Top Mississippi Sweet 16 Venues

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Oak Crest Mansion Inn is a restored 19th-century estate on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, set among manicured gardens and mature oak trees. The property serves as a wedding venue, event space, and bed-and-breakfast inn, offering a setting that blends historic architecture with warm Southern hospitality. Ceremonies and receptions can take place across several distinct areas of the estate: a grand staircase flanked by columns, an intimate chapel, and outdoor grounds shaded by the property's towering oaks. Overnight guests receive a gourmet breakfast, and the inn's combination of historic character and versatile event settings makes it a natural fit for weddings and private celebrations along the Gulf Coast.

• Spaces for 280 Guests

Spring Lake Venue is a waterfront event space in Pearl, Mississippi, nestled among shade trees and overlooking Country Place Lake in the Country Place Subdivision, just off Airport Road and Interstate 20. The facility includes a full kitchen, indoor and outdoor surround sound, and ample parking — a practical combination for weddings, receptions, showers, family reunions, and business meetings of varying sizes. Spring Lake Venue is one of the few venues in the area that welcomes any outside caterer, and the team can also refer clients to caterers, photographers, and wedding coordinators to help shape an event around their budget.

• Spaces for 250-500 Guests
• 1 Landmark
• 1 Theater
• 1 Historic Space

Duling Hall is a historic 1928 venue in the Fondren district of Jackson, Mississippi, housed in what was originally an elementary school. The building retains its stained glass windows and distinctive architectural character, earning it a reputation as "Jackson's Historic Gathering Place" and an award-winning live music and events venue recognized for its intimate feel and acoustics. The main hall accommodates up to 250 guests for seated events and up to 500 for standing receptions and live music performances. Duling Hall hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate events, and private parties. A professional A/V operator is included with every rental, catering is open to outside vendors, and bar service is available through a partnership with the Saltine restaurant. The north entrance is wheelchair accessible.

• Spaces for 2,500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Convention Center

The Biloxi Civic Center is a large-scale municipal event venue located at 578 Howard Ave. in Biloxi, Mississippi, operated by the City of Biloxi Parks and Recreation Department. Opened in July 2011, the facility was built in the Spanish Colonial Revival style — an architectural nod to Biloxi's storied hotel heritage — with grand arcades and open courtyards connecting the grounds to the adjacent Biloxi Public Library. At the center of the facility is a 15,214-square-foot ballroom rising to a 29.5-foot ceiling, with a full stage, mezzanine, second-floor balcony, dressing rooms, and a green room. The ballroom accommodates up to 2,500 guests and can be subdivided into four separate meeting rooms for smaller gatherings. A large catering kitchen and a state-of-the-art audiovisual system support events ranging from conferences and reunions to weddings, Mardi Gras balls, and performing arts productions. An elevator and accessible features serve the full facility.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

Are you looking for the perfect venue to host your event? Look no further than Mississippi Aquarium! We have several unique spaces on our campus that are perfect for small and large gatherings alike. The Events Services Team is here to help guide you through the planning process from space selection to menu.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

A Bride Idea is a full-service wedding planning company operating from Shadowlawn, a historic antebellum mansion at 1024 College Street in Columbus, Mississippi. Built in 1848 and restored in 2001, the property has been featured on HGTV's *Old Homes Restored* and recognized by the Columbus Historic Home Association as a Pilgrimage Tour Home, offering a setting that pairs Southern architectural character with modern conveniences. Described by its team as a "one-stop wedding shop," A Bride Idea coordinates everything under one roof: venue and ceremony management, full-service florals, Mississippi State Department of Health certified catering, custom wedding and groom's cakes, hair and makeup artistry, and an in-house sound system. Additional arrangements — including minister services, a strings orchestra trio, horse and carriage, and honeymoon night accommodations — are available through the company as well. The team brings more than 50 years of combined wedding industry experience, with the owner working as a florist since 1977. Complimentary consultations are available for prospective couples.

• Spaces for 14-2,500 Guests
• 14 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 16 Total Spaces

Pearl River Resort is a casino and hotel destination owned by the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians in Choctaw, Mississippi. As one of the premier convention facilities in the Southeast, the resort offers more than 75,000 square feet of flexible indoor and outdoor event space across two casino-hotel properties — Golden Moon Hotel & Casino and Silver Star Hotel & Casino — capable of accommodating groups of up to 2,100 guests. The Silver Star Convention Center anchors large-scale gatherings, with a Grand Ballroom measuring just under 25,000 square feet. Across both properties, the meeting portfolio spans multiple breakout rooms, boardrooms, and pre-function lobby space, all backed by a professional sales and convention services team. An on-site audio visual team handles presentations, lighting, and virtual setups, while Pearl River Graphics Printing produces signage and conference materials without leaving the resort. Groups also have access to a full-service spa and salon at Silver Star, dining across multiple restaurants and lounges at both casino properties, championship golf at Dancing Rabbit Golf Club, and complimentary valet parking for all resort guests.

