Audubon Nature Institute

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Audubon Nature Institute is a charming park and outdoor wedding venue located in New Orleans, LA. The Audubon Nature Institute's mission is to bring knowledge, awareness, and excitement to people with regard to all things nature-related. Made up of various museums and parks, the venue showcases the best of Louisiana's habitat, flora, and fauna. You and your loved ones are sure to love this romantic and important destination! When booking your wedding at Audubon Nature Institute, you will have a choice from multiple locations, both indoor and outdoor. The Oak Grove is the perfect place to say your "I dos," located in Audobon Park. Your loved ones can look on as you make your vows, under the cover of an impressive and beautiful oak tree. This setting is also adjacent to the Clubhouse, which can hold up to 200 guests for maximum convenience. The Audubon Tea Room, located in the Audubon Zoo, can hold up to 750 people. This luxurious space features stand-out architecture, silk drapery, and warm, hardwood floors. Other options include the Odenheimer Sea Lion Pool & Hygeia Fountain, the Cajun Ballroom, and more. The Audobon Nature Institute can offer you and your partner plenty in the way of services and amenities. The venue is well-versed in hosting events of all kinds, including showers, engagement parties, ceremonies, and receptions. You can meet with their event planning team to discuss all the details, after which they will do their best to ensure that everything runs smoothly. You can also make use of certain event rentals, including chairs, linens, and more.

Amenities & Details

Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet

Guest Capacity

300+

Ceremony Types

Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Second Wedding, Vow Renewal Ceremony

Venue Service Offerings

Bar & Drinks, Cakes & Desserts, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Service Staff

Settings

Ballroom, Garden, Historic Venue, Museum, Park, Restaurant, Trees

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Audubon Nature Institute Reviews

Melanie Kimball (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Vivian and all of the tea room staff were excellent to work with for our wedding! The service was amazing (especially the wedding attendants), and the food was delicious. I have a ton of dietary restrictions, and they were able to come up with a menu that accommodated a wide range of dietary needs, without compromising on flavor. The venue and reception spaces were also gorgeous! If we had to do it all over again, we would choose the Audubon Tea Room every time!
Reviewed on 13-12-2023

Lauren D (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Michelle Borchard and everyone at the Audubon Tea Room was absolutely amazing to work with. Michelle and her team thought through everything and made the planning process a breeze! The food was delicious, service top notch, and venue was exactly what we wanted! Could not recommend enough!
Reviewed on 30-06-2023

Katie Brummerhop (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-11-2022
Vivian and the entire Audubon Tea Room staff were INCREDIBLE. We could not have asked for a more organized, seamless, and detail-oriented group to entrust with our big day. Vivian truly was a gift throughout the entire wedding planning process, and each of the catering staff and bridal assistants on the wedding day itself were attentive, professional, and very personable. We would definitely recommend the Tea Room if you’re interested in it at all!
Reviewed on 30-11-2022

Jamie Maldonado (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 02-04-2022
My husband and I had our dream wedding a few months ago at Audubon Tea Room. Everything was so beautiful, it was like a fairy tale dream come true. I always knew I wanted to get married at Tea Room ever since my sister had her reception there about 7 years ago. I saw how organized they were to make sure everything goes as planned for your special night. We had the pleasure of working with Perry and she is so amazing!! We would talk on the phone, email back and forth, and meet in person for tastings and consults. She was extremely professional and caring. We always felt like her top priority and that she was going to do everything in her power to make sure our reception went smoothly. And it really did. We had the best time. Kennedy was our attendant and she was the sweetest! We can’t thank Audubon Tea Room enough! They will always have a special place in our hearts.
Reviewed on 07-06-2022

Michelle Cabeceiras (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-02-2022
I recently had my reception at the Audubon Tea Room and Perry was absolutely incredible to work with. She made all of the planning so easy and is so personable and accommodating. She went above and beyond helping us choose our menu as well as decorating recommendations. She was always available to talk when we were overwhelmed with decisions. Kennedy was assigned to my husband and I the night of the reception and she was outstanding as well. She made sure everything ran smoothly and that we had what we needed at all times. I would get married all over again if I could!!! Highly recommend!!!
Reviewed on 08-03-2022

Niki Rychlik (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-01-2022
I cannot say enough how AMAZING the team at the Audubon Tea Room is!!! Choosing this venue for our wedding was the best decision we could’ve ever made! Vivian was our coordinator and she was WONDERFUL! She worked absolutely above and beyond to ensure that every aspect of our January wedding went smoothly. She met with us to develop a vision of our perfect day and then worked tirelessly to ensure that vision came to fruition. The chefs offered incredible menu options for us, including an oyster bar, enormous charcuterie table, and a variety of classic New Orleans dishes. They also worked very hard to ensure that my Nut allergy was completely accommodated, and adapted the menu to fit our needs. My bridal attendant was PHENOMENAL as well! She was attentive, and helped me discreetly bustle my dress on the dance floor several times as the weight of the train proved heavier than expected. My husband and I were never without a drink, she was always there asking if we needed a glass of champagne, water, piece of cake, anything we could want. Lastly, the venue itself was STUNNING!!!!! The courtyard was the perfect backdrop for our ceremony. The lush greenery and patio immediately transport you to a fairy tale garden. I truly cannot say enough wonderful things about the team at the Audubon Tea Room! Thank you again to Vivian, Perry, and everyone there who helped turn our dream wedding into a reality!!!
Reviewed on 17-02-2022

Lori Roussel (other) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-02-2022
Where to begin!? Perry went above and beyond in helping us throughout our booking. The staff was amazing! We never wanted for anything! Best venue ever! Food was amazing as well. Highly recommend this beautiful venue 😍
Reviewed on 15-02-2022

Reilly O’Connor (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-12-2021
So happy my husband and I decided to have our reception at Audubon Tea Room. Perry was so easy to work with and extremely helpful. She offered suggestions and relevant feedback but was never pushy and kept my mind at ease throughout the entire process. She was thorough and flexible, I don't think the process could have gone smoother. Our assigned attendant on the wedding day was also amazing, she was super personable and didn't skip a beat the entire night. So grateful for having the experience to work with such a kind, professional and accommodating team.
Reviewed on 26-01-2022

Naomi Petersen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-12-2021
The Audubon Tea Room is the hands-down best place to get married in New Orleans. They made the difficulty of planning and replanning (and replanning) our wedding as much of a breeze as is possible. And I can't imagine a better wedding planning partner than Perry! She knew everything there is to know, and her instincts are spot on--probably because she's THE expert you want working on a large event. Her attention to detail was unparalleled, and she rolled with the punches with good humor. Because of Audubon, this wedding was everything we wanted it to be and more. They went above and beyond. And I'd be terribly remiss if I didn't specifically say how DELICIOUS the food all was (and I was raised in New Orleans, I know what I'm talking about). The fried oysters in particular were divine, my mouth waters when I think about them! The most unexpectedly welcome and necessary benefit that Audubon offered was a bridal attendant, who made sure that my husband and I never had an empty glass of water or champagne or whatever we wanted (snowballs in December? Hell yes when it's 78 degress out). Amanda also made sure we were well fed (a rareity at your own wedding, I'm told), and guided us through the timeline for the evening seamlessly. Audubon thinks of EVERYTHING. You will have a truly fabulous time if you choose them for your wedding venue. I'm gonna be cheesy, but there's a reason that when you go on down to the Audubon Zoo, they all ask for you. (It's because they're THAT GOOD.)
Reviewed on 07-01-2022

