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All-Inclusive Weddings in New Orleans Area

Fairytale Private Dinner

Your Fairytale Wedding

This is your once-in-a-lifetime celebration.

Fleur de Lis Event Center is an all-inclusive wedding venue in Mandeville, on Louisiana’s Northshore, about 35 minutes from New Orleans. Our ballrooms capture the feel of a New Orleans evening outdoors, with star ceilings and private New Orleans-style courtyards, all fully climate-controlled. Every wedding includes food, an open bar, décor and comprehensive on-site coordination, along with state-of-the-art sound and projection, Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. Locally owned and operated since 2009.

“We have family and friends that still talk about how wonderful the wedding was and how awesome the food was.” – Shirlene Walimaki

ALL-INCLUSIVE SERVICES

Included in every ballroom wedding:

  • Your own ballroom with a private courtyard, entrance, bar and restrooms
  • All 18 hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, a full Louisiana-style buffet and staffed action stations
  • House Plus Wine open bar for the full three-hour reception
  • Comprehensive on-site wedding coordination with a lead bridal coordinator and bridal assistant
  • Tables, chairs, white linens, china and glassware
  • Centerpieces and access to our in-house décor collection
  • Sweetheart table, cake table and gift table
  • The Fairytale Dinner: private time for the newlyweds to eat before the grand entrance
  • Cake cutting and serving
  • Setup, breakdown and cleanup
  • Free on-site parking

Optional, priced separately:

  • On-site ceremony, indoor or outdoor (includes one hour in both the bridal and groom suites)
  • In-house DJ, officiant, ceremony rehearsal, photo booths, stage and extra reception time

Learn Why Fleur de Lis is the Best Choice for Your Wedding Day Here​

Pontchatrain Ballroom Courtyard

Our Delicious Catering Menu

18 Hand-Passed Hors d’Oeuvres, a Full Buffet and Action Stations

Every ballroom wedding includes all 18 hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, a full Louisiana-style buffet and staffed action stations. Most of the menu is prepared in our on-site kitchen, and food service starts as guests walk in, so no one waits for the buffet to open.

“The outside ceremony was simply beautiful, the food was amazing and the service was perfection. ” – Kelsey Hull

Our Most Frequently Asked Questions

Chad, the owner, trained at the Disney Institute and believes every bride should be treated like Cinderella, not only on her wedding day but before, during and after it. He often tells brides we can handle every detail except picking the groom. You’ll work with a lead bridal coordinator from your first planning meeting through your send-off. Food, bar, décor, linens and on-site coordination are included; a DJ, officiant and photo booth are available as add-ons. For cake and photography, we’ll refer you to vendors we trust.

Our theme is a New Orleans evening outdoors, except we control the weather. Our star ceilings give you an outside feel in a climate-controlled ballroom. Each ballroom has its own entrance, courtyard, bar and restrooms, food service starts the moment guests walk in, and your lead coordinator runs the day so your family can enjoy it. We’ve been perfecting this since 2009, and we keep remodeling and improving.

Every ballroom wedding includes all 18 hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, a full Louisiana-style buffet and staffed action stations. Most venues give you a long list and let you choose 3–5 items; we serve them all. Food service starts as guests walk in, so no one waits for the buffet to open. We’ve been refining this menu since 2009, and we can accommodate many dietary needs with advance notice.

Every ballroom wedding includes comprehensive on-site wedding coordination with a lead bridal coordinator and bridal assistant, plus all 18 hand-passed hors d’oeuvres, a full Louisiana-style buffet and staffed action stations; the House Plus Wine open bar for the full three-hour reception; tables, chairs, white linens, china, glassware, centerpieces and access to our décor collection; the Fairytale Dinner; cake cutting and serving; and setup, breakdown and cleanup. Optional add-ons include an on-site ceremony, officiant, in-house DJ and photo booths. We don’t attend outside vendor meetings with you, but we often host vendor meetings here.

Yes, you are allowed to hire your own vendors and we can even help with referrals if you like.

