March 1, 2025. If we don’t hear from you by then sadly, we cannot accommodate you at our event. If you think you need more time to make a decision, please reach out us at mccraywedding2025@gmail.com to let us know.
Only names on the Save the Date and Invitation will be allowed to attend the wedding. We're intentionally keeping the group small to ensure we provide an enjoyable, low- to no-cost experience for our closest family and friends who have met both the bride and groom prior to the wedding.
Festive cocktail attire -- long or short dresses, slacks, collared button-up shirts are required. Ties and suits are preferred, but not required. Keep in mind, you will walk up and down stairs and be seated for portions of the wedding.
When you RSVP, we will ask for food allergies and restrictions and will work with Capulet to ensure there is something you can consume.
We will provide water, soda, beer, wine and standard liquor at no cost to you. If you plan to drink alcohol, please bring cash to tip the bartenders and drink responsibly. Also, if you plan to drink alcohol, we highly encourage you to use rideshare services or assign a designated driver to get home! We want everyone to get home safely.
There is street parking but no parking lot. Street parking is very limited and will require parallel parking, so we highly recommend using rideshare services (e.g., Uber/Lyft) to get to and from the venue, if possible. If you must drive yourself plan to arrive 15-20 minutes early to ensure you have enough time find parking.
If you are looking to get us something we kindly ask that you stick to items on our registry. We already have everything we currently need in our apartment and don't have any more storage space, so we’ve selected a few items that would complement our future first home or honeymoon.
Weather in November is historically very pleasant. It ranges 60-75 degrees F with mild humidity. However, November is the last month of hurricane season and weather in Louisiana is truly unpredictable, so we recommend you check the weather the week before the wedding to know what to pack if you are coming from out of town.
No, but we do have a discounted room rate blocked at Virgin Hotels New Orleans. The room block will be "first come, first served", however you can book at Virgin outside the room block using their website, if the room block is full. If you have a bigger group, we also recommend Airbnb; there's a lot of options in the Garden District, Mid-City, Central Business District (CBD) and Marigny. Be sure to read reviews and do your own vetting when using Airbnb.
We don't recommend it. Better to use rideshare (e.g. Uber/Lyft), public transit, or in major tourist areas, taxis are also available. Parking is incredibly limited in the city and typically you have to pay for parking. You're likely to spend more money and struggle to find parking if you rent a car. The only time it might make sense is if you are splitting the cost with 3-4 people and/or taking a day trip to Baton Rouge or Lafayette. NOTE: if you are a New Orleans first-timer, be advised there are lots of pot holes, uneven and tight streets. New Orleans roads are notoriously treacherous and if it rains, streets many streets do flood. So if you want to rent a car, you should consider your experience level driving in these types of conditions before making the decision to rent a car and be sure you have insurance coverage for the vehicle.
Check out the Things to Do tab for an extensive list of recommendations. Our favorite neighborhoods are the Garden District/Mid-City to eat and drink, and the Treme for cultural walking tours and historic sites. If you want to listen to Jazz music you have to go to Frenchmen Street in Marigny! And of course, if you’ve never been, the French Quarter and Bourbon Street are iconic tourist spots you may want to check out! (We highly recommend exploring outside the Quarter though!)
Leading up to the event, we kindly request you email mccraywedding2025@gmail.com with any questions/concerns.