Top 10 Wedding Venues Near New Orleans and How to Get There

New Orleans has one of the most distinctive wedding-venue landscapes in the country, from converted warehouses to century-old mansions to a lakefront yacht club. Here are ten real venues couples book regularly, along with the transportation logistics each one tends to involve.

1. The Chicory (Warehouse District)

A former coffee warehouse turned exposed-brick event space, The Chicory is a Warehouse District favorite for couples who want an industrial-chic backdrop close to downtown hotels. Guests typically arrive from CBD or Warehouse District hotel blocks, a short ride we cover regularly from our Warehouse District and CBD limo service.

2. Race & Religious (Lower Garden District)

Named for the corner where it sits, this pair of adjoining historic buildings in the Lower Garden District gives couples both an indoor and courtyard option under one booking. Its position between the Garden District and downtown makes it an easy stop for guests coming from either direction.

3. The Elms Mansion (St. Charles Avenue)

A Greek Revival mansion on St. Charles Avenue, the Elms is one of the most requested traditional ballroom settings in the city. A ceremony here means planning around the St. Charles streetcar line, something our Garden District limo service chauffeurs account for as a matter of course.

4. Il Mercato (Magazine Street)

An open-air courtyard strung with lights on Magazine Street, Il Mercato suits a more casual, string-lights-and-greenery aesthetic. Its Uptown location puts it minutes from the hotel clusters near Tulane and Loyola.

5. The Columns Hotel (St. Charles Avenue)

A historic Uptown hotel with a wraparound porch and a well-known bar, the Columns hosts both ceremonies and receptions on St. Charles Avenue, with the same streetcar-line timing consideration as the Elms Mansion nearby.

6. Audubon Tea Room (Audubon Park)

Set inside Audubon Park along the Mississippi River, the Tea Room pairs a wedding with one of the city's most photographed green spaces. Parking is limited on event weekends, so a reserved drop-off at the venue door is worth more here than at most locations — see our Audubon Park and zoo transportation page for the neighborhood's parking patterns.

7. Pavilion of the Two Sisters (City Park)

A lagoon-side pavilion in City Park, this venue is a popular choice for couples who want a second line to follow the ceremony — our second line wedding transportation page covers exactly that combination.

8. New Orleans Board of Trade (CBD)

A soaring, historic trading-hall space near the edge of the French Quarter and CBD, the Board of Trade suits a larger formal reception. Its downtown location makes it an easy add-on to a wedding weekend that also includes French Quarter hotel stays.

9. Southern Yacht Club (West End)

Set on the lakefront at West End, the Southern Yacht Club gives couples a water view without leaving the city, typically for members or guests booking through a member. The drive from most New Orleans neighborhoods is straightforward, though guests unfamiliar with the lakefront area appreciate a reserved ride over navigating it themselves after dark.

10. Marigny Opera House (Faubourg Marigny)

A former church turned performance and event space in the Marigny, this venue gives a ceremony real architectural weight without the formality of a traditional ballroom. Its location near Frenchmen Street also makes it a natural pairing with a reception a few blocks away.

Planning Transportation for Any of These Venues

Whichever venue a couple chooses, the same questions apply: how many getting-ready stops, how many guests need a shuttle from a hotel block, and whether the ceremony and reception are at the same address or two different ones. We plan each of these as one itinerary with a dedicated chauffeur rather than treating the day as several unrelated bookings — see our wedding limo service page for how that planning works, or call (877) 609-1919 to talk through your specific venue.