Balcony Ballroom at The Baroness French Quarter
New Orleans French Quarter
Service area
Holds ceremonies and receptions
Balcony Ballroom at The Baroness
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Passed down between generations, the Baroness is a historic destination and wedding venue situated in New Orleans. With its remarkable renovations, you and your partner can say "I do” in front of 75 friends and family. The ancient estate strives to provide a one-of-a-kind experience for every guest and couple entering its doors. New Orleans is a city steeped in history, world-class cuisine, the epicenter of many genres of music, and the home of some of the greatest celebrations on earth! The Baroness is a National Historic Building at the center of this great city. Located steps away from the Mississippi River and Jackson Square, the Baroness offers a coveted private French Quarter courtyard with accommodations for many of your guests to STAY ON SITE!! The Baroness is the perfect venue, in the perfect location, to celebrate your love with your closest friends and family!
While the ownership of the Baroness has remained consistent, the Balcony Ballroom has recently been tasked with taking over the management and catering for the events held at the Baroness. The Balcony Ballroom is a local, family-owned and operated business that has been hosting weddings and other meaningful celebrations for more than 50 years.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor Event Space
Reception Area
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union
Commitment Ceremony
Elopement
Interfaith Ceremony
Non-Religious Ceremony
Religious Ceremony
Second Wedding
Vow Renewal Ceremony
Settings
Garden
Historic Venue
Rooftop
Trees
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
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Weddings are about families coming together to celebrate the beginning of forever. So it comes as no surprise that for over 50 years, this family-owned business, The Balcony Ballroom, has been the swellest setting in New Orleans for more than 15,000 happily ever after’s. And now, The Balcony Ballroom is being handed the reins at The Baroness, operating it with the same amount of care and signature charm as they do at their home location.
Reviews
4.8
out of 5.09 reviews
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Reviewers praise The Baroness-French Quarter as a stunning, all-inclusive New Orleans venue with intimate, beautifully decorated spaces. Guests loved the abundant, delicious food and attentive, responsive staff who made planning seamless. Memorable touches like a Second Line parade and excellent coordination made weddings feel effortless and magical.Review photos
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Keith D
5.0
3/25/2026
The Baroness-French Quarter was absolutely incredible—truly the perfect wedding venue! From start to finish, we had an amazing experience. It’s a true all-inclusive experience, whi...
ch made planning and the entire day feel seamless and stress-free.
What truly set this place apart was the team. Their work ethic, attention to detail, and commitment to making everything perfect did not go unnoticed. They worked tirelessly behind the scenes and in front of our guests to ensure every moment was exactly right. They didn’t just do their jobs—they went above and beyond at every turn and made us feel like celebrities the entire time.
The food was outstanding—delicious, hot, and plentiful. Our guests are still talking about it!
A huge thank you to Vanessa for being an incredible hostess and keeping everything running smoothly, Cameron for bringing unmatched energy and keeping the dance floor going all night, and Glenda for her amazing service and presence at the bar. You could truly see the pride and effort each of you put into making our day special.
And ending the night with a second line was absolutely unforgettable—such an awesome, high-energy way to close out the celebration!
If you’re looking for a wedding venue that delivers an exceptional experience and a team that will outwork every expectation, The Baroness-French Quarter is it!
Arielle R
5.0
3/11/2026
The Baroness gave me and my now husband theeee most perfect wedding day! Vanessa, the coordinator, was so helpful from start to finish. Any questions I had leading up to the weddin...
g I was able to send via email, and the Baroness team was so responsive. Once we had our final meeting with Vanessa the week of my wedding day, Vanessa made my husband and I feel so at ease with all of the specifications we wanted and were worried about.
