Southern Oaks

Everything and I do mean everything was FANTASTIC with Southern Oaks!!! Lauren was our coordinator and was so easy to work with! The owner Mr. Bobbie made sure our event was one to 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!!

Words cannot describe how Southern Oaks made my daughter's dream of a fairytale wedding come true! The attention to detail was remarkable! My daughter, her new groom, along with the 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!

Overall excellent experience that my guests rave about. We did have some issues in communication on the day of regarding music selection and items but it was still really beautiful. 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 about my experience with Southern Oaks was amazing. My wedding was talked about for weeks after. It was Everything my husband and I could have imagined.

I don't know how to find the right words to adequately explain how magical your wedding will be with Southern Oaks. From your very first visit through your special night, they make 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!!

From beginning to end, our experience with Southern Oaks was nothing short of exceptional. I'm originally from Louisiana, but my now husband and I live in Virginia - so most of our 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!!

Ask for Lauren, shes the best! You will not be dissapointed.

I just want to give Jae and Dylan the BIGGEST shout out. Our guests will not stop talking about how amazing these two were. Dylan was the star of the dance party and it was probably 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

Hands down the best! People told me all night my wedding ceremony was out of a movie! We added on Cafe Du Monde, a second line, fireworks, the rolls Royce and and extra hour. My parents 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.

We honestly have nothing bad to say about Southern Oaks. Throughout the entire process they were so amazing and accommodating. For the wedding, it was honestly the most well run and 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.

My husband & I were married at Southern Oaks last month. I can't even begin to describe how incredible our experience was! They are the kindest, most generous people that I've met. 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!

I just can not say enough good things about this venue, it’s owners, and every employee we met! My daughter had her dream wedding and reception here that was absolutely perfect in 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!!!

Can’t put into words how absolutely amazing Southern Oaks is. They are quick to respond, and awesome recommendations and ideas to make your wedding day special. They made margarita 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!

Words cannot describe how beautiful our ceremony and reception were. Southern Oaks venue made our wedding dreams come true! To the event coordinator, Lauren, you were amazing throughout 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

Southern Oaks made our day absolutely perfect. The first day we got to the venue for our tour before we booked we fell in love with Southern Oaks. Lauren was our wedding coordinator 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!!!!!!!!

I recently had my wedding in November of 2021. My wedding was a complete dream come true at Southern Oaks. In the planning of my wedding, the easiest decision was choosing Southern 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

I can not even begin to describe how amazing Southern Oaks is. We are from the DC area and wanted to do a destination wedding. We fell in love with Southern Oaks when we went to visit. 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!!

My husband and I were adamant that we did NOT want a wedding, but we got talked into it and visited Southern Oaks while we were living in New Orleans temporarily fall of 2020. It was 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.

Southern Oaks provided me and my husband with a wedding that was enjoyed by all of our guests. Our families and friends have been boasting about how much fun they had. I wish that 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!

My daughter & son-in-law just had the wedding of their dreams come true at Southern Oaks. If you are searching for the right place to have your dream wedding then Southern Oaks is 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!

Southern Oaks is a 5 star operation. From booking, to planning, to the big day, and follow up after, the team at Southern Oaks was outstanding. Owner Bobby personally called me after 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)

My husband and I had our wedding ceremony and reception here on Friday, September 24th. I don’t even know how to begin to express how amazing Southern Oaks is. The staff is beyond 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.

Choosing Southern Oaks as our venue is the BEST wedding decision we made. We live out of state, so we were worried about the difficulty of planning a wedding long distance. Southern 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.

There are not enough words to describe how incredible the experience was at Southern Oaks. I decided on a destination wedding and chose New Orleans after I found Southern Oaks. We 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.

I swear I could talk about my love for Southern Oaks all day. Booking Southern Oaks will be the best decision you ever make. From the moment we booked them, they made the whole planning 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!

Southern Oaks did a FANTASTIC job on my wedding. We are from Houston and were not able to make trips back and forth for wedding planning. So it was important to us to find a venue 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!

From the moment we booked Southern Oaks, Mr Bobby and his staff were amazing and there for me at every single step and for the 2 million questions I had. We booked shortly after our 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!

Where to begin.... Southern Oaks is by far the best vendor experience I have ever had. They truly aspire to make this experience as easy and magical as possible. I booked Southern 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

This is the perfect place for an elegant, fun-filled New Orleans wedding and reception. The professionalism is top-notch from the planning all the way through the event. We glided 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.

