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    Deana D. Sent on 01/03/2024
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    Perfection!

    Words cannot describe how Southern Oaks made my daughter's dream of a fairytale wedding come true! They handled every single detail and made sure that my daughter and I could relax and enjoy the evening. The staff was very professional and the venue was absolutely gorgeous! It was truly a magical evening that we will never forget!
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    Christina F. Sent on 11/06/2023
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    Dream venue

    I don't know how to find the right words to adequately explain how magical your wedding will be with Southern Oaks. From your very first visit through your special night, they make everything feel like a dream. The food, the enhancements, the special touches they went the extra mile on...It was overwhelming. When our night was finally coming to a close, we were sad to leave because we knew we were going to miss the team. Everyone at our wedding raved about the food and the venue and how it was the best wedding they had ever been to. Thank you so much Mr. Bobby, Lauren Burgess and the entire family at Southern Oaks!!
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    Fabi A. Sent on 05/23/2023
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    Our Happily Ever After

    My fiancé and I booked southern oaks after only reading reviews and looking at photos because we are from Chicago we were a little nervous to book without seeing it in person . Everyone thought I was crazy but I knew this place was perfect and I was right all of my dreams came true with southern oaks from my ceremony to the final exit the food AMAZING
    The staff AMAZING the atmosphere AMAZING the band AMAZING the owner surprised us with fireworks at the end of our second line all my friends and family couldn’t get over how beautiful everything was everyone said it was like a fairytale and it truly was I felt like the luckiest girl in the world to have my wedding at southern oaks I wish I could relive it all over again . what a dream come true look no farther if you’re thinking of booking just do it you won’t regret it they were so easy to work with as an out of state bride I was very needy and they were always one phone call or email away willing to answer any questions I had even the day of the staff was right by my side willing to help with whatever we needed Emma , Lauren, Tyler, Dylan thank you guys from the bottom of our hearts you made our day so special we will never forget it or you guys such amazingly sweet individuals we really enjoyed our day we can’t thank southern oaks enough for their amazing service and their southern hospitality ❤️
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    David M. Sent on 06/17/2022
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    Our wedding was like if it was in Heaven

    The owner and the staff at Southern Oaks rolled out the red carpet for us from the moment we arrive to the moment we left; there was nothing more anyone could do as it was perfect in every way-it was more than a fairy tale wedding if was as if it was in Heaven as it was magical and perfect in every way as the father of the bride it exceeded every expectation and my daughter was the happiest young lady on the planet, and I was the happiest father on the planet. Every guest had an incredible experience and several commented on how excellent the staff was. The setting is like out of Disneyland, but better. The landscaping was unbelievable with perfectly manicured lawns, shrubs, thousands of lights, dozens of places to take breath-taking pictures.If you want to treat your daughter/son-in-law to the most amazing, magical, unforgettable wedding experience you need to have it at Southern Oaks, there's no better place to get married on the planet.
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    Monica P. Sent on 06/03/2022
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    Wedding 5/20/22 AMAZING

    Southern Oaks made our day absolutely perfect. The first day we got to the venue for our tour before we booked we fell in love with Southern Oaks. Lauren was our wedding coordinator and she was so prompt and helpful with every email and phone call I had throughout the year of planning. All of our guests can not stop talking about how beautiful everything was and they loved the food! Mr. Bobby and the team had some surprises for us after the ceremony that were amazing! I can not thank them enough for making our day the best day ever!!!!!!!!
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    Jenny Sent on 03/20/2021
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    Magical Experience!

    Where to begin.... Southern Oaks is by far the best vendor experience I have ever had. They truly aspire to make this experience as easy and magical as possible. I booked Southern Oaks in January 2020. I was pretty nervous throughout the whole year as our wedding date, March 2021, was getting closer and closer due to COVID. Southern Oaks was very prompt to answer my emails and was always on call away for any questions. They did such a fantastic job guiding me through the planning process and helping ease some of my stress.

    Our wedding day was an event out of a fairytale movie! We met Mr. Bobby, the owner, and quickly connected over our Disney obsession. I never knew that most of their visions come from Disney. This is why they strive to have a top notch crew and it was incredible to see how smoothly and stress-free the ceremony and reception was. They were constantly checking in with us along with our parents. I've never seen a service quite like this. I am still blown away!!

    Our guests are still ranting and raving about the whole experience! They loved the second line, fireworks, Mardi Gras parade, and the FOOD! The food was the biggest hit! Every single item was delicious.

