Best Event Venues in New Orleans
When you are planning an upcoming event you will need to find a location capable of comfortably accommodating your attendees. Additionally, you probably will want a venue capable of making the event memorable, luxurious, and fun. In these aspects, New Orleans will not let you down. From small, intimate events to large celebratory affairs, the perfect place is a click away.
4. French Quarter Wedding Chapel
Overview
Book early because the French Quarter wedding chapel is a popular venue for weddings, receptions, and anniversary celebrations. Known for its quaint decorations and antique lamps, it offers quiet, elegant, old-world New Orleans charm just a block or so from the hectic activity along Bourbon Street.
Available Packages
Packages ranging from the one-hour elopement package to the three-hour second-line wedding package ensure plenty of time to host your wedding. The one-hour standing package is another option for a fast yet memorable ceremony.
Services
Available for all packages are options to add catering, beverages, and cakes that have achieved both local and national renown. Additionally, organizers can arrange such things as music, local transportation, photography, and accommodations at nearby five-star hotels.
Unique amenities
The carriage wedding package is a favorite among locals and tourists alike. This particular package is exactly how it sounds: a romantic wedding officiated while riding in a horse-drawn carriage.
Size
The chapel can accommodate up to 50 guests.
3. Propeller
Equipped with over 10,000 square feet of space, the Propeller is dedicated to helping small-businesses and entrepreneurs on a budget, particularly non-profits, educational organizations, and small businesses seeking a place for training or retreats.
Features
Multi-media equipment is available for use, and corporate event organizers can book space online.
Unique market
Propeller specifically promotes companies involved in helping tackle disparities in food, water, health, and education.
Size
The place is immense. They can accommodate just about any event of any size. It is important to review the online calendar to see if upcoming event dates are already booked.
2. The Starlight
For authentic New Orleans ambiance, The Starlight is the place. This “cottage” was built in 1779. The second floor offers over 1,200 square feet of space for private events while the downstairs space offers another 1,300 square feet, primarily reserved for music events.
Features
The Starlight has a full bar and is perfect for receptions or music production events. An onsite DJ is available, and live music can be reserved. In addition to the bar, a onsite café offers a menu of burgers, grilled sandwiches, and an array of appetizers.
Unique amenities
The Starlight is the perfect place for an intimate music event or reception for 25 to 50 people. It offers true New Orleans character amid the famous French Quarter.
In many circles, New Orleans means Bruno’s Tavern. It has been a local favorite since the time of prohibition and can be reserved for any music, reception, or party requiring a full bar and menu.
Features
The full menu makes this event space a proven favorite. From seafood to BBQ to hamburgers to Po Boys, event organizers have just about any food to please any palate. Small events can take advantage of a wide variety of appetizers, including salads, wings, “debris fries,” and crawfish kickers. Of course, being a tavern, kegs are in stock, ready and waiting. Budweiser products are available as are craft beers.
Unique service
Bruno’s Tavern offers space for any sized event. It can accommodate any event from 10 to 250 people.
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