Desert Plantation

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Have a Southern Plantation Wedding of your dreams!

Desert Plantation is a southern plantation wedding venue located in St Francisville, LA, near Baton Rouge and Natchez, MS. This historic property dates back to 1810 and is a registered National Antebellum home. Nestled on an impressive one-thousand-acre site, it offers a unique countryside setting for your rehearsal dinner and wedding reception. Desert Plantation invites couples to start their day getting ready from the comfort of their on-site dressing room. Here you can relax and enjoy time with loved ones before making your way down the aisle. When ready, you can exchange vows outside by our beautiful pond and mature oak or by a custom-crafted altar. Both options offer breathtaking views of lush, landscaped vistas ideal for a tranquil ceremony. Brides have the option to work with our wedding coordinator on all our packages. We want to make your dream wedding go from vision to reality. Our Magnolia Wedding "Elopement" Package starts at only $1,000 for up to 20 special guests. Our other two most popular packages we offer are the standard Azalea Wedding Package (10 hours) starting at only $4100 and our magnificent Live Oak (48 hours) Package. After you tie the knot, you can explore the grounds, taking advantage of the endless photo opportunities for your portrait session. When you’re finished posing for the camera, you can reunite with up to 300 guests for an elegant dinner reception. Alfresco banquets (open air tenting) are hosted outside the house entrance beneath a clear plastic marquee with round table seating and chic pendant lights. Choose a white or clear tent to cover the 30x50 area. Here you can enjoy a delicious meal followed by an evening of music and entertainment beneath the stars. Alternatively, you can celebrate in a stately function room, featuring large sash windows, high ceilings, and charming antique furnishings. After a day of making magical memories, you can retire to our on-site accommodations to rest and recharge for your honeymoon. Contact Desert Plantation to get started with your unforgettable wedding experience. Our dedicated planning team is more than happy to guide you through our various packages tailored to your needs and budget. We are also available to help you organize and execute every detail, from flowers and decor to entertainment, setup, and cleanup. Our in-house culinary staff will prepare a range of delicious dinner dishes for you, as well as a tasty selection of cakes and desserts. We also offer a full bar service to refresh you and your guests between all the feasting and merry-making. Whether planning a lavish destination wedding or an intimate local celebration, the staff at this venue will work tirelessly to accommodate your needs and exceed your expectations.

Amenities & Details

Covered Outdoors Space, Dressing Room, Handicap Accessible, Indoor Event Space, Liability Insurance, On-Site Accommodations, Outdoor Event Space, Reception Area, Wireless Internet, Woman-owned Business

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, Destination Wedding Packages, Destination Wedding Planning, Food & Catering, Planning, Rentals & Equipment, Tents, Service Staff

Settings

Backyard, Ballroom, Estate, Garden, Historic Venue, Hotel, Tented

Business Attributes

Woman-owned Business

Pricing for Desert Plantation

Option	Value
Starting Cost	Affordable
Cost Starting
Price Range	$4,100 - $5,900+
Couples Usually Spend	$5,150
Peak Season Months	March-May, September-December
Peak Season Cost	$4,900 - $5,900+
Peak Season Reception Cost	$5,400
Peak Season Ceremony Cost	$1,000
Peak Season Bar Service Cost	$14
OffSeason Months	January-February, June-August
OffSeason Cost	$4,100 - $5,400+
OffSeason Reception Cost	$4,900
OffSeason Ceremony Cost	$1,000
OffSeason BarService Cost	$14

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Desert Plantation Reviews

Anna Rabalais (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Me and my Husband got married 12/10/22 at Desert Plantation. It was incredibly beautiful. The owners and wedding planner are out of the world! Super sweet and helpful! Our wedding was a dream!
Reviewed on 11-12-2023

Sarah Rives (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Desert plantation is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been. We had our wedding here this weekend and I truly can’t say enough wonderful things about the venue itself or the owners. Ms Willia (the owner) is so hands on and makes sure her guests are happy and taken care of. I would recommend this place to anyone! You won’t regret it and you can’t beat the prices or experience!
Reviewed on 11-12-2023

