-The church can accommodate approximately 3x the number of people we’ve invited, which means people attending our wedding have plenty of room to socially distance! -We ask that all guests inside of the church wear their mask at all times. -For those who choose to receive communion, we encourage social distancing while in line. The priest and Eucharistic Minister will be asked to wear their masks while giving communion.
-The outdoor space for the reception can accommodate approximately twice the number of guests we are expecting. -Weather permitting, the reception will be entirely outdoors (aside from the food stations, additional bars, and bathrooms). While inside, the venue requires that guests wear masks at all times. -We will not have a tent covering the reception site. If a tent is needed, it will not have walls. -The band will be set up an appropriate distance from the dance floor.
-Although it will not be a sit down dinner, there will be an assigned table for every guest if they'd like to sit down and place their belongings. The tables will be socially distanced from each other. -The venue will not allow guests to overcrowd and congregate at either the bar areas or food stations. -All passed hors d'oeuvres will be handed to guests on individual plates. -All food stations will have an attendant. There will be no self service buffet lines. -All wait staff will have masks and gloves on at all times.
Due to COVID, we will not be providing transportation. We encourage those not driving to the ceremony, to schedule a ride share service in advance. The ceremony will last approximately 1 hour. The venue for the reception is 15 minutes from the church.
The church is within walking distance for our out of town guests staying in hotels downtown or in the French Quarter. For those driving to the church, there is no on street parking or free parking anywhere; however, there are many pay to park places within walking distance.
Due to COVID, the venue is not providing valet parking, but there is ample free parking on location.
The dress code for our wedding is Black Tie. Gentlemen are required to wear tuxedos and ladies should wear a floor length dress or a formal cocktail dress. We ask that guests stay appropriately dressed for the duration of the occasion.
While we love your little ones, our wedding weekend is an adult-only occasion. If you are in need of child care services during the time of the wedding, please let us know and we can help arrange for a babysitter in the area.
Your presence is your present! However, if you do feel inclined to give a wedding gift, we kindly ask that those are not brought to the reception. Gifts can easily be shipped to our DC address through our wedding registry. We can control when gifts get delivered if shipped through Zola. This will prevent having gifts arrive while we are on our honeymoon.