Day before the wedding
- AfternoonFrench Quarter history walking tour · 2h
- EveningDinner at Galatoire's
☀️ The relaxed weekend
Boat days, gardens, gentle walks and long lunches.
Wedding day
- MorningSteamboat Natchez jazz cruise · 2h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningWhitney Plantation tour · 6h
- EveningGhost and voodoo walking tour · 2h
🍷 The foodie weekend
Wine tastings, cooking classes, markets and great tables.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonFrench Quarter food tour · 3h
- EveningDinner at Cochon
Wedding day
- MorningFrench Quarter history walking tour · 2h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningWhitney Plantation tour · 6h
- EveningCocktail history tour · 2.5h
🧗 The adventure weekend
Hikes, kayaks, balloons and things to brag about at brunch.
Day before the wedding
- AfternoonSwamp and bayou boat tour · 4h
- EveningDinner at Cochon
Wedding day
- MorningFrench Quarter history walking tour · 2h
- AfternoonRest and get ready for the wedding.
- EveningThe wedding
Day after the wedding
- MorningWhitney Plantation tour · 6h
- EveningGhost and voodoo walking tour · 2h
Staying longer?
Add one of these full-day trips:
- Whitney Plantation tour. A moving museum focused on the lives of enslaved people.
Budget-friendly bites
- Willie Mae's Scotch House, Tremé. Some of the best fried chicken in America.
- Mother's Restaurant, Poydras Street. Debris po-boys since 1938.
- Coop's Place, French Quarter. Dive bar with excellent jambalaya.
- Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar, Uptown. Corner shop classic for shrimp po-boys.
Getting around
- The French Quarter and Marigny are walkable.
- The St. Charles streetcar runs through the Garden District. Buy a Jazzy Pass on the Le Pass app.
- Rideshare is easy and cheap across the city.
Questions about a New Orleans wedding weekend
How many days should wedding guests spend in New Orleans?
Three days covers the essentials: arrive the day before, the wedding day and a free day after. Guests flying long-haul often stay four to six days and add day trips such as whitney Plantation tour.
What is the best group activity for wedding guests in New Orleans?
Popular choices are swamp and bayou boat tour, french Quarter history walking tour, ghost and voodoo walking tour. Most offer private options for groups of 10 to 20.
Where can guests eat cheaply in New Orleans?
Try Willie Mae's Scotch House (Tremé), Mother's Restaurant (Poydras Street), Coop's Place (French Quarter), Domilise's Po-Boy & Bar (Uptown).
When is the best time for a wedding in New Orleans?
February to May, October to November is the most popular season.
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