Top Louisiana Wedding Shower Venues

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Silver Lake Ballroom occupies the first floor of the historic Hunter Building in downtown Shreveport, Louisiana — a three-story Art Deco structure built in 1931 as headquarters for the Hunter Oil and Investment Company. The building takes its name from Silver Lake, a natural body of water that once covered much of present-day Market Street before the Red River raft removal in the late 1830s redirected the waterway. Owner Martha Rice established the ballroom to honor that architectural heritage and contribute to the revitalization of the downtown area. The venue offers four distinct event spaces totaling 14,000 square feet, split between indoor and outdoor settings. The Ballroom features original terrazzo floors, six gold mirror chandeliers, and red gum molding across 3,000 square feet. The Heritage Room pairs New Orleans-style 1930s murals with exposed brick walls and 16-foot vaulted concrete beams. Outdoors, The Landing provides 5,000 square feet with 20-foot ceilings and Edison lighting beneath a covered-and-uncovered structure. A Bridal Suite with antique furnishings and a private passage for ceremony entrances rounds out the offering. Silver Lake Ballroom has hosted events since August 2006, including weddings, corporate gatherings, film shoots, and bar mitzvahs. Rentals include tables, chairs, decorative lighting, glass candle centerpieces, and onsite event-day staff. Custom bar packages and warming kitchen access are also available.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Founded in 1953, the Petroleum Club of Lafayette is a member-owned private dining and social club situated in the heart of Lafayette's Oil Center district. One of Louisiana's oldest private clubs, it has built a decades-long reputation on excellent food, attentive service, and a warm atmosphere that balances professional polish with a genuine sense of welcome. The facility spans over 55,000 square feet with 15 configurable rooms, giving event planners broad flexibility across gatherings of varying sizes — from intimate business dinners to full wedding receptions and banquets. An award-winning culinary staff handles menu planning in-house, and a dedicated catering sales team works with clients through every detail of room setup and décor. The club's combination of established culinary tradition, adaptable private spaces, and a central Oil Center location makes it a distinctive choice for celebrations and corporate events in Lafayette.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Maison De Tours, located across the street from St. Martin de Tours Church, is Acadiana's one-of-a-kind historic destination wedding venue that has been meticulously restored to its original 1855 beauty. exposed beams, long leaf pine floors, plaster and brick walls with cypress insets and wrought iron balconies are just some of the features of this home. A side alley leads through a stunning wrought iron trellis, and a lushly planted brick walkway opens onto a beautiful private courtyard where we have our outdoor weddings and other events. Take pleasure in the sound of our cascading waterfall. When the courtyard and balconies are lit by copper gas lights, a warm atmosphere of southern hospitality is created, complete with a French touch! Located right across the street from St. Martin De Tours Church, which is the third-oldest Catholic church in Louisiana, we are an attractive historic wedding destination venue. The venue is conveniently located near Lafayette, Broussard, Youngsville, New Iberia, and Breaux Bridge, Louisiana. We are available to host outdoor weddings, wedding receptions, showers, birthday celebrations, Christmas parties, anniversary celebrations, rehearsal suppers, bridal dressing, corporate events, teas, and garden parties in a setting reminiscent of the French Quarter in New Orleans. We rent Maison De Tours for $2,000 a week for a reception that lasts four hours on Friday and Saturday. The furniture included in this lease includes all of the indoor tables as well as the tables, chairs, table runners, lanterns, and chair bows. We also provide foliage and candles for all of the fireplaces, skirting and toppers for the cake and gift tables, cake stands, cake knives, toasting glasses, a champagne bucket, and a cake cutter. In addition, our team will provide cut cake to your visitors. On all of our outside tables, we give tablecloths, ash trays, and birdcage lanterns as decorations. The water feature in our food courtyard is a potted fountain, and the water feature in our wedding courtyard is a gorgeous huge fountain with special-effect lighting. Throughout the building and its courtyards, background music can be heard playing. We can cut off the music in any location where your DJ is performing. Meanwhile, you and your bridesmaids get to dress, do their hair, and do their makeup on the wedding day, while we call your vendors and set everything up for you the day before the wedding. In the case of an on-site wedding, we provide a wedding coordinator, podium, up to 200 seats, pew bows, music, a rehearsal, and an additional half-hour of planning time. An on-site wedding will incur an additional fee of $800.00. Please contact us for further information. Within 15 minutes of the conclusion of your wedding, the huge courtyard is transformed into an eating and dancing area. Our wedding coordinator will be on hand to assist you throughout the entire wedding and reception processions and ceremonies. We will provide waitstaff to assist your guests and bus the tables as necessary. Showers, parties, and rehearsal suppers are all available at a different price. We can provide food and beverages for your event, and we are pleased to provide you with a price estimate.