Stephanie Ohlmeyer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-12-2021
The Audubon Tea Room was everything that we hoped for and so much more. I’ve seen pictures of events there, but having your own is spectacular. They went above and beyond with the whole reception! I wouldn’t have changed our wedding day for anything!
Reviewed on 26-12-2021

Hannah Walsh (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-11-2021
Words cannot begin to describe how professional, thorough, and perfect the Tea Room and their wedding coordinators were in planning and executing our perfect wedding day. I would like to especially thank our wedding planner Perry for her professionalism, kindness, and patience in helping us plan a wedding through a pandemic and hurricane - without her and the professionals at the Tea Room, I'm not sure we would have been able to have our wedding go through so flawlessly. I cannot recommend having your wedding at the Tea Room enough, everything about ours was truly perfect from start to finish and the staff there made our wedding planning process as stress free as humanly possible.
Reviewed on 28-11-2021

Fallon Lambert (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-02-2020
We had a 350 person reception at Audubon Tea Room. The staff went above and beyond to help us achieve our perfect wedding. Michelle was my coordinator at Audubon and she helped me plan everything from the entrance through the zoo with champagne wall to table arrangements to pictures on the carousel and an alligator visiting the guests. The staff here are tried and true. They know how to extend quality service and are very clear in their expectations. The Tea Room is a venue like no other!
Reviewed on 11-08-2020

Emma Dossey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-03-2020
We got married in the Audubon Tea Room in March 2020. Despite the last minute changes that we had to put in place due to the COVID crisis, the Tea Room staff handled everything for us. They were all very professional and took care of everything to make it a stress-free day, and the venue was absolutely beautiful.
Reviewed on 25-05-2020

Jaimie Hefelfinger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-03-2020
We cannot rave about Audubon Catering and the Tea Room enough!! We were FLOORED by the event and staff. It was everything we could have hoped for/dreamed of and more! Vivian was fantastic to work with from the start. She's so organized, understands what works best in the space, and works with you to make your vision come to life. The day of the event, everything went off without a hitch due to the planning ahead of time. Our coordinators, Kori and Patsy, were beyond amazing. They anticipated our needs before we even thought of them. Our families also raved about them. The space itself is magical. Everyone complimented how tasty the food was, how beautiful the space was, and how easy everything flowed together. We have heard from multiple guests that it was the best wedding they have ever been to, and Vivian & her crew are certainly to thank for that. We appreciate everything they did to make it the best day of our lives. Thank you, Audubon!!
Reviewed on 20-04-2020

Laurie Schmaltz (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-01-2020
Our daughter's wedding reception was at The Audubon Tea Room and it was beautiful!! The food was 5 stars and the service was outstanding. Michelle and her staff did a wonderful job for us. We had people tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to! We agree!! The night was magical for the bride and groom and the parents too. Thanks to all the people at the Tea Room for making our event so special.
Reviewed on 20-01-2020

Jenifer Halpern (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-11-2019
After looking at many other venues for her wedding, I am so very glad my daughter chose the Audubon Tea Room. This location is the best of the best. The food, the service, the planning, and the attention to detail that went into making a perfect night for my daughter and her groom was a complete success. Michelle Borchard and her staff were incredible. They were all very professional and very much seemed to like what they were doing. They were all so happy and so very helpful. They were all extremely attentive to the bride and groom, and to me too. Every time I needed something, I would turn around and an attendant would be right there ready to help. Many, many times throughout the evening they would approach me asking if I needed anything, drinks, more food. They were all incredible. I loved the fact the bride and groom were allowed to have a romantic dinner alone in the Queen’s Room without any interruptions. When they were finished their dinner, they joined their guests out on the dance floor and enjoyed the rest of their evening dancing and celebrating. My daughter wanted to have her bridal pictures taken on the Carousel. It was very cold that night, so the Audubon staff drove the group to the Carousel rather than making them walk there. Everyone at the Audubon Tea Room bent over backwards to accommodate all of us and made sure we were all happy and enjoying ourselves.The food was absolutely delicious. The preparation and service was phenomenal. All of the food and drink tables were manned by professionals who looked like they were having fun too. I do have to say that a large number of the guests there that night have very discerning tastes in food and all of them voiced the same opinion that the food was exceptional. I would definitely, no doubt about it, recommend The Audubon Tea Room. I truly cannot think of anything that I would complain about. Everyone who worked there that night tried their best to make this a memorable and most comfortable night for all of us. They all succeeded!I thank all of you!
Reviewed on 18-11-2019

Dawn Fitzsimmons (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-09-2019
What a wonderful evening we had in the Tea Room for our daughter's wedding reception. The venue was elegant and beautiful, the food was top notch (we are still getting compliments on the reception food). The staff during the reception were professional and friendly. Michelle helped us plan a once in a lifetime event! We couldn't be more pleased with the whole experience. Thank you!
Reviewed on 17-10-2019

Amber Stalcup (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-04-2019
My experience with Audubon could not have been better! From planning to the actual wedding day, the staff exceeded my expectations. Michelle was my contact, and she was quick to answer any questions we had throughout the process. It was VERY reassuring to have someone like her to guide us through everything. I tend to get pretty stressed out over planning big events, and she was such a great help. She understood what we wanted and didn't want, and made sure everyone else understood as well. I can't say enough good things about her. The location itself was gorgeous. We had our ceremony outside the Tea Room, and the reception inside. It was right next to the zoo, so there were the typical random people outside the fence, but they didn't bother us at all. Parking was great--we had a designated section of the lot just for our guests. Much more convenient than anywhere else in the city where you have to park on the street, or park a mile away. The food at our wedding was FANTASTIC. Get the meat pies. Seriously. I try to eat as little meat as possible, but I couldn't resist those things. The staff included servers, bartenders, and an attendant for my husband and I. They were lovely, and made sure that we were fed, hydrated, and having fun while trying to greet all of our guests. The Queen's Room was a lifesaver, for when we needed to get away for a few minutes. Michelle and the entire Tea Room staff made our wedding a complete success! Everyone I talked to was impressed with the location, service, and food. I recommend them 100%. Audubon might be on the pricier side of the scale, but you really do get what you pay for!
Reviewed on 08-05-2019

Maggie Shaver (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 29-03-2019
Expensive but worth it. Vivian was great to work with - organized and on top of everything. The food was delicious. The Sea Lion exhibit and Tea Room were absolutely gorgeous. I had no problems with this vendor!
Reviewed on 28-04-2019

Victoria Silver (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
Of all of our stellar vendors, The Audubon Sea Lion Pavilion for our ceremony and Tea Room for our reception were the absolute best. Vivian was a dream to work with from the moment we met her. She was communicative, incredibly helpful, and put us at ease. The entire staff at the Audubon were complete professionals and knew exactly what we needed at every stage of the planning process. All concerns were addressed, and they went above and beyond leading up to and during the ceremony and reception. Everything was perfect, the food was amazing, outstanding service, beautiful options for decour. Thank you Vivian and Audubon Team!
Reviewed on 14-03-2019

