Do you provide catering, DJ, or other vendor recommendations?
Yes! While we want your event to reflect your personal style—and we do not require you to use specific vendors or charge any mark-up or surcharge fees—but we ask you to start by looking at the approved vendors on our Preferred Vendors List.
This carefully curated list includes caterers, DJs, coordinators, decorators, and more who are familiar with Bayou Haven and have consistently delivered great experiences for our couples.
If you’re considering a vendor not listed on our Preferred Vendor List, please contact us before signing any contracts. There are a few vendors who, due to repeated negative feedback or poor performance, are not permitted to provide services at our venue. We want to help you avoid any issues and ensure your wedding day is as smooth and memorable as possible.
Yes! While we want your event to reflect your personal style—and we do not require you to use specific vendors or charge any mark-up or surcharge fees—but we ask you to start by looking at the approved vendors on our Preferred Vendors List.
This carefully curated list includes caterers, DJs, coordinators, decorators, and more who are familiar with Bayou Haven and have consistently delivered great experiences for our couples.
If you’re considering a vendor not listed on our Preferred Vendor List, please contact us before signing any contracts. There are a few vendors who, due to repeated negative feedback or poor performance, are not permitted to provide services at our venue. We want to help you avoid any issues and ensure your wedding day is as smooth and memorable as possible.
Do I have to purchase alcohol through the venue, or can I bring my own?
Not at all! Bayou Haven does not sell or supply alcohol, which means you are free to bring your own—saving you a significant amount of money.
One of the great advantages of hosting your event at Bayou Haven is the flexibility to purchase your alcohol from any vendor you choose, allowing you to shop around for the best prices to stock your bar just the way you want it.
That said, please note that all bars must be managed by professional bar staff. To keep things simple and cost-effective, over 95% of our couples choose to use Bayou Haven’s Bar Services. However, you’re welcome to bring in your own licensed and approved bar vendor if you prefer.
Not at all! Bayou Haven does not sell or supply alcohol, which means you are free to bring your own—saving you a significant amount of money.
One of the great advantages of hosting your event at Bayou Haven is the flexibility to purchase your alcohol from any vendor you choose, allowing you to shop around for the best prices to stock your bar just the way you want it.
That said, please note that all bars must be managed by professional bar staff. To keep things simple and cost-effective, over 95% of our couples choose to use Bayou Haven’s Bar Services. However, you’re welcome to bring in your own licensed and approved bar vendor if you prefer.
I'm on a tight budget! How can I save money and time for some of my needed essentials and decorations?
EXCLUSIVE TO BAYOU HAVEN: is our Online Event Rental Gallery! Why pay a lot of money for items that you will only use one time and probably never use again? Our exclusive online Rental Gallery allows our customers to have access to dozens of decorative items at very low costs or even free of charge.
From tablecloths, to decorative easels, to outdoor round tables & cocktail tables, to lanterns, chargers, chafers, and drink dispensers, there something for everyone! Although NOTHING from our Rental Gallery is required (this is just an optional service we offer exclusively to our couples), it's worth a few minutes visiting to see how you might save yourself some money! Visit our Event Rental Gallery today!
EXCLUSIVE TO BAYOU HAVEN: is our Online Event Rental Gallery! Why pay a lot of money for items that you will only use one time and probably never use again? Our exclusive online Rental Gallery allows our customers to have access to dozens of decorative items at very low costs or even free of charge.
From tablecloths, to decorative easels, to outdoor round tables & cocktail tables, to lanterns, chargers, chafers, and drink dispensers, there something for everyone! Although NOTHING from our Rental Gallery is required (this is just an optional service we offer exclusively to our couples), it's worth a few minutes visiting to see how you might save yourself some money! Visit our Event Rental Gallery today!
Do I have to use a Caterer, or can my family and I provide the reception food?
While we highly recommend hiring a professional caterer for your wedding, we understand that some families prefer to provide their own food for the reception—and that is allowed at Bayou Haven.
