Weddings at our Bed and Breakfast

There’s nothing more romantic than a southern wedding or honeymoon. Whether you are local, planning a destination celebration or you want a romantic Baton Rouge honeymoon, The Stockade Bed and Breakfast is happy to host your special day. We offer exclusive Wedding, Elopement, Bridal Dressing and Honeymoon Suite Package, Bridal Dressing Package, Honeymoon Suite Package and Bridal Photo Shoot Package for a day to remember.

Hacienda Wedding Package – $5,999

(plus applicable taxes, not included)

The Stockade Bed and Breakfast serves as a venue for simple, intimate weddings for 50 guests or less. We are perfect for second weddings or for brides who prefer a simple, low-key affair. Our basic package will afford you all you need for your special day and to impress your guests, but you may upgrade the package if you wish.

PLEASE NOTE: In order to maintain complete privacy for your event, the Guest Rooms are available for booking.

Wedding Ceremony and Reception

3½ hour use of The Stockade Bed and Breakfast for 50 guests
30-minute wedding ceremony
3-hour wedding reception

NOTE: We can provide the officiant for your wedding, however the fee for the officiant is not included in this pricing. Please call for officiant pricing.

Reception Menu featuring:

Baked brie with assorted cheeses and fresh fruit
Stuffed mushrooms
Roasted vegetables
Chicken, shrimp or crawfish fettuccini
Assorted finger sandwiches
Beverages including non-alcoholic punch, red and white wine, domestic beer, bottled water, champagne, and coffee
Plates, silverware, glassware, white tablecloths, candlelight and twinkle lights on side & rear patio

Additional Options (added cost):

Wedding Cake
Flowers for tables, bouquets for bride and attendant, boutonniere for groom and attendant
Additional menu items

Policy:

Additional rental time available at $150/half hour.
Additional guests will be charged $50 per person plus applicable taxes.
25% non-refundable deposit required to hold the date.

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For additional questions or to reserve The Stockade Bed and Breakfast, please call 225-281-7358 or (225) 489-8055.
View pictures of Weddings and Receptions Held at The Stockade Bed and Breakfast

Elopement Package

Make your day just about the two of you in celebration of your love! The Stockade Bed and Breakfast Elopement Package will provide a private, intimate venue for your Elopement Wedding and Reception. Your event will be elegant, yet a less stressful alternative to a traditional wedding and reception. Baton Rouge is a perfect destination for eloping – filled with history, culture, Cajun food and fun!

Our Elopement Package contains:

One (1) hour use of The Stockade Bed and Breakfast living room or deck for the elopement ceremony and reception anytime between 12:00 noon and 3:00 p.m. (includes the ceremony, toasting, serving of cake, photographs)
The total number of guests allowed, including the bride and groom and the witnesses, is twelve (12). If witnesses are needed in addition to the guest count of 12, The Stockade will provide the 2 witnesses.
8″ Wedding Cake
Cake table with linen
Dinnerware for cake service
One bottle of Champagne
Champagne flutes provided
Two (2) Witnesses
Assistance with securing an officiant (cost of the officiant is to be paid by guest)
We are happy to arrange for a local photographer for your elopement. (Cost of photography to be paid by customer.)
Event coordination by our staff

Cost for the Elopement Package: $499 plus applicable tax and gratuity

Enhance your Package: Add Rose Petal Turn-Down Service for $59 plus applicable tax.

Bridal Dressing AND Honeymoon Suite Package

The complete package includes:

1) BRIDAL DRESSING:

Share a special time and pamper yourself on the most important day of your life with the people who are closest to you – your bridal party and mothers! Our Bridal Dressing Package adds a memorable experience to your wedding day as you share the excitement of preparation for the big event. Held in our Escape Room, you and your bridesmaids will have ample room for doing hair and makeup prior to dressing for the big event. The package includes:

Rental of the Escape Room on the night before the Bridal Dressing for up to 4 people
Use of the Escape Room for the Bridal Dressing the day of the wedding for up to 8 people (including the bride). If there are more than 8 people, another room must be rented and pricing will be increased accordingly for food and beverages.
For day weddings: continental breakfast with pastries, muffins and fruit.
For evening weddings: an hors d’oeuvre tray for up to eight (8) people (fruit, cheese, crackers, finger sandwiches)
Beverages: soft drinks, bottled water, coffee
Toast your day with Champagne and Mimosas (for up to 8 people)
You may arrange for hairdressers and makeup artists to attend in order to have everything done in one place, in an elegant suite with ample room.
Your photographer and videographer are welcome to capture memories of that special time in the Bridal Dressing Room (Escape Room).

Please Note:

The Stockade Bed and Breakfast must be contacted prior to the day of the event to be sure we know the needs of the bride and bridal party.
Rental of a guest room does not include the Bridal Dressing Package unless that package is specifically purchased. (In other words, bridesmaids are not allowed to dress in a room rented by the bride without the Bridal Dressing Package being purchased.)
If photographs are to be taken outside of the room (with bridesmaids, family, etc.), please see our Bridal Party/Family Photo Shoot Policy below.
NO food or beverages may be brought into the room for the Bridal Dressing. Additional food may be ordered through The Stockade Bed and Breakfast only.