Danica Nguyen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-01-2019
The Audubon Tea Room was a dream! I am a New Orleans native but moved to Texas and Kelley made the planning process go so smoothly. Since most of our guests were out of town, I wanted a venue with plenty of parking access, and wanted an open concept venue. Having a gluten and dairy sensitivity, the kitchen did a good job accommodating my food sensitivities as well as a few of my guests. I had a sit down dinner, so one con is that I couldn’t taste a lot of the dinner options since their tastings more feature the hor d’oeurves but the food turned out great! Kelley was so responsive, answering all my questions and minimizing my trips into town which I strongly appreciated. The venue itself is beautiful on it’s own - which worked for me since I wanted simplistic but classy decorations. The most impressive part of Audubon Tea Room is it’s staff. They made sure our wedding reception went smoothly and it did. Our attendant for the night was Kennedy and she was amazing! Everyone tells me there’s always something that goes wrong during a wedding, but we didn’t really have any major issues at all! The staff kept us on time, fed, and always made sure our glass was filled! We were simply amazed at how the staff executed on our wedding day! Consider Audubon Tea Room for your special day and you won’t be disappointed!
Reviewed on 21-02-2019

Carey Rodgers (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2018
I cannot say enough about our experience with the Audubon Tea Room. My planner Michelle was EXCEPTIONAL!From the first day I met with her she was attentive , answered every email, helped me with details & NEVER left me hanging.On the day of our wedding and the previous days she was always there.She was professional while still fun and understanding of each detail.I could not have asked for a better experience and if I could do it all again I would only say thank you more often . This venue is top notch and Michelle is the BEST . I never had a single worry.
Reviewed on 17-11-2018

Lashlee Warner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-11-2018
We utilized the Audubon Tea Room for our wedding reception. The venue is a stunning, open space and is a lovely blank slate to make your aesthetic vision come to life!Our reception coordinator (Vivian Eppling) was kind, responsive, and quick to address any question or concern we had. She ensured everything was completed as planned, all while in the midst of peak wedding season here in NOLA!Our guests raved and raved about the quality of the food and the beauty of the space. Our attendant was gracious to both us (bride and groom) as well as to our closest family. I cannot recommend the Tea Room enough!!!
Reviewed on 15-11-2018

Dionne Parker (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2018
Audubon Tea Room was absolutely amazing and fairy tale wedding day for my daughter. I do not know where to begin with my review. There is so much to talk about. The venue is magnificent. The BEST of the BEST.... the service , the food, the staff, the planning everything was handled to perfection. There is not one negative thing or one thing I would change from our wedding on 10/12 at the Audubon Tea Room. They handled and delivered the entire evening to the highest quality.The food was magnificent. I have continued to get phone calls regarding the delicious food that was offered. From the oysters, to the pasta, to the crab cakes to the filet steak. Every single dish has received Outstanding remarks from my guest .. The buffet table layout was fabulous and done with such class and grace. The staff where do I begin.... OUTSTANDING... Their professionalism, friendly, happy, courtesy and an extreme delight throughout the entire evening. Kelly Douglass was our planner at the Tea Room she was a joy to work with in preparation of the dream wedding. My attendant was Patricia she was wonderful extremely attentive and available every single second. Amazing..... And of course Ms. Charlene - LOVE me some Charlene wonderful lady.The Martini bar was the BEST everyone loved them. It was a huge hit with our guest.The food, service, hospitality, catering, setup everything was handled and carried out to perfection. Thank you. Looking forward to having a future wedding at your facility for my other daughter. It was definitely the wedding of a lifetime brought to life by the help of Audubon Tea Room and their staff. Thank you.
Reviewed on 22-10-2018

Emily Cerniglia (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-09-2018
I had my wedding at the Audubon Tea Room last month and it was absolutely beautiful! The Tea Room was sized perfectly for the amount of guests we had and I love the interior and the gardens. We worked with Michelle prior to our wedding and she really made us feel at ease. She is professional, helped us with the menu to make sure we had the right amount of food and bars for the number of guests we were expecting. She also had suggestions for vendors and people she had worked with before. We went to a couple of tastings prior to our wedding - the food is amazing at the Tea Room! We went to our final meeting with Michelle a few weeks before our wedding to finalize all of the details - menu, number and location of bars, table count, everything. I listed out the items we would be bringing to the venue the day before the wedding - guest book, cake pulls, toasting flutes, favors, etc. - and EVERYTHING was handled for us. Such an easy process that we didn't have to stress about. We had the evening scheduled out with Michelle - time of arrival, first dances, cake cutting, etc. - so I knew what times things would be happening but I didn't have to worry about it at all. We had a bridal attendant who was absolutely amazing! She kept checking on us throughout the night, made sure we had a taste of all of the food, refilled our drinks, kept us on schedule - she was the perfect attendant! My husband and I were so impressed. The entire staff at the Tea Room was professional and kind - they stopped to tell us congratulations! I requested pictures at the carousel before the reception started and they made sure we got there and they carted us and the photographer and videographer back to the venue. We were so impressed with how everything turned out - our wedding was perfect, well-planned out, and stress-free and we owe that to the amazing staff at the Tea Room!
Reviewed on 02-10-2018

Jill Devlin (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-09-2019
It was a dream come true! We are still pinching ourselves after the biggest party we’ve ever thrown...our daughter’s wedding reception. Who knows what we will celebrate next, but we will share that event with the the Audubon Tearoom staff. They became like family and made us feel like we were hosting in our own home. They were calm, caring & displayed the utmost professionalism as our hospitality team. Thanks for a memory that we will always treasure!!!
Reviewed on 25-07-2018

Gina Baeg (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2018
This location is beautiful (and quite unique) for a wedding. I had my first look in the garden, and the photos turned out amazing. The ceremony at the Hygeia Pond was so beautiful with the trees, and guests were amazing at the peacocks strutting around. Finally, the Tea Room was perfection. There is the Queen's room for the bride and groom to disappear into for a bite to eat or to sit down and enjoy the day. The staff was amazing, and it was clear to us that they really enjoyed being there which made all the difference. Leading up to the wedding was also a great experience. I was an out of town bride, so it was critical to have help and trust in my coordinator Kelley. She did a phenomenal job in guiding us and helping us. She asked all the right questions, and kept us organized on the day of. She also helped 'direct' the rehearsal, so everyone knew what to do. We had two bridal attendants during the reception that helped keep the events like cake cutting, bouquet toss, speeches, etc. on track. One last bright point, the food was so delicious. I got so many compliments (and frankly surprise) from my guests on how good the food was. The staff even set up a little tasting with candles in the queen's room so the groom and I could have a nice romantic and quiet bite before starting the reception festivities. The staff even packed all the leftovers for us, which got devoured. I highly recommend the Tea Room. Not only is the location beautiful (your pictures will be a dream), the planning is much easier with the experienced staff at Audubon.
Reviewed on 20-07-2018

