Planning the Perfect Garden Party Wedding at the Board of Trade in New Orleans

Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting, yet challenging tasks for many couples. I planned mine a couple years ago and even with a career in the wedding industry, it was super overwhelming. If you’re envisioning a delightful garden party wedding, rich with greenery and stunning floral arrangements in the heart of New Orleans, the Board of Trade is an ideal venue. This historic location offers a captivating backdrop for a celebration filled with elegance and charm. Here’s a guide to help you craft the perfect garden party wedding at the Board of Trade, featuring inspiration from Leaf + Petal NOLA’s bespoke floral designs.

Setting the Scene

The Board of Trade features a stunning outdoor space that captures the essence of New Orleans, with lush gardens and elegant architecture. Unique elements such as wrought-iron gates and winding brick pathways set a picturesque backdrop for your wedding. I always think they entrance gates are the perfect space to add florals. It showcases to your guests that they have arrived and makes for the perfect initial Instagram spot.

Floral Designs by Leaf + Petal NOLA

Flowers are a fundamental part of any garden wedding, and here at Leaf + Petal NOLA, we love working with out clients to create beautiful floral arrangements designed just for you.

Collaborate with Leaf + Petal NOLA to create personalized centerpieces, wedding bouquets, and a breathtaking ceremony backdrop. We make sure that everything we design for you enhances the the overall aesthetic of your wedding.

Ways Flowers Can Showcase Board of Trade

The Board of Trade is a stunning historic building and when designing a garden party style wedding there, we like to take into acount statement making floral installations and more intimate ways to enhace vignettes around the space.

Creating a signature aesthetic for your wedding is finding areas and aspects that are important to you as a couple and enhancing them. Above, Leaf + Petal decorated the entrance staircase so as the couple comes into the reception space to greet guests, they have their garden style photo-op moment.

Seated Dinner or Cocktail Style Reception

Whether you're having a seated dinner or a cocktail style reception, your floral arrangements are a way to enhance your aesthetic and set the mood for the evening.

Simple ehancements of the space create ambiance, like above where Leaf + Petal kept the table decor minimal but added impact with garden hedges lining the windows. Bud vases filled with reflexed roses scattered on table tops with brass taper candles helped to create our romantic garden party vibe.

Mixing flowers, greenery, candles and bistro tables can create a dynamic tablescape without giving the feel of a more traditional wedding. We've seen couples tend to favor a more relaxed but tailored experience for their guests vs a more traditional and formal feel.

When plannign a gorgeous garden party wedding, every detail matters. And an impactful detail is adding floral accents to your stage and band area. This is where majority of guests will spend their time so ceating a focal point here enhances the guest experience, creates ambiance on a larger scale and is the perfect backdrop for all of the fun dance floor pics.

Personal Touches

Adding personal touches makes your wedding memorable. Incorporate elements that tell your love story, such as a timeline of milestones displayed on a decorative banner or customized wedding favors that reflect local culture.

Creative signage helps guide your guests through the venue. Directional signs to the ceremony and reception areas can enhance the flow of the event. Enhacning Board of Trade's beautiful cake room is a great option for creating impact.

We added garden style hedges around hte cake table base to create a floral moment.

Your Dream Wedding Awaits

Planning a garden party wedding at the Board of Trade in New Orleans is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your love in a stunning environment. By organizing every aspect, from date selection and floral designs to menu choices and entertainment, you can create an unforgettable experience for you and your guests.

With thoughtful planning and the help of talented vendors like Leaf + Petal NOLA, your garden wedding can beautifully reflect your style and the vibrant culture of New Orleans. Embrace the magic of your special day, surrounded by family, friends, and the unique charm of this beautiful city!