Planning Your LGBTQ+ Wedding in New Orleans: Inclusive Tips for Every Couple

Choose a Venue That Celebrates You

New Orleans is bursting with venues that embrace all love stories with Creole charm and open arms. For historic elegance, The Cabildo offers a stunning French Quarter backdrop, perfect for heartfelt vows. Craving lush, eclectic vibes? Race & Religious boasts dreamy courtyards and vintage interiors for a one-of-a-kind celebration. For a modern, urban edge, The Chicory delivers rooftop views and industrial-chic spaces that vibe with every couple. Confirm with venue staff about their inclusivity policies to ensure everyone feels as welcome as a guest at a NOLA crawfish boil.

• Pro Tip: Ask about gender-neutral restrooms or flexible setups to match your vision. Our coordination team can vet venues to ensure they’re as inclusive as a New Orleans Pride event.
• Complete Touch: Our photographers capture every moment, from your first look in the Quarter to the sparkler send-off, ensuring your love shines in every shot.

Find Inclusive Vendors Who Get Your Vibe

New Orleans vendors know how to throw a party that celebrates every couple. For vibrant florals, Antigua Floral crafts bouquets with magnolias or bold Mardi Gras-inspired blooms to match your style. Need a cake that steals the show? The Sweet Life Bakery whips up everything from classic tiers to beignet-inspired treats. Always ask vendors about their experience with LGBTQ+ weddings to confirm they’re ready to bring your vision to life.

• Local Love: Hit up Fleurty Girl for custom accessories or Mardi Gras World for parade-inspired decor to add that NOLA flair.
• Complete Touch: Our DJ services keep the party jumping with jazz, bounce, or your favorite anthems, tailored to your crew’s energy.

Personalize with New Orleans Flair

Your wedding should feel like a love letter to New Orleans, and local touches make it unforgettable. Incorporate a second-line parade with umbrellas or a signature Sazerac cocktail inspired by The Sazerac Bar at The Roosevelt. Have your officiant use gender-neutral terms like “newlyweds” or “partners” in vows, or weave in a nod to New Orleans’ vibrant LGBTQ+ history. A custom neon sign saying “Love in the Big Easy” could be your photo backdrop.

• Fun Idea: Use lighting to help decorate any room with any color in the rainbow.
• Complete Touch: Our videographers blend these personal details into a cinematic film, capturing the magic of your New Orleans love story.

Create an Inclusive Guest Experience

Your guests—chosen family and all—deserve to feel as welcome as a warm beignet from Café du Monde. Use invites with pronoun options (printed by the local The Plant Gallery) to set an inclusive tone. Choose catering from Palate New Orleans with diverse options, like vegan jambalaya or gluten-free po’boys, to suit every palate. For venues like Maison Dupuy Hotel, ensure accessibility for all guests, from courtyard seating to easy navigation.

• Pro Tip: Include a welcome note in your program, affirming your celebration of all identities. Our coordinators can help draft this message and manage logistics.
• Complete Touch: Our photo booth rental let guests capture the fun with props that reflect your unique love story, from jazz instruments to pride flags.

Celebrate Your Love Loud and Proud

New Orleans is the city of celebration, so let your wedding shine with pride. Host a rehearsal dinner at Tableau for a chic, inclusive French Quarter vibe, or kick off the reception with a drag performer from The AllWays Lounge, a local LGBTQ+ hotspot. Customize vows to reflect your journey, whether it’s a nod to your shared love for NOLA’s music scene or overcoming challenges together.

• Local Spin: End the night with a second-line exit at Beauregard-Keyes House, captured by our photographers for that Insta-worthy Crescent City glow.
• Complete Touch: Our DJ services mix in icons like Janelle Monáe or local brass band vibes to keep the dance floor electric.

Lean on Complete for Stress-Free Planning

Planning an inclusive wedding should feel as joyful as a night on Bourbon Street. At Complete Weddings + Events New Orleans, we’re your one-stop shop for photography, videography, DJ, coordination, and photo booth rentals, ensuring every detail reflects your love. Our team knows New Orleans venues like Riverview Room inside out, so we’ll handle logistics while you focus on celebrating. Ready to plan your dream LGBTQ+ wedding? Contact us to book our custom packages, and let’s make your day as epic as a New Orleans festival!