Barrel Proof

Welcome Party

Muriel's Jackson Square

Rehearsal Dinner

Trinity Episcopal Church

Ceremony

Pavilion of the Two Sisters

Reception

The Gold Mine Saloon

After Party

The Westin New Orleans - Riverbend Ballroom

Farewell Breakfast

Spring

Our Wedding

Medical School Romance

Grace and Andrew began their medical school careers at Tulane in the fall of 2020 at the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Grace swore that she would never consider dating a classmate, but obviously made an exception for the (cute!) tall, bespectacled guy who always had his camera on during Zoom classes. Grace and Andrew's best friend, Tina (bridesmaid), saw their compatibility long before they even met or laid eyes on each other in November of their first year. Andrew remembers seeing Grace sitting with some friends during an outdoor gathering, the first time they were in the same place together. They proceeded to study for many exams together, celebrate every Mardi Gras, evacuate the city as a team when Hurricane Ida hit New Orleans in 2021, and navigate the process of couples' match for residency. Pictured below: (1) Andrew &amp; Grace's first Mardi Gras together, about one month into dating; (2) graduation from the Tulane University School of Medicine

The Proposal

Andrew proposed on (05.08.24) in front of the house that both Grace's father and grandfather grew up in. Located in beautiful Uptown New Orleans, 2002 General Pershing Street captures much of the sentimental value of the city for the Posey family. The ring Andrew proposed with was custom made by the talented Mr. Bill Noto, father of Grace and Andrews' best friend (and groomsman), Klay. To Grace's surprise, some of her closest friends, Tina, Madeline, Laila, and Sydney popped out of the bushes to take photos and celebrate with the couple after Andrew got down on one knee. The best day ever was continued at Mandina's for dinner (a favorite restaurant), then at Port Orleans for drinks where Grace and Andrew had their first date. Andrew organized a surprise party there with many of their cherished medical school friends/classmates. The night was topped off with adventures on Frenchman Street.

Our Story

Photos

Jack (aka Bubby) is essentially the male version of Grace but better in every conceivable way. She considers him her twin soul and best friend. Grace would not be where she is without her fiercest protector. Now a resident of Los Angeles, Jack excels at everything he puts his mind to there. 

Mr. Jack Posey

As Andrew's sister, Caroline has always been his best friend and sounding board. She has always been willing to offer sage advice and was also responsible for Andrew trying his first ever coffee drink. She encourages others to be their best selves and her strong senses of justice, compassion, and honesty have always inspired Andrew.

Ms. Caroline Parker

Grace will forever be grateful for 7th grade orchestra class because it introduced her to the tiny, feisty girl with the violin who would become her life-long friend. Sydney is fiercely loyal friend, gifted musician, and brilliant immunologist. 

Dr. Sydney Ann Kee

The dynamic duo of Rose and Posey was established at Cooper Middle School circa 2007. Grace has always been honored to be closely associated with the creative, sweet, and highly intelligent Caitlin.  She cannot imagine a life without the Tar Heel to her Demon Deacon, and would never want to!

Ms. Caitlin Rose

Simra is practically a member of the Posey family. She has been a light in Grace's life since they met at Wake Forest in 2013. Simra can also be counted on to provide niche SpongeBob references paired with her infectious giggle at any moment.  Hit her up for your event planning needs!

Ms. Simra Ranginwala

Heather is both a world-class traveler and world-class friend. She is the life of every party (especially at Mardi Gras), a quality that Grace quickly noticed when they met living on their mold-infested freshman hall at Wake Forest. Meeting Heather made the intermittent respiratory illnesses well worth it. Contact her for all your trip planning needs!  (lol)

Ms. Heather Livingston

In college, the running joke was that Tammy and Grace are polar opposites of one another. It was the charismatic, hilarious, and extroverted Ms. Allen who ensured Grace's work-life balance when she was struggling through the premed curriculum at Wake Forest. To this day, Tammy brings joy and laughter wherever she goes.  

Ms. Tammy Allen

Grace could not have made it through medical school without Tina. The Christina to Grace's Meredith, Tina never ceases to amaze everyone around her. Dr. Reddy is well on her way to becoming an exceptional cardiologist and Grace looks forward to continuing to consult her frequently.

