BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION of DAWN OWENS at
The Laurenia
234 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM Attire: Attire: Semi-Formal/Cocktail
Men are required to wear coats, pants and shoes.
Women should wear dresses, gowns or dressy pants suits.
ADULT ONLY EVENT!
BY INVITATION ONLY!YOU MUST RSVP TO ATTEND! Updated Guidelines for Covid-19: (8/22/21)INDOOR GATERING GUIDELINES
Masks are required at all indoor gatherings.
Proof of vaccination or negative PCR tests (NO older than 72 hours) will be required at all indoor gatherings at establishments included in these requirements.
https://ready.nola.gov/incident/coronavirus/safe-reopening/ SUGGESTED ACCOMODATIONS:The Troubadour Hotel1111 Gravier St, New Orleans, LA 70112
https://thetroubadour.com/The JW Marriott614 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/msyjw-jw-marriott-new-orleans/Room blocks may no longer be available.
ASK FOR "DAWN'S 50TH CELEBRATION ROOM RATES"NOLA HOTEL GROUP:https://www.boutiquehotelsneworleans.com/properties/Check in Dates: Friday, October 15, 2021
Check out Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021
HOTEL ST. PIERRE $199/Night
THE BLAKE HOTEL $189/Night
ST. JAMES HOTEL $189/Night
THE HOTEL COLLECTION:https://www.jcollectionhotels.com/destinationsCheck in Dates: Friday, October 15, 2021
Check out Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021
BOURBON ORLEANS $369.00/Night
HOTEL MAZARIN $329.00/Night
DAUPHINE ORLEANS $279.00/Night
MAISON DUPUY $330.00/Night
THE ROYAL SONESTAhttps://www.sonesta.com/us/louisiana/new-orleans/royal-sonesta-new-orleans?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gmbCheck in Dates: Friday, October 15, 2021
Check out Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021
Deluxe King Rooms: $279.00/Single, $279.00/Double, $319.00/Triple, $359.00/Quad
Deluxe Two Bedded Rooms: $299.00/Single, $299.00/Double, $339.00/Triple, $379.00/Quad
HOLIDAY INN-NEW ORLEANS-SUPERDOMEhttps://www.ihg.com/holidayinn/hotels/us/en/new-orleans/msydt/hoteldetail?cm_mmc=GoogleMaps-_-HI-_-US-_-MSYDTCheck in Dates: Friday, October 15, 2021
Check out Date: Sunday, October 17, 2021
Rates $159.00 plus tax single-quad
THINGS TO DO IN NOLATreehouse
https://www.instagram.com/treehousenola/?hl=enDRINK LAB NOLA
343 BARONNE ST NOLA 70112
https://drinklabnola.com/NOLA CITY LIGHTS
510 N Claiborne Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
http://www.nolacitylights.com/JAMNOLA
2832 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117
https://jamnola.com/MARDI GRAS WORLD
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.mardigrasworld.com/FULTON ALLEY
600 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.fultonalley.com/WHITNEY PLANTATION
5099 LA-18, Edgard, LA 70049
https://www.whitneyplantation.org/THE OUTLET COLLECTION AT RIVERWALK
500 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.riverwalkneworleans.com/SHOPS OF THE COLONNADE - FRENCH MARKET
700-1010 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116
https://www.frenchmarket.org/shopping/HARRAH'S NEW ORLEANS
228 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.caesars.com/harrahs-new-orleans/casinoAUDUBON AQUARIUM OF THE AMERICAS
1 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://audubonnatureinstitute.org/aquariumFRENCHMAN STREET
https://www.neworleans.com/plan/streets/frenchmen-street/
PLACES TO EAT IN NOLANEYOW'S CREOLE CAFÉ
3332 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA(504) 827-5474
https://neyows.com/DOOKY CHASE RESTAURANT
2301 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119
https://www.dookychaserestaurant.com/YVONNES IN NEW ORLEANS (VYOONES RESTAURANT)
412 Girod St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.vyoone.com/LI'L DIZZY'S CAFE
1500 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116
http://www.lildizzyscafe.net/OCEANA GRILL
739 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.oceanagrill.com/DRAGO'S - HILTON RIVERSIDE
2 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70112
https://www.dragosrestaurant.com/RED FISH GRILL
115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.redfishgrill.com/NEW ORLEANS FOOD & SPIRITS
210 Metairie-Hammond Hwy, Metairie, LA 70005
https://neworleansfoodandspirits.com/MURIEL'S JACKSON SQUARE
801 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116
https://muriels.com/GW FINS
808 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70112
https://gwfins.com/RUTH'S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE
525 Fulton St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.ruthschris.com/BRENNAN'S
417 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.brennansneworleans.com/GALATOIRES
209 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
https://www.galatoires.com/MR. B'S BISTRO
201 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130
http://www.mrbsbistro.com/MORROW'S
2438 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117
https://morrowsnola.com/ NEW ORLEANS TRADITIONS EXPLAINEDWHAT IS A SECOND LINE?
One of the most popular traditions during a New Orleans event is the famous second line parade. At a celebration, a brass band leads the guest of honor and their guests out of the venue signifying the event is over. A second line parade has two parts. The first line is usually a brass band . The honored host leads the second line holding uniquely decorated umbrellas or parasols. All the guests who want to join in the celebration make up the second line. The guests form a line behind the band and dance to lively music with handkerchiefs, cocktail napkins, and umbrellas in hand!
THE HISTORY OF THE SECOND LINE HANDKERCHIEF
The tradition for the second line handkerchief originated from the famous New Orleans jazz funerals. Many involved in the second line would either have an umbrella or parasol to add to the spirit of the procession. Those who did not have the umbrellas and wanted to join in the festivities would grab the nearest white handkerchief to wave in the air. The white handkerchiefs were often in the pockets of the gentleman in the old days, or the ladies’ personal handkerchief. Today any paper or cloth napkin has been used to wave in the air to allow you to join in and be part of the fun.
THE HISTORY OF THE SECOND LINE UMBRELLA
The true origin of the second line umbrella was never really documented, but the common sense of necessity combined with the rigors of a second line stroll through the French Quarter or older neighborhoods of New Orleans before air conditioning hit the city makes it easy to figure out. The idea of carrying an umbrella for shade was very common and it was also a symbol of southern style, femininity and grace. This umbrella became an accessory of choice for many southern weddings and was often an indicator of societal statue. Second Line Umbrellas now reflect attitude and personal style as they twirl and spin as if to say “laissez les bons temps rouler” (Let the Good Times Roll)!
We hope you can join us!FAQ
Do you have a hotel block for guests? Where do you recommend I stay?
Yes, please check out our Guest Accommodations for room block information. Although we would love for all our guests to stay in one of the preferred hotels, October is a busy month this year in New Orleans. Please try and book as soon as possible. We've also provided additional hotel information on the Guest Accommodations page. Please let us know where you are staying if not the preferred accommodations
What will the weather be like in New Orleans this time of year?Are kids welcome?
While we love your little ones, our wedding is going to be an adults-only event so that everyone can relax and enjoy the evening. We appreciate you making arrangements ahead of time and leaving the kids at home so you can celebrate with us.
The weather is warm, sunny, pleasant and is also the driest month of the year. Expect temperatures to be in the low to mid 80s.
What is the dress code?
Semi-formal / Cocktail
Laissez les bons temps rouler!