Top Bywater Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 70-150 Guests

The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum is the perfect prescription for your wedding ceremony, reception, or other special event with opulent “New Orleans” party ambiance. Located in the heart of the French Quarter, our venue features a lush 2200 sq ft courtyard that can be transformed into your dream wedding ceremony or reception venue. The courtyard is characterized by high-rising brick walls, towering tropical botanicals, and a jasmine archway backed by a charming fountain, all of which are illuminated by vintage streetlamps and bistro lights hung over the brick patio. The courtyard is a picturesque setting for ceremonies of up to 130 guests (with room for the aisle). Receptions can also be hosted in the courtyard, with room for 70 seated guests or 150 in a cocktail style setting. While the museum itself is not used as an indoor venue, the first floor of our historic 19th century building will be open for your guests to enjoy the authentic rustic charm and vintage ambiance. Share an unforgettable celebration with your guests, surrounded by the decadence and romance of New Orleans past. Please see the pdf in the Additional Details section for pricing and policies information.

• Spaces for 100-600 Guests
• 1 Bar
• 1 Outdoor

For over 30 years, Razzoo Club & Patio has served up the ultimate New Orleans experience for countless events! Now, we invite you to join the fun! Whether it’s our live bands, our first-class staff, or our unbeatable pricing – we’ll make sure you have an unforgettable experience! Sunday through Thursday, jam out to some of New Orleans' top-rated wedding bands, including The Phunky Monkeys! On Weekends, live DJs and MCs keep the energy high and the dance floor packed. For corporate parties -- all vendors are welcome and feel free to make the space entirely your own! Contact info@Razzoo.com with any questions.

• Spaces for 10-600 Guests
• 2 Hotels
• 2 Ballrooms
• 12 Total Spaces

Create the New Orleans wedding of your dreams. With modern design and a spirit of celebration, Four Seasons elevates all the local traditions, including the culmination of your party with a classic second line. Discover a level of service never before seen in New Orleans – with an attitude that is warm and gracious, but also fun and spontaneous. Our landmark tower is the perfect place to begin your new life together. Dazzle your guests with the unmatched diversity of our venues: indoors and outdoors, street-level and high above the skyline. Choose our two ballrooms or The Garden – creating an unforgettable setting for your New Orleans wedding. Our Four Seasons Wedding Manager will work side by side with you or your wedding planner to finesse every moment of your celebrations. Our chefs add creative inspiration, whether the cuisine is traditionally New Orleans or authentically international. Every detail, no matter how small, matters. That’s why we take care of them for you. Our thoughtfully curated wedding packages highlight the best of our city’s culture, personalized for you.

• Spaces for 20-1,200 Guests
• 2 Bars
• 3 Theaters
• 4 Total Spaces

Staying true to our New Orleans heritage, the Joy Theater has been returned to its art deco grandeur of the late 1940's, including the renovation of the iconic marquee that graces Canal Street. The Joy Theater is conveniently located only two blocks from the French Quarter, walking distance to all downtown hotels, the Super Dome and less than one mile to the Convention Center. The venue features a state-of-the-art audio/visual system, built-in stage and flexible floor plans which can be configured in limitless ways to support your next event. Our knowledgeable events team prioritizes personalized service, customization and flexibility to ensure clients realize their vision of a seamless event. Relationships with local vendors allow for one stop shop booking of event entertainment, decor, photo booths, casino games, even alligator handlers and Mardi Gras parades on site! Features include: - Canal Street marquee personalized to commemorate your event - 54' passenger zone allows for convenient bus drop off, load in/load out or mobile brand activation - In house video system for logo display, film screenings and live feed of stage - Entertainment booking assistance with local or national touring acts - 3 bars - Numerous options for on site brand activation both in theater and at street level - Proficient in house production team skilled at executing corporate events and concerts - Courteous, professional security team to include armed and unarmed guards - Outside Catering Allowed or use of venue recommended caterer

