Degas House

This is a museum and event space. I attended a wedding. It was well decorated and outfitted with everything necessary. The service employees were professional and very helpful. Even the museum cat was friendly! It was a beautiful wedding and the band was wonderful. The food was decent but not spectacular. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Margot was our guide. She was very informative and entertaining. The fact that she was related to Degas and was able to provide an insiders view greatly added to the overall experience.

Reviewed on Google Maps

A glimpse into the events surrounding famed french painter Edgar Degas during his 5 month visit to New Orleans. Hosted by Degas' grand nieces who have invested many hours researching the period.

Reviewed on Google Maps

This review is 6 months late, but still well deserved. We were married in February 2017, at the very start of Mardi Gras. Having visited many venues up and down and all around New Orleans, The Degas House was a last minute and most welcoming addition . From that first meeting with Cindy we felt at home in New Orleans, and knew this was exactly the hospitality we wanted to extend to our guests. We were on a budget, knowing we wanted to host our guests for 4 days of varied events, to really give them a taste of New Orleans, and the Degas House made that possible. It is a 1-stop shop for cocktails and reception, amazing indoor and outdoor layout, home made local cuisine, and a hospitable staff. I found photos of many types of weddings here - from highly elegant to colorful and unique, we opted for an elegant 'backyard' wedding, showcasing the beauty of the space itself. Cindy and the team were incredibly accommodating allowing us to ship all of our decor over in advance and storing it, making sure we were always fed well, patiently answering all our questions and handling any situations day of the wedding for us. We also rented the bridal suite, and it was beautiful for photos, plenty of room for all the friends and family who were hanging out while we were getting ready and a beautiful huge bed to rest in. Truly a memorable day for us and our family.

If you want to give your guests a true taste of New Orleans hospitality, I highly recommend the Degas House More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Amazing!! Absolutely amazing!! My husband and I just had our wedding there last weekend and I can not say enough kind words about this staff and venue. We planned this wedding in six weeks from out of state and from beginning to end, it was perfect. It was so nice having everything in one spot and we really had very little to handle. They took care of EVERYTHING. One of our favorite moments was when one of the servers came out on the dance floor and showed us how to do the Cupid Shuffle. She rocked it!! So fun. Then, the next morning, having a relaxing cup of coffee on the same beautiful courtyard that held our family and friends the night before... perfect. Thank you so much! Loved every second of our day. Thank you. More...

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Our wedding reception was absolutely perfect. I cannot imagine a better place to get married. Seriously everyone went out of their way to ensure that our wedding day was unique and personal. One of the best moments was when my husband and I arrived from the ceremony, the staff had set up a private candle lit table in the parlor so we could eat and relax before the reception. They brought in our passed appetizers and even had champagne and sparkling grape juice (my husband doesn't drink) on ice for us. My husband and I agree that this was a highlight of the evening since it gave us a chance to soak in the excitement of the day and remember why we were there. The day of, Cindy was incredible. She really took care of everything and made us feel special. We had a little bit of trouble getting in touch with her during the planning but I think that was half our fault. All in all everything was fantastic and hands down would do it all over again. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

It is the perfect venue for an intimate wedding. The wedding suite was wonderful in the history in the room. The staff was great and the food was outrageously amazing there for breakfast! At night with the strung lights and our loving friends and family, it was a magical place. Loved that it was an all inclusive deal, though the cake, candles decor, flowers, and music for the event. When we arrived the week after Madi Gras, they were not ready for a wedding, but in two day, it was camera ready! Cindy, the coordinator there went over and beyond to make it more than special for our wedding. The extra for a wedding butler was worth every cent; they were attentive to my every need. I would highly recommend this place for a wedding and would do it all again at the same place. My husband and I were very very happy with the professionalism and details the entire staff took to make our wedding just what we wanted.
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Reviewed on WeddingWire

