Black Tie Preferred means the couple would prefer the men to wear a tuxedo to the event. If they do not own or want to rent a tuxedo, then dark proper dress suit is required (jacket and a tie required). Women can wear a nice cocktail evening dress or a dress pantsuit.
There are several places in the New Orleans area! You can call to set up an appointment, they accept also walk-ins, or you can call the location to give your measurements over the phone if you are traveling into New Orleans for the wedding. Here are some suggestions of places to rent tuxedos or suits: Perlis Clothing in New Orleans Tuxedos to Geaux in Metairie John’s Tuxedos in Metairie Rome’s Tuxedos & Suits in Metairie