    Thank you so so much Mr. Bobby and the Southern Oaks team! You made our day so special and we can't thank you enough
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    Patrick M. Sent on 11/05/2021
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    Our Souther Oaks Wedding on 10/16/21

    Southern Oaks is a 5 star operation. From booking, to planning, to the big day, and follow up after, the team at Southern Oaks was outstanding. Owner Bobby personally called me after we got home to say thank you and talk more about our wedding. His #2 Lauren is wedding coordinator extraordinaire, she also is the commander on the big day! She drove her team to execute each component flawlessly throughout our reception and ceremony. They make things perfect and stay out of your way so you can enjoy the night. Having a personal attendant assigned to me was amazing because I never noticed them but my drink was also never empty and I didn’t even have to ask! For the first time in my life, I attended a wedding and didn’t visit the bar once!!! The lighting installed outside at the venue was magical at night. The food was delicious, abundant, and received many compliments from our guests. For enhancements we added: silver cloud limo, second line band, fireworks, drago’s oyster truck, and Mardi Gras parade. I’d recommend all of them because they added a lot to the experience for us and for our guests. Tbh the fireworks were the element that truly made it over the top!!! (which is what we were going for)

    New Orleans: we decided to do a destination wedding because we live out west in Montana and our family is from all over (especially the Midwest). My wife and I have always loved NOLA, and we have been there many times. Once we selected NOLA, Southern Oaks came up to the top of our list for venues. We traveled down to tour the venue and for comparison we found two other venues to tour as well: The Jax & Elms Mansion. We saw those first and they were both phenomenal, but they just weren’t what we wanted. When we met with Lauren and drank champagne as we toured the property envisioning our big night there, we knew it was an easy decision. When our date was available we didn’t hesitate to book Southern Oaks and you should book them too!

    Most of our guests and family’s hadn’t been to NOLA before. We have heard rave reviews about the event at Southern Oaks but also the long weekend in the big easy. To say people had fun, was the understatement of the year. Many of my cousins took my mom to the side at the wedding and said “I’m just glad that I’m already married, so I don’t have to try to follow this!!!”

    They loved the food, culture, music, and vibes. October weather in NOLA is fab too! Pat O'Brien’s definitely got some extra business from our Irish crew on our wedding weekend!

    Thank you so much to Bobby, Lauren, and the entire Southern Oaks Teams. We wish you nothing but success, and we know you’ll have it because you are so good at what you do. You will always hold a place in our hearts for being part of our wedding celebration!

    Ok I’m done gushing. Talk to them and get your event booked, you won’t regret it!!!



    Shoot outs to:

    Dark Roux (photographer)
    Redfish (rehearsal dinner)
    Landry’s (welcome party)
    Bourbon Orleans Hotel (hotel provider)
    KimStar Wise (florist)
    Hotard (transportation)
    Virgo Beauty (make up & hair)
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    Dr. D. Sent on 11/09/2021
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    Beyond Amazing!!

    We loved every single minute of our experience. Stacey was nothing short of amazing. She guided us and surprised us!! Everything was perfect! All the guest said this was the best wedding they’ve ever attended. We truly appreciate everything and everyone involved. With love the Bryant’s!
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    Sophie G. Sent on 07/30/2021
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    The best wedding decision we made!

    Choosing Southern Oaks as our venue is the BEST wedding decision we made. We live out of state, so we were worried about the difficulty of planning a wedding long distance. Southern Oaks sent all of our worries out the window the second we toured. Lauren and Stacey anticipated our every need, and made planning an absolute breeze! Every time we would call and figure out something on the planning end, they would notate it in our file so I was positive it would be implemented on the big day. Our one on one rehearsal with Lauren was great, and we appreciated being able to walk through every detail of our event again. Working with them gave us so much peace of mind. They were able to incorporate our personal touches into their well oiled machine. Southern Oaks truly has thought of everything. They are the best of the best, and their pricing is very competitive. When we interviewed other vendors for our wedding, they all raved about how they love working with Southern Oaks because they have weddings down to a science. These vendors were absolutely right!
    Our wedding was logistically flawless. It rained ALL DAY, including 30 minutes before our ceremony was set to begin. We were welcomed off the bus by umbrellas and champagne. We were still able to have our ceremony outside on the front lawn right on time. I am amazed at the level of organization and coordination that they have perfected. On our wedding day we were very well taken care of by Nick, Kimona, and Maxwell. Mr. Bobby even had some surprises up his sleeve that made our night that much more magical. We added on the photo booth, brass band, and snoball stand. All 3 of these additions were an absolute hit. DJ was amazing and kept our guests dancing the entire night. The drinks were flowing, and the food was AMAZING!!! Locals and out of town guests alike were blown away by the food! Our guests are still telling us that it is the best wedding they’ve ever been to, and we couldn’t agree more. (Photos by Hannah Herpin Creative)
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    Southern Oaks Plantation is KING!

