#1
Southern Oaks
★ 4.8(396)
New Orleans, LA
Services: Onsite services.
New Orleans · 2026
The best wedding venues in New Orleans, LA
20 vetted wedding venues serving New Orleans and the surrounding area. Ranked by verified reviews, response time, and track record.
20
Venues listed
4.7 / 5
Average rating
2,437
Verified reviews analyzed
60%
Rated 4.8 or higher
Source: the All Wedding directory dataset for New Orleans, LA, updated July 2026.
Top-ranked venues in New Orleans, LA
#2
The Elms Mansion
★ 4.8(222)
New Orleans, LA
Stunning 1869 Italianate-style mansion with a grand ballroom & lush patio, available for events.
#3
Paradigm Gardens
★ 4.9(182)
New Orleans, LA
Services: Online appointments, Onsite services, Language assistance.
#4
Felicity
★ 4.9(140)
New Orleans, LA
Services: Onsite services.
#5
The Jaxson on the River
★ 4.8(141)
New Orleans, LA
#6
River City Venues
★ 4.6(169)
New Orleans, LA
#7
French Quarter Wedding Chapel
★ 4.4(213)
New Orleans, LA
#8
House of Broel
★ 4.6(161)
New Orleans, LA
Antebellum mansion housing antiques & a museum of intricate dollhouses made by owner Bonnie Broel.
#9
Margaret Place
★ 4.8(112)
New Orleans, LA
Refined hotel in an 1850s house offering 5 chic rooms, plus an outdoor pool & a bar.
#10
Derbès Mansion
★ 4.7(119)
New Orleans, LA
#11
The Chicory
★ 4.5(142)
New Orleans, LA
#12
The Luxury Hall Bullard
★ 4.8(73)
New Orleans, LA
#13
Bourbon Vieux
★ 4.5(95)
New Orleans, LA
#14
Il Mercato
★ 4.5(77)
New Orleans, LA
#15
The Ambiance Event Hall
★ 4.8(51)
New Orleans, LA
#16
Livaudais Hall
★ 4.8(35)
New Orleans, LA
#17
The Lakehouse New Orleans
★ 4.8(32)
New Orleans, LA
#18
The Venetian Venue
★ 4.9(28)
New Orleans, LA
#19
Baroness - French Quarter
★ 5.0(24)
New Orleans, LA
Services: Onsite services.
#20
Solari Orleans
★ 4.4(25)
New Orleans, LA
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Wedding photographers in New Orleans
Book someone whose work you'd frame, who ships galleries on time, and who feels right on the day.
Wedding planners in New Orleans
Hire a planner who answers emails in 24 hours and has done a wedding like yours before.
Wedding bakeries in New Orleans
Book a baker who can deliver 200 servings on a Saturday in July without the frosting melting.
Wedding caterers in New Orleans
Feed your guests food they remember, from caterers with references you can actually call.
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Frequently asked
How much do wedding venues cost in New Orleans?
Pricing varies widely by season and package. Most venues in New Orleans publish starting rates on their profiles here. Peak wedding months (usually April through October) run 15-25% higher than off-season.
How do I contact a wedding venue on this list?
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Can wedding venues pay to rank higher on this page?
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