Cue the champagne and jazz horns
A Bachelorette Weekend in New Orleans
When I pictured the ultimate send-off into married life, I knew it had to involve great food, unforgettable cocktails, and a city with enough soul to match the occasion. Enter: New Orleans. The perfect blend of rowdy, romantic, and delicious.
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Where We Stayed — A Hidden Gem
We had the absolute dreamiest stay thanks to Dear Valentine—in one of their brand-new, not-yet-listed properties (!!!). The full listing will be live soon, and we’re working on a special discount code for anyone who wants their own little slice of NOLA magic. Highly recommend keeping your eye on it—this spot was it.
Cocktails we had at the house:
Negroni: Gin + Sweet Vermouth + Campari
Spaghett: Miller high life + Aperol + Lemon
Aperol Spritz: Aperol + Prosecco + Soda Water
Pickle Martini: Pickle Juice + Gin + Dry Vermouth
Goodie Bag items:
Here’s how it all went down:
Thursday — A Toast to the Weekend
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We kicked things off with drinks at the spooky and chic Hotel Saint Vincent, which honestly set the tone for the entire weekend. After catching up over cocktails and snapping a few photos under the velvet lights, we ubered over to N7—a French-Japanese hidden gem tucked behind a red wooden gate. The vibe? Parisian courtyard meets sultry garden party.
Friday — Love is brewing
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We started slow with a coffee stroll (because hydration + caffeine = essential) and we made our first stop to Ayu Bakery, a MUST if you ask me. A quick pit stop for tarrot reading a Bottom of the Cup, so fun and unique! A quick pit-stop at Erin Rose gave us frozen Irish Coffees (with a float of chartreuse) that deserve their own love letter. Before heading back to get ready for dinner, we found ourselves caught in a rainstorm… and in a wine bar (can you believe it)? Now, Patron Saint & a slice of pizza - yes please! Now, our dinner plans were originally at Sylvain, and while we had hoped to make it to Arnaud’s for a proper French 75, time got the best of us. Instead, we ended with a late-night jazz wander down Frenchman’s. Think live brass, second lines, and lots of dancing in the street.
Saturday — The Big Day Out
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This was the bachelorette's main event. We brunched at The Country Club, which means drag performances, jello shots, and more glitter than a disco ball. A fully “spritzed-out” pool party followed back at our Dear Valentine house and many spritzs and spaghets were enjoyed! We had dinner at Cane & Table, which felt like a tropical fever dream in the best way, and capped the night with a spooky/fun cemetery tour. Then things got a bit… crazy. One word… Marlot at Black Penny. Then we let the night carry us to Jewel of the South for drinks, musta had a crusta!
Sunday — See You Later, NOLA
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We had plans for Atchafalaya Jazz Brunch, but after a weekend full of laughs, cocktails, and very little sleep—we swapped it for a light lunch at Hotel Saint Vincent, coffee, and some much-needed packing time before heading to the airport for a little wine & fly.
The plans? Made by my sister and my best friend. Truly, a dream come true!