Another Satisfied Customer

Just wanted to say thanks so much for a wonderful banquet.  This is the 4th consecutive year that we've had our high school tennis banquet at Oak Lodge and each year it's been a great experience.  The reception center is beautiful with the fresh flowers on each table.  The atmosphere is just so pleasant.  The food is always delicious.  The service is excellent.  Your attention to detail makes hosting an event at Oak Lodge so easy.  I love the fact that I just have to show up and you and your staff have done the rest!

Before I became coach of the tennis team, there was no formal banquet, but rather a get-together in the school cafeteria.  The first year we came to Oak Lodge, the kids complained because they were going to have to "dress up" and eat "fancy" food instead of wearing tennis clothes and eating pizza!  Of course, the parents were thrilled with our "fancy" banquet and thoroughly enjoyed it.  Each year, the kids harass me about the banquet, so this year, I decided to let them vote - Oak Lodge or a casual get-together.  Well, when given the choice, the overwhelming majority voted for a nice banquet at Oak Lodge!  I was so excited because the banquet is always one of my favorite parts of the tennis season.

Thank you, again, for helping the PBS tennis teams make memories to cherish for a lifetime.

Sincerely,

Thank You!
Angela Gregoire

Testimonials

Dear Ms. Dona and the rest of the Oak Lodge staff:

I had knowledge of the awesomeness of Oak Lodge because you did my sister's reception, and choosing Oak Lodge for my wedding and reception was one of the best decisions I ever made. The months of prep were made pretty much stress-free because you took care of all the details--all I had to worry about was the cake, bouquets, and, of course, the dress. Though there were many different coordinators I worked with over the months before my wedding date, each was professional, reassuring, and made me feel confident my dream would be fulfilled, as it most definitely was!

The DJ group you recommended was amazing, the food was incredible-everyone made sure they came up to me to say how wonderful the food was. People were impressed by the efficient way the room was transformed from a wedding into a reception. Every one of my guests had a wonderful time and continue to tell me when i see them how perfect my wedding was. That gave me such a sense of pride that I had to make sure you knew the impact your hard work had on my husband and me. I can look at my wedding album and do nothing but smile, and that was all thanks to you. And best of all, there were no bridezilla moments to be had! I think for any bride that means everything!

Thanks for everything,


Mrs. Coury Ann Causey

The Reception Center

The reception center is the very essence of what the Oak Lodge is all about. Original brick pavers, Tiffany-style chandelier lighting, and the large copper and oak bar elude warmth and character which is like no other venue in Baton Rouge.

A spacious oak dance floor and a large stage are the focal points of the party. The reception center boasts a large outdoor patio and gazebo, as well.

The reception center can accommodate up to 250 guests for a reception-style event, or 180 guests for a sit-down meal.

The Bienville Room

The Bienville Room was added on to the Oak Lodge in 2005.  Special care was given to this new venue so that the themes of comfort and elegance were carried on.  Large chandelier lighting, a copper bar, and high-end décor ensured that the Bienville room was a perfect complement to the Reception Center.



With a wrought-iron staircase, three sets of 8’ glass French doors, and spacious courtyard patios, the Bienville Room boasts a “New Orleans-feel.”  This venue can accommodate up to 120 guests if booked on its own, or it can be combined with our reception center for a party of up to 400 guests.

Wedding Reception Packages

Amenities Includes the Following:

• The beautiful Oak Lodge for at least three hours staffed with courteous and friendly people
• Unlimited cuisine prepared from “scratch”
• Attendant to slice and serve the Wedding and Groom’s cake
• Tailored “to-go honeymoon” box for the bride and groom
• Complimentary bottles of champagne for toasting during the cake cutting ceremony and a bottle in the “honeymoon” box
• One hour wedding rehearsal with the wedding package
• Availability of satellite music, CD player, background music, television/VCR, audio and video through our surround sound system
• Service on fine china, glass, and silverware
• Fine linens to the floor with a variety of colors
• White Chair covers, fresh flowers and candles for each guest table
• Experienced Oak Lodge wedding coordinator available on site as needed throughout the wedding process

The Orleans Room

The Orleans Room is our newest venue, with a recent opening in April of 2009.  Characterized by a very open floor plan with brick walls, oak flooring, and New Orleans-style lighting, this is the perfect room for any event…from a corporate seminar, rehearsal dinner, to a birthday or anniversary celebration.

The 120” screen and mounted projector are an added attraction of this versatile venue.  In fact, several of our clients have incorporated a slide show to be displayed of the honoree during the event, and their guests have loved it!  The Orleans Room can accommodate up to 140 guests for your special event.

Testimonial

"I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making our dream come true. All the decorations were breath-taking! Mrs. Dona, you have SO much talent. Words cannot express my happiness for that day. The food was awesome! Everything was perfect! Thanks to the both of you! I have never seen a prettier wedding setting in my entire life…all the lighting, flowers, and great staff! We thank everyone at the Oak Lodge. You will always be special in my heart!

Thank You!
Jennifer Dyer MacNealy & Zachary MacNealy"