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Andrea + Brian: Latrobe’s New Orleans Wedding

Kristy — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:57:33 +0000

Carnival themes often plays a role in New Orleans weddings, but Andrea and Brian’s actually took place during Mardi Gras! Having attended Loyola University New Orleans (my alma mater too!), Brian knew how much fun their guests would have. Latrobes, such a quintessential New Orleans venue, was the prefect background for the festivities. Candles by Luminous Events glowed everywhere and the Groovy 7 rocked the halls of the one time bank building. We ran a photo studio in the carriage way for guests to don beautiful masks and boas Andrea thoughtfully selected. The late night secondline was the prefect ending to the night. Escorted by the police, the wedding party was able to cross Bourbon Street twice, no easy task -especially during carnival!

Ceremony and Reception: Latrobe’s, New Orleans
Florist: Meade Wenzel
Videography: Studio Vieux Carre
Cake: Royal Cakery
Ceremony Music: New Orleans Finest Musicians
Band: Groovy 7
Dress: Francesca Pitera for Jim Hjelm
Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Headpiece: Maria Elena Headpieces
Make-up: Kessel Artistry
Candles: Luminous Events
Second Photographer and Photo Studio: Victoria Pisarello
Mardi Gras Masks: Mardi Gras Outlet
Invitations: Elizabeth Grace Paperie Chicago (Bella Figura)
Second Line Band: New Orleans Finest Musicians (The Pinstripes)
Welcome Bags: Lagniappe for your Event

Andi + Ed: St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian, Round Table Club

Kristy — Mon, 17 Jan 2011 22:36:21 +0000

After the wedding was over, we headed back to Ed parent’s house to take a few pictures on the porch. I stepped back for a minute or so and watched Ed and Andi swing, relax and intertwine their feet. It was such a quiet moment, totally opposite from the boisterous second line up St. Charles earlier in the day, but a fitting end to a lovely wedding day.

The day started off with heavy rain. I was pretty much expecting the planned second line from the church to the reception to be canceled give the pretty dismal forecast. However, the isolated thunderstorms stayed away from uptown and following the ceremony at the St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian church we were able to dance our way to the reception after all. Did I mention it was also 70 degrees! Luckily there was plenty of champagne with hibiscus flowers on hand at the Round Table Club for all of the parched guests. (I had to wait until I got home to have mine!) The music was great, in fact you should visit Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns website and run it while you finish this post! When it came time to cut the cakes, rather, stab the croquembouche, Andi and Ed’s sword wielding abilities were impressive. None of the croquembouche went to waste and it was one of the most entertaining cake cutting I’ve seen.

I know you’ll be jealous to hear Andi and Ed are honeymooning in New Zealand and Australia!

And thanks to Misty McElroy for the awesome job assisting and second shooting. I had her running up and down the avenue all afternoon!

Ceremony: St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian New Orleans
Reception: Round Table Club (Private Club)
Planner: Julie Thomas with Fusion Event Productions
Second Line: Algiers Point Brass Band
Band: Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns

I love drinking champagne with wild hibiscus flowers. They are from Australia and are a beautiful and edible addition to your champagne flute. (My aunt and uncle live in Darwin and bring these when they visit, but you can order them in the US.)

A Classy, Rock ‘n’ Roll Wedding: Omni Royal Orleans

Kristy — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 01:00:38 +0000

Magda and Jamison were married at the Omni Royal Orleans in New Orleans Memorial Day weekend. It was one of the liveliest weddings I have ever been to, no doubt helped by the fantastic music by the Groovy 7. I was particularly moved by their choice of first dance, Romeo and Juliet by the Dire Straits as The Killers (one of my favorite bands) do a remake of it that I love! The groom’s cake was shaped as an electric guitar and it was such fun watching the newlyweds dance and sing up a storm. Enjoy!

Photos by Kristy May for Marc Pagani Photography