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Andrea + Brian: Latrobe’s New Orleans Wedding

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

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

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Katherine + Nicolas : Lafayette, Louisiana Wedding

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Hello sunscreen for Katherine and Nicolas’ outdoor wedding in Lafayette! It was a gorgeous sunny day and all of the yellow daffodils scattered through out the reception site further reflected the sunny theme. The ceremony took place in front of a magnificent oak tree at the bride’s Aunt’s home. A reception on the lawn followed with music by Louisiana Red and the dancing didn’t stop until the sun went down. There was even a photo booth for guests to take images to place into a scrapbook for Katherine and Nic and take home a few copies as well.

The most surprising moment of the day came during the cake, er, cupcake cutting. Now I’ve seen couples get a little playful with icing and cake before, but nothing prepared me for the dual cupcake in the face, followed by Katherine throwing one at Nic. (By all accounts, it seems he got a little more aggressive than she wished. But kudos to her for fighting back!!) Don’t worry, they are still married and are honeymooning in Italy.

Takeaway:
Cupcakes are good for throwing AND taste great!

(Photos by Kristy May/Marc Pagani Photography)