Our ceremony will take place at St. Francis Xavier Church, with the reception immediately following at The Higgins Hotel New Orleans. Please visit the Schedule tab for the ceremony and reception times and addresses.
Black-Tie Optional. Gentlemen are encouraged to wear tuxedos or dark suits, and ladies are invited to wear formal evening gowns or elegant cocktail dresses. We kindly ask guests to avoid dresses in white, ivory, or other shades of white.
Due to limited space, we are only able to accommodate guests included on your invitation. If your invitation includes an additional guest, this will be indicated on your invitation and reflected in your online RSVP. We truly appreciate your understanding and look forward to celebrating with you!
While we adore your little ones, our wedding celebration will be adults-only, with the exception of children who are part of the wedding party.
Kindly RSVP by November 1st. All RSVPs will be submitted online through our wedding website. Please visit the RSVP tab to submit your response. To ensure we are able to properly accommodate all of our guests, we greatly appreciate receiving your response by the requested date.
Yes! Please visit the Registry tab on our website to view our registry information.
Yes! We have reserved a special room block for our wedding guests at The Higgins Hotel. Please visit the Travel page of our wedding website to access the hotel booking link. To guarantee availability at our discounted group rate, reservations must be made by October 26, 2026. After this date, reservations will be accepted at the hotel’s discretion based on availability and prevailing rates. If you experience any difficulty booking within the room block prior to October 26, please contact us at maddiegabe2026@gmail.com for assistance.
We have reserved a block of rooms at The Higgins Hotel, where our reception will be held, for the convenience of our guests. While you are certainly not required to stay at The Higgins, we hope this provides an easy and convenient option for the weekend. Guests are also welcome to choose another nearby hotel or accommodation that best suits their plans. If you would like to reserve a room within our hotel block, please visit the Travel page of our wedding website for the booking link.
Yes! We will be providing transportation from The Higgins Hotel to St. Francis Xavier Church before the ceremony and from the church back to The Higgins for the reception. Transportation to the ceremony will depart from The Higgins Hotel. Guests staying at another hotel who have requested transportation will need to make their own way to The Higgins and arrive by the scheduled departure time. Specific shuttle times and additional details will be shared closer to the wedding. If you plan to use the provided transportation, please be sure to indicate your transportation needs when submitting your RSVP by November 1st. We need an accurate count in advance, so we cannot guarantee transportation for requests received after the RSVP deadline. Please note that return transportation to the church will not be available at the conclusion of the evening.
We kindly ask that you arrive at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church by 5:40 p.m. to allow ample time to park and find your seat. The ceremony will begin promptly at 6:00 p.m.
Yes. Parking is available in the main church lot, located to the left of the church when facing the front entrance. Additional parking is available in the school parking lot, located to the right of the church. We recommend arriving a little early to allow plenty of time for parking and seating before the ceremony begins.
Both the ceremony at St. Francis Xavier Church and the reception at The Higgins Hotel will be held indoors.
Our wedding ceremony will take place in a Catholic church, but it will not be a full Mass. We will celebrate the Sacrament of Matrimony, and the ceremony is expected to last approximately 45–60 minutes. Guests of all faiths and backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to join us for this meaningful part of our wedding day. A ceremony program will be provided to help everyone follow along and feel comfortable throughout the ceremony.
Our ceremony will be unplugged, and we kindly ask that all phones and cameras remain put away while inside the church. We have a wonderful photography team capturing these special moments and would love for everyone to be fully present and experience the ceremony alongside us. Following the ceremony, please feel free to take as many photos and videos as you’d like, we would love for you to capture and share the celebration with us!
St. Francis Xavier Church is approximately a 20 minute drive from The Higgins Hotel.
Yes. Self-parking is available in the National WWII Museum Parking Garage, located just past the entrance to The Higgins Hotel New Orleans. Guests attending the reception will receive 25% off the hourly parking rate for the evening. For guests staying at the hotel, discounted overnight parking is available for $40 per night plus tax.
Our reception will be hosted in traditional New Orleans style, featuring open seating rather than assigned seating. Guests will find plenty of seating throughout the reception, with a combination of traditional tables and comfortable lounge areas. Guests will enjoy passed hors d’oeuvres, followed by dinner served from a variety of food stations. We encourage you to enjoy the food, mingle with friends and family, and join us on the dance floor as we celebrate together.
New Orleans weather in November can be unpredictable. While late November is typically mild, temperatures can range from cool and crisp to surprisingly warm. We recommend checking the forecast closer to the wedding weekend and packing a light layer for the evening, just in case.
Uber and Lyft are generally the easiest and most convenient ways to get around New Orleans. If you are staying in or near the downtown area, a rental car is typically not necessary. The streetcar is a fun and charming way to experience the city, but it follows specific routes and is best enjoyed when you are not on a tight schedule. When traveling at night or in an unfamiliar area, we recommend using a rideshare app rather than traveling on foot. As with any city, we encourage guests to be mindful of their surroundings while exploring New Orleans.
New Orleans is full of incredible food, music, and culture. Please visit the Things To Do section of our website where we share some of our favorite restaurants, bars, and things to do around the city.