Author: Marie Simoneaux

Snapshots

Stephen Materne, Maxwell Materne, Dr. Corey Hebert and Zach Materne are pictured at the “New Orleans Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride,” an international event held in over 600 cities in September for men to don their finest garb and ride their motorcycles…

Picture Perfect

You have the dress, venue, cake, flowers and food, plus all of the other details essential to creating the perfect wedding. But if you step back, what’s going to be left when all is said and done? For a lot…

The Perfect Wedding Day Entertainment

Planning a wedding is no easy task, but all the stress is worth it when your wedding is remembered as the party of the century. And what party is complete without music? Whether you’re looking for classy jazz, a hip…

Modern Love, Part 8: Generations Hall

For the past few months, we've been highlighting excerpts, from the New Orleans Bride Summer 2017 issue, on modern venue spaces around New Orleans.  One may not think "modern" when they first think of the Big Easy, with it's charming southern atmosphere and loads…

Snapshots

Executive Brian Friedman and Producer and Co-Director Alen Frederic of New Orleans are pictured at the Napa Valley Film Festival where their film The King of New Orleans won Best Narrative Feature.

Modern Love, Part 7: The Cannery

For weeks we’ve been discussing the premier modern and contemporary spaces for weddings and receptions around New Orleans. In a city full of history and culture, one would think contemporary style would be lost, but this is not true. This…

Modern Love, Part 6: NOPSI

The other day, there was buzz around the office about the New Orleans tricentennial celebration next year. It's easy to assume that a city, rich in centuries-worth of history, could only serve those looking for a traditionally historic wedding.  Yes, New…

Modern Love, Part 5: Eiffel Society

For a few weeks, we have been highlighting multiple venues from around New Orleans. Each is a contemporary location that lends its aesthetic to couples looking for a less traditional approach to their Big Day. Surprising to some, New Orleans…

Modern Love, Part 4: La Thai

The city of New Orleans is full of surprises. So, it should come as no surprise that in the midst of the city's vast historical background there are modern locations and buildings that lend themselves to those looking to switch…

Modern Love, Part 3: The Chicory

The mix of modern high-rise buildings and chic restaurants and nightlife cozied up next to some of the oldest buildings in the country in downtown New Orleans and the French Quarter perfectly embodies the life of this vibrant city: historical charm with a contemporary twist.…

Modern Love, Part 2: Emeril’s Delmonico

It may seem as if New Orleans is home only to charming, historical venues, but countless contemporary restaurants and venues can be found all around the city. In the latest Summer/Autum 2017 issue of New Orleans Bride magazine, Marie Simoneaux gathered a…

Modern Love: Il Mercato

Though New Orleans is rich in history and lined with historical venues ready for a New Orleans wedding, it can seem that there is nothing set aside for the modern couple. As the city too is full of surprises, it…

Modern Love

Nine chic, contemporary spaces for a New Orleans wedding that wows

Historic Charm

Wedding venues and places to prep steeped in history and beauty

New Classic

Chef DeWitt Ginn takes the helm at Baton Rouge’s Galatoire’s, holds fast to favorites and adds his own take on new items

Historic Charm

Wedding venues and places to prep steeped in history and beauty