The Best Museum & Gallery Wedding Venues in St. James, LA

The Best Museum & Gallery Wedding Venues in St. James, LA

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21 Wedding Venues in St. James, LA

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The Balcony Ballroom 

5.0

Metairie, LA
  • Up to 176 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $14,800

When you’re in cahoots with The Balcony Ballroom, you get more than a wedding reception venue – you get everything you’ve ever dreamed of in one place. And that’s something no other wedding venue in New Orleans can do. With elegant open spaces and a throwback vibe from an era filled with glitz and glamour, a brand new high-end lighting system with projections you can customize, and cuisine tailor-made to accommodate an array of dietary needs, your day will be just that – yours.

“Where do I even begin!!! The Balcony Ballroom has been family to my parents & I for as long as I can remember! I’ve worked so many brides wedding days there and see the way they operate so choosing them for my special day was a no brainer. From the day I booked, through a pandemic (original date 3/28/20), and to my new wedding date (9/18/20) Vanessa, Mike, and Jay were there every step of the way!! They were always a phone call away and helped me with every question or concern that I had! This place is THE. REAL. DEAL!!! They always go above & beyond for every single one of their couples! The food, service and the staff is unbeatable! My guests are still talking about how amazing everything was!! My husband & I can’t thank The Balcony enough for everything they did to make our day PERFECT! We can’t wait to have another celebration there down the road to renew our vows :)”
Emily and P., 4 years ago
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The River Terrace At Shaw Center For The Arts 

5.0

Baton Rouge, LA
  • Up to 325 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

From intimate wedding ceremonies to large receptions, the River Terrace at Shaw Center for the Arts features a glass-enclosed room with an outdoor terrace overlooking the Mississippi River and downtown Baton Rouge.

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Ivory Brown I., a year ago
The Guru 
Baton Rouge, LA
  • Up to 50 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor

The Guru, a unique event space in Baton Rouge that doubles as a community center, is located in the Circa 1857 complex on Government and 19th Streets just across from The Garden District. Housed in an original 1920s mechanics garage, The Guru is a fusion of funky and serene.

First Presbyterian Church Of New Orleans 

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $2,000

Historic elegance defines the First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans. Stunning architecture, beautiful stained glass windows, and serene gardens provide a timeless backdrop for any celebration, with personalized service ensuring a memorable and sophisticated wedding experience.

“I was married at First Presbyterian Church and found them to be the epitome of God Is Love! The church staff was welcoming and accommodating to give couples and parents a "church" wedding that feels right for both generations. Not too many rules about music or ceremony, welcoming guest ministers. We used the church's minister and couldn't have been happier. The building is gorgeous on the inside and outside, great acoustics, an old fashioned church bell, and a great center aisle to walk down. I love all of my pictures and memories.”
Carrie G., 4 months ago
Fire House Loft 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 60 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $2,500

The gallery is accessible through a discreet entrance on the ground floor at 4523 Magazine Street. Upon entering the building, visitors proceed up the main staircase, which opens directly into the second-floor gallery. With each step up the cozy stairway, the impressive scale of the large, open gallery space above slowly comes into view.

The Four Columns 

5.0

Harvey, LA
  • Up to 480 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor

From our families table to yours, The Four Columns offers a unique approach to the wedding, event and catering world. With 2 grand ballrooms, we can host any size party from 150 guests up to 1000 guests. Since 1977, we have provided on-location & off-site breakfasts, lunches, dinners & special orders for thousands of private, commercial, retail & non-profit organizations throughout the New Orleans area.

“Angelica was very professional and easy to work with.”
Tara L., 9 months ago
Livaudais Hall 
NEW ORLEANS, LA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $4,000

When reserving your special day, we aim to make the process as easy as possible and accommodate your needs at every step in the process. In general, our space can accommodate up to 300 guests, and we have multiple spaces in order to make your day special and unique. We allow you to work with any vendors you choose as long as they are licensed and insured, however we are happy to share our favorites with you.

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Paradigm Gardens 

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 175 guests
  • Select services
  • Outdoor
  • Starts at $7,500

Paradigm Gardens is an intimate and lush wedding venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans. From small intimate gatherings of 50, to larger receptions of 175, we can help create your one of a kind celebration. We provide support for a stress-free planning experience, custom food and beverage services, and day-of-event venue coordination. We take care of the big items, so you can relax and enjoy your beautiful day with your loved ones! Our private events chef prepares your custom menu featuring seasonal ingredients, on our wood-fired oven and grill. We can customize bar packages with specialty cocktails using ingredients from our garden. We can also provide vendor recommendations and coordination support to help bring your vision to life. From baby pygmy goats, to custom menu planning, the Garden is an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a unique outdoor venue and a stress-free planning process, we are the perfect spot for you!

