NEW ORLEANS – The cast and creators of “A Christmas Story, The Musical” triple-dog-dare you to not have a good time next week when the show rolls into recently re-opened Saenger Theatre. The musical, based on the 1983 classic that…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) - Celebrating 30 years of cleaning, caring, restoring and maintaining the Pontchartrain Basin, the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation (LPBF) is hosting its 7th annual Lights on the Lake holiday celebration to view the West End Boat…
When you’re from New Orleans, it’s easy to forget some of the traditions we have and celebrate are not recognized all over the country (like me, Kelly, who thought Mardi Gras was a national holiday until I was about 12…
We’ve been discussing a lot of wedding trends following The Knot magazine’s release of its top trends for 2020. Recently, however, online wedding marketplace WeddingWire, an online division of The Knot, released its top trends for weddings this winter.…
NEW ORLEANS – The Louisiana SPCA is asking for your help to empty the shelter for the Bissell Pet Foundation's Empty the Shelters Holiday Hope Event. During the event, adoption fees for dogs 25 pounds or more, as well as…
For 20 years the Pantone Institute has been the authority on all things color, influencing industries like fashion, home décor and film among others. Each year, Pantone assesses trends and influences the world over to find the color that will…
Recently, we highlighted some 2020 wedding trend predictions made by wedding magazine The Knot. Topping the list were couple’s providing entertainment and VIP-style perks in powder rooms and lounge areas, as well as interactive food elements, but this week’s trend…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Valet parking is now available at the Westin Canal Place. Shoppers can partake in a sip and shop special, which includes complimentary valet parking when you spend $30 or more at Observatory Eleven or Bistro…
New Orleans is not lacking in history. We live among countless buildings and historical sites, some of which have been in existence since the city was first established 300 years ago. One of those buildings, the Elms Mansion on St.…
❶ Light Up The Lake Dec. 7. Lake Charles. This Christmas festival has Santa, reindeer, games for kids, carnival rides and so much more. The evening concludes with everyone gathered by the lake for the lighting ceremony and fireworks. visitlakecharles.org…
When a couple is engaged and the wedding is fast approaching, guests and family members begin to think, “What should I get [the couple] as a wedding present?” It’s typical to then search for the couple’s registry - a road…
Last week, we brought you a few of The Knot’s predictions for 2020 wedding trends. The highlights were, guests serving themselves at the bar and a more interactive way to present reception fare This week, we’re looking at The…
For the last decade, The Knot has held an annual gala in New York City where it unveils its wedding trend predictions for the upcoming year. This year, the wedding resource predicted a few unconventional trends for the 2020 wedding…
It won’t officially be winter until next month, but Louisiana has skipped fall and nestled into the cold weather – at least for right now. With winter comes cool-to-cold weather (depending on the time of day) and an all around…
The weather is unusually cold outside this week. Staying warm and typically indoors is on everyone's mind. So, we thought we'd highlight a past LTEC blog from our "Caterer's Choice" series with Joel Catering that highlights a perfect meal…
Bride: Katelyn Gross Groom: Ryan Ehrhardt Date of the wedding: May 12, 2018 Ceremony location: Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church Reception location: New Orleans Board of Trade Gown: Stella York from Town and Country Bridal Bridesmaids’ dresses: After Six from Bella Bridesmaids Men’s Attire: Perlis…
Ahead of the big Saints game Sunday - or what should have been a great, big game - against the Atlanta Falcons, one member of the Who Dat Nation had cause for celebration. Saints coach Sean Payton proposed to…
Recently, a bride’s social media post went viral on the website Reddit. In the post, the bride informed her friends and guests that she and her husband were no longer getting married on the date they told everyone. They…
November brings big things for the Greater New Orleans bridal scene. Brides can look forward to two trunk shows and one store opening. First, Town & Country Bridal on St. Charles Avenue has two events going on in the…
National entity Tidbits is an online mecca or “the inside scoop for” the gal about town. It offers up details on new restaurant or store openings or delivers the latest style trends directly to your inbox. The company has…
Here at "Let Them Eat Cake," we write a lot about what to expect before your Big Day, when to check things off of your to-do list, trends for colors and fabrics and much more. But, sometimes the most…
In recent years, the drinks served at weddings have become just as important as food selection, especially here in New Orleans. For this month’s WWLTV/WUPL “Morning Show” segment, New Orleans Bride Magazine editor Melanie Warner Spencer is talking wedding cocktail…
Earlier this month, we shared a guide to help navigate the process of changing your last name after you say, “I Do.” The process can be a lot to handle – trying to gather the appropriate paperwork and making…
Here in New Orleans, we like our traditions, as evidenced by the fact that so many of us eat red beans and rice every Monday. Each day of the week, holiday, party and special occasion has tradition woven into it.…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Weekends in New Orleans’ Bywater neighborhood just got better now that Bywater American Bistro (BABs) has introduced a $29 prix fixe brunch, available Saturdays and Sundays. The beloved neighborhood dining gem by Chef/Owner Nina Compton…
The fall Bridal Fashion Week in New York recently wrapped up and fall 2020 collections have a few notable, high-fashion trends. Below the top trends we noticed throughout the week. Understated Many designers went for simple, but with…
Finding a gown for a bride can be a joyous, but sometimes overwhelming task. Trying to find a dress for your group of bridesmaids, with differing body types and personalities, holds the potential for chaos. We are revisiting an…
In August, it was announced that local New Orleans artist Ashley Longshore – whose mixed-media pop art that New Orleanians love to love has gained huge attention nationally in the past two years – partnered with makeup giant Maybelline…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Son of a Saint will host its fundraising gala on Friday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in partnership with the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans. The seventh annual event raises funds to support the nonprofit’s myriad…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Join your friends for Brews and Boos, a spook-tacular Halloween fundraising event at City Park. Friday, Oct. 25 - 10:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. Regular Admission: $30 Day of Regular Admission: $40 VIP Admission: $50…
