New Orleans has long been one of the most enchanting wedding destinations in the world, and the city’s lineup of venues continues to grow and evolve. Whether you’re planning an intimate ceremony for 30, a blowout reception for 300 or an indulgent wedding weekend where your entire party sleeps under the same roof, these local gems offer something for nearly every vision and budget.
The Chloe
The Chloe is a lovingly restored 19th-century mansion turned 14-room boutique hotel in Uptown. The hotel’s full-buyout option puts every space at a couple’s disposal — guest rooms, the courtyard pool, patios, bar and restaurant — transforming the intimate property into a private home for an entire wedding weekend. Event spaces include a front patio shaded by a majestic oak tree, a pink-hued lounge with an impressive art collection and a wraparound front porch overlooking St. Charles Avenue. The culinary team specializes in innovative New Orleans cuisine crafted from locally sourced ingredients, and the hotel requires a minimum two-night stay for a full buyout. 4125 St. Charles Ave., 504-541-5500, thechloenola.com
Canal Street Inn
Tucked in the heart of Mid-City along the Canal Streetcar line, this handsome 110-year-old Greek Revival mansion is one of the city’s most charming and consistently celebrated wedding venues — and one of the most accommodating for out-of-town guests. The lush, manicured garden, shaded by mature trees and anchored by a white pergola, accommodates up to 150 guests for ceremonies and receptions. The elegant formal dining room, with its delicate stained-glass windows and carved wood fireplace mantel, is ideal for rehearsal dinners and intimate seated celebrations. Whole-house buyouts of the inn’s 11 private bedrooms allow couples to bring their nearest and dearest under one roof for a true destination wedding weekend, with a made-from-scratch Southern breakfast served each morning. 3620 Canal St., 504-483-3033, canalstreetinn.com
Terrell House Bed & Breakfast
Built in 1857 for Richard Terrell, a wealthy cotton broker from Natchez, this grand three-story Italianate stucco-over-brick mansion on Magazine Street has been quietly perfecting the art of intimate weddings for decades. The brick courtyard — complete with multiple fountains and lush tropical vegetation — provides a picturesque outdoor setting for ceremonies and receptions for 20 to 120 guests. The double parlor, with 14-foot ceilings crowned by original plaster moldings and ornate ceiling medallions, lends a sense of timeless New Orleans grandeur to indoor celebrations. What sets the Terrell House apart for bridal parties is the ability to reserve the entire property, which includes 12 guest rooms spread across the main house, carriage house and Creole House (apartment-style suites ideal for extended family and out-of-towners) across the street. In-house catering is available, with chefs who can accommodate a range of dietary needs. 1441 Magazine St., 504-237-2076, terrellhouse.com
Creole Gardens
Equal parts funky and charming, this woman-owned and locally operated historic property in the Lower Garden District is a one-of-a-kind wedding venue that channels the true bohemian spirit of New Orleans. The Roadhouse, a 2,400-square-foot indoor-outdoor event space adjacent to the Banana Courtyard, accommodates up to 225 guests and features a built-in bar, in-house sound system and a colorful Caribbean-inspired ambience that feels more like a backyard party with your closest friends. The lush banana-tree-shaded courtyard is available for outdoor ceremonies and cocktail hours. Couples and their guests can book overnight accommodations across the property’s three historic antebellum buildings, which together offer 24 uniquely decorated rooms — making it possible to keep the wedding party together from rehearsal through farewell breakfast. The venue is pet-friendly and allows outside food truck vendors. 1415 Prytania St., 504-569-8700, creolegardens.com
Soulet Muse
Tucked along Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District, Soulet Muse is a beautifully preserved 1850s Creole townhouse with exposed brick walls, soaring ceilings and original antique hardware that make it feel like a true New Orleans home rather than a conventional event space. The venue’s defining feature is its pair of lush outdoor courtyards: a front courtyard that opens directly onto Magazine Street and a private rear courtyard characterized by a signature living plant wall, lush greenery and twinkling bistro lighting. A wraparound balcony overlooking the back courtyard provides an elevated vantage point for guests and a dramatic backdrop for photographs. Wedding packages include exclusive access to the entire 3,500-square-foot venue—both courtyards, a custom kitchen island, a bay of vintage double French doors and three private suites for getting ready or overnight stays. The space accommodates up to 120 guests and is well-suited for ceremonies, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and receptions. 1173 Magazine St., souletmuse.com
