If you’ve ever made a visit down to the Big Easy, you know what a magical place it is. As soon as you land in this city, you can feel the life and vibrancy emanate from every direction, And, if you’re considering a New Orleans elopement, we probably know why: moss-covered oaks, intimate jazz clubs and an air of history that makes this city seem mysterious but oh-so-intriguing. Our New Orleans elopement packages capture the essence of this great destination.
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Easy does it down here in New Orleans. The ‘Big Easy’ is lowkey eloping with colorful, elegant undertones.
Intimate jazz clubs and rich history that emanates from the city’s ornate architecture makes your elopement unique!
Giant moss-covered oak trees and old urban parks, here you can bring your rustic theme to life!
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Imagine the ultimate Big Easy elopement experience: tying the knot at an iconic New Orleans location, grabbing photos at historic spots around the city, and then celebrating your marriage with a Second Line parade throughout the French Quarter – complete with a live marching band! With our New Orleans Urban Wildflower Package, you can have a beautiful ceremony, then choose nearby iconic locations around the city for photos before meeting your band in the French Quarter for the parade. This package also includes:
*It’s important to note that this does not include a permit for Jackson Square, but can be added for an additional fee.
Package Price $6,104
you can optionally add any of the following services to your package:
New Orleans is truly one of a kind. The southern city, better known as the Big Easy, is the perfect blend of buzzing nightlife and intimate charm. Giant moss-covered oak trees, historic city squares, ornate architecture and alleys, and old, elegant urban parks make up the many places within the city to hold a ceremony and capture incredible elopement photos. Our New Orleans elopement photographers have an eye for these for capturing a couple’s love in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the city. New Orleans is an incredible place to elope, and already has the party started to help you celebrate. All of these images are of past Simply Eloped couples so, yes…this could be you!
Simply Eloped provided us with what was important; an officiant to perform the ceremony, a photographer to capture the special day, and an easy way to keep in contact with those individuals so that everything can go smoothly.
Thank you so much for making our day so special and worry free! I feel like I wouldn’t have been so in tune with the moment if we went the traditional route, with all those stressors involved. Thank you for taking care of everything! We truly had the best day of our lives and we are so, so thankful!
Amazing company. Continuing doing what you’re doing. Simply Eloped is and always will be remembered by my family. You all made a special day come to reality for me. Thank you all!!
This was the best experience. There was constant communication which I loved, and everything felt very personal. Thank you!
Thank you to all who made our day so magical!!! All of your hard work is and will always be gratefully appreciated!!
Thank you so much for helping us to get married during these crazy times. We loved our day and we are so very thankful for Simply Eloped’s help in making our dream ceremony come true!
The ceremony was so perfect the traditional one I was going to have in a few years is never going to happen now. I thought this experience would be like an appetizer and I could have dinner later, but you girls served the whole meal and I couldn’t be happier.
I went through reviews, the website was so easy, and everyone was so in sync with everything going on that I did not feel the need to stress out. Everyone was quick to answer questions, and gave me multiple methods of communication.
We had an awesome experience! Thank you for taking the stress out of planning our elopement! We would recommend you to anyone wanting an easy and amazing wedding!
Rebecca, Hair & Makeup
It’s always a fun experience in New Orleans! I feel as if New Orleans is a “no judgement” zone & couples can have fun not only for their wedding day, but for their whole stay! The history here is so beautiful! What’s not to love?
I love watching a bride feel confident after I complete my hair & makeup services on them.
Definitely City Park! There’s plenty to see & much to explore. I love how brides & grooms can pick a spot that speaks most to them in that magical moment!
Michele, Officiant
New Orleans is so laid back and truly does have such a “big easy” feel to it. Something about standing under hanging spanish moss while the sun shines through makes you feel like you’re in a southern dream. Everyone here is so quick to tell you congratulations as they walk by, and will often buy you a drink!
I also own and operate a wedding and event decor business so I’m pretty much always surrounded by weddings, families and love!