‘Planning a wedding is in most cases the first time in your life you will spend a large amount of money, divided between many different vendors. How do you know who will do a good job? Who will do all they promise? Who can provide what you are looking for? The questions are endless. The bottom line navigating this unique once in a lifetime process will take an enormous amount of time, discipline, effort, and, it still may not turn out as you dreamed. So what are you to do? We understand that and in fact, agree. Not only is it hard to find the right vendors, but they also change. Great vendors five years ago may not be so great today. We equally understand that if the vendors don’t treat our brides the way we demand, it is a negative reflection on us. If the bride is not happy, it may not be our fault, but it is our problem.

Who better to help plan your big day, with us, than a staff that works with vendors every week! Just let us know your budget and vision our staff will connect you with great proven vendors. We don’t simply send a preferred vendor list, in fact, we don’t have one, because it changes, we have your best interest in mind, and if a vendor does not treat our brides the way we feel they should be treated they are taken off our internal list.

Yes our bridal staff packs up all gifts and helps with decor removal.

We coordinate with the local police department to provide security officers at all events that include alcohol.

Yes, we have an extensive list of inventory that you may use for your wedding day. Once you book you will be provided a bridal packet you can fill out online.

Yes — food trucks can be accommodated on the property with advance approval and coordination with our team.

No, we don’t maintain a formal waitlist. Available dates are handled first-come, first-served.

Yes, if a date and room are available. We’ve booked weddings with less than a week’s notice when the calendar allowed it.

Our office is open Monday–Friday, 10am–5pm. Tours are typically available during those hours, plus Saturday mornings until around 2pm or until event operations begin.

Yes — $500 off ballroom events and $250 off Private Restaurant events for military families.

Yes, we’re happy to share a sample contract so you know exactly what to expect before signing.

Yes — multiple people can make payments toward your event as long as each payment is clearly identified with your name and event date.

$1,200 for an outdoor courtyard ceremony or $1,100 for an indoor ceremony. Both include full coordination, chairs, music coordination, and one hour of pre-ceremony access to both the bridal and groom suites.

An ordained officiant is available as an add-on for $250.

Yes, for any event with an open bar. Uniformed police security is required at $220. It’s optional for events with a cash bar or no alcohol service.

Carving stations: Honey Glazed Ham or Herb Encrusted Pork Loin ($4/guest), Prime Rib or Boneless Beef Short Ribs ($7.77/guest), or a Smoked Salmon Display ($350/display). A Chocolate Fountain is $3/guest (minimum $300). Several specialty soups and additional desserts are available on request.

An AI Photo Booth with text delivery is $499, or $699 with text and printed photos. A Magic Mirror Booth or Standard Photo Booth (both including a digital file of all pictures) are $799 and $599 respectively.

Yes. We have free on-site parking for 175+ vehicles, with adjoining overflow parking available.

There’s no hard guest minimum. Pontchartrain works well for approximately 100-500 guests, Jazz for approximately 50-300, and the Private Restaurant for up to approximately 100.

We require a $1,000 non refundable deposit at the time of booking to reserve your wedding date.

After your $1,000 deposit, we normally expect $500 a month, and you’re welcome to pay more or pay off early. The remaining balance is due 14 days before the wedding. Cash, check, Zelle, Venmo and Cash App have no fee; credit cards have a 3.75% processing fee. PayPal and Apple Pay are also accepted. Please put the bride’s full name and wedding date on every payment. Checks can be mailed or dropped off at 1645 N. Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA 70471, or left in the dropbox to the right of the front main door.

Yes we have bridal suites and grooms areas for both of our ballrooms.

If you need to cancel your wedding and no other wedding is booked for your date and room, payments made — including your deposit — are non-refundable. However, if your date is rebooked and that new wedding actually takes place, you’ll receive 100% of what you paid back. We know plans change, and this policy means a cancellation doesn’t have to mean losing everything if your date finds a new couple.

Our primary event spaces are accessible without requiring second-floor access. Please contact us regarding specific accessibility needs — second-floor areas are accessible by stairs only.

Yes, we do.

We can accommodate a mobile bar setup physically, but all alcohol service must still go through Fleur de Lis under our liquor license. Outside alcohol can’t be brought in, even alongside a mobile bar.

Yes, drone photography and videography are allowed on-site, subject to safe operation and applicable laws.

Yes — with advance coordination, you’re welcome to ship or deliver items like favors or signage to the venue ahead of time.

Yes, floor plans and layout diagrams are available by request.

Smoking is permitted in our designated courtyard areas, which have disposal receptacles.

