Southern Oaks

r a long time and are the best at what they do. When my bridesmaids and I turned the corner into Southern Oaks I heard audible gasps. The entire venue, inside and out, looked like something out of a fairy tale. Lauren made the entire process a breeze. She answered my many emails quickly, and even made time for my family to tour the venue last minute. On the day of, Mr. Bobby, Ms. Sue, their daughter, Lauren, Max and Kayla were incredible! Mr. Bobby went above and beyond to make the day so special and it’s something I will remember forever. They were so attentive with not only me, but our entire wedding party and immediate family. They made sure our glasses were never empty and our bellies full. Speaking of the food… people will not stop talking about how good it was. The variety was extensive and everyone left extremely satisfied. I could go on and on about how amazing Southern Oaks is. You will not regret booking with them!

gle staff member deserves a raise because the service was truly unbelievable- not just for my husband and I, but our families, the wedding party, and all our guests. Southern Oaks was amazing to work with from the time we booked with them all the way through our wedding. They are beyond organized, trustworthy, and highly professional. They have structure and also welcome your vision with open arms. Southern Oaks was so easy to work with and the food was unreal. You get what what you pay for in terms of the space, the food, the bar, the staff, everything. They have so many ways to enhance the uniqueness of your event and I just can't say enough good things about them. I would like to thank every person there for making our wedding day the most special day of our life, and additionally express how cool and special it was to be surprised with fireworks. It was a movie.

to make sure the night went smoothly. The night went better than I could have ever imagined. Mr. Bobby and his staff went above and beyond to make the night extra magical! I would highly recommend this venue for a night to remember.

remember. We had 150 people, 145 were from out of town. Everyone was raving saying it was the BEST wedding they ever went to!! We chose the white horse and carriage, Photo Booth, fireworks, parade among other upgrades and they all were worth it!!! When we booked them we didn’t live in New Orleans (now do, long story) but for my out of town brides…. Seriously look no further than Southern Oaks!!! Thank yall soooo much!!

he parents were able to relax and enjoy the evening while the staff took care of everything! This venue is absolutely gorgeous! It was a magical evening and we highly recommend Southern Oaks to everyone!

. We did start 15 mins late because my flowers were accidentally left at the hotel, which led to everything else sort of being rushed so keep that in mind brides that things here run on time. Nevertheless, food was delicious, space is beautiful and the amenities you receive can’t be beat.

everything feel like a dream. The food, the enhancements, the special touches they went the extra mile on...It was overwhelming. When our night was finally coming to a close, we were sad to leave because we knew we were going to miss the team. Everyone at our wedding raved about the food and the venue and how it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Thank you so much Mr. Bobby, Lauren Burgess and the entire family at Southern Oaks!!

planning was done remotely. Emma was everything! Any questions or requests we had for her were met with such professionalism and kindness (two things that can be hard to come by in the wedding planning process). The food was amazing. Signature drinks were executed perfectly. Ceremony, amazing. Special surprise, AMAZING! Our only qualm was the DJ. We didn't get to choose the DJ and he wasn't quite able to capture the vibe we wanted our guests to have. We were a little disappointed about this, but on a very long list of positives, the one negative was a drop in the bucket for the overall experience. Mr. Bobby is a gem and made the experience that much more perfect. You can tell he and the staff truly love what they do - and you're gonna love it too! He even texted us a few pics he snapped with a super sweet message. 3 weeks later and our guests are still raving that it is the best wedding they've ever attended! Wish we could relive this day over and over again. To sum it all up into one word -MAGICAL!!

y my favorite part of the night seeing how much he enjoyed what he was doing. Give that man a raise! Maxwell was phenomenal as well! This was the BEST DECISION

rents could not have been better cared for and my fiancé and I were not stressed at all. Truly they are the best you can get in New Orleans and I wish I could do it again.

d magical ceremony we had ever seen. All of our guests were so impressed with how beautiful the venue is. All of our guests agreed that it was the best food and service they have ever had at a wedding and we completely agree. Lauren and our attendants took care of every single one of our wants or needs and we felt so spoiled the whole time. I highly suggest southern oaks for any bride. They made everything so easy for me being an out of town bride, I didn’t even need a planner.

