Messina's at the Terminal

e actually closed after Covid began and it ended up being a blessing in disguise because we absolutely loved Messina's! We had our reception at 3:30pm in the Atrium which was beautiful with the sunlight coming in all the windows. Sarah and Caroline were PHENOMENAL. They helped us every step of the way and answered all of our questions. We met with both ladies before our wedding and they made us feel right at home. Sarah and Caroline were extremely kind, patient, informative, helpful, and flexible. They also delivered prompt communication via emails and texts and went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed! Those two are the perfect team and any bride would be lucky to work with them. They actually felt like long time friends by the end of everything! Sarah and Caroline helped set up multiple family tribute tables of our family photos, displayed our party favors and guest books, and made sure all of vendors had what they needed. They were knowledgeable and paid attention to the details which we appreciated. And Sarah made sure our photographer got the group photo we wanted too :) Our wedding attendant, Grace, was also amazing! The reception itself felt like a whirlwind with all our guests being there, but Grace was always around if we needed something. Chef Dale and Chef Daryl were awesome as were all the staff and bartenders. We just loved everything about Messina's: from the ambiance, the atmosphere, the history, the scenery, the people, and FOOD!!! Our guests could not stop raving about the food! Wow! Best wedding reception food I've ever had and my wedding was actually the 50th wedding I've attended in the past 16 years. Because we got married downtown, we hired buses to shuttle our guests to the venue. It worked out great and those guests who wanted to drive had ample parking in the big parking lot. Thank you so much to Messina's, especially Sarah and Caroline, for going above and beyond to make our wedding so incredibly unforgettable and special!!! We appreciate everything so much!

especially Caroline and Sarah, was extremely responsive and supportive and helped us execute our vision. They worked well with our wedding coordinator, and everything went off without a hitch from their end. We held our ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception all in the Atrium, which is one of the spaces in the building. Messina’s does their own catering, and we got a ton of compliments on the food. Luckily, they also have a restaurant, which is open for lunch during the week and brunch on the weekend, so we get to have more of it without having to throw a huge party. The staff was responsive and friendly throughout the evening, especially one of the bartenders, whom both our families were raving about by the end of the night. If you love aviation, Art Deco architecture, or just want a beautiful wedding in an unconventional space, do yourself a favor and choose Messina’s. As a gay couple with one of us not from New Orleans, we always felt 100% welcomed, accepted and even celebrated! Messina’s staff went above and beyond to make us feel included and had all the resources to guide us through planning a New Orleans style of wedding. One tip we recommended is setting up transportation to your guests since it is a hidden gem and far from the typical touristy attractions. We had shuttle busses to move our guests back home after an incredible night.

s on the food! Sara and Caroline were wonderful planners, who pivoted through the Delta varient and hurricane Ida to make sure our third wedding date happened. It was an absolutely an amazing party and so much of it was because of them. I hope some friends and family book events there, because I want to attend as a guest!

way! We had a blast and highly recommend this venue to any couple.

ie and Messina's hosting us on our special day!!

wedding reception there in 1955 and because the staff was so on point and the attention to every detail was perfect. A special shout out to Mabel for going above and beyond. I cannot say enough about the menu, every dish was absolutely ddelicious. Every couple should consider this venue not only because of it's absolutely gorgeous Art Deco decor but because it is affordable. Hands down better than any of the high priced venues that I have been to before including the Windsor Court where I had my wedding reception.

work with and very responsive to our multiple requests and questions. The food was the best I have had in many a wedding. Hats off to Chef Leon. It was hot and delicious. The servers never stopped passing the food around. They were very nice and helpful. We not only had the reception in the atrium which was beautiful and spacious but the ceremony was up on the observation deck. I think they arranged for us to have a gorgeous sunset that night. I would highly recommend them for any wedding or party.

aggie helped to make the wedding planning process as stress free as possible. She was extremely prompt at responding to emails, quick with problem solving, and offered several great suggestions to help make our wedding special to us. Our guests were also wowed by Messina’s. In the days following the wedding, we received so many compliments on how great the food and venue was. The Art Deco in the atrium is quite beautiful. Messina’s is truly a gem. I highly suggest having them as a wedding venue!

