Tour Le Pavillon Reception Venues in Lafayette La.
Walk into anyone’s home or office and you will find a plethora of invites for Spring and Summer covering their refrigerator and message boards. Those are just paper invitations. There are plenty more electronic invitations making the rounds and holding dates for Spring and Summer events.
What is all the celebrating about? In a word, everything! As expected, weddings are always in the mix of invitations received this time of year. Other special events asking for your attendance are graduations, showers, cotillions, recitals, and retirement parties. Adding further to the list of engagements you are invited to attend are invitations to reunions, fundraisers, and awards gatherings.
Throw in the special school events that your children and teens are invited to, like prom, speech team competitions, and theatrical productions, and something is happening nearly every day and evening. Where are all these events taking place? Usually, special occasions call for unique event venues.
Acadiana has a stand-out special event venue in the heart of the city.  Le Pavillon is an event center unique in its ability to cater to the desires for the organizers of any type of event.
Formal and semi-formal functions like prom, awards dinners, volunteer recognition banquets, cotillions, and pageants all find the facilities at Le Pavillon first-rate. Large or small, events held at this venue are given the attention to detail needed.
Casual events such as non-profit fundraisers, family reunions, committee meetings, and high school reunions benefit from being held at this central Acadiana venue. Close to major and boutique hotels and the airport, those traveling from out-of-town to attend special events rave about the locale.
An outstanding location is just one facet of the amenities offered at Le Pavillon. Special service providers that are stand-outs in their fields can be sourced through this venue. Photographers, Caters, Dee Jays, Florists, Make-up Artists, and Special Event Planners can all be secured with the experienced help of the dedicated Le Pavillon staff.
Truly a one-stop location, this special events venue can accommodate with various size rooms and set-up configurations as well. Whatever size space needed, this venue can adapt to the situation. For instance, the grand ballroom can be configured with vast space for dancing the night away at a prom or row upon row of tables and chairs for a business conference or training session to introduce a new product or service.
More intimate spaces are available for Mother’s Day Luncheons, fundraising meetings, and volunteer recognition ceremonies. All rooms are beautifully appointed with old-world charm. Our hospitable staff serve attendees with care to further add to the atmosphere of Southern warmth.
As you sift through your invitations this spring, chances are you will be visiting the Lafayette special event venue Le Pavillon. Planning an event, schedule your tour of Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette to turn your event into an affair to remember. Once you see the possibilities of how the beautiful spaces of this venue can be utilized, you will have found your go-to special event venue for all life’s special moments.

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​​Gardeners will tell you May is all about growing and blooming things. Brides will tell you it’s all about flowers and greenery, regardless of the month, when you are planning the flora for your wedding celebration that will decorate the wedding venue.

Bridal publications and florists are noticing three main trends involving flowers and greenery for 2018 nuptials:  color blocking is big, less is more, and everything old is new again.

Flowers for nuptials over the past five years have leaned for the most part to romantic garden themes. Fresh, cut bouquets and blooms were used in excess. 2018 trends are leaning to simple, monochromatic looks with traditional blooms being used if flowering plants are used at all.

Some takes on the theme include:
Using dried flowers:  many brides opt to preserve their bouquet by drying the blooms. Florist decided to cut out the drying process and have the keepsake already preserved for the big day.  Dried bouquets and arrangements don’t need water and won’t wilt if temperatures warm up.  Two great reasons florists and brides are opting for dried arrangements.

Two bright colors:
The use of contrasting bright colors, or color blocking, is another trend for 2018 nuptials.  Purple and Gold are two of the most popular colors being used for color blocked arrangements; which is very apt in Louisiana with red and white standing out for the UL lovers. Team colors and/or favorite colors are used in dramatic arrangements that in improvisational shapes and materials; not necessarily flowers and plants.

Going green:
Potted non-blooming plants are becoming a popular choice for bridal floral arrangements.  Different textured leaves and different shades of green make for striking, eye-catching displays that are shared as party favors from environmentally conscious couples. Less waste and a lasting memory of a love that will continue to grow just like the cuttings shared with wedding guests.

Minimal arrangements:
Single bloom bridal bouquets are a hot trend. Imagine the dramatic simplicity of one hydrangea, hibiscus, or magnolia cradled in the bride’s hands. One type of flower, in a different color, for every attendant is also being seen as a minimalist’s dream alternative to bouquets.

Return to the classics:
Florists are seeing renewed interest in flowers considered old-dated just a year or so ago. Roses, carnations, and baby’s breath are all making comebacks. Updates to these traditional blooms are to have them dried and painted in a palette not occurring in nature but provides a visual treat.