Alessandra Zanchi (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-04-2018
Vivian and her team made my wedding experience easy and stress free. This venue has handled hundreds of weddings so they know exactly what they can do, how to meet what you need, and execute it. I was coordinating from NYC and never once did I feel like I wasn't in the loop. The staff on the day of my wedding was incredible. I didn't have to lift a finger. Our bridal attendant, Kori, tended to anything my husband and I needed and even made some football small talk. You found the way to his heart! I couldn't recommend this team enough. The venue itself is gorgeous. The different options for your ceremony and reception make it a versatile space that you can tailor to your preferences. The food - OMG. My guests are still talking about it. I actually had to fight my family for our leftovers the next day!! Lastly, because the venue is so well known in NOLA, they have relationships with a lot of the vendors I chose which made coordinating between them seamless. Thank you!!
Reviewed on 06-06-2018

Megan Bates (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-07-2018
The Audubon Tea Room provided a perfect venue for my wedding reception. I've wanted to have my reception there since I was a little girl, and in April of 2018 that dream came true. The food was excellent, and we were able to select a vegan option that even my meat-loving husband enjoyed. (We had three important guests who were vegan/vegetarian.) The outdoor gardens were beautiful, and the blue uplighting provided the perfect mood. Our wedding planner was able to provide seating for 200 people (including outdoor seating) while still maintaining a large dance floor. The private bridal room and bathroom were also top notch. The only bit of trouble we had came when it was time to deliver the guest book and favors. The guard at the gate entrance leading to the offices we were told to go to wouldn't let my aunt through, and it took her a half hour to find someone at the zoo who could help her. It wasn't a big deal, though, and everything was still delivered on time. Overall, we had a seamless evening and were very happy with this venue!
Reviewed on 25-04-2018

Bonnie Peters (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 30-03-2019
As Mother of the Bride at a destination wedding, I could not be more grateful for Kelley Douglass and the Audubon Tea Room! Kelley listened to our vision and helped orchestrate the ceremony and reception the wedding couple had dreamed about! Kelley gave very good advice and made wonderful suggestions but allowed it to be “ours”. Being three hours away, planning would have been a nightmare had it not been for Kelley’s rapid response to my emails and phone calls. She had everything under control and gave us the confidence that everything would get done as we had discussed and IT WAS! There was never the need for another wedding planner!With guests from all over the world we wanted a true New Orleans cuisine experience and the Tea Room delivered! We really enjoyed the tasting and were able to create a menu that was exactly what we had hoped for! The food was highly recommended and was fantastic! You really can’t beat it! The wait staff were wonderful! As MOB, I was served food and drinks throughout the evening. They were so accommodating if I needed anything but were never hovering. It was a magical evening! Thank you Audubon Tea Room!
Reviewed on 23-02-2018

Madeline Mesa (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-04-2019
The Tea Room is a dream come true! I married a New Orleans native and after we decided to hold the wedding in his hometown, I knew I had a lot of work ahead of me to wow out-of-towners and a lot of planning with little local knowledge . This proved to be NO issue at all. We held the ceremony outside in the garden and then did a second line to enter the reception in the Tea Room.Yes, the aesthetics and location are incredible and can speak for themselves. The hidden gems are the event staff, supportive staff and not to mention the FOOD.The quality of service was SO good that I did not need to hire a day-of wedding planner. Kelley is a beyond stellar planner. No task or decision was too small and she has a keen ability to make a bride feel like this is the only project she's working on. Kelley and the entire Tea Room staff made myself, family and friends feel like this was a truly unique event. I am forever grateful!
Reviewed on 23-02-2018

Katie Lynch (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-04-2019
I cannot say enough good things about the Tea Room and Kelley Douglass! My husband and I were married at the Tea Room in November 2017 and the entire evening was absolutely perfect. Kelley was so wonderful and easy to work with. She was organized, responsive and turned my vision for the evening into a reality! I have had so many people tell me how magical a night it was and I have to agree! In addition to being a beautiful venue, the food is outstanding. For anyone considering getting married at the Tea Room, I would definitely recommend!
Reviewed on 07-02-2018

Kelsey Conravey (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-11-2017
The Tea Room was the best reception venue! The staff was so attentive, professional, and helpful. I can't say enough good things about the Tea Room. I am thrilled that we chose to have our reception at the Tea Room. Of course it is beautiful and charming as well! Michelle Borchard was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. The food was delicious as well! I'm also very happy that we decided to do the festive lights in the garden!
Reviewed on 14-11-2017

amy patel (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating

I can not say enough amazing things about Kelly and her team at the Tea Room. Planning a South Asian wedding is already a difficult task for any couple and their families. But when you add to the mix that the bride lives in Washington DC and 75% of the guests must travel in the city of New Orleans, it becomes a bit more difficult. Not to mention majority of the vendors are from Texas. Kelly and her team handle our weekend event with easy and perfection. From constant communication via email and phone, to helping ups create a menu that would meet all dietary restrictions of our 400 guests, we knew we were in great hands all the way. We could not have asked for a more beautiful venue, nor an amazing team to host our couples big day!
Reviewed on 08-08-2017

Heather McAvoy (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 03-06-2017
We had our wedding in the Swamp Exhibit on June 3, 2017. It was amazing! Vivian was our main contact with Leslie being at the actual event. Both ladies were amazing. We are from New York and were planning a destination wedding in New Orleans. It could have been very stressful but Vivian has been doing events at Audubon for many years and she knows what she is doing! It was as stress-free as an 80 person destination wedding can be. My husband and I were unable to go down to New Orleans during the planning stages so my parents were the ones to tour the venue, Vivian has all the photos, diagrams and things we needed to be able to picture the space and how it would look as our wedding venue. The venue is awesome. The swamp exhibit has alligators, bears, cougars, raccoons, and snakes. My guests spent all night exploring the exhibits and partying. It was green and beautiful with lots of cajun flair. It is very cool venue for a wedding. We got to take pictures around the zoo before the event. It led to some very cool pictures of myself, my groom and bridal party! We had a bridal attendant to grab us drinks and food throughout the night which was great because it kept us talking and dancing with our guests! We were able to focus on each other and our guests without having to worry about the party part of it. Unfortunately it started to rain right before I was about to walk down the aisle but they quickly set things up inside and it was a seamless transition and Leslie made sure I didn’t have to worry about anything. They were also super accommodating about setting up the gift table, floral arrangements letting us eat before the ceremony and reception and letting us drop things off the day before so we didn’t have to bring anything the day of. We also did a Unity Cocktail during our ceremony which the bartender really helped us with and ended up tasting great! They really helped it all come together last minute inside. There is a bridal suite for you to freshen up in. The actual party was amazing! There is a ton of room for people to mingle and dance. The food is very good as well. My guests were raving about the fried artichokes, Audubon Pasta and roast beef. My guests loved the ride through the Zoo to the venue as well so from beginning to end it was the perfect night. I highly recommend the Audubon Zoo; Swamp Exhibit and Vivian, Leslie and their team for a destination wedding, they made it easy and gave us a wedding our guests will be talking about for a long time.
Reviewed on 29-06-2017

Savannah Windham (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-07-2018
We had our ceremony out at the Sea Lion Fountain and our reception in the Tea Room, and have nothing but the best things to say! As an out of town bride it was really important to me to choose a venue I could rely on & felt confident in - I got that in spades with the Tea Room. My coordinator, Kelley Douglass, was fantastic! She was organized, helpful, and responsive. And, with the attendants we were given on the day of, my parents & us were able to really relax and have fun without worrying about where to be. If you are debating about getting married at the Tea Room... you should probably just book it!
Reviewed on 26-06-2017

