work in progress. My advice if you want this venue - hire all of your own vendors and a wedding planner to deal with Mary.
Reviewed On 3/06/2016 by Camille P
I have only good things to say about Louisiana Castle! I had a Saturday afternoon reception at the castle and everything went smoothly and as planned. Mary, the coordinator, works with you to make sure you're staying on a timeline so I got to e...
njoy my time and rely on Mary to tell me when it was time for a dance, cake cutting, garter toss, etc. The food was delicious as well. I had a few guests tell me it was the best food they've ever eaten at a wedding. The castle pckage includes the food, DJ, standard table centerpiece and chair ribbons, and wedding cake. This made everything so easy for me and I didn't have to worry about finding the vendors on my own. I would recommend the castle to anyone looking for a unique and beautiful location that will blow your guests away.
Reviewed On 2/28/2016 by Knottie1456724721
My sister had her wedding here. And it was absolutely stunning! The venue, atmosphere, and owners were spectacular. The bridal suite was so romantic and inviting. I was jealous that I wasn't staying the night. Every detail was covered by the ...
venue, even midnight snacks for the bride and groom. It was the most beautiful wedding I had ever had the pleasure of attending and being a part of the bridal party. The Louisiana Castle is by far my favorite wedding venue in the south. I would strongly recommend them to everyone who wants a fairytale wedding!0
Reviewed On 2/01/2016 by Zane Z
The concept is really unique, but the execution is absolutely terrible. A wedding day is supposed to be about displaying your lifelong commitment to someone; however, this venue was so overpriced, understaffed, and shockingly not thought out th...
at the event lost every opportunity at being memorable (in a good way). Everything from the sound system, "dj" (I put that in quotes because the person playing the music was quite literally the worst), to the abrasive wedding planner, rubbed guests and the wedding party the wrong way. The wedding planner, Mary, came up to the suite while the photographer, makeup artist, and hair stylist were preparing the bride and waved the contract in her face, saying everyone MUST be out of the castle except for the groom and bride by 7:30. My sister laughed it off and tried to diffuse the situation by saying, "I assure you that nobody wants to be here past 7." The groom's cake wasn't what was selected. The rooms were quite filthy. The only enjoyable experience was that there was a wedding and that I was able to witness two lovebirds commitment to each another. So if you are looking to drop some money on a severely underwhelmed wedding with little to no thought, terrible music/ sound system, the rudest staff, then this setting is for you. (I would rate negative stars if I were able.)
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2016
Any brides that are concerned about this review please contact me directly so I can explain this situation. What she says is not true. I am disputing this review with The Knot with the emails that were sent between myself and her. I can explai...
n what happened and what she was trying to do. The review below is also from her trying to disguise that it is from the same person. Please come met us in person and you will realize this is not true. Dolly Illg, Owner, 504-455-5901 my home number
Reviewed On 1/25/2016 by Shera Z
Fair warning: stay away! The coordinator is so neglectful and rushes the reception. She missed all our special details and belittled us. The hot tub had sand in the bottom and a used bandaid on the side. The honeymoon suite had dead bugs and du...
st everywhere. It was a gross and horrible experience. Save your money and get a venue run by professionals.
Response from the Vendor on 02/03/2016
Any bride that is concerned about this review please contact me directly so I can explain this situation. What she says is not true, I am disputing this review with The Knot with the emails that were sent between myself and her. I can explain w...
hat happened and what she was trying to do. The review above is also from her trying to disguise that it is from the same person. Please come met with us in person or call me and you will realize this is not true . Dolly Illg, Owner 504-455-5901 my home number
Reviewed On 7/17/2015 by Lakiesha L
The Location was perfect. They really have a beautiful venue. It was the perfect background to my pictures and it was nicely priced. My family couldn't believe that I had such a beautiful venue.
Reviewed On 4/07/2015 by Nicole R
The service from the staff was wonderful. They were very concerned about our wishes and wanted to make sure we had our dream wedding. They made sure we had a great time and did their best to avoid any issues (that were in their control). We had...
a wonderful time! We made awesome memories! I would highly suggest this venue!
Reviewed On 12/01/2013 by Ashley B
Absolutely stunning venue! Would recommend a better DJ, but for the value, it was all amazing! Very helpful staff!
Reviewed On 11/16/2013 by Becky K
Our wedding and the planning process was flawless. Everything was explained to us upfront and in the contract. There were no surprises. You cannot beat the ceremony scenery. It was absolutely gorgeous to walk down the castle steps and have the ...
castle and the woods as the background. The inside reception area is lovely and a cover was recently added to the outdoor patio area. The food was delicious and they provided a large variety. I got many compliments from my guests about the food. Mary, the coordinator, made sure everything flowed smoothly and even came to the rescue when our DJ, Arthur Meyer, did not show up. The in house DJ, provided with the price, did a great job. Overall my guests told me the venue was gorgeous and they had a great time. You cannot beat the price and value.
