Where Dreams Come True.....
Follow Below For Your Castle Journey
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Welcome to The Louisiana Castle, home of Louisiana's favorite destination wedding venue.... where we make fairy-tales come true! Louisiana Castle is the premier spot in the south for an All-Inclusive, affordable Wedding and Reception, or for planning any special event. We have our own decorator, on-site catering, florist, D.J., and coordinator. This means you get to sit back, relax, and leave the planning to us! We have an array of Wedding Packages to choose from suiting every Brides' needs. Each standard package comes complete with our beautiful white and silver Castle décor, and you always have the option to upgrade.
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With breathtaking outdoor ceremonies, elegant receptions in our ballroom, and a throne room for those memorable photographs, Louisiana Castle is the ultimate unique venue for couples seeking a wedding filled with fantasy and romance wrapped in one! Adding to your enchanted evening, all couples, have the option to add an overnight stay in our Juliet Suite to their package! This makes an already perfect wedding as romantic as it can be! The only exclusion for this option is the Saturday 1:00 pm wedding. (Because the Castle is available for Saturday evening weddings.) Check out our packages to see our list of amenities. (Our elopement packages already include an overnight stay.)
Décor shown within this slideshow is standard Castle décor with no upgrades.
The Bridal Suite, known as the Juliet Suite, occupies the entire top floor of the Castle and is available for the Bride and her bridal party to prepare for the ceremony. The Juliet Suite is always available for the Newlyweds to rent after EVERY Wedding Package with the exception of our Saturday daytime Weddings. (Due to our Saturday night wedding schedule.) An overnight stay in the Juliet Suite is currently included in our Elopement Packages. Otherwise, the Juliet Suite is available to the couple for $375. When the reception is over, your Royal Court and guests are ushered out and the entire Castle is yours until morning!
All guests and staff leave directly after your Reception and the entire Castle is yours for the night! Enjoy our screened, outdoor, private jacuzzi and deck located downstairs, stroll the grounds, or relax in the Juliet Suite. The choice is yours! Our staff also leaves a bite for you to nibble in the mini fridge located in the Juliet Suite!
So don't end your enchanted evening at the Reception..... Hold those wonderstruck moments as long as you can!
So don't end your enchanted evening at the Reception..... Hold those wonderstruck moments as long as you can!
The Groom's Lounge
Our Groom's Lounge is where the Groom and the Groom party convene to dress and prepare themselves during the big day! This is a separate room with a full bath. The Groom's Lounge adjoins the Throne Room located downstairs. The Groom, fathers of the bride and groom, and the groomsmen all have access to this room. The Bride and her party are tucked away quietly around a corner upstairs. The Groom's Lounge also has a television and sofa with a large table and chairs. This room provides a quiet get-away for guests with sleepy children or crying babies once the reception or party is underway. Adjoining the Throne Room is the dining room. This beautiful room is surrounded by windows and can provide additional seating for large groups. The dining room allows our Castle Couple to have a private meal before they greet their guests. It also provides a place for those who wish to watch the Ceremony, but not go down to the Ceremony site.
The Throne Room
A favorite for everyone! The Throne Room is a focal point regardless of the event we are hosting. From dashing Grooms and blushing Brides to birthday party or corporate events, everyone likes to have a seat in the King and Queen chairs! Each year we have "Proms" and everyone enjoys being at the Castle! Ornate handrails on the staircase lead to the Juliet Suite making a wonderful photo opportunity, especially for Brides with trains. Many bridal parties take group photos on the Castle steps by the entrance of the door. Open the 350 pound Castle door and place the Bride and Groom on opposing sides as if they have not seen one another. The wedding sofa next to "Mr. Knight," is also a popular spot for photos.
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Castle wall adorned with replicas of Castle memorabilia.
Castle entrance door in the back. (Approx. 350 pounds) The steps are another favorite spot for photos.
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"Mr. Knight" on guard duty. (Replica)
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The Throne Room is adorned with various medieval replicas such as swords and helmets, keeping to the authenticity of the Castle. The Castle itself is a replica of a Norman Castle. Norman's were said to have been Vikings who settled in northwestern France and forged their way through England when they invaded in 1066. The "keep" as referred to, is the main area of the Castle, as well as considered the safest area of the Castle. (a Norman keep) After outdoor Ceremonies, it is common for the entire Wedding party to walk up the Castle stairs to the Throne Room for pictures. After the outdoor Ceremony, Guests ascend directly to the Ballroom being led around the side of the Castle. The adjoining dining room provides an additional spot for the Castle Couple to have a private meal if they choose.
The Ballroom
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The main entrance into The Castle is through the Ballroom's double leaded, glass and mahogany doors. The ballroom is the main indoor reception area. Crystal chandeliers, white columns and inlaid floors adorn this glass-enclosed area. White linens, white chair covers with silver bands, and floral centerpieces for the food tables and centerpieces for the guest tables are all included in our standard wedding packages. And, Louisiana Castle can accommodate 350 guests, any day and any time!
