The Marriage Of
The Wedding Weekend Survival Guide
Here's everything you need to know for the wedding weekend ahead on one simple page.
Here's a run through of the offical events of the wedding weekend.
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
Reminder: Everything this weekend is walking distance to the hotels.
If you are taking a rider share into the French Quarter - give yourself plenty of time, often drivers cannot get directly to your destination.
Friday | 2/14
WHERE: Muriel's | 801 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116
WHEN: From 5 to 7 PM on Friday February 14th, 2025
WHAT: A welcome cocktail hour with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, and tarot readings.
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TIP: We've left the evening open for our guests to explore the city - consider booking a dinner reservation, snagging tickets to see the Preservation Hall Jazz Band or take a haunted history tour!
Check our our map of recommendations below for our favorites and city classics.
Saturday | 2/15
CEREMONY & COCKTAIL HOUR
WHERE: The Cabildo | 701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
WHEN: Ceremony starts PROMPTLY at 4 PM on Saturday February 15th, 2025
WHAT: The part where we say "I do!" then pop a bottle or two!
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TIP: Arrive Early, the Cabildo is the Louisiana State Museum and our guests are welcome to explore the museum before the ceremony starts. Private access for our guests starts at 3:30 PM and will continue throughout the cocktail hour after the ceremony finished.
SECOND LINE
WHERE: Starting @ The Cabildo ending at Brennan's Restaurant
WHEN: Around 5:30 PM directly following the ceremony & cocktail hour
WHAT: A parade led by the Kin Folk Jazz band and the newlyweds while the guests follow behind dancing and celebrating.
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TIP: Dance your heart out! Second Lines are a New Orleans tradition where the more the merrier truly applies - so don't be surprised if passer-bys and locals join in the celebration.
THE RECEPTION
WHERE: Brennan's Restaurant | 417 Royal St., New Orleans, LA
WHEN: From 6 PM to Midnight
WHAT: All the eating, drinking, dancing and laughing - with surprises along the way!​
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TIP: We chose Brennan's for the food - so eat your heart out and make sure you explore the whole venue, we've designed a full experience throughout the entirety of the space.
THE AFTERS (21+ only)
WHERE: Bourbon Street - Follow the Mirror Men!
WHEN: From Midnight until ....?
WHAT: For those still standing, we'll be taking to the streets - literally! We'll be just a block off Bourbon so why not indulge in an impromptu Bar Crawl?
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TIP: Bourbon's open late - so pace yourself if you're trying to make it to this portion of the evening!
Sunday | 2/16
WHERE: Hotel Monteleone Rooftop Pool | 214 Royal St, New Orleans, LA
WHEN: From 1 to 3 PM on Sunday February 16th, 2025
WHAT: Casual poolside lunch buffet where guests can drop in when they please.
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TIP: Weather permitting guests are welcome to swim, changing area, and towels provided!
