Travel
Travel Note
Visit Baton Rouge
For those looking to make a vacation out of this, please see Visit Baton Rouge for recommendations on restaurants, things to do, local events, and recommendations.
Hotel
The Cook Hotel and Conference Center at LSU
We have negotiated a rate here for our wedding weekend. The hotel is just a 15 minute walk or 4 minute drive from where the reception will be held. They offer multiple room options to meet your needs. The hotel is located on campus, overlooking University Lake. There is also a museum located within the hotel. For reservations, please call (225) 383-2665, ask to be directed to the hotel's front desk and reference the Lauve/Dies wedding.
Hotel
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
We have reserved a block of rooms for our guests which will be available at a special rate starting at $149/night for Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. In order to secure this rate, rooms must be booked by April 2, 2024 and can be booked for a single night or multiple nights.
House Or Rental
VRBO / Air BNB
There are several houses available to rent close to the church and reception. The houses are of various configurations and accommodate different guest counts. If interested in renting one of these homes with friends and/or family, please visit VRBO.com or Airbnb.com. To find properties close to the church, look in the areas "Woodgate, Woodstone, Kenilworth, Oak Hills, and South Baton Rouge". For properties close to the reception, look in "LSU Campus, Garden District, and Southdowns." Once you have booked, please email lauvedieswedding@gmail.com so the list can be updated.
Flight
Baton Rouge (BTR)
The closest airport is Baton Rouge Metropolitan airport (BTR). BTR is the second largest commercial airport in Louisiana by passenger volume, providing global access through frequent flights on American, Delta, and United to five major hubs: Atlanta (ATL), Charlotte (CLT), Dallas-Ft. Worth (DFW), Houston Intercontinental (IAH) and Washington DC (DCA).
Flight
New Orleans (MSY)
There are likely more direct and less expensive flights to New Orleans as compared to Baton Rouge. The drive is just under 1 hour and car rentals are available at the airport.
Travel Note
Tiger Airport Shuttle
Tiger Airport Shuttle is a professional transportation provider serving Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Give us a call, we'll get you there without all the hassle. Whether you’re a first time visitor or a returning customer, we think you’ll agree. Tiger Airport Shuttle is the best choice for quick, convenient transportation to and from Baton Rouge Metropolitan Airport (BTR) in Downtown Baton Rouge and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) in Downtown New Orleans.