Wow! Where to even begin. Stella Plantation is absolutely beautiful!! It was so nice to find a setting like this just 45 min from the city, which allowed us to show our guests a completely different side of New Orleans. The event space is amazing and so is the space for the wedding party to get ready beforehand. Caroline, the events manager / planner, is incredible. She is reliable, extremely responsive, and so pleasant! We had so many questions and wanted to do incorporate many unique and nuanced components into our reception and she helped us through each with a smile and a can-do attitude. She has great relationships with several top-notch vendors, so even though you get to have a completely DIY and personalized experience if you wish, you also have so much support and assistance from Caroline and her entire network. One of our vendors backed out at the last minute and Caroline found us a new one (at an even better price) within hours! This was a destination wedding for my husband a... Read morend me so her attentiveness and willingness to help us with anything and everything was even more appreciated. I highly recommend Stella Plantation as a venue both because of the natural beauty and how well maintained it is, and because Caroline and the staff are absolutely fantastic. As a bride, I felt so comfortable throughout the planning process and was thrilled to see our fairytale vision become a reality.

Everything about Stella is perfect and you should absolutely book it for your wedding or event if you are looking for a outdoor/plantation venue. We had out December 9th, 2017 Sangeet event (wedding event 1 for Indian wedding weekends) at Stella and from start to finish we are so happy with how everything turned out. Selecting the venue: We chose stella on our first visit to New Orleans (we are from New York) in April. Our only concerns were the distance from downtown where our guests were going to be staying, and the backup plan for inclement weather. In the end we decided the place and overall value were worth those risks and booked it! Wedding Planning: Everything regarding Stella in terms of planning was easy and amazing. From site visits by our vendors, to responsiveness for meetings and calls, to flexibility in last minute changes - Caroline made it very easy for us to plan our big fat indian affair at the plantation. This is particularly amazing considering we were out... Read more of town and only ever visited the venue twice before the big day! The Event: This weekend ended up being one of the coldest on record for New Orleans so we had to make some big changes to our layout and fast. With Caroline's help we booked a tent and outdoor heaters to make the beautiful lawn usable in the near freezing temps. During the event Caroline helped to make sure we could close the tent and get the heater in the tent working to make it as comfortable as possible for the majority of the event when people were inside. While we wish we had better weather the wildly unepxected conditions were dealt with wonderfully by Stella and in the end we have no regrets :) Thank you so much for making our event so special. Caroline really went above and beyond in every opportunity she could. We only wish we could come back and do it again :)

I fell in love the moment I arrive to Stella! Being from Arizona this place was to die for, the trees, the grass and the buildings! It was such a pleasure working with Caroline Parrone while planning our wedding. She is so kind and made sure every detail was exactly what we wanted! Stella provides a whole list of vendors they work with and everyone was professional and amazing!!

We had our wedding ceremony and reception at Stella Plantation on 9/3/2016, and we cannot say enough about it. The venue was absolutely perfect, multiple guests told us that it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The grounds are stunningly beautiful, and the venue is truly versatile – the staff is able to transform it to become your dream wedding. The manicured grounds and magnificent oak trees made a gorgeous backdrop for the ceremony and pictures. We loved the yard games Stella provided for extra entertainment for the guests. Even the bathrooms are beautiful. Stella Plantation is a hidden gem where we had a wedding better than we could have imagined. Caroline was amazing through the entire planning process and even better on the wedding day. She truly cared about us and made sure this day was perfect and special for us. From the beginning she strove to understand who we are and what we care about (good food, good drinks, beautiful scenery and a good time for all ... Read moreof our guests). She had creative ideas for décor, guest favors, and photo ops to make the day extra special for us and our loved ones. She made Stella Plantation and the wedding day “ours,” and went above and beyond to take care of all the little details on the wedding day so we could enjoy the experience (gathering items to send home with us, paying the vendors, gathering cards, providing bug spray, the list goes on). She also understood how stressed I got from planning the details, and made the process simple and easy to take as much stress from me as possible. I really can’t say enough about what an amazing wedding planner she is – she is simply the best. We couldn’t have done it without her.

