Large Venues
Clarion Inn and Conference Center
The Conference Center in Gonzales also has a full-service hotel on the property. They have the main ballroom and several other smaller spaces that can accommodate wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, reunions, conferences, meetings, Christmas parties, and corporate events. The Ballroom 4,350 sq. ft. can seat 109-458 guests. The Ascension room, Livingston room, and St. James room are 1,450 square feet each and can accommodate from 36-153 guests. The Board room 475 sq. ft seats 12, the classroom 240 sq. ft. seats 6-25 guests and the Iberville Room seats 12-51 guests. Catering options are available. For overnight guests, a restaurant, bar, pool, fitness center, and business are also available.
Elegant Affairs
This Gonzales venue can accommodate wedding receptions, parties, special events or company events. A bridal suite is available. The grand ballroom has chandeliers and intimate lighting from 25 foot tall ceilings. A bar and stage is available. Catering options are available.
Gonzales Civic Center
In the heart of Gonzales, the Civic Center is one large ballroom space for banquets, wedding receptions, parties, reunions, showers, and more. It has a stage, bar area, and a kitchen available. It can hold up to 650 people.
Houmas House Estate and Gardens
- 6,300 sqr. ft.- Pavilion & Courtyard
- 30,000 sqr. ft. - Hampton Fountain Court (garden)
- 2,500 sqr. ft. - Neptune Ballroom & Courtyard amphitheater
Houmas House and Gardens is a perfect setting to celebrate a wedding or host any event! Depending on the size of your event, whether it is an intimate dinner or gala event for several hundred, there are many unique spaces perfectly suited for the size of your gathering. The Pavilion and Courtyard offers a 6,300 sq. ft, dedicated bar with tall ceilings and beautiful décor. The Hampton Fountain Court features a 50-foot water lily pond with a dancing fountain in a 30,000 sq. ft. garden. The Grand Lawn offers 7 acres of manicured lawn under the Oaks in front of the mansion for a special setting and a dramatic aisle for a wedding. The Carriage House Restaurant is perfect for celebrations, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons & showers. Neptune Ballroom & Courtyard offers 2500 sq. ft. indoor space with a piece of American history and an outdoor courtyard with a lily pond and fountain which is great for weddings, corporate meetings, and private dinners. The Amphitheater has beautiful views of the Great River Road Museum and Japanese Tea House with dancing fountains, multi-level space perfect for live music, grand dinners, and dancing. Light shows and fireworks are also a highlight in this space.
Lamar Dixon Expo Center
Lamar Dixon has 247 acres with multi-use facilities. A banquet hall of 5,180 sq. ft. with a bar, commercial kitchen, and overlooks the main arena. The REV Center is 68,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled and has concession stands and restrooms with showers which is great for trade shows, sporting events, and parties. The Trademart is similar with 24,000 sq. ft. climate-controlled and can hold 3,000 seated. Concessions, sound, lighting, and audiovisual systems are available. A beautiful chapel that is 3,950 sq. ft. and can seat 175-200 is perfect for a small wedding and has a full sound system and dressing areas. Barns with 120 stalls per barn, 45,200 sq. ft. of cattle holding pens, and 6 pavilions (100x240 ft each). Three arenas are on the property including the Robbie Savoy Open Air Arena 36,000 sq. ft that can seat 6,600 with a dirt floor. Arena B is open air over 31,000 sq. ft and can seat 4,300 with a dirt floor and an outside arena is available. Onsite are also 7 lighted and irrigated soccer fields, a gym, and a large RV park. There are 3 ponds and walking paths.
Lauryn Hope Venue and Events
This wedding and event venue can host large-scale or intimate weddings and events located in Prairieville. It has one large ballroom that accommodates up to 450 guests and can be arranged to accommodate smaller parties of 50-100. They have a spacious bridal suite and groom’s room. It is beautifully decorated so not much has to be done. They offer many catering options.
Parc 73 Reception and Conference
This beautiful venue in Prairieville can host wedding ceremonies and receptions, bridal showers, seated rehearsal dinners, seated banquets, holiday gatherings, corporate meetings, crawfish boils and so much more. They have beautiful outdoor space as well as indoor area that can accommodate 30-600+ guests. They have catering options that can be customized for your event.
Price LeBlanc Pace Center
- 8,390 sqr. ft. - Ballroom
- 1,885 sqr. ft. - Main Lobby
- 1,260 sqr. ft. - Commons Area
- (2) 640sqr. ft. - Meeting rooms
This center is in Gonzales and offers an array of exceptional amenities to elevate any occasion whether a corporate event, wedding, gala, or Mardi Gras ball. The main ballroom 8,300 sq. ft. has extensive video capabilities, theater lighting, and sound equipment. The two 600 sq. ft. meeting rooms have a moveable projection screen and a large lobby space is available. All events must be catered by one of the approved food and beverage caterers. This center can accommodate 50-800 guests and the dance floor, tables, and chairs are all available.
VFW Post 3693
- 5,500 sq. ft. - Main Hall
- 600 sq. ft. - Bonus Room
- 20 x 16 - Stage
This venue is available for weddings, receptions, banquets, meetings, reunions, and parties. Chairs, tables, prep kitchen and stage are available for rent onsite.