Fulton Alley fultonalley.com / 600 Fulton St., NO House of Broel’s Victorian Mansion & Museums Steamboat Natchez 70130 / 504-208-5569 The perfect venue for corporate bookings, private functions and events from 20 to 1,000 people. Fulton Alley is a boutique bowling alley and game parlor serving a selection of craft cocktails and gourmet comfort food. – Convention/Warehouse/Arts District Hotel Le Marais, New Orleans Hotel Collection NO 70130 / 504-522-2220, 800-827-4325 An enchanting world of romance for your New Orleans wedding and/or reception. This magnificent historic mansion with lush gardens provides the perfect setting for any special celebration no matter how large or small. For more information please call 504-494-2220 or 504-522-2220. – Garden District/Uptown houseofbroel.com / 2220 St. Charles Ave., steamboatnatchez.com / Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, NO 70130 / 504-569-1401, 800-233-2628 Ceremonies to receptions on the harbor jazz or dinner jazz cruises on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a visit to see the working 100-year-old-steam engine and a unique view of the French Quarter. From décor to navigation — it is timeless. – Riverfront hotellemarais.com / 717 Conti St., NO 70130 / 504-525-2300, 800-935-8740 A unique courtyard, poolside, semi-private reception area in the heart of the French Quarter, and adjacent to the famous Latrobe’s reception venue. Perfectly casual but authentically New Orleans for up to 75 guests. Rated in Condé Nast Traveler magazine as one of the top five hotels in New Orleans. – French Quarter Mother’s Restaurant/ Mother’s Next Door WEDDING SERVICES & SUPPLIES The Plant Gallery theplantgallery.com / 9401 Airline Dr., NO 70118 / 504-488-8887 From the Superbowl to small meetings TPG can handle it all. We are the in house florists for more than 23 hotels. Visit us for all of your up-lighting, florals, plant rentals and linen needs. – Garden District/Uptown Hotel Mazarin, New Orleans Hotel Collection mothersrestaurant.net / 401 Poydras St., NO 70130 / 504-523-2917 Located in the CBD. Private party room. Classic New Orleans home cooking. Real New Orleans ambiance. Private group functions for 50 to 300 people. Gumbo, seafood, jambalaya, debris, étouffée, bread pudding. A local favorite. Offsite catering too. – Central Business District walk-ons.com / 1009 Poydras St., NO 70112 NO 70130 / 504-581-7300, 800-535-9706 Combines charm and quiet elegance. Named for the famous Cardinal Jules Mazarin. Rooms surround a storybook courtyard and shimmering renaissance fountain. Patrick’s Bar Vin and fine catering complete the “diamond of the French Quarter‘s” offering for memorable receptions and group wedding room blocks. Rated in top five on TripAdvisor. com. – French Quarter hotelmazarin.com / 730 Bienville St., The Rampart Room / 504-218-8336 Host a party above the No. 1 Sports Bar in America by ESPN. The Rampart Room/Walk-On’s Upper Deck is the perfect place for a corporate or private event before, during or after the game. Study and billiards room available. – Central Business District Insider's Tip The French Quarter is best known for rowdy nightlife scenes, but during the day, it’s a retail paradise. According to New Orleans Magazine, “Shopping in the French Quarter can be just as fruitful as going to the mall and way more fun.” Their top tip for this 13-block-by-6-block district? Wear comfortable shoes! 134 Shopping in the French Quarter ©Nicole Cross NEW ORLEANS CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU