Best New Orleans Elopement Ideas and Locations
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9. a courthouse elopement
One of the first things that come to mind when someone says “elopement” is courthouse wedding. New Orleans DOES have some beautiful courthouses that are perfect for intimate weddings and elopements.
8. intimate summer city park elopement
City Park has TONS of great spots to have an intimate wedding, including under these oaks. The grove of mature oak trees is one of the oldest groves of live oaks. It’s beautiful and iconically southern. To have an elopement here, just make sure to get a permit!
7. jackson square elopement
Jackson Square and St Louis Cathedral are probably the most widely recognized symbols of New Orleans and can be a perfect backdrop for a New Orleans Elopement. Like City Park, if you would like to have your wedding IN Jackson Square, you will need a permit. The platform across the street (where this sunset photo is taken) is very photogenic and would be a great spot for an intimate wedding. Keep in mind, though, that this platform gets VERYYY busy during peak house (4pm-6pm and weekends.) If you would like a private experience here, early morning and mid-week are the best.
6. a backyard wedding
Having a wedding in your own backyard can be one of the most personal, intimate, and cost-effective ways to get married in New Orleans. If you have a backyard big enough to fit your closest friends and family (or just you and your boo), you might not need to look any further for a wedding venue! See this full wedding here.
5. a french quarter bar elopement
A bar can be the PERFECT venue for a New Orleans Elopement. Not only does a bar give off major French Quarter vibes, the rental fees for a bar might be lower than a traditional wedding venue. Plus, in a bar, you have a roof which could be SO HANDY in case it’s raining, scorching hot, or freezing cold. New Orleans weather is incredibly unpredictable, and having a roof can alleviate a lot of stress
4. a tree of life elopement
The Tree of Life is one of the oldest oak trees in New Orleans and is a perfect backdrop for a New Orleans elopement. . If you are interested in booking the Tree of Life, be sure to secure a permit ASAP as it books up far in advance!
3.city park bandstand elopement
This location is always perfect because you get all the vibes from the greenery. As mentioned above, you will need to secure a permit to use the bandstand.
2. french quarter elopement photo session
One idea for elopements that I find to be particularly genius is caring less about the ceremony space and more about where you would like to take portraits. Instead of worrying about finding the most beautiful ceremony location, most couples just opt for an extended portrait session around the french quarter! They get great photos with less fuss which is always wonderful for intimate elopements.
1.festival elopement
New Orleans has a calendar PACKED with festivals with peak season being from March-May. Planning your elopement during a festival means you can take advantage of all the parties the city is already having!
Now, if you find yourself planning a New Orleans elopement and you still feel a bit lost, reach out! I try to be as helpful as possible with my couples and would love to talk to you more about your wedding ideas.
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