Albany Plantation

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David T.

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12 years ago

We rented this venue for my daughters wedding for today. The venue is an awesome two-story plantation style home which also has a pond (with ducks, as well) and an area under the large oak trees. The reason I only gave it 2 stars was because of the owners of the place. They had run-ins with several of our guests, mostly about parking. AND WE DID NOT EVEN HAVE ALCOHOL at the reception. Anyway, if you can overlook their rude, crude and socially unacceptable attitudes, you have a great place for a wedding. Found out after getting home and looking at posted pics, that THEIR photographer and videographer photo-bombed a lot of pics. Didn't like that either. The following Tuesday we find out that NUMEROUS handicapped elderly people were told they could not park by the venue to let them out, that they had to walk a LONG way up the driveway. Pretty sad. read more

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31620 La 43 Hwy
Albany, LA 70711
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The Cedar Post Barn

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I attended a wedding this weekend at the Cedar Post Barn and was a little underwhelmed…read more The venue is located in Albany, LA, which is a rural community about an hour from New Orleans. It looks like a large fishing camp on the outside. It's raised and sits over a large pond. The ceremony was performed on a deck overlooking the pond, which was sweet, but it was very warm. I was in a dress and heels, my husband was in a suit and tie and we were sweating. It was only 75 degrees, but there was no breeze and bugs were buzzing. Once the ceremony was over, we were ushered to the inside of the structure. It looked like a barn. Big open space, lots of wood. There was a bar and his and hers restrooms. That's about all there was to it. The main ladies room doors were swinging doors! Give me a door knob please!!! Also, the stall doors had those hooks that latch into the loop thingy. I haven't seen those things in years. It didn't feel quite private enough. These are restrooms people! The AC inside was blowing like a hurricane in a few spots in the room. There were spots where no one sat because it was just too cold and uncomfortable. I don't know if the venue provides food or not, but for this wedding, the bride's family took care of the food. After we ate, no one came by to pick up our plates. I had to walk around to find a garbage can near the bar because there were no others that I found. The parking area is the grass out front. We parked on the grass with everyone else and then walked in rocks to get to the building. Our shoes were muddy and scraped. I thought that the pond was nice, and the barn look was ok if that's what you are looking for, but this was too out of the way to have so many issues. We drove for a little over an hour to sweat, bus our own tables, scratch up our shoes and feel uncomfortable using the restrooms.

They were very nice and helpful with anything we needed. The staff helped make my day be as less…read morestressful as possible. Everything was beautiful and the food was absolutely delicious. Thank y'all all so much!

Orleans Room

(1 review)

Gorgeous Venue! Has a great rustic vibe. Air conditioning works GREAT, most venues are typically…read morewarm with all of the warm bodies dancing and from food warmers.

From the owner: Orleans Room is a beautiful space that's ~4,000 square feet that has Wi-Fi and surveillance cameras…read moreand an alarm system. Our stage comes along with a microphone and speakers so that your whole audience stays entertained. Our kitchen has everything you need and an ice machine. Our outdoor area has a cover just in case an unpredicted rain storm comes on the day you rented our venue.

Le Fleur de Lis

(2 reviews)

We had an amazing time. Staff was wonderful and food was delicious. Venue is beautiful. Thanks…read morefor making this a special occasion for our PHS Swim Team Banquet.

We have used Le Fleur de Lis multiple times now for our business. They are amazing to work with,…read morevery polite and courteous, show up on time, and can customize to your needs. Definitely recommend them!

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Amite

(14 reviews)

I have stayed at this property multiple times and the desk clerk is the same one I've dealt with…read moreeach time and is the rudest desk clerk I've ever encountered out of any across the world. They now charge a $250.00 incidental deposit which is something I've never been charged as a deposit and I stay at hotels at least 5-10 nights a month. The hotel does not provide the elite members with waters as IHG members would normally be provided upon arrival. They do not have shampoo or conditioner in the rooms for guest stay. I was told it's hotel policy and also due to covid. Amite, LA is not a town I would say is a desired place to visit at all and this hotel and their management acts as though it's a beach resort with the fees they charge. I will sleep in my truck if there is ever a time that I would have to do anything in or around Amite because of the experience I had with this hotel. Mr. Patel, you have poor management and have lost a customer and I will make sure that I let any of my clients or anyone else I know not to use this establishment for any reason.