Dr. Tina Reddy

ONH/Liv is Andrew's ENT co-resident and a true cajun. She has been best friends with Grace and Andrew ever since they met up in New Orleans for drinks (to get to know each other as future colleagues) the day after the engagement. From playing the banjo to removing tonsils at a record pace, there is truly nothing ONH cannot do. 

Dr. Olivia Nixon-Hemelt

A philosopher and psychiatrist, Hanna is Grace's treasured co-resident/bestie. She has made countless delicious meals to help power through the toughest days at Barnes Jewish Hospital and her presence makes St Louis feel like home. Fun fact: Tina (also a bridesmaid) and Hanna grew up in Texas together! 

Dr. Hanna Kinzel

Hailing from New Orleans, Klay and their family were Andrew and Grace's social support, local guide, and crawfish boiler extraordinaire. From pickup basketball after exams to attending the Endymion Extravaganza together, spending time with Klay was instrumental in shaping Andrew's (and Grace's) New Orleans experience.

Dr. Klay Noto

Rohit and Andrew met early in the first year of medical school at Tulane on an outdoor basketball court where they quickly formed a friendship. It was through Rohit that Andrew first met Grace at a birthday gathering and he and his wife Tina (bridesmaid) were the first people to visit Grace and Andrew in St. Louis.

Dr. Rohit Rao

Dan and Andrew first became life-long friends during orientation at Amherst, but their connection goes all the way back to their dads rooming together in college and a trip Dan's family took to Colorado in the early 2000s. They decided to continue the tradition, living together for their last three years at Amherst.

Mr. Dan Langa

Justin and Andrew met early during their freshman year of college. Having taken a gap year, Justin was the only person old enough to go to a bar with Andrew on his 21st birthday and bought him his first legal beer. While living together in college they would frequently accidentally stay up late the night before class talking. Since they graduated, Justin and Andrew have continued to regularly have adventures while visiting each other in NYC, New Orleans, and LA.

Mr. Justin Henriksen

Andrew first met Michael (Rio) when Michael approached a group playing Spikeball on the freshman quad at Amherst. Over the years they became fast friends through their love of nature, shooting hoops together during Rio's offseason, and heartfelt conversations. Since graduation they have seen each other while Rio was getting his masters in Belfast, NI and a weekend together in New Orleans.

Mr. Michael Riopel

Jeff and Andrew met during their first month of college and quickly became good friends, only later realizing that their dads had graduated in the same class from Amherst. Some of Andrew's favorite memories from college are long runs with Jeff through the natural landscapes surrounding Amherst. More recently, Andrew was an usher in Jeff's wedding to fellow Mammoth, Dr. Camille Herzog.

Mr. Jeff Ewing

When Andrew and Doug first connected they were about to graduate from college and move to Colorado Springs for work, a place neither of them had any connections. They quickly bonded over a love of James Taylor and Colorado beer. During the COVID shutdown, Doug and his wife Kyla were Andrew's "COVID pod" and spent many days going for long walks and even viewed the Thunderbirds when they flew over Colorado during their salute to healthcare workers.

Mr. Doug Palmer

Sam was one of Andrew's first friends at Amherst and spent the entire first weekend of freshman year hanging out including going to the season opening football game together. Since then, they have shared many experiences big and small, from playing squash in the afternoons junior year to trips to NYC, San Francisco, and Breckenridge.

Sam Procter

Wedding Party

Q + A

Rental cars: if you want to rent a car while you're in the Crescent City, we recommend considering an SUV... the roads are fairly treacherous &amp; potholes abound. If staying at the Westin, daily valet and self parking garage parking are available. Rates vary, but self parking can be linked to your room charges by downlading the Premium Parking App. Note: Valet car retrieval at the Westin typically takes 15 minutes but can become very backed up during peak rush times (such as check out on a Sunday morning), so allow considerably extra time in your planning. One Sunday morning we experienced a 45 minute wait for our car. Will I need a rental car? Depending on where you choose to stay, you may not need a rental car. Ubers (and even cabs) have reasonable rates for transportation to and from the airport and in and around the city. If you are staying at the Westin, the French Quarter and local dining and shopping are within walking distance (see "Things to Do" tab). Streetcar: the street car is a fun &amp; safe way to get around in New Orleans! Download the Le Pass app for tickets, etc. Transportation from the ceremony to the reception: this will be provided for all guests! We will travel in style (by bus) from the Westin hotel to church in the Lower Garden District to the reception in Mid City and back to the Westin on the wedding day!

