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Following one bride’s attempt to plan the wedding of her dreams in New Orleans
Tying the Knot
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August 2009

Rules to wed by

08/19/09

Rules to wed by

I am not a jealous person. OK, OK … maybe a little bit, sometimes. But when I learned I have to share part of my bridal party with another bride, I have to admit that my thoughts were far from pleasant. My maid of honor is my cousin, but she lives out of town, so most of the planning and brainstorming is happening with one of my closest friends –– sort of like my second maid of honor (without the title).

When I found out she’d been asked to be in another wedding, I hoped her friends would choose to have their wedding after mine. I’ve been engaged longer, for crying out loud, and I’m going to need her help in the months leading up to our wedding.

No such luck. The other couple will be having their wedding within a...

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Making my "idea" binder

08/03/09

Making my "idea" binder

A friend of mine just got engaged about a week ago and they chose to have their wedding within the same year.  We have already established that Brandon and I will be having what feels like the longest engagement ever. My friend is talking about bridesmaids dresses and color schemes, but it feels like it’s way too soon for me to jump on that bandwagon.  When do I get to start doing fun things like picking out favors and planning parties?  I’m starting to get antsy.

I have finally realized what all those wedding guides mean, when they tell you to get a “wedding idea binder.” I can’t remember what I like and don’t like anymore. Not to mention that I can’t begin to explain to any florist or cake designer what my style is...

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Jessica NatalJessica is a life-long New Orleans resident who wants nothing more than to get married in this beautiful city. From the food to the fais-do-do, who wouldn’t want to tie the knot in such a great place? She began working in the wedding industry five years ago as a banquet server, moving up in rank until she reached the position of event coordinator at a French Quarter hotel. Her fiancé Brandon is also a wedding DJ and bartender for a local reception hall. Between the two of them, they have nearly 12 years of wedding experience – you would think that would make things easy! Not quite. The two are pickier than most people and know what they want for their big day. Read her blog to find out what happens during the planning process!

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