Pam Roach (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Very nice facility. Owner/staff were very professional, accomodating and easy to work with. Fortunately you only marry once, otherwise we’d do it again!
Reviewed on 08-12-2023

Jenny Nettles (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

Mrs. Willa and the team at Desert Plantation was simply amazing. They made sure to stay in constant communication, so that my vision on the wedding day was carried through. This team was extremely easy to work with and very fun and professional. The venue and the grounds were amazing. All the guest kept complementing how beautiful the scenery was. This venue was perfect for our wedding.
Reviewed on 02-12-2023

Eboni Pleasant- Lewis (other) 5 out of 5 Rating

I had my wedding here 10.28.23. Everything was amazing. The venue itself was extremely beautiful. Both Mr Bill and Mrs Willis are amazing host. We booked the entire place for the weekend. They made sure we hade everything that we needed. From the breakfast all the way down to basic needs. The home was nice and clean. We had far more than expected! Mr Andrew’s that helped set up tables and chairs was so fun to work with! If you’re looking for a location for your wedding this is the place! Especially for an outdoor wedding!
Reviewed on 29-10-2023

Kristen Stegall (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-02-2020
This venue was beautiful and romantic. It is perfect for a wedding and reception. We recently had our wedding here and got so many compliments on what a special venue we picked. The staff are extremely hands on so it takes the stress of planning off the bride and groom. It was honestly a magical night. Thanks Willia and Brittney!
Reviewed on 28-02-2020

Robert Aucoin (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-10-2019
My wife chose this venue for our wedding. I’ll admit I was unsure of everything she envisioned but they made sure she had the perfect day that she had imagined!! It was an amazing day and an absolutely beautiful venue!!
Reviewed on 25-12-2019

Jessica Fenner (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-04-2017
Desert Plantation was the first venue we looked at for our April wedding, and we instantly fell in love. Being from Louisiana, but traveling back from California for the ceremony, it had the perfect representation of Southern Charm we were hoping for. Along with the beautiful grounds, the other major perk about having a wedding there is the ability to rent the house out for the weekend. This way, we were really able to enjoy everything Desert Plantation had to offer without the rush of trying to get in and out, making our big day seem to last just a little bit longer.
Reviewed on 02-05-2017

Megan Bush (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-03-2017
So fun being able to stay on the property all weekend. Absolutely beautiful. The grounds are surrounded by huge oaks and plenty of spots for beautiful photos the day of. Even when it rained the tent and house were perfect for the reception. Willia and Beverly will make sure your wedding is beautiful and goes smoothly!
Reviewed on 05-04-2017

Zachary Pearl (groom) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 22-10-2016
Desert Plantation is the place to have your wedding! My family is raving that my wedding was the best they've ever been to. This is the only plantation in Louisiana that truly gives you the freedom to make your wedding the way you've always wanted. The grounds are stunning with natural beauty and the house is a wonderful step back in time. Willia, Bill, and Beverly were absolutely amazing and took great care of us! We will cherish our memories there forever!
Reviewed on 24-10-2016

amber Soileau (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 18-06-2016
Everyone at Desert was absolutely amazing! They were very helpful in taking care of all the last minute hiccups with the planning and made sure I have zero stress on my big day!
Reviewed on 02-09-2016

Adrien Veloz (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 07-05-2016
I fell in love with Desert as soon as I saw it. The grounds and house are absolutely breathtaking. My May wedding went so perfectly thanks to them and their preferred vendors! They were the sweetest people to work and plan with. Whatever we needed, big and small, they were able to accommodate our requests. If you're looking for an amazing destination wedding venue, you've found it!
Reviewed on 10-05-2016

Meredith Butler (wedding party) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-04-2016
Bill & Willia were our hosts for our daughter's wedding last weekend at The Desert Plantation. The venue was perfect for our family & friends and was exactly what we wanted for the celebration to join two families. It is a remote location where our immediate family could stay together the nights leading up to the ceremony. We had breakfast together each morning and could start our wedding preparations without loading/unloading each time. The accommodations were a delight---big comfortable rooms, plenty of space to spread out! Our hosts truly met us with open arms and worked tirelessly to make our ceremony/reception perfect. Their right-hand-man 'Ken' made himself available to do anything & everything we asked of him, and we can't thank him enough! The grounds are impeccable, and such a naturally beautiful place for a wedding & reception, or any event for that matter. St. Francisville has plenty of comfortable, affordable accommodations for out-of-town guests, as well as plenty of local eateries & shopping for those guests! The entire weekend experience was amazing!
Reviewed on 20-04-2016

