Aimee Barousse is an absolute godsend! I hired her as a 'day of coordinator' for my French Quarter…read morewedding on Halloween night & she was amazing. Although I wanted to plan the wedding myself, I needed help on the ground locally (b/c I live in Chicago), as well as guidance regarding the different phases of the reception, etc. Between April & October we had several conference calls & one in-person meeting. I gave her copies of all the contracts w/ my vendors & she followed up w/ each one periodically before the wedding to confirm all the details were still in place. That by itself is fantastic & extremely helpful when planning 900 miles away! Once we landed in NOLA for the wedding, she was helpful & attentive & by my side 100%. I could ask her any question & she helped w/ innumerable details including but not limited to: tricky relative placecard arrangement, post-reception party decoration, & finesse-ing all vendors. Now that the wedding is behind us, she continues to help by shipping all our reception items back to Chicago so we didn't have to either check 5 bags nor scramble to find a FedEx store. Seriously she is incredible & you are doing yourself a tremendous disservice if you do not call her immediately to help plan/coordinate your wedding! Aimee, we couldn't have done it w/o you - a million thanks!

Aimee is epic! We hired her to plan our wedding and it went perfectly. We had a huge wedding with…read morelots of crazy ideas and a ton of out of town guests. I was super DIY about a lot of the decor. Aimee was great about giving me deadlines and keeping us on schedule. The day of the weeding her team was perfect. We were able to actually enjoy our own wedding. Definitely book her for Full Service; It's totally worth it!! We met about 100 times and her vendor suggestions were great! By the time the wedding came around I felt like Aimee was an honorary part of my bridal party. We couldnt have done it without her.

I can't say enough about how positive my experience with Beth's was! Everyone was communicative and…read moremade sure the vision for my baby shower came to life. I'll be a loyal customer in the future!

Sue and her team were absolutely phenomenal in making my son's wedding a truly magical experience…read more From coordinating the church ceremony and organizing the Second Line to ensuring every detail of the reception ran smoothly, Sue's professionalism and warmth shone through. Her attire was thoughtfully chosen--neat and practical--making her easily identifiable as someone there to assist, not a guest. The floral arrangements she created for the rehearsal dinner were stunning: lush, vibrant, and abundant. She even helped us repurpose them for the reception the next day, which was both beautiful and budget-friendly. Sue's pricing is incredibly reasonable given the quality, creativity, and personal service she provides. We're so grateful for her dedication and artistry. These events will be cherished forever thanks to her. Highly recommend!

We can honestly say that, without Brittani Adams-Perret and her outstanding team at Unique…read moreWeddings, our destination wedding in New Orleans would not have been close to as beautiful, fun, organized, special or distinct as it was. In short, this team makes MAGIC, people! Brittani is the ultimate professional, providing guidance and advice from her deep level of experience in the industry and her lifelong familiarity with the local area. She brings calm and compassion to what could otherwise have been difficult to navigate situations (weather scares, last minute guest changes, family dynamics), essential for an out-of-town and sometimes anxious bride. She is supremely organized, timely and responsive, taking advantage of technology and her own flexibility to ensure communication is as convenient as possible. She is also an outstanding creative, designing layout, logistics and decor solutions to fit and exceed whatever initial vision you might have had. Most importantly, we felt cared for, listened to and prioritized as a couple, from our first conversation with Brittani through the end of our wedding night, despite the thousands of details she and her team were handling in the background simultaneously. Our non-traditional wedding in the French Quarter was filled with love, live music, food, parading, dancing and laughter with a decidedly New Orleans spirit and flair and our diverse group of guests from all over the world and all walks of life continue to ask when we'll get married again! So much of that is due to Brittani, the Unique Weddings team and Brittani's design arm, New Orleans Candlelight & Decor, who are all pros at making events like our wedding truly unforgettable.

My husband and I were married in March of this year. We met Michelle and Brittani in 2009. From the…read morestart we we were confidant they could provide us the wedding we wanted. Michelle was able to quickly know our taste and priorities. She had wonderful recommendations to make the day complete. We very much enjoyed our days spent with her in planning our wedding and she, Brittani, and Yasmin were excellent the day of. Our wedding was as gorgeous as we could have hoped for. These ladies took excellent care of us on the day of the wedding. They kept us on schedule all while providing a calming energy. During the reception they were at the same time in the background yet, making sure we all were having a great time and my husband and I always had what we needed. I cannot say enough about Unique Weddings in New Orleans. They really know what they are doing and are an asset to the whole endeavor from planning to the day of.

