Make It A Weekend
Beyond An Appointment, It’s A Girls’ Weekend
Girls just wanna have fun! As the south’s bridal and debutante destination bridal parties often make a weekend out of their appointments. Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Covington, La. the southern charm of The Southern Hotel, fine dining, and bubbly makes for special memory for a lifetime.
316 Lee Lane
Covington, LA 70433
Where to stay
The Southern Hotel (I Do recommended)
True southern charm awaits you at this elegant hotel experience. Enjoy sipping wine or a speciality cocktail at their spirited bar and relaxing at the hotel’s spa.
Blue Willow Bed & Breakfast
de la Bealu B&B
Blue Heron Bed and Breakfast
Where to eat
Dinner Dining
Meribo Pizza
Right next door to I Do Bridal Couture: Covington, this delicious lunch or dinner option provides a wide variety of yummy dishes, wine, and champaign. Every bride who purchases a dress from I Do Bridal Couture: Covington will receive a free bottle of bubbly with your lunch or dinner.
Del Porto Ristorante
This elegant Italian option provides upscale dining with southern flair. The wine list is long and the original cocktails are to die for. Reservations required.
LOLA
LOLA is located in downtown Covington across the street from the St. Tammany Parish court house. The building that houses LOLA is the city’s’ historic train depot. The kitchen is in an actual train caboose. All the original doors and brick make this restaurant very unique. Large crowds fill the restaurant for weekly lunch and weekend dinners.
Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Yay!
Fat Spoon Cafe
This yummy option features unique dishes that are familiar to Southern Louisiana. Using homemade ingredients like corned beef and roast pork which form the basis of their signature spins on the Reuben and Cuban sandwiches as well as their Cochon de Lait po-boy.
Coffee Rani
Just a few steps from I Do Bridal Couture: Covington, this unique dining option is the perfect lunch spot for unique dishes and amazing coffee. Coffee Rani’s concept was created around fresh, healthy entree-style salads, grilled sandwiches and a variety of pasta selections. They offer many vegetarian options and have an amazing Sunday brunch. They serve only farm-raised, organic eggs sourced from Fisher Farms in nearby Abita Springs. Modern cuisine in a casual atmosphere.
Things to Do
The French Mix by Jennifer Dicerbo Interiors
Get a jump on your wedding registry with amazing home decor options at The French Mix. Located one block from I Do Bridal Couture: Covington
Abita Brewery Tour
Pass through the wrought iron gates into their visitor center. Take a guided or self-guided tour or of the brewery to learn about their brewing process and sample their lineup of beers or join fellow craft beer lovers in their Tap Room for a fresh pint at the bar. A Laissez les bons temps rouler! (Let the good times roll)
