The Hottest Makeup for 2021
If your beauty routine took a battering along with the rest of your life in 2020, you are not alone. It was difficult to keep up good routines while quarantining, wearing a mask and worrying about what was going on…
Bridal/Weddings
Trend Forecast
Arguably, we could all agree that it’s time for 2020 to say goodbye. As the holiday season starts, many are looking ahead to Jan. 1, 2021. Similarly, major authorities in the wedding industry are releasing reports on wedding trends…
Bridal Buzz: Bridesmaid Event and Gown Preservation
From events celebrating your best gal pals to learning how to keep your wedding dress preserved for decades to come, a lot is happening in the New Orleans bridal scene. First, Wedding Belles bridal boutique on Magazine Street…
Wedding Websites Rethink Promotion of Plantation Wedding Venues
Louisiana is among many states home to former slave plantations operating as wedding and event venues. In December of last year, civil rights advocacy group Color of Change sent a letter to major websites and magazines used for wedding planning…
The Knot’s 2020 Trend Predictions
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…
Holiday Wedding Celebrations: The Do's and Don'ts
It's Oct. 1 and things are finally starting to feel like fall, whether our weather wants to get with the program or not. October is a favorite for many people as it's the start of a new season, but…
Bridal Buzz: Trunk Shows Around New Orleans
Calling all brides hoping to “say yes to the dress” this fall, several bridal boutiques in and around New Orleans have trunk shows coming up in September. Town and Country Bridal on St. Charles Avenue will host a…
Culinary Date Nights
Date nights are essential for any couple. Especially when planning a wedding, that one-on-one time spent together can add just that little spark needed to take the stress of finances and table décor away for at least a night.…
Contemporary Wedding Trends That Cultivate Special Experiences For Guests
Wedding planners specialize in curating the perfect Big Day that’s unique to each couple. They have the expertise, local contacts and their clients’ best interests in mind. That’s why it’s important to let the experts handle the details. Here,…
Making A Statement
Though the look was perfected by Blair Waldorf, fictional Upper Eastsider on The CW’s “Gossip Girl,” for the past year or so, the headband has made a resurgence in fashion. Famous fashion bloggers and influencers like Arielle Charnas of “Something…
Moving On Up
In August, two boutiques announced new store locations. I Do Bridal Couture, located in Baton Rouge, will expand operations with a second location. The new I Do will open in Covington at the end of the year, promising twice…
Real Weddings: Tullier-Patty
Bride: Molly Tullier / Groom: Charles Patty III Date: March 23, 2019 Ceremony and Reception Location: The Abby Rose Gown: Stella York, The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe Bridesmaids’ dresses: David’s Bridal Men’s Attire: John’s Tuxedos Bride’s ring: Family Heirloom Groom’s…
Financial Bliss
What’s yours is his and vice versa. When it comes to the fairytale ending, it’s always important to remember that the pleasantries of life come at a price. With this in mind, we wanted to revisit a previous "Let…
Elegant And Understated Classic Cakes
Chocolate cake with mousseline filling, covered in a gray marbled fondant with…
Fun and Flavorful Gifting
Finding the perfect wedding gift for your friend or family member can be a daunting task. There is always the registry, which is what you should go to first, but sometimes it’s nice to pair a local New Orleans…
Local Food Trucks Keep Your After-Party Truckin'
Why stop the party with the reception? After all, this is New Orleans and after parties are essential. Here are a few of our favorite food trucks that will keep your guests satiated — and the dance party hopping…
Wediquette Wednesday: When should the bridal shower take place?
Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover a popular issue. (Note: Questions may be edited for clarity and brevity.) …
Cultural Traditions: The Lebanese Zaffe
American weddings, more specifically New Orleans weddings, can be filled with tradition and also might include a few shenanigans. But while researching the history of the wedding reception, we stumbled upon a cultural tradition that could put even a…
A Big Day Beauty Countdown
When planning a wedding, big or small, there are usually lists of things to do. It’s important however, to build in time for your beauty plan. Having the right treatments at the right time, enables you to enjoy the…
Real Weddings: Alder-Fagnani
Bride: Jessica Alder Groom: Justin Fagnani Date: April 21, 2018 Ceremony Location: Sully Mansion Reception Location: The Parlor at Pontchartrain Hotel Coordinator: Clark and Kelly (Kate Clark + Becca Kelly) Gown: BHLDN Florist: Pistil and Stamen Caterer: St. James Cheese Company Cake: Beth Biundo Photographer: Sharon Pye Photography Music: Chapter…
Wediquette Wednesday: Do I have to send an invitation if I know the other party can’t attend the wedding?
Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover a popular issue. This week, we’re running an excerpt from Dee Lane’s etiquette…
How To Find The Perfect Photographer
Wedding days go by in a blur. That’s why it’s important to have great pictures you can use to look back on the occasion as years go by. But just like anything else with a wedding, you need to…
Headlining Honeymoons, Part 8: Sunny Santa Barbara
When thinking up a luxurious honeymoon, or pre-wedding getaway, it's easy to overlook a more local approach with gorgeous locations like Italy and Monaco available. But in this installment of Headlining Honeymoons we're headed to the sunshine state with…
Signature Style
Cocktails are a party staple, second only (maybe) to what's on the menu – especially in New Orleans. A steady trend in the wedding world is to pair your wedding-related event with a signature cocktail. Though we suggest not…
Wediquette Wednesday: How do we accommodate everyone’s dietary restrictions in our wedding reception menu?
Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette. At times, it’s a reader question or one from a colleague, friend or family member and other times we’ll cover a popular issue. (Note: Questions may be edited for clarity and brevity.) …
Here Comes the Pup
Recently, an adorable video of a women in a wedding dress dancing what was presumably the “first dance,” canine edition, with her adorable dog surfaced on the internet. This display of affection got the LTEC team thinking about the…
Bridal Buzz: Trunk Shows and New Hires
I Do Bridal Couture in Baton Rouge has a lot to offer brides in the coming weeks. The store is celebrating its seventh anniversary with a special giveaway. If a bride purchases a wedding gown between now and the…
Out with the Old
In this month’s WWL/WUPL New Orleans Bride Magazine segment, editor Melanie Warner Spencer discusses some of the hottest wedding trends. From opting out of the bouquet and garter toss to luxury ice and edible cocktails, couple’s want to create an…
Headlining Honeymoons, Part 7: The Bachelor in Jamaica
For a few months, we've been highlighting some of New Orleans Bride travel editor Becca Hensley's top picks for A-lister honeymoon locations. Whether you want to channel your inner Grace Kelly or dance your way into wedded bliss like…
Hair Care
When it comes to your wedding day look, a bride or groom’s hair is always at the forefront of conversation. From health to length to whether or not the styling will match the dress, just the thought of talking…
Let Them Eat Cake
The official blog of New Orleans Bride Magazine, offering a daily dose of all things weddings
about
“Let Them Eat Cake,” is the official wedding blog of New Orleans Bride Magazine. The LTEC blog is the joint labor of love for Kelly Massicot and Melanie Warner Spencer. Massicot is web and social media editor for Renaissance Publishing, a contributing writer for New Orleans Bride Magazine, wedding junkie and fond lover of cake, especially petit fours from Chateau Coffee Cafe. Spencer is the editor of New Orleans Bride Magazine, writer of the “Bon Vivant” blog and a Francophile obsessed with Marie Antoinette and those tiny cakes from Chateau Coffee Café. You can reach Kelly at Kelly@myneworleans.com and Melanie at Melanie@myneworleans.com.
