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Weddings in City Park

Planning a Wedding?


Photo: Oscar Rajo

Make your special day truly romantic by planning your wedding ceremony and reception set amidst the centuries-old live oaks, Art Deco fountains and gardens of City Park. In the heart of New Orleans and just minutes from the French Quarter and Central Business District, City Park offers world-class catering, professional staff, and ample parking – all in concert with a beautiful natural environment.

Wedding Cake
Photo: Bob Bradford

Our staff will assist you in coordinating every detail from selecting the cake of your dreams to preparing your going away basket. City Park Catering can custom-tailor a menu to meet your any need. A number of facilities are available for bridal showers, rehearsal dinners, weddings, and receptions. To contact us, call us at (504)488-2896 or email cpsales@nocp.org.


Wedding Venues


Azalea and Camellia Garden
Photo: Oscar Rajo

The Botanical Garden

The Pavilion of the Two Sisters and more intimate Garden Study Center offer guests an ever-changing show of blooms in the New Orleans Botanical Garden.


Lord & Taylor Parterre Rose Garden
Photo: Oscar Rajo

Adjacent to the Pavilion of the Two Sisters, the Azalea and Camellia Garden (above) provides a lovely setting for a ceremony.

Down a brick walkway from the Pavilion and the Garden Study Center, the Parterre Rose Garden (left) is another popular setting for exchanging vows.

Parkview Terrace


Photo: Oscar Rajo

The Parkview Terrace overlooks a sleepy bayou and ancient oaks.

The Peristyle

The Peristyle, a turn of the century Greek- inspired open air dancing pavilion, overlooks a scenic lagoon filled with ducks, geese and swans.


Photo: Sonny Randon

Other Settings

For a more whimsical setting, select the Carousel Gardens or Storyland for your reception.

Contact the City Park Sales Office at (504)488-2896 or email cpsales@nocp.org for more information or to start planning your event.

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