Stephanie Smith (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-12-2015
I found Them online and from the moment I saw the photos, I fell in love. We had searched all over for a beautiful place to have both our ceremony and reception and Desert Plantation was perfect. I emailed Mrs. Perkins and heard back from her right away. We spoke to so many people and she was so different from the start. She was friendly, welcoming, and immediately came across as wanting to help us however she could. From the First visit we fell in love and knew this is where we had to get married. Driving down the beautiful Oak lined drive was breathtaking and the grounds and house were so welcoming and gorgeous. The Moment we spoke to Mrs. Perkins we were blown away by how friendly and welcoming she was. Desert Plantation is gorgeous and Perfect for both having a ceremony and reception. That and the people we would be working with were so amazing and friendly just sealed the deal for us. Mrs. Perkins and her staff are beyond amazing and we really can't speak highly enough of them. You will feel like you are working with family the whole time, it was so wonderful and comforting and they are that way. Mrs. Perkins cares so much about the success of each wedding and the happiness of the bride and groom, and you can see that in all she and her staff does. We picked to have the weekend package and it was so wonderful staying in the house before the wedding day. There is honestly very little you need to do in the way of decorations, because the grounds and house are so beautiful. The staff at desert Set up all the chairs for us, tables, and linens, they were also out there early the day of the wedding cleaning up, blowing leaves and making things look their best. The day of was so beautiful, the whole grounds, the house, everything was amazing. Looking out of the windows while I had my hair and makeup done and just seeing all those beautiful oak trees and that lovely moss hanging and moving in the wind was so beautiful and relaxing. All the girls had a blast getting ready upstairs too. The coordinator we worked with at Desert Plantation was amazing as well and she helped more than I can ever say. We also picked the option of eating upstairs after the ceremony, just my groom and I. It was great to catch a breath and enjoy each others company before going downstairs and joining the reception. From the time I could talk to our guests, everyone and I mean everyone said how beautiful and perfect a wedding it was. I thought at first people were just being nice but they all genuinely meant what they were saying. Everyone loved walking around the grounds and the house and just the whole atmosphere. It really was a perfect day in every way. That night We choose to stay at the house just the Groom and I before heading out for our honeymoon the next day. It was so nice to relax on the porch after the wedding and have the whole place to ourselves. I could not get over how stress free the day was and trust me we had plenty to get stressed about. But being there, knowing you have such wonderful and kind people helping you out, there's something about that just set us at ease. You really feel like you step into this other time or place all together. We even had our wedding in December and everything was still so alive and green outside. Desert Plantation as well as Mrs. Perkins will always have a special place in my heart. We are so happy we found it and could not have picked a better place in the world to have our wedding!
Reviewed on 02-03-2016

Sarah Seibold (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-05-2015
Desert Plantation was the perfect venue for my wedding. The plantation resides on a HUGE property with beautiful green grass, a pond, and majestic oak trees. The scenery is so amazing and makes for gorgeous pictures, especially the oak lined entrance-your guests will remember it for years to come. While the plantation & grounds are magnificent, the best part of Desert Plantation is the people. There are no words to describe how helpful & kind Willia & Bill Perkins, the owners of Desert, are but I will try. Willia stayed in constant communication with me throughout my planning process. She was invaluable as she recommended almost all the vendors I chose for my wedding day and they were all great. It made it so much easier to plan with her assisting me. She helped make my wedding so memorable and enjoyable. Have you noticed that I refer to her on a first name basis? This was a huge selling point for me. I felt like just a number at other venues but at Desert, I felt like a family member. Willia knew me, my fiance (ehem, husband) and a lot of my family members by name. You can’t beat the customer service at Desert; seriously, you can’t! Another amazing thing about Desert is that you can rent the plantation for the weekend. You can stay on the property you’re getting married at!!!!! At other places, I could not arrive until a short period of time before the ceremony but I could stay the weekend at Desert-incredible! I was able to cut costs by doing my own flowers & décor since we had the place for the weekend. Besides having a wedding at Desert, staying at the plantation is such a treat. There is a pool and the plantation is so charming & comfortable. I could not be happier with my experience at Desert Plantation and my guests are still telling me how lovely it was. When you’re at Desert, everything else seems to disappear & you are in a wedding wonderland. You can’t beat the beauty and the accommodations. Desert Plantation is so wonderful and the people are even better. I’m so happy to be a Desert bride. Thanks Willia Perkins & Bill!
Reviewed on 07-07-2015

