Amelia and Katherine
The Wedding
Saturday, December 5, 2026
The Ceremony
December 5, 2026
4:00 pm
The Columns
New Orleans, LA
BLACK TIE OPTIONAL
Make sure to arrive early
The Reception
December 5, 2026
5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
The Columns
New Orleans, LA
Cocktails following the Ceremony
Dinner and Dancing
Events
The Welcome Party
December 4, 2025
6:00 - 9:00 PM
The Country Club
New Orleans, LA
COCKTAIL ATTIRE
Travel
Flights
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Short ride from the airport to nearby hotels via ride-hailing. More information can be found below.
Hotel
The Pontchartrain Hotel
A room block is available at the custom booking link below before November 3, 2026
Registry
Having you with us on our wedding day is the greatest gift! For family and friends who have asked, we’ve also put together an online registry.
Questions
As you plan your trip to New Orleans, please feel free to reach out to our wedding planner, Michelle Norwood, with any questions. We have included answers to some frequently asked questions below.
What type of weather should we plan for?
Early December in New Orleans is usually mild. Average temperatures will likely be between the low 50s to the upper 60s during our wedding weekend, but the weather in New Orleans can be unpredictable. We recommend planning for a light coat or wrap, especially for the evening, and checking the forecast the week of!
Weather permitting, the ceremony and cocktail hour will be held outdoors at The Columns. The reception will take place indoors, with access to outdoor courtyard and patio spaces.
Will transportation be provided for the wedding events?
Transportation will be provided for all wedding events. For both the welcome party and the wedding day, shuttles will run continuously between The Pontchartrain Hotel and the venues.
On Friday, shuttles will operate between 5:30 PM and 7:00 PM, and on Saturday between 3:00 PM and 3:45 PM. We encourage guests to arrive a bit early for the ceremony at The Columns so there’s time to get settled and comfortably seated.
If you prefer to drive or use a rideshare service, you’re more than welcome to do so. Addresses for the welcome party and wedding day venues are listed below.
Welcome Party
The Country Club
634 Louisa St
New Orleans, LA 70117
Wedding Day
The Columns
3811 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
What transportation options are available for travel to and from the airport?
Traveling from Louis Armstrong International Airport to our recommended hotel typically takes 20–40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Rideshare services are readily available, with a short 2–5 minute walk from baggage claim to the pickup location.
Our wedding events will take place in the Garden District and the Bywater, and a car rental is not necessary for traveling to and from the venues. That said, if you prefer to rent a car, parking at our recommended hotel starts at approximately $50 per night.
Will children be invited to the wedding events?
Our welcome party, wedding ceremony, and reception are adult-only events. If you’ll be traveling with children or pets and need sitter services, our planner would be happy to provide referrals. Please note that The Country Club is a 21+ venue.
Are guests allowed to take photos during the ceremony?
We’d love for our photographer to capture the ceremony, so we kindly ask that guests refrain from taking photos during that time. Once the celebrations begin, feel free to snap away. We would be thrilled if you shared your favorite shots with us afterward.