• Spaces for 75-300 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The Bourbon Cowboy, located at 241 Bourbon Street, is a unique honky-tonk saloon with boot scootin’ country swagger. Bourbon Cowboy’s laid back, rustic appeal makes it the perfect, versatile venue for your private Bourbon Street balcony party or corporate function.

• Spaces for 75-1,200 Guests
• 3 Museums
• 1 Landmark
• 3 Total Spaces

When the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) opened its doors for the first time on December 16, 1911, it included only nine pieces of art. It is the city's oldest fine arts institution. The museum now boasts a remarkable permanent collection of more than 40,000 pieces, making it one of the largest in the world. As the collection continues to grow and expand, it will surpass all expectations as one of the most important art museums in the South. It is known for its outstanding strengths in French and American art, photography, glass, African and Japanese works, and continues to expand and grow. The twelve-acre Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA is one of the most significant sculpture installations in the United States, with over 90 sculptures set among meandering footpaths, reflecting lagoons, Spanish moss-laden 200-year-old live oaks, mature pines, magnolias, camellias, and pedestrian bridges. The sculpture garden is one of the most important sculpture installations in the United States, with over 90 sculptures set among meandering footpaths, PURPOSE: We hope to inspire and celebrate people's appreciation of art. MISSION We are dedicated to the preservation, presentation, and enrichment of our collections and internationally recognized sculpture garden; providing innovative learning and interpreting experiences; and unifying, motivating, and engaging people from all walks of life and backgrounds. It is anticipated that VISION NOMA will serve as a focal point for the arts in New Orleans, as well as an iconic presence synonymous with the city and as the premier cultural institution in the Gulf South, when completed. DIVERSITY, EQUALITY, AND INCLUSION ARE KEY VALUES. An inclusive and equitable workplace, according to NOMA, is one in which all employees, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, national origin (age), sexual orientation or identity (including gender expression), handicap, or educational background, feel appreciated and respected. Diversity in life experiences and history is respected and treasured; we strive to ensure that all voices are acknowledged and heard, as well as to develop a culture of open-mindedness, inclusivity, and compassion among our employees.

St. James Cheese Company is the perfect setting for private wine and cheese tastings, happy hours, rehearsal dinners, baby and bridal showers, weddings, and more. Cheese, cheese, charcuterie, and more cheese, please. Sandwiches, salads, and even more cheese are all on the menu. Mission The purpose of our business is to present our clients with a precisely picked and unexpectedly broad range of wonderfully mature cheeses, charcuterie, and gourmet food products. Our menu has been carefully crafted to include sandwiches, salads, and cheese-centric dishes that are both contemporary and European in style, in order to appeal to a wide range of food enthusiasts. What it Is and How it Works We know people who know people who know people who know people who know people. The best method to obtain the farmhouse cheeses we are wild about is to identify the people who love creating them as much as we do about selling them. We found this out a long time ago and have been using it ever since. We've established an international network of cheese makers and affineurs who supply us with the artisan and farmhouse cheeses that are not available in other shops in the United States. What to Expect When You Arrive We operate on the premise that cheese should be enjoyable, and we strive to make each and every visit to our shop unique and memorable. There are areas for the cheese novice, the rind smelling expert, and the curd curious to explore. These are the folks who work for us. St James cheesemongers and guests are urged to sample every cheese available on a daily basis in order to guarantee that each cheese is served at its best.

• Spaces for 50-500 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

The historical building that is home to Pat O’Brien’s was built in 1791 as a private home and was later purchased by Pat O’Brien. Pat O’Brien ran a speakeasy on St. Peter Street until the repeal of Prohibition. He officially opened Pat O’Brien’s Bar on December 3rd, 1933 and the business moved to the present location at 718 St. Peter Street in 1942. In 1990, 624 Bourbon Street was purchased primarily as a private event venue. By 1999, the necessity for a unique private party venue was apparent and Pat O’s on the River in Jax Brewery opened for private parties. Pat O’Briens now offers two locations with multiple venue options to meet all of your special event needs. From the fabled Courtyard on Bourbon Street and the upstairs Briar’s Suite to the alluring environment at Pat O’s on the River, we’ve got just the spot for you and your guests. You’ll experience all of the charm, grace, and conviviality that makes every experience at Pat O’s something dear to your heart.