Kelley was recommended to us by a mutual friend. We were planning a Thanksgiving family vacation…read morein New Orleans for a party of 10 people, ages ranging from 86 y/o to 12 y/o. We had already arranged our own accommodations 1 block from the French Quarter nearly a year in advance. New Orleans is a unique city and we wanted to experience it like a local while hitting the touristy destinations that everyone should see at least once (several of us had been there and had our own favorite experiences) - so deciding what we could pul off financially within in a week and getting reservations became a daunting task. Luckily I mentioned this to a neighbor in Miami Beach (where I live) and he immediately told us about his friend Kelley. He assured me she could help sort it out. Having traveled a lot, I've had mixed results using the concierge services at hotels so I would have never sought out a concierge service. Often in tourist destination cities like New Orleans I've been steered to places off the beaten path that were not good at all, or tourist destinations where the experience was sub par. I have come to the conclusion that recommendations often are based on where the concierge can get the best reward for the referral, rather than what the best place for my particular needs might be. By hiring Kelley this fear quickly disappeared. Given the extraordinary service provided, her fee was nominal and she put together a 10 page customized brochure for us with a map of the city highlighting the places she was suggesting specifically for us. Every suggestion was based on knowledge she had gained about the individual likes and dislikes of members of our group - no easy task to please diverse needs when dealing with strangers. One example of value she added - she pulled strings to get us inside the clubhouse on the finish line at the Fair Grounds for Thanksgiving Day for "opening day at the track" a New Orleans tradition we 1. would have never considered and 2. couldn't have pulled off on our own, as this books up in advance (she has connections). At her suggestion we all dressed up for the occasion and we fit right in. Great fun! Private dining rooms for 10 at Jacques Imo and Cafe Atchafalaya don't just appear out of thin air - she booked these for us and made it all happen. That little cocktail bar tucked away in a hotel just around the block from us became a regular hangout during down time - we would have NEVER found it if she hadn't clued us in. A couple of weeks before our trip one member of our party was hospitalized and it was touch and go whether or not we would be able to take the trip at all. We still hadn't finalized dinner reservations. I advised Kelley to hold off finalizing anything as I didn't want her to go to the trouble of making bookings she might have to cancel. A week before the trip everything was a go. Fortunately she had already taken the initiative to book us in the most popular places we had discussed to ensure we wouldn't be out of luck. During the trip we texted her for on the spot suggestions and help several times. She was always responsive, friendly and helpful. She even texted us during the trip a couple of times to let us know about just announced musical experiences and festivals in the Quarter. I could go on and on, but let's just say the adults had the experiences they wanted, the kids had plenty to do and had a great time, the mobility issues of one member of our party were taken into account by Kelley: She came up with a pedi-cab bar crawl (just ask her) so he could enjoy bar hopping without walking and advised us where to valet to avoid long walks at each destination. Everyone has raved about every suggestion she made. I finally met Kelley in person at the track, on Thanksgiving Day. It's great to have a knowledgeable, trusted friend who lives in a city your visiting. If you're headed to New Orleans and want to experience it like a local, I'm confident Kelley will create a memorable, personalized experience for you whether your a party of 1 or a major corporation. We felt guilty accepting her services at the fee she charged so we adjusted it to a price we could afford, but still know she put in hours of work beyond what we paid her. I can't recommend her highly enough. Clandestine sounds like it could be a bit naughty. Well, that's New Orleans for you. It also implies a secret - well, I'm letting the cat out of the bag.

Kelly and the Clandestine team literally made our JazzFest spectacular!…read more From the exclusive all access pass she arranged for us, to the hand picked venues, restaurants and local haunts we would never find on our own, each experience was top notch! However her team really went above and beyond when they noticed the rainy weather and began to scour the New Orleans area looking for all but sold out shrimp boots for 10 of us. Shrimp boots you ask? Well she correctly assumed the fair grounds would be a muddy disaster and she was right! While the rest of the tourists were slopping around in the mud like WoodStock in '69 my krewe was blasting through those puddles right to the front of the stage like a monster truck rally champ!!