This hotel is overpriced for the semi-remodeled accommodations. There's one uncomfortable, spindly…read morechair in the room, the tub was chipped in several places, and the one elevator that serves the hotel is tiny and unnervingly squeaky. Worst yet, while I was at the pool (which has no bathroom and the only one available down the hall was locked), a hotel staff member rummaged through my things. I had hung my "busy" sign on the door, but it seems they took that as a sign I was out. They took a bottle of hydrocodone from my meds bag, took the pills, and threw the empty bottle in the top of my purse. When I tried to report it, the manager was not in and the desk person's response was "Housekeeping says no, they don't recall it." Will report to the manager directly. Done with HIE!

The White Magnolia

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Beautiful venue...wonderful family owned business. You will not be disappointed! Go see firsthand…read morewhat they have to offer.

This was a simply lovely venue for our friends wedding, reception and rehearsal. I was surprised…read moreto find something so "country and elegant" at the same time so far out in the middle of nowhere. Everything was perfect and memorable. We were taken away the moment we stepped in!

The Old Building

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Absolutely wonderful location to host any event! The Old Building is beautiful boasting several…read moreareas both inside and out granting versatility in planning. The Owner; Colleen Askew, is a joy and will make sure that everything is above expectations and the event runs smoothly.

The Event Center LaMaison Celebrazione

(3 reviews)

4 stars for this place !! Only bc of one young lady named Gabby she helped me & my now husband…read moreplan out our reception the way we wanted it & went out of her way for us no matter what we asked or suggested she tried her best to make it happen if not making it happen . She was very respectful and got the job done . Other staff members were not like her & disappointed us very much so by not responding to messages & making the day a little more stressful by not doing her job properly. Gabby stepped up & made it happen !! Very pleased with her & that's the only reason why we were satisfied. Great job Gabby !!

DO NOT BOOK THIS EVENT HALL!! I urge everyone to do your…read moreresearch. Booked a small room at this place for a bridal shower in June 2016. Price doubled from phone call to site visit. Additional fees were added that he did not advise me of on the phone. Had to secure a hall while in town that would accommodate our large number of guests as well as a limited time frame to plan the event. On the shower day the following issues surfaced: We were not permitted use of kitchen sinks/water and large signs were in place stating such. The owner's solution to our request for water was bringing us a bucket of water from which we hand scooped to fill the chafing dishes and flower vases. It was messy and ridiculous! Temperature was set at 79 degrees upon arrival to decorate. Requested several times for the owner to lower temperature. Owner had multiple reasons for hot room... Doors opened while decorating, compressor broken, etc. The room remained hot during the shower. Some guests informed me the owner had conversation with them blaming us, the hosts, for the room being hot. This was extremely unprofessional! The owner walked around during the shower eating our food (which we provided) more like a guest rather than business owner. The eighty plus guests were fanning themselves for the duration of the shower. At the conclusion of the shower I sat down with the owner to pay the balance. He refused to offer any discount or apology for the heat or his behavior. He stated he "attempted" to fix the broken compressor so he did his part. I suppose calling an air conditioning serviceman wasn't an option? I paid the balance because I have integrity. We agreed to a price, and I honored my agreement. He failed to do his part by not providing us with basic needs at a rental hall....water, working air conditioning, professionalism, etc. What he did manage to do was lose eighty or so LOCAL potential customers. The final cost was not the issue as much as his attempt to rectify the situation would have been. Any small gesture on his part would have spoken volumes. Instead, he was rude, unprofessional, unapologetic, and lacked integrity. There is so much more to this review. I could not post my original review because of limited space. I urge customers to do their research and listen to their instinct when unprofessionalism is in play. I NEVER take the time to write reviews, but if this one can spare one family of my experience, it was worth my time. All of the above statements can be confirmed by the fifteen of us decorating and the eighty plus guests in attendance. What was to be a lovely bridal shower honoring a lovely bride-to-be turned into a day at the sauna with a grumpy old man eating our food and lurking around corners. Again, do your research!

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Sandy M.