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L to R: Gift / Favor Table, DJ Booth, Fancy Chair for Garter Toss, Groom's Cake Table, and Dance Floor in Front.
This is the seating area closest to the dance floor.
Buffet service table with our standard décor, white gathered satin and silk tablecloth.
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Current standard décor shown with a silver band on chairs. Additionally, the floral décor and everything else in the picture is standard Castle décor.
Unique curved buffet table. Food service is behind the wall allowing for easy in and out as to not disturb Guests.
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In its standard configuration, the Ballroom, without utilizing the outside Pavilion, seats 150. Typically, there is a Bridal table set up between columns close to the main cake for the Bride and Groom. The DJ area is next to the dance floor, and in its standard setting, we have the Groom's cake along the wall. The buffet tables are nicely placed against the wall leading to the kitchen. We have a sign-in table with a "gifted" Guest book, (or use your own), and tables for the Wedding and Groom's cake. The Wedding cake table is usually placed under the main chandelier surrounded by four columns. The cake table is tastefully decorated and comes with the use of a silver cake stand, special cake knife, cake server and champagne glasses for the Bride and Groom.
Additional seating with easy access to the Pavilion, which is on the other side of the glass windows.
Our Wedding table with standard décor. We allow Clients to use the silver and gold cake stands in addition to cutting server and champagne glasses for the evening.
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The Wedding cake is usually placed between the pillars under the chandelier. The mahogany doors at the end are the entrance for Guests after the Ceremony, and the (usually pretend) exit for the Castle Couple, as most Couples opt to stay overnight.
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The DJ Booth is set up behind the crown. The table to the left is often utilized for wedding favors.
All the silk flowers you see in this section are our standard décor. The sash on the chairs have been replaced with a silver band.
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The Groom's cake area is about 20 feet down from the DJ booth, along the same wall where the DJ is located.
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Considering Custom Décor?
Our standard white linens with silver accents and floral centerpieces as seen above come with all packages, but you are welcome to create your own style! You can hire our personal decorator we've used for years, hire your own decorator, or you can decorate yourself. We understand this is one of the most precious moments in your life and you may have a specific idea in mind. That's perfectly fine! We enjoy seeing the outcome! To assist with your personal Wedding vision, we are adding several previous styles Castle Couples have used that stood out to us. Perhaps they will help you make a decision on your personal wedding inspiration. All decor you see on the Welcome page, standard or upgrade, comes from our personal decorator who is listed on our Vendors page.
Red & White or Red & Black
Striking and Bold! We love these colors together!
Either way, you can't go wrong!
Either way, you can't go wrong!
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Décor credit to our personal decorator, Busy Bee Floral Design. Photos by North Photography.
Grace Meets Earth
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Simple EleganceWe truly feel this is one of the best styles we have seen in a while! The soft look of blush accented with the pillar and lantern candles gives a subtle yet classic look. Adding the country-style signs with the earthy feel of the florals? It's a distinctive look we can't get enough of!
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Vibrant & Colorful!
For Couples wanting to customize their wedding décor, we find starting with floral and ribbon to be an inexpensive avenue. (You can even add the colors to your cake with silk flowers and your Wedding parties attire.) You can then budget other items in like your Wedding favors. special place settings, lanterns, centerpieces, etc.)
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Bar Area in the Ballroom
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Louisiana Castle serves sodas, tea, and coffee, however we are not licensed to sell or serve alcohol. Our Clients often opt to purchase and bring in their own alcohol, or they hire a licensed and insured alcohol caterer. (We have alcohol caterers listed on the Vendor page.) We supply cups and ice for the drinks and food we serve, but do not provide special mixers or specialty glasses. We have champagne glasses for the Bride and Groom to use for the evening when requested.
Pavilion and Outdoor Set-up Area
Adjoining the Ballroom is our 2800 square foot Pavilion. The Pavilion has a 14 foot cathedral ceiling, chandelier, white columns, and beautiful lighting. There are electrical outlets for entertainment. The Pavilion also makes a great area for a band and large dance floor, or other entertainment. Additionally, your view into the glass enclosed Ballroom is unobstructed, so you do not miss anything occurring in the Ballroom. In inclement weather, the Pavilion can also be set up for Ceremonies.
Reception entrance for Guests and the exit for everyone. This is where we recommend bubbles being blown or swords being held up as the Couple make their exit!
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Glass enclosed Ballroom allows a beautiful view of inside activity.
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Staying Overnight?
Don't forget the bubbly!
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After a memorable Ceremony and fun-filled Reception, its time for our overnight Guests to relax! Downstairs near the pavilion is the screened in whirlpool spa area for our Couples who select to stay the night. The spa deck has a cascading water feature and overlooks a wooded ravine. This makes the perfect spot to unwind after an eventful day while you reminisce with your new spouse!