Ellen Stretzinger (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-01-2017
Everything about this place for our reception was perfect. Guests loved everything. Plenty of space for 250+ guests (with tables and dance floor) to be comfortable. They were easy to work with throughout the entire process. Only complaint I had is that the Tea Room attendant who was supposed to be getting myself and my husband drinks all night was nowhere to be found, unless she was getting us for the cake cutting or bouquet toss. Our friends and family got our drinks the entire night. Other than that, I loved my entire experience at the Tea Room.
Reviewed on 06-02-2017

Jennifer Shelnutt (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-03-2016
We recently got married at the Audubon Clubhouse and it was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! My wedding coordinator was Christine Huner with Audubon and she was so amazing. She was available at all times to answer my millions of questions etc that I had. We had about 230 people attend the wedding/ reception and everything went so smoothly. The Clubhouse is truly a naturally New Orleans venue and the food was outstanding and so was the staff from the Audubon Institute. The evening of the wedding it was a little windy, so I went ahead and ordered the tent that was connected to the Clubhouse and it was so pretty!!!! When looking for a truly memorable wedding location, look no further than the Audubon Clubhouse. YOU WILL NOT BE LET DOWN!!
Reviewed on 18-04-2016

Jane Jackson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2016
We had our ceremony and reception at the swamp exhibit at Audubon Zoo. The setting was absolutely beautiful. Christine at Audubon was very helpful throughout the process. She was accommodating and helped resolve all my questions and concerns leading up to the wedding day. The day of went smoothly. The staff and my attendants assisting on the day of were fantastic. They took care of everything, and we were able to relax and have fun. Many guests also commented on how great the venue staff and attendants were. We were very impressed.
Reviewed on 14-04-2016

Lauren Cardon (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-03-2016
Worth every penny!We looked at numerous venues throughout the city, but this one took our breath away. The Tea Room itself is magnificent architecturally and in its decor. We had our ceremony right outside in the garden under a clear tent with chandeliers and the tent flaps open, so we could see the gorgeous live oaks and nature surrounding us. We worked with Perry, who was outstanding––calm under pressure, quick with responses, flexible and understanding––and on our wedding day, we were assisted by Perry, Patsy, and Toinette. I felt like someone was always making sure I had food or a drink; if I needed someone to carry my train, she magically appeared.I cannot stress how beautiful this venue is, how delicious the food is (OMG seriously the best wedding food I've ever had), or what a pleasure it was to work with the staff there. People often say this venue is expensive because you have to pay a rental fee, but I still found it reasonable compared to most of the hotels. The a la carte menu is extremely flexible, and the bar packages are very reasonable. I would suggest being prepared to rent chairs or at least chair covers (we didn't like the ones available), but that shouldn't be a deal-breaker. Overall we couldn't be more pleased with this venue, the chef, or the staff.
Reviewed on 17-03-2016

Alli Scardino (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-12-2015
Our wedding and reception were both held at the Louisiana Exhibit in the Cajun Ballroom December 26th. Our ceremony was outside on the deck over the alligator exhibit, we added patio string lights and lighted paper lanterns and the result was BEAUTIFUL. The food was AMAZING and we felt that the food and bar was a great value for our large wedding. They even allowed us to bring in special bourbon and champagne for us to drink. \rOur only issue was with the communication between the coordinator and attendants. There were several unfortunate circumstances that were beyond anyone's control resulting in a late switch of coordinators. Our coordinator, Christine was great and easy to work with but ended up being sick the day of our wedding leaving the bridal attendants (who we had never met) in charge for the reception. They did the best they could, but it would have been better to have Christine there. Our one small glitch was that the Zoo Trains bringing guests back were not coordinated very well resulting in one train of guests getting to the ceremony late. We would have held off on starting if we knew!\rOverall an AMAZING experience, everyone has told us how unique it was and what a great time they had. They loved having access to the exhibits and our pictures are the best thing ever! I mean bridals at the zoo and group pictures on the carousel?! What could be better? I highly recommend this venue for a unique NOLA wedding that can handle a LARGE group.
Reviewed on 21-01-2016

Anonymous (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 28-03-2015
I had my eyes on Audubon Clubhouse before I'd even met my husband! I just adore the beautiful setting and the true Louisiana feel of the Clubhouse. Audubon exceeded my expectations in both catering and the reception planning. The food was delicious and the staff exuded true professionalism all around. My family and out of town guests found the Clubhouse reception truly memorable, as of course did my husband and I!
Reviewed on 22-11-2015

Terrie Terrell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-08-2015
From the beginning Ms. Vivian was so helpful and friendly. The venue is beautiful! All the staff was wonderful. People told me about how great the food was for weeks. We had our ceremony there and reception and it was beautifully organized. There was not one thing that I worried about that day. The bridal attendants were helpful in every way and even put the flower girl and ring bearer in the queen's suite to rest after they had fallen asleep. If I had to do it all again I would!
Reviewed on 19-09-2015

Carlene Thibodeaux (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 04-07-2015
Beautiful and elegant but a little overpriced. Hits you with add on like gratuity and service charges after they reel you in. Place was nice but but pricey!
Reviewed on 21-07-2015

Emily Lotz (guest) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-04-2013
I attended a wedding here one Saturday night. I was in utter shock the way the wedding coordinator for the night treated the guests. She was unprofessionally rude rolling her eyes, when asked where the ceremony was being held (it was out back and some guests needed guidance). She talked to everyone, as if they were children with a demanding tone. I understand that making a wedding go off without a hitch is a high stress job, but if you cannot handle the stress you should not work in that type of environment. I have never been to a wedding where the coordinator has been so blatantly ugly to the guests. I would not accept this treatment toward my family/friends if I were the bride, thankfully, because she was so in the moment, I don't think she noticed.
Reviewed on 29-04-2015

Darleen Abadco (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-04-2015
What an amazing venue, especially during the day! The windows are amazing. If you love nature and greenery and natural light, this is the indoor venue for you. The outdoor garden is also so beautiful for your pictures. The coordinators are amazing! So attentive, thorough, professional, and organized. The whole staff made the event so smooth and stress free. They are definitely worth it! The venue is even large enough to have your second line inside if you don't want to deal with permits and police escorts.
Reviewed on 28-04-2015

Anonymous (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating

When my daughter began planning her New Orleans wedding, her dad and I looked at many venues in the city. The Audubon Tea Room was by far the most outstanding. I am SO glad we made that decision. For 18 months, my daughter and I worked with Vivian Eppling. She arranged a tasting for us (parents and the bride and groom.) that was beyond compare. We were expecting small plates to taste. Instead, we were served several entrees, hors d'oeuvres and salads. Each was better than the last. We settled on two choices; one regular and one vegetarian. We wound up having these as well as a kosher meal and a gluten-free \roption. Vivian and the chef made sure all were equally delicious. The weekend of the wedding, which was to be held outdoors, torrential rains were predicted. At the rehearsal, we went through an outdoor option, as well as \"Plan B,\" which was to move everything indoors. On Saturday morning of the wedding, the rain chances had gone down to 30%. My daughter decided on the outdoor option. When we arrived at the Tea Room, the night of the wedding, it was magical looking. The ceremony went exactly according to plan, followed by a flawlessly served cocktail hour. When we went inside for dinner and dancing, the salads were already served, and from then on things went like clockwork. 194 people were always being taken care of. Several people commented on the fact that there was no lag time, between courses. The Tea Room provided more than enough servers, who were the creme de la creme in service. Throughout the night, the whole staff worked in concert to make sure everything was perfect. I would recommend this venue and working with Vivian Eppling to anyone who is looking for the perfect wedding. I can't imagine a more perfect venue!
Reviewed on 05-12-2014

