Carnival Season in Lafayette La, Le Pavillon Reception Private Event Venue.
​Carnival season is a favorite time of year for locals and tourists of  Southern Louisiana.  The Mardi Gras celebration often includes several events leading up to day of Fat Tuesday such as balls hosted by local krewes, dinners honoring kings and queens, teas, brunches, and of course, parades!

As part of its celebration this season, Le Pavillon debuted some of its custom-made masks, mini-floats, and decorations at this year's Past Kings' Dinner for the Order of the Troubadours.  The dinner was catered by Brian Blanchard of Imonelli, and was held in the Lafayette room.  The room comfortably seated approximately 46 guests who were served a four-course meal beautifully prepared and serviced by Blanchard's team.

If you, or a krewe or organization for which you are a member, are looking for a new venue to host a ball, gala, dinner, or any type of private function for next carnival season, please consider Le Pavillon as the perfect destination!  Since hosting the Past Kings' Dinner, we've received an overwhelming response about availability for 2020.

In addition to Mardi Gras functions, no wedding is too large, small, intimate, grandiose, or detailed for our team of professionals.  With our Preferred Caterers to choose from, we can cater to any cuisine or style of food desired.  Over this past year, Le Pavillon has accumulated some novel amenities not offered at other venues in Lafayette to add a special touch to our clients' wedding day including a horse and carriage exit, the ability to accommodate over 1,700 guests in a beautiful setting, a central location with access to accomplish of all of the day-of events in one center (Home 2 Suites by Hilton, Altered Salon, Le Jour Couture, Grouse Room, Indulge, Renewed Med Spa, Superior Nails, etc.), and a wedding and honeymoon planner on staff.

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 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.
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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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Le Pavillon Reception Venue - Rescheduling your wedding plans.
Over the last few weeks, “unprecedented” seems to be a popular term to describe situations and events that have never been witnessed in a lifetime for several people. Accompanying the unprecedented COVID-19 are stress, panic, hysteria, and uncertainty in the heavy silence in the air.  While being directly affected by the needed closures brought about by the novel corona virus, our Le Pavillon Family and Team are honored to serve our clients and patrons.  We are committed to easing the added stress, to the best of our ability, in an-already-stressful-time of planning a special event.

We have been working diligently to take care of our clients affected by the pandemic.   The majority of our clients who have followed these tips have had a successful reschedule of all vendors with absolutely no additional fees!  While we cannot guarantee success across the board, we want to share our knowledge with you!

1. Reschedule.  Don’t cancel!  We have found that all vendors are being extremely kind and workable by allowing postponements. Cancellations have resulted in lost deposits and payments that have been made. Most of our clients have successfully rescheduled all vendors.

2. Contact all vendors and get all open availability for July-December.  Create a spreadsheet so that once all information is gathered, a guide is created to figure which date is available for all or majority of the vendors.

3. Consider July, August, and September!  Due to the heat in Louisiana, summer months are traditionally slower for weddings and special events.  The most open dates are available during these months which will be helpful as you navigate securing a new date.

4. Be Flexible and Kind. This is hard on everyone, including vendors.  Most vendors are trying very hard to accommodate their clients’ requests.

5.  Gratitude!  Perspective and reflection are key to centering hope on the important things in life.  Thank you, to ALL of our Le Pavillon Family, Team, Clients, Vendors, Patrons, Servers, Managers, Directors, and Guests for your patronage!  We wish you all health and safety!

Once special events are back in business, Le Pavillon can provide the ultimate experience including custom decor, planning, and catering services.  Not only can our team handle the planning of your special event from start to finish, but we can also CATER your celebration with a custom culinary menu designed by Chef Paul Gibson featuring high-end, flavorful dishes with a Louisiana flair.
Here is a sampling of our popular menu items offered by Le Pavillon Catering:  Praline Chicken; Chicken & Gouda Flatbread; Shrimp Stir-Fry; Fruit Display; Charcuterie Board; Roasted Brussel Sprouts; Crab Pearls; Catfish Roulade; Coconut Shrimp; Jalapeno Bacon Burger Sliders; and Candied Bacon Deviled Eggs!

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

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Christmas time means parties. Dinner parties, charity events, office celebrations, and family reunions are just a few of the private events hosted at reception venues in Lafayette.
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At the end of the 12 days of Christmas, carnival season begins leading up to one of the most celebrated days in the South, Mardi Gras.  During carnival season you’ll find gatherings as diverse as the Queen’s Tea to the krewe’s pinnacle event:  the annual ball!

When planning a party, the perfect Lafayette private event venue needs to be procured.  The venue is the place where special things happen.  The beautiful Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette event center could be home to your next Christmas party or Mardi Gras Ball.

Spacious rooms, exquisite furnishings and décor, and access to some of the best event planners in Acadiana are just a few things that make Le Pavillon the preferred choice in Lafayette.  This venue’s atmosphere aids in creating the perfect setting for your party.

The rooms have grand french architectural lines, lush foliage can be displayed in or outside depending on the atmosphere you want to elicit for your event, and antique furnishings and period décor add to the appeal of this special meeting space.  Three exquisite event rooms are at the ready to be utilized to your specifications.  Whether your party is an intimate affair for a small group or your Mardi Gras ball will host hundreds, this Lafayette event venue stands ready to accommodate.

Le Pavillon provides dedicated, professional staff who specialize in radical hospitality. Your guests with be served with kindness, professionalism, and attention to detail that surpasses the ordinary. 

​Award-winning photographers, caterers, and planners can be brought into the planning of your Christmas party or Carnival Season event and utilized the night of the special occasion to add even more panache.