That said, there are a few important things to keep in mind:
• Our kitchen is not a cooking kitchen—it’s designed for prep and serving only. All hot food must be brought in fully cooked and ready to serve. We do not have equipment to heat or cook food onsite. However, you are welcome to use our outdoor cooking area if you’re bringing your own burners or cookers.
• Without a caterer, your family or volunteers will be responsible for managing food setup, service, and cleanup. The kitchen must be returned to the same clean condition in which it was received. Please make sure your helpers are aware of this responsibility.
A kitchen closing checklist is posted on the wall to help guide cleanup at the end of the night. Be sure to review it before the event so there are no surprises.
While we highly recommend hiring a professional caterer for your wedding, we understand that some families prefer to provide their own food for the reception—and that is allowed at Bayou Haven.
That said, there are a few important things to keep in mind:
• Our kitchen is not a cooking kitchen—it’s designed for prep and serving only. All hot food must be brought in fully cooked and ready to serve. We do not have equipment to heat or cook food onsite. However, you are welcome to use our outdoor cooking area if you’re bringing your own burners or cookers.
• Without a caterer, your family or volunteers will be responsible for managing food setup, service, and cleanup. The kitchen must be returned to the same clean condition in which it was received. Please make sure your helpers are aware of this responsibility.
A kitchen closing checklist is posted on the wall to help guide cleanup at the end of the night. Be sure to review it before the event so there are no surprises.
We are using an outside rental company—can they drop off or pick up items outside of the rental period?
Because Bayou Haven is a private venue and not staffed outside of scheduled events, all deliveries and pickups must take place during your contracted rental period.
Please make sure your rental company and other vendors are aware of this policy when planning their delivery and pickup schedules.
Because Bayou Haven is a private venue and not staffed outside of scheduled events, all deliveries and pickups must take place during your contracted rental period.
Please make sure your rental company and other vendors are aware of this policy when planning their delivery and pickup schedules.
We plan to use the Venue's Beer Draft System—how many kegs will we need?
Using beer kegs is a great option! Not only can it help you save money compared to individual cans, but it also adds convenience and reduces waste.
So, how many kegs do you need?
That depends on how many guests will be drinking beer and how much you expect them to consume. A standard keg holds 15.5 gallons, which equals approximately 198 10 oz. servings. For example, if 50 guests are drinking beer, one keg would provide each person with around four servings.
Where can you purchase kegs in Alexandria?
While you’re welcome to shop around, we recommend Southbound Spirits—a trusted partner listed in our Preferred Vendor List. They offer a great selection, can help you choose the right keg(s), and deliver directly to Bayou Haven at no extra charge.
Using beer kegs is a great option! Not only can it help you save money compared to individual cans, but it also adds convenience and reduces waste.
So, how many kegs do you need?
That depends on how many guests will be drinking beer and how much you expect them to consume. A standard keg holds 15.5 gallons, which equals approximately 198 10 oz. servings. For example, if 50 guests are drinking beer, one keg would provide each person with around four servings.
Where can you purchase kegs in Alexandria?
While you’re welcome to shop around, we recommend Southbound Spirits—a trusted partner listed in our Preferred Vendor List. They offer a great selection, can help you choose the right keg(s), and deliver directly to Bayou Haven at no extra charge.
Many of our guests are coming from out of town. Do you have a recommendation on a hotel we should use?
Bayou Haven is proud to partner with Courtyard by Marriott to offer our guests an exclusive, contracted rate—their lowest available pricing for your stay.
To help accommodate your out of town guests, Bayou Haven is proud to have partnered with Courtyard Marriott and Hotel Bentley. We excited to extend to our guests their lowest, contracted rates. Please visit our Hotel Accommodations page.
Bayou Haven is proud to partner with Courtyard by Marriott to offer our guests an exclusive, contracted rate—their lowest available pricing for your stay.
To help accommodate your out of town guests, Bayou Haven is proud to have partnered with Courtyard Marriott and Hotel Bentley. We excited to extend to our guests their lowest, contracted rates. Please visit our Hotel Accommodations page.
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