Brooke Efferson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 17-10-2014
My husband I got married there last October! It was beautiful and affordable!
Reviewed on 18-01-2015

Rachael Shirley (bride) 4 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-10-2014
My wedding day was a fairy tale. The grounds were just beautiful, and the house as well. If you are looking for a real plantation experience, Desert Plantation is the way to go. The oak trees, the antebellum home, the atmosphere; it was all just as I imagined. I can say that my wedding day was a night to remember!
Reviewed on 18-11-2014

Stevi Sonnier (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 01-03-2014
My first visit to Desert Plantation was to attend the wedding of a friend. I was captivated the moment we turned in on the property. The long gravel road lined with trees took my breath away. The plantation grounds are well kept and are unlike any other. This isn't your typical venue.\rI knew from my one visit I would have my wedding here someday. In March of 2014, my dream came true. We wanted to get married quickly (less than 4 months) and I had expressed this to the owners. They were more than helpful and accommodating. They worked with me on my date, vendors; even let us arrive a bit earlier in the morning to eliminate some stress. They were easily accessible during the planning and on our wedding day (and boy did we have a lot of questions!). I couldn't have picked a better place. This was truly our dream wedding! Thank you, again!!! \r
Reviewed on 17-11-2014

Rachel Wilson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 16-03-2013
I could go on and on about how amazing this place is but I will make this short and sweet! This is by far the best place for a wedding. The owners are more than accommodating and so nice. They made sure that we had everything I needed throughout the entire process. I did the wedding weekend package so I stayed all weekend which made everything so convenient. If u want to have an amazing venue for a very reasonable price, with great people, this is the place to go!! I cant wait to go back to stay for a bed and breakfast night :)
Reviewed on 07-02-2014

Erin Thompson (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-08-2013
My husband and I got married (for the second time) at the Desert Plantation and it was so beautiful! We are originally from New York and New Jersey and the majority of our guests were from there as well. We had all of the guests stay at the Best Western in St. Francisville and we had a shuttle pick them up at the hotel and bring them to the ceremony location which worked out great because we did not have to worry about anyone drinking and driving. Willia and Bill were a huge help! We only had 6 months to plan our wedding and they had a list of vendors they have used in other weddings and recommended. She made it very easy! \rWe purchased the wedding weekend package and we were able to stay the night in the house on Friday night and Saturday night. \rWillia was always there when you needed her, she was just a phone call away if we needed anything! Everything went perfectly and we had a stunning backdrop in ever picture!!
Reviewed on 26-08-2013