• Spaces for 16-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 5 Resorts
• 5 Total Spaces

Cypress Point Resort is a multi-venue event destination just outside Brandon, Mississippi, set on scenic wooded grounds alongside a lake. The resort accommodates celebrations ranging from quiet, intimate gatherings to large-scale receptions, with a collection of event spaces that seat as few as 16 and as many as 400 guests. The Chapel, nestled among towering trees and overlooking the lake, seats up to 120 and was built with salvaged pews from an authentic old church. The largest outdoor venue, Under The Oaks, welcomes up to 400 guests beneath a wisteria-covered arbor with an adjacent outdoor fireplace, with additional lawn space for tent dining. Smaller private venues include The Livery, which hosts up to 70 guests, and the Observation Deck, suited for up to 50. In-house catering and bartending services are available for weddings, corporate events, and holiday gatherings. The resort also offers on-site accommodations, including The Lodge, guest cabins, and The White House.

• Spaces for 800-2,200 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Meeting Space
• 2 Convention Centers

The Vicksburg Convention Center sits in the heart of historic downtown Vicksburg, Mississippi, offering a two-level event facility with more than 17,000 square feet of versatile space. The venue accommodates gatherings ranging from intimate board meetings of 10 guests to large-scale events of up to 2,000, and earned the Prime Site Award from Facilities & Destinations Magazine for 2023. The main Exhibit Hall spans more than 15,000 square feet of column-free space, seating up to 1,250 guests banquet-style or 2,200 theater-style. The Meeting Room Level provides over 8,000 square feet across seven soundproof rooms that can be combined or partitioned for groups of 15 to 800. Weddings, conferences, trade shows, galas, and community celebrations are all part of the center's regular programming. Seazand Dreams Catering handles in-house food and beverage services, and the facility provides complimentary high-speed internet, free on-site parking, and virtual or hybrid meeting accommodations at no additional cost. The downtown location places guests within walking distance of Vicksburg's shops, restaurants, museums, and parks.

• Spaces for 750 Guests

Beauvoir is a historic estate built in 1852 on 60 acres along the Gulf Coast in Biloxi, Mississippi. The property served as the final residence of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and operates today as a historic house museum. The main house features a distinctive raised cottage design with wraparound porches overlooking the Mississippi Sound. Private events take place across several distinct areas of the grounds: the front lawn, west and east fields, and a heritage rose garden planted with period-appropriate varieties. A large indoor space with a foyer and private entrance accommodates gatherings that call for a more sheltered setting. Outside catering is permitted, and docent-led house tours with period-costumed interpreters can be incorporated into any occasion. The estate welcomes weddings, family reunions, birthday celebrations, retirement parties, and other private gatherings.

• Spaces for 10-225 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 4 Total Spaces

The Biloxi Visitors Center is a 24,000-square-foot civic landmark on Beach Boulevard alongside the historic Biloxi Lighthouse on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Opened in July 2011, the building was designed to evoke the Dantzler House, a historic antebellum home lost to Hurricane Katrina, with two-story columned porches, a grand staircase, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The facility is available for private parties, corporate functions, weddings, and other celebrations. Its rental options include a second-floor ballroom that accommodates up to 225 guests for receptions — with a dedicated dance floor, connecting meeting rooms, a wraparound porch overlooking the lighthouse and the Mississippi Sound, and kitchen access. A 64-seat theater and several smaller meeting rooms extend the venue's capacity to gatherings of all sizes.

• Spaces for 150-750 Guests
• 2 Museums
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Total Spaces

Tunica RiverPark & Museum sits on 130 acres along the banks of the Mississippi River in Tunica, Mississippi, offering a distinctive waterfront setting for weddings, receptions, and corporate events. The property encompasses a museum, aquarium, Meander Gardens, a boat launch, riverboat cruises, and nearly two miles of boardwalk trails through delta wetlands — giving events here a natural backdrop unlike a conventional ballroom or hotel. Two dedicated rental spaces serve a wide range of group sizes. The Event Hall accommodates up to 750 guests for large weddings, birthday celebrations, and conferences. The Meeting Room is suited for more intimate gatherings of up to 150, including small weddings, seminars, and private parties. An outdoor pavilion provides an additional option for smaller outdoor events. Panoramic views of the Mississippi River are accessible from all event areas throughout the park.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

