Abita Quail Farm
This former quail farm, which is set on 53 acres in Abita Springs, has been transformed into a premier location for wedding celebrations. Couples can choose from three beautiful ballrooms, and work with the staff to create a custom menu. 23185 Highway 435, Abita Springs, 985-892-5176, abitaquailfarm.com
Beau ChÊne Country Club
The Beau Chêne Country Club — located on 351 acres in Mandeville — recently renovated its clubhouse and is the perfect location for weddings, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and bridesmaid luncheons. Available to non-members, the country club features two spacious and elegant adjoining rooms that can accommodate more than 300 guests for receptions or 180 guests for seated events (with customizable menus available). The adjoining lobby and Morgan’s Bar can be used for cocktail receptions, and outdoor ceremonies also can be arranged. 602 N. Beau Chêne Drive, Mandeville, 985-845-3571, beauchenecc.com
Benedict’s Plantation
Benedict’s Plantation, which is known for its premier on-site catering services, features two event facilities that can accommodate up to 100 guests for an intimate event at the plantation home, or up to 350 guests in the grand ballroom. The plantation offers customizable packages, all of which include unlimited menu selections, four bar selections with no extra charge for signature cocktails, luxe table linens, customizable table decor and room layout, a bridal coordinator and event setup and clean up. 1144 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-626-4557, benedictsplantation.net
Fleur De Lis Event Center
One of the highest-rated venues in the Greater New Orleans area, Fleur De Lis Event Center was also featured on TLC’s “Four Weddings.” In addition to beautiful architecture that’s a perfect backdrop for photos, the all-inclusive venue offers indoor and outdoor spaces for weddings and receptions. Services include wedding décor, a private newlywed dinner, a bridal coordinator, a premier bridal suite, an officiant, custom reception lighting, an in-house caterer, bar service, a DJ and more. 1645 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-626-9118, fleurdeliseventcenter.com
The Greystone
Featuring six acres of gardens, ponds, a gazebo and a ballroom (with gorgeous chandeliers, coffered ceilings, dark hardwood floors and a luxurious bridal suite), The Greystone also offers professional planning services for weddings and receptions. Enjoy a social hour prior to the reception with passed hors d’oeuvres and an open bar, followed by the wedding ceremony (at The Gazebo, The Greystone Pond or The Grand Ballroom), and the reception in The Grand Ballroom. 935 Clausel St., Mandeville, 985-264-3464, thegreystonevenue.com
Maison Lafitte
Listed on the National Register of Historical Places, Maison Lafitte is a historic antebellum-style venue built in the late 1800s in the heart of Old Mandeville. The renovated 3,900-square-foot home can accommodate up to 300 guests, and it features a 1,500-square-foot wraparound porch. There’s also an open-air 2,600-square-foot covered and panel-optional pavilion that connects to the back of the house and a second-floor bridal suite. The venue is available for a multitude of events ranging from bridal showers and luncheons to engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and wedding celebrations. 402 Lafitte St., Mandeville, 985-778-2045, maison-lafitte.com
Pontchartrain Yacht Club
The Pontchartrain Yacht Club — the only event facility located directly on the shores of Lake Pontchartrain — flaunts a state-of-the-art clubhouse with a wraparound porch. Offering gorgeous views of the water, the clubhouse is available for weddings, receptions and private events (such as bridal showers), and non-members are able to rent the space. An on-site events coordinator will ensure that all details are carried out to perfection. 140 Jackson Ave., Mandeville, 985-626-3192, pontyc.org
Southern Hotel
Located in Covington, the gorgeous Southern Hotel is a historic property dating back to 1907 (when it was established as a physical and spiritual retreat). The hotel also has added The Greenwood event venue — just three miles from the hotel — to its properties, including two ballrooms and a 300-year-old live oak tree in the heart of its grounds. The former Benedictine convent features stunning indoor and outdoor spaces, preserved architecture, Italian marble floors, an original bell tower and limestone grotto. 428 E. Boston St., Covington, 844-866-1907; 75082 LA-25, Covington, 985-400-5660, southernhotel.com