Being a stand-out Lafayette event venue also depends on location.  Le Pavillon is located in the heart of Acadiana in Parc Lafayette on Kaliste Saloom Road.  The Hilton Home 2 Suites is next door.  A boon for guests who want to stay nearby after partying the night away.

Eateries, shopping, and access to the Interstate are all within minutes of this venue.  Parking is abundant, well-lit, and valet service can be procured for your guests’ convenience.  Those who choose to stay overnight will enjoy the amenities that this central Lafayette location provides.

Now is the time to book the date and reserve the talent and locale that will make your Christmas party and Mardi Gras event the talk of the town. Stop by this week and see the location, atmosphere, and meet the planners who are making Le Pavillon the destination of discriminating choice when it comes to event venues in Lafayette.

You expect the best and deserve an experience that surpasses the highest expectations. To discuss your Christmas or Mardi Gras private event, call Le Pavillon and arrange for your private tour of the grounds 337-371-1076.

Hours are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday are by appointment.  Holidays and current bookings may affect touring hours.

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With last year’s bohemian minimalist influence on its way out you’ll notice a stark difference in brides-wear this fall. Think beach bride turns more fairy nymph, and Louis XIV meets ‘70s disco minimalist. Look for statement pieces that catch the eye with a dash of color strutting reception venues in lafayette this fall.

Perhaps it’s lingering majestic inspiration from The Duchesses of Sussex and York, or a reverse reaction to the increasingly casual take on street style, but this is the year of exaggerated swelled sleeves, high ruffled necklines, and confection bottoms. Envision Victoria Era inspiration all around.

Necklines are high this fall, using a range of texture and finery.  Silk and satin ruffles, lace and tulle, to feathers and fur.  Necklines and sleeves have taken a dramatic turn.  The return of sleeves is not for modesty or warmth, in stark contrast they are a statement. Giving new life to the description big, bold and beautiful.  Sheer sleeves create a longer line while showing skin and far from traditional, they are ruffled or swelling at the wrist and are often detachable.

Capes too are making a comeback.  Sheer or ruffled, embroidered or embellished, long or short, these fresh and innovative designs are quite stunning as an entrance and exit accessory or to provide an element of cover to exposed skin or minimalist style. A classic chic style we are please has found its way to the scene.

Bohemian Replacement – Tulle layered skirts, feather accessories and wide-brimmed hats don the bohemian replacement – the fairy nymph.  More structured than its predecessor, this effortless and polished look is rather reminiscent of the modest middle-class Victorian Era than regal.   It’s an ode to the past, a visit to traditional sensibility.

Top hats wrapped in tulle or wrapped in a veil and cocktail headwear finish our list of fall wedding attire. Many of the fabrics and finery listed above are incorporated into wedding venue décor as well. Adding feathers of varying size and tulle to floral arrangements and arches for photographs, while the top hats and exaggerated headwear are playing double duty as cake table adornments.

If planning nuptials is in your future, consider touring Le Pavillon at Parc Lafayette, the premier wedding and reception venues in Lafayette Louisiana. With grand French architecture and a traditional colonnade, it’s sure to impart a lasting impression for your fall wedding.  Their team of wedding professionals will take the stress of planning the momentous event of your plate.  Le Pavillon boasts a team of hand-picked preferred vendors that can execute a simple casual affair or a full-blown all-star experience depending on your needs. No detail is overlooked when partnering with our wedding team, call (337) 371-1076 for more information or visit our website for additional information on our reception venue.

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​Fall for many is the perfect season.  The season’s activities are well underway in Louisiana. Football games on the weekend, pep rallies welcome classmates from decades ago, barbecue grills sizzling at tailgate parties, and classes resume for students of all ages.

Fall also shepherds in a time of gathering for most. End of the year holiday gatherings play a large role in the fine traditions of Southern hospitality.  Now is the time when celebrations and parties for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years are planned. End of the year gatherings is a time-honored tradition for corporate America.  The act of showing appreciation to the people who make your business run plays an important role in morale and productivity. Make the most of the holidays with the help of the experienced staff and vendors at Le Pavilion’s private event venues in Lafayette, LA.

Halloween gatherings are a wonderful way to distribute information and honors to employees that have worked hard all year. Consider kicking off the Fall holiday season with an employee trick or treat held away from the office. As employees enter the event venue they are given a tote bag (trick or treat sack) and able to mingle with other guests at stations representing all facets of the business where they are given special treats to take home with them. Costumes optional!

Food and feasting as celebration always come to mind with Thanksgiving.  A harvest-themed event highlighting the bounty of goods or services produced by your employees throughout the year is a wonderful way to gather and celebrate achievements.  Whether you offer turkey with all the trimmings or a Cajun Thanksgiving with a crab, and shrimp boil, the idea is to celebrate your business achievements and blessings of the last year.

Christmas, Kwanza, and Hanukah are holidays that religious disciplines observe. Although the reasons for celebrations vary with each discipline, acknowledgment and sharing in December is a Southern business tradition. Plan a holiday soiree that includes cocktails, desserts that benefits a deserving non-profit that would allow employees to participate in giving back to the community where they live, work, and play.  With a little ingenuity and planning, a heartfelt holiday happening such as a year-end signature corporate event could become a reason your business is sought by prospective customers.

Ringing in the New Year is yet another reason to celebrate at the end of the year.  Whether having a mid-day family-friendly event or midnight champagne toasting welcome to 2019, use an event venue that can accommodate your special celebration with friendly staff, beautiful surroundings, and plenty of parking.

Don’t know where to start with plans for your corporate party or event? It’s simple. Visit the Le Pavilion website or call today and let their professional planners get your corporate party on their private event venue calendar!

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