A newly restored historic chapel wedding and event venue in Lafayette, Louisiana where guests can host their entire event experience in one beautiful location.

Welcome to The Wilyard
where historic charm meets modern elegance

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Most venues leave couples trying to tape all the missing pieces together. At The Wilyard, we include our historic chapel space, an outdoor courtyard, a cocktail bar, two private suites for getting ready, a catering kitchen, and a dedicated buffet room all with on-site parking and a dedicated venue manager.

host your entire wedding experience in one location

All Inclusive Venue

Originally built in 1941 at Camp Claiborne, the chapel that now houses The Wilyard was moved to Lafayette in 1947.

It became Davidson Memorial Methodist Church, and later House of Faith Church, serving as a place of worship and community gatherings for generations.

For decades, the chapel hosted countless meaningful moments, including weddings, celebrations, and gatherings.

After its doors closed in 2022, the building remained unused until its thoughtful restoration.

Today, The Wilyard preserves the original character of the chapel while transforming it into a modern wedding and event venue.


the story of

THE WILYARD

YOU bring the people

The Wilyard was built to give you the foundation on which all of your wedding dreams can come to fruition.  Imagine all of the people you love making their way into the chapel to witness your marriage, then out to the courtyard for signature cocktails to celebrate your marriage.. with all the amenities they could need.

we'll make the MEMORIES

We're located only two minutes from Downtown and only two miles from Lafayette Regional Airport. Reach out and we'll schedule your private tour.

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