New Orleans' Premiere Wedding Venue
NOPSI Hotel New Orleans
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NOPSI Hotel New Orleans is a premier historic venue for weddings in New Orleans, LA. The management of this elegant brick facility invites couples seeking a scenic backdrop to hold their special celebration. This 1920s-era building offers distinctive architecture and numerous options for your wedding festivities.
The New Orleans Public Service Inc. - otherwise known as NOPSI - opened the doors of its elegant headquarters in 1927. This nine-story brick building was situated at the corner of Baronne and Union Streets in the Central Business District. With changes of ownership, this facility was declared a historic landmark in 2011, later to reopen as NOPSI Hotel New Orleans. A rooftop pool and lounge area look out over the New Orleans skyline, while the Grand Ballroom features a 21-foot-high ceiling, expansive arched windows, and ornamental columns. The timeless elegance and contemporary amenities featured in this hotel are joined by the staff’s unique brand of customer service. This is a venue where you can enjoy a truly remarkable occasion, only a short distance from the famous French Quarter.
NOPSI Hotel New Orleans hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions as well as rehearsal dinners and other social celebrations. This venue’s staff will work with you to create the wedding celebration that you envision. They will guide you through your options for event sites and vendors. The on-site culinary team will craft a menu befitting your important day, and trained bartenders will be ready to pour your beverages. You can anticipate a wedding celebration and venue worth remembering.
+8 years in business
Speaks English
Pricing details
Couples usually spend $30,000
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Amenities
Ceremony Area
Dressing Room
Handicap Accessible
Indoor Event Space
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
Guest Capacity
300+
Settings
Ballroom
Historic Venue
Hotel
Industrial & Warehouse
Restaurant
Venue Service Offerings
Bar & Drinks
Cakes & Desserts
Cupcakes
Other Desserts
Destination Weddings
Food & Catering
Service Staff
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NOPSI Hotel New Orleans
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New Orleans is home to legendary celebrations, and at NOPSI Hotel, we understand the importance of producing best in class events that will not soon be forgotten. Our dedicated event and wedding planning staff honors your vision and traditions to make your event truly yours. Our truly unique venues include our intimate Courtyard Garden, Grand Ballroom with exposed brick and high ceilings and our rooftop pool and bar with spectacular views of the city skyline. Highlighted by our unique brand of personal service, we are ready to let the good times roll here at NOPSI Hotel New Orleans!
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4.4
out of 5.010 reviews
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NOPSI Hotel is highly praised by multiple reviewers for being the perfect wedding venue, with its beautiful space, delicious food, convenient accommodations, and exceptional service. The all-in-one space, including the presidential suite for getting ready and pictures, was particularly appreciated. Reviewers highlighted the helpful and accommodating staff, especially Meghan, Jennifer, and Alisha, for going above and beyond to ensure a perfect wedding day. The venue's exclusivity of hosting only one wedding a day allowed for flexibility and a seamless experience, making it a top choice for couples looking for a luxurious and unforgettable wedding.Review photos
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Rachel H
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5.0
4/08/2024
The NOPSI Hotel was the BEST place to host a wedding. It was the first venue I viewed and I wasn't able to truly take any other venues seriously. It was New Orleans charm and history and was renovated in the most beautiful way. As an out of town bride with 95% of my guests also coming from out of town it was so convenient to have our wedding in a hotel and our guests loved the rooms as well! It truly is an all in one space with furniture, food, and everything you need. The space is gorgeous, the food is amazing (people are still talking about how great the food was), and the venue is easy to work with. We did our ceremony, cocktail party, and reception there. I stayed in the presidential suite friday and saturday night which was an absolute dream and the best place to get ready, take pictures with my bridesmaids, and take incredible nightscape pictures. Additionally, there was a room right off the ballroom where my husband and I were able to eat and keep our things for the night, I actually left my phone in the room the whole night and was able to unplug. Also they only do one wedding a day which is incredibly helpful for our vendors because there aren't as many time constraints and they have more flexibility. Thank you to the entire NOPSI team for making our wedding week so special and we can't wait to come back and stay there again and again!
Claire C
5.0
1/31/2023
Everything about the NOPSI on our wedding day was AMAZING!! The staff, the last minute changes and the communication was spectacular. This was a top notch choice and all of the guest complimented the venue and space. THE FOOD!! I consider myself a foodie so was extremely impressed with the food selections. The food was amazing, people are still talking about it. Meghan and her team went above and beyond to make sure our day was perfect. The powersuite terrace was a great space for pictures and to hang out before the wedding. The getting ready spaces for the groom and bride was also a really nice space and touch. They had EVERYthing we needed. The space is beautiful. The facilities were clean, top notch service and staff. Kevin, who is a super man at the hotel, was extremely helpful to all the guest!
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Laura D
4.0
11/19/2022
This venue is gorgeous. This location is perfect. The food is hands down amazing. The attendants day of that make sure the couple and parents of the couple are taken care of are so great . We loved our wedding at the NOPSI and couldn’t imagine having our reception anywhere else!
