Plate
$150
Hotel Avg
$200
Best Month
November
Airport Dist.
20km
Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
Plan my Wedding in New OrleansComplete guide for your wedding in New Orleans
If you are thinking of celebrating your wedding in New Orleans, you have chosen one of the destinations with the most personality in the country. Creole rhythm, mystery, and festive romance in the French Quarter. In this guide we analyze all key aspects so your big day is perfect.
Romance Factor
With a score of 8.5/10 in romanticism, New Orleans offers incomparable settings for your "I do". From magical sunsets to charming historical corners.
Party and Celebration
If you look for a big celebration, New Orleans has excellent leisure infrastructure (10/10) which guarantees your guests enjoy to the max before and after the banquet.
The best and worst of marrying in New Orleans
Main advantages
- Unparalleled festive atmosphere and live music culture.
- Extraordinary Creole and Cajun culinary fusion to delight guests.
- Beautiful mansions with wrought-iron balconies and romantic courtyards.
Points to keep in mind
- High humidity levels for most of the year, which can affect hair frizz.
- Downtown can be very crowded and noisy with tourists on weekends.
The style in New Orleans
Dominant Style
Southern Gothic Festive
Local Tradition
"Second Line" parade through the streets with a brass band and decorated parasols
Weather month by month
Top Venues in New Orleans
The Cabildo
18th-century historic building next to St. Louis Cathedral, perfect for gala receptions.
Race & Religious
Unique bohemian and creole property with romantic courtyards and an illuminated pool.
Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Historic hotel featuring a stunning classical European-style ballroom.
Wedding traditions in United States
What a local guest expects to see on the wedding day.
Rehearsal Dinner
Informal dinner held the night before the wedding with close family and friends.
First Look
A private moment where the couple sees each other dressed up for the first time before the ceremony.
Legal requirements to marry in United States
Application steps, timing and paperwork for foreigners.
Civil authority
County Clerk's Office
Minimum notice
3 days
Witnesses per spouse
1
Key steps
- Apply for a marriage license at the local County Clerk's office.
- Submit passport, birth certificate, and affidavit of single status.
- Wait the mandatory waiting period (varies between 24 and 72 hours in some states).
- Solemnize the marriage with a certified officiant and register the certificate.
Extra documents for foreigners
If you do not reside in United States- Certified translation of the birth certificate if not in English.
- Apostilled decree of previous divorce (if applicable).
- Valid passport with visa or ESTA.
How to get there from United States
Main airports
Rail
Amtrak
Common departure points
Madrid · Barcelona · London · Paris · Frankfurt
Typical vendors in United States
What American couples ask most
Alojamiento para tu boda en New Orleans
Precio medio: ~185€/noche
Los mejores hoteles para invitados y novios. Compara precios en Booking, Expedia, Agoda y más en una sola búsqueda.
Comparamos precios en +100 webs de reservas
Vuelos a New Orleans
Encuentra los mejores vuelos comparando cientos de aerolineas y agencias. Alertas de precio incluidas para que reserves en el mejor momento.
Comparamos +700 aerolineas en tiempo real
Que hacer en New Orleans
Actividades para invitados que viajan a la boda: tours guiados, experiencias locales y planes para los dias previos o posteriores.
Cancelacion gratuita en la mayoria de actividades
Preparativos esenciales
Seguro de viaje
Imprescindible para viajar tranquilos
- Cobertura medica
- Cancelacion de vuelos
- Equipaje perdido
- Asistencia 24h
eSIM internacional
Internet sin roaming ni sorpresas
- Datos ilimitados
- Sin cambiar de SIM
- Activa al instante
- Cobertura en +190 paises
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a wedding in New Orleans cost?
The average plate price is 140€. Total wedding costs usually range between 25,000€ and 45,000€ for 100 guests.
What is the Second Line tradition?
It is a wedding street parade led by a brass band. The couple and guests dance along holding decorated umbrellas.
What is the best weather season?
November and March are ideal, featuring pleasant temperatures and much lower humidity than summer.
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Estimated Budget
Price converted to USD from the EUR base. Indicative exchange rate.
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