• Spaces for 250-600 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Create an exceptional event with the Degas House Museum, located on Esplanade Avenue in New Orleans. The Degas House Museum was awarded "Best of Weddings" 2013 - 2018 by The Knot and is the only VIP Wedding Venue in the New Orleans area. At the Degas House Museum Our commitment to you is to ensure that you are guaranteed an event that exceeds expectations. Our beautiful French Quarter style courtyard and ornate Victorian parlors provide ample space for a lavish ceremony and reception. The most prestigious event and meeting space in New Orleans. The Degas House rooms, patio, and gallery provide ample space for a variety of special events, including parties, celebrations, reunions, classes, bridal and baby showers, rehearsal dinners, and other gatherings of all kinds. With Degas House's restored beauty as a backdrop, your next special event will be an unforgettable experience. Degas House, with its exquisite setting and impeccable service, is enhanced by the sunlight reflected from the large windows. It is the ideal location for a successful and memorable event. We have a number of locations from which you can choose, as follows: Degas House has been entertaining guests in New Orleans since 1852, with walls painted in Parisian Gold, Desiree's Deep Red, and Impressionist Rose, as well as framed reproductions of Degas's work, which includes family portraits, equestrian scenes, nudists, and dancing girls, among other subjects. It can be used in a variety of settings, including meetings, weddings and receptions, seminars, luncheons, and other special events. We have the perfect amount of function space for any occasion in our function rooms, patio, gallery, and breakfast room.

• Spaces for 350-600 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Meeting Space

Impeccably restored to its original grandeur. The Art-Deco two-story open atrium is encased in marble and granite. The terrazzo floor features an inlaid center compass as well as airport designs. The Upper Terrace Level is trimmed in spectacular railing with ceiling reliefs and painted ceiling. Can accommodate up to 750 guests Reception Style (including Terrace) Can accommodate up to 350 guests Banquet Style (including Terrace) Can accommodate 300 guests Theater Style Can accommodate 120 guests Classroom Style From the Past... to the Present The Messina name was originally introduced to the foodservice business in June of 1961, when Andy Messina and his father realized a lifetime passion of theirs by opening a restaurant in their hometown. It was only the beginning for the Messina family when they opened Andy Messina's Restaurant and Catering Company in Kenner, Louisiana. Messina's Inc. was founded in 1991 by Andy's son, George, who became the company's sole owner. It was George's desire to take the trusted family restaurant business to new heights and provide more chances for its employees. Messina's Inc. was founded in 1991 by Andy's son, George, who became the company's sole owner. It was George's desire to take the trusted family restaurant business to new heights and provide more chances for its employees. It has been proved over the years that Messina's, Inc. has grown into a leader in the food and beverage sector by maintaining consistency in quality and detail, providing recurring customer pleasure, and increasing sales year after year. Messina's is happy to continue its operations as a family-owned business with great team members as its foundation. We have a committed staff of managers, chefs and sales managers that all work together to ensure that the Messina's experience is delivered in the best possible way. Please get in touch with our staff if you would like more information about our event location, catering, menus, or other event services. Our dedicated staff would be delighted to assist you with any and all of your event requirements. Our Group of Experts We are happy to be a family-owned business with outstanding team members on our team. George Messina is in charge of the entire organization. Stacey, his wife, works as the Director of Sales and Marketing for the company. Andrew is the Director of Operations, which is his father's job. George and Stacey are hands-on business owners that personally attend each and every event. Messina's employs approximately 130 part-time employees and 20 full-time employees on a year-round basis. In high season, Messina's might have as many as 200 team members working for them at once. Messina's staff is made up of of family members and long-term employees that are dedicated to the company. It is no coincidence that the majority of our core team has been with us for more than fifteen years. Recruiting, training, motivating, and retaining high-quality team members is something we take great delight in doing. This is crucial since we only deploy temporary staff to service huge events on a very infrequent basis, if at all. We have a dedicated team of employees that have received extensive training in providing satisfying visitor experiences.

• Spaces for 80-100 Guests

The Holiday Inn New Orleans West Bank Tower, located at 275 Whitney Avenue in Gretna, Louisiana, is a 13-floor hotel offering 181 rooms. Guests can enjoy amenities such as an outdoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and the Round House Bar & Grill, which serves breakfast and dinner. The hotel also features meeting space, making it a great choice for business events. Conveniently situated just minutes from downtown New Orleans, it’s an ideal location for both business and leisure travelers

• Spaces for 65-200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

What a joy it is to call New Orleans home, where every unique neighborhood — or faubourg, as we like to say — adds its own spice to the pot we all share. At Faubourg Brewing Co., we’re here to bring people together, celebrate what makes us unique and raise a toast to everything we have in common. Cheers to all the faubourgs that thread this wild and beautiful place together!

