Bridget and Benjamin

February 16, 2025 • New Orleans, LA

Bridget and Benjamin

February 16, 2025 • New Orleans, LA

Q + A

RSVPs

What date should I RSVP by?

Please RSVP by January 15th!

Where do I RSVP?

We invite you to please RSVP online via the RSVP tab on our wedding website.

Directions, Transportation and Accommodations

What are the addresses of the wedding ceremony and reception venues? Are they wheelchair accessible?

Luckily they are located at the same place and wheelchair accessible. The address for the Audubon Tea Room is - 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118.

Is there parking available near your wedding venue?

Yes, there is a large parking lot in front of the wedding venue.

Will your wedding be indoors or outdoors?

The wedding ceremony will be outdoors and the reception will be indoors. Weather in New Orleans in February can vary - but it does tend to be on the slightly colder side.

Have you reserved blocks of rooms at one or more hotels?

Yes! If you go to the travel tab there is a list of the hotels we have room blocks at. Please note that the room block prices are only available until January 15th!

Wedding Dress Code

What is the dress code for your wedding?

The dress code for our wedding is black-tie optional attire. We ask that you wear a tuxedo or dark suit and tie. Alternatively, an evening gown, jumpsuit (even a nice pantsuit), or a midi- or knee-length cocktail dress would be appropriate.

Are there any colors or styles you'd prefer me to wear?

We will be using a lot of darker jewel tone colors, so please feel free to use that as inspiration!

What is the weather like in the area?

New Orleans weather in February is typically mild and cool, with average highs in the low to mid 60s°F and lows in the mid 40s°F. However, temperatures can range from the 50s°F to 70s°F. It's also a relatively dry month, with occasional rainfall.

What is the attire for our welcome party?

Dressy Casual!

What is the attire for Krewe Du Vieux?

You can wear whatever you want, but would heavily encourage Mardi Gras attire. Think bright colors of green, purple and/or gold.

Plus-Ones and Children

Am I allowed to bring a plus one?

We are so excited to celebrate with our closest family and friends! Due to space and budget limitations, we are only able to accommodate guests who are specifically listed on the invitation. We hope you understand, and we can't wait to celebrate with you!

Am I allowed to bring my children?

We love your children, but due to space restrictions we cannot accommodate guests under the age of 12 on our wedding day, unless they are in the wedding party. We appreciate you understanding.

Menu and Dietary Restrictions

What type of food will be served at your wedding?

We'll be serving hors d'oeuvres at cocktail hour followed by a classic New Orleans style wedding buffet catered by Dickie Brennan's. There will be things like gumbo, a veggie display, chicken, crawfish pasta, and a slow roasted round roast.

Will there be an open bar?

Yes, there will be an open call bar.

Wedding Registry and Gifts

Could you give me a link to your wedding registry?

A link to our wedding registry can be found on the registry tab of our wedding website!

Wedding Weekend Itinerary

What time should I arrive at your wedding ceremony?

The wedding ceremony will being promptly at 5 PM, so please arrive at least 15-20 minutes early to allow time for parking and walking up to the ceremony space.

What time will your wedding reception end?

The wedding reception will end at around 9:30 PM to 10 PM.

Will there be a time gap between your wedding ceremony and reception?

There will be no gap, we will second line directly from the wedding ceremony into the reception!