Waleska Garcia (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 19-05-2012
When I began planning our \"Southern Gothic\" wedding from Washington DC, I was a little nervous about the distance- but I knew my wedding HAD to be in the *St. Francisville area. Upon doing research I came across the Desert Plantation's website- and instantly fell in love. From my very first conversation with WIllia, she was warm, helpful, professional-a real lady. I booked the place sight un-seen, and it was the best decision I made for the wedding. We wanted something intimate, with family and friends coming from all over the country, we knew we had to show them what Louisiana is all about: Family, Food, and FUN! Willia suggested the FABULOUS Heirloom Cuisine, Tara Marie Photography, and Amanda Perkins (Bar). They are a DREAM team. I knew we were in good hands with these vendors.\r\rThe Desert Plantation home itself is elegant, yet cozy. It's the kind of place where normally there's a rope blocking the door on a tour, and everyone ooh's and aah's at the antiques... except you actually get to sleep in that romantic mahogany bed!\r\rThe real magic though, is the grounds. The moss draped oak trees are breath taking and reminded my of my childhood in New Orleans. The entire time, we couldn't believe that this place was ours for the weekend.\r\rOur guests were floored by the setting, the ambiance, and the personable service.\rI STRONGLY recommend getting the place for the weekend and Sunday as well to decompress by the pool and BBQ with your folks or remaining guests. Just do it. \r\rI rented a charter bus from Dixiland Tour company to pick up our guests from 2 different B&B's. It was a 55 passenger bus, and priceless when it came to getting our guests to and from on time- and safely (no drunk driving)!\r\rYou can feel a lot of love goes into what WIllia and Bill Perkins do at the Desert. I know there are many a happy bride that will treasure their wedding day there- and I'm SO lucky to be one of them.\r\rWillia, thank you for treating me and my family like your own, we can't wait for the day we can turn down Desert Lane again! Maybe for our anniversary?\r\r\rAll our best,\rWaleska & Christopher Town\r\r\r\r*(The desert is actually 25 min drive from St. Francisville. But. so. worth. the. drive. I would recommend stopping at the grocery store for snacky stuff BEFORE everything in town closes. Willia does offer a wonderful breakfast, but for lunch its a good idea)
Reviewed on 09-06-2012

Alaina Price (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 14-04-2012
My new husband and I just had our wedding at Desert Plantation this past Saturday, and we really had an amazing experience. The house and grounds are absolutely gorgeous and Willia and Bill are very nice easy people to work with. They worked to the best of their ability to make our day special. We are going to come back to this place again and again in the future for many visits!
Reviewed on 16-04-2012

Janet Roussell (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating

I was totally amazed at how beautiful Desert Plantation was and the people at Desert Plantation who helped us to feel so \"at home\" . Willia and her family and staff were so ready to help with anything we needed and made us feel at home. There isn't a bad place to have pictures taken or to take relaxing walks or just to sit at their many porches and verandas. There is even a swimming pool. I just can not say enough about Desert Plantation. If you are looking for a wedding or just \"a get away\" Desert Plantation is the place for you I would give Desert Plantation, the owners and staff five stars more if it were possible.
Reviewed on 16-04-2012

Brandy Francis (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-03-2012
Desert Plantation and the staff there are truly a blessing for a bride to be! They made my day perfect in every way! They were able to accomodate my handicapped as well as diabetic guests which was a major concern for me. My big day was stress free and absolutely beautiful!! It was awesome to have a beautiful venue and even more wonderful to work with people who actually care about your day as much as you!!!
Reviewed on 30-03-2012

Michal Dedon (bride) 2 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 25-02-2012
I rented this plantation for the whole weekend of my wedding. The night that my groom and I were supposed to stay after the wedding the hot water went out and even though the owners were aware of the problem they refused to come look at it that night and my new husband and I spent our first night together without getting to shower. Because of his discomfort my husband couldn’t sleep and he later told me that he laid awake in bed and listened to the rats running through the walls. Now don’t get me wrong, my wedding was pretty but it could have been better and easier. This vendor proved hard to deal with at times.
Reviewed on 19-03-2012

Dawn Yaun (parent) 5 out of 5 Rating

Best decision we made was to have our daughter's wedding at Desert Plantation. The house and grounds are just beautiful, like going back in time. Willia & Bill Perkins were awesome to work with. Many guest stated it was the prettiest wedding they've ever been to, just like a fairytale! We were able to spend the night in the plantation and wake the next morning in one of the many wonderful antique beds. Sitting out on the huge front porch, drink our coffee and rock in the many rocking chairs was just an amazing end to the wedding weekend. Thanks Desert Plantation and Willia for making our daughter's wedding a memory maker! We just love ya'll! Pictures to follow soon....Dawn & Curtis Yaun
Reviewed on 26-10-2011

