Intimate Romance: 9 New Orleans Venues for Your Small Wedding

If your heart is set on an intimate celebration, New Orleans just may be the perfect place. With its vibrant energy, historic settings, and eye-catching architecture, there is no shortage of stunning spots to say ‘I do.’ Whether you’re dreaming of exchanging vows in a lavishly lush garden or dancing the night away in a marvelous mansion, you’re sure to find a location that does more than measure up. Take your pick from our curated list below and start planning your sweet and small wedding.


Beauregard-Keyes Historic House and Garden

New Orleans, LA

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

Private Setting

Late Night Celebrations

Fab Features: warm, beautifully preserved French Quarter mansion • elegant, vintage-laden interiors include a parlor, ballroom, library, loggia, and two galleries • intimate garden and courtyard strung with market lights

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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Canal Street Inn

New Orleans, LA

Venue Superpowers:

Elopements

100-year-old Gardens

Luxury Suites

Fab Features: historic landmark Inn with beautiful 100-year-old garden shaded by tall trees • flexible event packages ranging from elopements to weekend weddings can be customized to fit your vision • 11 distinct luxury suites feature the original 1912 architecture paired with contemporary design elements

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Race + Religious

New Orleans, LA

Venue Superpowers: 

Unique, Historic Buildings

Bougainvillea-Lined Courtyard

Lower Garden District Location

Fab Features: stunning collection of lovingly restored historic buildings, including a three-story Greek Revival rowhouse and traditional Creole Cottages • al fresco celebrations in the bougainvillea-lined courtyard or beside a swimming pool area lit by gas lamps • meaningful details include the Peruvian tabernacle rescued from a bulldozed church and the original moldings and unvarnished staircases

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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Terrell House Bed & Breakfast

New Orleans, LA

Venue Superpowers:

Serene Vibes

Historic Architecture

Small Celebrations

Fab Features: a grand three-story Italianate stucco-over-brick mansion • picturesque ceremonies in the sprawling brick courtyard • the indoor double parlor provides a luxurious and romantic indoor component to your wedding reception

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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House of Broel

New Orleans, Louisiana

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Charm

Lush Courtyard

All-Inclusive

Fab Features: beautifully preserved 1850 Victorian Mansion and chapel • exchange vows in an intimate courtyard surrounded by lush landscape • the interior impresses with antique furnishings and charming period décor

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Rosy's Jazz Hall

New Orleans, LA

Venue Superpowers

Small Wedding Options

Historic Building

Right on the Mississippi River
Fab Features: stylish brick event space with a classic New Orleans vibe, boasting a two-story indoor atrium framed with a French Quarter-style balcony and two massive ficus trees • choose to exchange vows in the light-filled atrium or outdoors on the hedge-lined courtyard • all-inclusive packages make planning a breeze 

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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Arnaud's Restaurant

New Orleans, Louisiana

Venue Superpowers:

Panoramic Views

Elopements

World-Renowned Cuisine

Fab Features: a historic and romantic venue located in the heart of New Orleans • choose from 17 elegant ballrooms to host your elegant celebration • enjoy custom crafted menus featuring world-renowned Creole Cuisine

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$ • $$$
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The Maison Dupuy

New Orleans, LA

Venue Superpowers:

Historic Charm

French Quarter Location

Courtyard Celebrations

Fab Features: a charming boutique hotel in the heart of the French Quarter • this historic hotel's intricate brickwork forms the dramatic backdrop for al fresco ceremonies • intimate celebrations in the private Carriage Courtyard or grand celebrations in the main spacious courtyard beneath the stars or an airy tent

Catering: In-house
Price: $ • $$
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The Gallery on Magazine

New Orleans, LA

Venue Superpowers

BYO Catering & Alcohol

City Views

Floor-to-ceiling windows
Fab Features: historic hidden gem located in the Garden District • the ballroom features high ceilings, hardwood flooring, ornate chandeliers, and original fireplaces • wrap-around porch encompasses the New Orleans charm

Catering: BYO
Price: $ • $$
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