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Paradigm Gardens
4.9 ★★★★★ 200 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in New Orleans, Louisiana
Enclave with a garden setting and an all-vegetarian menu serving as an event venue.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 75–75-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Rain plan an indoor or covered backup for the ceremony comes up in reviews and the venue's own info — confirm it holds your full guest list, since this is the one thing you can't reschedule
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 504-233-3364
- Website paradigmgardensnola.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–10 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–10 pm |
Amenities couples mention
“We opted to rent tents due to a threat of rain.”
What couples say again and again
“I think it is because it was laid back, yet beautiful, felt true to us as a couple, touching, and allowed space and time for genuine connection with us and our guests.”
“Even though the weather didn’t cooperate leading up to the event, the Paradigm Gardens team went above and beyond to make the space comfortable and perfectly accommodating.”
“Karen and the coordination team were exceptional—calm, intuitive, deeply capable, and genuinely invested in making our day feel personal, joyful, and seamless.”
“On the day of, the staff took great care of our guests, the goats were a huge hit, and Karen helped us handle all the rental logistics so we could actually enjoy ourselves.”
“The food was delicious and unique (many of our guests agreed it was the best wedding food they had ever had), and the DJ that Karen recommended to us (DJ Matty) was a hit.”
From the reviews
We got married at Paradigm in April 2023, from the day we booked until our wedding, the staff was outstanding, responsive, and helpful beyond our wildest expectations. The tasting and menu creation felt very personal and considerate of our needs and dietary restrictions.
If you're looking for the perfect wedding venue in New Orleans, look no further—Paradigm Gardens is an absolute gem. From the moment we stepped onto the property, we knew it was the perfect place for our big day. It’s a true oasis, tucked away in the heart of the city.
Paradigm was the perfect spot for our casual hippie dream wedding. The lush oasis tucked away right outside the CBD really feels like a secret garden- complete with baby goats and all. Karen and Sarah were so easy to work with, and guided our decisions all along the way.
My husband and I had our wedding reception at Paradigm Gardens in March 2019. The reception was more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. The food was delicious and unique (many of our guests agreed it was the best wedding food they had ever had), and the DJ that Karen recommended to us (DJ Matty) was a hit.
Getting married at Paradigm Gardens
Paradigm Gardens 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 Paradigm Gardens
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Paradigm Gardens — 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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