21Cristina Rosell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2014
We had a Friday night reception at the Tea Room and it was amazing! The room is absolutely beautiful at night, with the unique architecture and the big, gorgeous light fixtures. We actually had only seen it during the day before the wedding, and it already looked nice, but it is simply magical at night.\r\rVivian was a great coordinator, answering all of our questions and helping us come up with a custom menu for our budget. We attended a couple of food tastings beforehand to help decide what we wanted to offer. They have many options, including classic NOLA fare and many other cuisines. Our guests were raving about the food for weeks afterwards (my dad was not shy in admitting how many times he went up for jambalaya!) The catering team did a fantastic job as well. Several guests mentioned the great and friendly service they provided throughout the night. There was also a bridal attendant provided for us who made sure any problems were taken care of (even though there were none). From the moment we pulled up in our limo, she was outside with drinks in her hands for us, and made sure our glasses were full all night! (After a long wedding day, this was AMAZING.) I really can't say enough good about this venue--the enchanting atmosphere and the incredible service provided by the coordinator and catering team made our night perfect.
Reviewed on 14-11-2014

Wendy Jung (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-06-2014
My husband and I are big fans of the Audubon Institute. We got engaged at Audubon Park, and only thought it was fitting that we got married there as well. We are such animal lovers, and really appreciate the fact that the proceeds from our wedding go back to support the institute and the animals. \r\rWe got married in the Oak Grove and held the reception at the Clubhouse. If you want a nice, quaint little New Orleans wedding, definitely check out the Clubhouse. It is conveniently located, has plenty of free parking, and accessible by street car. We took a gamble planning the wedding outdoors (luckily the weather cooperated), but getting married in the oak grove was so beautiful, with the old live oaks with spanish moss draped in the background.\r\rOne of the best parts of being an Audubon Bride is that they provide you with a personal attendant for you and your groom. Someone is there to hold your dress, get you food and drinks, etc. I was not used to being pampered in this way. Sonya and Nikki were the BEST bridal attendants! They were such pros, always one step ahead, making sure our needs were met and that things went smoothly. I really appreciated that they made sure we ate. (If they hadn't have made us, we really wouldn't have gotten to.) Also, our 15 year old beagle was the ring bearer at our ceremony. In the commotion of everything, I looked over and saw Nikki giving our dog some water. I was so touched that she even made sure that our dog's needs were met! She really went above and beyond!\r\rMany of my guests also said that the service was excellent. One of my guests has a dairy allergy. I was told that staff went out of their way to accommodate him, double checking with the chef to see what was dairy-free. They even brought out a plate of catfish for him, to make sure he had enough to eat.\r\rMy event coordinator was Bernadette. She was very knowledgeable and helpful with providing wedding planning tips. I enjoyed working with her but the only slight minus I would have to comment about is that she showed up late to a couple of meetings that we had. Another thing to note is during the ceremony my groom was a bit annoyed that there was a golfer playing in the background of our wedding. He found this very distracting. Luckily, the golfer didn't really interfere with the wedding photos. For future reference, if you book the Oak Grove for your ceremony during dusk hours, just be aware that this could possibly happen.\r\rThere are so many little details about how Audubon have exceeded my expectations, I could go on and on about. Like getting ice for my mother-in-law for her sprained ankle, packing leftovers for our families and us, boxing up our cake, etc. I've been told by many of my guests that this was one of the best weddings they've been to. Thank you Audubon for such a wonderful and memorable event!
Reviewed on 25-07-2014

Kenny Anderson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-05-2014
Planning a wedding is tedious and the details are never-ending, but Perry at Audubon made it a breeze. I had planned to have my wedding at the sea lion enclosure and the reception in the tea room, but sadly, nature had other plans. Despite the weather and change of venue, my wedding was gorgeous all thanks to the wonderful staff and the beautiful tea room!\rThe food was also stellar. My friends and family maintain that it is hands-down one of the best meals they have had in a long time!
Reviewed on 06-07-2014

Savannah Willson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2014
WOW! So happy with my decision to have my wedding and reception here. EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE, amazing food, and beautiful location. We saved a ton of money by having a Sunday day wedding but still received top-notch service the entire time.\r\rI was a little concerned at the beginning with the coordinator I'd been assigned and, after reading bad reviews about her, I requested to switch to Michelle, who was absolutely fabulous. She is in very high demand and juggles many weddings, but we were relaxed about giving her time to reply to our emails, and she got everything right. Would recommend her and the Tea Room to everyone!
Reviewed on 29-05-2014

courtney Royal (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-05-2013
The Tea Room is so gorgeous. The grounds are well kept, and your guests can enter through the zoo, which is a nice touch.
Reviewed on 11-06-2013

Katie Anderson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 20-04-2013
The Audubon Tea Room was the perfect place for my wedding reception. The venue is absolutely beautiful, the food is delicious and the space is large and accommodating for a variety of set ups. My only complaint was that it was difficult to get in touch with the sales department throughout the planning process. Everything worked out perfectly in the end, thought.
Reviewed on 03-06-2013

Sara Wislocki (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-04-2013
My groom and I wanted to get married outside in New Orleans and had no idea where to go, until we found the beautiful Audubon Park.\rBeing an out of town bride and wedding party, I didn't know what I was doing. Bernadette Walker with the Audubon Events staff was overwhelmingly helpful. She gave me a list of vendors that had worked with them before as well as a pricing sheet for what they provide at the park. There was NO PRESSURE to do our catering through them, but that is what we did. \rShe made it so all I had to do was make the choices, and she was very understanding when I changed my mind several times. \rOur ceremony was at the Newman Bandstand at the park and then our reception was held at the Audubon Clubhouse(very close to the bandstand). It was BEAUTIFUL. We had our ceremony at 6:30 and our reception went from 7-10pm. We had to be out of the space by 10 since it is in a residential area. We then took our party to the French Quarter, so we didn't feel like the reception was too short.\rThe seating at the clubhouse is really up to you and how many guests you have. Bernadette did provide me with a floor plan, but when I wanted to make changes, she accommodated me without any problem.\rThe clubhouse has a wrap-around porch where guests sat, as well as lounge seating and other tables out on two patios by the old trees, strewn with Spanish moss. They lit votive candles at all of the tables and the trees were lit to provide ambient lighting. It was absolutely perfect. I could not have been happier with the location.\rThe food was fantastic, though my groom and I didn't get to eat much, everyone else loved it. The staff was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything went perfectly. They even made a special liquor run to make sure my groom had his drink of choice! They provide the bride with an attendant, and Nikki, my attendant was the greatest gift I had that day. She made sure we ate, had a full drink, and she made sure that my groom and I didn't cross paths before the ceremony. I don't know what I would have done without her.\rThe price for everything for 100 guests was perfect for our budget; with the total cost of the ceremony site, reception site, food, and drink under $8,000.\rIf you are looking for a stress-free, romantic, elegant wedding, then the Audubon Park is the perfect destination for you. I can't wait to go back and see the site again to relive our special day.
Reviewed on 02-05-2013