Use of regional blooms:
Whatever grows in the region where you live and gives a nod to sustainability is increasing in popularity.  The Southern bride is blessed with many beautiful choices.  Camellias, dogwood, irises, gardenias, and azaleas are just a few blooms that are native to the South.  One couple plans to use pecans, still in their shells, and sweet potato vines in attractive, simple arrangements at their Fall ceremony later this year.
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Wedding flora is just one of the many choices a wedding couple makes, finding a venue to host the wedding is can be a little more taxing, be sure to add Le Pavillon to your list of considerations.  For a private tour of this premier wedding and reception venue call today.

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Gifts for Second Marriages - Le Pavillon - Private Event Venue.
Second marriages are not as uncommon as they were 50 years ago. Couples engaging in a second marriage occur with some regularity today. These marriages often involve couples over 55 years-of-age. Regardless of the number of weddings the bride and groom have between them, there is something they all have in common, that commonality is receiving gifts.

Occasionally the gifts that they receive are toted to wedding venues with some trepidation, especially if you have not taken the time to consider what an appropriate celebration of nuptials would be for those with established households. Today, you can carry your package to the gift table with particular pride because you have considered the following.
Chances are there will not be a gift registry after a first marriage or for couples in their twilight years. Without a gift registry to guide you, you may have to proceed somewhat creatively to give a meaningful gift that is useful to the couples’ new life.

Choosing a themed gift for a special experience, stage of family life or residence is an excellent place to start. Experience gifts are gifts that encourage the couple to do something or go somewhere that will be a unique adventure together or possibly with their grown children and grandchildren.

Examples of experience gifts are:
Dance lessons at a local studio that caters to those desiring to learn the moves to culturally specific dances. Samba, hula, and belly dance classes are common offerings at many dance studios. Consider pairing the lessons with a celebratory meal at a restaurant that serves food typical to the geographic area where the dance originated.

Season Memberships for local cultural events:
local theatre troupes, the symphony or city orchestra, and museums all sell season passes or membership levels that come with tickets to performances and sometimes special events.

Donations to charitable organizations that are dear to the couples’ hearts or whose board of directions or committees they serve on provide the experience of solidifying their commitment to service and community life.

If a local non-profit has a signature event, consider purchasing a table in the couple’s name so they can enjoy a “red carpet” special event after their lives have merged.

Examples of family life gifts that are children and grandchildren friendly would include:
Tickets to a nearby zoo or aquarium. Children of all ages can enjoy a day spent learning about animals and fish in a relaxed setting. In Acadiana, passes to exhibits at Acadian Village or Avery Island would give the whole family a cultural experience indicative of the area.

A Movie Night Basket loaded with DVDs, popcorn, boxes of candy, a couple of pillows and a soft throw can go a long way when it comes to creating beautiful memories for a merged family.

Since many couples maintain two households even after marriage, examples of residence-oriented gifts would include anything duplicated for the homes of the couple:
Identical framed photographs or pieces of artwork.

Barbeque grilling tool, rubs, and sauces for outside fun and dining are a very practical choice. A red checkered lined picnic basket would be a great place to store the grilling goods.
Monogrammed towels are always a classic choice for any living situation.

Whatever you choose to gift the couple, even gift cards or certificates, put it in a package that is exquisitely wrapped. The beauty of the wrapping can be a gift in itself and punctuate the moment of unwrapping.

Need help planning a second wedding and reception?  Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette’s team of experienced wedding professionals can help with even the smallest details, call to schedule a private tour of our wedding and reception venues in Lafayette, La (337) 371-1076.

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For many brides and grooms, wedding planning starts immediately after a couple becomes engaged.  Booking the right venue for the wedding ceremony and reception can be one of the most significant decisions to make in the wedding planning process.  In fact, booking the reception venue is often the first step of the process.  Let our team at Le Pavillon handle some of the stress of planning the big day with as much or as little involvement as you prefer.

As brides and grooms embark on the search for the perfect venue, the perfect dress, or the perfect food, stress may increase as do the details, options, and decisions to be made by the couple.
Flowers, colors, candles, centerpieces, photos, finishes, fabrics, and coordinating all of these things can be downright overwhelming.  At Le Pavillon, we are in the business of paying attention to the details.

As part of every package offered by Le Pavillon, clients may use the design of the venue, which remains decorated, year-round, with elegant antiques, crystal chandeliers, fine art, and beautiful touches.
We also have themed decor and props available for seasonal events, including by not limited to, over-sized oyster servers, incredibly large masks and props for Mardi Gras, Christmas trees with decor, horse with carriage for exits, and custom light signatures and shows.
Conveniently located in Parc Lafayette, Le Pavillon is next door to the Hilton Home 2 Suites, and near many stores and eateries. Featuring grand french architecture, three exquisite event spaces, and elegant decor, Le Pavillon is sure to exceed all of your expectations.
If you would like to have your special event, business meeting, or wedding, at Lafayette’s premier reception venue, please contact Hannah Trahan at 337-371-1076 or by email athannah@lepavillonlafayette.com.

