How to get married in New Orleans - Your Guide to the Best New Orleans Destination Wedding Package

You might have heard that New Orleans is one of the premiere romantic destinations and hidden secret for an elopement or wedding, and you’re right. But here’s the problem: with all that this beautiful city has to offer, you might not know where to begin. There’s a hundred gorgeous places in New Orleans that would make a great setting for your special day, but with all of the information online, how do you decide which is the best destination wedding package for you?  And...how do you keep the costs below $10,000?

Historic beauty and unforgettable memories are waiting for you right on the other side of the river. It’s typical to think of the French Quarter as the go-to place for New Orleans weddings, but there’s so much more to New Orleans than just this one area. In fact, just a short ferry ride across the Mississippi and you’ll be in gorgeous Algiers Point, heart of Historic New Orleans, a bustling center of art, entertainment, amazing restaurants, and incredible sights.

Algiers has always been a hub of entertainment and rich culture spanning back to the days of the Civil War and beyond. Though undergoing changes over the years, it’s always remained full of charm and heart. 

​We specialize in helping couples create the perfect wedding experience, so we’re well acquainted with all the sights and attractions in and around New Orleans. There are certainly dozens of interesting locales, but if you really want that historic New Orleans charm without paying an arm and a leg, you have to look around and know the city in and out.

Compass Point: Historic New Orleans Just For You

Compass Point is perhaps the perfect venue for couples seeking a charming place to host an intimate wedding. It sports classy on-site home-style catering, floral arrangements, a gorgeous outdoor dance floor under frosted lights and the boughs of ancient oaks, cozy cottages for your guests, and the experience to ensure that you have the time of your life. Compass Point captures the essence of New Orleans...and is one of our favorite settings for the best wedding experience the city has to offer.

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Wedding for up to 40 guests under $10,000 includes:

• Airfare - couple only (based on average domestic travel not during peak times - booked by couple directly)

• 2-night stay in a fully appointed Suite for couple only (additional rooms available at the venue site)
• 2nd line parade
• 2nd line umbrellas
• Officiant
• Flowers for couple 
• Two-tier wedding cake
• Photography for 2 hours
• Wedding Planners to organize your special day perfectly with detailed timeline 

• Food & Beverage package (some restrictions apply)

Yes, it’s possible to have your dream wedding for under $10,000. We’ve personally crafted this package to be the ultimate combination of quality and affordability, the best New Orleans has to offer. With our planning expertise, professional services, the perfect setting, and dedication toward making your ceremony special, you have the recipe for a spectacular wedding.

Why New Orleans Has Become The Best Wedding Destination

A unique blend of culture, charm, location, history, and extravagance has always defined New Orleans, making it the perfect place for to visit, wedding or not. In recent years, the city has become a huge wedding destination, as the secret’s out! New Orleans simply has so much to offer, and people are catching on from all over the world.

New Orleans was recently listed as one of the New York Times must see travel destinations in the world for 2018. There’s really no place else like it anywhere: it has one of the most diverse backgrounds of any major city you can think of, and this has made it an epicenter for art, entertainment, food, and diverse views. It’s a true melting pot, one which has seen its share of ups and downs.

The city has seen a Renaissance of sorts ever since the destruction of Hurricane Katrina, with massive investments in infrastructure and rejuvenation, which has led to the new and old coming together to form a seamless experience of charm and luxury you simply can’t get anywhere else.

If you’re deliberating on the best possible wedding destination, do yourself a favor and make it New Orleans. For more information, we'd love to hear from you! Send us a message at:  ibayphotography@gmail.com