Where is the wedding taking place?
Both the ceremony & reception will be at The Ballroom at the Charleston located at 900 Ryan Street, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
What time is the ceremony? What time is the reception?
The ceremony will begin at 5:30 pm and the reception will follow right after.
Will the wedding take place indoors or outdoors?
The wedding will take place indoors. The venue does offer a covered smoking area outside!
What is the dress code?
There is no specific dress code, however, we ask that you dress with the usual "wedding attire."
What type of food and drink will be served during the cocktail hour and reception?
There will not be a cocktail hour. The reception will have chacuterie & several appetizers. Main entrees are brisket & chicken and sausage jambalaya.
Will there be an open bar?
Unlimited beer and wine will be available on behalf of the bride and groom. Liquor & mixers will be available for cash/card purchase.
Is there parking available at the venue?
Yes! Our venue does offer parking on the south side of the building.
When will the reception end? Will there be an after-party?
The reception will end at 10 pm. There will be no official after-party, however we will be attending Blue Martini at the Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino following the reception!
How do I RSVP? When is the deadline to RSVP?
RSVP through this website no later than November 8.
Can I bring my kids?
Yes, kids are allowed, but you will be responsible for them as there is no babysitter provided.
Do you have a hotel block for guests?
We do not have a hotel block for our guests, however, we have placed links for hotels under the "Travel" tab of our website.
I'm visiting from out of town. What can I do while I'm in Lake Charles?
We have provided some fun things to do in Lake Charles under the "Things to Do" tab of our website.
Are you registered? Where should we ship your gifts?
Yes! We are registered through The Knot website as well as Amazon. The links are posted under the "Registry" tab of our website. Gifts should be shipped to 534 Dub Lane Lake Charles, LA 70611.
Can I take & post pictures of the wedding on social media?
We love photos! We do ask that you refrain from taking photos during the ceremony, we’d like that time to be unplugged. For the rest of the wedding, we encourage guests to post pictures using our wedding hashtag #MartinDownTheAisle so we can see them, too!
How will you communicate any updated information and/or changes before the wedding?
The best way for us to communicate any updated information &/or changes will be through our wedding website.
I have a question that I just can't find the answer to, what is the best way to contact you?
The best way to contact us is through Alyssa's personal cellphone number (337) 707-8959.
What's your wedding hashtag?
#MartinDownTheAisle