We are from out of state and were searching for a venue. We compared Oak Alley, Nottoway and Stella Plantation, and my now husband and I were unanimous about going with Stella as our venue. Not only was it a fraction of the cost.. but we fell in luv with Caroline when we met her. You see, I am very big on customer service-- something I feel is lacking a lot in the industry today, so that was my stipulation when we went to view these venues. I didn't want a venue that was going to "sell" us something we didn't want. I wanted someone who genuinely wanted to host our wedding and make it the best day possible for us. Caroline initially told us that she is from New York (ding ding!), which to me is a flag that means she is a fast-paced worker with a great work ethic (I'm originally from the midwest, so work ethic is very high on my list of musts). She immediately shared with us several ideas for our wedding, ways to save, gave us vendors to vet, and more! We were sold! We could not have mad... Read moree a better decision. She was consistently helpful throughout the entire process. Being out of state and planning a wedding can be difficult. We were beyond appreciative of the help you provided us to make it the best day of our lives, AND stay in our budget. The grounds were beautiful on the day of the wedding. We go lucky and managed to find the driest day of the weekend in several weekends (someone was watching over us!), and everything was so lush and green. Several of our guests now how their family photos with Stella as the backdrop because everything was so perfect. The wedding day itself went off without any problems. We hired Caroline as our day-of coordinator, and she was on top of EVERYTHING! She scheduled everything and everyone, moved our guests where they may have been needed, informed our vendors of any changes, and more. We are so grateful we chose Stella as our venue and Caroline as our Coordinator. We could not have been happier!

I cannot say enough WONDERFUL things about Stella Plantation and Caroline Parrone, the event manager there. My husband and I got married at Stella in March and never once regretted our decision in choosing Stella for our ceremony and reception. For what all you get at this venue, it is a terrific value. First, the grounds are beautiful and provide the perfect backdrop for your wedding photos. Second, the reception tent is very spacious, climate-controlled, and permanent to the property (which is perfect as far as not having to worry about possible rain). Third, they have on-site cottage areas for the bridal party and groomsmen to get ready in day of, which also photograph well. For catering and the bar, we went with Stella's recommended vendor (New Orleans Catering) and it was great. We also went with Stella's recommended fireworks display vendor, which also was great. Beyond just the grounds themselves and recommended vendors, on the day of our ceremony, Caroline went above an... Read mored beyond to help make sure our day was executed well with as limited stress as possible. She was a great help to my wedding planner and her assistants by helping do whatever needed to be done. I would highly recommend considering Stella as your wedding venue!

We had our ceremony and reception at Stella on 3/5/16, my husband and I, along with our 175 guests had the most unforgettable, beautiful, fun, romantic and classy outdoor wedding experience. Every single one of our guests has told us that it was the best wedding they had ever been to. My husband and I, along with most of our guests, are from Illinois, and Caroline Parrone did the most amazing job referring us to vendors, helping us with decisions and providing her wedding coordination services. Stella is even more majestic and beautiful in person than any photo we could find online. Thank you Stella and Caroline for the most beautiful day of our lives

We had our ceremony here and everything was beautiful. I had so many guests tell me during and after the wedding how beautiful everything was at Stella. Caroline helped me out so much and was able to work with me on having my dream ceremony there. We picked to have our ceremony underneath the beautiful oak trees during sunset time and the scenery was beautiful. Thank you Stella Plantation and Caroline!

Stella Plantation, or what I like to refer to it as, the perfect little hidden gem! The grounds are very magical, you will walk through some of the oldest oak trees surrounded by beauty, so many options Outside or inside, bridal suite, cook house your options are endless. We picked Stella for our big day and we are happy we did, with the help of Caroline (Stella's wedding Coordinator) everything went smoothly- she is so kind and she takes the extra mile to go above and beyond. My husband and I will never forget the magic here on our wedding night, our family and friends were blown away! If you are looking for your perfect hidden gem, look no further have your own experience at Stella and it will Be one of a kind. In house Catering: New Orleans Catering, absolutely amazing! Capture this Photobooth: so fun, friendly, they are a Must have, book with your package!

