Paradigm Gardens


Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $7,500

Catering services pricing

$75 per person for off-peak dates, with a minimum total spend of $5,000

Guest capacity

Up to 175 seated guests



About this venue

Paradigm Gardens is an intimate and lush wedding venue hidden in the heart of New Orleans. From small intimate gatherings of 50, to larger receptions of 175, we can help create your one of a kind celebration. We provide support for a stress-free planning experience, custom food and beverage services, and day-of-event venue coordination. We take care of the big items, so you can relax and enjoy your beautiful day with your loved ones! Our private events chef prepares your custom menu featuring seasonal ingredients, on our wood-fired oven and grill. We can customize bar packages with specialty cocktails using ingredients from our garden. We can also provide vendor recommendations and coordination support to help bring your vision to life. From baby pygmy goats, to custom menu planning, the Garden is an unforgettable experience. If you're looking for a unique outdoor venue and a stress-free planning process, we are the perfect spot for you!

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Our event spaces

Paradigm Gardens

LUSH. INTIMATE. UNFORGETTABLE.

The venue itself is an outdoor secret garden space that features baby pygmy goats, woodfire oven, picnic tables and benches, festoon string lights, tiki torches, handcrafted bar, and built restrooms. The planning and coordination staff will also provide you and your event with all the amenities you need. Chef Pat makes culinary magic happen, creating one of a kind menus by utilizing fresh garden ingredients prepared on the wood-fired oven & grill.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-175 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-12 Wooden picnic tables and benches and 4 high boys -Ambient and Logistical Lighting: String lights, tiki torches, spot lights -2 Built Bathrooms: One sized for wheelchair access -Hand crafted Bar -Dinnerware and Glasses: Plates, forks, knives, spoons, dinner napkins, jar glassware -Food and bar menu signage -Onsite Staff: 1 Security, 1 Bartender, 1 Venue Coordinator, Back of House -PYGMY GOATS!

Room cost

$2500-3500 for 3 event hours. Comes with 4 hours of set up time, and 1 hour of breakdown time. $500 for each additional event hour.

Paradigm Gardens

LUSH. INTIMATE. UNFORGETTABLE.

The venue itself is an outdoor secret garden space that features baby pygmy goats, woodfire oven, picnic tables and benches, festoon string lights, tiki torches, handcrafted bar, and built restrooms. The planning and coordination staff will also provide you and your event with all the amenities you need. Chef Pat makes culinary magic happen, creating one of a kind menus by utilizing fresh garden ingredients prepared on the wood-fired oven & grill.

Guest capacity

1-100 Seated

1-175 Standing

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Engagement party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

-12 Wooden picnic tables and benches and 4 high boys -Ambient and Logistical Lighting: String lights, tiki torches, spot lights -2 Built Bathrooms: One sized for wheelchair access -Hand crafted Bar -Dinnerware and Glasses: Plates, forks, knives, spoons, dinner napkins, jar glassware -Food and bar menu signage -Onsite Staff: 1 Security, 1 Bartender, 1 Venue Coordinator, Back of House -PYGMY GOATS!

Room cost

$2500-3500 for 3 event hours. Comes with 4 hours of set up time, and 1 hour of breakdown time. $500 for each additional event hour.


Available services that can be provided by Paradigm Gardens

Services & amenities

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Clean up
  • Dance floor
  • Event rentals
  • Event staff
  • Pet friendly
  • Service staff
  • Set up
  • Wedding cake services
  • Wheelchair accessible

Rentals

  • Barware
  • Flatware
  • Glassware
  • Lighting

Paradigm Gardens menu options


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  • Garden Magic in Every Detail!