7 years ago

We got married on 10/17/2014 at Linda and Joe Bourgeios I "Think were their names, They keep the land and the indoor plantation absolutely immaculate The crazy part is is just the two of them and you would think it takes an army of people to get the place looking as amazing as it does, The attention to detail is absolutely second to None. Albany Plantation is really exceptional. Where there is No Shortage for fresh food and rock 'n' roll Music and when you put those all those together you get a special experience!! And for that magical day you have planned and rehearsed endlessly for so long they payoff in finally Make no mistake Albany plantation runs like a finely Swiss clock that no other wedding venue that I'm aware of provide you We had an amazing time, from taking pictures on the balcony, dance floor and after seeing the pictures and were great evening we had there I would definitely recommend this to friends and family there's no place like it that I've ever been !!! 300-year-old trees out fronts excellent and it's just what you would expect from one of the highest rated wedding plantation home around Good but they really have the hardness sold all poured out into one measure have maintained the place extremely well. They have multiple spots where a couple could have their ceremony and There is outdoor and indoor space available for reception as well. Lane pretty much answered all our questions right away. She is very hardworking. Some guests in wedding already started talking with Lane & John to plan their wedding at the same place :D If you are looking for a outdoor space to get married, I highly recommend this place! Get all the requirements that you will be needing the day of the wedding. Our caterers ran out of linens, and Lane jumped right in to help us. They value their customers and they take care of the place very well. read more

Scott S.

13 years ago

My wife and I had our wedding at Albany Plantation last year. We were there first wedding after opening up to the public. I must say that Harlee, Mrs. Linda and Mr.Joe were true professionals! They made our wedding day unforgetable. The grounds were beautiful and the main house was just as amazing. The catered to us and did anything they could to help make our day enjoyable and fun. All of our guests were impressed at how welll everything was handled. The owners made my wife and I feel like family, not just a buisness deal. I would strongly recommend using them for your party. I can't say enough about how professional, helpful and friendly they were. They had also taked about a bed and breakfast, hopefully they will open it up because we will be there for our anniversary next year! Let me finish by saying I read another review about someone saying that they would not allow an African American onto the grounds. They also stated that the staff was dressed up in outfits to serve the white guests. I must say that is bull!!! I am Indian and so is my family. We are pretty dark for the most part. The staff were not dressd up African Americans serving white guests. The owners never once showed any sign of them being racist. The person that posted the review is either lying or just starting trouble. I would defend the owners tooth and nail. They are great people and run a great buisness and deserve the credit they are due. Not some bull story made up of them being racist!!! Harlee, Mrs.Linda and Mr. Joe keep up the good work and we hope to see the bed and breakfast soon! read more

Mike H.

14 years ago

We had planned our beautiful white wedding for over a year and planned on getting married at the Albany Plantation. My best man who is African American came a little late and was refused entry to the grounds. He called me on my cell and told me what was happening. I couldn't believe it so I asked for the manager and he explained that the Albany Plantation had the right to refuse service to any guest. He went on to explain that this was the south and a plantation and the would damn well run it like one. He said and I quote " You will never ever see a Negro guest" at the Albany Plantation. He made it very clear that if my best man wanted to enter the grounds the only way that would happen would be if he was there to work. All of the staff is black and they dress them up in black and white and only allow blacks to serve their white guests. If you want to revisit the ignorant old south and have a KKK type wedding I guess the Albany Plantation is for you. If you live in modern society (or are black) stay far far away. read more

Joe B.

15 years ago

"Now that the dust has settled, I wanted to write a few words to you about my daughter's wedding at Albany Plantation. I woke up that morning, thinking how I wanted this celebration to be perfect, and then I realized that nothing is perfect. But I was completely wrong! Everything about the party was not only perfect, it was absolutely elegant. Albany Plantation was the venue for a wedding that can't be beat. Personally, the best part of being there was experiencing the service of your staff. I was there on Saturday and every single person I dealt with was amazingly polite, helpful, cooperative and more than happy to do whatever needed to be done. Thank you for making our daughter's wedding a memory of a lifetime. Our guests will be talking about this celebration for a long time to come. It was truly a magical night!" read more

Earl B.

