Top Louisiana Wedding Venues

• Spaces for 12-90 Guests
• 2 Restaurants

Bayou Wine Garden is a neighborhood wine bar and kitchen in Mid City, New Orleans. Just like our adjoining sister bar, Bayou Beer Garden, we seek to provide a casual atmosphere and a large selection at a price point that welcomes and excites both experts and novices. Whether you know a lot about wine and cheese and charcuterie, or not much at all, we hope that the relaxed ambience, approachable menus, private wine tastings and friendly staff will provide everyone with an easy and enjoyable experience. These Are the Places We Call Home For your next Bayou Gardens event, reserve one of the spaces listed below for free*. Interested? Our party planner can be reached through phone, text message, or email for more information. She'll help you set a date for your event, find a venue that's perfect, and even help you order caterers. Beverage Garden of Bayou CLIENT AREA The Bayou Beer Garden's VIP Area, tucked away in the back, can hold up to 40 people standing and another 20 seated. A three-TV outdoor area is ideal for parties looking for a covered area for their event. The White Tent Outside the Parking Lot Behind Bayou Beer Garden and Bayou Wine Garden, the White Tent is situated. Our largest party room, it can hold up to 75 people. If you're looking for a covered outdoor area for a large party, this is the place to go. A WINE GARDEN ON THE BAYOU A BRICK PORCH AND BUILT-INS Bayou Wine Garden's Brickroom & Porch is tucked away in the back. This is our tiniest party room, with seating for a maximum of 20 people. It's ideal for intimate gatherings like a bridal shower or baby shower.

• Spaces for 25-350 Guests
• 1 Museum
• 1 Landmark

The George & Leah McKenna Museum provides a classic and charming backdrop for special events, programs and functions.

• Spaces for 25-330 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 5 Meeting Spaces

Embassy Suites by Hilton Baton Rouge is an all-suite hotel located at 4914 Constitution Avenue in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, within a short drive of Louisiana State University and the state capitol. The property's signature feature is its eight-story tropical garden atrium — a soaring open space with warm natural light that anchors the hotel's common areas and serves as a gathering point for receptions and social events. The on-site Zydeco Bar and Grill offers seafood and regional Louisiana cuisine, adding a locally rooted dining option for event guests. The hotel offers approximately 7,500 square feet of dedicated event space across six rooms, accommodating gatherings from intimate boardroom meetings to banquets and receptions of up to 500 guests. Constitution Hall, the flagship event space at 5,658 square feet, handles banquets of up to 330 and connects with smaller breakout rooms — the Assembly Room, Senate Room, and Caucus Room — that can be used independently or combined for larger functions. An experienced on-site events team provides catering customization and full planning support for weddings, corporate events, and social celebrations.

• 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 51-831 Guests
• 1 Event Space
• 2 Meeting Spaces

The St. Gabriel Community Center serves Iberville Parish and surrounding communities as a multi-purpose civic venue at 1400 Gordon Simon Leblanc Drive in St. Gabriel, Louisiana. The center houses a state-of-the-art fitness area, a heated swimming pool, and three dedicated event rooms — the Auditorium, the Bayou Paul Room, and the Bayou Manchac Room — accommodating groups ranging from intimate gatherings of 51 to large assemblies of more than 800 guests. Room rentals are available for private events, receptions, meetings, and community gatherings. The facility operates Monday through Friday from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with on-site staff available to assist with booking inquiries.

• Spaces for 20-500 Guests
• 6 Hotels
• 1 Ballroom
• 6 Total Spaces

The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU is a full-service hotel and event venue situated on the campus of Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, affiliated with the LSU Alumni Association. The property combines the warmth of a hotel with dedicated conference and event facilities totaling over 11,000 square feet of space — making it a natural fit for weddings, galas, corporate gatherings, and private celebrations that benefit from being at the heart of LSU's campus. The flagship event space is Noland Laborde Hall, a 4,000-square-foot ballroom with floor-to-ceiling arched windows, marble flooring, and views over the lake and grounds — accommodating up to 280 guests for seated dinners and 500 for receptions. For smaller gatherings, the Cook Conference Room offers an intimate setting with memorabilia from benefactor Lod Cook's connections to U.S. Presidents, dignitaries, and members of the British Royal Family. The Achord Library, a one-of-a-kind room housing a complete archive of the LSU Gumbo yearbook, provides a distinctive backdrop for private meetings with lakeside views. Catering is provided through Unique Cuisine Catering, with menus customized to each event. Wedding packages include hotel suite accommodations, a dedicated coordinator, and vendor recommendations.

