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About

Located in Braithwaite, Louisiana, Stella is an event venue suitable for hosting weddings. Couples can hold their ceremony and reception surrounded by 1500 acres of natural landscape. The venue contains a number of covered and uncovered event spaces across the grounds, including the steps of the house.

Facilities and Capacity

Stella can accommodate between 25 and 1,000 guests, with a variety of site options available depending on the scale of your celebrations. The entrance to the main residence can be decorated to reflect your vision for an outdoor gathering. The mansion’s facade features two-story columns, a low-pitched roof, and complete symmetry. Additionally, there are a number of sites on the grounds for receptions, including a covered pavilion which you can embellish to make your own. Side panels can be removed to open the celebrations into the night and the space is climate-controlled to help keep guests cool on hot days. Alternatively, interior barn-style facilities are also available for the reception. A well-appointed guest house with a number of amenities is provided for the wedding party to get ready in.

Services Offered

The professional team at the venue offers an abundance of services to help the occasion run as smoothly as possible. Their on-site event planner works with couples to help create their vision. They can organize a range of unique add-ons, such as a decor package, outdoor games including giant Jenga and Corn Hole, and a photo booth. For a memorable farewell, an additional feature of their service includes an exuberant fireworks display. Furthermore, the venue allows outside vendors so couples can further tailor the experience to meet their requirements. Customizable menu options are available to help ensure that every element of the special day reflects couples’ themes.

Accommodation

The main house on the grounds provides sleeping facilities for the couple of honor and their closest loved ones. The five-bedroom mansion contains lounge areas, a poker table, and a large bar. Additionally, there is a private honeymoon suite available for the newlyweds, featuring a king-sized bed and marble restroom.

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes

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

$5,200

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

$5,000

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

No

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Linens
Parking
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$15

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Farm/Ranch
Historic Building
Mansion

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Engagement Party
Elopements

What event services do you offer?

Accommodations
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance

What event items are available?

Centerpieces
Chairs
Photo booth
Tables
Tents

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

March
April
May
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
June
July
August
September

Reviews of Stella

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Priscilla Sent on 11/19/2021
5 out of 5 rating

Magical, beautiful venue

Stella was everything I could dream of! You get a blank canvas to decorate anyway you can think of and Shelby - the venue coordinator was the best! I would do it all over again!
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N Sent on 06/07/2016
5 out of 5 rating
We are from out of state and were searching for a venue. We compared Oak Alley, Nottoway and Stella Plantation, and my now husband and I were unanimous about going with Stella as our venue. Not only was it a fraction of the cost.. but we fell in luv with Caroline when we met her. You see, I am very big on customer service-- something I feel is lacking a lot in the industry today, so that was my stipulation when we went to view these venues. I didn't want a venue that was going to "sell" us something we didn't want. I wanted someone who genuinely wanted to host our wedding and make it the best day possible for us. Caroline initially told us that she is from New York (ding ding!), which to me is a flag that means she is a fast-paced worker with a great work ethic (I'm originally from the midwest, so work ethic is very high on my list of musts). She immediately shared with us several ideas for our wedding, ways to save, gave us vendors to vet, and more! We were sold! We could not have made a better decision. She was consistently helpful throughout the entire process. Being out of state and planning a wedding can be difficult. We were beyond appreciative of the help you provided us to make it the best day of our lives, AND stay in our budget.
The grounds were beautiful on the day of the wedding. We go lucky and managed to find the driest day of the weekend in several weekends (someone was watching over us!), and everything was so lush and green. Several of our guests now how their family photos with Stella as the backdrop because everything was so perfect.
The wedding day itself went off without any problems. We hired Caroline as our day-of coordinator, and she was on top of EVERYTHING! She scheduled everything and everyone, moved our guests where they may have been needed, informed our vendors of any changes, and more. We are so grateful we chose Stella as our venue and Caroline as our Coordinator. We could not have been happier!
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Amanda Sent on 12/11/2015
5 out of 5 rating
Stella Plantation, or what I like to refer to it as, the perfect little hidden gem!
The grounds are very magical, you will walk through some of the oldest oak trees surrounded by beauty, so many options
Outside or inside, bridal suite, cook house your options are endless.
We picked Stella for our big day and we are happy we did, with the help of Caroline (Stella's wedding
Coordinator) everything went smoothly- she is so kind and she takes the extra mile to go above and beyond.
My husband and I will never forget the magic here on our wedding night, our family and friends were blown away!
If you are looking for your perfect hidden gem, look no further have your own experience at Stella and it will Be one of a kind.
In house Catering: New Orleans Catering, absolutely amazing!
Capture this Photobooth: so fun, friendly, they are a Must have, book with your package!

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Awards

22
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2017 Winner
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2016 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Flawless Bride Flawless Bride Wedding Hair & Makeup

We absolutely LOVE Caroline and staff at Stella Plantation! Stella Plantation is beautiful, romantic and provides the PERFECT setting for your special day. Everyone is friendly, accommodating, and all around GREAT! It is always a pleasure working with you all and we appreciate all of the brides sent our way. We always look forward to working with Stella Plantation time and time again!

Aaron Lane Entertainment Aaron Lane Entertainment Wedding DJs

Love, love, LOVE performing at Stella Plantation! Amazing and unique setting, beautiful grounds, and Caroline and the entire staff are super friendly and easy to work with!

Magnolia Ceremonies Magnolia Ceremonies Wedding Officiants

Stella Plantation is a beautiful, romantic setting for your wedding! The staff is friendly, the wedding planner is awesome, and you will have "lovely memories" of your wedding day!

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Stella frequently asked questions

Stella includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Linens
  • Parking
  • Tables
The space offered by Stella for wedding events is known for:
  • Farm/Ranch
  • Historic Building
  • Mansion
Stella offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Stella offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
Stella offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Event Planner
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
Stella offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Centerpieces
  • Chairs
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
  • Tents
Stella is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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