Nicole Fowler (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-11-2012
This was the first place I saw when searching online as an out of town bride and I knew I loved it. Once we were able to visit, the final decision was easy. I worked with Denise, who gets it done...no need to worry about anything! Patsy was my bridal attendant and she was on top of everything, with a nice and helpful demeanor. The menu was my #1 focus for the entire wedding, and they were flexible with me so I could include some of my Dad's recipes/choices (he is a chef). They also had a great fondue dessert table set up for me. Staff was wonderful, nothing went wrong. Pricing was a little high (with steep minimums), but there is probably a correlation with that and why the service was so great!
Reviewed on 17-12-2012

Dana Loev (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2012
The venue is beautiful, so I highly recommend the location. But they are very difficult to work with- at least our coordinator was. The food was mostly very good- great New Orleans food. The staff is amazing. We had bridal attendants who would constantly make sure we had whatever we wanted- food, drink, etc. That was so cool!! But thanks to our coordinator, things did not go so smoothly, and we ended up stressed out half the night. Maybe you would have better luck. I still recommend, even though overall I am unhappy with my experience.
Reviewed on 07-11-2012

Krysten Oliphant (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 13-10-2012
The reception was as beautiful as I could've imagined (although that was thanks in part to the florist) and teh food was AMAZING. Everyone raved and raved about the food -- especially the crawfish pasta. The reception was at the Cajun ballroom and Bayou Swamp Exhibit. You can't start setting up and decorating until 5 p.m., after the zoo itself is closed, and they won't start receptions until 5 p.m. That's a hard rule for them. However, they helped setup, were very efficient and attentive. They provide a personal assistant for the bride and groom to get them whatever they need -- food, drinks, towels, etc. -- although our assistant sort of clashed with our actual wedding planner a bit. The staff was super friendly to my groom and I during the party. The only thing I really had an issue with was communication. In the months leading up to the wedding, our contact, Bernadette, was difficult to get in touch with. She would take forever to respond to emails and calls, and I didn't have a direct phone number for her (although I think my planner did). They didn't get us an updated menu to choose from until just two weeks before the event, and their prices had gone up on both food and the bar. We argued it and got back to our original pricing, but they had completely changed all the alcohol brands and didn't tell us beforehand. We also paid for a frozen margarita machine that was not provided -- still working on getting the money back from that.
Reviewed on 30-10-2012

Mary Cassell (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-09-2012
We had our wedding at the Sea Lion exhibit and then had our reception at the Tea Room. It was gorgeous. Everything was handled professionally and promptly. I never had any trouble getting responses from my contacts. All of our guests raved about it.
Reviewed on 02-10-2012

gnai Marchand (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-08-2012
I did most of the work but Im happy because it was free and i would tell anyone to do it.
Reviewed on 16-09-2012

Nene Glenn Gianfala (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-07-2012
The Tea Room was AMAZING! They had wonder service. Everyone who worked there was great and cared about everything to make sure it went smoothly. I LOVED my bridal attendant. She was always there when I needed her. The food was delicious. I received numerous compliments about how wonderful the food was at the reception. I had several people tell me it was the best food that they have ever eaten at a wedding.
Reviewed on 20-08-2012

Michelle Eagle (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-06-2012
I am just floored by how amazing and coordinated everything was. Through the entire planning process, they were with me every step of the way. Here is some info for all you brides trying to figure out the logistics of your wedding. First of all, the reception venue and catering is what costs the most in a wedding. My wedding reception at the Tea Room was on a Friday from noon to 4. Because it was on a Friday during the day, it only cost me $1000 to rent the facility. For a Friday event, they have a $2000 minimum on food and drinks. Since I had 180+ guests, I easily exceeded that. Since I wanted to stick to my budget, I did not choose a set menu. Instead I did \"a la carte\" and chose items such that food was $27 per adult (children are half price or special kids menu is available). I had New Orleans style chicken and potatoes, New Orleans style BBQ shrimp, two pastas, fruit, green beans, chicken fingers, two crawfish molds, cheesecakes, and tortes. The molds, cheesecakes, and tortes were per cake rather than per person so that helped cut costs. We had an open bar for 3 hours, and then coffee punch the last hour. There are cheaper prices for children who consume non-alcoholic beverages. The Tea Room was very good about reminding guests when the open bar would end, and the guests barely noticed the last hour had no alcohol since they were already satisfied with alcohol :) Just to note, the Tea Room does not do cash bars. They do allow outside caterers but at an additional cost of $8 per person (to pay the fee for using their kitchen). My total cost for food and drink was ~$12,000 (remember this is for ~200 people). The Tea Room easily accommodated all our guests with 20 ten-seater 66\" round tables arranged in four rows of five. The food was served buffet style with two food stations and two bars (one was a double). They provided one bartender for every 75 guests (at no additional charge). They also provided all the tables, chairs, and linens. The chairs were brown ballroom style chairs (not really in our color scheme, but no one noticed). We had a photobooth at the front next to the DJ and the dance floor. There was a candy bar, a memory table, and a beautiful large marble table for the wedding cake at the entrance. Take a look at some pictures of the Tea Room and you will fall in love! It is absolutely beautiful and has so much natural lighting! Now to rave about all the crew at the Tea Room. They all pitched in to help set up table runners, table settings, and light candles since my wedding planner was running late. We had a second line planned through the zoo (it was AWESOME) and it rained the day of the wedding. My event coordinator Denise walked the route and noted where all the puddles were beforehand so we could avoid them. As soon as I stepped out of the limo, they introduced me to Cheryl (an absolute angel and hard worker) who attended to my husband and I throughout the wedding (she also attended to my handicapped father). She was amazing and I was so thankful to have her (when I spilled food on my dress, she scrubbed it with club soda for me). They communicated on walky talkies to stick to the schedule I laid out so that everything was organized for us. Lastly, the night before the reception, an 18-wheeler clipped the entrance of the Tea Room. A construction crew had it completely repaired in time for our reception at noon. WOW!!! I can not say enough good things about the Tea Room and its crew!
Reviewed on 07-07-2012

Kathryn Singer (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-05-2012
The Audubon Tea Room couldn't have been a more perfect location for my wedding! Our sales contact helped throughout the entire planning process and provided invaluable advice. Our onsite coordinator the night of the wedding went above and beyond to make our night special and stress-free!
Reviewed on 22-06-2012

Karlin Riles (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2012
Used the clubhouse for my bridesmaids brunch. Breakfast was great, service is great, food was affordable, and the view is gorgeous.
Reviewed on 10-05-2012

Courtney Cashio (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 31-03-2012
The wedding planner walked us through ever step in the process and was always available to answer our questions. The food tastings are very helpful in planning the menu and the food is great. We had a great time and didn't have to worry about anything. We even had access to the zoo to take some amazing pictures!
Reviewed on 18-04-2012