• Spaces for 40-150 Guests
• 2 Venues with Activities

The Exchange is New Orleans' most unique private event venue — seven pickleball courts (six indoor, air-conditioned; one outdoor), a full-service bar and kitchen, live music, and an atmosphere that turns any group into a party. We host corporate team builders, birthday celebrations, bachelorette weekends, holiday parties, reunions, and everything in between. No pickleball experience required — we get everyone playing within minutes, and the laughs and competition take care of the rest. Add craft cocktails, a full food menu, big-screen TVs, ping pong, and cornhole, and you have an event nobody forgets. Capacity up to 150 guests. Options range from a 2-court social buyout for intimate groups to a full exclusive venue experience. Custom food and beverage packages available. Located in the Lower Garden District, 1.3 miles from the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

The Mazant, a historic mansion in the heart of New Orleans' Bywater arts district - and approximately 1.5 miles from the French Quarter - boasts more than 5,000 square feet of living and event space, as well as a third acre of landscaped gardens (30 minutes walking or 8 minutes by Uber). Bacchanal, The Joint, The Country Club, Elizabeth's, and The Music Box are all within walking distance. Families, wedding parties, company retreats, and other large groups will find it to be an excellent choice.The Mazant, a historic mansion in the heart of New Orleans' Bywater arts district - and approximately 1.5 miles from the French Quarter - boasts more than 5,000 square feet of living and event space, as well as a third acre of landscaped gardens (30 minutes walking or 8 minutes by Uber). Bacchanal, The Joint, The Country Club, Elizabeth's, and The Music Box are all within walking distance. Families, wedding parties, company retreats, and other large groups will find it to be an excellent choice. On-site weddings and wedding-related events are hosted by the Mazant Hotel. We regularly host smaller (less than 50 people) gatherings throughout the year, and we also accept requests for a small number of larger (up to 200 guests) gatherings on a limited basis on an as-available basis basis. The cost of all weekend events is a three-night minimum buyout of the entire property (approximately $6,500), plus an additional fee based on the number of guests and type of event, which can range between $500 and $7,500 depending on the event. During your stay, you will have exclusive use of the main house and grounds, and the fee will cover standard cleaning, taxes, and service fees - as well as vendor load in and load out, as well as use of our Bose professional-grade sound system. Equipment rental, catering, chairs and tables (beyond what is already on the premises for resident guests), and other similar expenses are not included. As a result, we require that all guests hosting events on our property purchase event liability insurance as well as contract with a security vendor who has been approved by us (see below for more details). Please review our policies before making a reservation. In the center of a triple lot, the house has a corner yard (under an oak tree) to one side and a private, fenced yard to the other. The house has three bedrooms and two bathrooms. The two yards are linked together by a central hallway that runs through the center of the house and connects them. Some groups choose to hold part of the event (such as the ceremony) in one yard and the other part of the event (such as the reception) in another yard, but depending on the size of your group, you may be able to hold both the reception and the ceremony in the same location. There is a large gate in the non-cottage yard that can be opened to provide easy access for a food truck.

• Spaces for 50-100 Guests
• 1 Country Club

Are you looking for a venue to host your next event? There is no better place to hold your next dinner or cocktail party than at The Country Club in one of our stately parlors, which can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 50 guests for a sit-down dinner party. Cocktail parties with a standing capacity of 100 persons are possible. It is possible to hire out the pool area between the months of October and the month of March. Please contact us to enquire about rental costs and availability with our events coordinator, who can assist you. Our chef is available to develop a meal just for your special occasion at The Club, based on your preferences. We'll even come to you if you'd prefer to have the Country Club experience and superb cuisine in the comfort of your own home, workplace, or other off-site special event venue. Allow The Country Club to assist you. Our big parlors can accommodate anywhere from 10 to 50 guests for a sit-down meal. They are also ideal for hosting your next dinner or cocktail party. Cocktail parties with a standing capacity of 100 persons are possible. It is possible to hire out the pool area between the months of October and the month of March. Please contact us to enquire about rental costs and availability with our events coordinator, who can assist you. Our chef is available to develop a meal just for your special occasion at The Club, based on your preferences. We'll even come to you if you'd prefer to have the Country Club experience and superb cuisine in the comfort of your own home, workplace, or other off-site special event venue.

• Spaces for 150-180 Guests
• 1 Restaurant

Celebrate your next event at Misa, located on Magazine Street in New Orleans, with our unique event space that offers a Moroccan ten VIP room, a cozy lounge with a private bar, and two beautiful patios that can accommodate a total of 150 guests. Looking for a great Mardi Gras party option? Let us take care of the food and drinks while you and your guests watch the parades in comfort! Our event space is perfect for hosting your celebrations, with plenty of room to accommodate groups of all sizes. Our limited chef-created menu is tailored to each occasion and budget, ensuring that every guest will enjoy a delicious and memorable culinary experience. Our wide selection of wines and specialty cocktails will perfectly complement your meal and keep your guests happy. Contact us today to schedule a tour and start planning your unforgettable event at Misa in New Orleans!

