The Details
All the details for our day, gathered here with love.
We are so honored to celebrate this day with you. Below you’ll find the details for our wedding day — from transportation and timing to what to expect once we gather together. Our hope is that the evening feels beautiful, joyful, and unforgettable for everyone sharing in this moment with us.
Transportation
At 5:00 PM, a rental transportation company will pick up guests from City Park in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art and accompany everyone to Bayou La Terre in Kiln, Mississippi.
Kindly RSVP by May 15th if you will need shuttle transportation, so we may finalize an accurate guest count and arrange the appropriate number of shuttles.
Pickup Location
Transportation will depart promptly, so we kindly ask guests to arrive by 4:45 PM to ensure a smooth and relaxed departure.
New Orleans Museum of Art
One Collins Diboll Circle
New Orleans, LA 70124
At 8:00 PM, transportation will depart from Bayou La Terre and return guests to the original pickup location at City Park in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art.
If you will not be taking group transportation, you are warmly welcome to meet us directly at the venue.
Venue
Set among the trees and bayou, our celebration will take place at La Terre Institute for Community and Ecology
Venue Address
Bayou La Terre
2200500 Rue Laterre Road
39556, Kiln, MS
Event Timeline
4:45 PM
Suggested arrival time for transportation pickup
5:00 PM
Guest pickup at City Park in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art
Arrival
Arrival at Bayou La Terre in Kiln, Mississippi
Ceremony
6:30 PM
Wedding ceremony begins
DINNER
After the ceremony — Dinner will be served
CeLebration of love
Following dinner — Dancing and celebration
ShUTTLE dEPARTURE
Formal proceedings conclude and transportation departs back to New Orleans
Dress Code
We invite you to come as you would like to be remembered.
In keeping with Chinese tradition, Lauren will wear red to honor the customs and heritage of her ancestors. We kindly ask guests to refrain from wearing this color, so its significance may be reserved for the bride and honored in all of its meaning on our wedding day.
Broom Jumping Ceremony
As part of our celebration, we will honor the tradition of jumping the broom. For African people in the diaspora, this ritual holds deep cultural and historical meaning. It symbolizes sweeping away the past, clearing negative energy, and stepping into a new life together with love and intention. It also honors the memory of ancestors who were denied legal marriage during enslavement.
We include this tradition in reverence, love, and remembrance, as a way of carrying its legacy forward.
Return Transportation
At 8:00 PM, our transportation company will depart from Bayou La Terre and return guests to the original pickup location at City Park in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art.
FAQ
Where is pickup?
Pickup will be at City Park in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art in New Orleans.
What time should I arrive for transportation?
We kindly suggest arriving by 4:45 PM so you have plenty of time before transportation departs at 5:00 PM.
Can I drive separately?
Yes. If you will not be taking group transportation, you are warmly welcome to meet us directly at the venue, Bayou La Terre in Kiln, Mississippi.
Will there be return transportation?
Yes. Transportation will depart from Bayou La Terre at 8:00 PM and return guests to the original pickup location in front of the New Orleans Museum of Art.
Will any part of the event be outdoors?
Portions of the celebration may take place outdoors, so we encourage comfortable attire suited to the setting, season, and terrain.
We can’t wait to celebrate with you!!
What to Expect
Over the course of the evening, you can expect a heartfelt ceremony, a joyful broom jumping, a shared meal, and plenty of time for dancing and celebration. Our hope is that the night feels intimate, meaningful, and full of warmth in a beautiful setting.
Outdoor & Comfort
Portions of the evening may take place outdoors. We encourage you to dress in a way that feels comfortable for the setting, season, and terrain, so you can be present and at ease throughout the celebration.
Day-Of Contact
For any time-sensitive questions on the day of the wedding, a point of contact will be listed here closer to the date.