An Exquisite New Jewel In The Heart Of New Orleans
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Located in New Orleans, LA, Livaudais Hall is an event venue that caters to wedding ceremonies and receptions. Immaculately restored in 2017 the former church offers a truly stunning location for engaged couples to celebrate their nuptials. Boasting a sanctuary with a 40-foot domed ceiling and a range of indoor and outdoor spaces, this venue is sure to enchant couples and guests alike.
Established in 1875, the property was originally constructed to house the St Francis De Sales Catholic Church. It provided a place of solace and peace for the local neighborhoods for over 140 years before being sold. Remaining a key part of the community, the rectory and surrounding compartments were turned into accommodation, while the main chapel was renovated to include modern amenities. It is now used as an event space to celebrate special occasions, boasting both indoor and outdoor areas. The sanctuary offers a truly magnificent room for receptions, with a domed ceiling that can be illuminated in different shades to match your choice of color palettes, with huge windows that allow light to flood the space. Polished wooden floors and carved pillars add to the elegant and airy feel that the room evokes, while also offering an incredible backdrop for pictures. A 1,200-square-foot balcony overlooks the sanctuary floor, allowing guests to gaze down at the festivities while enjoying a quiet moment. It can also be used as an additional seating area. For couples who love to be outside, they can opt to exchange their vows in a garden ceremony or celebrate their cocktail hour on the 1,000-square-foot-patio.
Livaudais Hall caters to all ceremony types, including religious and non-religious events. While the sanctuary area can accommodate up to 300 guests, couples may combine indoor and outdoor spaces to host up to 500 of their nearest and dearest. For a smooth and stress-free experience, tables and chairs for 100 people are included in the site rental package, as well as the use of a food preparation kitchen. This venue has a in house Wedding Planner & Designer but also welcomes outside vendors to ensure that newlyweds-to-be can create the day of their dreams.
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Starting prices
Reception
$4,000
Reception
$4,000
Ceremony
$4,000
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- Couples usually spend $3,350
- Starting prices don't include service fees, taxes, gratuity, and rental fees.
- Guest count and seasonality may also affect prices. Peak season for this venue is Jan-May and Oct-Dec.
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Covered Outdoors Space
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
Liability Insurance
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
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Backyard
Garden
Historic Venue
Religious Setting
Church
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
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4.9
out of 5.018 reviews
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Livaudais Hall is a beautiful and historic wedding venue in New Orleans that has received high praise from multiple reviewers. The staff, including Joy and Sam, are described as easy to work with, prompt in communication, and professional. The venue itself is described as stunning, with vintage charm, high ceilings, and beautiful natural light. Guests loved the wood details, church-like atmosphere, and the convenience of provided pews and tables. Overall, Livaudais Hall is highly recommended for weddings and other events.Review photos
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Kelly B
5.0
11/10/2023
I knew from my first visit that I wanted to have my wedding here - it is such a gorgeous, historic space that feels uniquely New Orleans. We got so many compliments on the day about how beautiful the venue was. Joy took over as the main point of contact about 6 months out from our wedding and she was very easy to communicate with and always very prompt to answer all our questions.
Lashanda C
5.0
11/06/2023
Amazing venue! Joy was a pleasure to work with. The ceremony and reception was amazing. We had a blast. This venue gave me everything I envisioned. Vintage, high celing, beautiful candid pictures. I love everything about it. Thank you so much!
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Carolyn S
5.0
10/03/2023
I had the honor and privilege of getting to photograph a wedding here last weekend and WOW was I impressed!! The staff was so kind and helpful and the venue was absolutely breathtaking. Thank you, Joy, for your kindness and professionalism and for being so easy to work with! I hope to be back again!
peter g
5.0
7/25/2023
Joy and Livaudais Hall were a literal Joy to work with. The space is beautiful and the made the stress of the day much easier. Thank you!
Mary Grace L
5.0
5/06/2023
We had our wedding welcome party here and it is spectacular. The space is absolutely gorgeous and the staff were flexible and communicative. I would definitely recommend this venue for your next big event or party!
