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About The Carriage House
The Carriage House brings venue services to weddings across New Orleans, Louisiana, working from Ponchatoula. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Oaks Wedding & Events Center, Lynhaven Inc. As verified reviews arrive from couples who booked here, they will appear on this page — and they are the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Hotels near The Carriage House
The closest places for out-of-town guests to stay around Ponchatoula, nearest first. Ask the venue which ones offer a room block.
- Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Ponchatoula/Hammond
- La Quinta Inn & Suites Hammond
- Colonial Inn Hammond
- Quality Inn
- Holiday Inn Hammond
- Home2 Suites
Hotel data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Distances are straight-line from the venue.
Verified reviews
No reviews yet. Only couples who book The Carriage House through Lazo can leave one, and it’s the only thing that moves a Lazo Score.
Frequently asked questions
Planning a wedding venue in New Orleans
How much do wedding venues cost in New Orleans?
Venue pricing in New Orleans spans widely — from around $3,000 for simpler spaces to $15,000+ for full-service estates and resorts. The real number to compare is total cost: ask what's included (tables, chairs, linens, staffing) and what's required (mandated caterers, minimums, service fees).
What questions should we ask on a venue tour?
Ask about rain plans, vendor restrictions, overtime fees, when vendors can load in, what the service charge covers, and exactly when you get the space. Get the full fee schedule in writing before signing.
How does Lazo rank wedding venues in New Orleans?
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.
New Orleans weddings, month by month
Days typically top out between 65° and 85° in February, March, April, October, November, December. The driest months are March, October, November.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64° | 46° | 21% | 4:47 PM | 5:23 PM |
| Feb | 68° | 50° | 19% | 5:16 PM | 5:49 PM |
| Mar | 74° | 56° | 16% | 6:37 PM | 7:08 PM |
| Apr | 81° | 62° | 17% | 6:55 PM | 7:27 PM |
| May | 88° | 69° | 17% | 7:13 PM | 7:46 PM |
| Jun | 92° | 75° | 31% | 7:27 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Jul | 94° | 77° | 34% | 7:28 PM | 8:02 PM |
| Aug | 94° | 77° | 30% | 7:08 PM | 7:41 PM |
| Sep | 90° | 74° | 23% | 6:33 PM | 7:05 PM |
| Oct | 83° | 65° | 14% | 5:57 PM | 6:29 PM |
| Nov | 73° | 55° | 16% | 4:29 PM | 5:04 PM |
| Dec | 66° | 49° | 19% | 4:26 PM | 5:02 PM |
Average highs, lows and the share of days with 0.1″ of rain or more, from NOAA’s 1991–2020 climate normals at New Orleans Audubon (4.2 mi from New Orleans). Golden hour begins when the sun is 6° above the horizon; both times are for the 15th of each month in New Orleans.
Getting to New Orleans
| Airport | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport | 12 mi | 20 min |
| GPT Gulfport Biloxi International Airport | 68 mi | 1 hr 40 min |
| BTR Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport | 76 mi | 1 hr 50 min |
| City | Distance | Est. drive |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | 312 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
| Houston | 318 mi | 6 hr 30 min |
Straight-line distance from central New Orleans; drive times are estimates, not routes. Airports with scheduled passenger service, from OurAirports.
Details
- Based in
- 39682 John Wild Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454, USA
- Where
- Ponchatoula · 37 miles northwest of central New Orleans
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In New Orleans
- One of 152 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (985) 373-7417
- Website
- Visit site
From The Carriage House's website
“Plan your event at The Carriage House, a charming rustic venue at mercy farm apothecary shop. Perfect for weddings, parties, and more!”ourmercyfarm.com
Read from ourmercyfarm.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Carriage House before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Ponchatoula
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 6 within 10
- Communities served
- Hammond
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