Reviewed On 7/17/2013 by Brittany F
Let me start by saying, I cannot thank the Castle staff enough for my perfect, beautiful, and magical wedding. The castle is a gorgeous venue but on top of that the staff will make you feel like family which is comforting. The food was deliciou...
s and still talked about 5 months later. I highly recommend the bread pudding and crawfish sauce on top of fish! the venue is at a reasonable and affordable price which is great because a lot of people are on a budget when it comes to a wedding! Overall I could not be any happier with the way my wedding was at the Castle! I miss working with Ms Mary and Ms Dolly and I want to say that yall are wonderful ladies who make every girls dreams come true! You are both doing an amazing job :)
Reviewed On 5/05/2013 by Kate H
I planned my wedding while I was living in New Orleans, but I knew I'd be moving soon. So it was such a relief to find a place that would organize everything for me. Food, music, flowers, cake, everything. You just have to figure out the alcoho...
l (they don't have a liquor license; I suggest bringing your own) and a photographer. The workers were so nice, and knew exactly how things should go. When to send each bridesmaid down the aisle, etc. Only caution: if you want an elaborate groom's cake I would recommend finding a different baker. The cakes the Castle's baker made were absolutely delicious, but they weren't magazine quality by any stretch. Overall I HIGHLY recommend, especially if you're on a budget.
Reviewed On 1/17/2013 by Elvina C
Love the castle, it's just a little too far away.
Reviewed On 12/10/2012 by Shonagh F
We absolutely loved it! Everything was beautiful and the owners and staff helped make sure our wedding was well coordinated. Loved that the place is more or less a package deal with food, cake, music and basic decor included
Reviewed On 12/01/2012 by Sheylynne S
I was very pleased with the castle. The food was good, service was excellent, staff was very nice, & everything was very organized throughout all of the planning. It was truly my fairytale wedding!
Reviewed On 11/13/2012 by Felica B
Our wedding was beautiful. We loved this location and the service we received. The staff were so nice and friendly. We spent the night in the castle and it was a night that we will never forget. The property was amazing and prefect for us. I wo...
uld recommend the location to anyone.
Reviewed On 10/30/2012 by Kenna S
Let me begin by saying WOW!!!!! Ok where do I begin, everything was so perfect. The food was delicous, the cakes were excellent and made just like I envisioned. Thank you Ms. Viola, the groom's airplane cake was awesome!! The venue in itsel...
f was beautiful indoor and out. Whimsical and dreamy. I am very detail oriented and Dolly was very patient with me/us in the whole year it took us to plan for our special day. She was very open and helpful with suggestions at any time of day she made herself available to you. As a bride, you always worry and want things to go perfect, well my day went EXACTLY like I wanted. In fact, Mary the manager and all their workers did her thing and went above and beyond for us that day. I have NO regrets and am VERY satisfied with how everything turned out. Our guests cannot stop RAVING about the beauty of the location, how well organized everything was, and how much fun they had. I cannot say it enough, I am beyond satisfied with the Louisiana Castle. There is nothing I can complain about whatsoever. It was truly a dream come true!!!
Reviewed On 8/16/2012 by ELIZABETH L
We toured this facility for possible reception place but thought it was a little hard to find and not convenient for our family and friends to go that far.
Response from the Vendor on 10/23/2012
Sorry the Louisiana Castle did not work out for your wedding. True, we are not in the city but how could a facility such as ours, located on 10 acres, be in the city. I think if you had selected us as your venue you would have found it worth th...
e drive and that our value and quality to be 5 stars. Although it did not work out for you, thank you for touring us and considering us for your special day. Dolly Illg, owner
Reviewed On 6/26/2012 by Renay M
My experience with the staff of the Louisiana Castle was WONDERFUL! Mary was soooo helpful on the big day! The food was delicious! My cakes were delicious!!Thanks Ms. Viola! North Productions did a FABULOUS JOB with the video and photography! I...
strongly recommend this location for a magical and flawless wedding destination!
Reviewed On 5/14/2012 by kathryn b
They made everything happen so well! Very friendly!!
Reviewed On 11/10/2011 by kodie d
Terrible. The castle itself was beautiful But as for everything else including staff,and my other vendors was terrible! Wasn't the fairy tale I picked out and over paid for! Even dirty underwear on the bed in the bride suit! Unbelievable
Reviewed On 6/28/2010 by Amanda M
This location is beautiful. Great price. You don't have to worry about food, music, a florist, or a hotel for the wedding night. You may want to bring your own lamp if you want to use the outdoor jacuzzi after dark. The food was delicious. The ...
cake was great. And we had some food put aside to eat later in the night. Would highly recommend.

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