This hall has been around for exactly 40 yrs now and specializes in weddings and wedding…read morereceptions. The Jefferson Orleans North takes care of all of your wedding needs as it is fully catered from the DJ to the wedding cake to the food and alcohol. If you are planning a wedding they can accomodate groups from 100-400ppl. Meetings, banquets, Sweet 16's, and proms are all regularly booked here as well. They also hold twice weekly big band era dances from the 40's. It is a sight to see people still doing the waltz, the argentine tango, the quickstep, the rumba, and the like to music from the big band era. Don't hesitate to check them out. They have been around for 40 yrs for good reason.

Alright. I'm ready to let you all in on an awesome secret. This place is one of the hidden gems in…read morethe New Orleans area. Yes, The Jefferson Orleans North is a reception hall. Yes, you can have a Sweet 16 or a wedding here. But there's something else. Something I just discovered myself. On Sunday nights, from 7-10, The Jefferson Orleans North hosts The Pat Barberot Orchestra, which is a real big band. Not only that, but you can actually dance. Like...real dancing. Like the type of dancing that they did in the 40's and 50's where you actually hold someone close and move around the dance floor. I understand that the Jefferson Orleans has been holding these weekly dances since the 70's. My grandmother used to come here in the 80's. Also, and I just have to be honest, most of the people who actually go to dance are in their 70's, 80's and even 90's. And they are the most delightful people in the world and quickly make you realize that you are never too old for a spin around the dance floor. So, why do I like it here? Because when you are on the huge dance floor and listening to a real big band, you are transported to a different time. You're transported to a time when life was a bit simpler and the music was really good. Maybe you are thinking, "Well, that sounds good and all, but I don't know how to dance." Okay, well neither do I. I know the basic box step and a few small swing steps and that's about it. I'm not going to be winning any dancing contests any time soon. But I still have so much fun and all of the people who actually do know how to dance are always encouraging. The dancers at the Jefferson Orleans are so excited when younger people come in and I promised them that I would do my best to bring in new faces. So, that's where you come in. Put on your best dress or suit (yes, it's that type of vibe) and join us on a Sunday night at 6:30. If you want, feel free to shoot me a message and I will let you know when I will be there, so that you will see a familiar face. I guarantee that you will have a good time.

We recently threw a Garden Party for 60 guests, as I stressed I found myself shopping for help…read more Ms. Katie and Event Planners helped tremendously. She took my mess of phone numbers, quotes and brochures and called in the troops. We had deliciously prepared food, customized cocktails, gorgeously decorated tables, perfect music and it was the perfect party. Thanks Katie and your helpers, I highly recommend this local business!

I first met Katie two years ago, when she helped me with my daughters law school graduation. I was…read morefrom out of town, so I knew I would need some local help. She just took care of everything, throughout the whole evening! I was able to really enjoy the party, and not have to worry about the food, clean-up, keeping everyones glass filled. She just did it, with just about zero direction from me. If you ever need someone to help you from the smallest to the largest even, Katie is your person to call. She is polite, focused and very unobtrusive. She is just the best. When my daughter was getting married on April 3rd, 2015, I called Katie again, just to be my "go to" person the day of the wedding. Once again, she didn't disappoint. She ordered and picked up the food for the hotel, where the wedding party was, and spent the day with us (bride and bridemaids) helping us get ready. Little did I know she also can do hair, and nails! One of the bridesmaids has really curly hair and was struggling with it. So Katie asked if she wanted her to help, and voila! Her hair updo was beautiful. Same thing for the maid of honor, who didn't like the way the salon had done her hair, so Katie played with it, and transformed it into adorable. She also did my daughters nails. She was actually the best decision I made as far as planning for the wedding. She went to the wedding, and made sure our out of town guests were taken care of before she left. My only regret is that she doesn't live in Portland!! She goes above and beyone on every level.

Great place to party. I was here for a wedding in Memorial…read moreDay. The young man at the outside back bar, on the right side, was amazing to me. I really can't speak to service of anyone else, but if you're look for a spot to throw a nice luxury party, this will work.