My mom and I went to 11 different venues before checking out Stella Plantation. I knew I wanted an outdoor wedding with that southern charm, without all the noise from the busy streets. Going to Stella I always had in the back of my mind that it was a little too far out but once I arrived, I knew I had to get married under their oak trees! It wasn't until August that I was introduced to Caroline, Stella's event manager. She was amazing! She is always on top of things, always got back to me quick! Fast forward to my wedding day, it was an 80% chance of rain. I knew I wouldn't get my ceremony under the oak trees. Caroline suggested the Carriage house, instead of the tent, which I loved! It had never been done before. Even through the horrible down pour, Caroline took care of it all. I got many compliments on her and how hard she worked to make the day special for us even with the rain pouring down! Stella did not disappoint and I would HIGHLY recommend them! If you're looking for an o... Read moreutdoor, southern wedding, this is the place for you!

My expectations of the wedding day were far exceeded! Not only is this such a beautiful and unique venue, but Caroline is seriously the BEST coordinator. She went above and beyond to accommodate us throughout the entire planning process and although I was incredibly indecisive she was still exceptionally patient. She was a tremendous help during the days leading up to the wedding by coordinating with outside vendors, but also the day of the wedding where she was actually out there setting up decor with us. She was easily accessible and always there to answer my questions which made the process so much less stressful than it otherwise could've been. She made sure everything went smoothly and as planned and honestly I didn't have a single worry...the day turned out absolutely perfect! The grounds are perfect for an outdoor ceremony with southern charm, so we knew right away that we wanted our ceremony to take place under the gorgeous oak trees in front of the plantation. Being that... Read more my husband and I both grew up in Plaquemines Parish having our wedding at Stella made the day even more special. The facilities at Stella are SO convenient. All of the girls were able to get ready in the Guest House before the wedding, while all of the guys were getting ready in the Cook House right next door. Being able to do this made it so much easier! We were able to bring our own food to heat up on the stove and chill our mimosas in the fridge. They have a full table for you to eat, two bathrooms (one with a shower), and a hairdressing/makeup bar as well. The tent used for the reception is a big open floor, which was great for us since we have a huge family that LOVES to dance! All of our guests were calling us afterwards to tell us how great of a time they had. My husband and I had soooo much fun and wish we could go back and do it all over again! I highly highly recommend Stella...you won't be disappointed!

Stella is a such a gem! We are from out of town and did a lot of research on the perfect location for our wedding. The grounds are beautiful with all the oak trees and manicured lawns, and all of the indoor facilities are well-maintained and modern (which was hard to find in all the other 'charming' locations we looked at!). Though it was about 45 minutes outside the city, all of our guests found it well worth the ride when they walked through the oak trees to our ceremony! True southern beauty. Krystle and Caroline and the entire staff made the planning, contracts and setup very easy and pleasant and their caterer was a hit too. I was confident in their ability to handle any situation the day-of and not involve me unless it was absolutely necessary - a trustworthy planning team is a must! Caroline even helped fix my bustle in a moment of need! All hands on deck :) I can't say enough good things about this place! I highly recommend Stella for any of your events; the grounds are... Read more a beautiful blank canvas for whatever style you want!

We had our daughters wedding at Stella Plantation on 9/26/15. Although this review is late, everything at Stella was right on time. The grounds are absolutely beautiful, manicured, and everything, very well kept. Rental of The Guest House and The Cook House allowed us the time and ability to actually take it all in. Although this is all true, the most astounding aspect of this experience was dealing with the staff. Caroline Parrone(On Site Coordinator) is awesome. She would go above and beyond to make sure that everything was right. By the time it was over, she seemed more like family. Don't get me wrong, I never like spending money, but this was truly a great experience and I definitely would do it again.

We had the most amazing time. Everything was beautiful and Caroline was great to work with. Everything was even more than I expected.