Natalie, Photographer
New Orleans is special because it offers an otherworldly experience. Our food is amazing, the culture is set apart from many places around the world, we are one of the oldest cities in the United States, and the people are friendly. There is so much romance within New Orleans. It’s perfect for lovers.
I think the French Quarter is the most unique and beautiful location in New Orleans.
Read the real stories of couples who eloped in New Orleans!
When it comes to love, sometimes you just know you’re meant to be with another person – and for Justina and Gavette, these words couldn’t ring truer! After meeting at work and immediately wanting to learn more about the other, these two ultimately knew that the other was “the one” – and ended up proposing to each other on the same day! The couple eloped to New Orleans’ Audubon Park on July 15, 2020, and celebrated by sight-seeing around town and taking photos at the beautiful Tree of Life. They even had a wardrobe change – and trust us, you’re going to want to see it! Scroll through Justina and Gavettes’ Audubon Park elopement photos – and their love story – below!
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I knew Simply Eloped was the right fit for us because they were always in contact with us every step of the way and just made us feel very comfortable.
We love New Orleans, Louisiana just to travel to, so we decided to elope there. The city is so full of history and such beauty.
We traveled the city, tried different types of food, and talked to some locals. Gavette got her make up done the morning of by a local artist. We both felt excited and ready for this moment to happen!
Simply Eloped helped us every step of the way by getting us in contact with all the vendors involved and answered any questions we had. We had some time on Bourbon Street and made memories!
Just make sure this is what the two of you want, and make sure you make it memorable!
When you’ve got the right person by your side, you know that love is the greatest asset in overcoming even the hardest situations. Like so many couples this year, Rashaun and Emmanuel had to face some tough decisions when COVID caused them to postpone their plans. But a supportive relationship and an unwavering bond helped them to find a way to adapt through unprecedented times. With a shared passion for history and culture, Rashaun and Emmanuel started their relationship in the magical city of New Orleans. To bring it full circle, these two returned to the place where they first fell in love to officially tie the knot. Rashaun and Emmanuel dreamed up a beautiful Louisiana elopement that will stand the test of time – read more for their enchanting story!
One of my fellow ICU coworkers used Simply Eloped to elope in Hawaii last year. She spoke so highly of the company and her photos were absolutely breathtaking. When I mentioned the possibility of a courthouse wedding, she recommended we consider using Simply Eloped and returning to the city where we reconnected.
Laura was so helpful throughout the entire process to make sure Simply Eloped was the right fit. She was quick to provide suggestions and input that met our needs. The services provided were reasonably priced and we found the perfect venue to fit our personalities. We were able to have the traditional elements, such as hair and makeup, flowers, and photos, readily available without the stress of planning.
We wanted to have our ceremony in New Orleans so everything would feel “full circle.” We wanted to return to the city where we fell in love. We were attracted to City Park because the moss and trees would make a beautiful backdrop for our photos, and the city itself is rich in culture.
Given the circumstance surrounding Covid, we had to cancel our original plans to celebrate. At this time, we still have yet to formally celebrate or travel for a honeymoon. Following the ceremony, we had a lovely dinner with our immediate family members to share in our joy. The nurses and other healthcare workers wanted to partake in something festive and threw a mini, COVID-friendly bachelorette party once I returned to work.
Dave and Amanda took it as a sign when their big traditional wedding had to be cancelled for a second time. Instead, they embraced their magical beginnings and decided to marry in their favorite city of New Orleans. Pinterest was their friend as they immediately found Simply Eloped was all over their search words, ‘New Orleans Elope’ and let us take over all the details which included an ancient tree, suspenders and a sweetheart gown. Keep reading to find out how these two had their perfect elopement day filled with love and enchantment.
Amanda: Pinterest was full of New Orleans elopements by Simply Eloped and that is how we discovered the Tree of Life. It was the PERFECT SPOT! Simply Eloped offered exactly what we pictured.
