Best Wedding Venues in Baton Rouge
Beautiful weather. Historic backgrounds. Stunning views.
All of these come together to create the perfect wedding day, and it can all be found right here in Baton Rouge. As you plan your special day, consider celebrating in one of the best wedding destinations the Capital City has to offer.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol
Location: 100 North Boulevard
Best For: Couples who want a one-of-a-kind backdrop
Few wedding venues in Baton Rouge can match the visual impact of Louisiana's Old State Capitol. Host your wedding in this 19th-century Gothic castle on the Mississippi River, with its famous stained glass rotunda that needs little extra decoration to make an impression. Couples who want their wedding photos to look unlike anyone else's will find few backdrops more striking in the state.
Louisiana's Old State Capitol accommodates a maximum capacity of 350 to 400 guests.
Old Governor’s Mansion
Location: 502 North Blvd
Best For: History buffs and glamour-seekers
Mixing history with glamour, the Old Governor’s Mansion is one of Baton Rouge’s most popular wedding spots. Brides also love its beautiful ballrooms and grand staircases. Many historians and tourists have mentioned that the mansion resembles the White House, which can make any newlywed couple feel like the most important couple in America.
This historic site can accommodate up to 300 guests for standing receptions, galas, or cocktail parties, and up to 120 guests for a seated banquet. Wedding ceremonies in the East Room or Rose Garden can accommodate up to 100 seated guests.
Capitol Park Museum
Location: 660 N 4th Street
Best For: Proud Louisiana locals and couples with out-of-town guests
The incredible atmosphere of the Capitol Park Museum makes it an ideal wedding location. The museum is also a perfect attraction for out-of-town guests, as its exhibits showcase the entire history of the Capital City. With a fully covered plaza and a beautiful view of the State Capitol Building, you’ll always remember your special day in the heart of Baton Rouge.
The Capitol Park Museum accommodates 350-500 guests, depending on the layout and whether you use the indoor or outdoor spaces.
Burden Museum & Gardens
Location: 4560 Essen Lane
Best For: Nature-loving, laid-back romantics
If you dream of a lush outdoor garden wedding, the LSU AgCenter Botanic Gardens offers beautiful options for ceremonies and receptions. The gardens offer a stunning ceremony setting, followed by a reception in the architecturally distinctive Orangerie or a breezy, open-air pavilion.
The venues on this campus accommodate anywhere from 95 to 300+ guests.
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
Location: 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard
Best For: Upscale, all-inclusive planners
A luxurious, upscale hotel is ideal for those who want their wedding to be an unforgettable celebration. The Renaissance Hotel offers nine event rooms, a grand ballroom, a bridal suite, and a restaurant to make any celebration a truly accommodating experience.
The Renaissance hotel can host 750 guests in its reception space or 500 for a banquet.
White Oak Estate and Gardens
Location: 17660 George O'Neal Lane
Best For: The "we want it all" couple
In the heart of Baton Rouge, the White Oak Estate and Gardens hosts twenty-two acres of lush gardens, ponds, and foliage just awaiting a celebration. With a grand French ballroom and a New Orleans-style courtyard, including a covered Pavilion, this estate is perfect for any indoor or outdoor wedding of your dreams. The estate, which also offers catering, can provide its services for bridal luncheons, showers, ceremonies, and receptions.
White Oak has a maximum seated capacity of 300 to 350 guests for both ceremonies and receptions.
The Lyceum
Location: 124 3rd Street
Best For: Modern couples who appreciate a quirky detail
The Lyceum is a stunning, spacious, and modern meeting center for an elegant wedding, reception, or sit-down dinner. With two floors, a bridal suite and a storage room, you and your guests are sure to have a night you’ll never forget.
The venue accommodates 500–600 guests for cocktail-style receptions and 200–280 guests for seated dinners. It also features a mezzanine space that can seat 110–140 guests.
BONUS: This location has an Antique Vault Room available for rent, perfect for unique wedding photos! The Lyceum’s sister property is Hotel Indigo (located one block from Lyceum). Clients can receive a discount at the downtown boutique hotel for their guests and wedding party, based on availability.
Oak Lodge
Location: 2834 South Sherwood Forest Boulevard
Best For: Couples seeking rustic with a touch of elegance
The Oak Lodge offers three full-service venue spaces for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception. Each room provides the perfect blend of French Louisiana and rustic style for a beautiful yet comfortable setting. The exposed brick and large chandeliers make great backdrops for photos!
The venue accommodates events ranging from 30 to more than 500 guests, depending on which of their three spaces you use.
Ashley Manor
Location: 14214 Old Hammond Highway
Best For: The Pinterest couple
Indoor, outdoor, barn wedding- Ashley Manor can accommodate all! Ashley Manor can accommodate all. The manor includes a pond, gazebo and a barn–all perfect for photos–for a truly Pinterest-worthy, rustic, romantic wedding.
Ashley Manor has the capacity to accommodate up to 500 guests.
Baton Rouge Gallery
Location: 1515 Dalrymple Drive
Best For: The artsy, unconventional pair
Who wouldn’t want to be surrounded by local art on their special day? Located in BREC’s gorgeous City Park in the eclectic Mid-City neighborhood, this unique and beautiful venue is perfect for couples seeking an artsy celebration.
The recommended capacity for events at Baton Rouge Gallery is 200-250 guests.
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Start Planning Your Big Day
To make all of your guests feel like royalty, look into Baton Rouge’s many accommodating hotels. Check out visitbatonrouge.com/hotels to learn more about planning your stay in the Red Stick. The team at Visit Baton Rouge is also happy to help you book your room block, recommend local vendors, and supply visitor information and brochures for your out-of-town guests. Contact us to get started.
A Note of Thanks
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