Logement

Lodging

Hello all!  We have received the most questions so far regarding lodging options.  We've decided it may be helpful to post a few suggestions from places some of you have already booked and some good websites to search.  Hope this helps!

1.  Both the ceremony and reception are located in our favorite part of NOLA: Mid-City!  :)  (Lots of great restaurants and City Park nearby to explore as well... be we'll come back to that another time)

Link about NOLA neighborhoods: http://www.neworleansonline.com/tools/neighborhoodguide/

Don't feel as though you have to stay close to the venue if you want to explore the city.  It will only take about 20min tops to get to the venue via Uptown, the French Quarter or the Warehouse District just to give you an idea.  As far as public transportation... the street car is an option, but it may be limited depending on the direction you're trying to travel (and the weather might be iffy). Uber or renting a car might be most convenient depending on the number of days you'll be in town vs how many places you want to explore.  And please note the airport is in KENNER! :)  It'll take awhile for you to get in/out of town depending on traffic.  

2.  A few Mid-City lodging options for those choosing to stay nearby:

Canal Street Inn:  http://www.canalstreetinn.com/

3620 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119   504-483-3033

Degas House:  http://www.degashouse.com/

2306 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119

Ashton's Bed & Breakfast: http://www.ashtonsbb.com/

2023 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116

3.  Good websites to search for lodging:

Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/

Homeaway: https://www.homeaway.com/

L'emplacement

    

Ceremony

Sunday, February 5, 2017 - 4pm

First Grace United Methodist Church

3401 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119

http://www.firstgraceumc.org

For any of you wondering: why First Grace?  You won't have to ask after you visit.  It only took us one time and we never looked anywhere else.  We dearly miss our church home and family every week we are away.  The comforting hugs, uplifting songs, colorful company, meaningful words, shared laughs... just a few of many things that help you survive an exhausting week.  We are happy to share one of our special places with you.  Please enjoy reading an excerpt from the history on the church below:

On October 21, 2007, two years after Hurricane Katrina, two United Methodist congregations less than one mile apart merged to form a new body. The remnant of First UMC, an historically white congregation, and the remnant of Grace UMC, an historically black congregation, merged to form First Grace UMC.

In its first year, the worshiping congregation grew from 60 to more than 130. In addition, a missionary for Hispanic/Latino ministries joined the First Grace family and the Latino/a population has been steadily growing. As you can see with your own eyes, our congregation mirrors the diverse wonders of our city.

The sanctuary and building took on over five feet of water from the levee breaks of Katrina. We are still rebuilding.

Reception

Sunday, February 5, 2017 - to follow

Benachi House & Gardens

2257 Bayou Road, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70119

http://www.benachihouse.com/

Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous!  We saw this place and fell in love.  Have your cameras ready. :)  Lots of photo ops inside and out.  Ample street parking.  Some may want to Uber or carpool from the church to the reception.  Contact us if you need assistance.  Directions below.

Directions from Ceremony to Reception:

9 min (2.5 miles)

via N Carrollton Ave and Esplanade Ave

8 min without traffic

First Grace United Methodist Church

3401 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Head northwest on Canal St toward N Clark St

0.5 mi

Turn right onto N Carrollton Ave

0.9 mi

Slight right toward Esplanade Ave

174 ft

Turn right onto Esplanade Ave

1.1 mi

Turn left onto N Rocheblave St

203 ft

Turn right at the 1st cross street onto Bayou Rd

 

Destination will be on the left

256 ft

Benachi House & Gardens

2257 Bayou Road, New Orleans, LA 70119

La Nourriture

If you're curious why there was no section on your reply card to select a dinner option, it's because we're not going to feed you...  JUST KIDDING!  You should never find yourself hungry in the city of New Orleans.  I think you will find it a much harder challenge to STOP eating.  :)  Since we have many of you who are vegan/vegetarian, we decided to go with a fun option.  We have booked two caterers.  There will be several "tapas" style options served from both.  Enjoy a sneak peak of the menu below!  There will also be a selection of wine, cocktails... and of course, my personal favorite, dessert!  Bon Appetit.

Carmo Menu

http://www.cafecarmo.com/

Vegan Etoufee

Vegan Chicken Casamance

Carribbean Sweet Potato Salad wraps

Moroccan Couscous & Chickpea Salad

Creamy Cheesy Grits

White Rice

Nola Girl Menu

http://nolagirlfood.com/

Boudin Pot Stickers

Mini BBQ Shrimp Po'Boys

Jerk Chicken Tacos

Chicken and Sausage Gumbo