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ROMANCE & WEDDING picture-perfect
Southern Charm
AMONG TRANQUIL ACRES
Oak Crest Mansion is a beautiful, historic venue for weddings and more. Built in 1920, it’s the epitome of old Southern charm and graciousness from a grand era when life moved
at a slower pace. The Pass Christian property is located on 12 tranquil acres that provide picture-perfect spots for wedding vows and photos. These include a charming chapel, picturesque gazebo, pergola and manicured gardens among the ancient Live Oak trees overlooking Bayou Portage.
“An Oak Crest Mansion wedding
is special because of the atmosphere and service,” says Event Coordinator Lisa Robertson-Hulin. “We can
offer a wonderful location for a small or large wedding with many different locations. We also can offer everything from start to finish; the bridal shower, rehearsal dinner,
wedding, reception and honeymoon.” Oak Crest Mansion can provide
everything — except decorations, cake and flowers — accommodating up to 350 people. “We have a unique venue with many different sites to hold the ceremony and reception, including catering, hotel rooms and valet,” Robertson-Hulin said. “Our ballroom is 6,000 square feet, and we have tables and chairs for the ceremony and reception.”
She adds that the hospitable staff is
5267 Menge Avenue, Pass Christian 228.452.5677 www.oakcrestmansion.com
Oak Crest’s shining point along with having an on-site venue coordinator to help with details. Wedding events should be booked six months to a year in advance.
In addition to weddings, Oak Crest Mansion is a bed & breakfast inn and hosts other events from business conferences to fundraisers and parties.
The historic house was built by a
Mr. Townsend who owned busing
and transportation interests that ultimately were purchased by what is known today as the Greyhound Bus Corporation. “Bayou Portage was the shipping route for the trading post that was located on the Old Cuevas Bistro site,” Robertson-Hulin said. “It was rumored that the Mafia ran liquor out of the bayou during Prohibition. We have remains of tunnels on the property that go out to the bayou.”
story by Lynn Lofton photos courtesy of Oak Crest Mansion Inn
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