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About

The Golden Nugget is a modern hotel and casino located in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Their talented staff will help you plan and coordinate every part of your special day for a stress-free experience. With so many avenues of expertise, this venue will help you create a truly unique event. Winner of WeddingWire's 2017 Couples’ Choice Award, The Golden Nugget will help set your wedding apart from others.

Facilities and Capacity
With a dozen event spaces holding up to 1,000 guests, couples can pick the best setting for their dream wedding. Choose from the elegant clubhouse, the beachfront wedding gazebo, the soft sand beach, the Grand Event Center and other areas that will create the perfect atmosphere for your wedding day.

Services Offered
The Golden Nugget is a full-service wedding venue with on-site catering and event coordination available. Their services include:

  • Accommodations
  • All-inclusive packages
  • Bartending services
  • Cleanup
  • Décor
  • Event rentals
  • Lighting/sound
  • Parking
  • Setup
  • Valet
  • Wheelchair access


Cuisine
Choose your menu from a variety of delicious meal and serving options, including buffet, hors d’oeuvres, plated and stations. Whatever your tastes, The Golden Nugget will create the perfect menu for you and your guests to enjoy.

Location
This venue is located south of the French Quarter on the boarder of the Central Business District. At this location, you and your guests will be close to multiple famous sites and neighborhoods of the Big Easy, including Bourbon Street, Jackson Square and Royal Street.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

No

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

1,000.00

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

1,000.00

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Chairs
China
Clean Up
Flatware
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)
Wedding Cake

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$24

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

2

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

12

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Country/Golf Club
Hotel

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Shuttle
Valet
Wheelchair Access

Reviews of Golden Nugget Lake Charles

K
Kelley Sent on 03/28/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Janice Ramano and all staff were amazing at the Golden Nugget! My wedding was beautiful and not stressful! Janice always responded same day to all of my questions! Tilman even stopped by and signed my guestbook. Couldn't have asked for a smoother experience! The competitor next door has still not returned my phone calls from months ago.
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Bian Sent on 01/14/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Truly a turn key solution for a wedding reception
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Sylvia Sent on 12/14/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Great venue location! Love the fact that its separate from the main casino so its more intimate.
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Pat Sent on 10/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Janice Romano is such a terrific person to work with and she arranged for every detail for a 70th birthday party with professionalism and grace.
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Rodney Sent on 08/30/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Janice Romano was an absolute dream to work with. She displayed the utmost height of professionalism. Janice made our big day a most special one. Also,, the Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino is an excellent venue for any special event you may be planning. Rodney & Gloria
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Sallee Sent on 08/08/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Janice did a great job and important details are covered.
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Audrey Sent on 07/28/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Jan, made my daughter's dream come true even after she had changed her mind serveral times on the wedding being off or on. Jan stuck by us and was able to help us not even a month before the wedding get things done and they were done beautifully. I knew Jan was awesome when she was able to keep us calm and assure us everything would be beautiful. My daughter changing her mind so many times didn't even phase Jan, she kept on moving and that is when I knew we had made the right decision. Our daugther was a beautiful bride and is was a very memorable moment and to have it go so smoothly was exceptional. Jan, Logan & Dorothy, you guys are AWESOME! Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
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Hayward Sent on 07/09/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We would highly recommend Golden Nugget for any wedding reception or special events and highly recommend Janice Romano as the Social Catering Manager. Janice was very professional and helped with ideas in making our 50th Wedding Anniversary very special and memorable, We are so grateful for her help.
M
Mike Sent on 02/15/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Janice was our planner at the GNC and was great to work with. We used the terrace and Willowick I & II rooms. Setting up the day before worked out great. Outdoor photos on the grounds were great. Use of GNC limo for wedding party transportation was great. Book rooms for wedding party and guest ASAP for the best rates. Food and both cakes were supplied by GNC. Service was great. Janice really came thru for us.
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Tina Sent on 02/10/2016
5 out of 5 rating
Chef Charlie at the Country Club was very creative with our food presentation and had great ideas to enhance our menu items.
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Awards

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WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner

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Golden Nugget Lake Charles frequently asked questions

Golden Nugget Lake Charles includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Chairs
  • China
  • Clean Up
  • Flatware
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Set Up
  • Tables
Golden Nugget Lake Charles includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
  • Wedding Cake
The bar service starting price at Golden Nugget Lake Charles includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
  • Premium Liquor
The space offered by Golden Nugget Lake Charles for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Country/Golf Club
  • Hotel
Golden Nugget Lake Charles offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Golden Nugget Lake Charles offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
Golden Nugget Lake Charles offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Wifi
Golden Nugget Lake Charles offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Dance Floor
  • Decor
  • Lighting
  • Tables
Golden Nugget Lake Charles is recommended by 99% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 5 in quality of service, 5 in flexibility, 5 in professionalism, 4.9 in average response time and 4.8 in value.
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