We have reserved a block of rooms which can be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.

The Westin New Orleans

Travel

Our Favorite New Orleans Restaurants

1. Pho Tran, Lilly's Cafe ~ excellent Vietnamese food2. Mandina's ~ Creole/Italian fusion (our favorite spot in the city!)3. Barracuda Tacos ~ fabulous vegetarian options4. Gris Gris ~ "elevated Southern classics"5. Riccobono's Panola Street Cafe ~ our favorite brunch spot6. Ruby Slipper ~ multiple locations in the city, yummy brunch7. Superior Seafood ~ quintessential NOLA (check out the frozen drinks!)8. Parkway Bakery &amp; Tavern ~ best po-boys in the city in our humble opinion (Grace asserts that Domilise's is a close second while Andrew favors Mahoney's)9. Budsis ~ unbelievable Thai food

Coffee Shops

1. French Truck - multiple locations throughout the city, tends to be slightly darker; excellent chicory coffee2. Mojo - another local chain and the Magazine location was a frequent study date spot in med school3. Coffee Science - many people's pick for best coffee in the city4. Cherry - specializing in lighter roasts, a smaller cafe perfect for stop during a walk5. Rue de la Course - slightly worse coffee than the others but excellent sandwiches and beautiful interior (including a lovely balcony)

Bars

1. Barrel Proof - site of welcome party2. Cure - smaller bar with up-scale drinks3. Hotel St. Vincent - outstanding bar space tucked away from the high traffic parts of the hotel4. Avenue Pub ~ a frequent haunt in medical school5. St. Joe's - dog friendly, neighborhood vibe with large back patio6. Port Orleans ~ location of our first date &lt;37. Pat O'Briens ~ ask Tom Parker about the Hurricanes8. Sylvain - home of an amazing version of NOLA's official drink: the sazerac9. Cooter Brown's - legendary Uptown sports bar10. Bulldog Uptown - wide beer selection with beautiful outdoor patio

IN AND AROUND THE FRENCH QUARTER

The restaurants, shopping, and general debauchery of the French Quarter are largely accessible by foot from the Westin Hotel. Restaurants and shopping nearby: Cafe Du Monde, Cafe Au Lait and Beignets800 Decatur StreetCASH ONLY Central Grocery, best muffulettas in the city923 Decatur Street Mother's Restaurant, Cafeteria Style local fare401 Poydras Street The Shops at Jax Brewery600 Decature Street French Market Shops1008 North Peters Street Canal Place ShoppingSame complex as the Westin Hotel

Well Known French Quarter Establishments

Galatoires (jackets required)209 Bourbon Street Brennan's 417 Royal Street Court of Two Sisters613 Royal Street Acme Oyster House724 Iberville Street Pat O'Brien's718 St. Peter Street Old Absinthe House240 Bourbon Street Muriel's Jackson Square801 Chartres Street Other good bets: Red Fish Grill115 Bourbon Street

Things to Do

Registry

The best gift you can give us is sharing in the joy of our wedding day. For those who wish to do something more, please consider making a donation to one of the organizations listed below, all of which support causes important to us. A more traditional gift registry can be found under the "registry" tab.

World Central Kitchen<a href="https://wck.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://wck.org/</a> St Louis Public Radio (STLPR)<a href="https://www.stlpr.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.stlpr.org/</a> Coalition to Restore Costal Carolina (CRCL)<a href="https://www.crcl.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.crcl.org/</a> Planned Parenthood<a href="https://www.plannedparenthood.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.plannedparenthood.org/ </a> Louisiana SPCA<a href="https://donate.louisianaspca.org/campaign/689857/donate " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://donate.louisianaspca.org/campaign/689857/donate </a> Humane Society of Missouri<a href="https://hsmo.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://hsmo.org/</a>