Awarded Best of Zola
“Our 100 person wedding at Paradigm Gardens in April of 2024 was perfect. For starters, their Private Events Director Karen is unparalleled. Communication was clear and consistent from the very beginning, and we never felt like they were trying to upsell us. As two more laid-back brides, she made sure we didn't overlook any important details. If your food is the most important aspect of your wedding, stop reading this and call Paradigm Gardens to book now. Our budget was fairly limited, but Chef Pat over at Karibu Kitchen (Paradigm Gardens' Catering) made the most of every dollar we spent. The food and bar packages were, hands down, the best we encountered at any venue in New Orleans. We had so much fun designing our custom menu with Chef Pat, and the tasting at Tchoup yard was one of our favorite parts of the planning process. Our family and friends still tell us it was the best food they've ever had at any wedding. The team even went out of their way to make sure our bar included our favorite brand of pickle vodka shots which turned out to be one of the highlights of the night. The location in Central City was perfect. It allowed us to have our rehearsal dinner downtown, and also take our pre-ceremony pictures at Audubon Park without requiring much driving time to and from the venue. The lush garden was more than we could have asked for as a backdrop. We said our vows in a short ceremony then watched the sunset over cocktails and dinner. The jasmine was in full bloom which made for awesome photos. The goats were a big hit with our wedding guests and the outdoor kitchen acted as a sort of fiery centerpiece to the whole evening. We had a local DJ playing New Orleans bounce and spent the majority of the night on the dance floor under the string lights. Without a massive budget, we anticipated having to compromise on a lot of aspects to be able to afford a wedding in New Orleans, but we couldn’t have been more wrong. We will forever be grateful to the folks at Paradigm Gardens for giving us the wedding of our dreams.”
Linsey, 5 months ago
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans 

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 250 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $10,000

The NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans, formerly New Orleans Public Service, Inc., offers a new, fresh perspective on luxury in the city of New Orleans. As one of Conde Nast Traveler 20 Best Hotels in 2019 and a 2020 TripAdvisor Traveler Choice Award Winner, our AAA 4 Diamond property offers world class service in a beautiful historic setting. With 217 guest rooms including 58 suites, this Boutique/Lifestyle gem provides a luxurious and intimate setting accompanied by personalized service. NOPSI is the newest luxury property in more than 20 years and fully embraces its past as the once headquarter of the city’s power utilities company from 1927 to 1986. Architecturally unique with a grand lobby featuring a dramatic 21-foot-high vaulted ceiling, ornamental ceilings, restored terrazzo flooring, furnishings, fixtures, papers and other memorabilia are displayed throughout the hotel. Even the restaurant and rooftop pool and bar have utility related names like Public Service and Above the Grid.

“The staff at this hotel was amazing. They made it a seamless process and so enjoyable”
Sarah, 5 months ago
The Capital On Baronne 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 400 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor

The Capital on Baronne has been hosting weddings, parties, and events in New Orleans since 2018. Our luxury property offers the diversity to be able to accommodate 100 guests up to 700 guests. We are one of the only venues in the downtown area that can seat 300 plus guests for a seated plated dinner all together that is not your typical hotel ballroom. Want to host your ceremony with us too no problem. Our custom-built removable walls and floor to ceiling curtain will help to create two separate spaces. The Capital on Baronne is so much more than your traditional venue! The Capital was built in 1927 originally as Canal Bank by Emile Weil. Weil also build the historical Saenger Theatre just a few blocks away. The Capital on Baronne is on the New Orleans National Historical Registry. Let us be part of your story.

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Margaret Place 

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 180 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $5,000

Margaret Place is an ultra-boutique hotel that merges futuristic luxury with historic architecture. Designed and operated by young architect Trenton Gauthier, AIA, it is a living laboratory for advancing hospitality, residential design, and event production. Either as a hotel or an event venue, the property creates the feeling of staying at your friend’s mansion. It’s not for everyone, but for those who know™ it, it’s the obvious choice.