Yes — we regularly work with out-of-state and international couples through virtual guided tours and remote planning meetings.

Pricing depends on the ballroom, day of week, and season. Below is sample pricing based on 150 guests — your actual quote will vary by guest count, date, and room.

Jazz Ballroom (sample, 150 guests):
January, June, July, August, September — Friday Night: $9,800 (~$65/guest) | Saturday Day: $8,900 (~$59/guest) | Saturday Night: $11,400 (~$76/guest) | Sunday: $9,400 (~$63/guest)
February, March, May, November — Friday Night: $10,800 (~$72/guest) | Saturday Day: $9,400 (~$63/guest) | Saturday Night: $12,400 (~$83/guest) | Sunday: $9,800 (~$65/guest)
April, October, December — Friday Night: $11,900 (~$79/guest) | Saturday Day: $9,900 (~$66/guest) | Saturday Night: $13,900 (~$93/guest) | Sunday: $10,100 (~$67/guest)

Pontchartrain Ballroom (sample, 150 guests):
January, June, July, August, September — Friday Night: $10,400 (~$69/guest) | Saturday Day: $9,300 (~$62/guest) | Saturday Night: $12,400 (~$83/guest) | Sunday: $9,500 (~$63/guest)
February, March, May, November — Friday Night: $11,800 (~$79/guest) | Saturday Day: $10,000 (~$67/guest) | Saturday Night: $13,400 (~$89/guest) | Sunday: $10,100 (~$67/guest)
April, October, December — Friday Night: $12,900 (~$86/guest) | Saturday Day: $10,900 (~$73/guest) | Saturday Night: $14,900 (~$99/guest) | Sunday: $10,400 (~$69/guest)

Our standard package is House Plus Wine: Aristocrat Vodka, Aristocrat Gin, Well-Made Rum, El Toro Tequila, Crawford’s Scotch, Seagram’s 7, Montego Bay Coconut Rum, Evan Williams, Bols Amaretto and Café Aztec, plus Chardonnay, Cabernet, Prosecco, Miller Lite and Michelob Ultra. This is the package we normally quote unless you ask otherwise; other draft beers can be added for an additional cost. Two upgrades are available. The Call Package (+$7 per guest) adds Tito’s, Tanqueray, Bacardi, Captain Morgan, Jose Cuervo, Dewar’s, Crown Royal, Jack Daniel’s and Kahlua. The Call Plus Package (+$14 per guest) adds Grey Goose, Ketel One, Patrón Silver, Johnnie Walker Black and Crown Royal Reserve.

Our in-house DJ is an optional add-on for $650. It covers your entire event, including ceremony music when your ceremony is here, with a full audio system and color-changing dance-floor lighting. Your DJ also serves as MC, while your coordinator manages the timing of every announcement.

Yes. Rehearsal dinners are held in our Private Restaurant, a completely private space for up to about 100 guests: $57 per guest with food and an open bar, or $47 per guest without alcohol. Rehearsal dinners are booked separately from your wedding, so check availability early. Ceremony rehearsal practice is $150, is normally held on a weekday in the early evening, and is fully directed by our staff.

Your on-site ceremony includes one hour of pre-ceremony access to both the bridal and groom suites. Need more time to get ready? Additional suite time is available for $100/hour, based on availability.

The Fleur de Lis Experience

  • You have freedom and control over your wedding day look & vision, from day and night vibe, elegance, glam, or boho-chic.
  • You’ll love the ambiance here – from the romantic feel of the fountains by the dance floor to the starry ceilings of the ballrooms.
  • You get exclusive access to our beautiful, roomy bridal suite for one hour before your ceremony, with additional time available if you’d like it.
  • You’ll receive exceptional service – from the moment you say yes to us, we say yes to everything you want and are friendly and helpful.
  • You’ll receive amazing value – fair pricing, no guest minimums, gourmet food and signature alcohol, and an in-house coordinator.
  • You get so much more than a reception – have your rehearsal, rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and an after-party all right here.
  • You’ll love our all-inclusive packages – with food, open bar, décor and coordination included, and optional add-ons like our DJ and officiant.
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(985) 626-9118

chad@fleurdeliseventcenter.com

1645 N Causeway Blvd, Mandeville, LA 70471

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