Tara Morris (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating

As a photographer who has photographed many weddings, I highly recommend getting married at Desert Plantation. It's hard to describe how beautiful this place is, and the pictures don't do it justice- it's a must-see. When I drove up the dirt driveway for the first time, I was astounded at how MANY of the huge live oak trees there were! The house is gorgeous inside and out and still has many of the antique, authentic furniture pieces in it. I love the outdoor wedding site at sunset- the lighting is perfect for pictures.\r\rInside and outside during the reception, the wedding guests have lots of room to spread out if they'd like to, and also a nice large outdoor dance floor if they want to party down. There is plenty of room inside and out, so even if it's cold or hot outside, the \"flow\" for guests is not crammed, which I think is VERY important for a wedding. \r\rThe owners are SO gracious, nice, and easy to get in touch with, and they're on site at every wedding to make sure things go well. During portrait sessions and weddings, they're not strict about the time limits we have to use the place, which is much appreciated!\r\rDesert Plantation is the real thing- a romantic, authentic plantation venue. There are LOTS of places to get great photographs, it's easy for guests to make themselves at home and spread out, and there's never a crammed area with a waiting line during weddings. I highly recommend the South Louisiana plantation wedding experience at Desert Plantation from the photographer's point of view! Tara Marie Photography
Reviewed on 19-08-2011

Alicia Hupp (guest) 5 out of 5 Rating

I am a wedding photographer and I wanted to give my input as a vendor on my experiences at Desert Plantation. It is such a beautiful place and we absolutely love photographing weddings here! The owners are great to work with and the service is superb. They help in any way they can. The grounds are breathtaking and our clients love the fact that they have such beautiful lasting memories of their wedding day. The place is really magical and it is the perfect place to have your \"southern wedding\" with live oaks, Spanish moss and an old plantation style home. Thanks for having such a wonderful venue and we hope to photograph many more weddings there in the future!\rOld South Photography
Reviewed on 18-08-2011

Jessica Marchand (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 27-03-2010
My husband and I were married at Desert in March 2010. Our experience was great, from start to finish. We were able to stay for the whole weekend, from Friday afternoon to Sunday afternoon. My parents,best friend and her husband, and sister stayed at the plantation also! I loved the fact that we could enjoy our venue, and not have to rush right out after the wedding was over. Mrs Willia was always quick to answer any emails, and completely accommodating. We communicated for the whole year leading up to our wedding, and she stays in contact to this day also. You can't find that kind of dedication and caring just anywhere. They were extremely inviting, and welcomed us with open arms. Mrs Willia even helped me with having a fedex package delivered last minute for my bridal portraits, so my flower girl would have her sash to take pictures with me. \rWe had a home-cooked breakfast both Saturday and Sunday morning for all of us, and Mr Bill and Mrs Willia were great hosts. We had everything we needed and more. Both of our families had nothing but compliments as well, on the plantation itself, and the services provided. \rDesert is a beautiful place with these AMAZING oak trees and Spanish moss. Completely serene. I knew the moment we drove down the driveway that this was the place for our wedding. The house is beautiful as well, I love the antique furniture and the warm feeling. Even in the freezing cold when I was taking my bridal portraits Desert felt warm and inviting!!\rYou can tell that they care deeply for the home, and for the guests that stay here; Whether for a wedding or for a weekend! My husband and I will return to Desert again when he returns home from deployment, and probably many times after that in years to come. This place is now a part of our history and holds a special place in our hearts.
Reviewed on 15-08-2011

Samantha perkins (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 23-11-2009
This place was so great and at half the price of other venues in the area. And they planned everything for us. They had a list of reputable vendors and were able to help coordinate everything for us. The owners were the sweetest people, the plantation has been in their family for generations and you can just feel the sentimentality. It wouldn't have been the same without them! Grounds are just beautiful and manicured to perfection with unbelievable oak trees. I don't think I've ever seen oak trees that grand before. Desert was the perfect setting for our classic and timeless perfect day and I would recommend it to anyone!
Reviewed on 14-08-2011