Amanda: The Tree of Life is a beautiful historical natural phenomenon in Audubon Park in uptown New Orleans. The old southern oak has such a mystical feel and brough the magic we were hoping to incorporate into our special day. Magic was a big theme for us.
Dave: After taking pictures around the French Quarter and enjoyed feeling like celebrities we followed up with an amazing dinner at Arnauds with our family. After they all turned in, we spent the night dancing in the streets, making friends and enjoying the fact that we finally did it!
Amanda: Eloping helps you remember the whole point. It makes things so easy for the most important day of your lives and helps you to realize that it was always, and will always, be just about the magic of the two of you?
Misty & Colby are a case of opposites attracting. Colby is outgoing and confident while Misty is shy. So they are the perfect match for each other! It’s like puzzle pieces coming together. So an intimate elopement was the vision right from the beginning for these two. The ‘something blue’ at their special day was everybody! Family and friends coordinated with the bride’s lush wedding bouquet by dressing up in various shades of blue. Misty was a vision in a blush gown with lace overlay. The couple stood under the Tree of Life in Audubon Park, New Orleans to exchange their vows in front of family and friends.
Colby: Misty is very shy and wanted a smaller, more intimate, ceremony. We’ve also always wanted to visit New Orleans, so eloping there accomplished all of our wishes.
Misty: After the initial email, everyone was so helpful and didn’t complain when I asked like a hundred questions. Also, when COVID started, they were very helpful with refunding and let me know I was set to reschedule whenever I was ready.
Misty: I’ve always wanted to go to New Orleans and I fell in love with the Tree of Life when I saw the photos.
Misty: 10/10 would recommend to anyone. Our officiant was so helpful and even ran through a little mini rehearsal for us. Our photographer made us feel very comfortable and took some amazing shots that we will treasure forever. They took so much of the hassle and stress off of our shoulders.
Colby: Bourbon Street, baby!
Alexandra & Sherman met the modern way – online! The connection was instant and they knew each other was their forever person. The question was popped in a cute proposal literally on the road. Alexandra had wonderful childhood memories of New Orleans. So they chose Simply Eloped to help them wed at NOLA City Park. The two exchanged vows under the magical old trees and Spanish moss. Of course, they also enjoyed the fun side of New Orleans by celebrating their elopement with drinks on Bourbon Street! Read on to find out why these newlyweds highly recommend Simply Eloped for an intimate wedding experience.
Alexandra: What attracted us was definitely the scenery. My favorite parts were the Spanish moss, the fountain, really the whole thing was absolutely gorgeous I couldn’t have asked for a better venue.
Alexandra: I would describe our venue as a beautiful historic city with tons of culture. Everywhere you look there is history. It’s definitely an experience. The NOLA City Park is a lovely park to visit for any reason whether you’re getting married or just wanting to take a stroll. 10/10 recommend.
Alexandra: I will literally never stop raving about Simply Eloped. Even my family raves about how great this company is for eloping. Not only were the prices reasonable, but everyone on the team was super friendly and professional. They helped with any and all questions Sherman and I had for them. They updated me with everything along the way. I honestly was scared at first because it all sounded too good to be true, but I’m so happy with how everything turned out. I’ve already recommended Simply Eloped to a few friends and family members that are engaged.
Alexandra: We celebrated with, of course, some drinks on Bourbon Street and a nice family lunch. Nothing too crazy but we definitely had a blast!
A random meeting led to a wonderful romance for Anna & Matthew (a meet-cute involving cheese fries!). They had grand plans for a big wedding. However, when an opportunity to wed during a family New Orleans Mardi Gras holiday came along, they embraced the idea! Simply Eloped stepped in to help them plan their elopement in only twelve days. There were some exciting moments, such as their venue having to change 48 hours before the ceremony. As luck would have it, Anna & Matthew loved the new venue at Butler Fountain in City Park more than their original choice! There are so many wonderful things about this elopement…the #dogofhonor, the flower girls in white dresses, the walk down the ‘aisle,’ and the joy on Anna & Matthew’s faces. Read on to find out how Simply Eloped managed the timeline on this wedding and how the couple weathered an ice storm on their honeymoon!