“We loved everything about the Margaret Place. Communication was easy, the owner was quick with responses and accommodating for all of our questions and needs. The space is very modular so you can change the layout/floorplan to your exact desire. We had the ceremony followed by a second line while they flipped the space for the rehearsal. It was all so streamlined and when we got back the space had a whole different vibe. We had the dance floor in the loung, which made it a little more intimate and it looked amazing! Highly reccomend the Margaret Place”
Autumn, 5 months ago
Ogden Museum Of Southern Art 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $4,800

Ogden Museum of Southern Art is located in the heart of New Orleans’ historic Warehouse Arts District, less than a mile away from the French Quarter and walking distance from amazing hotels, renowned restaurants, the Julia Street galleries, and the convention center. Devoted to the art and culture of the American South, Ogden Museum is the perfect setting for your special event!

Contemporary Arts Center 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 800 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor

The Contemporary Arts Center is New Orleans’ most unique space for entertaining and celebration. Whether you're looking for a historic turn-of-the-century warehouse -- the ultimate 'blank canvas' -- or seek the award-winning architectural splendor of our atrium, the CAC offers the best of all aesthetic worlds and endless possibilities.

InterContinental New Orleans 

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 500 guests
  • Raw space
  • Starts at $12,500

The InterContinental New Orleans Hotel is located on historic St. Charles Avenue. Our ballroom overlooks the avenue which is where the oldest, longest and continuous running streetcar in the world passes. We are a full-service luxury hotel with 3 very large and impressive bridal suites. Our ballroom can easily accommodate a reception of 400 people or a sit down dinner for 500.

“Great venue space for weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, etc. Everything went so smoothly on my wedding day. We rented the ballroom space for the ceremony and the team was able to flip the entire space from ceremony to reception during the secondline. It looked stunning and everything was flawless from beginning to end. We also had all of our guests stay at the hotel on-site for easy logistics and hosted a family brunch the day after on-site as well. Definitely recommend!”
Sara and B., 3 years ago
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $15,000

Embrace the colorful energy of the Big Easy from Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel. Situated in a historic warehouse, our downtown hotel offers a different way to experience all that New Orleans has to offer. Benefit from our central location in the Arts Warehouse District, near the Garden District, Magazine Street, the French Quarter and several streetcar stops. Inspired by our Warehouse District environs, our hotel is ideal for creatives, showcasing an on-site art gallery, an indoor sculpture gallery and a rooftop deck overlooking the New Orleans cityscape. Host an event in our unique venues or make a splash in our rooftop pool. We also offer guests two dynamic eateries, each serving classic New Orleans fare with a modern twist. Find your home-away-from-home in our exquisitely appointed hotel accommodations, featuring plush bedding, high-speed Wi-Fi and design-forward décor.

The Windsor Court 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor
  • Starts at $25,000

Windsor Court’s timeless elegance fuses with breathtaking venues for unforgettably romantic weddings. With stunning skyline views of the Mississippi River, crystal chandeliers, marble archways and museum quality artwork, each unique space offers an incomparable backdrop. From the rehearsal to the reception, dedicated planners coordinate every detail, from vendor referrals and room block reservations to day-of decorating and entertainment coordinating. Pair your perfect celebration with our customizable catering and award-winning services, and you’ll have an affair your guests will remember long after the last dance.

American Italian Cultural Center 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 125 guests
  • Raw space
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $3,000

The American Italian Cultural Center is a nonprofit institution in New Orleans, Louisiana, whose mission is to honor and celebrate Italian American history and culture in Louisiana. The American Italian Cultural Center promotes the culture and heritage of the American Italian community by offering Italian language and culture classes, seminars, concerts, and events. This center is the leading institution preserving and celebrating the American Italian history of Louisiana. The impact is felt through increased awareness of how the American Italian community has shaped local, regional, and national history and culture. Our values include education, inspiration, high quality, collaboration, and financial integrity. We provide programming opportunities that allow the community to come together to learn about the people, places, and events of our rich history and continuing significance.

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The Jaxson on the River 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 240 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $22,000

The Jaxson is New Orleans’ premiere wedding and corporate event venue in the heart of The French Quarter overlooking the Mississippi River. We are located in the Historic Jax Brewery Building with our own private Terrace on the River.

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Royal Frenchmen Hotel 

5.0

New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 150 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor

Beneath the oaks of Washington Square Park in the heart of the world’s premier live music district, history meets modern elegance at The Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar. Thoughtfully restored in 2017, our historic Creole townhouse features 16 expertly appointed guest rooms and suites, a stunning 1,500 sq. ft courtyard, and an award-winning craft cocktail bar for you and your guests to call home for the weekend. Our experienced coordinators and attentive staff will be by your side to ensure an effortless wedding weekend from check-in to honeymoon getaway. Enchanting and elegant, chic and refined, The Royal Frenchmen is the perfect place to celebrate your love and make forever memories.

