Dreaming of a wedding in Baton Rouge? From elegant plantations to riverside ballrooms, this Southern city offers charming venues full of romance and Louisiana flair.
Highlights:
For Younger Couples
1. Baton Rouge Marriott
Rating: ★★★★★
When I get asked for a wedding recommendation, I always say: "it depends." Do you want a big resort with lots of venue choices and activities for your guests? Or do you want a small, intimate setting instead? If you are not sure, read on about some of the options available to you.
Baton Rouge Marriott falls into one of those big hotel options I mentioned. It's modern and flexible, letting you host an event of nearly any size.
Choose from 25 event rooms for unique ceremony, reception, and rehearsal sites, accommodating up to 1,000 guests for large-scale weddings.
All-inclusive wedding packages and event planning services take the stress out of your big day.
Address: 5500 Hilton avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, Phone: 225-924-5000
2. Boudreaux's
Boudreaux's is one of Baton Rouge's premiere wedding venues and catering services, originally opened in 1980 within the former Bob and Jake's Restaurant space in Baton Rouge's Mid City district.
The catering venue, which is operated by namesake Irvin Boudreaux and his family, accommodates wedding groups of any size and configuration, offering custom-tailored event service to meet every couple's individual needs. Intimate event spaces are meant to evoke a familial, comforting feel, with spaces available for romantic ceremonies and lively receptions. Traditional and Exclusive wedding package levels are offered to meet each couple's budget needs. Off-site catering is also available for couples holding their events at other venues throughout the region.
Address: Boudreaux's, 2647 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, Phone: 225-383-5886
For a Luxury Wedding
3. Elegant Memories
Elegant Memories offers timeless elegance and exceptional Southern hospitality to couples looking to have their wedding in the Baton Rouge area. The stunning facility can accommodate weddings large and small, with capacity in venue spaces for up to 200 guests.
An elegant ballroom can be customized to meet couples' ceremony or reception needs, with neutral design elements meant to coordinate with any color or decor scheme. Couples looking for outdoor ceremony space can also choose to say their vows on the property's whimsically-landscaped garden. Catering options range from buffet and plated dinner services to unique food options like chocolate fountains and house beers, wines, and liquors for bar service. Professional DJ services and audiovisual rentals are also offered for all weddings, along with event planning services and full setup and cleanup.
Address: Elegant Memories, 14328 Frenchtown Rd, Greenwell Springs, LA 70739, Phone: 225-572-3140
4. Lake House Reception Center
Lake House Reception Center has been offering weddings with Old World charm since 1998, located on eight acres of secluded wooded grounds around a beautiful pristine lake. The charming venue is perfect for all facets of wedding celebrations, accommodating up to 350 guests for ceremonies and receptions.
Couples can marry out on the venue's gorgeous porch rotundas or inside in its splendid Old World mansion facility, which features vintage oil paintings, crystal chandeliers, and real wood-burning fireplaces. All couples can enjoy use of the entire property with rentals for photography, preparation, and reception areas. Food and beverages are provided by the venue throughout the event, including complimentary cake-cutting services and full table service and waitstaff.
Address: Lake House Reception Center, 12323 Old Hammond Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, Phone: 225-272-5568
5. Mount Hope Plantation House
Mount Hope Plantation House is an historic plantation that is the only remaining farmhouse of its kind in Baton Rouge, originally constructed in 1817. The venue, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, can accommodate large or small wedding guest lists of up to 250 guests for ceremonies and receptions.
All couples can enjoy use of the entire plantation facility for wedding portraits and preparation, including use of the venue's private dressing cottages. Experienced wedding consultants are on hand to help plan all aspects of ceremonies, including gift tables, cake slicing, and buffet and bar service. Onsite security is provided for events, along with professional waitstaff and attendants to ensure smooth operations on couples' special days.
Address: Mount Hope Plantation House, 8151 Highland Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808, Phone: 225-761-7000
6. Oak Lodge At Bricksome
Oak Lodge At Bricksome is one of Louisiana's most charming venues, offering three separate venue spaces with sophisticated touches of New Orleans-style charm. The Baton Rouge venue has been known for its excellent event services for nearly two years, catering to wedding and reception groups of all sizes and configurations.
All wedding rentals are offered for at least three hours, featuring full event coordination services and amenities range from customized linens and floral arrangements to complimentary honeymoon bags with bottles of fine champagne. Unlimited food buffets are offered for reception service, featuring delicious menu selections crafted from scratch by the venue's award-winning chefs.
Address: Oak Lodge At Bricksome, 2834 S Sherwood Forest Blvd Suite E-1, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, Phone: 225-291-6257
7. Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion
The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion was Louisiana's official governor's residence between 1930 and 1963, before the construction of the state's current gubernatorial mansion. The venue, which is located within the heart of Baton Rouge's downtown district, is now operated as a living history home museum and is open to the public for private special event rentals, including wedding and reception rentals.
Couples can say their vows against the backdrop of a National Register of Historic Places-listed venue, which features unique architectural elements including a grand marble and wrought-iron staircase. Up to 450 guests can be accommodated for all events. Amenities for wedding days include onsite security, complimentary guest parking, and private bridal dressing suites.
Address: The Old Louisiana Governor's Mansion, 502 North Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, Phone: 225-387-2464
8. Parc 73
Parc 73 is a stunning five-acre event center in Prairieville, known for its upscale Southern charm and elegant banquet halls. The refurbished barn wedding venue is surrounded by lush greenery, including a panorama of majestic oak trees and seasonal flowers that make perfect backdrops for wedding photography. Up to 350 guests can be accommodated in two event spaces, including indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces. A full-time chef offers in-house catering options, including buffet stations, cocktail reception hors d'oeuvres, and family-style meals, House beers, wines, and liquors are available for bar service for receptions. All-inclusive wedding packages add options for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, and brunch or evening receptions.
Address: Parc 73, 14379 LA-73, Prairieville, LA 70769, Phone: 225-744-3344
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