t. From the moment we chose them to the minute that our wedding was over, they were attentive, thoughtful & unbelievably professional. The owners, Bobby & Sue & their daughter Stacey are just the sweetest people! They genuinely wanted our day to be the best it could be & they made sure it was exactly that! Our coordinator, Lauren, was just the very best! Emma was at my side for every moment, ensuring that I was happy & enjoying our day....Lauren & Emma both made the evening flawless for us. And Maxwell was fantastic! If you get the opportunity to work with any of these three, you are guaranteed to have a phenomenal wedding. Pictures do not do this beautiful place justice & I do have to say, we had an evening wedding & I would highly recommend that. It was stunning! The food was perfect...our guests were blown away with how amazing it all was. If you are considering Southern Oaks for your wedding, you will not be disappointed! What a wonderful way to start our married life. We are forever grateful to all of them for making our night so special & for welcoming a bunch of crazy Canadians to New Orleans!

every way! They just made it look and feel effortless! From the moment we arrived for the ceremony, Bobby made sure that everyone felt comfortable, calm, and welcome as did every one of the people working there. And then we were guided right through the steps and treated like royalty! They were so attentive to our every need! The horses and carriage, fireworks, fountain, and twinkling lights in the old oak trees made for the perfect southern wedding! What a beautiful starry ceremony under the oaks! The best part was like I said before, effortless! Everything was included. Premium open bar, delicious food (which everyone was raving about), and happy, smiling, and attentive service. We all would do it all over again and again…..which is why my daughter chose this place! We had all been to weddings and receptions here over the past 30 years. It was her dream wedding spot that she had wanted and then chosen over all the other places in New Orleans! Definitely the right pick!!!

popsicles for our guest, specialty cocktail, we got the taco and beignet truck. We did the jazz band and Southern Oaks surprised us with fireworks, steamers, and escorted me to the ceremony in a vintage car! We had constant wedding day coordinators looking out for us, getting drinks and food for us while we socialized with all our friends. They run the whole wedding day flawlessly! I hope everyone is lucky enough to meet with Emma and Bobby! Southern Oaks also let me create my own playlist for the wedding and set up all the decorations without hassle. Truly such a magical place and cannot recommend them enough!

ghout the entire process! The owner was so nice and accommodating. The staff was absolutely the best! The food, drinks, and DJ were hands down the best in New Orleans! HUGE thank you to the entire Southern Oaks team for making our dream wedding come true! We highly recommend this venue! LaQuita and Chris

r and she was so prompt and helpful with every email and phone call I had throughout the year of planning. All of our guests can not stop talking about how beautiful everything was and they loved the food! Mr. Bobby and the team had some surprises for us after the ceremony that were amazing! I can not thank them enough for making our day the best day ever!!!!!!!!

Oaks as my venue. The venue is absolutely stunning inside and out.  My ceremony was unique and I felt like the main star in a movie production. Mr. Bobby, his family and entire staff went above and beyond for not only me, but for my bridal party, my family, all of my guests and my other vendors (photographers, videographers etc). During my wedding ceremony and reception I did not have to worry about a single thing. I was able to truly enjoy myself knowing that Mr. Bobby and his amazing staff took care of every single detail, all the way down to helping pack up my belongings and gifts. All of my guests continue to rave about the hospitality they were shown and how fun/lively the staff, servers and bartenders were. They also continue to rave about the amazing food and deserts that were served. You can not beat the cuisine at Southern Oaks and the food just keeps on coming! The DJ at Southern Oaks really got the party started and kept the party going. Having all of my friends and family on the dance floor with me meant the world to me. I am forever grateful to Mr. Bobby, his family and the entire Southern Oaks’ staff. I felt on top of the world, at ease and had the best night of my life on one of the most important nights of my life. I can not thank Southern Oaks enough! With love and gratitude, Megan Murphy Sutfin

sit. Everyone was kind, the venue was beautiful and so many things were included so we decided this was our place. Wedding day comes and it was the most perfect day I could have ever asked for. Far exceeding our expectations. The food was AMAZING, the staff was attentive and kind. Some staff even joined us on the dance floor as they would clean a table and we just loved it. They handled everything from set up to clean up. We went with the horse and carriage and jazz band and these additions just took our wedding to another level! Fairytale wedding with a New Orleans flare. Multiple guests commented on the delicious food and said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been too and a lot of that is bc this venue was so amazing! They really brought our vision to light! I HIGHLY recommend!!

