Wedding Venues in New Orleans, LA
10 listings · 4.7 average across 2,080 Google reviews · sources on every listing
The Balcony Ballroom
4.8(410)The Balcony Ballroom is a full-service all-inclusive New Orleans wedding venue established in 1974. It offers ceremony and reception in one climate-controlled location with customizable décor, in-house catering, white glove service, and packages starting at $14,800.
From $14,800 (peak rate)
Peak pricing $14,800-26,500 for 150-300 guests; Sunday pricing starts at $14,800 for up to 100 guests
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
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4.8(404)Southern Oaks is a post-Antebellum New Orleans mansion built in 1965 offering garden ceremonies under grand live oaks and elegant receptions. Accommodates 100-350 guests with various enhancement options including jazz bands, fireworks, and specialty food vendors.
From $22,000 (package)
2027 Reception pricing: Friday Night 100-350 guests $22,000-$32,400; Saturday 100-350 guests $25,200-$36,400. Prices include all taxes and gratuities. Enhancements range from $500-$4,000.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about Southern OaksThe Champagne Palace
4.6(291)The Champagne Palace is an all-inclusive wedding venue in Harahan, LA featuring one lush acre of botanical gardens with tropical flowers, European fountains, Corinthian columns, imported statues, and Italian marble floors. One-stop-shop for elegant events.
Ask VowPetal about The Champagne PalaceThe Elms Mansion
4.8(225)The Van Benthuysen-Elms Mansion is an Italianate historic venue in New Orleans' Garden District featuring a 48-foot grand ballroom, ornamental details, gardens, and patios. In-house catering and alcohol included. Wheelchair accessible.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about The Elms MansionParadigm Gardens
4.9(201)Paradigm Gardens is a New Orleans outdoor wedding venue featuring lush garden setting with baby goats, wood-fired oven, and farm-to-table dining. Accommodates up to 200 seated guests with all-inclusive packages starting at $7,500.
From $7,500 (package) · $5,000 minimum
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) starting at $7,500. Catering $75 per person off-peak (minimum $5,000). Room cost $2,500-3,500 for 3 event hours with $500 per additional hour.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about Paradigm GardensHouse of Broel
4.6(162)Historic Victorian mansion and chapel in New Orleans' Garden District, originally built in 1850. Offers all-inclusive wedding packages with multiple menu options for 2-200 guests. Features elegant interiors, secret gardens, and courtyard with pavilion.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
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4.8(115)Margaret Place is a New Orleans hotel and wedding venue featuring five guest rooms including a Bridal Suite, Connector Room, Lookout Room, Downriver Room, and Upriver Room, suitable for intimate weddings and events.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about Margaret PlaceThe Chicory
4.6(140)The Chicory is New Orleans' largest event space, occupying a historic 1852 coffee warehouse in the Warehouse District with 20,000+ sq. ft. of preserved architectural character, modern amenities, and full-service wedding and corporate event capabilities.
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
Ask VowPetal about The ChicoryCompass Point Events
4.5(95)Compass Point Events is a full-service New Orleans wedding venue in Algiers Point featuring historic cottages, an event hall, manicured lawn, on-site catering, and 30+ years of planning experience. Guest cottages available for overnight stays.
Ask VowPetal about Compass Point EventsThe Lakehouse New Orleans
4.6(37)Modern waterfront venue on Lake Pontchartrain with indoor and outdoor spaces for up to 299 guests. Full wedding pricing starts at $3,000 off-peak or $3,250 peak. Includes kitchen, wet bar, linens, WiFi, and furnishings.
From $3,000 (off-peak rate)
Starting at $3,000 for off-peak dates, and $3,250 for peak dates. 1st floor Indoor room cost: $1,750
As published by the vendor, read Aug 2026
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Wedding Venues in New Orleans, LA, at a glance
All 10 wedding venues listed here carry public Google ratings, 1 of them at 4.9 or better, across 2,080 reviews in total. The most-reviewed listing on this page is The Balcony Ballroom (410 Google reviews).
The listings sit across Metairie, New Orleans and Harahan, worth weighing against where your guests will be staying.
Of the 10 venues here, we have published pricing for 4 and a guest capacity for 8 on file, shown on the listing itself, with the page it was read from linked where we kept it.
How to choose a wedding venue
- Start from your guest count — capacity is a hard filter, and the room should fit at 80–110% of your list.
- Ask what is included (tables, chairs, linens, staff) and whether catering is in-house or open — that policy is the biggest hidden cost lever.
- Get a realistic all-in Saturday total, not just the room rate; service fees and taxes commonly add 20%+ to quotes.
- Check the weather backup plan — you should be happy with it, not just tolerate it.
Common questions
How many wedding venues are on this list?
This page currently lists 10 wedding venues in New Orleans, LA. The list is compiled from live Google and web searches and grows as couples plan weddings in New Orleans — it is a working directory, not a static roundup.
How were these wedding venues found?
Every listing comes from a real search against public sources (Google Places and the open web) and links to where it was found. 10 of the 10 carry public ratings from Google reviews. None are paid placements. Always confirm availability, pricing, and details directly with the vendor.
How much do wedding venues in New Orleans cost?
We have published pricing on file for 4 of the 10 wedding venues on this page, shown on the listing itself, with the page it was read from linked where we kept it; for the rest we have none on file. Most wedding vendors quote only after an inquiry, and we don't guess at numbers. The reliable move is asking each candidate for an all-in quote for your date and guest count — VowPetal can draft those outreach emails and compare the answers side by side.
When should we book a wedding venue?
In-demand wedding vendors are commonly booked 6–12+ months ahead for peak-season Saturdays, and earlier in busy markets. If your date is fixed, start conversations early; if it's flexible, off-peak dates usually open up both availability and pricing. The most-reviewed wedding venues on this page are The Balcony Ballroom and Southern Oaks.
Can VowPetal help us choose between these wedding venues?
Yes. Tell VowPetal your date, budget and style, and it searches New Orleans, LA with sources, builds a shortlist on your Wedding Board, drafts outreach emails, and tracks quotes as they come in.