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About

The Lyceum is a historic wedding venue located in dowtown Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This wedding venue will simply steal your breath away. The staff strive to make sure that your celebratory event is as perfect as it can be and can customize the venue to meet and exceed all of your wedding day expectations.The Lyceum’s sister property is Hotel Indigo (located one block from The Lyceum). Clients can receive a discount at the downtown boutique hotel for their guests and wedding party, based on availability.

Facilities and Capacity
The Lyceum has earned a reputation for being able to create breathtaking and luxurious events with a guest list of up to 500 people for receptions and up to 200 people for a seated dinner. There is also upstairs space for 140 seated guests. From the rustic decor to the luxurious design of the venue itself, this eventspace is the perfect place to create unforgettable memories and to celebrate a wedding day that is unique to you and your one-of-a-kind love story.

Services Offered
The staff at The Lyceum can provide your big day with a wide variety of event services to make your dream wedding day a beautiful reality. No matter what kind of event you’re hoping to put on, The Lyceum has got you covered. Some of the services they provide include:

  • Accommodations
  • Bar services
  • Get ready rooms
  • Liability insurance
  • Outside vendors
  • Set up
  • Wifi
  • Bridal suite
  • Antique vault space for rent
  • Wheelchair access
  • Parking
  • Hotel Rooms
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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?

$3,500

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

$3,500

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?

$500

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

$500

Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Clean Up
Linens
Set Up
Tables

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$10

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

75

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

3

Describe your venue:

Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor

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?

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

What catering services do you offer?

Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
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
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Audio Equipment
Chairs
Lighting
Photo booth
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
March
April
May
June
July
September
October
November
December

What months are included in your off-peak season?

February
August

Reviews of The Lyceum

K
Katrina Sent on 03/27/2019
5 out of 5 rating

Such an amazing experience, I wish I could do it all over again!!

If you are looking for a venue with an historic feel, then this is the venue for you!! Everyone was so nice and attentive to our needs!! On the day of our wedding, everything ran smoothly, we were treated like royalty!! They were very prompt and detailed during our planning process which help make it very easy for us!!
U
User2170186 Sent on 06/08/2015
4.7 out of 5 rating
They Lyceum was easy to work with and their staff is excellent! They made my wedding day awesome and the venue is spacious and beautiful! They worked with my vendors and let my decorator come in the day before to get a jump start on decorations! I would recommend them to anyone!
Cortalya
Cortalya Sent on 07/09/2019
4 out of 5 rating

Great! We enjoyed everything

Everything was just as we envisioned. We loved it
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The Lyceum frequently asked questions

The Lyceum includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
  • Bridal Suite
  • Chairs
  • Clean Up
  • Linens
  • Set Up
  • Tables
The space offered by The Lyceum for wedding events is known for:
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet Hall
  • Historic Building
The Lyceum offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
The Lyceum offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Lyceum offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Accommodations
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Get Ready Rooms
  • Liability Insurance
  • Outside Vendors
  • Wifi
The Lyceum offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Audio Equipment
  • Chairs
  • Lighting
  • Photo booth
  • Tables
The Lyceum is recommended by 91% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.6 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.7 in quality of service, 4.7 in flexibility, 4.7 in professionalism, 4.7 in value and 4.2 in average response time.
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