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Felicity is a historic wedding venue in the heart of New Orleans, Louisiana, offering couples a stunning and meaningful place to celebrate love in all its forms. Built in 1888 and lovingly restored, our former church space blends timeless architecture with modern flexibility — ideal for romantic ceremonies, heartfelt receptions, and unforgettable gatherings.

Whether you envision a traditional wedding, an intimate elopement, or a vibrant second line celebration, Felicity welcomes you to bring your full story to life. We are a nondenominational, inclusive wedding venue committed to honoring all cultures, religions, orientations, and traditions. Our sanctuary is your sanctuary — a place where all are welcome, and every love story is sacred.

Our venue features:

• A dramatic restored sanctuary with stained glass windows, brick walls, and soaring ceilings
• A spacious, light-filled reception hall with original architectural details
• A private outdoor patio perfect for cocktail hour, portraits, or al fresco dining
• Dressing suites available for pre-ceremony prep and quiet moments
• ADA accessibility throughout the venue

Felicity offers flexible layouts and creative possibilities for weddings of all sizes, from 20 guests to up to 300. We’ve hosted everything from simple ceremonies and brunch receptions to black-tie soirées with full-service catering, bar packages, second line send-offs, and live bands.

On-site catering is provided by Black Pearl Catering Co., known for New Orleans-inspired menus and elevated seasonal fare. Outside catering is welcome with an additional per-head fee.

Felicity is centrally located in the Lower Garden District, close to hotels, restaurants, streetcars, and all that makes New Orleans magical. From first tours to final toasts, we are honored to be part of your love story.

Come as you are. Love as you will. Felicity is where your story begins.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$7,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$6,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$4,000

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

3,000

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Lighting/Sound
Tables

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$29

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

Bartender(s)
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Open Bar

What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?

1

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

2

Describe your venue:

Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Religious

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Get Ready Rooms
Liability Insurance
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
French Service
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Limited Bar
Liquor License
Open Bar
Outside Alcohol
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

January
February
March
April
May
June
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

June
July
August
September

Reviews of Felicity

Amber
Amber Sent on 01/14/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Gorgeous venue, wonderful experience

Every little detail of Felicity Church is absolutely gorgeous. I fell in love at first sight. The owner, Chris, was wonderful to work with. He gave us a tour of the venue, told us the beautiful history and was readily available to answer any questions we had throughout the wedding planning process. He really helped guide us in the right direction in many aspects to help us have a perfect day.
J
Jackie Sent on 09/03/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Wedding ceremony

Awesome venue! Chris made everything stress free! The Church is so beautiful and has so much character, making your decorating budget a lot smaller! Everything was perfect!
Sarah
Sarah Sent on 08/25/2019
5 out of 5 rating

THE Most Beautiful Venue in New Orleans

I cannot say enough wonderful things about Felicity Church and Chris Jones. We looked at other venues, but the minute I walked into Felicity Church, I was ready to book it on the spot. The rustic charm and beautiful stained glass set it apart from other NOLA wedding spots, and the fact that we could have our wedding AND reception there made it so easy. (We had the ceremony upstairs, went downstairs for a cocktail hour, and went back upstairs after it was "flipped" for the reception!) Chris was extremely helpful and a wonderful resource - he recommended floor plans, helped the day run smoothly from behind the scenes, and was even greeting guests as they came into the church. One of the best things about this venue is that it doesn't require lots of decor - we had minimal flowers and small votive candles and it still looked amazing! Our wedding guests are still commenting on how beautiful our venue was. It was the perfect setting for our perfect day!!
B
Beth Sent on 04/08/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Amazingly Beautiful Atmosphere!

Felicity Church is the most amazing venue for a wedding and Chris is wonderful to work with. We had the wedding upstairs, second-lined out of the ceremony and around the block to return to the cocktail hour downstairs while the upstairs was being flipped for the reception to follow the cocktail hour. The most wonderful thing about Felicity Church (aside from it’s amazing architecture), is that you get to make your wedding and reception your own. Unlike many venues, you get to choose your own vendors, which allowed us (with the help of Katherine at My House Social) to create a perfect menu unique to us with a New Orleans’ flair. Most other venues require that you use their caterer and other vendors. With Felicity Church, you can choose your own and create your own unique event. Pictures of this venue are amazing, but the venue itself is even more beautiful and the atmosphere created is beyond description. My daughter’s wedding and reception is an event that none of us will ever forget, and it is due in large part to Chris and this unbelievable venue.
K
Kate Sent on 03/13/2017
5 out of 5 rating
Felicity Church is perfection. It is the most beautiful venue inside and out. The minute you walk up the street, you see this stunning building and the quaint courtyard. The downstairs is modernized with hanging light bulbs, but the original architecture was kept to make you feel the history. I would have booked this venue on the stairs alone because you can see the history, and they are absolutely beautiful and unique. The pews in the sanctuary are originals, and the sanctuary has these high ceilings with the original beams and huge windows. We decided to have our ceremony and reception at Felicity as this was a destination wedding for us, and we knew Chris (owner) would help make our dreams a reality. We had the ceremony with the gorgeous pews upstairs, then we had a Second Line to the downstairs and courtyard while the room got flipped, and we came back upstairs for the reception. Chris was one of the best resources for our wedding in so many ways. He helped plan, try out different and unique floor plans, work with our vendors and give them venue tours… he truly worked with us on every level and was so professional but also extremely kind. On the day of the wedding, everything went smoothly thanks to him, and I have never met someone so organized and thorough. I’m so glad I trusted my wedding to him and Felicity. We had so many friends and family coming up to us and commenting on the venue and asking how we found it. The fact that the room was flipped in one hour on the dot from a ceremony to a stunning reception for 150 people, blew our guests out of the water. Chris managed transforming the space and had the amazing tables and pews for us to reuse which gave us a huge savings with rentals. This was such a unique layout, and having our vows said on the stage and then the band perform on it was so visually appealing. Felicity was the best decision we made, and Felicity will always be part of our hearts!
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Awards

5

Professional Network & Endorsements

1 Endorsement
Alchemy Events Alchemy Events Wedding Planners

Felicity Church is a beautiful venue for ceremonies, receptions or other gatherings. They have a bridal suite with a beautiful downstairs area & kitchen and the upstairs is just stunning. The architecture & staff are second to none!

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Felicity frequently asked questions

Felicity includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Event Planning
  • Lighting/Sound
  • Tables
Felicity includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Felicity includes:
  • Bartender(s)
  • House Beer
  • House Liquor
  • House Wine
  • Open Bar
The space offered by Felicity for wedding events is known for:
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
  • Religious
Felicity offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
Felicity offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
Felicity offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
Felicity offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
Felicity is recommended by 100% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 5.0, with the same score awarded for quality of service, flexibility, value, professionalism and average response time.
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