Valerie & Matthew

Saturday, February 15, 2025 • New Orleans, LA

Valerie & Matthew

Saturday, February 15, 2025 • New Orleans, LA

Things to Do

Weekend Events

Friday, February 14, 2025

7:00pm - Krewe Bohème - The first of Mardi Gras Parades in the French Quarter for the year. With a route going from Decatur Street to Marigny Street, this parade has the distinct honor of being one of the first of Carnival season. Each year Krewe Bohème brings a visual and auditory feast of mystery, artistry and fun.

Saturday, February 15, 2025

5:00pm - 10:00pm - Wedding Time!

6:30pm - Krewe du Vieux - Not only is it our wedding night, but we are so excited to have the start of this Carnival parade begin a block away from the venue just after the cocktail hour. If we're lucky, we may get to sneak a peak of the 17 brass bands at the beginning before dinner begins! ;)

Sunday, February 16, 2025

11:00am - Send-Off Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters - We are inviting whoever would like to come to a late brunch to join us by making a reservation. We are not coordinating this on our end, so please visit the link above and make a reservation for your party at 11:00am (or whenever you would prefer)!

4:30pm - 'tit Rəx - This parade is the major one near the French Quarter for this Sunday. If you want to experience a shorter route but beautiful floats, this is the parade to experience!

Other Things to Do!

Food

Breakfast

Willa Jean - This chic cafe/restaurant has everything from fresh biscuits to amazing coffee and drinks, to full brunch. They take walk-ins only so be prepared to potentially wait!

Bywater Bakery - A local Bywater bakery that makes delicious breakfast sandwiches and King's cake for Carnival!

Molly's Rise and Shine - A great breakfast spot on the corner with an old diner feel, only open till 2pm Wed. - Mon.

Lunch/Dinner/Drinks

Sylvain - A southern bistro set in the French Quarter with amazing drinks and food!

Palace Cafe by Dickie Brennan - If you want AMAZING (and one of the original) Banana's Foster, come grab some dinner and dessert at this amazing classic restaurant.

Cochon - Well if you are in the south, you HAVE to try some of New Orleans' famous Cajun/Creole cuisine. This place has amazing gumbo and oysters!

Sneaky Pickle & Bar Brine - A great restaurant for vegan and gluten-free options in the Bywater area (near the venue). Open for both lunch and dinner!

Cafe Amelie - Another New Orleans classic with cuisine for brunch and dinner from gumbo to shrimp and grits.

Peychaud's at The Celestine - An amazing cocktail bar with speakeasy vibes and an outdoor terrace

Dessert

Cafe Du Monde - while this is a very popular destination, it's for good reason! They are known for their world-famous New Orleans beignets. If you are a coffee lover, enjoy their amazing coffee and chicory with a warn fresh beignet.

Drip Affogato - This is a FAVORITE dessert bar. That's right they have their amazing selections of different affogato's as well as fun cocktails and other sweet treats!

Live Music

Bacchanal Wine Bar - A quaint wine bar with hundreds of wine options, an outdoor patio, and live music EVERY day!

Fritzel's European Jazz Pub - Well you can't come to NOLA and not experience live jazz music! This spot is the oldest standing live jazz spot in the French Quarter with 365 days of music.

House of Blues: Voodoo Garden - This classic venue has it's restaurant open Thur. - Sun. and if you grab a bite or a drink they have live music starting at 4:00pm.