Pat O'Briens Reception?

Re: Pat O'Briens Reception?

• aniadenver

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  How big is your guest list? The Briar's Suite is not all that big. We've seen it last year when we were looking for our reception place last year. I didn't think the place was big enough for 60 guests. Although the balcony overseeing Bourbon street was very tempting. The suit is very charming though

  

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• jml1981

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  I have about 50, but they informed me they only have 20 chairs...and no more to put in there.  I can't make more than half my guests stand at tall table (That I have to pay $25 a piece for) for a three hour reception. Also, the info they have on the website for wedding does not apply to that room. We are still on the hunt for a venue... 

  
  

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• [Deleted User]

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  You should check out Muriel's. It's a top restaurant renowned restaurant and would be perfect for your number of people. It's right next to the St. Louis Cathedral right across the street from Pat O's.

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• asd2011 member

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  Check out the Chicory.  Very New Orleans and Michele is great to work with.  I'm having 60 people and the Lafayette Room with balcony works great for us.

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• jml1981

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  Thanks guys. I'll check them both out. 

  
  

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• aniadenver

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/local-wedding-boards_louisiana-new-orleans_pat-obriens-reception?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Local%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:84Discussion:78907e20-a01b-4dce-941d-e2089075680ePost:3fd64413-fa93-44cf-9abd-87eaeda152b2">Re: Pat O'Briens Reception?</a>:
  [QUOTE]I have about 50, but they informed me they only have 20 chairs...and no more to put in there.  I can't make more than half my guests stand at tall table (That I have to pay $25 a piece for) for a three hour reception. 
  Posted by jml1981[/QUOTE]
  
  You can rent extra chairs for the reception
  
  Or find a different place.
  We decided on House of Blues!

  

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• jml1981

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  Yeah, I got the impression that they didn't have any more room for more chairs..or normal tables. It's ok though because we are going with the Basin St. Station. They have an awesome 4th floor for the venue and it includes the balcony. Very pretty! 

  
  

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• ashglo

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  the basin street station looks like a beautiful venue.. only thing i would be concerned about is the location... it is right on the edge of a housing project.. not an area id want my guests to be at late at night.. but as long as you have extra security im sure it will be fine..
  
  what kinds of packages / rental fees does this venue require? just curious because it looks remodeled and ive never heard of anyone using it,.. good luck!

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• jml1981

  

  August 2011 edited December 2011

  My Fiance is a Police Detective here in Texas, and so are several guests (officers and detectives), so we are not really worried about security.
  
  As for packages, You can have the whole 4th floor for 3 hours and the venue is $1800. You can add extra hours for $500 an hour. They provide open bar at $20 per person, and they have 2 caterers to choose from - Pigeon Caterers and Elizabeth Anderson (We are going with Pigeon). You can also use your own caterer, but you will have to pay extra. It only holds up to 100 guests though.
  
  Here is a slideshow from a wedding they had last week if you'd like to see how they set it up - just the venue - http://gallery.me.com/mpphoto/105889

  
  

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