Geneva Marney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2012
We had our ceremony under the tree of life and it was perfect...absolutely beautiful! We just had to pay for the right of use permit!! It was great!
Reviewed on 10-04-2012

Cecilia Garcia (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2012
Getting a permit to have an outdoor wedding wasn't the easiest thing I've ever done. The process was easy, getting someone to give me a direct answer was a problem. Also, it rained for 3 days before my wedding so the area that I was having my ceremony in was full of leaves, standing water and moss from the trees. I called to see if the park would clean the area before the ceremony. They told me they don't do that but I could move my ceremony somewhere else. This was on Thurs. my wedding was on Sat. My wonderful new husband and his uncle went out on Fri and cleaned the entire area for our ceremony and everything was absolutely beautiful. I love that man. Brides be cautious all the pictures of Audubon Park are perfect in the pictures but check your sites a couple of days before because your guy may have to save your ceremony like mine did.
Reviewed on 10-04-2012

Mindy Rigney (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-03-2012
Wow! It was absolutely beautiful! Vivian Eppling (my event coordinator) at the Audubon Tea Room was wonderful and helpful in very way possible. The food was amazing! Everyone at the wedding loved it there and thought it was was beautiful
Reviewed on 02-04-2012

Carrie Dore (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-01-2012
Megan Kane was my wedding corrdinator, she was amazing! I was treated ,from the moment I stepped foot in the Tea Room , as their number one bride to be. The food was fabulous, the service was impeccable, and the people were so warm and inviting to everyone of my guests. I wish I could do it all over again. Megan with the help of the staff made my Wedding Dream come true!!
Reviewed on 24-01-2012

Jennifer Clark (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2011
We had our ceremony and reception at the Audubon Zoo, and we could not have been happier with the venues or the team of people who helped us to plan and pull off our special day! After the wedding, we received so many compliments on how wonderful everything was (food, venues, service, etc). We would definitely recommend Audubon Nature Institute for anyone planning a New Orleans wedding!
Reviewed on 21-11-2011

MICHELE ROBINSON (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-03-2014
This location is beautiful, however, a little to expensive for my budget.
Reviewed on 17-11-2011

Maria Bourgeois (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-10-2011
The Clubhouse is a BEAUTIFUL venue for a wedding reception. We had an evening wedding, so the whole place was lit up with candles - in wall sconces, on the tables, outside under the big oak trees. It looked magnificent. Located in beautiful Audubon Park. Our sales rep was wonderful - sweet and easy to work with, made me feel comfortable, especially the last 2wks before the wedding!
Reviewed on 07-11-2011

Alison Johnson (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 15-10-2011
The scenery was just beautiful and their catering has several green initiatives. Would use it all over again!
Reviewed on 03-11-2011

Janine Moreau (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 08-10-2011
The staff and our wedding coordinator thru Audubon, Perry, were all awesome during the planning and on the day-of coordination. Perry is extremely organized and we didn’t have a wedding planner so Perry filled the void. The food was EXCELLENT and the chef was so accommodating and used my husband’s crawsfish monica recipe instead of his own. I would give the Tea Room an A++.
Reviewed on 03-11-2011

Shenique Harris (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-09-2011
Vivian and staff were GREAT to work with at the Audubon Tea Room...everyone raved about how it was such a beautiful venue and the food was GREAT! Everything went smoothly...if I had to do it all over again, i would not change anything. THANKS VIVIAN AND STAFF FOR MAKING MY WEDDING RECEPTION A DAY TO REMEMBER!
Reviewed on 12-10-2011

christina belk (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-10-2011
The Audubon Nature Institute has been th setting of my dream wedding since I was a child. I never imagined I would actually get married there. Yes, it was a little on the expensive side, but nothing compares to its beauty. Im am so happy I got the oppurtunity to spend our whole special day there, ceremony and reception. They also have an amazing staff. If you have this chance, you should certainly take it!
Reviewed on 10-10-2011

Lauren Berner (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 21-05-2011
We had our 80+ person wedding in May 2011 at the Audubon Clubhouse. Overall we were very happy. In the beginning we had a bit of a problem with the coordinator, but she greatly redeemed herself. The food was great, the service was terrific.
Reviewed on 20-06-2011

Theanette Holmes (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-07-2010
My husband and I got married at the aquarium last year. We loved the idea of having the entire aquarium for both ceremony and reception and open bars set up throughout the location so that guests could tour the entire aaquarium. It was a great location and our wedding guests are still talking about what an amazing wedding it was and rallying for us to get married every year because they had so much fun. The coordinator I was given was amazing, very patient, understanding, professional, and knowledgable. We really bonded right away. The food was impeccable I did two free tastings and left full and incredibly delighted each time. I was born and raised in New Orleans and am very picky about my gumbo and seafood I promise this is some of the best I tasted. Plus the service provided is incredible. Well trained servers that treat you and your guests like gold!! The only reason I only gave four stars is because for a reception of our size(we had 175 guests)the space was kind of small. i was worried about that and told it would work out fine but it was a bit cramped and the \"dance floor\" area was undefined so many guests never got up to dance. Also because we started late we were kind of rushed through the night. But other than that I loved my wedding. The ceremony was absolutely perfect and beautiful!!I am so happy I didn't choose a traditonal/boring vendor because we created a night we and our guests will never forget!!!!!
Reviewed on 14-06-2011

Heidi Pigott (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 26-03-2011
I had my ceremony and reception here and not only was it unique and a night I will never forget, the staff there was wonderful and easy to work with. The food was delicious and they worked with me to add items that were not on their regular catering menu. I highly recommend working with Audubon for your wedding!
Reviewed on 04-05-2011

Allyson Vaughn (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-02-2011
I loved the Audubon Tea Room! It made for a beautiful and classic New Orleans setting! They have a private room for the wedding party, which is great for the bride to change or just sit down and rest for a minute. The wedding attendant is amazing and is so attentive to every detail of the night.
Reviewed on 28-02-2011

Molly Fitzpatrick (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
I planned a wedding ceremony/reception that took place at Audubon Golf Clubhouse. The setting is picturesque! I very much enjoyed working with Perry, as she was always kind and helpful. Our catering manager the evening of the wedding, John, as also great. We couldn't have asked for anything better!
Reviewed on 11-11-2010

Colette Jensen (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 10-10-2010
My wedding was so much fun. We had the ceremony in the Oak Grove in front of the clubhouse and the reception at the clubhouse. All the staff were very professional and super helpful, with everything from keeping things on schedule to always having a fresh glass of wine for me. The wedding was 3 weeks ago and I'm still getting emails and texts about how much fun everyone had. If there is only one bad thing to say is that is wasn't long enough.
Reviewed on 27-10-2010

Alice Manard (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-09-2010
Everyone at Audubon was great to work with. The ceremony under the oak trees was beautiful, and the reception in the clubhouse worked really well. The food was delicious!
Reviewed on 14-10-2010

Erin Jones (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-05-2010
This venue is absolutely beautiful. The food is superb and the service outstanding. They gave my daughter the wedding of her dreams. The ceremony was in front of the Audubon Zoo Sea Lion exhibit, a beautiful collonade and mine an my children\"s favorite location in the zoo.
Reviewed on 10-08-2010

83 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.78 out of 5.0

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