Margaret Place

Choosing Margaret Place was the single best decision we made for our wedding. We'd considered a few French Quarter restaurants, but my husband fell for this space because of how invested the team was in making the day ours. We had so much fun at our wedding, and I can’t thank the MP team enough for making the day so perfect. Now, a few of our favorite things:

- The planning team. We booked with Margaret Place because it was immediately clear that Kathleen, the venue manager, knew exactly what she was doing. We trusted her from day one to execute, and we couldn't be more glad we did. We saved hours of research by trusting her (excellent) vendor recommendations, including furniture rentals, florals, and buses. Two weeks before the wedding, we actually parted ways with our outside wedding planner, and Kathleen saved the day by bringing in Jade, Margaret Place's in-house day-of coordinator. Jade was a breath of fresh air after months with a subpar planner. She kept us exactly where we needed to be all day, from getting ready first thing in the morning to putting us all on after-party buses at the end of the night. Thanks to Jade and Kathleen, we actually enjoy our wedding, and are deeply grateful for that.

- The venue. Beautiful, spacious, and private, with a central courtyard and enough distinct areas that no one felt cramped. On the first tour we worried about highway noise given the location, but you couldn't hear it at all once the music started. The space was so gorgeous and unique that we barely needed to decorate (huge cost-saver). We used the courtyard for the ceremony and reception, left the pool uncovered for ambiance, set up a lounge in the secret garden, and gave guests an indoor parlor to relax in. As the bride, walking the balcony above the crowd on my way to the altar was pure drama in the best way.

- The suites. Included in the rental, and a bigger boon than we expected. Arriving in the morning to champagne and a full staging area for me and my bridesmaids took so much stress off the day. The grooms also enjoyed hanging out in their separate suite later in the afternoon.

- The atmosphere. When we first toured, we told Kathleen our top goal was to throw a great party, and lord did she understand the assignment. The result had genuine New Orleans charm but also morphed into a dance party, complete with DJ lighting, sound, and a fog machine. Our friends had as much fun as we did (they started asking when we were renewing our vows a month after the wedding).

- The event staff was exceptional. They used their experience to elevate my suggestions: mini lanterns became stunning table settings, while simple photo boxes were arranged in ways I never would have thought of. They took initiative with the polaroid cameras and every other detail without needing to be directed, which freed me up to actually enjoy the day.

I can't put into words how incredible Margaret Place was/is. Kathleen was genuinely one of my favorite and best wedding contacts while we were planning our wedding. This place will go ABOVE and BEYOND. Kathleen and I exchanged over 80 email throughout our wedding planning process. She always answered promptly. She never seemed bothered by my ideas or my anxious questions. She was always willing to welcome us in person for a meeting or walkthrough. IF YOU ARE AN ANXIOUS AND OUT-OF-TOWN BRIDE LIKE MYSELF, MARGARET PLACE IS THEE PLACE. These people are competent, helpful, and kind. Every guest we spoke to said it was the best wedding they had ever attended and though I am biased, I agree.

The venue is STUNNING. People were genuinely amazed with how beautiful it was at night under the lights and balcony. It comes with everything you need: lighting, bar, tables, chairs, a disco ball (!!!), sound, A TENT, three signature cocktails, and the best team in the business. If you can dream it, they can do it. Not to mention my husband and I had access to the bridal and grooms suites so not only were we able to get ready there, but we were also able to sneak upstairs whenever we needed something.

I am including some details of our day because it was so hard for me to find past reviews that included this info but I think it could be helpful:
-Guest count was between 135 and 140
-We did reception/cocktail style and it was perfect
-We got married at the end of March and had our ceremony offsite at a church

Margaret Place was easy to work and made sure my vision came to light day of! Kathleen was amazing and really helped bring it all together!

My husband and I got married at Margaret Place in 2018 and absolutely loved the lay out of the space. It is was super important to us to have an "indoor-outdoor" feel and our guests were blown away by the NOLA courtyard vibes. I got ready on site, which helped me feel included in the process but separate enough from the hubub to be able to relax and enjoy getting ready- I loved peeking out to see the progress! Dancing under the stars was so magical, and I it was great to be able to keep all the buffets and food indoors. The location of the venue was also really cool for our guests, we ended up just down the street at a local bar for our unofficial after party, and when some guests wanted to keep the night moving they were a quick ride to The French Quarter (we wanted to just get to bed, ha!). Now that the space has been overhauled, I'd recommend it even more - and don't over look the possibility of photos and aerial shots from those rad balconies.

We had the pleasure of having our wedding reception at Margaret Place in New Orleans. We loved the elegant details and charm of this beautiful estate. Trent was very accommodating with all of the decorations that we wanted to set up and the place looked amazing. We had a live band set up along the brick wall in the courtyard space - the acoustics were great - and our guests loved dancing beneath the string lighting. The kitchen was exactly what our caterer needed, and during the event the flow through the courtyard, ballroom, and dining room was perfect. As an architect, Trent has paid incredible attention to the historic integrity of this special building, while also integrating state of the art technology and building systems. Additionally, the location in the Lower Garden District meant bar hopping after the reception was really easy and fun! A few of our guests stayed at the AirBnB during the weekend, and they left with glowing reviews. Overall, it was an unforgettable evening thanks to Trent & Margaret Place!