We could not be happier with our daughters wedding this past weekend! It was absolutely stunning. The grounds were gorgeous, especially during our night wedding. The staff is So attentive 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.

We got married 12/6/20 and I cannot say enough GREAT things about Southern Oaks. I knew from the moment we picked this place it was the right decision. Planning a destination wedding 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!

Southern Oaks gave me the breathtaking New Orleans wedding I’ve been dreaming of for years. The day of my wedding could not have been more perfect. The staff made sure everything went 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.

Southern Oaks was absolutely FABULOUS! My husband and I were treated like royalty for our wedding day. Southern Oaks made getting married the easiest part, and I can not begin to tell 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.

What a truly magical night for my daughter’s wedding. The moment she entered the grounds and saw her guests on the front steps with fireworks all around her she felt like a princess! 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!

I am still on cloud 9 after my wedding day! Southern Oaks made me feel like a true princess during the entire reception. I finally had the opportunity to see my GRAND entrance onto 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.

Absolutely the best wedding venue there is. All our guest keep telling us the best wedding they ever been to. The food, service, location, and overall experience was unbelievable. You won't be disappointed.

Where do I even begin? If you are here like I was 14 months ago because you are considering Southern Oaks for your New Orleans wedding, stop right now, do not waste any more time looking 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.

We held the wedding for our daughter at this venue and it was as perfect, as it could be. The venue and grounds are just great for a wedding - trees are beautiful. Food was superb, 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!

I just received my wedding photos and I am just so in awe of Southern Oaks Plantation. My husband and I got married there in November of 2019 and it was an absolute dream. From the moment I stepped foot onto the grounds when I was searching for a venue, I just knew it was such a special place. I am in Boston, but from the South and I knew I wanted my wedding back home and for my guests from all over to get a feel for some authentic southern charm. The SOP staff was incredible. Planning from far away was actually a breeze. Lauren and Mr. Bobby were always so accommodating and helpful when I called and emailed with my several questions. The rehearsal was very thorough and they just made me feel calm during the entire process. My wedding day was nothing short of amazing. It was a dream come true. It was everything I could have asked for and more. I will never forget the special drive in the Rolls, and the sweet surprise fireworks. Mr. Bobby even took some of his own sweet time to show my flower girl the horses, and she loved it. The jazz band was definitely a hit when starting the party to the reception! The Cafe Du Monde truck was also a huge hit at the end of the night! Southern Oaks just has so much to offer and they made my husband and I feel so special. I have received nothing but compliments from my guests on how professional the staff was, how beautiful the ceremony and reception were, and how amazing the food was! Several said it was the best wedding they had ever attended! Emma and Nick were our personal attendants and they were the best! Lauren was a gem! My entire night went so smoothly and the staff did not miss a beat! They handled everything! I can't say enough good things, I wish I could go back and do it all over. If you are looking for a venue, please visit Southern Oaks Plantation. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT. This place and this staff will always hold a special place in my heart and I am forever grateful for everything.

Getting married at Southern Oaks Plantation still feels like a dream! Southern Oaks Plantation has a charm that can't be beat and a team that truly cares about the bride and groom and all the details making our special night a night we won't forget and neither will our guests. We still have people raving about Southern Oaks beautiful venue, yummy food, wedding ceremony, and reception. The day of our wedding it rained and was expected to rain through the ceremony. Bobby and his team did everything in their power to prepare for our wedding to still be outside. There was a very small break in the weather and of course his amazing team pulled off the wedding of my dreams. The carriage ride and fireworks were a bonus and truly made our wedding night a fairytale. I can't express enough how thankful my husband and I were to be able to enjoy our whole night stress free because of their team. My parents were also worry free that night which allowed them to enjoy every minute of the ceremony and reception. Their team is AMAZING!!!