    Stacey made our dreams come true, she is a queen at what she does and she made our dream wedding possible. We flew in from Toronto, had about 100 people fly in as well. the food was PERFECT! Venue was PERFECT, everything was PERFECT!!! If you are in NOLA and not doing your wedding at SOP, you're doing it wrong.
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    Tommy W. Sent on 05/02/2019
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    Absolute professionals

    Very impressive. My wife and I got married here on April 27, 2019. The folks at Southern Oaks Plantation (SOP) have wedding planning and execution down to a science. From the very beginning of our contact with them, they were professional and responsible. They assigned Lauren Burgess as the primary point of contact for our wedding and she remained attentive and friendly throughout. She seemed genuinely excited to be planning our wedding and was very easy to work with. SOP handles the majority of details for the ceremony and reception so it makes things easy on the bride and groom during the planning process. On the day of, they had individual people assigned to different roles taking care of specific people and things, and had a standardized process for preparing the bridal party for the ceremony, which was executed flawlessly. There are only two things I would do differently. During the ceremony itself I would have liked more guidance on where exactly to stand as bridge and groom...we ended up standing too far apart much of it! Secondly, we had planned a second-line during the reception and weren't advised until the week before that SOP usually doesn't do the second-lines outside. We ended up doing it outside anyway but only had two saxophones and neither of the originally requested drums, resulting in a weaker than desired sound. This was mostly just a miscommunication between SOP, the band, and us. Not a big deal; just make sure you get everyone on the same page for this early on. Everything else was honestly perfect, and I do not use that word lightly. The grounds were gorgeous, the staff courteous and attentive, the plan well thought out and executed, the reception fun, the bar easy, the food absolutely fantastic, and on and on. It was especially nice that during the reception, from start to finish, the SOP staff was constantly checking on us (bride and groom) to ensure we had everything we needed from drinks to change of clothes to even a new pair of socks! They were always respectful of our time, space, and privacy but never far when we needed them. One of the capstones for us was that the owner threw in a surprise fireworks and streamers show at the end of our ceremony! We had no idea it was coming! Many guests said our wedding was a "fairytale wedding," and they raved about the setting and food in particular. As many of them are high-performing professionals, this commentary is not frivolous or given without being earned. My wife and I would highly recommend you considering SOP for your wedding. We would choose them again in a heartbeat!
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    Carolyn G. Sent on 12/13/2019
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    October 2019 Wedding

    My daughter was married here on October 26, 2019. First, I will start with the incredible professionalism of the entire staff from Mr. Bobby on down. He leads by example. The day before her wedding, sub-tropical Olga reared her ugly head and wreaked havoc on New Orleans. The MSY airport was even closed on Saturday due to energy outages. Southern Oaks was not spared her wrath. By the morning, the damage to trees and vegetation in the area was widespread. Mr. Bobby quickly assembled all hands and cleared all the damage from the grounds. By the time we arrived for the one o'clock wedding there was absolutely no evidence that a storm had even occurred. After seeking out Mr. Bobby upon my arrival, to whom I had spoken to numerous times but never met, he apologized profusely for not being in a tuxedo due to the last minute clean up. He earnestly cares for every couple and wants there day to be perfect and will do whatever it takes to achieve that goal. My daughter's wedding followed her older sister's wedding seven weeks earlier, it was an expensive year, lol. The comparison between the two was remarkable. At my older daughter's wedding in New Jersey, where we are from, I was constantly badgered by the staff for every single detail during the reception, do you want us to do this, is this okay, should we put the food out now. At Southern Oaks, I had as much interaction with the staff, but it was more like, would you like another drink? Can I get you anything else? Thank you Jeremy, you helped make the day perfect.
    Secondly, the food. You will not go home hungry, the variety was amazing: praline chicken, gumbo, jambalaya, sliders with fries, just to mention a few and all cooked to perfection. They start serving food as soon as you walk in the door and don't stop until you leave. I highly recommend adding the Drago's grilled oysters enhancement, they were fantastic. Dragos grill the oysters outside by the pool and it gets people moving about.
    Thirdly, the price. Southern Oaks was an all inclusive venue. The value for the money is unrivaled. There are no hidden or last minute fees.
    Southern Oaks is a well-oiled machine. This was a destination wedding for us so all of the planning was done over the internet and phone. All of the vendors we dealt with kept telling us how much we were going to love Southern Oaks and they were not wrong.
    Thank you for a perfect day.
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    Tina K. Sent on 01/07/2020
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    Most magical wedding. All my dreams and more came true!

