The Historic Swoop-Duggins House

Perfect Venue for New Orleans charm

If you're looking for a truly special New Orleans wedding venue, you absolutely need to take a look at The Historic Swoop-Duggins House! This place is a dream. It captures everything you imagine when you think of traditional New Orleans charm. From the beautiful architecture and historic details to the magical outdoor courtyard, there are gorgeous photo opportunities everywhere you turn. It was the perfect backdrop for our wedding, and we couldn't have imagined a more beautiful place to celebrate. The courtyard as so quaint for our ceremony. The upstairs space was perfect for our band, giving us plenty of room to dance the night away! Every part of the house added something special to the evening. Beyond the incredible setting, the entire team made our experience exceptional. Everyone was so accommodating, attentive, and genuinely wonderful. Our guests commented all night about how great the staff was, which says it all! Chef Lisa and her team did an amazing job with the food. Everything was delicious, and our guests loved it. We also want to give a special shout-out to the people who helped make our night so seamless: Event Manager: Meghann Day of Event Manager: Rashaad Bartenders: Bredasia & Azarias Servers: Emmanuel & Thyme Every single person went above and beyond to make sure we had the best night. We felt so taken care of from beginning to end. We can't recommend The Historic Swoop-Duggins House enough. If you want authentic New Orleans character, a magical courtyard, beautiful photography backdrops, a great space for music and dancing, amazing food, and a team that truly cares, put this one at the top of your list. We will always have the best memories of our wedding here!

Perfect Venue!

The Historic Swoop-Duggins House is absolutely gorgeous and provided the perfect setting for our wedding! We held our ceremony in the courtyard and celebrated our reception throughout the first and second floors, allowing us to fully enjoy the beauty and charm of this remarkable location. Every detail of the space is stunning, and its existing character and elegance were so thoughtfully designed that we didn’t need to add a single decoration. The venue feels both intimate and timeless, and created such a special atmosphere for our celebration. The entire Swoop-Duggins team was warm, welcoming, and incredibly helpful throughout the planning process and on the day-of, making everything feel seamless. And the food and drinks were absolutely incredible! Seriously, wow! We truly couldn’t be happier that we found this venue. The Historic Swoop-Duggins House made our wedding feel all the more special, and we couldn’t recommend it more highly to anyone looking for a beautiful, memorable place to celebrate. It's also within walking distance from the Virgin Hotel which made arranging room blocks there so easy.

Beautiful & unforgettable venue for a NOLA Wedding

The Historic Swoop-Duggins was the perfect place for my husband and I to hold our wedding celebration! The house is beautiful all on its own and has a lot of interesting history, which was a major draw for us as we wanted to have a very New Orleans-style wedding. The proprietor/GM, Linda Novak, guided us through all the options and offered recommendations and helpful tips for vendors and second line bands. Chef Lisa took wonderful care in helping us create a delicious menu of Chicken and Andouille Jambalaya, blackened Swordfish, fingerling potatoes, house-made focaccia, chilled and grilled shrimp, and a seasonal vegetable salad. She was so attentive to ours and our guests' various dietary restrictions (we received compliments all night and all weekend long, even from locals!). The bar director, Taylor, curated fun and delicious cocktails and mocktails to bring the Nola spirit. Try the Baroness Spritz! Our special events coordinator Meghann and onsite venue coordinator Rashaad, helped us figure out every detail so that we could have a well thought-out and smooth evening curated to our vision. The night ran beautifully! Every person we spoke with had a favorite staff member who made them feel welcomed, at home, and taken care of. They were all wonderful! Special shoutout to Thyme for taking wonderful care of my husband and I all night long- making sure we got to eat the delicious food, had plenty of water and drinks to keep us going, and an overall warm-hearted delight (she was such a gem giving me beautiful words before I walked down the aisle)! My husband, myself, our family, and all of our friends who traveled from near and far, had a beautiful and unforgettable time!

The best wedding venue in NOLA

The Historic Swoop-Duggins House was truly such a one of a kind experience. The staff there made everything so seamless, the food was divine, and the space is just so effortlessly gorgeous. I cannot rave about it enough, I really feel like I had a fairytale wedding thanks to all the wonderful people here. If you are looking for an old-world, moody venue, this is the place!

This is our third time hosting a cocktail party at the Swoop-Duggins House. The location is perfect for a crowd of 85 with bars on both levels and a courtyard perfect for live music. The food and service is outstanding. We will be back for our 4th cocktail party in 2028!!