• Spaces for 100-550 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Club XLIV is a private lounge, named to honor the victory by the New Orleans Saints in Super Bowl XLIV. The club is located in the heart of the Square with an entrance next to the stage, and its built-in amenities include modern furnishings, illuminated bars, specialty lighting and advanced audio/video technology. Encore is connected to club XLIV by oversized sliding doors, and the versatile, plush interior is customizable for any event. Combined, the two prime spaces provide nearly 18,000 square feet and can accommodate up to 1,000 patrons. In honor of the New Orleans Saints' Super Bowl XLIV victory, club XLIV is a private lounge that was established in 2008. In addition to its convenient location in the heart of the Square, with an entrance right next to the stage, the club's built-in amenities include contemporary furnishings as well as illuminated bars, specialty lighting, and advanced audio/video technology. A pair of oversized sliding doors connect Encore to club XLIV, and the versatile, plush interior can be transformed to suit any occasion. Both prime spaces together offer nearly 18,000 square feet of space and have the capacity to accommodate up to 1,000 people. Its incredible built-in amenities, which include modern furnishings, illuminated bars, specialty lighting, and cutting-edge audio/video technology, make club XLIV an excellent choice for any sports fan visiting New Orleans. Combined, the Encore and club XLIV spaces offer a remarkable 18,000 square feet of prime special event space. Encore is connected to club XLIV by oversized sliding doors. In order to host your event, club XLIV and Encore provide the ideal special event space. This includes hosting a corporate reception, awards banquet, or birthday celebration. For fundraising events, non-profit rates are available.

My culinary inspiration has always been and will always be New Orleans history and culture. We sought to integrate fresh preparations and innovation into New Orleans culinary traditions and culture when I initially opened Emeril's doors in 1990. With an emphasis on innovation and refinement and inspired by the many influences of New Orleans cuisine, we continue to push ourselves to provide our customers with an excellent experience. The chef's tasting is designed to be an exploration that builds on the aromas and complexity of our ingredients while incorporating distinctive modernism. We want to produce foods and settings that heal and transport people, leaving them happier than when they arrived, for both locals and visitors to New Orleans. - Emeril Lagasse, chef Only four short blocks separate Emeril's Restaurant from the Convention Center in downtown New Orleans' Warehouse District. Emeril's is a restaurant that serves Chef Emeril Lagasse's elegant specialty meals and is undoubtedly a memorable experience. Since its debut in 1990, Emeril's Restaurant, the flagship location, has played home to thousands of events. We look forward to working with you to make your upcoming event a success, whether you are organizing a corporate lunch or dinner, bridal luncheon, bar or bat mitzvah, dine-around, or anything else you can think of. Emeril's is also available for full and partial restaurant buyouts. Contact Sandy Odom, our sales manager, at sandy.odom@emerillagasse.com for additional information about scheduling a private event.

• Spaces for 200 Guests

This Acadian home has an expansive view of the beautifully-manicured Audubon Park Golf Course. A combination of a spacious dining area and a smaller private room make this space fully adaptable to nearly any sized crowd, as well as any type of celebration event. With an expansive view of the beautifully maintained Audubon Park Golf Course, this Acadian home is a must see. Through the use of a large dining area and a smaller private room, this space can accommodate nearly any sized group and can accommodate any type of celebration event. For rehearsal dinners, this is by far the most popular location! There is free parking available. Book your next event with Audibubon.com today. Trying to figure out where to hold your next private event or party? Audubon is renowned for its impeccable service, meticulous attention to detail, and delectable catering. As a result of our distinctive destinations, which combine elegance with a long-standing local tradition, our venues are the best in the city for a signature New Orleans experience. Events ranging from family gatherings to holiday parties to picnics to corporate events to weddings, receptions, dinners, and catering are all catered at our venues and accommodations. Get in touch with us right away to learn more.