Nechelle W
5.0
12/12/2022
Such a stunning venue! Since the moment we toured it, we knew that’s where we wanted to get married. Very spacious and my guests truly loved it! The staff (Sam + Sam) we’re both amazing to work with and was always there to answer any questions we had. Overall, a lovely place for a wedding!
Allison B
3.0
8/31/2022
We knew from photographs and our first visit that this venue was absolutely where we wanted to get married - it's beyond gorgeous! It accommodated our 200 person wedding very comfortably - and we especially loved that we didn't have to rent seating because the pews and chairs provided were perfect! We did, however, struggle with prompt and clear communication with staff. Every correspondence felt like a bother to them. At our rehearsal, someone with a key to the facility warmly invited our wedding party in ten minutes before start time, and I (the bride) received a very rude rebuke for being in the building early. We also received our deposit back over a month after our wedding, when the contract stated it would be returned no later than 14 days after the wedding. We had to call, text and email multiple times.
The space was magical and well worth the money, but the overall experience was sincerely frustrating and tainted by poor and less-than-kind communication with the site representatives.
Taylor B
5.0
8/07/2022
There was no doubt in my mind that Livaudais Hall wasn't my wedding venue. I immediately feel in love with it when I found it online. My husband is a New Orleans native and his only request was to have our wedding in New Orleans. After speaking with Sam, we were completely sold on having our NYE wedding here and met with her about a week later. Livaudais Hall is truly a gorgeous gem. The timeless venue allows you to do so much because its a blank canvas. If we could have our wedding celebration every year, I'd choose this venue over and over again. Lastly, everyone we worked with was very patient, thorough, and pleasant.
melissa s
5.0
4/01/2022
Stunning venue!! So many people loved our ceremony spot and that’s for simply how beautiful it is! Samantha was very communicative from the very start and all along the way. We were very happy with everything they did for us and how our wedding ceremony turned out! Highly recommend!
Brooke M
5.0
2/13/2022
This place is gorgeous! We could not have asked for a better venue to celebrate our marriage! Every detail in this place is dreamy. We love the wood detail throughout, topped off with the beautiful church pews and custom tables. The venue coordinators (Sam squared) are awesome; they are responsive and so accommodating. Any requests you have, either Sam is sure to help you out.
Denise B
5.0
11/03/2021
The venue is absolutely gorgeous. Lots of beautiful natural light.
It has the feeling of an old New Orleans church. I loved all the natural wood. It was also great that the venue provided pews and some tables. There was a great space for the caterer to work.
Sarah M
5.0
9/11/2020
You must see this place! It is new and not super well known yet, but almost every historic venue in New Orleans is lacking something in one way or another, but this place has it all. Samantha was great to work with, and understanding of all the issues we've been dealing with relating to COVID.
Star H
5.0
1/09/2020
The space is modernly updated and absolutely beautiful. Architectural details are stunning inside and out. Light and space are abundant and the host is incredibly helpful to make sure all of your dreams come true!
Rod A
5.0
1/07/2020
Beautiful venue with plenty of space, the wood work is amazing!
Reminded me of a fairy tale wedding.
Nichol C
5.0
1/07/2020
This place....OMG! I couldn't have asked for a better venue to marry the love of my life! The sky high ceilings, the ambiance, and the crew made everything so special. I would recommend this place time and time again!
Anna E
5.0
1/06/2020
Amazing venue with beautiful historic charm! The owner was extremely easy to work with. I would recommend to anyone.
Matthew C
5.0
1/06/2020
Gorgeous new venue, with tons of indoor and outdoor space, bathrooms and prep area for catering etc. Loved the acoustics inside the church and the customizable indoor lighting. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for a unique event space oozing with historic character and charm. Reasonably priced and easy to book, to boot.
Jennifer P
5.0
12/19/2019
Livaudais Hall is an absolutely stunning venue, and the owner Peter and his staff were really easy to work with to make out wedding reception absolutely perfect. I would definitely recommend Livaudais Hall to everyone!
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