Kirkwood National Golf Club & Cottages is a championship semi-private golf facility set on more than 600 acres in Holly Springs, Mississippi, approximately 35 miles southeast of Memphis. The 18-hole course features six tee boxes designed to accommodate golfers of varying skill levels, and has been recognized by Golf Digest and named Best Golf Course by Mississippi Magazine's Best of Mississippi 2026. The property's clubhouse and banquet facility hosts golf outings and tournaments, with catering options ranging from cold cuts buffets to banquet dinners. A dedicated events contact helps groups plan their visit from start to finish. Six on-site four-bedroom cottages — each sleeping up to eight guests with private baths, a full kitchen, gas log fireplace, and satellite TV — make the property well suited for group retreats, business meetings, family gatherings, and wedding parties who want to stay on site. The surrounding grounds include walking trails, a catch-and-release fishing pond, and a fitness facility.

• Spaces for 1 Guests

The South is a rustic, industrial event venue in Jackson, Mississippi, featuring exposed brick walls and steel beams across 19,000 square feet of open, customizable space. The venue accommodates up to 1,200 guests and hosts weddings, receptions, corporate meetings, and private celebrations. The venue's character comes from its raw industrial architecture — wide open floor plans framed by brick and steel create a flexible canvas that adapts to a range of event styles. Rentals include twenty 60-inch round tables, twelve 6-foot rectangular tables, and 200 white resin folding chairs, along with five hours of event parking security for the first 150 guests. A dedicated Event Manager provides on-site support throughout each event.

• Spaces for 300 Guests

Linden Historic Bed & Breakfast is a circa 1790 antebellum mansion on seven acres in Natchez, Mississippi, four minutes from downtown and near the Natchez Trace. The estate has been in continuous Conner family ownership since 1849 — now its sixth generation — and the Cedars of Lebanon planted by Jane Gustine Conner in the 1800s still frame the front lawn. The property hosts weddings and receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers, corporate retreats, family reunions, and celebrations across its colonnaded galleries, back courtyard, formal dining room, and grounds. Wedding events include exclusive buyout of the entire house and grounds, with linens, tables, chairs, setup and teardown, and parking attendants included. Outside caterers are welcome for a nominal kitchen fee, and a preferred caterer list is available. On-site guest rooms in the main house and a renovated three-bedroom cottage allow wedding parties and event groups to make a full weekend of it.

• Spaces for 500 Guests

Set within the planned community of Diamondhead, Mississippi, The Club at Diamondhead is owned and operated by the Diamondhead Property Owners Association, a nonprofit established in 1970. The Club features 5,400 square feet of banquet and meeting space alongside two 18-hole championship golf courses and an indoor-outdoor golf training academy. On-site dining is available through The Oak Room and Latitude 30 Patio and Grill, providing food and beverage service for events of all sizes. The surrounding golf course grounds offer a distinctive outdoor backdrop for receptions and celebrations.

• Spaces for 50-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Bar
• 6 Total Spaces

First & Green Celebrations is a multi-venue event complex occupying a collection of historic buildings in downtown Grenada, Mississippi. The flagship building at 97 First Street was constructed in 1867 as Grenada Hardware and was purchased by owner Deborah Hicks Bailey in 2013 after years of neglect. Following an extensive restoration recognized by the Mississippi Heritage Trust, the complex has grown to encompass 22 buildings in the city's Downtown Historic District, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2014. Eight distinct event spaces range from the 4,000-square-foot Main Hall & Loft — with heart pine floors, 14-foot bead-board ceilings, and a dramatic open staircase — to smaller settings like The Hide, a speakeasy-inspired bar with a handcrafted pine bar and two-sided fireplace, and Miss Emma's Dining Room, suited for intimate showers and rehearsal dinners. The Garden & The Patio, a fully enclosed outdoor space, accommodates up to 250 seated guests, and venues can be combined for larger celebrations or multi-day events. In-house catering and bar services are offered for all events, with linens, glassware, and serving staff included. A concierge-style team guides clients through venue selection, menu development, and vendor coordination from initial tour through event completion.

• Spaces for 200-100 Guests

Historic Wedding and Event Venue in downtown Hattiesburg, MS on 301 Court Street. A historic home and garden to enjoy your indoor and outdoor events, adjacent to Town Square Park.

The Westin Jackson offers event spaces for your next celebration in Jackson, Mississippi.