Rayne, LA
Rayne, LA
Couple by the lake on a Louisiana elopement

Start Your Lives Together at Our Romantic Retreat

At Maison D’Memoire, our Louisiana elopement and micro wedding packages are designed for couples who want a wedding day that feels intimate, romantic, and easy to enjoy. Whether it is just the two of you or a small gathering with your closest loved ones, we’ll help you create a celebration that feels personal without the pressure of planning a large wedding. Exchange vows beside the lake, in the gardens, in the Event Center, or even in the cozy living room of your cottage. Then let the honeymoon begin at our romantic bed and breakfast cottages in Louisiana’s Cajun Country!

Wedding Packages

Choose from one of our curated elopement and micro-wedding packages below, then personalize the day with optional enhancements.

Essentials Elopement Package

Just the Two of You

$750, private ceremony for 2

This package is perfect for couples who want the beauty of a wedding day without the audience. Keep things quaint with a ceremony in the living room of your cottage, or pick your favorite spot by the lake or in our gardens.

  • Private ceremony with officiant
  • Petite wedding cake and champagne toast in your cottage with keepsake wine glasses
  • Required legal witnesses coordinated by Maison D’Memoire

For the couple only. A two-night cottage stay is required, which also serves as a getting ready and weather backup space.

couple eloping by lake near Lafayette, Louisiana

Intimate Elopement

$1,750, up to 6 people

Our Intimate Elopement package gives you room to include a few loved ones while still keeping the day simple, personal, and easy to enjoy. Your ceremony is held in the Event Center, followed by a sweet cake reception to mark the occasion. Prefer an outdoor ceremony? Add our lakeside ceremony site for a beautiful setting by the lake.

  • Ceremony in the Event Center
  • Simple cake reception in the Event Center
  • Small wedding cake

Up to 6 additional guests may be added for $125 per guest, with a maximum of 12 people total.

Couple cutting their wedding cake at a Louisiana elopement

Louisiana Micro Wedding

$2,800, up to 25 people

Our Louisiana Micro Wedding package is designed for couples who want a small wedding celebration with their closest family and friends. Your ceremony and cake reception are held in the Event Center, with wedding cake and table setup included. Add the lakeside ceremony site or a catered meal to make the day feel even more complete.

  • Ceremony in the Event Center
  • Reception in the Event Center
  • Wedding cake
  • Tables, chairs, and white linens set up for your celebration

For up to 25 people total, including the couple and all guests.

Make It Yours

Add a few thoughtful touches to make your wedding day feel even more personal.

Wedding table set up for elopement reception

Enhancements

Lakeside Ceremony Site | $500*
Exchange vows beside the lake with chair setup included.

Sparkling Juice Toast | $5 per person*
Add a celebratory sparkling juice toast with keepsake wine glasses for the couple.

Catered Meal | Starting at $35 per person*
Provided by Rachael’s Catering. Please inquire for current menu options.

Professional Florals | $300
Add personal flowers, including a bouquet and boutonniere.

Wedding Photography
We are happy to recommend Louisiana Elopement Photographer, Colleen Baronet. Her packages begin at $1,260.

*Available for the Intimate Elopement and Louisiana Micro Wedding packages.

Chocolate covered strawberries on a wooden board
Romantic Details

Make your stay sweeter with fresh flowers, chocolates, and other romantic touches staged in your private cottage to extend the celebration.

couple getting a relaxing massage in Louisiana
Experience Packages

Kickstart your honeymoon! From relaxing with a couples massage to Cajun Country adventures, your wedding day is only the beginning.

Helpful Planning Details

Here are a few details to help you understand what is included, what to expect, and how to plan your elopement or micro wedding at Maison D’Memoire.

Yes, all our elopement and micro wedding packages require a two-night cottage stay by the couple. We have four private cottages to choose from, so your wedding day can flow right into a romantic honeymoon getaway in Cajun Country.

Many couples love Sweet Surrender Cottage, known for its heart-shaped jetted tub, but each cottage has its own charm.

No, our elopement and micro wedding package pricing does not include cottage accommodations. This gives you the flexibility to choose your preferred cottage and stay dates based on availability.

Each cottage accommodates up to 4 people for getting ready. For larger groups, the Event Center provides additional space.

Alcohol is not permitted in the Event Center, including BYOB. Toasts in the Event Center are served with sparkling juice. The champagne toast included with the Just the Two of You package is served privately in your cottage.

Outside food and outside catering are not permitted. If you would like to add a meal to your elopement or micro wedding package, we can provide menu options from our preferred caterer, Rachael’s Catering, when you inquire.

Menu options include a light dinner, grazing table, or brunch, with tea, punch, water, and coffee included.

Guest additions must be confirmed at least 2 weeks before the event and are subject to the package guest maximum.

For the Just the Two of You package, Maison D’Memoire will coordinate the required legal witnesses as part of the ceremony experience.

For the Intimate Elopement and Louisiana Micro Wedding packages, couples typically use guests from their celebration as witnesses. If you do not have witnesses available, please let us know in advance. Witnesses may be arranged with prior notice, based on availability.

The Just the Two of You package includes up to 90 minutes for the ceremony experience.

The Intimate Elopement package includes up to 2 hours in the Event Center, plus basic setup and breakdown time coordinated by Maison D’Memoire.

The Louisiana Micro Wedding package includes up to 4 hours in the Event Center, plus basic setup and breakdown time coordinated by Maison D’Memoire.

Any additional setup time, early access, vendor access, or extended event time must be arranged in advance and may be subject to an additional fee.

We recommend inquiring as early as possible. A minimum of 4 weeks’ notice is preferred for elopement and micro wedding packages.

The pond at Maison D'Memoire Bed & Breakfast Cottages