Our son's wedding was this past weekend at Elm's Mansion. To say it was sensational would be…read moreunderselling it. The venue setting, the service from Jess & her team, the food were all over the top. We had more than 200 guests from 20 different states and when I say everyone had a great experience, I mean GREAT. A high percentage of people were from New York/New Jersey and they never stopped coming up to me to say "we have been to so many weddings at some of the highest-end venues, but this is Best.Wedding.Ever." I have always taught my twin boys that one secret to a happy life is to temper your expectations in order to minimize your disappointments. However, after our tasting visit last August my expectations for this wedding were incredibly high. I told everyone it was going to be both special and magical. Truth is I wasn't even close - the experience blew me away. I told Jess that Elms Mansion had created a memory that will last for so many of our lifetimes. If you are considering a New Orleans wedding, do not look any further than Elms Mansion. I assure you that Jess and your team will make all your dreams come true. Jon

I 100000000% recommend this cute little chapel for your wedding!!!…read more The entire process was so effortless and stress free! I really couldn't be any happier with how everything turned out. We are from California and decided to get married here, at the French Quarter Wedding Chapel. We booked our wedding about 2 months in advance and got married 7/25/2025. We chose the standard wedding package and added a few extras: the bridal bouquet, groom's boutonniere, flower girl basket, and an upgraded photography package. Reverend Cassandra Watson brought so much warmth and joy to our ceremony. She made me feel so comfortable and happy. Teresa Newman, our photographer, captured some absolutely stunning photos of us. We also had a violinist playing sweet music and a greeter who made us feel so welcome from the moment we arrived. Since we were flying back to California a few days after the wedding, we took our marriage license to the Jefferson Parish General Government Center right after the ceremony to have it recorded immediately. It was a quick and easy process. I am so truly grateful for the experience and the hospitality of the entire French Quarter Wedding Chapel Team. Thank you so much for making our special day so memorable.

We are super low maintenance, and just wanted a pre-planned event to have our family come see us…read moreget married. I WISH I had more good things to say. Pros: It's beautiful! In a shabby chic, imagine the history kind of way that I'm absolutely in LOVE with! Teresa, our officiant, was great! She was nice, made us feel at ease, and gave us exactly what we wanted. Cons: Literally everything else. When they took my deposit, they said I didn't need to let them know any of my package preferences as "We'd talk several times before the big day." I NEVER heard from them again despite a dozen emails, phone calls, and voicemails trying to get in touch. I actually thought they had taken our deposit and were ripping us off. I was actually investigating last minute elopement ideas that were going to cost double as I was so scared I'd been scammed. They actually never called us back. We had a friend's cousin who called with a local number. They picked up immediately and said of course they were open for business. Originally I was going to get a cake, a champagne toast, and after being ignored, I just went with the simple package and a photos. Which brings me to my last con. The photos are TERRIBLE!!!! The lighting is terrible. Almost half of them are blurry. So many eyes closed shots that are completely unusable. Even simple things, like we were holding up our license and my side was lower (I'm 6 inches shorter), and he didn't bother to tell us it was crooked. DO NOT USE THEIR PHOTOGRAPHERS!!!!! Find your own unless you want your family's cell phone shots to be the best ones. I'm heartbroken about this.

Great Professional…read more Exceptional Some of the few words I could use to describe my experience with this company. Jorge is awesome. His personality and character is addicting and proves that there's still good people out in the world. He's very professional and easy to get in contact with. Responds in great time. Jorge is also well rounded with all types of music and different events for certain environments. As I looked around in my crowd I didn't not see one foot that wasn't tapping to the beat. I recommend him to anyone and everyone especially since he's in the NOLA now giving the area his Miami touch.

From the owner: Our specialties include: Weddings, Corporate Events, and Film (i.e., Red Carpet, Award /Wrap…read moreParties, After parties, Picnics / Bar-B-Q, Social Events, etc.). Whether it's celebrating a special occasion or a casual get-together, our talented DJ's will cover it all!

Sergio was absolutely amazing. He was so sweet and really listened to our music preferences. He…read morechecked in with us when he got there and then checked in with us again at the end. I specifically requested him because I'm half Mexican, and it meant a lot to me for him to make important announcements both in English and Spanish, and he did just that! He played great music and was able to smoothly transition from playing music for the older crowd and then playing music when it was time to turn things up! I left it up to him to choose songs for the money dance and he did awesome! I would wholeheartedly recommend Complete Weddings + Events and Sergio. The online portal was easy to use and the overall communication with them was great as well!

We used Complete Weddings for my daughter's wedding and could not have been happier with them. We…read morehired them for videography and the photo booth. Ken and the second videographer were fun, professional and worked great with our photographer. The photo booth was a big hit, as well. I will definitely use them again and highly recommend them.