Latrobe's On Royal — Local services in New Orleans

If you are planning an event or wedding- do not go further, call Latrobe’s now. You cannot have a better experience than at this beautiful historic space with the rockstar team led by Millie, Hana and Rylan. We had our wedding ceremony and reception here in November 2021 and cannot say enough about how much we loved it.

The Space: You are in awe by how grand and historic every part of the space is from the entryway to the reception space. The ceilings are very high, the color of the space is warm and you truly do not need to decorate very much because the space is so beautiful. It also is very flexible for your number of guests and flow of events. We decided to do both our ceremony and reception here. We had the ceremony in the courtyard space (which is indoors) and then flowed through into the reception space for our cocktail-style reception. We had about 120 guests and it felt very comfortable. Definitely suggest doing the cocktail-style reception. We wanted to do a seated dinner, but ended up choosing the cocktail-style reception. It gave guests more flexibility and more dancing!

The Food and Drink: WOW- everything is delicious here. We had many guests say this was the best food they had ever had at a wedding and many said it was the best food they had in New Orleans! The menu is expansive to fit any event and they are creative to fit your event or audience, especially when it comes to accommodating food allergies. Make sure to order the Ahi Tuna and the rice and beans- our favorites! Also, the bar is amazing- folks drink sazeracs to old fashioneds all night!! The bar packages include everything you need.

The Planning: Working with Millie, Hana and Rylan was so fun, organized and they never let you become overwhelmed. They take care and think of every detail so you do not need a wedding planner, unless you need major help on things unrelated to the wedding space. Not only did they help us with the details related to the venue, they ensured that we were thinking about a smooth whole wedding day including tips for our officiant, organizing our photo list to organizing the second line. When you sign your contract they also give you a list of vendors- we used it for every decision from decorating, hotel blocks, and hair.

The People: This may be slightly repetitive but all of the staff at Latrobe's are just so kind and thoughtful at every turn. The planning process with Millie, Hana and Rylan was a delight and they were patient when we had a million repetitive questions and encouraging as we embarked on planning our wedding while we lived far away. I even caught them at one point helping sew one of our guests dresses that had ripped- they really show the best care. The other staff from the waitstaff to bartenders were truly kind, thoughtful and so hospitable. Q who took us around all night made us feel comfortable, cared for and so special.

The Couples Experience: Guests had the best experience but we should also say as the couple it was so thoughtfully laid out. The flow for my husband and I was perfect. After the ceremony, they had a plate of food with champagne for my husband and I to enjoy with a moment of quiet before we entered the party. They checked on us throughout the night to make sure we had anything we needed. We felt so cared for and got to eat which no couple ever says!

We are already starting to save up to do another party for an anniversary at Latrobe’s. You will only regret not going...

Bride here! I have nothing but the highest regard for this place and the people here who made my wedding an absolute triumph!

While you're planning your wedding, you'll find that the Ladies Latrobe (Millie, Rylan and Hana) are organized, professional, highly experienced, and pragmatic all while somehow having great energy and keeping things fun. They keep detailed notes from your conversations, collect copies of your Save-The-Date and invitations etc., hear your plans and make helpful suggestions. They respond to emails promptly and answer the phone which are both huge for a bride planning a wedding. They seem to really love the wedding/events business.

While you're at your wedding, service staff and event coordinators will cater to you and your family while making sure that your guests are thriving. I don't know how they do it. The staff at Latrobe's seems to be keenly aware of what a bride and groom need on their wedding day. Since it was my first time as a bride, I had no idea what I would need, but they anticipated it all and delivered quite a memorable experience to me and my guests. My advice for brides choosing Latrobe's is to trust fall into their expertise and know that you will be taken care of.

I was surprised that immediately after the ceremony, my shiny brand new husband and I were ushered to a private room with a table set for two, and served dinner and drinks. Staff left us to talk and have private time to reflect on our wedding day leading up to that moment. We mostly sat wide-eyed across from each other speaking intermittently only to geek out and say things like "Holy s@#% we're married!!" between bites of appetizers. Once we decided to rejoin the reception, we felt connected, grounded and ready to party. I know this was a special experience because I have heard from other brides/grooms that you won't eat, sit down or see your new spouse during your reception. But Latrobe's doesn't accept that this is how a wedding should be, and instead built in time for my husband and me to do all three of those things for as long as we wanted.

Before the ceremony, my family and I were introduced to a personal assistant (shout out to Q!) who, during the reception, refilled our drinks and otherwise made sure we were having a great time.

My husband and I are so grateful for this experience and have nothing but memories of fun and joy from our wedding day...

Latrobe's on Royal is the perfect wedding venue! As an out of town bride, booking at Latrobe's made the planning process way easier. So much so that we did not feel the need to hire a wedding planner. The venue's highly-skilled and experienced team are able to provide helpful insights every step of the way and are always willing to answer questions. Their vendor list is very helpful, everyone they recommended did an incredible job. The building itself is nothing short of magical. Giving our guests a real taste of New Orleans was incredibly important. If our guests did nothing else during their trip, we wanted them to feel like they had an experience unique to the city. Latrobe's definitely helped us achieve that. From the beautiful courtyard complete with burning gas lamps, to the grand banking room, to the wonderful food selection of delicious regional delicacies. Many of our guests told us that they felt they had been transported back in time. That it was the best, most unique wedding they had ever attended - and with the best food! Lastly, the team at Latrobe's is incredible - I actually miss talking to them every week! (LOL) Rylan, Hana, and Millie are the best. I am so grateful for their expertise, patience, and kindness during the entire planning process. A big thank you to Rylan especially for her guidance during our tasting and rehearsal! We would also like to thank the day-of event team, including Marté and David, who made us feel so special on our wedding day. Many of our guests commented on the kindness of the Latrobe's staff who made them feel so welcome. In conclusion, there are simply not enough stars to accurately review Latrobe's! If you have been searching for a venue in New Orleans, congratulations, you've found it! Trust me. We will cherish the...