Let Them Eat Cake

  The first month of the year is wrapping up quickly and a few bridal stores in and around the city are marking the end of January with bridal shows and events. First, Town & Country Bridal will host a…

  The (web) pages of “Let Them Eat Cake” cover various topics from décor to food. One subject we like to cover is date night or an activity couples can do together to keep the spark, bond or beat stress…

  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.)  …

Supermodels have it. Charlize Theron has it, Victoria Beckham doesn’t and Miley Cyrus was slammed for not having it at the Oscars. Can you guess what it is? Good posture — and a bride who has it — will glide…

Ceremony/Reception: New Orleans Board of Trade Wedding Designer: Wink Design & Events Photographer: Mateo & Company Caterer: Pigeon Caterers Prep location: St. James Hotel Hair Stylist: Amber Buxton / Makeup Stylist: Makeup By Meggan Coordinator: Amanda Price Events / Event…

Lately you’ve noticed that some of your most fun group dining outings are at food halls. The perfect compromise for the picky eater, the adventurous foodie and the steadfast dieter, the variety and range that the concept provides has so…

  January and February are shaping up to be an ideal time for brides to say “yes” to the dress in and around New Orleans. Linen Jolie Bridal in Metairie hosting a Badgley Mischka trunk show Jan. 17-18. Brides will…

Due to the magnitude and impact World War II had on the world, it’s no wonder that the National World War II Museum in downtown New Orleans has quickly become touted as one of the best museums in the world.…

  For the past four years, when the calendar changes to Jan. 1, we have taken a look back to reflect on the past year. A lot happened in 2019. Between the color trends and date night ideas, we also…

Award season began on Jan. 5 with the 77th Golden Globe Awards. Each award season we love the bridal inspiration that can be sparked by red carpet looks. However, when scanning the celebrity attendees this year, we noticed a trend…

  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.)  …

  Local artist and designer for Anthropologie, Rebecca Rebouché, is known for her allegorical paintings of the natural world. Now, her emotive and naturalistic style graces the bottle of her new perfume, Exotic Memory. Born from a dream, the artwork…

From bridal attendants to the wedding cake and more, there are countless recognizable elements to a wedding celebration. The couple’s first dance is in that list. It’s elegant, classic and seemingly has always been an understood piece to the wedding…

  Each month, New Orleans Bride Magazine sends out a newsletter with magazine content and messages from some of the city’s wedding professionals. If you don’t get the newsletter, you should sign up, but for today, you’re in luck. Here…

  Each year, The Knot undergoes a rigorous process of compiling reviews and online statistics through its wedding planning portal to find the wedding professionals it deems the Best of Weddings. Especially in the Greater New Orleans area, there are…

  With the holidays ranking high in the category of popular times to get engaged, we’re revisiting this post from July 22, 2015 for all of those soon-to-be best men out there. -MWS   Each Wednesday, we tackle wedding etiquette.…

  It might be the idea of being the center of attention for the day or knowing those photos will last forever. Either way, all brides want to look their best on their Big Day. So amidst all the wedding…

The holiday season is in full swing. As we approach one of the more popular times for popping the question, we wanted to give a few LTEC helpful hints. The holidays can be hectic for many reasons – family is…

  Earlier this year, the exciting addition of a new hotel right outside the Saenger Theatre’s doors kept Canal Street buzzing. Following the tragic and unforeseen collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel however, the Saenger Theatre closed its doors to…

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…

  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.)  …

  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.…

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…

  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.)  …

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.…

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…