As a Mother's point of view! We all want our daughter's to have the wedding of their dreams. LOOK NO FARTHER!!! From start to finish Southern Oaks was amazing. Bobby Asaro and his staff are the absolute best in the business. What makes them a step above all others is their passion for what they do it is not just a job it is Bobby's calling. From the day we walked in to book we knew we made the right choice with our daughter. They left no detail unturned. They were our wedding planners, they recommend an amazing list of vendors we might need. We chose all of our vendors based on their recommendations including bakery. Limos. Photographer , flowers, makeup artist, invitations etc. and were super pleased with all! The venue itself is so classy , elegant, and just plain amazing. Southern Oaks is a one stop venue for all of your wedding needs. Our daughter chose to be married in church and have her reception at Southern Oaks. Bobby was there to greet us as we arrived! Not many owners care that much! The surprise grand entrance with fireworks, fairytale music, lights and streamers Bobby planned for our daughter was priceless and just took our breath away. The smile on our daughters face is one we will never forget thanks to Bobby. Her smile stayed the entire night! It was the most flawless wedding any bride and parents could ever hope for She told us she always dreamed of her dream wedding BUT never dreamed it would be as special as it was. DETAIL is what they do food, drinks, attendants for parents ,bride and groom, Thank God for wonderful Emma to bussel my daughters huge dress, music, lights, decor!! JUST all amazing.We all really wish we could do it all over again! AND we would not change a thing. It is truly sad that I can only give Bobby and Southern Oaks five stars in this review. If I could I would give 10 STARS!!!!!!!!!!

I don’t even know where to begin with this – it’s hard to put into words just how perfect and magical Southern Oaks and the staff truly are, but this is the best word I can think of to describe this place…Magic. We had a year to plan this destination wedding, and Mr. Bobby, Lauren, and the rest of the staff made it the easiest process throughout the entire year..alleviating all the worries and stress that brides experience while planning a wedding. No matter how many questions I asked, how many emails I sent (and how annoying I’m sure my mother and I both were), Lauren always responded so quickly, with such a great attitude, and answered every question in such detail. I could go on and on about how amazing they were leading up to the big day, but what brings me to actual tears is how they treated us the day of. First off, if you just visit Southern Oaks, you’ll see that the plantation sells itself. It’s truly something that you only see in movies and magazines..the Spanish moss on the trees, the perfectly manicured front lawn, all the way to the beautiful pool, lights, and horse stables in the backyard. The details inside are equally astounding..the music, chandeliers, décor, the different rooms spread out across the plantation, even the women’s restroom was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s a picture perfect dream come true. The service that you get with the team is the other part that is almost impossible to put into words. I've heard horror stories of things going wrong the day of the wedding, or the bride experiencing mishaps at their venues. I can honestly say that every moment of our day was better than I could have ever imagined in my wildest dreams,& absolutely nothing went even slightly wrong. Not once. They are the most well-oiled machine you will ever see..everything is so perfectly orchestrated, and there was never a single hiccup during our entire experience. On top of that, they exceeded every expectation I could have ever had for my wedding day. Mr. Bobby pulled out all the extra stops, from surprising me with my grand entrance in their Rolls Royce to a magnificent fireworks show that ended the ceremony. They made me feel like a real life princess from start to finish. Even the service we received throughout the entire reception never ceased to amaze us. Nick was our attendant that evening and I don’t think a single ice cube could melt in my drink before he was right beside me offering a new one (Nick, you were fantastic)! They make you feel like royalty from the second you step foot on their property, and I was so blown away by all of it. Our family and friends haven’t stopped RAVING about the venue, food, service, atmosphere and everything in between. We have heard over and over again from guests how it was the best wedding they have ever been to, and I have zero doubts that they are telling the truth. I was an anxious bride that had always just hoped to survive the day of my wedding in one piece, but I can honestly say that I would do it over and over again if I could just because Southern Oaks made it an actual dream come true that I never wanted to end. I hope every bride can feel the perfection and magic that I did on my wedding day, and I’m 1000% sure that they would if they choose to get married here. We will never stop talking about this day for the rest of our lives. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Southern Oaks for making this the absolute best day of my life!