as the first and last venue we visited after seeing how gorgeous it was and learning how they basically take are of everything for you so I didn't have to worry much about planning. The all inclusive pricing was beyond fair (especially when we were living in NY before moving to NOLA) and we loved the cocktail style party instead of the seated dinner wedding vibes. I cannot thank Lauren enough for being an absolute angel for 1.5 years of back and forth emails and working with us on everything to make this as simple/chill of a wedding possible since she knew we didn't want the wedding. Everything about this venue is perfect and they seriously make everything easy for everyone involved during the ceremony. I am the most stressful/anxious person you will ever meet and I was the calmest I've ever been during the rehearsal/ceremony because I knew that they have perfected weddings and they wouldn't let anything go wrong. Everyone said the ceremony was like something out of a movie and the reception was so fun/the backyard was the place to hangout since it's so stunning with the lighting and the weather was perfection. The entire team working during our wedding was SO FUN. There were a couple guys working (Jaden and one other man I unfortunately forget his name) who were fan favorites by our guests. Caleb and Emma were INCREDIBLE with making sure our parents had everything they needed along with my husband and me. I never had to go to the bar once because they were always there with Prosecco and water for us. Our parents were treated so well and were so happy with the team. I need to thank Lauren again for making my life so easy and also with helping my officiant getting everything ready for the ceremony. Also thank you Stacy for your help while Lauren was on maternity leave. Mr. Bobby is the absolute man and is involved with making sure every couple is happy with their experience. I never ever ever wanted a wedding but I don't have a single regret about having one here. My husband and I had SO much fun and wish we could do it all over again. One last thing - the Rolls Royce is a SICK way to enter your ceremony. Book this venue and you will do yourself such a favor and your guests will never forget it.

it could have lasted the whole weekend because of how much of a fairy tale our wedding was. The ceremony was my favorite part with exciting surprises and moments of bliss. I would highly recommend this venue to anyone that wishes to have an amazing and picturesque event!

the place to go. From the delicious food to the caring and accomodating staff, to the ambiance and decor there was nothing left to be desired. Every attention to detail was thought out and executed with such patience and kindness. Such a magical place! It was just the most wonderful & perfect night! Many thanks to everyone at Southern Oaks!

fter we got home to say thank you and talk more about our wedding. His #2 Lauren is wedding coordinator extraordinaire, she also is the commander on the big day! She drove her team to execute each component flawlessly throughout our reception and ceremony. They make things perfect and stay out of your way so you can enjoy the night. Having a personal attendant assigned to me was amazing because I never noticed them but my drink was also never empty and I didn’t even have to ask! For the first time in my life, I attended a wedding and didn’t visit the bar once!!! The lighting installed outside at the venue was magical at night. The food was delicious, abundant, and received many compliments from our guests. For enhancements we added: silver cloud limo, second line band, fireworks, drago’s oyster truck, and Mardi Gras parade. I’d recommend all of them because they added a lot to the experience for us and for our guests. Tbh the fireworks were the element that truly made it over the top!!! (which is what we were going for) New Orleans: we decided to do a destination wedding because we live out west in Montana and our family is from all over (especially the Midwest). My wife and I have always loved NOLA, and we have been there many times. Once we selected NOLA, Southern Oaks came up to the top of our list for venues. We traveled down to tour the venue and for comparison we found two other venues to tour as well: The Jax & Elms Mansion. We saw those first and they were both phenomenal, but they just weren’t what we wanted. When we met with Lauren and drank champagne as we toured the property envisioning our big night there, we knew it was an easy decision. When our date was available we didn’t hesitate to book Southern Oaks and you should book them too! Most of our guests and family’s hadn’t been to NOLA before. We have heard rave reviews about the event at Southern Oaks but also the long weekend in the big easy. To say people had fun, was the understatement of the year. Many of my cousins took my mom to the side at the wedding and said “I’m just glad that I’m already married, so I don’t have to try to follow this!!!” They loved the food, culture, music, and vibes. October weather in NOLA is fab too! Pat O'Brien’s definitely got some extra business from our Irish crew on our wedding weekend! Thank you so much to Bobby, Lauren, and the entire Southern Oaks Teams. We wish you nothing but success, and we know you’ll have it because you are so good at what you do. You will always hold a place in our hearts for being part of our wedding celebration! Ok I’m done gushing. Talk to them and get your event booked, you won’t regret it!!! Shoot outs to: Dark Roux (photographer) Redfish (rehearsal dinner) Landry’s (welcome party) Bourbon Orleans Hotel (hotel provider) KimStar Wise (florist) Hotard (transportation) Virgo Beauty (make up & hair)

