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New Orleans Botanical Garden
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,592 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in New Orleans, Louisiana
Long-established gardens with exotic species including orchids & cacti, plus seasonal plant sales.
Plan your tour
- Capacity hosts up to 200 guests, per the venue's own info
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 504-483-9488
- Website neworleanscitypark.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10 am–4:30 pm |
The setting
“100% going to recommend the Botanical Gardens and City Park to anyone we know who plans a visit to NOLA.”
“I loved the train running through the local neighborhoods and the living fossil conservatory with ancient fern fossils.”
“At every turn, there’s something stunning to take in—from lush tropical plants and fragrant blooms to elegant sculptures tucked among the greenery.”
Amenities couples mention
“I loved the train running through the local neighborhoods and the living fossil conservatory with ancient fern fossils.”
“One statue was being worked on during our visit, and unfortunately the Japanese garden was closed, which was a bit disappointing.”
What couples say again and again
“At every turn, there’s something stunning to take in—from lush tropical plants and fragrant blooms to elegant sculptures tucked among the greenery.”
“The grounds are beautiful and well-maintained making for a peaceful and relaxing walk.”
From the reviews
The kind of Botanical gardens cultivating imagination and beauty and knowledge in one meld. True to The Big Easy style, the gardens are spacious and seasonal decor fun and entertaining. The poinsettia tree is a must see! Parking is free with plenty and tickets are reasonable.
Getting married at New Orleans Botanical Garden
New Orleans Botanical Garden 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.
Corporate events & private parties at New Orleans Botanical Garden
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at New Orleans Botanical Garden — garden venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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