Anna: We’ve known for a long time that we were each other’s person. When Covid hit, we, like many others, examined what was most important to us. We decided that was celebrating with our closest family and starting our life together as soon as possible!
Anna: Our venue was changed just 48 hours before our ceremony. We had planned to get married at Jackson Square, where Matthew and I had spent our first Christmas together just a month before. At the last minute, the mayor decided to close Jackson Square to all of the public, including privately rented events. A sweet man from New Orleans Parks called to tell me of the last cancellation and then selflessly called around town to find me a replacement venue. He helped me secure Butler Fountain at City Park. It was perfect! It was much more private than Jackson Square would’ve been, and the Spanish Moss and Oak Trees were magical.
Anna: We spent the morning of our wedding visiting all of the houses decorated for Yardi Gras! We were both so excited, but the New Orleans atmosphere was laid back, which made for a stress-free wedding day!
Anna: An ice storm hit the SouthEast,However, at and we were iced in from going back home. We stayed our first night at the Hotel Monteleone and then moved to an Airbnb for the rest of the week. Our favorite part was being able to be in New Orleans on Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday.
Kasey & Jake knew they wanted to elope. They also knew they wanted it to be a grand adventure! So they found Simply Eloped, and the excitement began. They chose Audobon Park in New Orleans for the beauty and the new experiences. We love that this elopement seemed to be an entire week filled with ‘first times’ such as a plane trip, swamp exploration, art museums, and famous restaurants. Kasey & Jake brought friends with them to enjoy the entire wonder-filled wedding. The elopement day arrived, and the couple exchanged vows under the ancient oak trees in the park. Read more to find out happy Kasey & Jake are with their choice to elope and the complete lack of stress!
Kasey: Jake and I chose to elope in New Orleans. New Orleans was a brand new adventure for both of us. We wanted to start our relationship with something new. Once we decided on New Orleans, we Googled Elope in New Orleans. I found the Simply Eloped website, and it showed pictures of different venues. Audubon Park was absolutely beautiful, and I knew that’s where I wanted to be married. After showing Jake several of the options, he immediately agreed.
Kasey: New Orleans was one great big adventure. I had never been on a plane. I wanted to see the art, the street performers, and the swamps to see the wildlife on a boat tour. Jake wanted to see the party life, the World War II museum, and the wetlands. We were both dying to try all of the different food, and we were not disappointed.
Kacey: It was absolutely beautiful. It was simple, easy, and full of life. When I walked into the pavilion in my white dress to hide from my future husband, people I had never met were clapping and telling me congratulations. There were so many beautiful spots to choose from, and I don’t think there would have been a better place for it.
Kacey: There were a few emails between myself and the coordinator. I told her that I wanted hair/makeup and photography. She got me in contact with the stylist, photographer, and officiant. I told them what I wanted my hair and makeup to look like, what kind of vows I wanted with any changes I wanted to make, where we were going, and if there were any pictures that I wanted specifically. They made it all happen. I was on a video call with my future mother-in-law, and she asked me if I was nervous. I told her I wasn’t. I knew I was in good hands with organized people who had done this many times already. If I had questions or concerns, I messaged them they were all very quick to respond.
Jake and I each brought a couple with us as our witnesses and just had fun while we were there. I told the best man to keep Jake out and keep him fed every hour (only half-jokingly). Jake and I both get hangry, but Jake is far worse when he is hot and hangry. I did not want a crabby new husband during pictures. His best man succeeded. They wandered through the French Quarter eating, getting coffee and beignets at Cafe du Monde, and searching for a painting for me as a surprise. Afterward, they came back to the Airbnb, got dressed, and we met at the park. When I saw Jake, I became overwhelmed with emotions. I was excited to spend the rest of my life with him and so happy with everything we had done.