13 years ago

I'm can honestly say I'm shocked by seeing Albany Plantation in the Baton Rouge Yelp section. Pleasantly so, but still shocked. lol I'm glad to see this Louisiana Plantation is finally taking off. When we first attended a party around 5 months ago they still needed to work on their lighting and they hadn't finished their outdoor dance floor. I was on facebook earlier and I see they put up the lights and not only finished the dance floor but stained it with like an earthy tone. I LOVE IT.. Good Luck Joe, I'll be sure to put the word out that Albany Plantation is perfect for Baton Rouge wedding venues. I have a few friends in New Orleans too I'll tell about your New Orleans style courtyards. Good to see the business is doing well. read more

Josh L.

14 years ago

After visiting with a place in Hammond, I strongly suggest you call this company I'm sure you'll be as surprised as I was when I found out everything they provide and how reasonable the prices are. Unless you are set on having a wedding in the city, it would be silly not to give Albany Plantation a call and see what kind of price they can work up for you. They even have a huge out door dance floor and balconies. You just don't find that in the Hammond Ponchatoula area. Trust me, I've looked! read more

Christy H.

15 years ago

The ballroom is absolutely beautiful with the high ceilings, exposed beams, custom floor and all the other amenities! The food was exquisite, especially the pasta and crepe stations. I loved the corn and crab bisque. The chocolate fountain... I felt like I steped into a time machine and arrived somewhere else. The staff was warm and friendly and I could go on and on. Bottom line, I will be letting my friends know about this place. It's like a hidden jewel, glad we found it. Christy, read more

Marsha L.

13 years ago

Coming from New Orleans, It didn't take us long at all to get to Albany Plantation. After seeing other New Orleans wedding venues.... IT WAS A NO BRAINER..lol Albany Plantation was definitely everything they said plus more. Its just really hard in the city to have alot of land and that was our main concern, not only for us but for our guests as well. The staff was really sweet and I even hear they are going to be on some cable show next month. GOOD LUCK GUYS read more

Kate C.

14 years ago

We looked all through Hammond Louisiana for a vintage plantation style wedding venue. Thank goodness we found Albany Plantation. I never knew Hammond La. had a wedding location like this. Needless to say we definitely booked, especially after seeing the prices of some New Orleans wedding venues and Baton Rouge wedding places. Albany Plantation gets 2 thumbs up from us!! read more

Mary A.

13 years ago

My fiancé and I had looked at quite a few Louisiana plantations. Most wanted us to use their career, their DJ, Decorator etc. what we really liked about Albany Plantation was the flexibility, choices and multiple options for our wedding ceremony. I'll sure tell my friends and family about this venue. The loping put together such a special day read more

William R.

11 years ago

Beautiful wedding venue!!!! Affordable and nothing in Hammond, Baton Rouge or New Orleans comes close to the amount of room/parking/balconies/prices (and I could go on & on. I think their site is www.albanyplantation.com The people who operate the plantation were AMAZING. The number is 225.567.6545 Ask for Linda she was Great read more

Kasia D.

13 years ago

Had a great time at the wedding this weekend. Beautiful land and so much of it. The plantation was gorgeous and the caterer and staff were really nice. I would definitely recommend this Louisiana Plantation to any couple looking for a unique wedding venue with balconies and an awesome outdoor dance floor. read more

mark d.

15 years ago

"Your whole staff was incredibly accommodating. Everyone was helpful and went the extra mile, and we got all of the shots we wanted and they look great. Alysia and I cannot express in words how grateful we are for your amazing generosity yesterday. Everything we saw looked incredible." read more

Jenny A.

13 years ago

We had a great time at my best friend's wedding. The staff helped park all the cars and valet parked my handicapped dad. The plantation was gorgeous and everyone was really friendly. I highly recommend this wedding location for any bride. read more

James P.

13 years ago

What a great place to have a wedding or event in the Hammond area. This Louisiana Plantation truly has everything you could want in a venue, large balconies, dance floor, large rustic barn and lots of open area for all your guests. read more

James D.

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15 years ago

There is not another place around that we have been able to find for the price and atmosphere we both enjoyed .....you will definetly be hearing from us again soon .... Thanks yall again.. read more

Mark F.

14 years ago

One of the nicest Louisiana Plantations we've visited. If your looking for an amazing deal on wedding venue on the north shore. Albany Plantation should be your first choice. read more

Monica R.