Q&C is located in the center of New Orleans' famous and soulful French Quarter. We're conveniently located between the French Quarter and the Warehouse/Arts District, making us the ideal starting point for your adventures—no matter what you're looking for. It is the ideal location for your wedding weekend, with 196 bedrooms for your bridal party, family and friends, as well as an award-winning bar and luxurious party areas. Our central position in the heart of New Orleans places your visitors in the heart of downtown, near enough (but not too close) to the French Quarter, and our facilities will make it difficult for them to want to go. With the help of our chosen vendors (mentioned below), our committed staff is ready to translate your vision into a memorable New Orleans wedding weekend for you and your guests. Our professional event planners are well-versed in the ins and outs of New Orleans and know how to turn any gathering into an unforgettable experience. Decide between three separate and private event rooms.... The Den has luxury leather furnishings as well as a wet bar, which is perfect for hosting informal cocktail gatherings. Private events can be held in the Library, which has a cozy atmosphere. A social gathering in the Whiskey Room is made even more enjoyable by the fact that it is adjacent to an open kitchen, communal harvest table, and craft cocktail bar. Discover what distinguishes each of our Q&C rooms from the others.

• Spaces for 150-200 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

The Omni Riverfront Hotel, located in the heart of New Orleans' bustling cultural scene in the Arts District, provides the finest of both the past and the present. Just steps away from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Contemporary Arts Center, as well as the French Quarter, this hotel offers modern and opulent accommodations with a vintage flair. The Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the Contemporary Arts Center are both nearby. In the heart of New Orleans, our contemporary and stylish hotel is the ideal setting for your one-of-a-kind wedding. Thanks to the Arts District location of the Omni Riverfront Hotel, we can assist you in making your wedding fantasies a reality by fulfilling all of your needs with attentive service, magnificent event space, and luxurious New Orleans hotel rooms. It is one of the most significant days of your life when you tie the knot with your loved one. It is a day that you will cherish forever. Today should be spent with family and friends. A day that marks the beginning of an incredible adventure between you and someone you care about. We at OOmni Riverfront Hotel are dedicated to ensuring that your wedding day is nothing short of outstanding - by ensuring that it is filled with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Our pledge to you is that we will do our best. When it comes to your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, or bridesmaid brunch, we will put together the finest of everything to make it a memorable experience. Venues that stand out. Exceptional culinary creations. Accommodations of the highest quality. Service that is legendary. It everything comes together to guarantee that your wedding day is absolutely spectacular. Additionally, Omni's professional wedding team will be at your side every step of the way, from the initial planning meeting to the final toast at your reception. So you can concentrate on what really matters: creating memories that will last a lifetime.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The White Oak Experiential Learning Center White Oak Estate and Gardens, situated on 22 beautifully landscaped acres, is the ideal location for the wedding of your dreams. Please allow our professional team of wedding specialists and coordinators to relieve you of the worry and stress associated with planning a social event that you and your guests will remember for years to come. Welcome to White Oak Estate & Gardens, a catering and event management facility owned and operated by John Folse, a world-renowned executive chef who has been in the business for 25 years. No matter if you are planning a wedding or a social event, hosting a cocktail reception or dinner, or hosting a luncheon or meeting for your company, White Oak is the only place to hold your special event. White Oak caters to all budgets by providing an extensive selection of hors d'oeuvres, cold and hot appetizers, soups, entrées, and carving stations, among other options. White Oak, located near the end of George O'Neal Lane and only 20 minutes from downtown Baton Rouge, offers 22 acres of lush foliage, gardens, and lakes for your special occasion. White Oak's oak-lined drive, majestic Doric columns, thick masonry walls, and grand staircase, all modeled after traditional homes along Louisiana's River Road and built in the 1970s, set the tone for an elegant event. The parlor, with its lovely mantled fireplace, 26-foot ceiling, and three-tiered crystal chandelier, welcomes guests to a memorable evening of soft music, decadent food, and exquisite wines that will linger in the memory long after the festivities have ended. The parlor is located on the first floor of the house. Stylishly furnished with antique and period pieces, the parlor is connected to a private room, which can be used for meetings or as a bridal suite before a wedding ceremony and reception. The elegant grand French ballroom, located adjacent to the foyer and parlor, features black and white marble floors, three crystal chandeliers, and complementary wall sconces to complete the look. Outside, there is a courtyard in the style of New Orleans, complete with a fireplace, decorative fountain, and native Louisiana foliage. In addition to a Spanish-style fountain and three magnificent open-hearth fireplaces for roasting fish or traditional cochon de laits, the expansive outdoor pavilion features a pond and a gazebo. White Oak's kitchen, which is modeled after Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop in New Orleans' historic French Quarter, brings the patio area together. A plethora of wonderful aromas entice guests as they stroll through the vegetable and herb gardens, pepper patch and quaint orchard, as well as along the stone path that leads to the lake. Every member of the professional culinary, service, and management teams at White Oak is dedicated to providing an unparalleled experience that will be remembered fondly by guests for a long time to come. From the moment you arrive through the gated entrance, until the moment the evening comes to a savory close,

