Carpe Diem…

Belle du Jour (above)
Diamond white, strapless, sweetheart neckline, dotted organza gown with ruched wrap bodice and self sash by Melissa Sweet from Town & Country; single strand white and tan coin pearl necklace; yellow button pearl earrings; and platinum, fancy yellow radiant cut, 4.06 ct total weight diamond engagement ring, all from Boudreaux’s Jewelers; ostrich feather fan from Retro Active; hairpiece from Fifi Mahoney’s; double flower hair comb from Bustle and Bows; pearl grapes from Albert Brown Salon. 
Carpe Diem…

Veiled Glory 
Off-white silk chiffon, full A-line gown with slightly off the shoulder V-neckline, tier pleating and trumpet train by Vera Wang from Mimi; Single strand white freshwater pearl necklace, Diamond and 10MM south sea pearl dangle earrings, and Platinum cushion cut, 2.03ct total weight diamond engagement ring, all from Boudreaux’s Jewelers; Original veil with sterling and Swarovski crystal brooch designed by Albert Revere, available at Albert Brown Salon; Flower bouquet from The Plant Gallery.

Carpe Diem…
Old Hollywood Glamour 

Ivory taffeta, strapless, pin-tucked and lace trumpet fit bodice with chapel train by Pronovias from Bustle and Bows; Ivory pleated turban with Swarovski crystal rose and pearls from Albert Brown Salon; 18 K, white gold octagon shape, 3.90 ct total weight diamond dangle earrings, platinum radiant cut 3.61 ct total weight diamond engagement ring and five row pearl with 14 K white gold diamond clasp bracelet, all from Boudreaux’s Jewelers.

Carpe Diem…
Poetry In Motion

White organza gown with beaded tank strap and sweetheart neckline with cascading tulle, ruffled court train by Bellissima from Chatta Box; Platinum cushion cut, 2.03 ct total weight diamond engagement ring from Boudreaux’s Jewelers; Rhinestone bracelet used as headband from Albert Brown Salon; Hairpiece from Fifi Mahoney; Flower bouquet from The Plant Gallery.

Carpe Diem…
Close-Up Classic

White organza gown with beaded tank strap and sweetheart neckline with cascading tulle, ruffled court train by Bellissima from Chatta Box; Platinum cushion cut, 2.03 ct total weight diamond engagement ring from Boudreaux’s Jewelers; Rhinestone bracelet used as headband from Albert Brown Salon; Hairpiece from Fifi Mahoney; Flower bouquet from The Plant Gallery.

Carpe Diem…
Leading Lady
Ivory silk satin organza strapless gown with sparrow duchess flowers and beaded appliqués, and a chapel train by Watters Brides from Pearl’s Place; 18 K, white gold, octagonal 3.90 ct total weight diamond dangle earrings, and platinum, fancy yellow, radiant cut, 4.06 ct total weight diamond engagement ring, both from Boudreaux’s Jewelers; gold elbow-length vintage gloves from Retro Active; floral hairpiece from The Plant Gallery.

Carpe Diem…
Grecian Goddess
White chiffon A-line gown with pleated surplice tank bodice, antique-like beaded shoulder, empire waist and chapel train by Vera Wang from Mimi’s; 18 K white gold, black onyx and diamond necklace and dangle earrings set and platinum cushion cut, 2.03 ct total weight diamond engagement ring, all from Boudreaux’s Jewelers; Swarovski and Lucite bracelet and vintage rhinestone earrings shown as shoe clips from Albert Brown Salon [shoes model’s own]; Hairpiece from Fifi Mahoney’s; original veil designed by Albert Revere, from Albert Brown Salon.

Photographed by Theresa Cassagne
Fashion Editor: Tracee Dundas  
Makeup: Celeste Louapre for Make Me Up
Hair: Albert Rivere for Albert Brown Salon  
Manicurist: Katie Nelson  
Model: Shannon Couch | Shot on Location at W Hotel French Quarter Hotel

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