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Every wedding needs an officiant. The person that “ties the knot”, declares a couple, “husband and wife”, the one that signs the marriage certificate binding a couple together is an important choice for the ceremony.  Regardless if the nuptials take place in a temple, church, mosque, garden, wedding venue, or courthouse, the person who pronounces you married is someone that needs to be selected with some scrutiny.
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If, as a couple, you practice one of the big 5 religions:  Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, or Judaism, your particular affiliation has officiants in place for the union of two spirits. You need only visit with one of the religious leaders at their place of worship and adapt that ceremony to your personal tastes.

Some couples come from different religious backgrounds and want a blending of officiants to unite them. These couples, with their officiants, partake in a marriage ceremony that borrows customs from both backgrounds and traditions to satisfy the wants of the couple and the needs of the church to make certain the marriage is legal and recognized.

It is estimated that 37% of the United States population claims no religious affiliation. If you don’t want a minister to marry you, you’ll need to find a justice of the peace, judge, or licensed individual to administer the vows that unite two into one.

How do you decide who will officiate at your wedding ceremony?  Take these things into consideration:
Can the person legally marry you and have the union recognized in the State in which you live?  Inquiring at the courthouse or with your wedding venue staff is a good place to start.

Do you want to be married by an officiant of your religious affiliation or by a layperson?  If this is of concern to you, you may have to do some research to find out if there are any requirements of the officiant that you desire to marry you.

Is there someone among your family members or friends that can officiate?  Having a friend or family member who is licensed to marry can make for a more personal experience for all involved.

What type of ceremony and vows do you wish to exchange?  Again, discuss with your potential officiant to make certain that they will administer vows that are personal and meaningful to you.
Does the potential wedding officiant invite you to meet with them to answer your questions about the type of ceremony they would perform?

What are the fees expected for the service?  The answer to this question may help you eliminate potential officiants.
If you want to use a combination of officiants, will that be allowed and in what manner will these traditions and beliefs be melded into the marriage ceremony?

When it comes to a wedding ceremony many things will be remembered, but no one person aside from the couple will make such an impact on the occasion as the officiant.  We recommend you do your research and choose wisely.  If you are looking for the perfect wedding location be sure to add Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette to your list.

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Employee Appreciation - Le Pavillon Meeting Spaces in Lafayette La.
Your employees need more than a paycheck to know they are doing a good job. If you, as a boss, lead by example, imagine the response when your employees know they are appreciated. In turn, your customers will be appreciated by your employees, and it shows in soaring customer satisfaction.
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Come up with a plan!
Employees need to know you appreciate them. It may sound crazy but, if you poll employees on things they would like to have done to show appreciation, and then come up with a plan, even if very modest, will be perceived as an earnest attempt to recognize their contributions.
Whether fun or formal, a plan put in place shows caring.

Follow through on that plan!
Whatever you plan: work it! Follow through shows appreciation in a big way. If you say you are going to have donuts once a month and then don’t deliver donuts for three months because you've gone on a diet, it is demoralizing. Work your plan to show appreciation.

Acknowledge birthdays!
Everyone likes to feel special and birthdays are the perfect opportunity. Even if you only hold a monthly cake and punch party to celebrate birthdays that fall in that month, your employees will recognize that you made an effort to remember their special day.

Write a note!
Emails are great but... to really show you appreciate someone, take time to write a handwritten note.

Gift cards!
Keep a basket of gift cards to local stores and shops on hand.  Include a variety of gift cards, from coffee shops or movie tickets to bowling and grocery stores.  When you finish a large project or hit a benchmark, walk around one afternoon and let employees pick a card of their choice.
Certificates!

Everyone likes to see their name in print and receive a tailor-made award. Use your creativity and come up with fun certificates that acknowledge even the smallest contributions. Morale gets built up when we see that absolutely everything matters and is award-worthy.

Certificates from peers!
Provide the paper, printing, and time and let employees make the awards for each other. Things you never knew were happening will come to light when you encourage employees to appreciate each other’s contributions to internal customer service.

Party, party, party!
Impromptu parties for obscure events can be fun. Formal parties on holidays build ample goodwill. Team meetings turned into pizza parties, or dinner parties turn the routine into memorable events.

Let’s Learn!
Special training sessions, especially those not based on career and business goals go a long way in showing appreciation. Have company-wide events that teach new skills and encourage sharing of knowledge.

Community Involvement!
Show your staff and your community how being part of the community impacts both for the better. A billboard or website photos of your staff volunteering shows appreciation full-circle.
Great Swag!