Kacey: Simply Eloped was absolutely wonderful. They did everything for me. I sent a few emails, and that was it. Jake and I eloped because we did not like the idea of spending so much money on one day for people we would’ve felt obligated to invite. I also did not want that much attention on me. I don’t like it. The average wedding cost where I live is $30,000. We were in New Orleans for one whole week. Jake and I spent $5,000. That includes plane tickets, our attire, everything from Simply Eloped, our Airbnb (split between three couples), everything we did, and all of the food we bought. I could not have enjoyed myself more with a traditional wedding. Jake felt the same way, and we can’t wait to go back. It was easy, it was cheap, and it was perfect.
Kacey: We spent an entire week in New Orleans. We took our wedding party to dinner the night of our elopement, went back to the Airbnb, and decompressed with some games and drinking. Jake and I stepped away before we started games to talk about everything and have a little bit of time just for the two of us.
Kacey: Even if it’s just a thought, check out the “Simply Eloped” website. They have different packages for different needs. You can take a survey that will give you a quote immediately. You don’t even have to talk to anyone. You will know exactly what you’re getting at the cost. It’s worth exploring, and for us, it was absolutely worth doing.
Officiation by: Michele Zeller
Photography by: Ashley Mercer
Hair & Makeup by: Emily Van Scoy
Planning by: Simply Eloped
Venue: Audubon Park, New Orleans
It was a slow burn for Amy & Brian! They spent years being movie buddies before finally realizing they were meant to be. Once they were all in, they planned an intimate wedding for two. The changes kept coming, but through it all, they kept their cool. They were thrilled to elope in New Orleans City Park at Butler Fountain finally. Family and friends joined them under the moss-covered trees for the beautiful ceremony. The newlyweds and their guests enjoyed a nearby cafe after the ceremony, dinner to celebrate, and a mimosa breakfast the following day. A foodie paradise! We love that this couple gave Simply Eloped a big thumbs up, so read on to find out why they feel eloping was the best decision they ever made.
Amy: We met on the job. We are both professors at a regional university. I am in biology, and he is chemistry. We would chit-chat a bit in the halls like one does with one’s colleagues. At a friend’s party, we started talking a bit more. We discovered some common interests in movies and planned some “movie” buddy outings…all platonic (for six years). My first impression of Brian–I thought he was interesting, but I wasn’t interested because he seemed too squared away, and I didn’t imagine we could be on the same wavelength. Little did I know…!
Brian: We met at work many years ago. We were always friendly when talking in the hall, but nothing happened between us for quite a while. It took several years for anything to develop between us. My first impression of Amy was that she seemed really nice and down-to-earth.
Amy: Well, from what I understand after, the proposal WAS going to happen on a planned trip to Aruba, at a fancy hotel beach cabana that was going to be a surprise. A friend (Meredith!) let the cat out of the bag about the cabana, though. How it went down instead was that about a month before that trip, I was having a bad day and feeling a bit down. Brian told me quite cryptically to leave the room. When I came back and sat down, he kept giving a bit of a weird look. That in and of itself isn’t that unusual, but it went on and on. I came to realize that I was half sitting on this little box. Upon opening it, there was a ring inside! “What’s this?” I asked. “What does it look like?” he replied. Come to think of it; I don’t know if he ever ASKED the question….but I said yes anyway.
Brian: My original plan was to propose on a private beach in Aruba when we vacation. Long story short, plans change. I asked her in November, about a month before we were set to leave for that vacation. We were sitting around the house one night. Amy wasn’t having the greatest day (I don’t even remember what was going on at this point). I got her to leave the room and put the ring box down where she was sitting. She came back into the room and basically sat down on the box. She didn’t even see it. I tried to get her to pick up on the fact that something was going on, but it just wasn’t working. I eventually gave up and just looked at the ring box. To say that she was surprised would be an understatement. To this day, she insists that I never actually asked her to marry me (not the case). She said yes, and the rest is history!
