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The Lake at Oakhill

4.6 ★★★★★ 18 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Ethel, Louisiana

Weddings On-site lodging Outside catering OK Elopements

Plan your tour

  • Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
  • Lodging on-site lodging comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — ask how many beds and whether the wedding-night stay is included
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  • Phone +1 225-936-0474
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Hours

Monday 5–10 pm
Tuesday 5–10 pm
Wednesday 5–10 pm
Thursday 5–10 pm
Friday 5–10 pm
Saturday 8 am–10 pm
Sunday 1–8 pm

Most venues show the grounds by appointment and close the calendar on event days — book a tour rather than dropping in.

The setting

The style of The Lake at Oakhill in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🪵 Rustic 3 mentions

“I just officiated a wedding there on 11/01/2025, and I would recommend it for any couple looking for the rustic vibe.”

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🌊 Waterside 2 mentions

“Out by Lake was so pretty.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of The Lake at Oakhill — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

🌊 Pond or Lake 2 mentions

“Out by Lake was so pretty.”

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Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 18 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 8 mentions

“A beautiful venue so close to home and I didn’t know but now I know 🤩”

From the reviews

Place is absolutely gorgeous. Wedding was fantastic and the views are great. Address comes up as the business next door just to the north and i submitted an edit to Google Maps and was notified that it was corrected so i hope that helps the next family event looking for this place.

★★★★☆ — Bill, Oct 2022

Very beautiful venue! I just officiated a wedding there on 11/01/2025, and I would recommend it for any couple looking for the rustic vibe. It’s located far off of any super busy highways, so it’s nice and quiet (no revving engines in the background of your ceremony).

★★★★★ — Justin, Nov 2025

Beautiful Place. Out by Lake was so pretty. Food was delicious. Please add a hand rail in back going down steps very scary when wet

★★★★★ — Kim, Oct 2019

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Getting married at The Lake at Oakhill

The Lake at Oakhill comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Corporate events & private parties at The Lake at Oakhill

Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at The Lake at Oakhill — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.

Where to find The Lake at Oakhill

2835 LA-956, Ethel, LA70730

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Listing verified July 2026 from public business records and couples' reviews. Something out of date? Report a correction. Own this venue? Claim your listing — it's free.