Sully Mansion
For couples dreaming of an intimate ceremony steeped in authentic Garden District elegance, Sully Mansion is one of the city’s best-kept secrets. Originally built in 1890, this historic boutique inn accommodates up to 30 guests for weddings and private events. The vine-draped outdoor courtyard, shaded by oak trees and framed by a jasmine-covered pergola, provides a quintessentially New Orleans setting for ceremonies and private dinners. The venue offers tailored wedding experiences that include ceremony coordination and event rentals such as linens, tables and chairs. Stained-glass windows, pine floors and a formal staircase make for exceptional wedding photographs. A two-day buyout is available for couples who want to keep their entire wedding party under one roof. 2631 Prytania St., sullymansion.com
House of Broel’s Victorian Mansion and Wedding Chapel
Originally built in 1850 and famously elevated in 1884 — when former owner William Renaud literally had the house hoisted up to add an entire new floor beneath it — House of Broel is one of St. Charles Avenue’s most storied wedding destinations. The magnificent first floor, added during that legendary renovation, is now a wedding and reception venue wrapped in crystal chandeliers, marble fireplaces and exquisite antiques. The outdoor secret gardens and jasmine-draped courtyard, featuring a pavilion, offer a romantic setting for outdoor ceremonies and photoshoots. Owner Bonnie Broel, who is also an ordained minister, has been welcoming couples for more than three decades, and all-inclusive wedding packages cover everything from the open bar and cake to a dedicated wedding coordinator. The venue accommodates two to 200 guests, making it one of the most flexible options in the city. Note: House of Broel does not offer overnight accommodations, but its Magazine Street and Garden District neighbors provide ample options nearby. 2220 St. Charles Ave., 504-699-1423, houseofbroel.com
The Lakehouse
New Orleans couples rarely associate the word waterfront with wedding venues, but The Lakehouse changes that entirely. Perched directly on the edge of Lake Pontchartrain in the Lake Shore–Lake Vista neighborhood, this sleek contemporary venue is one of the only freestanding waterfront wedding spaces in the city. The 7,000-square-foot indoor space features floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic marina views and accommodates up to 299 guests. The covered outdoor deck is the kind of ceremony backdrop no ballroom can replicate. What makes The Lakehouse particularly special for bridal parties is the five-bedroom, five-bathroom condo situated directly above the venue, which can be booked for overnight stays and accommodates smaller events such as rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and bachelor and bachelorette gatherings for up to 75 guests. 7412 Lakeshore Drive, 504-943-6818, thelakehousenola.com
The Jaxson
For couples who want Mississippi River views, a French Quarter address and room for a proper celebration, The Jaxson delivers on all fronts. Housed in the historic Jax Brewery building overlooking the river, the venue accommodates between 100 and 425 guests for ceremonies and receptions, with a private outdoor terrace perched directly above the water. In-house catering and a dedicated events team handle the details, while the second-line option gives destination wedding guests an experience they won’t forget. Summer evening receptions on the river terrace combined with sparkler send-offs are among the most photographed finales in the city. 620 Decatur St., 504-514-1574, thejaxson.com
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans: A Proposal Worth Remembering
The Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans has long been one of the city’s premier wedding venues — but for 2026, the hotel has introduced something that goes well beyond a ballroom or a courtyard. Available exclusively for one couple at a time, the hotel’s new Midnight on the Terrace Spa and Dinner Experience includes a one-night stay in a suite, private after-hours access to the Spa with personalized treatments and a candlelit four-course dinner with wine pairings on the Spa Terrace, with sweeping views of the Mississippi River. Optional upgrades include a private musician, custom floral décor and photography. Priced at $10,000, the experience is designed for proposals, honeymoon kickoffs or any milestone occasion that calls for something genuinely unforgettable. 2 Canal St., 504-434-5100, fourseasons.com/neworleans