The wedding itself was a dream. All my guests gushed about how amazing the food was, how much fun they had, and THE SECOND LINE PARADE WAS EVERYTHING. We opted to pay more for the extended Second Line Parade (20 min) and held it immediately after the ceremony but before the reception. It was the best decision we ever made. All of our guests traveled from California and they said the Second Line Parade was one of their most memorable experiences in any wedding. Having our wedding during March meant there were many people out in the French Quarter during the Second Line, and it made it that much more fun seeing strangers cheer for us. Instead of having our "Just Married" pedicab at the end of the reception, we opted to have 2 pedicabs during the Second Line so that 4 of our family members who have a hard time walking long distances were able to cruise.
Vanessa rocked during the wedding as well. She made sure my husband and I were never in want of a drink. She made sure everything went smoothly and any requests I had were immediately accommodated.
The Baroness offers a wedding bundle that I was worried was too good to be true, but there was NO CATCH. The food and drinks were included... delicious! The DJ was included, which was a major concern for me seeing as music and dancing are very important to my friends and family, but he stuck to the playlist I provided and the dancefloor was always filled. The ceremony was short & sweet. The cake was delicious. I incorporated a good amount of DIY items, and Vanessa made sure they made it back to our bridal suite by the end of the night. Thank you Baroness for making my husband and my wedding dreams come true. It was a magical day.
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Lisa A
5.0
12/30/2025
We had an absolutely amazing time this weekend for my daughter’s bridal luncheon. Food was not only delicious but plenty of it. Large shrimp, chicken and even a plump oyster over R...
ockefeller sauce were all fried to hot piping perfection! The bacon wrapped quail was mouthwatering and my personal favorite was the fresh tuna atop wasabi mousse on an edible spoon!!! And this was just a few of the many passed around delicacies. Not to mention the carving station with beef tenderloin that melts in your mouth. Gumbo better than your momma’s, shrimp and grits and corn/crab bisque. So much more to mention. And to end it with bananas foster, no explanation!!!
The room and courtyard are both truly beautiful spaces that wrap you into the true essence and atmosphere of New Orleans. Quaint, impeccably decorated and so much attention to detail.
On a final note, all of this would not have gone as planned without those who work together to make the day run amazingly smooth. Cannot thank Vanessa, Jay and Mike for guiding us through every detail. As well as Chef Ryan for the most appetizing bites and the entire staff for a wonderful experience!!!
Thank y’all!!!
Anna M
5.0
11/13/2025
Absolutely incredible experience with Baroness. We could NOT be happier with the service we received. Everyone who works here is amazing, especially Vanessa & Jay. We are so thrill...
ed with everything and can't stop staring at our photos. Our guests had an amazing time as well - some even saying it was the best wedding they've ever been to. Cannot recommend using Baroness as your venue enough. We did the enchanted elopement package but added a few things to it. The staff were so accommodating to us and made sure we had everything we wanted. The space is beautiful, the cake was incredibly delicious, the flowers were the flowers of my dreams, and the space was decorated perfectly. 1000/10. No notes.
Response from Baroness French Quarters on 11/15/2025
Do you know how happy we were to see you after the wedding?!?!?!? That was incredible for...
US!!! Love y'all!! Thank you for choosing us!!
Sydney H
5.0
7/23/2025
There’s something undeniably spellbinding about hidden gems in the French Quarter.. The Baroness has chosen to deliver on a blend of high style and impeccable service. The pink-go...
ld glow of an intimate wedding at sunset, paired with a simple glass of rosé feels like a ritual when enjoying at this iconic location. Perfect for a small or medium size party this quaint venue is a love letter to the region’s most unforgettable stays.
Anisliee B
5.0
7/23/2025
As a New Orleanian with deep roots in Louisiana heritage and a life-long resident of the Vieux Carre, I find it hard to believe that when the Baroness de Pontalba designed the now ...
world-famous Pontalba Buildings that grace the edges of Jackson Square in New Orleans' historic French Quarter, she could have imagined that she was creating intimate yet stunning spaces that would be emulated for centuries as the epitome of sophistication in the world-renowned seat of hospitality.