    Oh my goodness. Where do I begin. I could not thank Southern Oaks Plantation enough for the magical wedding we had this December. Mr. Bobby, you are an amazing human being. He was there himself and talked to me and assured me how great everything was going to be and asked me what exactly I had in mind and his opinions and let me tell you, our minds were blown myself included. When we booked with Southern Oaks Plantation we knew this was a great venue but we had no idea how GREAT it was going to be. I have had multiple people including kids tell me how this was the best wedding they had been to. The staff is AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING. I had champagne all night, they made sure we ate, made sure our families were doing okay, I mean you name it, they made sure it happened. now about the food.... THE BEST FOOD I HAVE HAD! wow just wow. the food kept coming from the moment everyone went in and it did not stop. I have had almost every single guest at the wedding comment on how great the food was. It was AMAZING. We took a little bit longer eating our dinner because we wanted more and more.. Honestly, the best decision we made was to book with Southern Oaks Plantation. We live in Houston so this was a destination wedding for us and I was very nervous as I did not get to go to LA and did not feel like I was as prepared as I should be? But oh my oh my, How AMAZING everyone at Southern Oaks Plantation made it to be. It was truly a magical wedding, a wedding to remember. We had guests come in from New Jersey and California many of which had never visited LA before and they were so amazed and loved every single thing about this venue. My husband and I truly recommend this place to anyone who is looking and is not sure. Trust me, you will not regret it. Thank you Mr. Bobby and all the amazing staff for making all our dreams and even more come true! We could not have even imagined how perfect it was going to be, beyond our imagination. Thank you.
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    Donna B. Sent on 01/08/2020
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    Amazing and Beautiful venue

    It was a true southern fairy tale. I'm so happy I was able to give my daughter everything she derserved.
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    Savannah P. Sent on 06/04/2019
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    Southern Oaks Wedding Sav and Blaine

    Most definitely! They did everything and more to accommodate my husband and I. From the Disney World themed everything to the Mardi Gras parade! I couldn't ask for a better day! Truly unbelievable and something we will never forget!
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    Paula M. Sent on 01/11/2020
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    Priceless memories!

    As a Mother's point of view! We all want our daughter's to have the wedding of their dreams. LOOK NO FARTHER!!! From start to finish Southern Oaks was amazing. Bobby Asaro and his staff are the absolute best in the business. What makes them a step above all others is their passion for what they do it is not just a job it is Bobby's calling. From the day we walked in to book we knew we made the right choice with our daughter. They left no detail unturned. They were our wedding planners, they recommend an amazing list of vendors we might need. We chose all of our vendors based on their recommendations including bakery. Limos. Photographer , flowers, makeup artist, invitations etc. and were super pleased with all! The venue itself is so classy , elegant, and just plain amazing. Southern Oaks is a one stop venue for all of your wedding needs. Our daughter chose to be married in church and have her reception at Southern Oaks. Bobby was there to greet us as we arrived! Not many owners care that much! The surprise grand entrance with fireworks, fairytale music, lights and streamers Bobby planned for our daughter was priceless and just took our breath away. The smile on our daughters face is one we will never forget thanks to Bobby. Her smile stayed the entire night! It was the most flawless wedding any bride and parents could ever hope for She told us she always dreamed of her dream wedding BUT never dreamed it would be as special as it was. DETAIL is what they do food, drinks, attendants for parents ,bride and groom, Thank God for wonderful Emma to bussel my daughters huge dress, music, lights, decor!! JUST all amazing.We all really wish we could do it all over again! AND we would not change a thing. It is truly sad that I can only give Bobby and Southern Oaks five stars in this review. If I could I would give 10 STARS!!!!!!!!!!
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    Lexie D. Sent on 01/05/2024
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    Magical night

    There are venues that you can have a wedding at... and then there are venues that are made for having weddings. Southern Oaks is one of these places!!! Every dream I ever had of having a fairytale wedding came true with booking this venue. People kept asking me if I was nervous before our ceremony, and the answer was always "No" because I had nothing to worry about with the fantastically organized and brilliant team that took care of us from the moment we stepped out of our shuttle to stepping into our car after our grand exit. All of the little details that creep up on you getting closer to the big day at other venues- like when should such-and-such happen, who's going to tell such-and-such to do this and this exact moment, etc. all dissolved from my mind with Southern Oaks because they don't have just 1 person there to help you, but an entire team to make sure your night is everything you dreamed of! I would book this gorgeous venue 1000x over, pictures just do not capture the fairytale you step into on the most magical day of your life! Ps. Lauren is absolutely wonderful!
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    Kelsey J. Sent on 12/03/2019
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    Absolutely magical venue!!