incredible, super attentive, caring, and will go above and beyond to make sure this is the most perfect day for you. I have to give a special shoutout to Lauren, this girl made sure that every single detail was perfect for us and made the wedding planning experience a breeze. She genuinely cares about her guests and will do anything to make sure they’re happy. We couldn’t have been more thankful for her! The venue itself is immaculate! Once you enter inside the gates, it’s like you transport into another world! From the beautiful landscaping, intimate setting, white horse drawn carriage, firework show, the AMAZING food and open bar, there isn’t one thing we could complain about or would have changed. Southern Oaks is on an entirely different level that most venues. They make what could have been the most stressful day ever for a bride, the most magical day. Choosing Southern Oaks is still by far the best decision we could have made and if we could relive this day over and over again, we would. If you are looking for the perfect place to get married and cherish the memories forever, you definitely chose the right place.

n Oaks sent all of our worries out the window the second we toured. Lauren and Stacey anticipated our every need, and made planning an absolute breeze! Every time we would call and figure out something on the planning end, they would notate it in our file so I was positive it would be implemented on the big day. Our one on one rehearsal with Lauren was great, and we appreciated being able to walk through every detail of our event again. Working with them gave us so much peace of mind. They were able to incorporate our personal touches into their well oiled machine. Southern Oaks truly has thought of everything. They are the best of the best, and their pricing is very competitive. When we interviewed other vendors for our wedding, they all raved about how they love working with Southern Oaks because they have weddings down to a science. These vendors were absolutely right! Our wedding was logistically flawless. It rained ALL DAY, including 30 minutes before our ceremony was set to begin. We were welcomed off the bus by umbrellas and champagne. We were still able to have our ceremony outside on the front lawn right on time. I am amazed at the level of organization and coordination that they have perfected. On our wedding day we were very well taken care of by Nick, Kimona, and Maxwell. Mr. Bobby even had some surprises up his sleeve that made our night that much more magical. We added on the photo booth, brass band, and snoball stand. All 3 of these additions were an absolute hit. DJ was amazing and kept our guests dancing the entire night. The drinks were flowing, and the food was AMAZING!!! Locals and out of town guests alike were blown away by the food! Our guests are still telling us that it is the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and we couldn’t agree more.

went for an in-person visit and I was completely sold. The staff and coordinators made everything so simple. The venue itself provides SO MUCH. Catering, Coordinators, DJ, Decor, and so much more. I am the third of three girls, and I was the last wedding my parents had to put on. They both said this was the easiest and best experience hands down. I have had so many people tell me it was the best wedding they've ever been to, and I can 100% give all that credit to Southern Oaks and their staff. Stacey was by my side through the whole planning process and answered any and all of my questions. The food is completely top notch and the staff was so attentive to all the guests and our families. I could not have dreamed of a better experience.

nning process such a breeze. The service they provide is just second to none. The whole evening is so professionally coordinated, and we did not have to worry about one single thing. They truly make you feel so special and a part of their own family. You can just tell how passionate Mr. Bobby is about weddings. Every aspect of this venue wowed our guests. The food is honestly the best food I've ever had at a wedding. Even the DJ that comes with your package is incredible. They made sure every little thing we wanted was executed flawlessly. My husband and I said the whole weekend "I don't know why you would have your wedding any where other than Southern Oaks." There's truly no other venue that does weddings better than this place. Every wedding I go to after ours just doesn't even compare. If you want to have the most amazing night of your life, book at Southern Oaks!