While we would book here again because of the above, there are a Few things to be aware of when booking so that you know what you’re getting in to:
1. They are disorganized - their offers are often out of date on their website, they write down notes about your price points and day of requests but forget them, and they don’t listen when you tell them to contact your coordinator instead of you because you don’t want to deal with logistics anymore
2. They don’t follow up and aren’t consistent - they somehow changed our email address in the system so we never got an invite to the big wedding tasting event because they had written it down wrong (after months of conversing with said email address), they changed the dates of when things were due from the time of signing the contract to the actual event, they also accidentally tried to charge us a higher price for F&B because they didn’t track when we signed the contract (2021). As event coordinators, there are improvements to be had
3. They are running a business so there’s always a catch - when you book with them you get a complimentary get ready room. While they never said this before hand, the day of they told us outside food and drinks weren’t allowed (even cappuccinos and pastries
which they don’t even offer in house). We had Already ordered outside catering because their catering choices were abismal (literally boxed lunches and $6 bottles of water). This is someone’s wedding day, it should be perfect and if that means they want pastries from a certain place you should let them. Also, don’t say you get complimentary use of a room and then try to put additional conditions on it that are not detailed in writing anywhere. Lastly, after the bridal party left the get ready room and the mothers of the bride and groom were collecting belongings, both mothers said they felt like they were getting kicked out. This is a special day for all family members, it’s important they remember that (esp since some of those family members may be footing the bill).
All this to say, no wedding reception venue is going to be perfect. We would book it again, because we loved the experience the day of and the venue is so gorgeous. If you have a wedding planner or coordinator, there shouldn’t be any issue as they will know how to handle a venue. If you don’t, just go into it knowing that you will have to stay on top of them. It might be their job on a day-to-day basis, but I found that half the time I would . have to do their job to keep them on track and make sure all of the i’s were dotted and the t’s were crossed. If the NOPSI could get its ducks in a row a little bit more they would be the top tier wedding venue in the City. As is, they are great but have room for improvement.
melissa s
5.0
4/01/2022
The Nopsi was by far the best place to host a wedding! We loved having all our guest have the opportunity to stay close to where the wedding was held. Communication with the staff - both Jennifer and Alisha was some of the best customer service ever experienced! The food was delish and a whole experience in itself. The rooms were perfect for guest to take a break from the party if needed, but the main ballroom was just stunning and perfect for our big day! Can’t say enough good things about the The NOPSI!!
Natalie P
5.0
1/31/2022
BEST RECEPTION EVER! Literally had multiple guests tell us it was the best wedding they have ever been to. The NOPSI is a beautiful venue, a swanky and luxurious hotel in NOLA, and their staff is second to none! After having to reschedule our wedding 3 times due to COVID and Hurricane Ida, Alisha and Jennifer at the NOPSI made it easy to get us finally married. They threw us the biggest party and made us feel like rockstars our entire stay. Would give a 10/5 stars if I could. Highly recommend!
Kerri T
4.0
1/30/2022
We hired the NOPSI for our November 2021 wedding reception and hotel for guests, as we were a destination wedding.
Pros:
Beautiful venue
Delicious food
Amazing staff- including front desk, wait staff, doormen/bellmen- really the service was top notch and what made everyone have such a great experience
Good location
Good value and availability for hotel block
Upgrade for parents of bride and groom
Suite available for the wedding night
They were able to keep the bar open for us in the restaurant for an after party, so we didn't have to leave and come back
Historic but modern, beautiful, clean
Outdoor space for cocktail hour, pool/deck usage for guests during stay
Quick turn around and response time
You can bring in your own vendors, but they will recommend whatever you need
Flexibility in seating arrangements and dance floor/stage
Cons:
No discount to book the suite nights leading up to the wedding
Back and forth on pricing- including after the wedding when the accountant miscalculated some items
Some requested items were missing in the groom’s ready room the day of the wedding
No flexibility in our tasting date so we had to fly down- but it was amazing- chef is very talented!
The bar area was set up in the wrong location for our cocktail hour. Last minute, the bar was moved, but only after our wedding planner intervened on our behalf.
Hors d'oeuvres are priced per piece
There was a fluctuation in staffing, as the wedding coordinator was furloughed when we looked at the venue, and our contract was drafted. This led to some initial confusion, but once we got on track ad worked out some of the kinks with Jennifer, things went pretty smoothly.
Meagan A
1.0
1/17/2020
Beware: if you are working with Nicole, run the other direction. We worked with her for 4 weeks and experienced the WORST customer service I have ever dealt with. She was unresponsive and could never answer any of our questions. She had to rely on other people getting back to her, in order to get back to us. The most unprofessional interaction from anyone. We proposed telephone calls multiple times which she never agreed to. Email correspondence was broken and our questions were never fully answered. It was a constant run around! Not what you want when trying to plan a wedding where communication is key. I wouldn't have signed a contract if we even got to that point. Do yourself a favor and move on to your next option.
response 02/28/2020
We sincerely apologize for any issues you had with the NOPSI during your wedding planning ...
process. The property was going through a bit of transition. We hope you were able to secure a venue for your special day.
Donna B
5.0
10/03/2019
If your wedding day is important to you, and I am sure it is, then the NOPSI HOTEL is everything you deserve to make your wedding “over the top” fabulous.
Ask for Lauren Langenstine for all of your wedding reception questions from tastings, ballroom tour, and general questions. Lauren is accommodating, courteous and exceptionally capable of assuring your wedding reception dreams will come true.
The valet team, bell men team, as well as the Chef, bar tenders and wait staff will give you the most Royal Treatment in all of New Orleans.
You will fall in love the minute you lay eyes on the Chandeliers in the Dryades Ballroom.
Katy R
5.0
8/18/2019
Just had our wedding reception at the NOPSI hotel! It was amazing. The staff, the food, everything was simply outstanding. Nothing but good comments from our guests! Highly recommend!
Paige L
5.0
7/31/2017
AMAZING! Over the top nice with the best staff to work with. Perfect spot for your guest to get a wonderful feel of New Orleans! Food is outstanding. Service is incredible. And the venue space is beautiful!
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