Discover Your Dream Outdoor Wedding Venue in New Orleans
Why Couples Choose Paradigm Gardens
Paradigm Gardens is a fully outdoor garden wedding venue in New Orleans. A true hidden gem in the middle of the city with a lush landscape bursting with vibrant colors, and of course the baby goats! We provide a true farm-to-table experience, wood-fire cooking, and custom menus designed by the amazing Chef Pat.
How many wedding guests can Paradigm Gardens accommodate?
Maximum capacity is 200 guests. Seated capacity and the recommended layout depend on dining style, dance floor, entertainment staging, tenting and other event elements.
When is wedding season at Paradigm Gardens?
Our peak wedding seasons are March–May and October–December, with off-peak months of February, June, and September.
How long is a standard wedding, and what is the venue curfew?
3 hour standard event. Curfew 10pm.
Does Paradigm Gardens provide wedding catering?
Catering at Paradigm Gardens is exclusive and fully customizable. Our culinary team works with each client to develop a seasonal menu built around the event, guest preferences and seasonal ingredients.
The planning process includes a tasting where the couple and Event Planning Manager review dishes and finalize the menu. Our food program emphasizes wood-fire cooking, farm-to-table preparation and ingredients grown at Paradigm Gardens when available.
Can dietary needs be accommodated?
Menus at Paradigm Gardens are fully customized, and dietary needs should be disclosed before the menu is finalized. Our culinary team can accommodate many common dietary restrictions, but every request must be reviewed and confirmed in advance. Please provide complete information about allergies, intolerances and other dietary requirements during the planning process. A dietary request is not considered confirmed until the Paradigm Gardens culinary team has approved it for the final menu.
What is included with the wedding venue rental?
Your venue rental includes: ambient and logistical lighting (string lights, tiki torches, spotlights), three built bathrooms, including one with additional space for wheelchair access, two hand-crafted bars, dinnerware (plates, forks, knives, spoons, dinner napkins, jar glassware), food and bar menu signage, on-site staff (one security, one bartender, one venue coordinator, kitchen staff, Back of House), brick pathways wide enough to support wheelchair access through key guest areas, and PYGMY GOATS.
Is Paradigm Gardens accessible for guests with mobility needs?
(Paradigm Gardens is an outdoor venue with a combination of brick paths and grass. Layouts, temporary rentals and weather can affect travel routes through the venue. Guests with mobility or other access requirements should contact Paradigm Gardens before the event so the team can review the proposed layout and available accommodations.)
What happens if it rains?
Paradigm Gardens is a fully outdoor venue and works exclusively with Tenterprise for tent installations. Tenterprise is familiar with the venue’s dimensions, access points and event layouts.
A deposit on a 40-by-40-foot tent for the main event area is required. White-top and clear-top options are available. Additional tents, gutters and other weather-related rentals may be recommended depending on the guest count, layout and forecast.
When a tent is installed, venue lighting is repositioned beneath it to maintain the garden atmosphere. Tent deposits reserve inventory but do not guarantee that every event can proceed unchanged during severe weather. If significant weather is forecast, Paradigm Gardens will review the setup, safety conditions and applicable contract terms with the client.
Where is Paradigm Gardens located?
We’re proudly and centrally located in Central City New Orleans, less than five minutes from Downtown, the French Quarter, Uptown, and the Warehouse District.
Is parking available?
There is a large parking lot behind Paradigm Gardens as well as ample street parking.