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    Tracey A.Nov 25, 2024

    Look no further than Paradigm Gardens for the unforgettable, joyful, vibrant, delicious and thoughtful wedding or celebration that you've always imagined! We had always admired the space for its lush, colorful, genuine energy, but we had no idea how special and personal the experience would be when we reached out to inquire about having our wedding in the garden. Starting at the beginning, Karen was so available and personable which made it possible for us to talk through our needs and hopes and find a solution that would work for our budget and vison. From that point, we felt extremely supported throughout the year leading up to our wedding with prompt answers whenever we had questions, phone calls to discuss any idea we had to see how we could make it work in the garden, and a menu tasting that was so much fun and SO delicious! One major point to any prospective couple, the food is SPECTACULAR! Made on the outdoor grill and brick oven, the culinary experience is a feast for every sense and seriously something our guests (and we) are still talking about! With rain in the forecast as our wedding approached, Karen and Sarah made sure every detail was thought of to ease our nerves, and we had a perfect rain plan that was stunning and perfect! The Paradigm team thinks of every detail so that you can create the day of your dreams. The garden flowers and foliage w ere just divine, the layout was thought out perfectly for our group size, the food was prepared and served without us having to think about a thing and we could just soak in our amazing family and friends, and the love and joy around us! The staff were such a delight and so kind and helpful throughout the evening! We had an absolute BLAST and will remember every second of the perfect day to start our next chapter together. Paradigm is the best decision we made aside from marrying each other!

  • Top-Notch food in Garden Oasis

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    LinseyJun 17, 2024

    Our 100 person wedding at Paradigm Gardens in April of 2024 was perfect. For starters, their Private Events Director Karen is unparalleled. Communication was clear and consistent from the very beginning, and we never felt like they were trying to upsell us. As two more laid-back brides, she made sure we didn't overlook any important details. If your food is the most important aspect of your wedding, stop reading this and call Paradigm Gardens to book now. Our budget was fairly limited, but Chef Pat over at Karibu Kitchen (Paradigm Gardens' Catering) made the most of every dollar we spent. The food and bar packages were, hands down, the best we encountered at any venue in New Orleans. We had so much fun designing our custom menu with Chef Pat, and the tasting at Tchoup yard was one of our favorite parts of the planning process. Our family and friends still tell us it was the best food they've ever had at any wedding. The team even went out of their way to make sure our bar included our favorite brand of pickle vodka shots which turned out to be one of the highlights of the night. The location in Central City was perfect. It allowed us to have our rehearsal dinner downtown, and also take our pre-ceremony pictures at Audubon Park without requiring much driving time to and from the venue. The lush garden was more than we could have asked for as a backdrop. We said our vows in a short ceremony then watched the sunset over cocktails and dinner. The jasmine was in full bloom which made for awesome photos. The goats were a big hit with our wedding guests and the outdoor kitchen acted as a sort of fiery centerpiece to the whole evening. We had a local DJ playing New Orleans bounce and spent the majority of the night on the dance floor under the string lights. Without a massive budget, we anticipated having to compromise on a lot of aspects to be able to afford a wedding in New Orleans, but we couldn’t have been more wrong. We will forever be grateful to the folks at Paradigm Gardens for giving us the wedding of our dreams.

  • An amazing venue!

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    HayleyApr 16, 2024

    Paradigm Gardens is a dreamy oasis of a wedding venue (complete with the friendliest pygmy goats). From the moment my partner and I stepped foot into this picturesque garden, we knew it was the place where we wanted to say "I do". The garden itself is simply breathtaking. Lush greenery, vibrant blooms, and winding pathways created the perfect backdrop for our special day. The ambiance was nothing short of magical, setting the stage for an unforgettable celebration. But what truly sets Paradigm Gardens apart is its exceptional team. Karen, our salesperson, was an absolute gem. She guided us through every step of the planning process with patience and expertise, ensuring that every detail was taken care of. Her dedication made us feel confident and supported throughout our journey. Chef Pat deserves special recognition for the incredible culinary experience he provided. The food was not only delicious but also beautifully presented, a true feast for the senses. Our guests couldn't stop raving about the menu, and neither could we. The wedding coordinator, Sarah, was awesome. She ensured that everything ran smoothly, allowing us to relax and fully immerse ourselves in the moment. One of the most touching gestures was the bouquet of flowers that Karen crafted for me from the garden itself. It was a personalized touch that added an extra layer of meaning to our day. In summary, Paradigm Gardens exceeded our expectations in every way possible. If you're searching for a wedding venue that combines natural beauty, incredible food, and exceptional service, look no further. Our heartfelt thanks to the entire team for making our wedding day truly unforgettable.

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    Brigitte M.Oct 24, 2023

    Paradigm gardens was everything we could have dreamed of for our wedding day. Many of our wedding guests said the wedding food was the best wedding food they had ever had. The staff is amazing and are so easy to work with especially Karen. The venue is gorgeous and they do such a great job with decor. Thank yall so much!! We loved every minute of our day.