When Becca and Brian decided on a destination wedding in New Orleans, they knew they wanted to book a unique wedding venue. This city has so much historic charm mixed with modern artistry. They wanted their guests to experience that too. Hotel Peter and Paul turned out to be the perfect solution. This gorgeous venue is one of my all-time favorites, and it was the perfect setting for Becca and Brian’s joyful celebration.

A Unique Wedding Venue in New Orleans

Hotel Peter and Paul is one of the most unique wedding venues in New Orleans. That’s saying something for such a creative city! It’s an old Catholic church and school campus that have been artfully renovated as a hotel and event space. The hotel is also home to the Elysian Bar, a great restaurant that serves up amazing cocktails and mocktails.

The sun shines over Hotel Peter and Paul on a wedding day.

A pair of pearl wedding shoes hangs on the back of a chair in a New Orleans hotel.

A bride's mother fastens her dress before a Hotel Peter and Paul wedding.

This unique wedding venue is really flexible. You can host anything from an intimate micro wedding to a 350-person celebration. Prices start at $30,000 for peak dates and $20,000 for off peak dates.

A groom ties a bowtie in a mirror in a room at Hotel Peter and Paul.

A groom poses for a New Orleans wedding photographer beside a window in a boutique hotel.

A bride poses for a portrait beside a window with gingham curtains.

Becca and Brian’s Destination Wedding

Becca and Brian’s celebration at this unique wedding venue was relaxed and fun. In her inquiry, Becca told me that joy is at the center of their relationship. She said that Brian “truly brings out the happiest, best version of me that I didn't even know was possible to find until [we] me.” I knew their wedding day was going to be unforgettable.

A bride and groom walk down adjoining staircases for the first look at their Hotel Peter and Paul wedding.

A bride and groom pose in front of the wooden staircase at a unique wedding venue in New Orleans.

A bride and groom sit smiling on a staircase before their Hotel Peter and Paul wedding.

Before they were even engaged, Becca and Brian talked about having a small wedding in New Orleans. They told me, “We are so excited to make that dream come true!”

A groom twirls a bride in the hallway of Hotel Peter and Paul.

An iron chandelier with a leaf and rose pattern hangs over a hallway inside Hotel Peter and Paul.

The whole day did feel like a dream come true in a lot of ways. Becca and Brian worked with Lissa of Hallowed Ground Productions. I love working with Lisa. Back in 2019, I photographed her wedding at the Pharmacy Museum. Lisa always thinks through the details that make a big impact on a wedding experience.

A bride and groom pose on a settee in the lobby of a New Orleans hotel.

A bride is blurred a hotel hallway in a trendy wedding photo.

Throughout the day, Becca and Brian spent lots of time with family and friends. Brian’s best friend served as his best man. Becca’s sister was her maid of honor, and her best friend was her other wedding party member. Having an intimate wedding party meant things didn’t feel rushed, and everyone got good quality time. Becca and Brian got to be in the moment all the way through the day.

A bride and groom pose in front of tall windows in a suite at their Hotel Peter and Paul wedding.

A bride poses for a black and white wedding photo in a patch of sunlight at Hotel Peter and Paul.

Brian’s sisters played a big role in the wedding. One officiated. Since their mother had passed, Brian danced with his sisters at the reception instead. He’s the youngest of four, so it was really moving to see them all come together to honor their mom and celebrate Brian.

A groom kisses a bride in front of a colorful house before their New Orleans wedding.

A bride and her bridesmaids walk through the brick courtyard of Hotel Peter and Paul before a wedding.

The architecture of Hotel Peter and Paul is part of what makes it a unique wedding venue. Becca and Brian’s first look was epic. They came down separate staircases. I loved their reactions!

A bride's father walks her up the aisle inside a unique wedding venue in New Orleans.

A couple holds hands at the altar at a Hotel Peter and Paul wedding.

Family members laugh during a wedding ceremony.

Joyful Wedding Photos at Hotel Peter and Paul

After the first look, we explored this unique wedding venue from top to bottom. Every inch of the hotel feels like a fairyland of art. The carefully curated decor makes it almost otherworldly. The space makes photos look cinematic. Becca described the wedding as a dream come true, and you can feel that in these photos.

A bride and groom wipe away tears during a candlelit ceremony in a unique wedding venue in New Orleans.

A bride and groom stop to kiss during their recessional at a Hotel Peter and Paul wedding.

Becca and Brian were a blast to photograph largely because they obviously have so much fun together. Once Becca told me, “[Brian] always makes me laugh even at times when it seems like laughing isn't possible.” What an amazing foundation for a relationship!

A bride and groom kiss at sunset on a New Orleans street.

A server carries a tray of champagne glasses across the courtyard at Hotel Peter and Paul.

A bride and groom walk hand in hand towards their New Orleans wedding venue.

An emotional ceremony led to heartfelt dances and toasts at the reception. After that, the DJ kept the dance floor bumpin’. Their guests left everything on the floor!

Candles and greenery decorate reception tables inside Hotel Peter and Paul.

A bride and groom laugh together during their first dance.

Candles line a path to a reception table in a wedding venue.

To top off the New Orleans experience, Becca and Brian ended the night with a second line. In this New Orleans tradition, a brass band joins the wedding and leads everyone into the street for a moving dance party. Kinfolk Brass Band brought everyone to the afterparty spot, Bamboula’s on Frenchman Street. Becca and Brian lived for every minute of it!

A maid of honor reads a speech from her phone.

Reliving the Day All Over Again

When Becca and Brian received their gallery, Becca wrote the sweetest review. Here’s just a snippet: “[Ashley] always made us feel like ourselves, encouraged us at every turn, and was also just a really fun person to have around on our wedding day. I had so many people come up to me after our wedding telling me how much they loved her vibe and how impressed they were with her hustle during the second line! As for the photos themselves, we were quite literally speechless when we got them. I never knew it was possible to capture so much emotion in photographs and Ashley absolutely knocked it out of the park. Going through our photos felt like reliving the day all over again - I laughed and I cried and I am so grateful to have these memories captured so perfectly.”

A bride dances with her arms in the air.

A bride and groom lead wedding guests in a second line parade.

A bride and groom dance with New Orleans wedding umbrellas.

I love photographing New Orleans weddings! It’s such a unique way to celebrate your love and everything that makes this vibrant city so special. Would you like me to photograph your wedding? Inquire with me!

Thank you to vendors who helped make this wedding so magical!

Wedding Planner: Lisa Carbonari at Hallowed Ground Productions

Photographer: Ashley Biltz Photography

Unique Wedding Venue: Hotel Peter and Paul

Florist: Destiny Pinson at Doris Ione

Makeup Artist: Jessica Carnley

Hair Stylist: Jessica Jackson

Dress: Jenny Yoo from Flair Boston

DJ: DJ Brice Nice

Content Creator: Enjuley Singer at Ever So Candid

Band: Harry Hardin and Electric Yat Quartet

Brass Band: Kinfolk Brass Band