About this vendor
Located in Lafayette, LA, John Nickerson House is a banquet hall venue that hosts weddings and special occasions. Dating back to 1891, this historical property provides a remarkable backdrop for spectacular nuptial celebrations. Nestled on two acres of picturesque scenery, this building is just minutes away from the downtown area, offering an intimate setting while being close to the city.
John Nickerson House can accommodate up to 300 guests for indoor and outdoor celebrations. With polished wooden floors and authentic details, this mansion offers a plethora of opportunities for timeless and elegant wedding photos. A get-ready suite is available in the main house, providing a private space where newlyweds-to-be can prepare for their day. A permanent pavilion has been erected on the grounds, allowing guests to enjoy the picturesque surroundings even in cases of bad weather.
John Nickerson House offers a range of facilities to ensure that you enjoy the day of your dreams. The property contains 10 guest rooms, so you and your wedding party can relax in luxurious surroundings after the celebration. The dedicated team at this venue can provide tables, chairs, and linens for up to 150 people, preventing you from needing to source these from elsewhere. Staff will also take care of the setup and cleanup of your event, allowing you to relax and enjoy your day. This venue will welcome your choice of outside catering companies, while they can provide bar packages. This may include a choice of wines, liquors, and cocktails. Along with ceremonies and receptions, the mansion can also accommodate pre-nuptial celebrations such as engagement parties, wedding showers, and rehearsal dinners.
Amenities + details
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Liability Insurance
Ceremony Types
- Civil Union
- Commitment Ceremony
- Elopement
- Interfaith Ceremony
- Non-Religious Ceremony
- Religious Ceremony
Settings
- Backyard
- Estate
- Garden
- Historic Venue
- Trees
Venue Service Offerings
- Bar & Drinks
- Planning
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Such a beautiful venue! I took my bridal portraits there with my photographer (Morgan Alysse Photography, LLC). I loved it simple and elegant southern charm! Christie is so sweet!!
I am so glad that we had our wedding and reception at the Nickerson House. We booked the house for the whole day, which made for a calm and easy wedding day since everything happen...
ed on site. We had some hiccups with change of personnel a few months before the event, but Christie and Donell picked up all my notes and made it happen! Christie was a critical part of the whole operation - she made sure high quality valet service was present, she coached our ring-bearer and flower kids how to walk down the aisle, she personally contacted all our vendors beforehand so she knew what they needed, and (most importantly) she kept the drama of planning a wedding to a minimum. Our goal was to have a simple wedding and to host an elegant party for 160+ guests. It ended up being way more complicated than I expected, but Christie took the reigns from me and executed a perfect day. I’m convinced that she even made the weather perfect. Originally, we booked this venue because the house and grounds are gorgeous, but having Christie and her crew on our team is what made the event memorable for us. PRO-TIP: go ahead and book a room at the Maison Mouton House down the street, it will be so easy to just walk over after your reception instead of going to a whole other place with your bags and all. But make sure to wake up on time for the 8:30am breakfast because it doesn’t last long!
Having our wedding here could not have been more perfect.! Their whole team was so professional and made our wedding the most memorable and beautiful day ever. We will never forg...
et it. We are so grateful and thankful for all of you!
Randy & Angelle Guidry
We just got married here and I can’t recommend it enough. The location is convenient for out of town guests and is classically beautiful inside and out.. The downright stunning ar...
chitecture comes through in all our photos and was noticed by all our guests. The pavilion was perfect for a dreamy southern style reception. I HIGHLY recommend renting the entire Mouton Bed and Breakfast, attached by a concrete foot trail, for day of getting ready events as well as for traveling overnight guests. Jennifer is the manager for both and is amazing. She was so helpful the entire way through the end. Actually, the entire staff for both Nickerson and Mouton were fabulous. If you are looking for a stunning venue with a staff to handle all of the craziness the day of and before can bring... this is your spot.
Contact
310 N Sterling St, Lafayette, LA
John Nickerson House