Oh my goodness. Where do I begin. I could not thank Southern Oaks Plantation enough for the magical wedding we had this December. Mr. Bobby, you are an amazing human being. He was there himself and talked to me and assured me how great everything was going to be and asked me what exactly I had in mind and his opinions and let me tell you, our minds were blown myself included. When we booked with Southern Oaks Plantation we knew this was a great venue but we had no idea how GREAT it was going to be. I have had multiple people including kids tell me how this was the best wedding they had been to. The staff is AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. I had champagne all night, they made sure we ate, made sure our families were doing okay, I mean you name it, they made sure it happened. now about the food.... THE BEST FOOD I HAVE HAD! wow just wow. the food kept coming from the moment everyone went in and it did not stop. I have had almost every single guest at the wedding comment on how great the food was. It was AMAZING. We took a little bit longer eating our dinner because we wanted more and more.. Honestly, the best decision we made was to book with Southern Oaks Plantation. We live in Houston so this was a destination wedding for us and I was very nervous as I did not get to go to LA and did not feel like I was as prepared as I should be? But oh my oh my, How AMAZING everyone at Southern Oaks Plantation made it to be. It was truly a magical wedding, a wedding to remember. We had guests come in from New Jersey and California many of which had never visited LA before and they were so amazed and loved every single thing about this venue. My husband and I truly recommend this place to anyone who is looking and is not sure. Trust me, you will not regret it. Thank you Mr. Bobby and all the amazing staff for making all our dreams and even more come true! We could not have even imagined how perfect it was going to be, beyond our imagination. Thank you.

Why everyone does not get married here is beyond me! They made everything go without overwhelming this anxiety bride! The service was better than I could have imagined. The food? Outstanding! It was so easy planning a short engagement wedding with everything in this place! I cannot get over how it was just seamlessly perfect! Thank you!!!

Holy smokes! Where do I begin??? This place, the employees, the atmosphere! It is the most perfect place to have your wedding! The first time I walked though that door I was absolutely taken away! I was introduced to an amazing lady named Lauren. She was the sweetest person I had dealt with while going crazy trying to find a place to hold my wedding. She answered any questions I had and was so patient. I was later introduced to Mr. Bobby. Well he has that perfect southern charm and made us feel like he has been knowing us for years. We had our baby and he heard from Lauren that I am a huge Disney fan. Well hello, I use to work at Disney! Lol anyways, he gave our little girl a stuffed Minnie Mouse. It’s the little things that catches people’s attention. She still has it and carries it around all the time. The whole place made you feel like you were home! The absolute best! I will take you to the week of our weeding. I was a stressed bride to say the least. The day we went to drop some stuff off at the plantation, Lauren worked her magic and made everything so calm. I remember her always telling me “let us do the worrying, let us do the work!” And that they did. Now, night of my wedding they met us before the doors of the limo stopped. They are so orchestrated and has everything down to a science you, the bride, don’t have time to worry about this or that, they are already 10 steps ahead. Me. Bobby told my Matron of Honor “I have a little surprise for her!” Well holy smokes let me tell you! This man went above and beyond! Mickey and Minnie showed up at my wedding and to top it off I really got to have FIREWORKS at my wedding!!! The food was amazing! They have so much, so don’t worry about leaving hungry! Everyone that came to our wedding all agreed this was the best wedding they have ever been to. They are all still talking about it wanting to do it over so they can relive it. This is truest a magical place where DREAMS COME TRUE!

Amazing! I cannot thank everyone here enough for how kind and attentive they were! They made the day so easy! It was low stress and seamless! Best decision!

My daughter was married here on October 26, 2019. First, I will start with the incredible professionalism of the entire staff from Mr. Bobby on down. He leads by example. The day before her wedding, sub-tropical Olga reared her ugly head and wreaked havoc on New Orleans. The MSY airport was even closed on Saturday due to energy outages. Southern Oaks was not spared her wrath. By the morning, the damage to trees and vegetation in the area was widespread. Mr. Bobby quickly assembled all hands and cleared all the damage from the grounds. By the time we arrived for the one o'clock wedding there was absolutely no evidence that a storm had even occurred. After seeking out Mr. Bobby upon my arrival, to whom I had spoken to numerous times but never met, he apologized profusely for not being in a tuxedo due to the last minute clean up. He earnestly cares for every couple and wants there day to be perfect and will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal. My daughter's wedding followed her older sister's wedding seven weeks earlier, it was an expensive year, lol. The comparison between the two was remarkable. At my older daughter's wedding in New Jersey, where we are from, I was constantly badgered by the staff for every single detail during the reception, do you want us to do this, is this okay, should we put the food out now. At Southern Oaks, I had as much interaction with the staff, but it was more like, would you like another drink? Can I get you anything else? Thank you Jeremy, you helped make the day perfect. Secondly, the food. You will not go home hungry, the variety was amazing: praline chicken, gumbo, jambalaya, sliders with fries, just to mention a few and all cooked to perfection. They start serving food as soon as you walk in the door and don't stop until you leave. I highly recommend adding the Drago's grilled oysters enhancement, they were fantastic. Dragos grill the oysters outside by the pool and it gets people moving about. Thirdly, the price. Southern Oaks was an all inclusive venue. The value for the money is unrivaled. There are no hidden or last minute fees. Southern Oaks is a well oiled machine. This was a destination wedding for us. All of the vendors we dealt with kept telling us how much we were going to love Southern Oaks and they were not wrong. Thank you for a perfect day.

