Omni Royal Orleans

Welcome Toast

Marche Wedding & Event Venue

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Second Line Parade

Reception

Newlywed Brunch

Welcome to our wedding website! We’ve created this site as a helpful resource for all of the need-to-know details in the lead up to our big day. Here you’ll find the schedule, hotel block details for those traveling, and some of our favorite spots to visit! Thank you for all the love and support. We can’t wait to celebrate this special day with our favorite people! Love, Kristen &amp; Sean

Our Wedding

Our Story

Claire Zeringue

Andrew Langston

Vanessa Martin

Brian Blume

Natalie Cline

Michael Blume

Elsa Kern

Kevin Blume

Kendall Booth

Joel Kern

Laura Nance

Gary Brenner

Courtney Geary

Drew Guin

Wedding Party

To obtain the special discounted group rate please click the direct booking link below.If you decide to call to make a reservation be sure to mention the "Kern/Blume Wedding".

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel

Located within the hotel

The Rib Room - award winning steakhouse, combining local cuisine with classic French dishes. Touché Bar - tiny gem on Royal Street, serving classic New Orleans cocktails alongside Po-boys, burgers, and salads. La Riviera - rooftop pool and bar with the best views of the historic Quarter buildings and the river.

Other Hotels Nearby

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter, an IHG Hotel

Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Hotel Monteleone

Hilton New Orleans Riverside

Windsor Court Hotel

The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

Accommodations

Transportation will be provided one way from the Omni Royal Orleans (hotel mentioned on our Accommodations page) to the wedding venue for the ceremony. The bus will be departing the hotel at 5 p.m. The hotel is an 8 minute walk from the venue!

Transportation

New Orleans is an enchanting city bursting with things to do and see. This list just scratches the surface, but hopefully gives you an idea of the variety of activities and local eateries you'll have at your disposal!

Places to Eat & Drink

Iconic New Orleans café known for café au laits, chicory coffee &amp; beignets since 1862. Take a seat at one of the many tables or step up to the to-go window for a bag of beignets and a cup of chicory coffee .

Cafe Du Monde French Market

Felix’s small façade on Iberville St. is the perfect place to snag a quick lunch in the Quarter. Promising some of the freshest oysters in town— opt for the raw or charbroiled varietals and grab a seat at the bar to enjoy a local beer while your order is shucked right in front of you.

Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Enjoy the notorious and widely-publicized “Hurricane." A vibrantly enticing shade of crimson, this rum-heavy drink has earned the bar its place among Nola’s French Quarter ranks.

Pat O'Brien's

This small, old-fashioned Italian-American grocery store located across from the French Market is known for their muffuletta sandwich - must try!

Central Grocery and Deli

The famous Carousel Bar &amp; Lounge is a hotspot that’s been spinning for 65 years in the Hotel Monteleone. Step up to the 25-seat revolving bar and check out the broad cocktail menu.

The Carousel Bar & Lounge

What many consider home to the best burger in the city, this Esplanade Ave. destination is a laid-back option for lunch and dinner.

Port of Call

Built between 1722 and 1732 by Nicolas Touze, is reputed to be the oldest structure used as a bar in the United States.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

Circa-1840 old-world grand dame of fine French-Creole dining &amp; birthplace of oysters Rockefeller.

Antoine's Restaurant

Brennan's

Tableau

Things To Do & See

The National WWII Museum

The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) is the oldest fine arts museum in the city of New Orleans, located in City Park. Be sure to also check out the Sculpture Garden which is free and conveniently located next to a beignet shop.

New Orleans Museum of Art

Historic music venue in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz.

Preservation Hall

The Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis, King of France, also called St. Louis Cathedral, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans and is the oldest cathedral in continuous use in the United States.

Kristen & Sean

Kristen & Sean

Photos

Through the Years

Engagement Photos