who handles just about everything. They went above and beyond. When our wedding got postponed due to COVID they worked with us during a difficult time for wedding venues. They always answered any question we had promptly. We were never left in the dark about anything. As far as the day of goes, if anything goes wrong you will NEVER know. That’s how good they are. They are on point with all aspects. Food was amazing, guests still rave about it. The venue was impeccable. So beautiful. And the staff were so great and accommodating. If you’re thinking about hiring Souther Oaks, DO IT!

r engagement and I spent close to a year planning. I must have had emails going back and fourth with Lauren and Stacy weekly and my emails were always answered by the end of the day. Any bride knows how amazing that is. I planned every single detail for my wedding and Southern Oaks was right by my side helping guide me. Fast forward to the wedding day, I could not have asked for anything more. Period. From the moment we arrived and I had the dreaded dress tear, Mrs Sue and her team stopped what they were doing and sprung into action to get my hem sewed back up and send me down the isle on time. I really can not say enough amazing things about the entire team at Southern Oaks, every need we had was met immediately. From making sure my cup was never empty to sticking bobby pins in my hair to helping me change into my reception dress- they held my hand through the entire event. Now for the wedding and reception, we were lucky enough to be one of the last weddings prior to the pandemic and my family and guest STILL rave about the amazing night. From the second we stepped on the property we were treated like royalty. The grounds were perfectly manicured and flawlessly set up for our ceremony on the front steps. The lighting was perfect for an evening wedding too, this was a concern of my photographer and we were all blown away by the extreme attention to detail on the exterior lighting. The reception was nothing short of spectacular. All of my guests left fully feed and extremely happy. From the food to the drinks, everything was top notch. I had always dreamed of a classic New Orleans wedding and Southern Oaks provided that for me and exceeded my expectations at every turn. I am forever grateful to the team at Southern Oaks for providing me with the best day ever. I don't think I could have asked for anything more, they truly delivered a perfect day and wedding. Thank you Southern Oaks for everything, you will always hold a special place in my heart!

Oaks in January 2020. I was pretty nervous throughout the whole year as our wedding date, March 2021, was getting closer and closer due to COVID. Southern Oaks was very prompt to answer my emails and was always on call away for any questions. They did such a fantastic job guiding me through the planning process and helping ease some of my stress. Our wedding day was an event out of a fairytale movie! We met Mr. Bobby, the owner, and quickly connected over our Disney obsession. I never knew that most of their visions come from Disney. This is why they strive to have a top notch crew and it was incredible to see how smoothly and stress-free the ceremony and reception was. They were constantly checking in with us along with our parents. I've never seen a service quite like this. I am still blown away!! Our guests are still ranting and raving about the whole experience! They loved the second line, fireworks, Mardi Gras parade, and the FOOD! The food was the biggest hit! Every single item was delicious. Thank you so so much Mr. Bobby and the Southern Oaks team! You made our day so special and we can't thank you enough

through the day with ease. In the planning stages, Lauren or Stacey was always available to respond via email or answer the phone. The combination of hospitality, ambiance, and food is amazing! Being a musician, music was very important to me. I encourage you to hire the New Orleans Street band that is an add-on service and let it be a surprise to your guests. It puts a smile on everyone's face, especially as they lead the bride and groom's horse carriage ceremony exit.

tentive and we could not have asked for better! The food was amazing!!! I had read the reviews that said this but tasting it, I was thinking “this is exactly one of the reasons my daughter wanted this venue” and it definitely lived up to the hype!! The service the entire night was wonderful, friendly staff and accommodating owners. The horse drawn carriage made such a grand fairy-tale entrance and exit. The fireworks added to the magical experience!!! Amazing and totally we totally loved every single minute! Highly recommend this venue.

ng from across the country could have been a nightmare but the staff at Southern Oaks had it all under control. First, Lauren was sooo helpful and always so kind every single time I called about an update or any question and was always very reassuring. Then, our rehearsal was with Cailee and she walked us through everything and made sure we were 100% comfortable with everything and very prepared. We were feeling a little discouraged because we didn’t have a ton of personal customization pieces but that’s the point of SOW is you really don’t need all the extras because it’s absolutely stunning as is. Now the day of was an ABSOLUTE DREAM!! From the moment we stepped off the bus, my guy Nick was ON IT! Him and Mollie were THE BEST! They were on top of it from the very beginning. We didn’t have to worry about a thing and they did all the leg work for us! It rained the night of our wedding and Mr Bobby was so reassuring that we would be able to have our fairytale wedding and that’s exactly what it was. My guest were blown away by their experience as was I. They all said it was the most elegant and beautiful wedding they have ever been apart of it! Do not second guess your decision on getting married here JUST DO IT!

