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About The Willows Wedding Venue
The Willows Wedding Venue is a wedding venue serving couples across the New Orleans area from Franklinton. Couples touring this venue often compare it with nearby options such as The Louisiana Castle, The Coke Plant. 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 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
- 47424 Westmoreland Rd, Franklinton, LA 70438, USA
- Where
- Franklinton · 65 miles north of central New Orleans
- Listed under
- Wedding Venues
- In New Orleans
- One of 152 wedding venues we list
- Phone
- (985) 516-5146
- Website
- Visit site
From The Willows Wedding Venue's website
“Book your dream wedding at The Willows Wedding Venue and delight in an enchanting celebration that both you and your guests will cherish forever.”thewillowsvenue.com
- Services they list
- Indoor spaces, Outdoor ceremony, Ceremony and reception on site, In-house catering, Getting-ready suites, All-inclusive packages, Tables and chairs included, Free parking
- Capacity
- Up to 335 guests
Read from thewillowsvenue.com in October 2026. Prices and services change; confirm with The Willows Wedding Venue before you book. Is this your business? Claim the page to write your own.
Around Franklinton
- Wedding Venues nearby
- 1 within 10
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