Calcasieu

Rehearsal Dinner

NOLA Brewing Company

Welcome Party

Half Moon Bar & Restaurant

After Party

Il Mercato

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Reception

Spring

Our Wedding

Christian and Caroline met while living on the same floor their freshman year in 2015 at Tulane University in New Orleans. First just friends, they began dating after Mardi Gras in 2016 and have never looked back.

Since then, they've enjoyed 10 years of New Orleans and all it has to offer. 10 years worth of festivals, food, friends, and a unique culture that inspired them to call the city home.

On December 14th, 2024, Christian asked Caroline to marry him (with the ring box upside down) at New Orleans's Celebration in the Oaks at City Park, a yearly Christmas tradition they've done together since 2016.

Once engaged, we both knew we wanted to get married in city where our love began. We can't wait to celebrate with our closest friends and family as we begin this next chapter of our lives! Laissez les bon temps rouler!

Our Story

Photos

Susannah Bakke

Wedding Party

Dress Code

Q + A

We have reserved a block of rooms for the weekend at the Drury Plaza Hotel, please <a href="https://www.druryhotels.com/bookandstay/newreservation/?groupno=10161332" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">make your reservations</a> by Monday, March 9, 2026 to receive a group rate.

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

We have reserved a block of rooms for the weekend at the Hotel Saint Vincent, please <a href="https://saintvincentnola.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">make your reservations</a> by Monday, March 9, 2026 to receive a group rate. Please mention BakkeJamal wedding when making reservations.

Hotel Saint Vincent

Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans

Hotel Tonnelle New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District

Alder Hotel

Travel

Uptown

Audubon Park

Audubon Zoo

Cure

Dat Dog

Hot Stuff

Hot Tin

Miss Shirley's

Mister Mao

Molly's Rise and Shine

Snake and Jake's Christmas Club Lounge

Stein's Market and Deli

CBD/French Quarter

Audubon Aquarium

Beachbum Berry's Latitude 29

Copper Vine Restaurant

Jackson Square

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

The National WWII Museum

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Pat O'Brien's

R Bar & Royal Street Inn

The Spotted Cat Music Club

Willa Jean

Things to Do

Not using

Crate & Barrel

<a href="https://www.crateandbarrel.com/gift-registry/caroline-bakke-and-christian-jamal/r7378411" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crate &amp; Barrel Registry</a>

Williams-Sonoma

<a href="https://www.williams-sonoma.com/registry/6hg9kbh8rq/registry-list.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Williams Sonoma Registry</a>

Judy's at the Rink

<a href="https://judyattherink.myshoplocal.com/registry.cfm/53032/Bakke_Jamal/April-11-2026" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Judy's at the Rink Registry</a>

Honeymoon Fund

In lieu of physical gifts, please consider contributing to our <a href="https://www.christianandcaroline.com/registry" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">honeymoon fund</a>

Wedding Registry