• Spaces for 120-200 Guests
• 1 Restaurant
• 1 Outdoor
• 1 space at this venue

Basin St. Station serves as a center of economic and cultural activities, capturing and featuring the culture and history that makes New Orleans one of the most unique cities in North America. This historical touchstone stands in what was once the transportation crossroad of the city of New Orleans, embodying the rare vestige of five railway stations and their associated buildings that served downtown New Orleans in the early 20th century. Welcoming thousands of visitors into New Orleans every day, Basin St. Station provides an authentic and exciting introduction to our richly diverse and historic city. Basin St. Station is the city of New Orleans' welcome center with adjoining landscaped parking for visitors. The first floor contains a staffed visitor information center featuring educational community exhibits, a performance venue, a walking tour kiosk, and an authentically New Orleans and Louisiana gift shop. The fourth floor is a special function venue featuring a kitchen, stage, banquet space, and rooftop terrace with breathtaking views of downtown New Orleans.

• Spaces for 150 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Begin your forever by holding your wedding ceremony and reception in our enchanting, Private Garden Courtyard at Chateau LeMoyne, located in the historic French Quarter of New Orleans. Joy and celebration permeate every corner of our colorful city, and we specialize in capturing this spirit for your special day. Our renovated Ballroom opens into a flourishing Courtyard that's ideal for outdoor ceremonies, indoor receptions, garden-style cocktail hours or candle-lit outdoor rehearsal dinners. Not only do you need the perfect place to celebrate your wedding, you need the perfect retreat. Our three luxurious Presidential Suites and eight junior Creole Suites can provide the perfect get-away. We have everything you need to accommodate your out of town guests and give them the New Orleans experience. Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held in our enchanting Private Garden Courtyard at Chateau LeMoyne, which is conveniently located in the heart of New Orleans' historic French Quarter. Every corner of our vibrant city is alive with joy and celebration, and we specialize in capturing this atmosphere for your special day. Our newly renovated Ballroom leads out to a lush Courtyard, which is perfect for outdoor ceremonies, indoor receptions, garden-style cocktail hours, and candle-lit outdoor rehearsal dinners, among other things. Services Full-service Catering Services for Concierge There are options for a welcome reception, cocktail hour, and brunch. Blocks of rooms reserved by hotel chains Bridal Suites in the Highest Class Park in a valet lot Our Wedding Package can be found by clicking here. Space for Performing a Function Courtyard Ballroom with a Private Garden Apart from finding the ideal location for your wedding celebration, you must also find the ideal retreat location for your honeymoon. There are three luxurious Presidential Suites and eight junior Creole Suites available to make your stay as comfortable as possible. In order to accommodate your out-of-town guests and provide them with a memorable New Orleans experience, we have everything you need.

• Spaces for 150-325 Guests
• 1 Hotel
• 1 Ballroom

Everyone should be able to have the wedding of their dreams, which is why we at Benedicts believe this. Consequently, every menu we create is unique; there are no cookie cutter weddings here! We work closely with our couples to create wedding packages that are tailored to their individual tastes and budgets. If you're anything like us, you believe that the food is the most important part of the reception, and we have the best! Your budget, the time of year, and the preferences of the couple are taken into consideration when creating our menus. We are looking forward to meeting you and learning more about your dream wedding! - MENUS AND EVENTS THAT ARE COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZED Every event is unique, so why stick with the same old menu year after year? Create a completely customized menu with the assistance of your catering specialist, taking into consideration your budget and preferences. The following dietary restrictions are available: GLUTEN-FREE, VEGAN, and SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS. WE WOULD BE PLEASED TO HOST YOUR NEXT MEETING. Benedicts is the ideal location for your next meeting or conference, thanks to its two distinct venues and more than 6000 square feet of meeting space. In collaboration with our expert Event Team, you can plan and customize your 10-person board meeting or 300-person all-day conference. Benedicts offers a variety of seating options, including theatre, classroom, banquet, and reception style. Customize your meeting with a wide range of meal options ranging from our upscale coffee bar to a formal seated four-course dinner in our elegant ballroom. In addition, our Northshore meeting space offers wireless Internet access in both of its meeting locations. Benedicts also provides in-house audio/visual services for its clients.

