a gathering place
For garden parties, great music, and a celebration that feels like you.
A new wedding and event venue coming to life in Holden, Louisiana.
WEDDINGS
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RECEPTIONS
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SHOWERS
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our vision
Officially opening in fall of 2026, we’re bringing a new kind of venue experience to South Louisiana.
We’re transforming a former school into a warm, character-filled venue with garden party charm, indoor and outdoor event spaces, and room for celebrations big and small. Here’s a peek into our plans at Oak Court.
The featured images are photo-realistic images to show creative direction. Final product may vary.
Grand Oak Hall featuring tables and chairs set for a designated aisle leading to the sweetheart table.
The courtyards between Oak Parlor and the Bridal Cottage create a beautiful, quaint outdoor sitting space.
Grand Oak Hall featuring the buffet table and dance floor space with a designated grand entrance way from the left for newlywed couples.
Oak Parlor featuring decor and setup for a sweet baby blue shower and a dinette kitchen to the far back left.
The main courtyards at the entrance featuring a fountain, fairy lights, creating a welcoming outdoor space for cocktail hour and mingling.
WEDDINGS
From intimate ceremonies to full wedding weekends, say “I do” beneath our beautiful oak trees, then host your reception in one of our thoughtfully designed indoor spaces made for gathering, dining, dancing, and celebrating with the people who love you most.
Signature Experience
Enjoy an all-inclusive wedding experience with private access to the full Oak Court Event Venue grounds. Beginning Friday evening for rehearsal and decor setup, followed by full-day access on your wedding day from 8:00 AM to midnight, you and your guests will have exclusive access to:
✦ Grand Oak Hall
✦ Oak Parlor
✦ Oak Grove Ceremony Site
✦ Bridal Cottage Suite
✦ Groom’s Suite
✦ Dress Rehearsal (evening prior)
Designed to accommodate up to 250 guests, this experience is thoughtfully curated to create a seamless wedding day from setup to send-off.
Available on Friday and Saturdays only.
Optional add-on includes: Next-Morning Cleanup for final cleanup, decor pickup, and personal item collection.
$6650
Classic
A timeless wedding day experience ideal for couples who want their celebration centered around a beautiful, indoor and spacious setting.
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Hosted in Grand Oak Hall, our signature navy ballroom, this package includes full-day access from 8:00 AM to midnight and is designed to accommodate up to 250 guests.
Featuring a welcoming foyer entrance for your guests, a spacious ballroom for your reception and/or indoor ceremony, a full caterer’s kitchen, and a connected outdoor pavilion with roll-up doors for a grand entrance, cocktail hour, or an easy indoor-outdoor celebration, Grand Oak Hall is designed to feel inviting to the surrounding grounds while still giving you the comfort of a full indoor reception space.
Optional add-ons include: outdoor ceremony with bride and groom dressing suites; Wed/Thurs dress rehearsal dinner; next-morning cleanup for final decor pickup and personal item collection.
$4500
Intimate/Micro
A smaller wedding experience designed for intimate celebrations with your closest family and friends.
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Designed for up to 80 guests, this experience includes up to 8 hours of access and is ideal for micro-weddings and couples who desire an intimate wedding day without the full-scale timeline of a traditional celebration.
This experience includes setup for your ceremony followed by a reception inside Oak Parlor, and you can choose to upgrade your experience by starting your day in our dressing suites and beginning beneath the beautiful oak trees at our outdoor Oak Grove Ceremony Site.
Available on Sundays only or Saturdays within 6 months.
Optional add-ons include: Bridal Cottage and Groom's Dressing Suites with outdoor ceremony
$2500
Rehearsal
Gather inside Oak Parlor to prepare for your wedding day with your closest family and friends.
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Designed for up to 50 guests, this experience is offers a comfortable indoor space to prepare for your big day and kickoff your wedding weekend together.
Rehearsal is included with Signature Experience and available the evening prior from 4pm - 9pm. When booked as a standalone event or added to another package, rehearsal availability is available from 5pm - 9pm on Wednesday or Thursday. Friday availability if booked within 6 months.
20% Discount for 2026 Applied.
$400
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PRIVATE EVENTS
A charming setting for showers, parties, and private gatherings of all kinds. Available to book within six months of your event date, our private event experiences give you a beautiful indoor space to gather and host all of life's special moments.
Grand Celebration
Ideal for large community gatherings, banquets, all-day celebrations, and corporate events.
This full-day private event experience, hosted in our signature navy ballroom, is designed for larger events that need extra time for setup, vendor arrival, guest experience, and event wrap-up, so you can focus on creating a celebration your guests will enjoy from the moment they arrive.
Designed to accommodate up to 250 guests, Grand Oak Hall features a welcoming private guest entrance, a spacious main hall, a full caterer’s kitchen, and plenty of room to create the layout your event needs.
$3250
Milestone Party
Ideal for family reunions, graduation celebrations, anniversary parties, and milestone birthdays.
With space for up to 80 guests, this 8-hour experience is hosted in Oak Parlor, our more intimate indoor venue space. Offering a cozy setting with a dinette kitchen, room for dining and mingling, and a charming atmosphere, this space is beautifully designed for hosting family-centered celebrations and the most special of occasions.
$1250
Showers, Parties, & Rehearsals
Ideal for baby & bridal showers, birthdays, rehearsal dinners, and intimate private events.
