Il Mercato

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Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $3,000

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Located in the heart of New Orleans’ charming Lower Garden District, Il Mercato is one of the city’s most coveted wedding venues, celebrated for its romantic ambiance, historic character, and seamless blend of indoor and outdoor spaces. Originally built in 1931 as a neighborhood marketplace, the building has been beautifully restored into a sophisticated event space that preserves its Spanish-Colonial architecture while offering modern luxury.

Seated guest capacity

  • 400

Venue type

    Venue setting

      1911 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130

      Our event spaces

      The Venue

      From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, this celebrated New Orleans venue delivers unforgettable moments in a setting that feels both timeless and uniquely Southern.

      Couples are greeted with a striking façade, arched colonnades, and an inviting atmosphere that flows effortlessly from room to room. Inside, Il Mercato features a warm, elegant ballroom with herringbone wood floors, exposed brick, and soft natural light — perfect for ceremonies, receptions, or late-night dancing. The adjoining private courtyard, complete with a stunning fireplace and string-lit ambiance, provides a magical backdrop for outdoor vows, cocktail hours, and open-air celebrations under the stars.

      Ideal for

      Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

      Guests often feel this space is

      “Relax and Casual”

      The Venue

      From intimate gatherings to large celebrations, this celebrated New Orleans venue delivers unforgettable moments in a setting that feels both timeless and uniquely Southern.

      Couples are greeted with a striking façade, arched colonnades, and an inviting atmosphere that flows effortlessly from room to room. Inside, Il Mercato features a warm, elegant ballroom with herringbone wood floors, exposed brick, and soft natural light — perfect for ceremonies, receptions, or late-night dancing. The adjoining private courtyard, complete with a stunning fireplace and string-lit ambiance, provides a magical backdrop for outdoor vows, cocktail hours, and open-air celebrations under the stars.

      Ideal for

      Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception

      Guests often feel this space is

      “Relax and Casual”

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