• Spaces for 120 Guests

Sitting on historic Esplanade Avenue on the edge of the French Quarter, the Melrose Mansion is the perfect setting for your New Orleans-centric celebration! Our luxury boutique hotel is ideal for intimate elopements, traditional ceremonies and receptions, full 21-room property rentals and a variety of additional wedding festivities. Events can be held poolside, inside the beautifully restored Victorian mansion, or among the paved grounds of the Executive Suite building. We cherish the opportunity to host brides & grooms along with their family & friends at our beautiful historical property. We allow you to bring your favorite flavors and flair from New Orleans into the Mansion to create an experience that's uniquely yours.

• Spaces for 100-500 Guests
• 1 Event Space

A short "second line" from St. Louis Cathedral, The Jaxson is located on Decatur Street in the historic Jackson Brewery Building, which is home to New Orleans' premier French Quarter venue, The Jaxson. Your expectations will be exceeded by our beautiful setting, stunning river view, outstanding cuisine, and exceptional service. At The Jaxson, you will find exquisite settings, delectable cuisine, and a mesmerizing view of the Mississippi River from the expansive outdoor patio. Whether you're planning a 70-person intimate dinner or a 450-person cocktail celebration, our location is adaptable enough to make your event stand out and leave a lasting impression on your attendees. In the center of the historic New Orleans French Quarter, just steps away from the Mississippi River and St. Louis Cathedral, The Jaxson Hotel is a great choice for travelers. Your guests will be wowed by the historic setting, the stunning venue, and our incredible crew, who are dedicated to making your special occasion one to remember. Take a virtual tour of the venue, explore the space, meet the crew, learn about our award-winning local food, and get started on arranging your unforgettable event.

• Spaces for 500 Guests
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 Event Space

The Riverview Room is located on the fourth level of the Jackson Brewery Millhouse on the French Quarter riverfront in New Orleans, LA. The Riverview Room's spaces offer indoor and outdoor views of the Mississippi River, French Quarter and the Central Business District from its main room and multiple terraces. The venue has a complete square footage of over 14,000 ft. and their versatility offers solutions for the broad array of your event ideas. The Riverview Room is the perfect venue for your wedding ceremony, reception, milestone birthday, anniversary, corporate gathering, or any type of special occasion. Floor to ceiling windows and five terraces provide views of the Mississippi River, Central Business District and the French Quarter. For over 25 years, The Riverview Room has successfully hosted the complete spectrum of special events, from casual to formal, for groups of 50 to 500. They will bring your dream event visions to life and ensure your special celebration is executed flawlessly.

• Spaces for 18-40 Guests
• 3 Restaurants

Located on Jackson Square attached to the historic Le Petit Theatre; Tableau is in the heart of the French Quarter. Tableau showcases regional ingredients and classic Creole dishes revisited. Our chef team celebrates the historical components of Creole cuisine and builds dishes based on their authentic roots. With Creole cuisine blending flavors from many regions around the world including the Caribbean, France, Spain, Portugal, and the Ivory Coast, Tableau’s dishes reflect a wide variety of flavors and influences combined with a modern approach. Upon opening, Tableau was selected by the Times-Picayune “one of the Best New Restaurants in New Orleans.” Tableau offers a variety of dining ambiances from the courtyard, to the main dining room, to the Drawing Room lounge to our balcony overlooking Jackson Square.

• Spaces for 250 Guests

Once a high-society ballroom and later a convent, the Bourbon Orleans has centuries of stories to tell. Push past the lively scene of Bourbon Street and walk into a hushed haven of gilded details, Belle Epoque-style, polished marble and a warm welcome that is pure Louisiana. This is where your Crescent City story starts. Bourbon Orleans has a history of romance. Once the oldest and grandest ballroom in the city, Bourbon Orleans has witnessed countless weddings dating back to the 1800s. Allow our dedicated wedding professionals to custom curate your perfect celebration, tapping a trusted team of top vendors to set the scene. Bourbon Orleans sits just steps away from the gorgeous St. Louis Cathedral, the nation’s oldest cathedral. Our reception venues offer the perfect setting to continue the celebration after a cathedral ceremony.

The elegance and beauty of a luxury hotel mixes with the intimacy of a boutique hotel. Our central location in the French Quarter is just steps from everywhere you want to be. Simply step outside to enjoy the sights and sounds of the historic and lively French Quarter.

• Spaces for 75 Guests

The historic Audubon Cottages date back to the late eighteenth century and offer a truly one-of-a-kind experience for small weddings or events. Each Cottage surrounds a courtyard with what is said to the the oldest pool in New Orleans, which is also a heated, saltwater pool. Imagine the luxury and privacy of having the grounds and staff of the Audubon Cottages dedicated to your event.