Host family and friends for a sweet afternoon or evening gathering inside Oak Parlor. Our charming indoor venue space is designed for private showers, parties, and dinners with up to 50 guests.
Featuring a dinette kitchen and multiple entrances to customize your event, Oak Parlor gives you a private setting to gather, celebrate, and make the space your own.
When booked as a standalone private event, rehearsal availability is available from 5pm - 9pm on Wednesday, Thursday, or Friday.
20% Discount for 2026 Applied.
$400
ALL IN the details
Every Oak Court event is provided with the following:
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ABOUT Oak Court
Our Story
What began as a family wedding in an old school building unintentionally became the start of Oak Court. After experiencing a once-in-a-lifetime celebration here, we realize this property had so much more to offer, and we wanted to share that experience with others. That day sparked the vision to reimagine Oak Court as a venue with its own sense of style, story, and effortless character.
Our Mission
From dining and dancing to gathering your favorite people together, our mission is to make your time at Oak Court feel personal, welcoming, and thoughtfully hosted from start to finish.
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frequently asked questions
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Which venue space is right for our event?
From larger celebrations to more intimate gatherings, Oak Court includes both indoor and outdoor spaces designed for weddings, parties, and special events.
Grand Oak Hall, our largest indoor event space, can accommodate up to 250 guests, making it ideal for weddings, receptions, galas, banquets, and larger celebrations.
Oak Parlor is designed for smaller gatherings of up to 75 guests and is a beautiful fit for showers, parties, intimate receptions, meetings, and private events.
Depending on your chosen experience, our wedding packages may also include access to our Bridal Cottage Suite, Groom’s Suite, and outdoor Oak Grove ceremony site.
What is included with our rental?
Your rental includes round guest tables, rectangular buffet/serving tables, white cushioned chairs, and white linens.
For wedding ceremonies, we also include the setup and takedown of the white cushioned ceremony chairs, so your ceremony space feels polished and ready when guests arrive.
What setup is included with the wedding experience?
Depending on your chosen experience, your wedding may include access to our outdoor ceremony site, dressing suites, indoor reception spaces, wedding rehearsal, and additional setup and décor time.
No matter the package, we include the setup and takedown of the white cushioned ceremony chairs, so your ceremony space feels polished and ready when guests arrive.
All included spaces, access times, rehearsal details, and setup windows will be clearly outlined with your selected package before booking.
Do you provide tables, chairs, and linens?
Yes. We provide round guest tables, rectangular buffet/serving tables, white cushioned chairs, and white linens as part of your rental.
Can we bring our own vendors, food, and drinks?
Yes, you are welcome to bring in the vendors that best fit your event, including your preferred caterer or food provider.
All outside vendors must be properly licensed and insured, and each vendor will need to provide a valid certificate of insurance before the event date.
You may bring your own food, but all food should be prepared off-site and brought in ready to serve. Cooking on-site is not allowed, including frying, grilling, boiling, or preparing meals from scratch on the property.
The only exception is jambalaya, which may be cooked in a designated outdoor area with pre-prepared ingredients and prior venue approval.
Alcohol policies are handled separately and must follow our venue requirements.
Do you require a coordinator?
We do require every event to have an appointed day-of contact, but this does not have to be a hired coordinator.
For non-wedding events, this can be the host, a trusted friend, family member, or someone from the guest list who is familiar with the event details and available to answer questions throughout the event.
For weddings, the day-of contact cannot be the couple or anyone in the wedding party. This person may be a hired coordinator, planner, trusted friend, or family member who can help with questions, vendor communication, timing, and event details while the wedding party is getting ready and enjoying the day.
What can we decorate?
You are welcome to decorate and bring in decor that fits your event style, including balloons, backdrops, centerpieces, lounge furniture, signage, floral arrangements, and other event details.
Nails, screws, staples, permanent fixtures, or anything that leaves marks, holes, or may damage the the venue, furniture, landscaping, or grounds are not permitted.
Candles are allowed on tabletops as long as the flame is enclosed in a glass chimney or hurricane and sits at least 1 inch below the top of the glass.
Any candles placed on the floor, near walkways, or on any other surfaces must be battery operated.
What is the cleanup policy?
At the end of the event, all personal items, decorations, food, trash, and vendor items will need to be cleaned up and removed from the property.
Thirty minutes prior to the end of your booking, we will begin last call. This gives your guests and vendors time to wrap up before the event officially ends.
You will have until 30 minutes after your booking time to have guests exiting and all personal items, decorations, food, trash, and vendor items cleaned up and removed from the property.
For Saturday events, additional Sunday morning cleanup time may be available to book if you need extra time to remove decor or personal items.
Can we bring alcohol?
Beer, wine, champagne, and other light alcoholic beverages are allowed with the proper event insurance coverage.
Hard liquor is only allowed when served by a licensed and insured bartender or alcohol vendor. Any vendor serving alcohol must provide a valid certificate of insurance before the event date.
All alcohol service must follow venue policies, insurance requirements, and applicable laws.
What items are not allowed?
To help protect the venue, grounds, and guest experience, the following items are not allowed:
Gum, animals, confetti, glitter, rice, birdseed, silly string, smoke bombs, fireworks, open flames, nails, screws, staples, or anything that may damage the venue, furniture, landscaping, or grounds.
Sparklers are allowed as long as they are 36 inches or shorter. Sparkler use must take place in a designated area and during an approved timeframe, with lighting controlled by the venue or an approved vendor.
Service animals are permitted as required by law.