• Spaces for 100-300 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 space at this venue

Beau Jardin is the City of Natchitoches water feature and garden on the downtown riverbank, situated within the Natchitoches Historic District overlooking Cane River Lake. A winding brick staircase leads past cascading waterfalls down an impeccably landscaped hillside, through stone landings framed by decorative ironwork and curved brick walls, and across wooden bridges connecting the garden sections. Strategic evening uplighting brings the waterfalls, native plantings, and flower beds to life after dark. The garden accommodates up to 100 guests for intimate outdoor celebrations — weddings, rehearsal dinners, and private gatherings. The adjacent Roque House and Gardens can be added for an additional touch of antiquity and period charm. Managed by the Natchitoches Main Street program, Beau Jardin offers a distinctive backdrop rooted in the architecture and landscape of one of Louisiana's oldest cities.

• Spaces for 150-400 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

One of Louisiana's largest independently owned craft breweries in the Irish Channel of New Orleans. We currently provide seven year-round beers and four seasonals and dapple in lagniappe & offbeat beers, while keeping things funky with wild and sour ales.

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The Catahoula Hotel is a 35-room boutique hotel in downtown New Orleans, located near the French Quarter and the Superdome. Originally built in 1845, the hotel resides in a restored Creole townhouse nestled on a quiet side street in the Central Business District. Our philosophy is simple: keep it casual, cozy, and above all, human. The Catahoula Hotel’s style of hospitality is not flashy or exclusive, nor is it predictable or contrived. This historic property was once a home and that is what drives our ethos – to welcome guests as we would someone into our own home, to care for them and do whatever it takes to ensure their time with us is as memorable as possible. It’s old-fashioned maybe, but we simply couldn’t have it any other way. Catahoula Hotel features two unique spaces for private events: a third-floor Rooftop Terrace and a garden-level Café and Courtyard. The venues at Catahoula Hotel each feature a full cocktail bar and make the perfect location for a milestone celebration, corporate reception, or wedding ceremony and reception.

• Spaces for 40-500 Guests
• 1 Ballroom
• 1 Landmark
• 3 Total Spaces

The New Orleans Board Of Trade was founded in 1880, and trading continued on the floor until mid-1960. Centered on the eastern wall of the building are three clocks, which have been in place since the building was erected, giving the times in New Orleans, New York & Rio de Janeiro, which were the major players in the Green Coffee Trading. The eight-sectioned mural done was hand-painted by local artist Alvin Sharpe in 1932. It took him approximately three months to complete. First, the canvas was glued to the dome, and then he painted them while on a scaffold in the prone position -- the local version of Michelangelo. (The cost for this project was only $5,500.00 -- just imagine what it would cost today!) In 1993, the Board of Trade was once again renovated, the floors leveled and carpeted with a movable dance floor. It is now available for special event rental, so the public has the opportunity to experience the grandeur of days gone by. The space can currently accomodate up to 500 guests reception style and 250 seated.

• Spaces for 3,000-6,600 Guests
• 2 Barns
• 3 Event Spaces
• 1 Convention Center

Lamar Dixon Expo Center is a multi-use event facility owned and operated by Ascension Parish, located in Gonzales, Louisiana. Established through the philanthropy of Bill and Mary Lee Dixon — whose family founded the Lamar Corporation — the center was gifted to the community and acquired by the parish in 2009 through grants and private donations, without the use of local tax dollars. The facility is designed to attract diverse entertainment and programming in a safe, user-friendly environment, with a particular emphasis on equestrian and 4-H activities. It hosts a wide range of events, from horse shows and rodeos to livestock shows, consumer expos, concerts, conventions, and educational programs. At the heart of the complex is the Robbie G. Savoy Jr. Arena, a 36,000-square-foot indoor arena with seating for 6,600 guests. Additional event spaces include the 24,000-square-foot Trademart, the expansive REV Center, Arena B, a Banquet Hall with climate control and arena views, covered pavilions, and an outdoor arena — making the campus capable of accommodating events ranging from intimate gatherings to large-scale productions.