Where to begin... Southern Oaks is simply amazing. The staff is outstanding and so helpful! Their focus was on my husband and I all night. The owner even went out of his way to add a few special touches to the night! They were so helpful throughout the entire process and made me feel like I could put all my trust in them. Also, ALL of our guests raved about how good the food was! I cannot recommend them enough!!

Southern Oaks Plantation is by far the most elegant, beautiful, and amazing wedding venue I have ever seen. The staff were incredible- always professional and courteous. They are truly wonderful people who understand customer service and make it their priority to give you the perfect wedding. A special thank you to Mr. Bobby, Stacy, Kaylee, Lauren, Emma, Nick, and Justin (and anyone else I forgot). They gave me the most magical wedding I could ever imagine and more! From the spectacular fireworks show and fantastic 2nd line to the delicious food and gorgeous ambiance, we had the most incredible night. It was a perfect evening!!! Thank you again so very much

I'm still floating weeks later recalling how they took 15-16 months of my very detailed planning documents (I'm very particular about process & logistics in general & I had an equally VERY SPECIFIC vision for what I wanted to match!) ~ Lauren & Mr. Bobby took ALL of it in ~ we're talking a massive amount of emails here ~ and created the absolute PERFECT wedding day that I envisioned; they are truly best in class and are such wonderful people to boot! The venue is stunning and they take immaculate care of the grounds; it's truly a marvel to see, especially at night!! My ceremony included details on a pre-event playlist for guests upon arrival, a horse & carriage entrance, fireworks, jazz band, timed music, coordination and entrances of specific individuals in my wedding party, and literally like magic, it all just came together spectacularly on our big day ~ EVERY single person that attended ~ over 100 guests again from all over the world, were so impressed and beyond awed at the experience Southern Oaks delivered. I had never heard so many superlatives used by my friends and family (all who have attended numerous weddings): "This was the PERFECT Wedding!", "This was hands down the BEST Wedding I've been to, and I've been to a LOT!" ~ these are direct quotes from our F&F and they KEPT saying it throughout the night! SOP's impeccable attention to detail and their passion for creating the best experience possible for their couples is truly remarkable & above all, GENUINE ~ they truly do care about making people 'incandescently happy' :). Of course ... the food was a sight ~ all so tasty ~ from the praline chicken to the charbroiled oysters and the excellent open bar ~ my guests wanted for nothing, and they LOVED the concept of a continuous hand-passed variety of food to sample throughout the night vs. a "single entree" selection - it's ingenious, really! Additionally, SOP really made everything so EASY as they have so much experience and continue to innovate by providing so many amazing little conveniences for their couples i.e. letting us borrow their second line umbrellas for a portion of the ceremony, providing cake stands, easels, having a photo booth avl w/staff on-hand to help, and thoughtful gestures such as packing up what was left of our wedding cake to make sure we had every flavor, a to-go box of the wonderful food, a bottle of champagne, having a personal attendant for myself, Mr. Bobby & Lauren personally helping to serve a quick private dinner for myself and my husband ~ so sweet ~ taking great care of our parents the entire night, and staff on-hand to guide us through moments like cutting our cake, picture opportunities and thoughtful tips ~ you just don't get this level of service everywhere ~ we truly felt like royalty & did I mention there are other special surprises they throw in on top of all of this?? It's so unreal...I don't want to give anything else away for other couples!!:) But seriously, if you are wondering about this venue and are also planning from afar (like I was) ~ TRUST THEM, they WILL listen to every question & concern you have, and it will be the BEST decision you make to book here if you are dreaming of that ideal NOLA storybook wedding...it's overwhelming to think of how amazing our big day was - Iike I said, I'm still floating! Can we do it again?!?!

I would go back and have my wedding here again in a heartbeat. My husband and I had a truly perfect day. Southern Oaks had exceptional customer service and we never had to worry about a thing. Our guests had an incredible time and can't stop talking about what a wonderful time they had. We would recommend Southern Oaks in a heartbeat!