Bayou Barn

Overview Bayou Barn is a rustic barn wedding venue located 20 minutes from the heart of New Orleans. Situated on Bayou des Familles, this property is ideal for couples looking for an authentic Cajun atmosphere for their big day. The venue takes pride in advocating for the area’s rich cultural heritage and natural environment and offers to-be-weds a one-of-a-kind experience not found elsewhere in the Big Easy.

Facilities and Capacity

Couples planning their special occasion can avail of Bayou Barn’s vast indoor and outdoor event spaces. Upon entering the main building, you’ll be greeted by a rustic Louisiana interior that features rustic decor and vintage signage. The welcoming atmosphere carries into the event hall where there are soaring high wood beams and windows with natural light. Here, you and up to 380 guests can dine and dance. The hall’s spacious dance floor and interior stage are ideal for your DJ or live music at your reception. Vaulted ceilings and strings of warm lights blend the barn’s rustic atmosphere with the bayou flowing in the background of the event hall. Inside the hall are food-serving areas and a main bar for you and your loved ones to enjoy throughout the event.

To relax in the warm Louisiana breeze, you can extend your celebration to the attached pavilion and outdoor deck. This covered area offers additional seating for up to 450 guests, with picnic-style tables just beside the bayou and an outdoor bar. Beside the pavilion is a wooden walkway, connecting it to the expansive outdoor dance floor, an open-concept gazebo, expansive garden areas, and an outdoor wedding pergola. Here, you and your partner can say “I do” with Bayou des Familles behind you. When using the venue’s barn and garden spaces in their entirety, you can share your big day with up to 1,200 guests. Throughout the property are plants and wildlife native to the area. You and your guests can also experience animals in their native habitat within the protected waterways of the Bayou des Familles, including egrets, turtles, fish, and occasionally a live alligator swimming in the waterway. This sets Bayou Barn apart from other venues by offering a unique one-of-a-kind experience, allowing you to celebrate amidst Louisiana’s natural beauty.

Services Offered

Whether you’re hosting your engagement party, shower, rehearsal dinner, or ceremony and reception, Bayou Barn is happy to accommodate you. The staff can arrange live music or DJ services for your event. Unique performances from local artists can also be arranged, such as alligator handlers, fire breathers, Cajun dancers, cigar rollers, Snowball stand, Beignet Trucks, and more. The staff can also coordinate photography, videography, transportation, cake design, and professional decorating services for your event.

Cuisine

In-house catering and bar services are provided by the venue. The culinary team prides themselves on creating menus that showcase high-quality, traditional Cajun and Creole cuisine made from scratch. On your big day, regional classics can be served in the form of a buffet or plated dishes.