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OUR STORY

Alex Kramer and Eric Schmitt met while both living at The Saulet Apartments in New Orleans. Eric had been living in New Orleans for a year already, working on the Mississippi river, when Alex moved to town to complete her pre-requisite courses for medical school. They met at a hurricane party, and while hurricane Marco fizzled, their relationship blossomed. They've spent the last few years exploring New Orleans, traveling together and with friends, and generally letting the good times roll. In 2022, Alex moved to Memphis to start medical school at UTHSC. Alex and Eric have found ways to grow together while they navigate their current chapter apart. In July of 2023, Eric proposed on the banks of the Mississippi, in an area where the two frequently enjoy Sunday morning beignets.

OUR CITY

We can't wait to welcome you all to New Orleans. The city where we met, fell in love, and have been lucky enough to build a wonderful community of friends along the way.

Our Story

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We have a room block at the Westin! You can book your room by following the link below. The Westin sits on the edge of the French Quarter and is a quick drive or 10 minute walk to our venue. Group rate expires 10/23/24 **The Westin is fully booked for the evening of November 21st. If you need a place to stay Thursday night, please check availability of The Virgin Hotel or other hotels nearby.

The Westin New Orleans

We've added a room block at the Virgin Hotel! You can book your room by following the link below. The Virgin Hotel is in the Central Business District, a quick walk to the streetcar, Warehouse District dining, and the French Quarter. Our welcome party will be here. Room block closes 10/21/24

Some Other Hotels We Recommend

Cute and quirky hotel in the lower garden district.

Hotel Saint Vincent

A Bourbon street classic. If you want the balcony on Bourbon street, this is the place to do it.

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans

Home to the Carousel bar, Hotel Monteleone is a New Orleans staple.

Hotel Monteleone

AirBnb and VRBO also have numerous rentals available in New Orleans

Travel

Restaurants

Breakfast

Molly's Rise and Shine - Lower Garden District - Best breakfast overall. Best T-shirts too.Stein's Deli - Lower Garden District - Local Jewish DeliLoretta's Pralines - French Market - Our favorite beignets!Ruby Slipper Cafe - Multiple locations - Best brunch spot for groups!

Brunch and Lunch

Turkey and the Wolf - Lower Garden District - Playful sandwich shop.Mahoney's Po-Boys &amp; Seafood - Lower Garden District - Magazine street Po-Boy spotMuriel's Jackson Square - French Quarter - Upscale brunch and an in-house ghostAtchafalaya - Uptown - Homestyle cajun brunch with a bloody mary barBahn Mi Boys - Lower Garden District - Vietnamese Bahn Mi sandwiches with New Orleans flair

Dinner

Peche - Warehouse District - Our favorite restaurant in town. Big emphasis on seafood and cajun flair.Cochon - Warehouse District - Peche's sister restaurant, pork focused. This is where we went on our first date! Great bourbon selection.Mister Mao - Uptown - Self described "tropical roadhouse," expect funky, spicy, tasty small platesBrennan's - French Quarter - Classic New Orleans fareElizabeth St. Cafe - Lower Garden District - Elevated Vietnamese cuisine with a twist. *Only has outdoor seating

Dessert/Drinks/Snacks

LaFitte's Blacksmith Shop&nbsp;- Oldest bar in the USBarrel Proof&nbsp;- Lower Garden District bar with great bourbon selectionPat O'Brien's&nbsp;- A New Orleans staple, but be sure to sit in the piano barHot Tin&nbsp;- Garden district rooftop cocktail barThe Virgin Hotel Rooftop&nbsp;- Rooftop bar in CBDDouble Dealer&nbsp;- Speakeasy near the quarterThe Beach&nbsp;- Early 2000s bops on blast in an open courtyardThe Dungeon&nbsp;- Their signature drink is "the key to the chastity belt" and I think that's all you need to knowTropical Isle&nbsp;- "The Hand Grenade" is Alex's favorite touristy drinkSt Pizza&nbsp;- Best pizza in New Orleans, available by the slice at their ordering window

Live Music

Tipitinas - Uptown haunt with local headlinersRock N Bowl - Perfect for Zydeco ThursdaysFrenchmen Street - Street full of live music and brass bandsBlue Nile - Catch local headliners on Frenchmen Street30/90 - Brass band downstairs, DJ upstairsCarousel Bar - Jazz band and a bar built into a carouselPreservation Jazz Hall - Historic Jazz hall in the french quarterCheck out https://wwoz.org/calendar/livewire-music for a full listing of live music in town

New Orleans Classics

The National World War II MuseumMardi Gras WorldTake a Swamp TourTour the Garden DistrictShop on Magazine StreetEnjoy the French QuarterPlay a round of golf at TPC (Home of the Zurich Classic) or City Park https://tpc.com/louisiana/ https://www.cityparkgolf.com/https-northcourse-ezlinksgolf-com/

Alex & Eric