12 Affordable Wedding Venues In and Around Baton Rouge

Venue Superpowers:

Woman-Owned Venue

Whimsical Romance

Indoor/Outdoor Flow

Fab Features: charming columned manor house nestled on lush 16-acre grounds between Baton Rouge and New Orleans • ceremonies beneath a wooden pergola in the courtyard, or in a secluded, woodsy grove with a stacked-brick fireplace, followed by receptions in the light-flooded Ballroom with its soaring windows and whimsical vibe • enjoy the expertise of the in-house coordination team, access to plenty of complimentary décor, and easy all-inclusive options

Venue Superpowers: 

Vintage Vibes

Unique

Open Plan Spaces

Fab Features: originally a Coca-Cola production and bottling factory, it's now a charming industrial-chic venue with indoor & outdoor event spaces • brick-walled outdoor courtyard topped with cool steel beams and twinkle lights • the whole building, including plush dressing suites, a vintage bottling room, the expansive reception hall, a full catering kitchen, and more, are included in your rental

Venue Superpowers:

Waterfront Ceremonies

Romantic Elopements

Overnight Accommodations

Fab Features: a magnificent estate and ideal getaway tucked away in Ponchatoula • say "I do" with the glittering water views as your backdrop • celebrate with your loved ones in the alluring French Chateau style mansion

Venue Superpowers:

Antebellum Mansion

Designer Events

Serene Setting

Fab Features: beautifully preserved antebellum mansion • ceremonies beneath majestic moss-draped oaks surrounded by lush gardens • the property also boasts an inviting wrap-around porch and a New Orleans-style brick courtyard complimented by a beautiful pond and fountain

Venue Superpowers:

Greenhouse Conservatory

All-Inclusive Options

Courtyard Ceremonies

Fab Features: stunning, light-flooded greenhouse-inspired space equipped with whitewashed brick walls, sun panels on the roof, and indoor landscaping • say "I do" in a picturesque outdoor courtyard, backed by a quaint chapel • snap photos amid the lush indoor & outdoor greenery

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Inn

In-House Cuisine

Picturesque Gardens

Fab Features: light-flooded Pavilion Ballroom with grand skylights, plenty of chandeliers, and easy access to the grounds • exchange vows on the front lawn, with a lovely fountain or the grand mansion as your backdrop • the picturesque gardens are lush with azaleas, camellias, honeysuckle, bamboo and sweet olive under a canopy of live oak, magnolia and pine trees

Venue Superpowers:

Rustic Retreat

Pastoral Farmland

DIY-Friendly

Fab Features: stunning former quail & pheasant hunting camp-turned-rustic retreat surrounded by farmland and a serene lake • celebrate in an intimate covered pavilion, outfitted with a lovely brick fireplace and 360-degree views • enjoy full access to the facility all weekend long, plus plenty of freedom to create the event you imagine

Venue Superpowers:

Unique Historic Village

19th-Century Chapel

Simple Elegance

Fab Features: charming replica 19th-century village filled with authentic Acadian homes and lots of vintage charm • exchange vows in the intimate New Hope Chapel, with its simple elegance and wooden construction, or anywhere on the lush grounds • wedding party prep in an adorable refurbished log cabin, with the option for a stunning first look on tree-lined bridge

Venue Superpowers:

All-Inclusive

Romantic Gardens

Historic Charm

Fab Features: an elegant event venue with historic charm and Victorian elegance • say “I do” with a romantic garden ceremony • celebrate your reception in the spectacular glassed-in atrium

Venue Superpowers: 

All-Inclusive Packages

Private Estate with Mansion

Rehearsal Dinner Options 

Fab Features: pristine mansion set on 22 lush acres • al fresco celebrations surrounded by lush gardens, towering oaks, and a New Orleans-style courtyard featuring a fireplace and decorative fountain • the grand French ballroom impresses with black and white marble floors and 3 sparkling crystal chandeliers

Venue Superpowers:

Vintage Charm

Flexible Packages

Great In-House Cuisine

Fab Features: thoughtfully restored historic building in the heart of Rayne, bursting with vintage appeal • lovely original details like exposed brick, patinaed wood walls, and gleaming, wide planked floors • affordable packages include all the necessities, from catering and cake to cozy dressing areas on the second level

Venue Superpowers:

Garden Wonderland

White Ceremony Gazebo

Full-Service Venue

Fab Features: ceremonies beneath a stately, chandelier-draped Gazebo, backed by lush greenery, then dine & dance in the elegant ballroom • opt for a semi-inclusive option or a full-service package, which will include all decorating • photogenic spots include burbling waterfalls, picturesque bridges, winding footpaths, and a wooden swing

Venue: The John Nickerson House