Brielle Matthews (bride) 1 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 12-11-2011
My fiance and I had booked Desert Plantation as the venue for our wedding weekend. After we had signed a contract and agreed to the terms for the weekend, they gave us a list of vendors to use since they did not have what we want. It wasn't until less than 3 months from our wedding date, that they tried to change EVERYTHING! They stated we needed to pay an additional grounds fee for Friday and Sunday that was never prediscussed. Also, they stated we HAD to rent tables, chairs, and linens from them. We have already paid deposits with rental companies for all of these items! We got their names and numbers from Desert! It has been nothing but a true nightmare working with Desert and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy! Be very careful using them. Get everything in writting, course it doesn't matter since they'll still try to change it. NIGHTMARE!!!
Reviewed on 11-08-2011

Jessica Baranco (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 11-06-2011
I am so happy that I had my wedding at Desert Plantation!! It was June 11, 2011 and my husband and I got married outside under the altar at 6:30. I could not have picked a more BEAUTIFUL location to get married. I originally wanted to get married at another plantation which didn't work out, the people there were stuck up and unwilling to work with us because my wedding was so small (50 ppl). At Desert, Mrs. Willia and her husband were amazing. They made us feel like family and you can tell it is not about the money for them. She went out of her way to help us, and recommended a photographer, caterer, hairdresser, and even a band. We found several of our vendors because of her help. We rented out the plantation from the Friday thru Sunday for a great price, and I had the wedding of my dreams!! I would highly recommend Desert to any bride. You will not be disappointed!!
Reviewed on 19-07-2011

Sonnier Sibley (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 09-04-2011
This place combined the wonderful atmosphere of a Southern Plantation with gorgeous trees lining the driveway and a place where you can tailor everything to be exactly how youve always envisioned it. The owner of the plantation actually grew up in the plantation and it has been in her family since it was built - history that made me love the place even more. One of my favorite things though was that it was as commercial as most of the plantations in Louisiana are, this was a couple who was happy in their marriage and would do anything to make your day special. They certainly go the extra mile and I would recommend this place to everyone. It was just perfect!\r\rI just want to add that I had read many reviews, including the bad one on here, and I have no idea where she is coming from. Everything in the package was perfectly outlined in her packages. Also, my fiance and I worked with a catering company and Miss Willia agreed to let us use whoever we wanted so that we could get extra discounts and then she subtracted those costs from her package. For example, in her bar package it includes alcohol, mixers, glasses, bartenders, the table for the bar and linens. However, we wanted to buy all our own liquor, hire our own bartenders and they brought all the glassware and Miss Willia recalculated the package price to reflect what we didn't need. On the other hand, there are also discounts availble if you use the vendors that she reccomends, for instance we used the florist she recommended (Beverely Walker - who was amazing and new exactly what worked because she has done many weddings there) and Miss Willia knocked off another $500 because Beverely was setting up and taking down all the flowers. Also, I know that other reviewer said she was \"blindsided\" by an additional price for the reception and staying extra days but it clearly states on her packages that she hands out in a nicely organized folder to EVERY bride that there is an extra $300 charge to hold a reception dinner at the plantation and the weekend package does cost more, which includes either one or two overnight stays. \r\rI am still in contact with Bill and Willia, the owners, and they constantly check up on us. We have made friends with them and they truely went out of their way to accomadate every crazy dream I came up with - which I truely appreciated! They also kept in touch with a quite demanding and detailed-orientated MOH as well as a MOB, both of which lived out of state and Miss Willia stayed on top of communicating everything to both of them so they felt part of everything. Really there is nothing negative I could say about this venue and the people and the same goes for every one of my guests and both sets of parents. In fact the word everyone used to describe our wedding was \"magical\" and that was a lot to due with how wonderful the location was.
Reviewed on 05-05-2011

amanda adams (bride) 5 out of 5 Rating
Wedding Date 24-10-2009
My husband and I were married here in october of 2009 and Desert made our day perfect! Mr. Bill and Ms. Willia were really great and went the extra mile in helping us and recommended some great vendors. I couldn't have asked for anything more, it was the wedding of my dreams!
Reviewed on 14-02-2011

34 Reviews, with a Rating of 4.76 out of 5.0

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Website	www.desertplantation.com
Phone	(877) 877-1103
Address	PO Box 877, St Francisville, LA, 70775
Email	staydesert@yahoo.com

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