Lula Restaurant Distillery

Rehearsal dinner

Welcome Party: 404 Notre Dame St., P3 New Orleans, LA 70130

Wedding Day

Ceremony- St. Anthony of Padua 

Balcony Ballroom

Reception

Our Wedding

Like all great love stories, ours began a little unexpectedly—at one of our dear friend Jordan Fitzsimmons’ legendary parties back in 2016. It was a late night filled with laughs, card games, and new connections. That night, thanks to our friend Zack Musso, aka the captain of the card game, our first nicknames were born—nicknames that stuck, and so did we (eventually). Let’s just say the road to “us” wasn’t exactly straightforward. There were three first dates before the stars finally aligned. Our very first “date” was dinner at the Velvet Cactus… except Austin invited some of his friends, so of course I invited some of mine, and suddenly we were at a table of 20 having a full-blown friend-fest. Romantic? Not quite. Memorable? Absolutely! (Side note: half of this crowd is actually in our bridal party) We gave it another try about a year later—again at the Velvet Cactus, but this time with a smaller group. The night ended at Parlay’s, full of good vibes and great conversation. But I was a terrible texter and Austin assumed I had ghosted him (oops). Still, our friendship kept growing. We shared so many fun nights over the years, surrounded by friends and laughter. Little did we realize that something a little deeper was always brewing beneath the surface. Then came our last first date—a Pelicans game that turned out to be more than just a night out. (Thank you Alexis for pushing me to go!) I ended up getting picked to roll around in a pile of money on the court (yes, that really happened), and somewhere between the court and the chaos, we both knew: this date was different. This one was it. From that night on, things just clicked. What started as a friendship full of fun and fate turned into a love that feels like home. Of course, Louise had to approve of Austin as well. And she was head over paws when she realized this guy wasn’t going anywhere! Here we are, 3 years and 2 more dogs later, ready to live out our happy ever after!

Our Love Story

Our Story

Photos

Alexis Rogers

Amanda Parsons

Kaila Woods

Nina Wilson

Gabrielle Wilson

Danielle Raymond

Alexandra Rutledge

Scarlette Elwell

Jordan Fitzsimmons

Morgan Buras

Anna Lonergan

Andre Rutledge

Kyle Wilson

Christopher Wilson

Zachary Raymond

Brandon Petkovich

Blaine Tatje

William Grote

Mason Bonano

Taylor Elwell

Taylor Wegman

Craig Blakesley

Ryan Daigle

Darren Johnson

Ryan Bearden

Holden Rogers

Blake Killian

Savannah, Whitney, & Ella Parsons

Leo Wilson

Luca Woods

Art Raymond

Wedding Party

Q + A

We decided not to reserve a hotel block, because we want our guests to have the flexibility to choose accommodations that best fit their preferences, budgets, and travel plans. Whether you're looking for a cozy Airbnb, a luxury hotel, or a budget-friendly option, we want you to feel free to stay wherever you’re most comfortable. That said, we've included a list of nearby hotels and lodging options on our site to help with your search. If you have any questions or need recommendations, feel free to reach out—we’re happy to help!

This upscale New Orleans hotel offers a beautiful aesthetic and vibrant atmosphere.

NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans

Located just 8 minutes from our reception, this is the nearest 4-star hotel for those looking for a more upscale stay.

New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway

This is a nearby, budget-friendly hotel that's great for a comfortable and affordable stay.

Holiday Inn Metairie New Orleans by IHG

Travel

Things to Do

Registry

Katherine & Austin

Katherine & Austin

K&A