ent super smooth and we always had a drink in our hands. The food was absolutely AMAZING. Our guests are still talking about it months later. The DJ was also great and helped our wedding be such a fun party!!! The venue is absolutely stunning and the staff and owners really do put perfection in the details. My only complaint is communication and their willingness to work with us. We got married in October of 2020, during a global pandemic. The whole world was shut down and having to change things up. I’m also a front line worker as an Emergency Department nurse. The venue was NOT willing to work with us as far as cancellation or postponement. The only wiggle room they gave us was to postpone “sometime in 2020”. Our wedding was 10/11/20 so that literally gave us a month and a half which made no difference because the pandemic wasn’t going away in a month. It was not fun to have to just go ahead with our wedding and only have about half of our guests come because the rest were hesitant due to the pandemic. We had a lot of unnecessary worry and anxiety leading up to our wedding due to this. We also missed out on several loved ones being at our wedding and we can never get that back. Anyway, besides that one hiccup, our wedding day was absolutely perfect and we will have amazing memories of it forever.

ell you how wonderful everything was! They had a full staff that was attentive to all of our needs, and they made everything feel like a fairy tale. I highly recommend arriving in the horse drawn carriage because everyone's faces were priceless! I have nothing but good things to say about them, and I am going to recommend them to anyone who is getting married.

ss! The staff was fantastic to work with from the moment we went to see the venue the first time till the last moment of the night. The food was delicious and the presentation was everything and more! Thank you for making my daughter’s wedding day dreams come true!

the property from a different perspective and I still get the cheesy smile on my face at how that experience made me feel. From the start of my wedding preparation the staff at Southern Oaks went way beyond my expectations. From simply replying to my emails in a timely manner to making sure that I (and my husband) had a drink in our hand the entire time. Even during these times of COVID the staff at Southern Oaks helped me to still be able to have the wedding of my dreams. Although we opted out of having a private dinner for my husband and I, they made sure to send us home with some very delicious food. All of my guests had nothing but fabulous things to say about their whole experience, but especially their tasty food. I had a vision of having ice cream (and cake) at my wedding since I prefer that more than cake and Stacey especially made this vision a reality better than I could have asked for. I truly cannot thank everyone at Southern Oaks enough for everything they did for myself, our family and our friend.

e. You won't be disappointed.

ooking at venues and pick Southern Oaks. As an out of state bride who plans events for a living, I was a tad nervous about the logistics of planning from New Jersey. Let me just say that Lauren was an absolute godsend. Her and the entire SOP team made planning so easy and stress free. It is so evident that they have a passion and knack for delivering amazing service and giving people their dream wedding that they can enjoy. Not having to stress about picking a DJ, table centerpieces or a menu gave me time to focus on picking a photographer, bridesmaid dresses and other details. Now, lets get to the magical part, the wedding! From the moment I stepped off the shuttle bus, I was treated like an absolute queen. The staff was incredible in taking care of me, my groom and our families and bridal parties. Lauren, Mr. Bobby(the amazing owner) Vince, Nick, Jeremy and Justin and all of the bartenders/wait staff. They were all so friendly, so professional and kept the night running smoothly. The surprise Rolls Royce entrance was an absolute dream and according to my Groom was his favorite part of the evening. My guests have not stopped talking about the food, the jazz band, the fireworks and the beautiful lit up front lawn and back patio area. Thank you Southern Oaks for giving me the wedding of my dreams and according to our guests, the wedding of the decade.

b, varied and plentiful. The staff and management are unyielding in satisfying your every need or wish. The coordination of lighting, music and fireworks are something you just have to experience. Many of our guest remarked it was the best wedding they had experienced. Both the Bride and my wife advised the experience exceeded all expectations - I agree!