Jessica Crump
Rachel Weinhausen
Jessica Crump
Rachel Weinhausen
November 1, 2025
Schedule
Friday, October 31, 2025
Halloween
5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
UPDATED
There is no Halloween parade on Halloween but there are still endless fun activities happening around the city Take a look online and book tickets early, should you find a ticketed event that interests you (they always sell out). For those of you who are traveling, we highly suggest arriving early and participating. Just be sure to save your energy for the party on Sat! For parents (and those that just want to hang out): Join us for trick or treating in the Bywater. We will start at Clouet Gardens at 5pm for a kid-friendly community potluck/block party, and meander nearby to trick or treat in the neighborhood. Costumes highly encouraged ;) For non-parents: We plan to stop by the French Quarter and will be on Frenchman St/Decatur St to check out costumes from about 7pm-10pm. We won't be out late though, some come early if you want to find us and say hi!
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Reception
Sat, Nov 1, 2025, 5:30 pm - Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:00 am
Semi-formal, colorful attire is encouraged...think metallic accents, moody florals, decadent coats, and embellishments galore. Please check out this inspiration board for fun ideas: https://pin.it/6QarTfNIS (copy and paste)
EVENING SCHEDULE 5:30 - 6:00 Cocktails 6:00 - 7:00 Dancing (Ms. Martha & Her Goodtime Gang) 6:30 - 7:30 BBQ (The Joint) 7:30 - 8:30 Dancing (Ms. Martha & Her Goodtime Gang) 8:30 - 9:00 Speeches 9:00 - 10:00 Dancing (Dirty Rotten Snake in the Grass) 10:00 PM - Dancing 'til dawn (Party DJ) *No Kids Allowed* This is also an outdoor event with varying terrain (including grass), please wear suitable footwear. We recommend a thicker, chunky heel, platform, or flats. Check the forecast too, weather can change on a dime. Please see FAQs section below for more details.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Brunch
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
634 Louisa St., New Orleans, LA 70117
PLEASE BOOK YOUR RESERVATION ASAP @ https://thecountryclubneworleans.com/menus/drag-brunch/
The Country Club offers a *FABULOUS* drag brunch on Sunday by reservation only. If you are interested in having Drag Bruch at the Country Club, please make sure you make reservations as soon as possible (they fill up quickly). Jess and Rach may or may not be attending brunch, it depends on how late the evening goes. *There is another brunch offering at 1:00pm if you would like to attend later in the day.*
Pool Party/Recovery
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
634 Louisa St., New Orleans, LA 70117
If you are sticking around after the party, hang with us poolside at The Country Club. No kids are allowed. (Sorry, their rules, not ours). *$20.00 dollars will get you all-day access to the heated outdoor saltwater pool, hot tub, and sauna. We'll stay until about 4-5pm, as we plan to catch the Dia de los Muertos parade afterwards in the Bywater with Ez (processions starts at 7pm). We'll plan to arrive at the gathering spot at 6pm.
Dia de los Muertos parade
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
3301 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70117
Meet us down in the Bywater neighborhood to catch the procession which starts at 7pm (so come early). We plan to arrive around 6pm. Day of the Dead costumes are HIGHLY encouraged. If you are not wearing one, you will regret it. TRUST US 😘 This is a family friendly event. Follow @mayahuel.nola on IG for the latest event deets!
FAQs
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Are children invited?
Answer
Absolutely, but we ask that they only stay till 10 PM. Adult Swim after 10!
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Will there be a ceremony?
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No, Rach and Jess plan to have a private ceremony in the summer of 2025.
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Is this a Wedding?
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No, Rach and Jess legally married on August 20th, 2024, and would like to celebrate their love with their friends and family through dancing, live music, good drink, and great food.
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Nov 1st/2nd is Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Should we dress up?
Answer
We are politely asking that folks refrain from wearing sugar skull makeup to our party on Nov 1, but attire is entirely up to you. See Pinterest board for inspiration: https://pin.it/6QarTfNIS We do plan to acknowledge the holiday though and will set up an ofrenda in remembrance of our loved ones that are unable to celebrate with us. If you would like to take part, please bring a photo, a traditional dish, or a token of something that reminds you of your family member, and add it to the ofrenda upon arrival.
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If I bring an item for the ofrenda, do I need to take it home after the party?
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You are more than welcome to leave the item or take it home, that is entirely up to you, but please do not bring anything that is precious/irreplaceable. This is a party with a lot of guests and accidents do happen.
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Will there be parking?
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There will be plenty of street parking, but we want our guests to be able to enjoy themselves, so we suggest riding a bike or taking an Uber/Lyft.
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Do we need to bring a gift?
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No, but a donation towards their honeymoon would be welcome. Jess Venmo: @Jesscrump Rach Venmo: @Rachel-Weinhausen
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Will there be vegetarian food options?
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Yes
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Where should I stay?
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We recommend staying in the Marigny, Bywater, or French Quarter neighborhoods. These are close to our home and have endless walkable restaurants, bars, entertainment etc. We advise against staying in the Garden District, Uptown, or CBD because they are on the opposite side of town and will require either rental cars or Ubers/Lyfts. (We know it looks like it's only three miles away, but the commute is often more than 30 min).
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