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November 12, 2022
New Orleans, LA

Chelle & Randy

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We'll post questions as we get them, for all to see. Unless they're really personal and embarrassing and then, we'll post them here AND on Facebook.
Question

Where is parking for the ceremony & reception?

Answer

VALET: Hotel Monteleone, 214 Royal Street directly across from the ceremony & reception venue. SELF PARK: the closest lots are Premium Parking P145, SP+ Parking, and Premium Parking P194, all on Iberville Street.

Question

What about rehearsal dinner parking, for those of us attending?

Answer

VALET: Omni Royal Hotel, 621 St. Louis Street, 1 block from Tableau. SELF PARK: Premium Parking P149 or P249, both on Chartres Street.

Question

You say there's a "second line" between the ceremony and reception. What is that?

Answer

A second line is a walking street parade led by the bride and groom, a brass band, and followed along by all the guests! We will celebrate the start of our life together this way. The roots of this tradition began as African-American neighborhood celebrations. Read more here: https://www.neworleans.com/things-to-do/music/history-and-traditions/second-lines/

Question

I'm wearing heels to the wedding and worried that it'll be tough to dance the second line in them. What should I do?

Answer

This is a legitimate worry as the streets in the French Quarter are cobblestone. We'll be providing Cinderollies (https://www.cinderollies.com/) for ladies who need them. You're also welcome to bring a second pair of shoes with you for secondlining.

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What about kids?

Answer

If you're coming from afar (related to us or not) and have kids under 18 with you - please feel free to bring them! Let us know their ages! Much of our celebration is kid friendly and we will have group activities on site as well as across the street at the hotel. We have a babysitting service to help with the itty bitties too. If you are local (not staying overnight in NOLA) and are related to us - feel free to bring the kids! If you are local (not staying overnight in NOLA) and aren't related to us - let us know if you need babysitting help.

Question

I have some special food needs. What can I do?

Answer

We will be tree nut free and have vegetarian options. If you have other needs, please contact Chelle (gizmosmom1@aol.com).

Question

Is it safe to come to New Orleans?

Answer

While we feel safe here, we know that people who don't live here can be wary. If you decide not to attend because you have safety concerns, we understand. That said, this is a balanced article written by a local tour guide, and it's worth keeping around during your stay. https://freetoursbyfoot.com/how-safe-is-new-orleans/

Question

Tell us about your dress.

Answer

I am prohibited from doing this by my mother.

Question

Can I wear a suit; the instructions say "jacket and pants"?

Answer

You can wear whatever "jacket and pants" you want, even if they match as in "a suit". But if you wear a tux, you'll be mistaken for the wait staff.

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