Awarded Best of Zola
“I am so excited to write this review for the Royal Frenchmen Hotel and Bar Team. We live in Maryland, and while I have family who is local to NOLA, we were taking a chance on a venue we had never visited. But, even working with Chloe before our contract was signed, I felt confident that all of my questions were getting answered, and that even the questions I hadn’t thought to ask, would still be taken care of. And I was right. We worked with their team from June 2023 to our wedding weekend August 2024 and Chloe and I slowly worked through every possible detail before we arrived. We got to visit the venue in January and they were such gracious hosts to us and my family. We even got to meet more of the team, all just as warm and kind. During our visit they treated us to a bar tasting to curate our menu with their award winning bar tenders, as well as had our caterers come in to customize our menu. And the food, was of course New Orleans level taste and quality. DELICIOUS. We were huge fans of all the vendors they suggested, from the band, to the bakeries for our cake, to the amazing photographer and videographer skills you see in the photos attached. They prioritized our needs, and always listened to what we requested, while also providing expert guidance when we weren’t sure what was the best plan. Even in the middle of the thunderstorms that arrived the week leading up to our day, they ensured our plan was in tact with a tent that was so beautifully decorated I couldn’t believe it wasn’t part of the original layout. As our guests arrived to stay for the weekend, and filed in on Saturday for the wedding, we continued to receive such beautiful feedback on how attentive they were to guests before, during, and after the wedding. We plan to continue to be visitors of this awesome hotel and bar to reminisce our magical day, but I want to make sure other couples get the chance to experience the care, warmth, and amazing service provided by the Royal Frenchmen team for their special day.”
Gabriella C., 2 months ago
Lake Pontchartrain Basin Maritime Museum 
Madisonville, LA
  • Up to 300 guests
  • Select services
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $2,900

We are located on the Northshore of New Orleans. We have a beautiful venue inside the Maritime Museum as well as the historic lighthouse keepers cottage and dock directly on the Tchefuncte River! We have multiple spaces to fit any needs and any size party! We are nestled in historic downtown Madisonville Louisiana.

Messina's at the Terminal 
New Orleans, LA
  • Up to 700 guests
  • All-inclusive
  • Indoor & outdoor
  • Starts at $75

The Terminal, located at Lakefront Airport, is a New Orleans Tradition, dating back to the 1930's. At the time of its grand opening it was considered an architectural masterpiece. Built by the same architect that designed the Louisiana State Capitol building, it was the first major airport in the region, and served proudly as a general aviation airport to this day. Inside the terminal building, travelers would find an Art Deco wonderland, featuring murals by artist Xavier Gonzalez, friezes by Enrique R. Alferez and an array of stone wall and floor treatments. Messina’s at the Terminal offers four unique Event Rooms: The Atrium, Walnut Room, Observation Deck, and Huey P Long Room!

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About wedding venues in St. James, LA

How much do wedding venues typically cost in St. James, LA?

The cost of a wedding venue varies widely by location, number of guests, and many other details of the wedding package. St. James, LA offers a range of options that can fit most budgets. All-inclusive packages start at $4,000 and average $4,000.

What types of venues can I find in St. James, LA?

St. James offers a wide range of venues, including Hotel and resort and Ballroom.

What are some of the best wedding and reception venues available in St. James, LA?

Some of the most popular venues in this area include Courtyard by Marriott Houma La and Coutyard by Marriott - Houma, LA. But just like finding "the one," finding the perfect wedding venue takes time and a little bit of magic. Start by envisioning your dream wedding - the ambiance, style, and location. Then, explore our extensive collection of carefully curated wedding venues. Our marketplace provides detailed information, stunning photos, and real couples' reviews to help you make an informed decision. Trust your instincts, and when you find that venue that gives you butterflies, you'll know it's the one.

What questions should I ask when booking a venue in St. James, LA?

It all depends on what you're looking for, but you may want to consider things like whether the venue has an on-site bridal suite (33% in St. James do) or whether the venue provides an event coordinator.

Additionally, some venues work with certain caterers and require a minimum food and beverage spend in addition to the space rentals. Others might have a recommended list of preferred caterers that they'd like you to work with.

Can the venues in St. James, LA accommodate both small and large weddings?

Of course! Small wedding venues in St. James, LA can host intimate parties while large venues can accommodate up to 500. The average venue in St. James can seat 293 guests.

What amenities do the reception venues in St. James, LA offer?

The venues in St. James, LA are known for the exceptional suite of services and amenities offered to couples and their wedding parties. The most common services provided are Dance floor, Clean up and Bar services. Some venues even offer Set up!

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