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About This Vendor
Atrium - The Walnut Room - Observation Deck
The Venue The Terminal, located at Lakefront Airport, is a New Orleans Tradition, dating back to the 1930's. At the time of its grand opening it was considered an architectural masterpiece. Built by the same architect that designed the Louisiana State Capitol building, it was the first major airport in the region, and served proudly as a general aviation airport to this day. Inside the terminal building, travelers would find an Art Deco wonderland, featuring murals by artist Xavier Gonzalez, friezes by Enrique R. Alferez and an array of stone wall and floor treatments. Messina’s at the Terminal offers two unique Event Rooms: The Atrium and the Walnut Room. The Atrium can accommodate up to 750 guests reception style (terrace level included) and 350 guests banquet style.
Amenities + Details
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Dressing Room
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Historic Venue
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff
Awards and Affiliations
Messina's at the Terminal Reviews
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Reviewed On 4/04/2017 by Courtney D
Our March 11 wedding at the Terminal was above and beyond what I could have expected. Maggie was such an amazing help when it came to planning. She was so quick to answer all my emails, and there were many! We had both ceremony and reception in...
Reviewed On 7/25/2018 by Casey D
We were married on July 14th at the Terminal, and it couldn't have gone better. The venue was great, the food was absolutely incredible, and everyone had a wonderful time. Moreover, the whole thing was incredibly affordable compared to pretty m...
Reviewed On 1/31/2017 by Jordan M
We could not have asked for a better wedding reception. Maggie and Margot were so helpful and attentive during the planning process. The food was to die for - everyone is still telling us how delicious it was. The staff working the reception we...
Reviewed On 11/24/2018 by Brandon F
I got Engaged in December of 2017 as soon as it happened we started planning the wedding.. My husband loves a theme and old Hollywood.. This venue is beautiful in every way... And did jus that.. The staff is so amazing and friendly and willing ...
Reviewed On 11/24/2018 by Craig W
Our wedding on November 11th was beyond perfect. Everyone at The Terminal was so welcoming and accomdating from Day 1. The day of the wedding my partner and I had very little to stress about because everything was being taken care of for us. Ou...
Reviewed On 11/16/2018 by Nicholas S
Hello,
I recently had my wedding at Messinas and it was beyond perfect! Maggie Zschiedrich and Mr. George Messina were great coordinators and managers for our special event. From our first meeting, to the tasting, to our day, to load out, Mr....
Reviewed On 11/14/2018 by Lonna M
My daughter’s November 10th wedding was perfect. We had the ceremony and reception both in the Atrium. Maggie was very helpful and attentive during the whole planning process; she was quick to respond to emails and phone calls. Even though Ma...
Reviewed On 11/13/2018 by Leslie P
If you want a show-stopper of a venue with delicious catering included, then you must choose Messina's at the Terminal. The venue itself is magnificent. We used the Atrium (ballroom) for our ceremony and reception, while cocktail hour was held ...
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Shelly E
Our reception was on October 27, 2018. My husband and I had the time of our lives. The attendant and the coordinator were phenomenal. We did not want for anything the entire night. My family and friends are raving about how great the food was ...
Reviewed On 10/25/2018 by Joshua L
My wife and I got married on Oct 13th and held both our ceremony and reception at this dynamic venue. It boasts one of the more transmutable spaces out of the dozens of places we visited while selecting our space. I was very surprised by the re...
Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Rachael B
We had an amazing wedding at Messina's a couple weeks ago. We booked the venue over a year out and stayed in close contact throughout the year with Maggie. We had some specific requests (table set up, champagne service, clam chowder soup statio...
Reviewed On 10/23/2018 by Brandi A
My husband and I could not have picked a more perfect venue for our ceremony and reception. The food was delicious and the staff were amazing. Everything went so smoothly, especially the transition of the atrium from ceremony to reception. M...
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Cody G
Highly Recommend!! My husband and I just recently held our reception here in the Walnut Room. The venue was beautiful and unique and was perfect for the number of guests we had. The staff and service that received was by far the biggest selling...
Reviewed On 10/20/2018 by Jolie C
My husband and I had our wedding last November in the atrium. The venue is one of the most beautiful and unique places to have a wedding in New Orleans. They have plenty of free parking which was nice for our guest to not have to worry about.
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Reviewed On 10/19/2018 by Patrick L
The best venue to please both local and out of town guess with its stunning scenery and WONDERFUL food!
Reviewed On 10/17/2018 by Pamela B
My daughters wedding was perfect.
We had the entire bldg and the ceremony was on the observation deck with the sunset and perfect weather for October 13th. The walnut room was the perfect place to host the cocktail reception while we were takin...
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Greg J
Not only is this a beautiful venue, but the service and attention given by Maggie and her staff is top notch. They were more than willing to accommodate all of our requests, even though some of our thoughts/ideas were unconventional. From day 1...
Reviewed On 10/16/2018 by Marie J
Maggie and the crew at Messina’s were outstanding! My family and friends could not stop raving about the venue, food, & service. From day one, Maggie always went above and beyond to meet our needs and make my husband and family feel so special ...
Reviewed On 9/15/2018 by Nicole M
Maggie & the crew at The Terminal were phenomenal!! Everyone kept saying how beautiful the venue was. The wait staff were super attentive and friendly. I always dreamed of my wedding being at The Terminal-so this was the best dream come true!!
Reviewed On 7/26/2018 by Kirsten L
When I found this venue I fell in love with the art deco space. It was absolutely perfect for us. Maggie helped us plan our day. She was beyond helpful & accommodating. Everything was perfect & the food was delicious (I'm still dreaming about t...
Reviewed On 7/17/2018 by Lauren D
I can not say enough good things about Messina’s. The building itself is gorgeous with lots of interesting detail both inside and out. We got married on the Observation Deck and had our reception in the Walnut Room and both were so beautiful we...
Reviewed On 5/13/2018 by Caitlin S
Our April 14th wedding was outstanding. All of our guests kept telling us what a beautiful and unique venue we had chosen. I knew it would be a winner. Not only was the space beautiful and perfect for our 200 person wedding, the team at Messina...
Reviewed On 4/19/2018 by James C
The wedding ceremony and reception at the terminal was done without any flaws. For a small to moderate wedding this is the place to have it. All of the staff is very competent and efficient. I recommend Maggie, Margot, and the Terminal highly...
Reviewed On 4/07/2018 by Lisa B
We got married at the Terminal on March 10,2018. The place was absolutely beautiful and the food was amazing. I got so many compliments on the venue and the food that I can’t count. I highly recommend Messina’s at the terminal if you are lookin...
Reviewed On 3/12/2018 by Amy T
Best place for our wedding as it has a lot of history for my Husband. Everything was amazing and flowed so easily! Loved the place, loved the people who helped make my day wonderful!
Meet the Team
Messina's at the Terminal
Director of Sales
The Terminal, located at Lakefront Airport, is a New Orleans Tradition, dating back to the 1930's. At the time of its grand opening it was considered an architectural masterpiece. Built by the same architect that designed the Louisiana State Capitol building, it was the first major airport in the region, and served proudly as a general aviation airport to this day. Inside the terminal building, travelers would find an Art Deco wonderland, featuring murals by artist Xavier Gonzalez, friezes by Enrique R. Alferez and an array of stone wall and floor treatments.