Race + Religious

Race + Religious is a distinctive wedding and private event venue in New Orleans’ Lower Garden District. Set across three connected historic buildings, the property combines characterful indoor rooms with three atmospheric courtyards, creating a memorable setting for ceremonies, receptions, dinners, parties and photography sessions.

The venue offers approximately 4,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space. Its courtyards can be arranged for ceremonies, drinks receptions, seated dining and dancing, while the interior rooms provide flexible areas for food stations, wedding cakes, desserts, preparation and informal gatherings. The largest courtyard can accommodate cocktail-style receptions for up to 200 guests, while seated dining is available for smaller groups. Indoor dining is suited to more intimate celebrations.

Race + Religious is particularly well suited to couples looking for a highly individual wedding venue rather than a standard hotel or function room. Organisers can choose their own caterer and bring in a preferred bar team, allowing menus, drinks and service styles to reflect the occasion. Food trucks, restaurant-style catering, informal receptions and more traditional wedding formats can all be considered.

Several rental options are available, including a single-day celebration, extended overnight hire and a two-night package. The longer options allow couples and their guests to stay on site, hold a welcome party or rehearsal dinner and use the property as a base for the wedding weekend. The venue also offers petite event and elopement packages for smaller weekday celebrations, as well as weekday access for bridal portraits, engagement sessions, styled shoots, workshops and other photography projects.

With its historic architecture, antiques, greenery, courtyards and flexible approach to suppliers, Race + Religious provides an atmospheric backdrop for weddings and carefully planned private events in New Orleans.