We wanted to schedule a last minute (within a month and a half) wedding in New Orleans. I was frantically looking at venues that were way over our budget, or couldn't be reserved for less than 100 people. A friend from the city suggested I call Degas House and it was the best decision I could have made! The venue is priced per person, so it's perfect for smaller gatherings like ours was. I was really impressed with the quality of everything from food, to service. The coordinator, Cindy was very helpful thought the whole thing, even with all the other things going on. A few hours before the wedding started, she was walking another couple through their wedding schedule. She made sure to give everyone the time they needed, and didn't rush anything. It was a very laid-back experience, and at the end of the day, we were married! I would definitely suggest using Degas House to any bride and groom that want a quality experience for their laid back, small wedding! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

The Degas House was the first and last venue that I visited when searching for a place to have my wedding and reception. I immediately fell in love with the charm of the house, grounds, and wonderful staff. It was the only venue that provided everything that I needed to make my event successful and beautiful including lodging. I owe the success of my event to the staff especially to the super-creative wedding coordinator/event planner, Eva Tracey (whom wears many hats.) She met with me several times during the process and kept me well-informed of all things that I needed to be concerned with. I did not have to lift a finger during the whole process which allowed me to completely enjoy my wedding without stress. All I had to do was make decisions (basically say "yes or no" to questions.) The Degas House is such a package. They provide food, decor, staffing, chairs, linens, liquor, and so on etc. It was the only venue that didn't have a separate charge for every little thing. The staff took care of everything from start to finish and it was such an easy ordeal. Eva also set up a tasting where my husband and I could try all the delicious offerings that would be served at the reception. Eva was very organized and the time-line of my wedding was scripted. I was escorted to the necessary places when I had to be there and the wedding was a SUCCESS!! My friends actually said that it was the best wedding that they had ever attended. EVERYONE commented on how smoothly things went and that there was never a dirty glass, plate, or napkin on any table at any time. Ms. Sharon rocked in the kitchen and everyone also said how great the food was. Ms. Elaine took care of all the ladies upstairs for the dressing of the bride and couldn't have been any sweeter. All these lovely people made my wedding day/night so successful and memorable. I cannot say more about how great the staff was!! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Everything went perfectly with the Degas House. The attention to detail and flexibility to work with all of our various needs along the way was just amazing. The experience was all very personal, and the staff super wonderful to work with. They were so willing to help with any questions that came up all along the way. We stayed there, got ready there, and had the ceremony and reception all on site. That got rid of so much potential stress by doing everything there. I definitely recommend to anyone planning a nice and personal wedding in New Orleans! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Couldn't be happier with Eva and the whole team at the Degas House. The grounds were beautiful, the food was excellent, no one's drink was ever empty it was an all around A+++

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Our wedding at the Degas House was everything that I ever imagined as my wedding. Eva was wonderful to work with and was incredibly sweet and understanding. The staff works with you in getting what you need for your big day. We rented a dance floor to go in the back of the courtyard for dancing which was a great decision! I would also recommend staying doing their package that involves the Estelle Suite and the Dressing of the Bride package. Because we were able to stay at the venue the night before, get ready there, and simply walk downstairs for the ceremony, it made the day incredibly easy and stress free. It was a magical day, to say the least, and the atmosphere of the Degas House was perfect for our wedding! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Eva and the rest of the staff at the Degas House worked tirelessly to make sure that our wedding day was everything we had planned. Eva was always quick to answer my questions and concerns prior to the wedding day, which were frequent since this was a destination wedding. She always put me at ease. The venue is beautiful! During the ceremony, Eva and the staff were so sweet, engaging the guests and anticipating everyone's needs. I never had to ask for anything. The food was fabulous, the ambiance was beautiful, and the people involved in making everything come together were fantastic. After the ceremony, we arrived in our room to find that they had wrapped up leftovers for us, took care of the cake so we could celebrate one year later, and left champagne for us by the Jacuzzi tub. We can't wait to come back! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Eva, Ms. Sharon and entire staff at the Degas House was extremely warm and friendly. I was an out of town bride and Eva was professional, responsive and extremely helpful in coordinating and planning my wedding. She helped providing honest and true comparisons that fit within my budget for florists, photographers and so on. During the weekend of my wedding there was a bit of rain and honestly all went fine -- our guests enjoyed the food, entertainment and the entire establishment... everyone was dancing and having a great time. Eva was also excellent with giving suggestions of what worked in other weddings as side dessert tables, sparklers and so on. It was quite romantic. We also got the Estelle suite and that was fantastic as well, the service was delightful and our bridal party enjoyed the extra treats and champagne. I am so happy we chose this location-- in fact I chose it without doing a tour of the venue (a family member did in place) however when I visited in November (as well as the phone calls leading up to November) I found the venue to be accommodating, delightful, elegant and Eva & staff to be ever so assuring! :) I highly recommend the venue. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Everyone at the Degas House was amazingly caring and attentive! I could not have planned a destination wedding without the helpful suggestions and constant reassurance of Eva. On the big weekend, Miss Sharon, Eva, and the whole team took excellent care of us. Every detail was perfect, the venue was stunning and the food was delicious. I highly highly recommend the Degas House to any bride and groom looking for a warm, wonderful wedding. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