• Spaces for 200-400 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 2 Historic Spaces
• 2 Total Spaces

Caspiana Plantation House is a wedding and private event venue set on 10 acres of grounds in northwest Louisiana, approximately 20 minutes from Shreveport. The property centers on a historic plantation house surrounded by open landscape, offering a distinctly Southern backdrop for ceremonies and celebrations. The venue's signature indoor space, The Greenhouse, is a 4,000-square-foot climate-controlled structure featuring chandeliers, an in-house sound system, a fireplace, restrooms, and dressing areas — accommodating up to 200 guests. The outdoor grounds provide an equally spacious setting for ceremonies and receptions, with the same 200-guest maximum across the full property. Caspiana hosts only one event per weekend, giving each couple exclusive use of both the indoor and outdoor spaces. Rental packages include an extensive inventory of tables, chairs, linens, lighting, and décor, along with full setup, cleanup, and on-site coordination throughout the event day. Outside catering is permitted, and the venue works with couples' preferred vendors without restrictions.

• Spaces for 75-100 Guests
• 1 Outdoor

The Frenchmen Hotel is located on Frenchmen Street just steps away from everything New Orleans: nightclubs, hip cafes, and some of the world's funkiest restaurants. You'll also find exquisite shopping, world-class museums, and a whole bunch of excitement. The Frenchmen Hotel is your one-stop shop for weddings, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and special events. If you're looking for a unique New Orleans setting to complement your adventures in the Quarter, then stay with us and feel like a native.

French Quarter Mansion Boutique Hotel, a Hospitality of New Orleans property, is a Creole Mansion located in the heart of the historic New Orleans French Quarter on 730 Dumaine, snuggled between Bourbon and Royal Street. It was built in 1820 by John Fritz Miller to house his family and law practice of Christian Rosaleus, founder of Tulane University School of Law. The French Quarter Mansion Boutique Hotel is now a 9 unit luxury guesthouse, which retains all of its original architectural detail, carefully altered to accommodate today's conveniences, featuring all privately accessed self-contained accommodations with in-suite bathrooms, rooms, and so much more.

From 25 guests to 25,000, River City Venues' diverse variety of event locations can host any occasion. The Grand Oaks Mansion, an indoor recreation of a Southern Plantation with opulent gardens and corridors, is our crown treasure. For small-scale gatherings, the Iberville and Bienville rooms are ideal. The River City Ballroom is a stunning multi-use venue for bigger events that can accommodate anything from concerts to bridal exhibitions. The River City Plaza, which features a tented pavilion along the Mississippi River, and our sizable River City Square, which is ideal for festivals and other sizable groups, are our two outdoor event areas. The River City Venues offer the most distinctive representation of the New Orleans character, as well as the ideal setting and know-how to make any occasion or theme come to life. From a grand NFL party to an Absolut Vodka party inspired by Andy Warhol, we will provide your guests an unforgettable experience. Our lovely waterfront locations are among the most adaptable in the city. We are located directly on the Mississippi and close to the Convention Center. We'll handle the rest while you plan your next event at River City Venues in New Orleans. Our distinctive facilities are outfitted with cutting-edge audio-visual technology, and our event organizers are knowledgeable, competent, and always available. Our venues hold the most well-known festivities in the country because to our years of expertise, creative flair, and riverfront position!

Tableau is located on Jackson Square, in the center of the French Quarter, and is linked to the famous Le Petit Theatre, which dates back to 1802. Tableau's meals make use of seasonal ingredients and represent a wide range of tastes and European influences, all of which are mixed with a contemporary approach. Tableau was named "one of the Best New Restaurants in New Orleans" by the Times-Picayune shortly after it opened its doors. Tableau provides a range of eating options, ranging from the courtyard to the main dining room, to the Drawing Room lounge, to our balcony overlooking Jackson Square and everything in between. We have five different venues where we can offer a magnificent scent to any particular occasion. The Parlor, the Wine Room, the Library, the Green Room, and the Le Petit Theatre are the venues for our events. No matter how large or small your gathering, we have you covered.