The Historic Swoop-Duggins House

Guest capacity

Up to 125 seated guests

About this venue

Celebrate your love at the Historic Swoop-Duggins House, a wedding venue steeped in elegance, history, and charm. A one-stop shop if you want it to be! With full in-house catering, in-house serving ware, linens, furniture and decor, preferred vendors, courtyard ceremonies & a gallery balcony. Immerse yourself in the spirit of New Orleans’ hospitality & style and create unforgettable memories!

Seated guest capacity

2-125

Venue type

Historic Estates, Mansions
Restaurants, Breweries

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

916 Lafayette St, New Orleans, LA 70113

Our event spaces

Main floor

The main floor dining, bar and courtyard is part of a venue buyout that includes the 2nd floor parlor and balcony.

This space features built in banquette seating with marble tables, velvet curtains and a stunning chandelier. A full bar is attached along with a small dessert nook and an lush courtyard.

Guest capacity

2-60 Seated

2-150 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Dimmers, tea light votives, buffet area, all glassware, and serving ware

Room cost

$1000 per hour (Peak Season) with discounts applied depending the f&b spend and after the 3rd hour.

Parlor

Velvet lounge vibe with several intimate nooks including the hidden 'Starlight lounge' near the attached Gallery balcony.

A combo of bistro, bar and lounger type seating can be rearranged as needed to create a dance floor or a cocktail party atmosphere.

Guest capacity

2-40 Seated

2-80 Standing

Square footage

2,500

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Dimmers, tea light votives and PA for DJ, jazz trio or remarks included in rental along with a projector and screen.

Room cost

No food and beverage minimum required for this space. $1k per hour venue rental, discounted depending on F&B spend and on the 3rd hour

Courtyard

Lush and tropical with a breezeway balcony that overlooks the space allowing for guests to surround the wedding couple during the vows.

Romantic and intimate for a small dinner as well as larger ceremonies (as an add-on to the reception rental)

Guest capacity

2-20 Seated

2-105 Standing

Square footage

150

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Dimmers

Room cost

No food and beverage minimum required. Champagne Ceremony package with officiant $1295