    I absolutely recommend Southern Oaks!! The staff is AMAZING! Their focus was on my husband and I all night. The owner even went out of his way to add a few special touches to the night! They were so helpful throughout the entire process and made me feel like I could put all my trust in them. Also, ALL of our guests raved about how good the food was!
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    Jamie B. Sent on 01/10/2020
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    The best night of our lives!

    I don’t even know where to begin with this – it’s hard to put into words just how perfect and magical Southern Oaks and the staff truly are, but this is the best word I can think of to describe this place…Magic. We had a year to plan this destination wedding, and Mr. Bobby, Lauren, and the rest of the staff made it the easiest process throughout the entire year..alleviating all the worries and stress that brides experience while planning a wedding. No matter how many questions I asked, how many emails I sent (and how annoying I’m sure my mother and I both were), Lauren always responded so quickly, with such a great attitude, and answered every question in such detail. I could go on and on about how amazing they were leading up to the big day, but what brings me to actual tears is how they treated us the day of. First off, if you just visit Southern Oaks, you’ll see that the plantation sells itself. It’s truly something that you only see in movies and magazines..the Spanish moss on the trees, the perfectly manicured front lawn, all the way to the beautiful pool, lights, and horse stables in the backyard. The details inside are equally astounding..the music, chandeliers, décor, the different rooms spread out across the plantation, even the women’s restroom was unlike anything I’ve ever seen. It’s a picture perfect dream come true. The service that you get with the team is the other part that is almost impossible to put into words. I've heard horror stories of things going wrong the day of the wedding, or the bride experiencing mishaps at their venues. I can honestly say that every moment of our day was better than I could have ever imagined in my wildest dreams,& absolutely nothing went even slightly wrong. Not once. They are the most well-oiled machine you will ever see..everything is so perfectly orchestrated, and there was never a single hiccup during our entire experience. On top of that, they exceeded every expectation I could have ever had for my wedding day. Mr. Bobby pulled out all the extra stops, from surprising me with my grand entrance in their Rolls Royce to a magnificent fireworks show that ended the ceremony. They made me feel like a real life princess from start to finish. Even the service we received throughout the entire reception never ceased to amaze us. Nick was our attendant that evening and I don’t think a single ice cube could melt in my drink before he was right beside me offering a new one (Nick, you were fantastic)! They make you feel like royalty from the second you step foot on their property, and I was so blown away by all of it. Our family and friends haven’t stopped RAVING about the venue, food, service, atmosphere and everything in between. We have heard over and over again from guests how it was the best wedding they have ever been to, and I have zero doubts that they are telling the truth. I was an anxious bride that had always just hoped to survive the day of my wedding in one piece, but I can honestly say that I would do it over and over again if I could just because Southern Oaks made it an actual dream come true that I never wanted to end. I hope every bride can feel the perfection and magic that I did on my wedding day, and I’m 1000% sure that they would if they choose to get married here. We will never stop talking about this day for the rest of our lives. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank Southern Oaks for making this the absolute best day of my life!
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    A dream come true