• Spaces for 200 Guests
• 1 Event Space

We are a picturesque blueberry farm and event venue located just 55 miles north of New Orleans in the heart of the Louisiana countryside. Explore the lush, landscaped gardens, which are ideal for taking photographs to commemorate your special day and are filled with a vibrant ambiance. The property is surrounded by hundreds of blueberry bushes, lush greenery, and open space, making it a perfect setting for any event that requires a naturally beautiful and classic backdrop to be successful. White Oak Fields has been a family-owned and operated business since 2020. We are committed to providing you with a personalized experience to ensure that your day is as perfect as you imagined. We are the best choice for a charming and elegant setting in which to begin your life together. You are organizing an event and are looking for a venue that is both perfect and unique! You are deeply attached to your family and friends, and you long for the opportunity to combine that attachment with your passion for taking in the natural beauty of the outdoors. Because our values are so aligned here, the moment you step foot on our property, you'll not only feel a calming sense of peace, but you'll also feel like you've come home to family. Take advantage of our one-of-a-kind venue, where you can personalize your experience from beginning to end. We've laid a solid foundation for you to do just that. Thank you for your support. From our blueberry rows to our open fields, our Bridal Cottage, and our southern landscaping, you can be assured that you and your loved ones will have a memory that will last a lifetime and be passed down to future generations at our farm.

• Spaces for 100 Guests
• 1 Event Space

Whether you're planning an intimate or grandiose wedding, Forrest Grove Plantation will work with you to create the event of your dreams. Contact us today to get started. The foundation of all long-lasting partnerships is built on trust and open communication. In addition, because we are the caterer of choice, you can be completely confident that the most important day of your life will be the day when you shine the brightest. Of fact, many people are capable of producing excellent cuisine. However, few caterers are capable of or willing to attend to all of the minute things that are necessary to provide a flawless, stress-free wedding. With our flair and competence in food and drink, as well as in atmosphere and presentation, we have the personality, professional abilities, and capacity to deal with the unexpected, as well as the financial resources to pull it all together. Our impeccable taste extends to our extensive assortment of elegant catering equipment and serving pieces, which includes silver chafers, trays and platters, baskets and accessories, among other things. To-go packages, including a chilled bottle of champagne for the bride and groom, are provided as a courtesy. When you employ Forrest Grove Plantation, you are making a financial investment in a certain amount of self-assurance. It is similar to getting catering insurance when you hire Forrest Grove Plantation for your event. Ideally, a quality caterer works as a stress reliever; we're here to alleviate all of the anxiety that comes with planning a party. In other words, you can genuinely relax and enjoy yourself at your event (and the congratulations that follow). Our comprehensive expertise and experience, together with our unrivaled array of technical resources, enables us to create and implement cost-effective events that are suited to your budget and business objectives, while maintaining high levels of creativity. Forrest Grove Plantation can assist you with every part of your event, despite the fact that we are first and foremost caterers. Among the many services we provide to our clients are design and decor, entertainment booking, valet service, staffing, and tenting, to name a few. We also provide catering services.

• Spaces for 300 Guests
• 1 Historic Space
• 1 Estate
• 1 Mansion

Memories are made here. With professional planning services and magnificent event venues, The Greystone can deliver any special occasion that may come to mind. Our professional event and party planning experts provide creative suggestions to ensure your wedding, reception, or event is a memorable one. At The Greystone, we will make your journey to the aisle to most memorable and exquisite experience like none other. From the breathtaking 6 acres of gardens with ponds, a rock creek, gazebo, flowers and nature that bloom all year round to the beautiful grand ballroom with magnificent chandeliers, coffered ceilings, dark hardwood floors and luxurious bridal suite, The Greystone is the Northshore’s premier venue. We take pride in our professional wedding staff that is there every step of the way to ensure that your special day is exactly the way you’ve always imagined it.