2) HONEYMOON SUITE:

The lovely Rex Room will be the Honeymoon Suite following your reception, with spa toiletries, turn-down rose-petal service, champagne and a delicious hot breakfast in the morning.

Please note:

No rose petals may be brought into The Stockade Bed and Breakfast to sprinkle for wedding ceremonies or for the honeymoon suite.
Breakfast is served in our breakfast room. Breakfast in Bed may be purchased for an additional fee.
Additional champagne may be purchased for $20/bottle

Cost of Bridal Dressing and Honeymoon Suite Package: $1225 + applicable tax.
A $600 non-refundable deposit is due to hold your event. The remainder is due 14 days prior to the event and becomes non-refundable at that time.

Additional Policies:

Booking rooms in The Stockade Bed and Breakfast does not include use of the common rooms, such as the living room or breakfast room, for parties, gatherings or photo shoots. Only registered guests may use these rooms. If you wish to entertain at The Stockade Bed and Breakfast, this is considered an “event” and must be purchased separately.
If in any doubt about our policies, please contact us at 225-281-7358 or (225) 489-8055.

Bridal Dressing Package (Does not include Honeymoon Suite):

This package is for the Bridal Dressing Only on the day of the wedding. The package allows for an overnight stay in the Escape Room the night before the wedding along with the use of the room by you and your bridal party until you depart for the wedding. Or you may choose to arrive early on the day of the wedding to begin bridal preparations in the Escape Room. Arrival time must be discussed and approved with The Stockade Bed and Breakfast prior to the event.

Rental of the Escape Room on the night before the Bridal Dressing for up to 4 people
Use of the Escape Room for the Bridal Dressing the day of the wedding for up to 8 people (including the bride). If there are more than 8 people, another room must be rented and pricing will be increased accordingly for food and beverages.
For day weddings: continental breakfast with pastries, muffins and fruit.
For evening weddings: an hors d’oeuvre tray for up to eight (8) people (fruit, cheese, crackers, finger sandwiches)
Beverages: Soft drinks, bottled water, coffee
Toast your day with Champagne and Mimosas (for up to 8 people)
You may arrange for hairdressers and makeup artists to attend in order to have everything done in one place, in an elegant suite with ample room.If photographs are to be taken outside of the room (with bridesmaids, family, etc.), please see our Bridal Party/Family Photo Shoot Policy below.

Cost of Bridal Dressing Package: $975 + applicable tax
(Does not include Honeymoon Suite)

Please note:

The Stockade Bed and Breakfast must be contacted prior to the day of the event to be sure we know the needs of the bride and bridal party.
Rental of a guest room does not include the Bridal Dressing Package unless that package is specifically purchased. (In other words, bridesmaids are not allowed to dress in a room rented by the bride without the Bridal Dressing Package being purchased.)
NO food or beverages may be brought into the room for the Bridal Dressing. Additional food may be ordered through The Stockade Bed and Breakfast only.

Honeymoon Suite Package (Does not include a room for Bridal Dressing):

The lovely Rex Room will be the Honeymoon Suite following your reception, with spa toiletries, rose petal turn down service, champagne and a delicious hot breakfast in the morning.

Cost of Honeymoon Suite Package: $250 + applicable tax

Please note:

The $250 plus applicable tax room rental is non-refundable and is due to hold your room. Please see our Cancellation Policy.
No rose petals may be brought into The Stockade Bed and Breakfast to sprinkle for wedding ceremonies or for the honeymoon suite.
Breakfast is served in our breakfast room. Breakfast in Bed may be purchased for an additional fee.
Additional champagne may be purchased for $20/bottle.
Additional Policies:
Booking rooms in The Stockade Bed and Breakfast does not include use of the common rooms, such as the living room or breakfast room, for parties, gatherings or photo shoots. Only registered guests may use these rooms. If you wish to entertain at The Stockade Bed and Breakfast, this is considered an “event” and must be purchased separately.
If in any doubt about our policies, please contact us at 225-281-7358 or (225) 489-8055.

Bridal Photo Shoot:

The ambiance of The Stockade Bed and Breakfast provides a lovely backdrop for your bridal photos prior to the wedding date. This package includes:

One hour photo shoot with your photographer (limit 4 extra persons)
May be scheduled between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm, weekdays only.
Additional photo shoot time may be purchased for $100/half hour
We will provide you with a space to dress and undress
Use of the living room, stairs, and outside areas only are available

Cost of Bridal Photo Shoot: $250/hour + applicable tax

Please Note:

The Bridal Photo Shoot must be paid in advance, with a credit card on file to be charged if Photo Shoot exceeds one hour.
Bride is to provide her own photographer
A space will be provided for the bride to change before and after the Photo Shoot, HOWEVER, please arrive with hair and makeup done as there will not be space or time provided for this.
Photos taken outside are considered part of the Photo Shoot and must be taken in the hour provided
Only the designated areas stated above may be used for the Photo Shoot.
No moving of furniture is allowed.
Breakage or damage of any type will be charged to your credit card

BRIDAL PARTY/FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT POLICY:

This event is to be held on the day of the wedding (time must be arranged with The Stockade) for up to 8 people.
Areas for photo shoot include the living room, stairs and exterior of the home only.
NO moving of furniture is allowed.
Breakage or damage of any type will be charged to your credit card