Tucked away in the charming town of St. Francisville in Louisiana, Afton Villa Gardens provides a stunning outdoor wedding venue that manages to harken to a gracious past, all while providing a beautiful backdrop for modern nuptials! Known for its haunting beauty, these beautiful gardens once surrounded an epic gothic antebellum mansion that was destroyed in a fire during the 1960’s. Today the gardens serve as a memorial to lost Southern history. Host a gracious reception on over 20 acres of formal gardens, including several ruins, a formal parterre garden, the daffodil valley, and a historic family cemetery. All of these unique settings are sure provide plenty of opportunities for unforgettable wedding photos. Imagine dining on a delectable meal and sipping on champagne beneath the shade of mature trees draped in Spanish Moss, surrounded by verdant green lawns and finely manicured topiary! Ideal for intimate dinners with your nearest and dearest, the Afton Villa Gardens are sure to provide a picturesque setting for your once-in-a-lifetime wedding day!