Best Wedding Venues In New Orleans
Looking For The Perfect, Unique Venue For Your New Orleans Wedding?
How To Pick Your Unique New Orleans Wedding Venue
New Orleans Weddings are truly cultural experiences. When finding a unique New Orleans Wedding Venue, it’s important to choose a venue that matches the specific style. However, the city has a wide variety of modern and vintage style venues, in addition to indoor & outdoor settings. Notably, a wedding in The Big Easy is truly a lifetime event. Now that you’ve decided to get married in New Orleans, it’s time to pick your venue and put this party together.
Let’s get started!
What To Consider Before Booking Your Venue
Finalize Your Final Budget
Be sure to check with the venue staff to see exactly what is included in every venue rental fee. Every NOLA wedding venue has their unique way of doing things. Just note, it’s important to check what is included as some items might (or might not!) be included.
Finalize Your Wedding Guest Count
To find what size your venue needs to be to accommodate your guest count, you should first finalize your wedding guest count. This ensures that you have enough room to comfortably host everyone. In addition, also not run into any issues with having to cut your guest count or pay for a venue that is too big for your space.
Generally, it’s expected that 25-35% of your invites will not be able to make your event.
Evaluate The Size Of The Venue
In most cases, it’s best to plan for 65-80% capacity. This is however, dependent on the layout of the venue. To better evaluate the size of the venue, ask the venue staff if they have any suggestions. In addition, it’s key to not overcrowd your venue, as it can be quite uncomfortable, hot and loud. However, on the opposite spectrum, it can make your photos and video look quite off if the space if far too empty.
View Reviews About The Venues
To find up to date reviews, check out the venue’s business reviews on Google by simply searching the venue name and looking at their reviews. In addition, another good place to see reviews is on Wedding Wire and The Knot.
This will allow you to see the venues track record. Ultimately, it will give you first hand insight to how they will perform on your wedding day and whether you can trust them with your event.
Evaluate The Amenities The Venue Provides?
Does the venue have an indoor or outdoor ceremony location? Likewise, do they work with the other vendors you are looking to hire (some venues have a set list of in-house vendors). In addition, do you anticipate your planner bringing in amenities themselves? All of these are very important things to consider.
What Is Best Time Of Year To Get Married In New Orleans?
The Best Time Of Year To Get Married In New Orleans
When getting married in New Orleans, it is very important to understand the weather and the schedule events going on in the city. New Orleans features many festivals and large events (Mardi Gras, Essence Fest, the Sugar Bowl, etc.), which could lead to larger crows, higher rates and travel. In addition, it’s best to be aware of peak hurricane season (late July through September). This can delay or cancel travel altogether.
Spring Weddings In New Orleans
The spring is a beautiful time of year to get married in New Orleans (Late February – April). While it’s always humid in New Orleans, the temperatures will be very much in your favor. In addition, the city is very much alive around the Mardi Gras season. I’d suggest taking advantage of the outdoor & courtyard venues this time of year.
Summer Weddings In New Orleans
New Orleans summer weddings are beautiful, but they can be very hot (May – Early September). The mix of heat and humidity is very prevalent. It’s suggested that the extended portions of your day be held inside.
Fall Weddings In New Orleans
Having a fall wedding in New Orleans is also incredibly beautiful (October – November). The temperatures begin to fall and the evenings are incredibly beautiful. This is a great time of year to have an outdoor wedding.
Winter Weddings In New Orleans
Weddings in the Winter in New Orleans can be very favorable. While some of the natural color might not be present, you typically won’t find many days where the high temperature falls below 45. However, it might be colder at night, the daytime is very beautiful.
How Much Does A New OrleansWedding Cost?
Weddings In New Orleans Cost $25,000 – $75,000 On Average
On average, a wedding in New Orleans costs $25,000 – $75,000. Notably, in most cases a wedding venue rental fee is between $5,000 – $20,000 of this cost. There are some more affordable options available, but New Orleans is very much a mid to high end range destination wedding market. With it’s incredible selection of venues at all price levels, it truly has some great options.
To get a better idea of how much a wedding could cost, check out this calculator.
What Does A New Orleans Wedding Venue Cost?
Typically, you can expect to spend between $5,000 to $20,000 for a New Orleans wedding venue rental fee. However, there are many options available both below and above that average. This cost can be directly related to whether you’re having a larger wedding or micro-wedding.
Wedding Photographers and Videographers In New Orleans – How Much Do They Cost?
For an experienced New Orleans wedding photographer or New Orleans wedding videographer you can expect to spend between $7000-$9500. However, there are many photographers who are below and above that range. Just note, a photographer is one of the most important vendor hires of your day. In part, this is due to them capturing the beauty of your day, but also you having to interact with them on a regular basis during your wedding.
Wedding Venues In New Orleans, Louisiana
Hotel Peter & Paul
Location: 2317 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: (504) 356-5200
Website: https://ash.world/hotels/peter-and-paul
Style: Luxury, Church/Cathedral, Indoor, Vintage
Capacity: 300
Rental Fee: Starting at $10,000
Hotel Saint Vincent
Location: 1507 Magazine Street • New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: 504-350-2450
Website: https://saintvincentnola.com
Style: Outdoor, Courtyard, Indoor
Capacity: 200
Rental Fee: Must Contact For Rates
Race & Religious
Location: 510 Race Street New Orleans, LA
Phone: (504) 523-0890
Website: https://www.raceandreligious.com/
Style: Outdoor, Courtyard, Vintage
Capacity: 200
Rental Fee: Must Contact For Rates
Board Of Trade
Location: 316 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 827-2400
Website: https://www.boardoftradenola.com/
Style: Indoor, Courtyard, Vintage, Ballroom
Capacity: 225-450 (Seated vs non-seated)
Rental Fee: Must Contact For Rates
Pharmacy Museum
Location: 514 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 490-6263
Website: https://pharmacymuseum.org/
Style: Garden, Courtyard, Outdoor
Capacity: 150
Rental Fee: From $1,500 (4-Hours Max)
Il Mercato
Location: 1911 Magazine Street New Orleans, Louisiana
Phone: 504.827.2400
Website: https://ilmercatoevents.com/
Style: Restaurant, Indoor
Capacity: 275
Rental Fee: Must Contact For Rates
Napoleon House
Location: 500 Chartres Street New Orleans, LA
Phone: (504) 934-4704
Website: https://www.napoleonhouse.com/
Style: Ballroom, Vintage
Capacity: 250
Rental Fee: Must Contact For Rates
The Court Of Two Sisters
Location: 613 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Phone: (504) 522-7261
Website: https://www.courtoftwosisters.com/
Style: Courtyard, Outdoor
Capacity: 300
Rental Fee: Starting at $16,000
New Orleans Athletic Club
Location: 222 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70112
Phone: (504) 525-2375
Website: https://neworleansathleticclub.com/
Style: Outdoor, Courtyard
Capacity: 300
Rental Fee: Starting at $9,750
Marigny Opera House
Location: 725 St Ferdinand St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Phone: (504) 948-9998
Website: https://marignyoperahouse.org/
Style: Indoor, Cathedral, Vintage
Capacity: 150-200
Rental Fee: Starting at $7,500
Francis Sylvest
I’m a wedding photographer and videographer who has been based in Colorado since 2018. I’ve been photographing weddings and elopements since 2016, starting out in New Orleans before making the move to Colorado. My style is laid back and honest, capturing the natural, timeless and authentic moments of wedding days.
Since 2016 I’ve photographed and filmed over 100 weddings and elopements – from atop Icelandic Glaciers, to the mountaintops of New Zealand, and of course my beautiful home in Colorado.
