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About The Gatehouse
The Gatehouse brings venue services to weddings across Baton Rouge and Lafayette, Louisiana, working from Baton Rouge. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as Lake House Reception Center, Ashley Manor Catering. This profile is free to claim; verified couple reviews — never payments — determine how it ranks.
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Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding planner in Baton Rouge
How much does a wedding planner cost in Baton Rouge?
Day-of coordination in Baton Rouge commonly runs $800–$2,000; partial planning $2,000–$4,500; full-service planning often starts around $4,500 and scales with the wedding. Many planners saved couples more than their fee through vendor knowledge and mistake-avoidance.
Planner vs. venue coordinator — what's the difference?
A venue coordinator works for the venue and manages the venue's responsibilities. A planner works for you — across every vendor, the timeline, and the day itself. Most couples need at least a day-of coordinator even at venues with great staff.
How does Lazo rank wedding planners in Baton Rouge?
Rankings come from the Lazo Score — verified reviews weighted for recency — and are never sold. Vendors without verified reviews yet start at the community baseline of 65 and earn their score as verified reviews arrive.
Wedding venues near The Gatehouse
| Venue | Distance |
|---|---|
| Lake House Reception Center | 0.8 mi |
| Ashley Manor Catering | 1.2 mi |
| Oak Lodge Reception and Event Center | 1.4 mi |
Straight-line distance from The Gatehouse to each venue listed on Lazo.
Baton Rouge weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in February, March, April, October, November. The driest months are April, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62° | 42° | 22% | 4:51 PM | 5:26 PM |
| Feb | 67° | 45° | 22% | 5:20 PM | 5:53 PM |
| Mar | 73° | 51° | 19% | 6:41 PM | 7:13 PM |
| Apr | 79° | 57° | 18% | 7:00 PM | 7:32 PM |
| May | 86° | 65° | 19% | 7:18 PM | 7:52 PM |
| Jun | 90° | 72° | 27% | 7:33 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Jul | 92° | 74° | 27% | 7:33 PM | 8:08 PM |
| Aug | 92° | 73° | 26% | 7:13 PM | 7:46 PM |
| Sep | 89° | 69° | 19% | 6:38 PM | 7:10 PM |
| Oct | 81° | 58° | 16% | 6:01 PM | 6:33 PM |
| Nov | 71° | 48° | 17% | 4:33 PM | 5:07 PM |
| Dec | 64° | 43° | 22% | 4:29 PM | 5:05 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at Baton Rouge Ryan Airport (6.4 mi from Baton Rouge). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in Baton Rouge.
Getting to Baton Rouge
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | 6 mi | 10 min |
| LFT Lafayette Regional Airport | 51 mi | 1 hr 20 min |
| MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | 64 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| New Orleans | 75 mi | 1 hr 30 min |
| Houston | 255 mi | 5 hr 20 min |
Straight-line distance from central Baton Rouge; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 13469 S Harrells Ferry Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70816, USA
- Where
- Baton Rouge · 9 miles east of central Baton Rouge
- Listed under
- Wedding Planners · Wedding Planners · Wedding Caterers
- In Baton Rouge
- One of 98 wedding planners we list · 9 within 3 miles
- Phone
- (225) 752-2803
- Website
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From The Gatehouse's website
“We aspire to provide you with an event that express your style, reflects your traditions and delights your guests.”gatehousebr.com
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Around Baton Rouge
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 9 within 3 mi, 49 within 10
- Guest hotels
- 51 within 5 mi
- Communities served
- Denham Springs, Greenwell Springs, Prairieville
Distances are straight-line from The Gatehouse; counts come from the businesses and venues Lazo lists around Baton Rouge.
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