We were able to do this and even take home leftovers! We have received numerous compliments from our guests about the food and scenery. Messina's at the Terminal is a wonderful location for a wedding reception. Maggie and the team are very positive and easy to work with. Thank you for making our wedding night extra special!

ay of. The event manager, Courtney, and her staff was absolutely amazing and did above and beyond. We had our own bridal attendant, Mrs. Mable, and we could not thank her more for making sure everything was perfect during the wedding. The inside of the building is absolutely gorgeous and unique from other venues in the city. Overall, we would recommend The Terminal to anyone looking for a venue for their wedding or event. We would like to thank everyone for making our special day even more special.

guests were all well served & I never saw a long line at any of the stations or bars, even with 200 guests. The food was by far the best I've ever had a reception. My wife never had a single worry throughout the whole planning process. I could not more highly recommend Messina's at the Terminal.

ad our ceremony & reception in the large atrium. Everything was wonderful. The staff was simply amazing & all of our guests were well taken care of. The support staff who attended to myself & my husband were so attentive & thoughtful. Special shout out to Maggie! She was a phenomenal coordinator & took great care of our needs & questions throughout the entire process. Everyone I've spoken to after the wedding just go on & on about how much they enjoyed the evening. Thank you so very much, Messina's!

Grandmaw! I will recommend this venue to everyone who is looking for an amazing experience. If you want your big day to be what you have always dreamed of have it at Messina’s at the Terminal!

enue, and staff. Maggie was a pleasure to work with. She was there every step of the planning and always answered my questions in a timely manner. Sweet Ms. Mable and Courtney were also rock stars. I believe one of them made sure the kids at the reception had something to snack on! Everything was great!!!

s! I can't thank them enough for hosting the most amazing wedding any bride could ask for. I had absolutely no stress and danced the night away! I can't tell you how many people have come up to me and said how perfect the whole thing was. The food was delicious, the venue was beautiful, the staff - AMAZING! I could go on and on!! Picking Messina's at the Terminal was by far the best decision! Thank y'all so much for everything!!! :)

e selected Messina’s!! We highly recommend it to future couples!

and a spark of magic. The Terminal surpassed her expectations. The reception was beautiful and the food was delicious. The chef did a wonderful job preparing our menu selections. Maggie is a gem!! She was kind and very helpful. It was a pleasure working with her. I would like to thank Maggie and her staff for making my daughter’s wedding reception everything she wanted it to be.

d my guests to not only enjoy themselves, but to enjoy great cuisine as well.... and they absolutely loved it! The cost was also reasonable and Maggie, the event manager, was a pleasure to work with. She was super sweet and accommodating of all my needs! The Terminal also gave my reception the elegant look I was going for. My mother-in-law is an event coordinator and the way she designed the space for the reception was stunning! I would definitely recommend The Terminal for any bride’s wedding/reception as well as any other event!

ervice was helpful and enthusiastic. Mable was a Godsend, and Maggie was so fun and easy to work with. I was able to eat, dance, and take plenty of pictures with my wife. Overall, I feel that every effort was made to allow us to fully enjoy our wedding without being controlled or rushed.

bought my husband a flight lesson a year ago. My then fiancé told me to go inside to see where we had to go for the flight lesson and as soon as I walked into the atrium I was blown away. Not only is the venue beautiful but Maggie and the other staff there took care of us the entire year we planned ahead. Any questions we had she was in contact with us immediately. The day of the wedding reception, every staff member took care of us from helping me with my dress train bustle, to making sure we had enough to eat, and made sure we were on time. The food is to die for and everyone there was so helpful and made sure we were happy! We were very happy with our reception! We highly recommend the Messina’s at Terminal to any couple who is looking for a wedding reception!

did jus that.. The staff is so amazing and friendly and willing to do anything to make. Sure evything is flawless. And our day was flawless... The food was amazing and the venue was everything and more we could have asked for... No one can have done it better... If ur thinking of a venue will make Ur special day just that then u should absolutely choose the terminal. They make dreams come true.

ress about because everything was being taken care of for us. Our wedding guests are still raving about the food! We couldn’t have asked for a better venue for our special day.

our first meeting, to the tasting, to our day, to load out, Mr. George and Maggie were great! The whole staff was very professional in their dealing with my bride and wedding guests. Our wedding day was perfect in everything we discussed with Messinas. My father particularlly enjoyed the oysters rockerfeller. I enjoyed the stirfry, oysters, pork sliders and all the food! There was nothing wrongly prepared for our 160 person wedding. My now wife fell in love the venue upon first sight and I did too! Maggie and George made us feel like family in our dealings and everything. I will recommend Messinas to any New Orleans bride and groom. It is a perfect, classy venue that can be tailored to a great variety of events. I have put on weddings in my business and this venue and staff were SUPERB!!! It is not typical french quarter and I did not want french quarter at all. Not many people in New Orleans know about it, but I am glad someone from SMG Mercedes Benz Superdome recommended it! My wife and I live in Miami now and I know we will be back to eat in the very good restaurant for our next visit to NOLA and to visit our friends George and Maggie Zschiedrich!

