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Derbès Mansion

4.7 ★★★★★ 121 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in New Orleans, Louisiana

Weddings

Historic home dating to 1858 offering spaces for weddings and other events.

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Hours

Monday 11 am–6:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–6:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–6:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–6:30 pm
Friday 11 am–2 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

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The setting

The style of Derbès Mansion in couples' own words — pulled from their reviews and the venue's own info, not guessed from the photos.

🏰 Estate & Manor Garden 18 mentions

“We just had our wedding at Derbes Mansion over the weekend and we truly cannot express the gratitude we feel for having selected this venue.”

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🌴 Tropical Garden

“The outdoor spaces, with lush greenery, palm trees, a charming stone fountain, and a lovely gazebo, provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration.”

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Amenities couples mention

Amenities couples name in their reviews of Derbès Mansion — the fastest way to tell what the venue actually offers before you drive out for a tour.

👰 Bridal Suite

“From the moment we arrived, the bridal suite felt like something out of a movie, with its stunning bathroom, elegant bedroom, and beautiful balcony.”

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⛩️ Gazebo or Pergola

“The outdoor spaces, with lush greenery, palm trees, a charming stone fountain, and a lovely gazebo, provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration.”

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Fountain / Water Feature

“The outdoor spaces, with lush greenery, palm trees, a charming stone fountain, and a lovely gazebo, provided the perfect backdrop for our celebration.”

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Tented Reception

“We danced the night away, under a tent (due to rain), and witnessed the ability to pivot by the staff, to make sure we enjoyed every minute regardless of weather.”

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🏷️ Dance Floor

“He provided many suggestions, even right up until the weekend of the wedding where we made some last minute changes to our dance floor and lighting.”

Amenity mentions are mined from reviews and the venue's own info — they tell you what couples found on the grounds, not what's included in every package. Confirm what comes with your date when you tour.

What couples say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 121 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

stunning venue & grounds 28 mentions

“I cannot emphasize enough how special it was to have our wedding weekend at Derbes — not only is it a beautiful and well kept venue, but the staff is so friendly and accommodating.”

😌 stress-free planning 2 mentions

“The staff was incredibly attentive and made sure every detail was flawless, allowing us to enjoy our day stress-free.”

📋 day-of coordination 2 mentions

“The boys had a great time getting ready in the carriage house and lounging by the pool day of.”

🎉 guests raved about it 2 mentions

“All of our guests loved the venue and it was so nice to be able to hang out there all weekend, especially hanging out by the pool on Sunday afternoon.”

From the reviews

Where to begin? We had our wedding at the Derbes on a beautiful November weekend in '23. We planned the wedding ourselves and dealt with a LOT of vendors and the wonderful people at Derbes were top of the pyramid.

★★★★★ — Karen, Jan 2024

HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! We stayed and had our rehearsal and reception at Derbes Mansion in May 2023. It was an amazing experience! From great customer service to a lovely place to stay, our wedding weekend was a blast. Our immediate family (which is a little large) was able to stay at the Mansion, which we really enjoyed.

★★★★★ — Anne-Marie, Dec 2023

I have not had the pleasure of going inside this lovely place so my review is only on the outside and grounds. It is stunning, the grounds well cared for and located in a beautiful part of town. I believe the Derbès Mansion is currently a venue that may be rented for weddings and such.

★★★★★ — Louis, Jan 2024

The Derbes is the best representation of NOLA culture, history, gorgeous architecture, and sprawling grounds with endless possibilities to host any event. We got married there on November 19th, and our family and friends stayed with us for the weekend.

★★★★★ — Jorie, Dec 2022

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Getting married at Derbès Mansion

Derbès Mansion comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth it. First, see the garden at the time of day and season you'd actually get married — a garden that glows at golden hour in June can look very different at noon in March, so ask what's in bloom for your date and walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move, and does it hold everyone?), shade and bugs for a summer afternoon, the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular garden dates book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.

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Where to find Derbès Mansion

2257 Bayou Rd, New Orleans, LA70119

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