About This Vendor
Historic Wedding Ceremony & Reception Venue
The Federal Ballroom is an Elegant Wedding & Reception Venue one Block from the French Quarter. Originally built in 1923 as The Federal Reserve Bank, The Federal Ballroom reflects the building's grand history, charm & ambiance. Wedding planner onsite. Please provide your email address & phone number for a faster response.
Amenities + Details
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
Reception Area
Dressing Room
On-Site Accommodations
Outdoor - Covered
Outdoor - Not Covered
Wireless Internet
Ceremony Types
Civil Union, Commitment Ceremony, Elopement, Interfaith Ceremony, Non-Religious Ceremony, Religious Ceremony, Same Sex Ceremony, Second Wedding
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom, Estate, Historic Venue, Museum
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks, Destination Weddings, Food & Catering, Planning
Awards and Affiliations
Federal Ballroom New Orleans Weddings Reviews
Share your thoughts with other couples
Reviewed On 8/21/2018 by Toni B
Our daughter got married on June 30, 2018, and chose this venue WITHOUT hesitation. She had heard so many great things about the venue but mostly heard SO many wonderful things about the way that Rebecca takes care of her "brides"! I'm here to...
Reviewed On 6/22/2017 by Jonte R
Rebecca is amazing and just about the kindest soul I have ever met! The Federal ballroom is absolutely breathtaking; no need to pay for a tremendous amount of decor. And Cabdoquebsc Catering is amazing; my guest both local and out of town lo...
Response from the Vendor on 10/11/2017
I too can not imagine your wedding any other place as well.
It was pure fun
Thank you so much,
Rebecca OMeara
Reviewed On 10/31/2016 by Kelsey S
My husband and I looked at a lot of different venues, but ultimately chose the Federal Ballroom for both our ceremony and our reception. Boy, are we so incredibly glad we did! Our experience with the Federal Ballroom (and particularly Rebecca O...
Reviewed On 11/03/2018 by Crystal C
The Federal Ballroom was the perfect venue for our destination wedding. The venue coordinator Rebecca was amazing to work with before,during, and after! The venue is beautiful and catering provides PLENTY of delicious food. Besides the venue be...
Reviewed On 11/01/2018 by Jovana T
My daughter was married this past June at the Federal Ballroom. Amazing place. Everything ran like clock work from beginning to end. From the moment we booked the venue to the night of the wedding, Rebecca kept in touch and answered all my text...
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Marilyn C
Rebecca and Capdeboscq Catering are the perfect team! Not only have I not stopped raving about the wonderful job they did for my son's wedding, our friends & family still talk about it. The place was beautiful and the food & service excellent.
Reviewed On 10/31/2018 by Jill A
Our daughter had her reception and it was perfect! Could not ask for a better planner than Rebecca and staff. Thanks for making our dreams come true. Capdeboscq catering was fabulous which we already knew gowing up on the Westbank of the Missis...
Reviewed On 10/29/2018 by Courtney L
We cannot say enough of how great Rebecca was on our special day. Her attention to detail and sheer helpfulness is something we’ll remember. I would recommend her 100 times over. Not only was she helpful during the process, but she continued to...
Reviewed On 10/26/2018 by Alli C
My husband and I had our wedding reception at the Federal Ballroom this past March and boy was it above and beyond what we ever imagined. The Federal Ballroom is the perfect set up for an EPIC party and it has that classic old New Orleans feel....
Reviewed On 10/21/2018 by Sonia W
When our daughter and her fiancé told us they would like to get married in New Orleans, I started researching venues for the reception.
Being a perfectionist, planning a destination wedding seemed very difficult between me living in Maine, and...
Reviewed On 9/18/2018 by Jessica R
My husband and I had our reception at the Federal Ballroom and I couldn’t have found a better place to have our reception! Rebecca, who is the coordinator was wonderful! She was super accommodating with my schedule and was so welcoming when w...
Reviewed On 9/17/2018 by Linda B
My daughter Rachael had already picked Immaculate Conception Church for the ceremony. We researched all the venues around, but knew immediately which venue was "the one" after meeting Rebecca. It is not only her impressive background in weddin...
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by Lauren M
Rebecca surely made planning a wedding in New Orleans so easy when everyone says it’s the worst! From answering questions with a simple text message, letting us use items such as a cake stand and table cloths, to dealing with parents who haven’...
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by Shannon S
Beautiful venue!! Rebecca was absolutely amazing!! She is so attentive to every detail I requested on my special day. She even offered amazing suggestions, like my guest book. Everything was perfect!!
Reviewed On 9/14/2018 by Mark C
Had a wonderful night with our reception pick of The Federal Ballroom. Rebecca was awesome. She will go the extra mile to help coordinate your reception. In my case, my fiance (at the time) was not available to help me choose all the little ext...
Reviewed On 8/30/2018 by Jeremy & Jaleesa H
We recently held our wedding at The Federal Ballroom, and WOW, is the best way to describe the experience. From the moment we met with Rebecca to tour the venue through the moment we picked up our final items to depart, she was phenomenal! She ...
Reviewed On 6/21/2018 by Meagan T
Beautiful place! Great location, especially if you have out of town guests. There are so many hotels within walking distance! The food was amazing. Rebecca was extremely helpful and the decor was set up perfectly. It's such a picturesque buildi...
Response from the Vendor on 06/25/2018
Thank you Meagan for your feedback!
Reviewed On 6/20/2018 by Ryan B
The Federal Ballroom was the whole package. We planned a destination wedding and it was easier than we anticipated. Rebecca is very helpful and responded quickly to all of our questions and requests. She went above and beyond on the day of our...
Reviewed On 6/15/2018 by Kathleen W
Where do I begin? Ms. Rebecca O'Meara is an angel. Truly! After my mom and dad visited the venue, we knew right away we wanted to book our reception here. From the actual location/venue itself (beautiful!) to how wonderful Ms. Rebecca was - it...
Reviewed On 4/04/2018 by Candice C
There is no other way to describe our wedding reception at Federal Ballroom other than MAGICAL! Becca went above and beyond to make sure that our every need was met and that our Gatsby/Harlem Renaissance themed reception went off without a hitc...
Reviewed On 3/26/2018 by Alli J
My daughter had her wedding here two weeks ago and it was amazing!!! Rebecca is awesome to work with. The Federal Ballroom was just so beautiful. My guests kept complimenting us on the food. It couldn't have been more perfect. The bride and ...
Reviewed On 2/13/2018 by Lizzie M
We had our wedding at the Federal Ballroom in July 2017. I can't say enough about how wonderful this venue is and how special the staff at the Federal Ballroom is. The location was perfect, close to the Roosevelt Hotel where we got ready and t...
Reviewed On 1/09/2018 by Joyce L
Rebecca and the entire staff was amazing. My family and friends can not stop talking about the venue and the execellent work they did. words can not express how grateful for the time, work, effort you all put in THANKS so much.
Reviewed On 12/13/2017 by Kimberly B
One of the best decisions I made when planning my wedding was booking the Federal Ballroom for my reception. The place itself is gorgeous and looks amazing even with little decor. But best of all is working with Rebecca who is the sweetest pers...
Reviewed On 10/31/2017 by Donna B
What a beautiful night. I was very pleased with the entire night. Rebecca takes such pride in her work and does everything she can to accommodate the desires of the families and guests. She is 2 steps ahead of everything that needs to be done. ...
Meet the Team
Becca
Events Director
Seasoned Wedding & Event Director