The latest promotional item with your logo can be an excellent acknowledgment tool when shared with your staff first.  Let them show they are proud to work where they do, whether your sway is a USB drive with your logo or a tote bag that carries papers to the local recycling center.

Acknowledging your staff can be a lot of fun. When you need an off-site location to host that business meeting, appreciation lunch, awards dinner, training session, or product introduction, consider Le Pavilion's corporate event venue in Lafayette La.

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Fall wedding decorating ideas from Le Pavillon reception venue and meeting spaces in Lafayette La.  Exchanging “I do’s” in the Fall allows for the use of seasonal wedding trends that are charming. Taking a trend and making it a heart-warming expression of a couple’s love, not just for each other, but for their family, friends, and community is a wonderful way to allow personality and practicality to take center stage at the ceremony and reception.

Take a cue from Mother Nature and use leaves rather than blooms for bouquets, centerpieces, and altar festooning this time of year.  Leaves, nuts, and bare branches being used in place of flowers and greenery are a tremendous trend being seen at nuptials across the nation for Fall.  The rich browns, reds, and oranges found in nature this time of year make for beautiful arrangements that compliment virtually any color palette your wedding party wears.

Using pumpkins and gourds is also a popular way to make the most of Fall foliage.  Whether your taste runs regal or rustic, these common Fall vegetables translate well as decorations for tables, altars, and pathways.  Scattered leaves rather than rose petals make a beautiful, colorful path to the altar for the bride.

The wedding color palette trend for Fall is rich tones from the purple family.  Burgandy and plum are the hottest color choices for weddings at the time of year when we start to feel a chill in the air.  Fabrics with rich textures like velvet, corduroy, and brocade are fashionable choices this Fall.  Finish your look with a light metallic touch.  A burnished gold or silver with low sheen is best to carry through the rich jewel tones of burgundy and plum.

When it comes to Fall food that is trending for the wedding reception, pumpkin spice is nice!  Pumpkin spice cake with a light glaze wins the wedding flavor trend hands down.  With a rich flavored cake taking center stage, the groom’s cake need not be a cake at all.  My or my, three kinds of pies, are setting the groom’s table at trendy Fall weddings.  One chocolate, one traditional fruit (like cherry or apple), and one custard are the three flavors of choice to meet tasty trends for 2018.
Stocking the bar with wine, beer, and spirits from local wineries, micro-breweries, and distilleries are on trend.  Lucky enough to have a local dairy?  Have milk as an offering to go with that full-flavored pumpkin spice cake.  If liquor is not available locally, go state or region-wide.  The trend nods to keeping things in the community and many communities range wide.

Setting your wedding date to coincide with a holiday like Thanksgiving is very on-trend.  Families are going to gather and the second most traveled holiday is Thanksgiving Day, so one of the reasons behind the trend is to take advantage of family and friends already being together.  Capitalizing on the fact that family and friends will already be gathered in one spot makes attending your wedding memorable and more cost-effective for guests.

Consideration of what is happening in nature and on the calendar helped make these ideas some of the best trends for Fall nuptials. Consider the premiere Acadiana wedding reception venue Le Pavillon as the place to hold your nuptials regardless of time of year.
Call today and make an appointment to tour today.

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The arches of Parc Lafayette have been the destination of choice for many of life’s special moments for those in Acadiana. “I love you”, “Will you marry me”?, and “I do” are some of the most recognizable of the statements declared at the arches.  The arches have also been home to many summer afternoons for kids playing in the fountains, as a backdrop for engagement and prom photos, and as a place to relax after school or work.

As an extension of the Le Pavillon reception venue, the arches may be reserved for special occasions to create your own special traditions.  The most popular use of the arches is to have an outdoor ceremony followed by an indoor reception inside the Le Pavillon building.  A smaller indoor ballroom is a great option to have on standby in the event the weather does not permit an outdoor ceremony.

Most weddings and larger events take place in the Grand Ballroom, with a capacity of 500 seated/1,000 standing.  Our Lafayette and Acadiana ballrooms, each with a seating capacity for 100 people or a standing capacity of 200 people, are an ideal setting for any small to medium gatherings. You may also reserve the entire 20,000 square foot building which can seat 1,000 guests or just over 1700 standing.

Conveniently located in Parc Lafayette, Le Pavillon is next door to the Hilton Home 2 Suites, and near many stores and eateries. Featuring grand french architecture, three exquisite event spaces, and elegant decor, Le Pavillon is sure to exceed all of your expectations.

If you would like to have your special event, business meeting, or wedding, at Lafayette’s premier private event center, please contact Hannah Trahan at 337-371-1076 or email her at [email protected]!

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