e was quick to respond to emails and phone calls. Even though Maggie was out of town for the wedding, Mr. George and Andrew Messina, along with their entire staff, were wonderful and made sure everything ran smoothly. The venue was beautiful and the food was excellent. Guests have been raving about how gourgeous the venue and how great the food were; some are saying it’s the best wedding they have ever attended. I highly recommend Messina’s at the Terminal!

m) for our ceremony and reception, while cocktail hour was held upstairs, along with the Observation Deck so our guests could watch the airplanes land and takeoff! For cocktail hour we had Hors d'Oeuvres passed around (chargrilled oysters, crab cakes, pulled pork biscuits, etc.) and for the reception we had 3 food stations and 2 specialty displays out all night. It was so hard for us to choose because everything tasted delicious during our tasting! Maggie was our venue coordinator for our November 3, 2018 wedding. She was so helpful and willing to work with our schedules from tastings to in-person meetings, to dropping off decor for the wedding early, even after we moved out of state! She was there to make sure we were happy with every little detail of our day and made it a smooth process for us! After the wedding, we only had raving reviews of the venue and the food. Everyone had a great time and certainly was blown away by the venue! We couldn't have picked such an amazing and unforgettable venue for our big day and we couldn't have imagined it any more perfect than what it was!

. My family and friends are raving about how great the food was and the staff was on point. Everything was EXCEPTIONAL. Mrs. Mable and Mrs. Courtney handled us like royalty. Margot was so patient and very accommodating as well. This is definitely TOP FLIGHT ✈️

isited while selecting our space. I was very surprised by the reasonable pricing and package deals that Messina's offered and was very pleased by the pleasant and supportive staff that helped us get ready for our big day! Shout out to Chef Leon who made the day special by agreeing to alter the menu and create dishes that were unique to our tastes and preferences. Best clam chowder I've ever had south of the Mason Dixon, made me feel like I was back home in Boston for a little while. As compared to a lot of other spaces, there were no requests or ideas that me or my fiancée had that were unmanageable, as the staff at Messina's was more interested in finding solutions than pigeon-holing us into a set design. I really cannot say enough about how great this venue is and if you are looking for a Louisiana wedding outside of the hub-bub of metropolitan New Orleans then you have to check this space out! What a wonderful experience!

uests (table set up, champagne service, clam chowder soup station, etc) and all were met! We had some reservations getting closer to the wedding day as there was a major event happening further down the tarmac during the same time but Messina's reassured us that we would have parking for our guests and that nothing would interfere with our big day. And they were right! Instead, the old WWII planes on the tarmac added for excellent photo ops and views for our guests before the ceremony began. We rented a bus for our out of town guests and it was extremely easy to get to from a downtown hotel. Maggie was the onsite day-of coordinator and did a fantastic job of keeping everything running smoothly! There was nothing to worry about. She was even there for the rehearsal the day before. She worked out all audio with our multiple vendors and made sure we timed our walking down the aisle just right. She truly was great to work with. We even coordinated a helicopter send off! Which was a really amazing experience and memorable cap to the night. We arrived at the venue a few hours before (I highly suggest renting the entire building) and was able to wait in the conference room upstairs, take some photos, and put my dress on. While the men got ready downstairs in the Walnut room. When we arrived the venue was completely set up, linens were pressed, lighting in place, and everything was set up exactly how we had discussed. The ceremony took place on the observation deck at sunset and was perfect. There was no plane noise whatsoever. All in all, this is a great location, delicious food (Chef Leon FTW), and beautiful venue for you and your guests.

ally the transition of the atrium from ceremony to reception. Maggie was so helpful and attentive. We are so thankful for everything she has done for us. Our attendant Mable was also fantastic and made sure we always had a drink in our hands. We would not have wanted to have our wedding anywhere else.

e staff and service that received was by far the biggest selling point for us. Everyone was so attentive to both our needs during the reception and prior with planning everything. Maggie was an absolute god send to us and both responded promptly to any request or questions we had and also making sure to keep in contact with us to walk us through the process. The food was absolutely divine, we had multiple guests during and after the reception that commented on how excellent the food was. Thank you so much Messina’s and the whole staff, including George and Stacey, who made our night one that we will never forget!

rking which was nice for our guest to not have to worry about. Additionally, the service in my opinion is what sets this venue far apart from other venues in New Orleans. My husband and I looked at many places, but it was difficult to talk to anyone or to get information. Maggie was very responsive even to our first initial email. And her attention to detail put our mind at ease. We also enjoyed working with Margo who was also very attentive. The food was great and the servers were friendly too! I really can’t say enough great things about this place!

