Planning
Destination:
by Jessica Bayard
Since New Orleans holds the number two spot in
on in the city on the proposed day of your wedding so that you’ll know what the local traffic looks like, as well as the availability of accommodations.
the U.S. for destination weddings, we put together a step-by-step list of how to plan a wedding (from afar) in the Big Easy. Happy planning!
So before you set your date in stone, check out these websites:
Step 1: Start Pricing Flights.
www.neworleansonline.com/calendar
If your guests can’t get to your wedding, you don’t have a wedding! Even if you are not paying travel expenses, figure out the best rates and flight times that will allow everyone to arrive expeditiously.
www.neworleanscvb.com/calendar-events Both are excellent tools to help you choose the perfect wedding date and not conflict with Mardi Gras, the French Quarter Fest, Jazz Fest, and every other mega party that New Orleans throws.
Step 2: Check All New Orleans Events Calendars Before Choosing a Date.
North Photography
New Orleans is famous for its laissez-faire attitude, but it’s also known for its never-ending festival season. It would be wise to figure out what is going
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