Whatever your special event needs are, from entertaining clients to holding business meetings, sponsoring trade shows, hosting cocktail receptions, and more-New Orleans Paddlewheels' professional staff of Party Planners is ready to assist you in creating the perfect gathering. Customizing parties is no problem at New Orleans Paddlewheels. You can reserve an entire deck or the entire boat allowing privacy and greater flexibility in planning your party. You can choose any type of entertainment you desire. You can remain dockside or cruise down the mighty Mississippi River. We can assist you with transportation. The options are endless with New Orleans Paddlewheels. Experience a nightly Dinner Jazz Cruise or daily Battlefield Cruise on the Mississippi River aboard an authentic Paddlewheeler. New Orleans Creole Queen boards at the Canal Street Dock along the Riverwalk located directly on the Mississippi River. Whether in search of a leisurely cruise, business gathering, wedding destination or special event, New Orleans Creole Queen is the perfect choice. On our Dinner Jazz Cruise, you will experience the sounds of the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen's own Jazz Band and enjoy authentic New Orleans Creole cuisines like jambalaya, gumbo, and bread pudding. After dinner, sip your favorite cocktail on our promenade deck. Set against a panoramic view of New Orleans, you will cruise the Mighty Mississippi River under a canopy of stars. On our Battlefield Cruise, enjoy views of the French Quarter and Port of New Orleans from the river as the Captain entertains you with a detailed narration of New Orleans landmarks, history, vessel information and river lore. Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans, now the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, where you can tour the Chalmette Battlefield. Enjoy breathtaking views of New Orleans by sunlight or moonlight on our day or night cruises with elegant architectural details and lavish dining rooms. The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen is part of the BigEasy.com family of companies including the Jean Lafitte Swamp Tour, New Orleans Airport Shuttle, Destination Management, Inc., New Orleans Tours and On The Town concierge.

• Spaces for 600 Guests

Blythewood Event Center & Bed & Breakfast is a historic Greek Revival mansion built in 1885, set on grounds shaded by oak trees and bordered by a camellia garden in Amite, Louisiana. The property was purchased by the Kennedy family in 1970, has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and has operated as an event center since 1980 — one of the longest-running private event estates in the region. Inside, guests are welcomed by a grand piano in the main hallway, with a ballroom and intimate dining rooms suited to celebrations from small dinners to full receptions. The surrounding gardens and wraparound porches provide a natural backdrop for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours. Blythewood specializes in the "Weekend Wedding," a multi-day format that gives the wedding party and close family exclusive use of the entire mansion from Friday through Sunday, including bed and breakfast accommodations and a full breakfast each morning. The estate accommodates a wide range of gatherings — weddings, vow renewals, showers, birthday parties, reunions, corporate retreats, and celebrations of life — and works with couples and planners to coordinate preferred caterers, entertainment, and event logistics.

• Spaces for 20-13,500 Guests
• 2 Ballrooms
• 2 Event Spaces
• 5 Total Spaces

The CAJUNDOME Convention Center is a multi-purpose event facility situated on the campus of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette in Lafayette, Louisiana. Spanning 72,000 square feet of dedicated convention space within an 85,000-square-foot complex, the center draws corporate conferences, trade shows, banquets, nonprofit fundraisers, school events, graduation ceremonies, Mardi Gras balls, and weddings throughout the year. The facility offers several distinct event spaces — including the second-floor Festival Ballroom with its adjoining pre-function area, the first-floor Mardi Gras Ballroom with seven divisible salons, a large Exhibit Hall that can accommodate up to 3,500 guests for major productions, and The Table Room, a private lounge with full bar service. Weddings receive dedicated attention through a wedding specialist on staff, complimentary champagne for the couple's toast, a personal attendant, and on-site Artisan Creative Catering. Free on-site parking, in-house audio and lighting support, and experienced event staff round out the offering. Nonprofits holding 501(c)(3) status qualify for a 10% discount on room rental.

• Spaces for 24-150 Guests
• 5 Restaurants

Ralph Brennan's Ralph's on the Park is a casual dining establishment nestled amid the live oaks and colorful clapboard houses of mid-city New Orleans and City Park. This dynamic cafe is at its core thanks to the talents of Chef Chip Flanagan, who was born and raised in New Orleans and is recognized for his globally-inspired interpretations of local cuisine that are influenced by the quirkiness, variety, and traditions for which the city is famous. Ralph's on the Park is known for its timeless elegance as well as its smooth event preparation. For your upcoming wedding, anniversary, birthday, repast, shower, business event, graduation, or holiday party, our professional culinary team and polished staff look forward to producing a wonderful meal and a memorable experience for you. The Ralph's on the Park website has a Private Dining Guide to assist you in planning your next private event at Ralph's on the Park. Please see below for further information. Weddings are something we are familiar with. Engaged couples are invited to join us for every special occasion, including an engagement party, wedding ceremony, reception, and rehearsal dinner. To see some of our previous wedding events, please visit the link provided below.