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Peristyle
4.8 ★★★★★ 103 Google reviews · Garden wedding venue in New Orleans, Louisiana
Greek-inspired structure featuring a pond and lawn, a yoga spot and an event venue.
Plan your tour
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 504-488-2896
- Website neworleanscitypark.org — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
The setting
“I imagine having the ceremony under the peristyle, moving the guests across the lawn and through the botanical garden, and having the reception at the pavilion of the two sisters.”
“The lions overlooking the pond are even better.”
Amenities couples mention
“There is a lovely pond, a playground, park area with paths & picnic tables, and Cafe du Monde.”
“I imagine having the ceremony under the peristyle, moving the guests across the lawn and through the botanical garden, and having the reception at the pavilion of the two sisters.”
What couples say again and again
“A gorgeous place to sit and have a nice picnic”
“It's full of great photo ops areas.”
From the reviews
An Ionian styled structure to the south side of City Park. The best shot for this building is actually from Goldfish Island across the water where you will get a nice reflecting shot.
My wedding was at this very same location, in October 2018. I love everything about this venue
Getting married at Peristyle
Peristyle 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 Peristyle
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Peristyle — 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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