A timeless outdoor venue in Northern Louisiana. Where meaningful moments become lifelong memories. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, a reception, or a formal, our open-air courtyard and rich character create the perfect backdrop for your storybook celebration.
A Storied Courtyard
for the 'Yes' You'll Never Forget
See Some of Our Favorite Events at The Norton Building
The Norton Building isn’t just for weddings, it’s available for every celebration worth remembering. The Magnolia Room and our courtyard are perfect for Greek formals, bridal showers, corporate events and more.
Events
From “I do” to your last dance beneath the stars, The Norton Building can host all or part of your wedding day. With several packages available, we'll craft a day made just for you.
Weddings
Lauren Burk
Words cannot describe how pleased I am with The Norton Building! Mr. Norton made our wedding day so stress free. He made everything so stress free and very easy to contact. I definitely recommend them to any bride to be!
Love Letters From Our Guests
Ruth Ouzts
Had our wedding there and everything was absolutely perfect! Such a beautiful and unique venue! Would recommend this to anyone!
Evelyn Prosperie
My husband and I had our wedding here and it was gorgeous. This venue is beautiful by itself - all we had to do was decorate minimally! Mr. Norton is so nice and very helpful! I would highly recommend anyone to plan their next event here!
LaTasha Wilkins
It's a great photogenic place. The atmosphere is so warm especially for weddings. Great layout.
Babette Simmons
It was the most amazing wedding. Dancing on the floors was wonderful. The bride was so happy, pictures came out amazing! Lots of room for the guests to easily move around and socialize. Plenty of room to set up the reception.
Sage Greer
I had my wedding here and it was absolutely beautiful, and just the right size. I love the set up and how it is partly decorated.
A Glam Evening Reception
Taylor + Jack
A Light and Fun Daytime Reception
CHLOE + JACKSON
From Bridal Suite to Send Off
SYDNEY + DACE
Real Love Stories
We're Dean and Larkin Norton - the faces behind The Norton Building. Ruston locals and longtime business owners, we've spent years building relationships, serving the community, and creating spaces where people feel at home. The Norton Building itself is named in honor of Dean’s parents, a tribute to the family values, hospitality, and history that shape everything we do. When you host your event here, you’re not just booking a venue, you’re becoming part of a legacy built on love, service, and community roots.
The Nortons
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Whether you’re planning a wedding, a milestone celebration, or your organization’s next big event, we’d love to welcome you to The Norton Building. Let’s talk about your vision and how we can bring it to life.
