FAQs

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What should we wear?

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👗 Semiformal Spring Attire! Black Tie Optional:) 🌸 Women: Cocktail or midi dresses, or chic jumpsuits in light colors or florals. Wedges, flats, or block heels are best for the grass. 🤵 Men: Dress pants (no jeans!) with a button-down. Ties and jackets optional but encouraged.

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Are kids allowed?

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As much as we love your little ones, this will be an adults-only celebration. Enjoy a well-deserved night out!

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Is there parking?

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Yes—self-parking only. Once you’re parked, staff will guide you to the ceremony.

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Where should we stay?

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See the Travel tab for booking info! • 🏰 Houmas House Inn – stay right on the estate for the full experience • 🛏️ SpringHill Suites – comfy & nearby

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Can I bring a date?

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Your invite will say “Guest” if you have a plus-one. If not, we’d love for you to bring your solo sparkle and celebrate with us!

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What's on the menu?

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Soup: • Bisque of Curried Pumpkin, Crawfish, and Corn Cocktail Hour Hors d'oeuvres: • Applewood Smoked Bacon Wrapped Shrimp • Sesame Seared Tuna (Served with soy aioli on rice cracker-gluten free) • Grilled Cheese (Boursin and brioche grilled cheese sandwich with fig marmalade) • Crab Cake Canapes (Served on toast with a chipotle remoulade sauce) Entrees: • Roasted Breast of Duck & Candied Yams with Pecan Praline Sauce • Sliced Roast Prime Rib of Beef with Cream Potatoes (Served in natural jus, accompanied by homemade rolls, and condiments) • Louisiana Seafood Pasta (Crawfish, and shrimp in creole tomato cream, tossed with penne pasta) • Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Roulade with Vegetable Medley (with saffron and tasso cream)

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Open bar?

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Yes! A full premium bar will be flowing—because love is intoxicating. (Dance floor participation may be linked to bar participation *wink wink*)🥂

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DJ or Band?

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DJ! My only rule: empty dance floors are illegal. Bring your moves—funky, sassy, or questionable—all are welcome! 🕺💃

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What will seating look like?

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Ceremony: •First 3 rows, on both sides, will be reserved for family. Reception: •2 family tables reserved on each side of the reception space (4 reserved tables total). •There will be 17 round tables total with about 8-7 chairs per table. •The rest will be cocktail-style, which means not every guest will have a chair but don’t worry—there’ll be lots of space to mingle and relax!

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Where can we put gifts?

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If you bring a gift or card, a gift table will be near the entrance before you enter the ceremony.

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Will there be a money dance?

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Yes! Bring cash if you’d like to participate because it’s a fun tradition—and a great excuse to dance with us.💸

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Bouquet or garter toss?

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Nope! We’re skipping both. More time on the dance floor = more fun for everyone!

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Cake Flavors?

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Wedding Cake: white almond cake, sweet old fashioned bakery icing and a strawberry buttercream filling Groom's Cake: white cake soaked in espresso, mocha buttercream, espresso ganache