Brian: We eloped to New Orleans. It wasn’t our first choice of locations, but COVID kept forcing us to change plans. We had been to New Orleans a few times together (and I had been there several times before we got together), and we both loved the city. There’s just something about the area (and the food) that makes us keep going back. We just decided that, given current circumstances, it was the ideal place.
Amy: I was really always game for eloping because the drama and cost of a big wedding were sort of intimidating to me. As it turned out, the COVID situation sort of forced our hand since when we wanted to do it, there were restrictions on the number of people we could have in a group. We thought about waiting, but Brian didn’t want to wait any longer (about a year already), and I am glad we didn’t. We chose to get married in New Orleans. It was a place we had traveled to before when we were traveling buddies/friends. The city has such a history to it, and the food is fabulous! It had such pretty spots to choose from for the actual ceremony, too.
Brian: We found pictures of City Park on the Simply Eloped webpage and thought it looked fantastic. Neither of us had been to the park, but it just looked ideal. We planned the entire ceremony at home and made a quick road trip down to New Orleans about three months before the ceremony to check everything out. As soon as we pulled up to the ceremony location, it just felt right. The trees were beautiful, and there were so many places within walking distance to take wedding photos!
Amy: We chose City Park by the Butler Fountain, basically because it was so darned pretty. We briefly considered Jackson Square, but that was a little too public for me. I thought the park was perfect, again, so pretty, and there was a Cafe du Monde right in the park! We had a small number of guests at our wedding, and I know they enjoyed some beignets after the ceremony while we did some wedding pictures.
Brian: City Park is such a beautiful location. The moss-covered Live Oak trees make such a beautiful place to have a ceremony or take pictures.
Amy: It is beautiful, natural, and almost magical. It was perfect for our low-key vibe.
Brian: I spent the morning before the ceremony wandering around the French Quarter with an old friend, eventually running into some family members and sitting down for a relaxed lunch. Then it was back to the hotel to get ready and off to the park for some photos before the ceremony.
Amy: Some friends (sort of de facto bridesmaids) and I got all primped at a spa with champagne and chocolates to nosh on! I came out of it looking not too bad if I do say so myself! I hope people got a good look because I won’t look that fancy again!
Before the ceremony, I wasn’t nervous at all, but I was looking forward to marrying my best friend!
Brian: I can’t say enough good things about Simply Eloped. Karin was fantastic and always super responsive when we had a question. Our officiant (Michelle) couldn’t have been nicer. Our photographer (Ashley) was super. She took care of everything, and the pictures turned out better than I could have hoped!
Amy: They made things super easy. Because of the COVID situation, some plans had to be altered, but they were flexible. The whole thing was super low stress.
Brian: We had a few friends and family who joined us for our special day. After the ceremony, everyone met at The Bourbon House for dinner and drinks (and cake!).
Amy: After pictures, we met with guests at the Bourbon House and had a FANTASTIC dinner. We probably ate far too much, but I think everyone had a great time. The next day, we met a few friends for brunch at The Court of Two Sisters. Weirdly, I was able to eat again after dinner the night before! It was delicious too. We enjoyed mimosas while listening to a live jazz band.
Brian: I’d say Go For It! This was probably the best decision we’ve ever made. The folks at Simply Eloped are wonderful and made everything as easy as could be.
Amy: Elope! Do it completely your way and keep the drama low! I know when you plan to get married, you get lots of advice (and probably lots of pressure) from people. We were pretty lucky. We are a little older, and everyone around us pretty much knows that we know our own minds. But for anyone getting pressure on how to do their wedding, just do it your way! Elope and get the job done!
Officiation by: Michelle Zeller
Photography by: Ashley Mercer
Planning by: Simply Eloped
Venue: City Park NOLA, New Orleans
Updated: May 17th, 2023
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