Top Avery Island Venues

• Spaces for 350 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

A mansion wedding venue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Lake House Reception Center is a beautiful mansion wedding venue. This venue, which can accommodate events ranging from small and more customized meetings to large-scale celebrations, offers polished facilities and breathtaking natural vistas. Couples may arrange their one-of-a-kind occasion in a setting that is rich in intrigue and character, as the venue is tucked away amid eight acres of lush woodland scenery. The Lake House Reception Center can handle engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, and receptions in both indoor and outdoor event rooms, as well as other special occasions. Infrastructure and Capacity Lake House, with its timeless appeal, provides the perfect setting for romantic once-in-a-lifetime events. Customers are sure to admire the elegant chandelier lighting, gorgeous mounted works of art, and pleasant hearth spaces that can be found throughout the property. This location has the capacity to accommodate up to 350 distinguished guests for beautiful wedding meals and exciting dance floor celebrations in comfort and style. In addition to the home, couples can take advantage of the several picture-perfect shooting locations that are scattered across the grounds. The grounds include a lovely lakefront space as well as appealing vegetation, which visitors may take advantage of while sitting on the mansion's southern-style porch. The sunlit lakefront grounds provide a pleasant background for couples who want to exchange their vows outside. Aside from its wheelchair-accessible facilities, this wedding venue also offers private dressing rooms, on-site parking, and pet-friendly spaces. Services that are provided The Lake House Reception Center administration is enthusiastic about assisting couples as they navigate their wedding preparations, resulting in nuptials that will be remembered for a long time to come. Personalized wedding meals and unique seating arrangements are provided by these event pros, ensuring that the big day lives up to the expectations of each couple. The in-house catering team can set up buffet serving stations or plated dinners, and they can also provide hors d'oeuvres and cocktail reception services if needed. Each private appointment includes cake-cutting services as part of the package. Alternatively, couples are encouraged to coordinate outside vendors of their choosing or to take use of the venue's pre-approved vendors list. The following are some of the other wedding services offered by Lake House: Assistance with wedding preparations Setup and cleanup for an event Bar services are available. Various types of event rentals, both aesthetically pleasing and functional. Audiovisual equipment is readily available. All Wedding Wire couples will receive a discount of 5% off their catering package. Valid till the end of the month. It is necessary to mention the promotion at the time of booking.

• Spaces for 300-600 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Garden

Rip Van Winkle Gardens is a historic 15-acre estate on Jefferson Island in New Iberia, Louisiana, built in 1870 by celebrated actor Joseph Jefferson. The property centers on the Joseph Jefferson Mansion, a landmark of Southern architecture surrounded by sweeping gardens, centuries-old oak trees, sculpted grounds, and lake views that have made it one of the region's most distinctive event destinations. Weddings and private receptions are hosted in two dedicated facilities: the newly renovated Bayless Center, an indoor reception hall accommodating up to 300 guests with tables, linens, and a parquet dance floor, and the Orangerie, an indoor-outdoor option set within the estate's lush garden surroundings. Both venues include garden area access and an on-site kitchen, with setup time provided from the morning of the event. Beyond its event facilities, the property offers on-site dining at Café Jefferson, a gift shop, guided mansion tours, and bed-and-breakfast cottage accommodations — making Rip Van Winkle Gardens a setting where guests can linger well beyond the celebration itself.