Today, The Baroness delivers that old world New Orleans grace with impeccable decor, cuisine, service and unfailing attention to detail that I never could have imagined beyond my wildest dreams.
Un grand merci à la Baronne pour une soirée vraiment inoubliable.
~ Anislee
Caitlin V
5.0
5/26/2023
So, SO happy that we booked our wedding at the Baroness. Nick & Kenneth went above and beyond to ensure the day was flawlessly executed, and they were among the kindest people we ...
had the pleasure of collaborating with leading up to and on the day of our event. We've been getting non-stop compliments about how lovely the ceremony and reception were: from the food to the beautiful courtyard where we danced for hours. The location is ideal, the staff is attentive and kind, and the space itself is picture-perfect NOLA. My only regret is that it didn't last longer!
Christopher T
3.0
1/01/2023
Upon our search for a wedding venue, we found the Baroness. Turned out to be what we were looking for. After meeting Nick and Kenneth, we decided to seal the deal and move forward....
Kenneth was very helpful and in my opinion, should have been in charge of the entire event. He understood how important a wedding can be. The Design, food/drink, music and dancing.
Now, Nick was in charge of the special day. We rarely spoke with him directly but everything was passed on to him on what we wanted. When we first met them, we had discussed the layout of the event. We were going to get a dj but decided against it because of the price for only 3 hours or reception time. We were told specifically by Nick, that we can play music directy from our phone for the reception. We would be able to play music in the courtyard as well as inside. So those that wanted to "get down" could boogie outside and those of the "mingle-n-chill sort, could stay inside for easy listening. We had prepared playlists for the entire evening. This included arrival music, the union, isle music, first dance and the boggie/chill music.
The day of; we arrive and found out a slew of things that could not be achieved and that could have been avoided.
No flower pedals tossed at the ceremony. No biggie, we got bubble guns for back up.
The speaker in the courtyard were broken!? Not working!?So as my bride walked down our isle, the songs we had for this lovely moment could not be played.
So festivities begin...or not? Apparantly we needed to download some app in order for the music to play. Did so but not working. Nick couldnt remember the password for ANYTHING! This is his place! Godayum! What is starting to happen?
He seemed preoccupied with I dont know what(probably hiding because of the shit happenings).
We had to do our first dance with Nick holding his phone for the music to play. I am beginning to feel my BP rise!
Long story short, I spent most of the evening trying to get music to play from different bt speakers guests brought for the trip.(including one of the bartenders) So I hide our misfortune with positivity, trying to make the best of the night. Not making a scene, or wasting time complaining about the situation.
There were quite a few other details that seemed to be brushed over as well. I felt like Nick did what he wanted and gave us a "oh well, take it or leave it vibe."
Good thing our second line stole the show!
When having friends and fam. come in from out of state, you want to try and make the best of they're visit as well.
All of this could have been avoided if we were told of broken sound system, our show lights were missing parts, didnt know how to set the cake stand etc. I would have gladly came up with solutions the day before. Nope! It was all thrown in at one time. Made us feel like we paid him for showing up, fucking up and having an "oh well, what ya gonna do attitude".
Anyway, I dont complain about much. I almost never write reviews unless its a positive one.
I probably wouldn't have wrote this letter if we would have recieved an appology! I guess I can be thankful for him sending back our decorations that we purchased for our big day and didnt get to use.
I would not recommend
the Baroness. EVER!]
.....unless Kenneth was in charge of the ENTIRE operation.
Kristie D
5.0
4/13/2022
it was the perfect place for our little big wedding ❤️
Nick and Kenneth were the best and it all turned out so beautiful!
They were also able to transition seamlessly from ceremon...
y to reception while we were on a quick secondline.
All the staff there on the night of were super nice.
Response from Baroness French Quarters on 04/13/2022
Thanks Kristie and Jacob. It was an absolute pleasure working with both of you on this wo...
nderful event. We wish you all the best in the future! Nick and Kenneth - Baroness
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