perfect place to host the cocktail reception while we were taking pictures. The atrium was beautiful for reception. Maggie was Our wedding planner and is one of the most professional people I have ever dealt with. She made sure this event was perfect. Maggie is organized and extremely friendly and didn’t mind all my calls and emails . She was such a delight to work with. The best part was she made sure my husband and I always had a fresh Cocktail and was available throughout the evening. Definitely plan to have more special occasion parties at Messina’s. Thank you so much Miss Maggie.

hough some of our thoughts/ideas were unconventional. From day 1 of meeting Maggie, we felt a certain comfort that Messina's at the Terminal would just be easy for us, and one less thing we would ever have to stress about or worry about. And we never did- the food was great, the service was great, the venue is super romantic, and everyone had a great time. Messina's also was VERY flexible with our budget, and worked with us to get to a price that worked for us, yet still accommodate our wants and desires. The only "cons" that I can even think of is that the venue is on the louder side, as there are a lot of hard surfaces. It is not THAT bad though, and as the bride and the groom, we surely didn't care as we were dancing our butts off! Also, it is not exactly centrally located. However, our guests did not have issues with Uber/Lyft, even though we had a Taylor Swift Concert that night. Overall, our experience was fantastic, and we wouldn't change a thing.

o meet our needs and make my husband and family feel so special and taken care of. Our friend even surprised us with an unplanned airplane getaway and Maggie was so flexible and accommodating with this last minute change of plans! Having our reception at the terminal was a dream (especially our entrance on the grand staircase!) and we cannot wait for many future brunches at the Cafe...the food is delicious!!! We highly recommend this space not only for the beauty but for the exceptional service! Thanks again to Maggie and the crew!! We love y’all!

ng being at The Terminal-so this was the best dream come true!!

was perfect & the food was delicious (I'm still dreaming about the pork belly biscuits & fried chicken sliders). I also loved that she never let my champagne glass get empty ;)

, the whole thing was incredibly affordable compared to pretty much every other option in New Orleans, and they took care of pretty much everything except the DJ. But let's talk about the real star of the show: Maggie. I can't believe how helpful and accommodating she was throughout the entire process. She was always responsive and helpful when we had questions, she gave us multiple breaks on things when we asked for them, and she was incredibly understanding when we had a family medical issue a couple weeks before the wedding which threw some wrenches into the works. This doesn't even cover how great she was during the ceremony and reception! Despite having a much bigger event next door, Maggie tended to us throughout the night, making sure that everything ran smoothly and that we had everything we needed. My wife and I always had an extra drink at the table, and she made sure we were well-fed. I can't think of a more helpful, cheerful person than Maggie. I'm honestly blown away by how great the overall experience was, and she really made it happen. Get married here. Let Maggie take care of you. She's the literal best.

d our reception in the Walnut Room and both were so beautiful we didn’t need any kind of over the top decorations. Messina’s also provided catering and the food was AMAZING. So many guests came up to us afterwards to tell us how much they loved it, even our picky friends ;) and they made sure my husband and I left with to-go boxes. The best part of our experience with Messina’s though had to be Maggie who helped us coordinate everything leading up to and the day of our wedding. She was always available to answer our many questions and went out of her way to make our lives easier. She was there to assist with the rehearsal and during the reception she helped us stick to our timeline while at the same time ensuring we had anything we might need. Our wedding was so so so much fun and I would recommend Messina’s to anyone, especially couples looking for an amazing value.

iful and perfect for our 200 person wedding, the team at Messina's is what blew us away. Maggie and Chef Leon were the all-star team. Maggie was able to help us with any and all questions from the day we toured the venue, up until the wedding day. I couldn't have asked for a better venue coordinator! Chef Leon was amazing during our tasting, and our wedding day as well. Delicious and the food was flowing all night. I would get married again every year if I could afford it and have it at Messina's every year!! Top notch service and beautiful space.

efficient. I recommend Maggie, Margot, and the Terminal highly.

. I highly recommend Messina’s at the terminal if you are looking for something a little bit different with history. The Art Deco decor makes it so special. Maggie was so easy to work with and answered all of our questions. The owner, George Messina, was also very kind and even bought us lunch one day while we were there. Can’t ask for a better night. Thanks to all who helped make our wedding so special.

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hout as well as the original fixtures and hardware aided in the beautiful photography of our event! The food was perfect and our out of town guests loved the Louisiana Experience complete with kingcakes! Maggie was very helpful and professional guiding us through this processes - everything was so simple and really helped ease a lot of stress of planning an event. The staff, waiters, barkeeps, security guards, etc were professional and very accommodating, which all helped create a very classy event! We highly recommend the venue for events, weddings, and even lunch in the Café - excellent experience from start to finish!