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Newly engaged!

MJ4205MJ4205
10 Comments First Anniversary Name Dropper
in Louisiana-New Orleans
Hi ladies!

I recently got engaged :) Now the planning begins! I have an appointment next Thursday to look at the Federal Ballroom. I want a reception venue that is pretty simple (not a lot of color). I want to make the reception my own with adding my own touches to it. I also do not want to spend more than $20k on the wedding.

Do any of y'all know a venue that will allow an outside caterer? Sometimes they allow an a outside caterer but it has to be from their preferred list. I feel like the venue will be the hardest part of the wedding.

I am also interested in Pavillion of Two sisters and The Foundry. Any help with reception venues will be very much appreciated.

Happy planning!
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  • cbroekstracbroekstra member
    Fourth Anniversary 10 Comments
    I am having my reception at the Pavillion of Two Sisters next week! We opted to go with their caterer because its really good! But you can bring in your own caterer for an extra $5 a head. The majority of the extra price per head is the liquor, but that depends on which package you get.
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  • MJ4205MJ4205
    10 Comments First Anniversary Name Dropper
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_louisiana-new-orleans_newly-engaged-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:84Discussion:b9c14d15-47fe-453b-a70a-b14077f47dffPost:37496b55-a044-4a1d-92d3-405782d468fc">Re: Newly engaged!</a>:
    [QUOTE]I am having my reception at the Pavillion of Two Sisters next week! We opted to go with their caterer because its really good! But you can bring in your own caterer for an extra $5 a head. The majority of the extra price per head is the liquor, but that depends on which package you get.
    Posted by cbroekstra[/QUOTE]



    Aw how exciting!! I called today to make an appointment and they said someone will contact me, so wish me luck.

    I hope you have an amazing wedding day! Best wishes!
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  • KiaSoulmates2010KiaSoulmates2010
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    Just wanted to drop you a line and congratulate you on your engagement!!! Good luck with the planning! :
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  • MJ4205MJ4205
    10 Comments First Anniversary Name Dropper
    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_louisiana-new-orleans_newly-engaged-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local Wedding BoardsForum:84Discussion:b9c14d15-47fe-453b-a70a-b14077f47dffPost:66df84b4-3d98-4adf-9085-d18801580118">Re:Newly engaged!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Just wanted to drop you a line and congratulate you on your engagement!!! Good luck with the planning! :
    Posted by KiaSoulmates2010[/QUOTE]



    Thank you! Hope your planning is going great!
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  • Queen JaneQueen Jane member
    Fifth Anniversary 1000 Comments
    Congrats! We had an outside caterer at The Benachi House at no extra charge. The Wax Museum also allows this. Good luck!
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  • ChrissyBeachBrideChrissyBeachBride member
    Third Anniversary 10 Comments
    Congratulations!  I just got engaged too.  Happy planning =)
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  • tinkerbektinkerbek
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    congrats on your engagement!! Have fun with the planning. Theknot.com is amazingly helpful for everything! I do not know much about outside caterers so i cant give advice on that one, but just wanted to say congrats!
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  • egm900egm900 member
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    Congratulations!  City Park catering is really good, I think Audubon's prices for catering are also similar, I remember their alcohol packages seem less expensive than any other place we looked.  

    The Women's Opera Guild Home allows outside caterers, when I looked, they would offer recommendations if you asked, but they weren't going to make you go with a "preferred" caterer or anything.  I would definitely call them, their venue price was very reasonable, although I talked to them a year ago.
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  • NO2012NO2012
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    I don't have any info on those venues, but I wanted to say congrats and welcome! Happy planning!
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  • MJ4205MJ4205
    10 Comments First Anniversary Name Dropper
    Thank you ladies!! I'm really excited to go look at the federal ballroom! I wish someone from pavillion of two sisters would call me back soon...I'm ready to make a decision and relax.
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  • OpenHeart0117OpenHeart0117 member
    Seventh Anniversary 100 Comments 25 Love Its First Answer
    Welcome and Happy Planning

    I am fairly new here & just started plannig.

    We liked the Federal Ballroom, we just did not think it was close enough to second line to it from our ceremony locations that we are considereing and we want to second line between two venues as opposed to at the end of the night.  Also, I don't know if you already have an outside caterer in mind, but  the preferred caterer for the Federal Ballroom is Capdeboscque  they get really good reviews on these boards. 


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  • louisianabluelouisianablue member
    Tenth Anniversary 500 Comments 5 Love Its Name Dropper
    Unless their policy has changed, you can't use an outside caterer at the Federal Ballroom.  There are great reviews on the caterer though and their packages start around $40/person including bar.
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  • MJ4205MJ4205
    10 Comments First Anniversary Name Dropper
    Hi OpenHeart, The church isn't close to any venues so I don't think location of the venue matters at this point. I'm so glad to hear that you liked it thought. I can't wait to see it! My FI has a family friend that is a caterer so we are hoping that the Federal Ballroom will go down on its price because we won't need their food. Fingers crossed!
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  • NolaBride2012NolaBride2012 member
    100 Comments
    Hey MJ!

    You have PM!

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  • ZeroOrchestraZeroOrchestra member
    100 Comments Second Anniversary 5 Love Its Name Dropper
    edited June 2012
    In Response to Re:Newly engaged!:Hi OpenHeart, The church isn't close to any venues so I don't think location of the venue matters at this point. I'm so glad to hear that you liked it thought. I can't wait to see it! My FI has a family friend that is a caterer so we are hoping that the Federal Ballroom will go down on its price because we won't need their food. Fingers crossed! Posted by MJ4205 Venues typically charge a per head extra fee to use outside caterers.
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  • ROANDO2012ROANDO2012
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    In Response to <a href="http://neworleans.weddings.com/Sites/Weddings/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_louisiana-new-orleans_newly-engaged-1?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:84Discussion:b9c14d15-47fe-453b-a70a-b14077f47dffPost:5a3df660-b414-4952-aa4a-6c429cc1d402">Newly engaged!</a>:
    [QUOTE]Hi ladies! I recently got engaged :) Now the planning begins! I have an appointment next Thursday to look at the Federal Ballroom. I want a reception venue that is pretty simple (not a lot of color). I want to make the reception my own with adding my own touches to it. I also do not want to spend more than $20k on the wedding. Do any of y'all know a venue that will allow an outside caterer? Sometimes they allow an a outside caterer but it has to be from their preferred list. I feel like the venue will be the hardest part of the wedding. I am also interested in Pavillion of Two sisters and The Foundry. Any help with reception venues will be very much appreciated. Happy planning!
    Posted by MJ4205[/QUOTE]


    Congrats on your engagement!!!!! This site will be extremely helpful. Many brides may be able to help you stay within your budget if you give the amount of guests that you plan on inviting. I wish you the best with your planning!!! <img src="http://cdn.cl9.vanillaforums.com/downloaded/ver1.0/content/scripts/tinymce/plugins/emotions/images/smiley-laughing.gif" border="0" alt="Laughing" title="Laughing" />
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  • MJ4205MJ4205
    10 Comments First Anniversary Name Dropper
    Thank you for all the comments ladies!! I found my venue.....pavillion of two sisters!
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