    Holy smokes! Where do I begin??? This place, the employees, the atmosphere! It is the most perfect place to have your wedding! The first time I walked though that door I was absolutely taken away! I was introduced to an amazing lady named Lauren. She was the sweetest person I had dealt with while going crazy trying to find a place to hold my wedding. She answered any questions I had and was so patient. I was later introduced to Mr. Bobby. Well he has that perfect southern charm and made us feel like he has been knowing us for years. We had our baby and he heard from Lauren that I am a huge Disney fan. Well hello, I use to work at Disney! Lol anyways, he gave our little girl a stuffed Minnie Mouse. It’s the little things that catches people’s attention. She still has it and carries it around all the time. The whole place made you feel like you were home! The absolute best! I will take you to the week of our weeding. I was a stressed bride to say the least. The day we went to drop some stuff off at the plantation, Lauren worked her magic and made everything so calm. I remember her always telling me “let us do the worrying, let us do the work!” And that they did. Now, night of my wedding they met us before the doors of the limo stopped. They are so orchestrated and has everything down to a science you, the bride, don’t have time to worry about this or that, they are already 10 steps ahead. Me. Bobby told my Matron of Honor “I have a little surprise for her!” Well holy smokes let me tell you! This man went above and beyond! Mickey and Minnie showed up at my wedding and to top it off I really got to have FIREWORKS at my wedding!!! The food was amazing! They have so much, so don’t worry about leaving hungry! Everyone that came to our wedding all agreed this was the best wedding they have ever been to. They are all still talking about it wanting to do it over so they can relive it. This is truest a magical place where DREAMS COME TRUE!
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    Greig C. Sent on 12/29/2019
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    Magical Wedding

    My daughter had the most magical wedding ever! Service, food, venue were all spectacular! Highly recommended!
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    Jacqui D. Sent on 04/04/2022
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    Our fairytale wedding!

    I can not even begin to describe how amazing Southern Oaks is. We are from the DC area and wanted to do a destination wedding. We fell in love with Southern Oaks when we went to visit. Everyone was kind, the venue was beautiful and so many things were included so we decided this was our place. Wedding day comes and it was the most perfect day I could have ever asked for. Far exceeding our expectations. The food was AMAZING, the staff was attentive and kind. Some staff even joined us on the dance floor as they would clean a table and we just loved it. They handled everything from set up to clean up. We went with the horse and carriage and jazz band and these additions just took our wedding to another level! Fairytale wedding with a New Orleans flare. Multiple guests commented on the delicious food and said it was one of the best weddings they had ever been too and a lot of that is bc this venue was so amazing! They really brought our vision to light! I HIGHLY recommend!
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    Maisha J. Sent on 10/07/2019
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    Maisha and Rasheed's Wedding- 9/29/19

    Where do I begin?!?!? Rasheed and I knew we wanted our wedding to be a destination experience....and couldn't think of a more appropriate city than "NOLA....BAAABBBYYY!" because of it's deep rooted culture, electric energy, sexy vibe, hospitable residents and the delicious cuisine. So thus begin our quest for a wedding venue. We initially set our sights on another venue in NOLA, but upon my further research, I came across Southern Oaks Plantation.....and the rest is history! From the first time I called the venue, to the day our car service pulled off of the property after our wedding/reception, it was nothing short of pure excellence on behalf of Stacey (my doll), Lauren and all the other members of Southern Oaks.

    We fell in love and booked our date just by the pictures, videos and conversations we had with Stacey. Once we had the opportunity to travel down to NOLA and actually visit the venue and meet Stacey in person, it was no doubt we made the right decision! The venue is AMAZING! They give care to EVERY detail! They understand how important of a day this is for the couples they service and they deliver, in a major way!!! A spirit of excellence is by far their credo!!! My family and friends were BLOWN AWAY by the beauty of the venue, the food, the hospitality and care in the service rendered, the horse and carriage (Magic and Majestic) .....and the (suprise) FIREWORKS presentation, as was Rasheed and I!

    Stacey was so understanding, compassionate and efficient! She helped to put many of my concerns to rest as we had a few hiccups along the way (on our end) . Honestly, Rasheed and I cannot begin to verbalize in words just how FANTASTIC AND MAGICAL our wedding day was, simply because we chose SOUTHERN OAKS PLANTATION!!! It was definitely a Godsend finding this venue!
    I wish I could do it all over again!!!

    If you are seeking a fantasy wedding, without worries or concerns and everything done with "10 STARS" ......Look.no further.....you've found it with SOUTHERN OAKS PLANTATION!!!!!!!!
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    Karen Sent on 09/20/2019
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    Couldn’t be better-magical wedding

    My daughter had her ceremony and reception at Southern Oaks. We couldn’t have been more pleased. The minute you walk in they take care of all your wedding needs. The staff, food, service, and grounds are top notch. Such a glorious plantation all around. So many options in planning and they lead you all the way through!
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    Jazare Sent on 06/06/2019
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    Elegance in the Big Easy

    We got married at Southern Oaks Plantation on March 23, 2019. I’ve always dreamed of getting married at this venue. Our wedding day, was the best day of our lives! We couldn’t have selected a more perfect wedding venue. The food was absolutely delicious , the venue was remarkably beautiful, and the entire staff is highly organized and exceptionally friendly!
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