A perfect event from start to finish. The entire staff made our night truly special!

Reviewed on WeddingWire

This venue is beautiful! The pictures just don't do it justice. I am from Louisiana but have been living in Florida for the past three years and all I had was pictures of the place to go off of. It was beautiful but I had doubts about the space. I saw it for the first time a week before my wedding and I was almost in tears, it was perfect! The lighting was beautiful, they allowed us to use a few decorations they had-floor lanterns ect- and thinking back, I fall in love all over again! The staff was amazing and Eva the wedding coordinator was an absolute delight to work with! She was SO sweet and accommodated my every worry! We can't wait to go back and see them again. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

The venue is absolutely gorgeous! We not only had our destination wedding there, but we also booked the entire bed and breakfast.
BEWARE if you do the same you will not have the home to yourself. They will still continue to book tours and have other people walking through the home. We were aware of the daytime tours, but not aware that we would be having around a dozen extra guests for breakfast the day of. We had to share breakfast with strangers and a crying baby. I would also advise making sure all of your cash and valuables are locked and well hidden as we actually had a tablet come up missing with our wedding music on it.
The actual wedding was great, I loved my coordinator and the kitchen manager is amazing! The entire staff that worked the wedding were very professional and did everything that they could to make the day everything I wanted it to be.
I think if I had been made aware of these things before the wedding I would be much less upset by them. More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Wedding planner super sweet but lacked experience and firm direction during my event. After the ceremony my wedding party was scattered and it took way too much time to gather them for the pics. The order of events were unfortunately disorganized . Despite this , it was a beautiful ceremony, guest enjoyed the food, and the backdrops for pics were exactly what I wanted. I still managed to have the wedding of my dreams. My advice , ask questions about details and make sure your planner for the big day knows exactly what to do and where to do it More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

When my now husband and I decided to have our destination wedding in New Orleans, we wanted it to have the feel of this beautiful historic city. When we found The Degas House, it was everything we were looking for. We were married on what turned out to be a beautiful Friday evening in the courtyard at this splendid bed and breakfast on Esplanade Avenue. The setting is gorgeous and provides the perfect New Orleans ambiance. We checked out the Estelle Suite for the day and night of the wedding and it was the perfect place for me to get ready for the big day and for me and my husband to stay that night. We also received breakfast in bed the next morning. The staff at the Degas House, including Rachel, Cindy, and Ms. Sharon, put everything together and we did not have to lift a finger! The food was wonderful and everything went off without a hitch! All my guests had a wonderful time! The Degas House is the perfect place to get married in New Orleans! More...

Reviewed on WeddingWire

A magical setting full of extremely helpful staff. The Degas House really allowed us to make our wedding our own, adding personal touches that meant a lot to us.

Reviewed on WeddingWire

i loved my experience with the degas house. it was a unique place to get married and they were very flexible and responsive with my needs

Reviewed on WeddingWire

i loved my experience with the degas house. it was a unique place to get married and they were very flexible and responsive with my needs

Reviewed on WeddingWire

Amazing experience. One of the easiest events I have ever planned thanks to them!

Reviewed on WeddingWire