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While we have decided to have an intimate ceremony, we invite everyone who loves us to join us in celebrating in beautiful New Orleans from October 12th to 15th. Your presence during this special weekend would mean the world to us.
While we have decided to have an intimate ceremony, we invite everyone who loves us to join us in celebrating in beautiful New Orleans from October 12th to 15th. Your presence during this special weekend would mean the world to us.
October 14, 2024
New Orleans, LA
#RoyaltyPersonified2024

Schedule

The Wedding Website of Tara Smith and Dimitrios Diaz
Here's what to expect for our wedding weekend. We will have a printed schedule available for each one of our guests upon arrival! We are so excited to celebrate with you!

Saturday, October 12, 2024

Welcome Event Reception

5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Embassy Suites New Orleans - Convention Center
315 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130-0000

Casual

This is actually a free event in the lobby of our hotel. We will use this as the landing pad to mingle with all of our guests, including those that are staying in other hotels. Please join us for a welcome gathering. This is an ALL GUEST event.

Night one Celebration

Sat, Oct 12, 2024, 8:30 pm - Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 2:00 am

Party/Casual

For those that choose to, we will be adventuring to Bourbon street ( using public transportation ) for pre wedding celebration. This is an ALL GUEST event.

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Family Day

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

New Orleans, LA
New Orleans, LA 70112

Today is meant for you and your families ( together or separate ) to tour the city at your own leisure.

Rehearsal Dinner

6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Dress Casual/ Party

This is an entire dinner with 2 alcoholic drinks included. Cash bar after everyone has reached the "Avg 2 drink" limit. We will utilize public transportation to this event as there is NO parking available at The Rusty Nail. This is an INVITED GUESTS event only. Please email or message either D or myself for any dietary restrictions that need to be accounted for. We'd like EVERYONE to be happy with the meal provided.

Last Big Hurrahhhhhh

Sun, Oct 13, 2024, 9:00 pm - Mon, Oct 14, 2024, 1:00 am

Party/Casual

We will be making our way back to bourbon street for another night of libations, music and revelry. Join if you dare! This is ALL GUEST EVENT

Monday, October 14, 2024

Arrival at the Chapel

2:30 pm - 2:45 pm

French Quarter Wedding Chapel
333 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70112

This event is black tie optional. Colors options to wear are any shade of purple or black with Red Accents. You can be as dressy or casual as you'd like. Think Victorian Gothic with elements of magical whimsy. Princess Bride meets Game of Thrones. Show me your creativity! Please be aware that we will be doing a second line parade at the end, wear shoes that are safe to wear on uneven pavement

We will be doing a second line after the ceremony to Jackson Square for pictures. This is an invite event only!!!!

Ceremony

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

French Quarter Wedding Chapel
333 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Please see dress suggestions above

If you arrive late to the ceremony, they have made it clear to us that you will not be allowed in. This is an invite only event

Second Line Parade and Pictures

4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

French Quarter Wedding Chapel
333 Burgundy St, New Orleans, LA 70112

Wear comfy shoes and shoes that are comfortable on uneven pavement

Come dance in the streets with us as we parade to Jackson Square with a five piece brass band leading the way! Beads and Hankies will be provided for those guests that RSVP! This is an ALL GUESTS EVENT!!!!!!!! Please meet us outside the chapel between 4 and 4:15. The parade will leave without you if you are late!

After Party at the bride and grooms suite

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans
315 Julia Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

Comfy

This is will be an open house type of event with cake and champagne and small bites. This is an ALL GUEST EVENT

Family Game Night/ Bon Voyage Gathering

Mon, Oct 14, 2024, 8:00 pm - Tue, Oct 15, 2024, 12:00 am

Embassy Suites New Orleans - Convention Center
315 Julia St, New Orleans, LA 70130-0000

Comfy/Pjs

Our last group get together, to unwind, chill and prepare for travel the following day. This is ALL GUEST EVENT!!!!

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