We recently had the pleasure of having our wedding at Baroness in the French Quarter, and it was truly one of the most special and beautiful days of our lives.
The venue was perfe...ct for our family and friends to eat, drink, socialize, and dance. The open courtyard, spacious dining area, and dance floor provided plenty of room while still feeling intimate. The staff did an outstanding job setting up the space, keeping everything clean, and creating a welcoming atmosphere. The included linens, centerpieces, and decorations were elegant and significantly reduced our stress on the big day.
The ceremony was handled by the venue, and they connected us with Cameron, our officiant, who delivered a heartfelt and beautiful ceremony that had many guests holding back tears. Following the ceremony, we participated in a second-line parade through the French Quarter, which was a fun and memorable experience for us and our guests. Everyone raved about the brass band and loved celebrating together as part of such a special New Orleans tradition.
We stayed in the bridal suite at the venue, and after the parade the staff had drinks and dinner waiting for us. It gave us a chance to relax, enjoy delicious food, and cool off before rejoining the reception. The food throughout the evening was exceptional, with a variety of hors d'oeuvres, appetizers, New Orleans classics, and desserts. Many guests told us it was some of the best food they had ever had at a wedding. We especially appreciated that the food stations remained open throughout the reception, allowing guests to eat and socialize at their own pace. Baroness also offered excellent accommodations for guests with allergies and dietary restrictions.
As Pittsburgh natives, it was important for us to include a cookie table with our desserts, and Baroness beautifully displayed our cookies alongside the wedding cake, giving us a touch of home.
Jay was our DJ, and he was fantastic. We provided only a few songs we specifically wanted to hear, and he took it from there. He played a wonderful mix of slow dances, wedding favorites, line dances, and newer music that kept everyone entertained throughout the evening.
Our coordinator, Vanessa, was organized, professional, kind, caring, and incredibly reassuring. She truly went above and beyond for us and left no stone unturned. She made sure we were both well fed and always had a drink in our hands—we truly felt like royalty, LOL! Everything ran so seamlessly, and it was so nice to have literally zero worries on our special day.
We ended the night with a pedicab sendoff. Our driver took us to the Riverwalk, where we captured a few final photos and enjoyed a peaceful moment together, complete with a solo trumpet player in the background.
Louis, our photographer, carefully captured every detail of the day, from the food and décor to the candid moments with family and friends. He even delivered our photos in less than a week.
Our wedding was truly magical, and there is not a single thing we would have changed. We cannot say enough wonderful things about Baroness, their staff, and the experience they provided. We also highly recommend staying in the on-site apartments, which were clean, spacious, and perfect for accommodating our families.
Thank you to Baroness and the entire team for creating such an unforgettable New Orleans wedding. We will cherish these memories forever.