A Fake Wedding in New Orleans
Wedding Wire and The Big Fake Wedding brought their alternative bridal show to New Orleans
Let Them Eat Cake
Location Spotlight: Jaxson on the River
In the heart of a city where architecture and history are often signified by exposed brick and cobblestone pathways there is a hidden gem tucked away in the Jax Brewery Building. The new Jaxson on the River, is feet from…
Wediquette Wednesday: What special roles can we offer friends on our wedding day?
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, because it’s a common dilemma, we’re offering up an…
Designers of the Week: Highlights from the 2015 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Ball
Each year, the famous and elite gather at the Metropolitan Museum of Art to celebrate fashion and designers. The Costume Institute Gala, better known as the Met Gala or Met Ball, is an annual fundraiser in support of the Met’s…
In a New York Minute
A sneak peek of the new CT60 watch collection at Tiffany & Co.
Mimosas and Mini Facials
A bridal shower party at L’Occitane
Real Weddings: Chauvin – Galle
On one of those long-awaited October evenings New Orleanians dream about all summer long, the weather was just right for the Chauvin, Gallè nuptials. Diana Chauvin, owner of La Thai in Uptown, married local WDSU weatherman Jay Gallè on Oct.…
Wediquette Wednesday: Should I wear a gray, black or tan suit to my niece’s 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 have a reader question from Facebook. (This Q-and-A was…
Designer of the Week: Sarah Seven
While viewing the collections debuted at Bridal Fashion Week earlier this month in New York, LTEC came across a fairly new designer that grabbed attention with their Spring 2016 bridal collection. The Sarah Seven Spring 2016 collection consists of boho-inspired,…
Designing Brides
Wedding gown designer Heidi Elnora talks inspiration, fave fabrics and TLC during recent trunk show
Location Spotlight
Rustic wedding day splendor at the Marigny Opera House
Camera Ready
Tips for planning perfect engagement photos for save-the-dates and beyond
Wediquette Wednesday: How do I give a great wedding toast?
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 talking toast—well, wedding toasts—with a question from a reader…
Designers of the Week: Bridal Fashion Week Edition
A recap in the latest trends to hit the wedding gown runway
Garden Fresh
An inspirational photo shoot in City Park offers up bayou chic flair
Foodie Fun
Stations, bars, flights and food trucks are the way to go at wedding receptions and after parties
Sparkle and Shine
Sequins and shimmering fabrics add glitter and glam to your wedding day
Wediquette Wednesday: What’s the best way to fire a bridesmaid?
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 discussing what to do when a bridesmaid isn’t working…
Designer of the Week: Ella Rosa
Ella Rosa is part of a private label company, appropriately named Private Label by G, which began 30 years ago. This company prides itself on being a family run company devoted to serving its costumers and is also devoted to the…
Clothing Your Krewe
Bridal party gifts and accessories for your bachelorette party
Cultural Traditions: Incorporating German customs into your wedding ceremony
Last week, we began a series of posts dedicated to wedding traditions from all over the world. Different countries, cultures and religions celebrate the occasion of marriage in many different ways. With New Orleans being a gumbo pot of different…
Awesome Attendants
Creating the foundation for the ultimate bridal party
Wediquette Wednesday: Do I have to have games at my bridal shower?
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 discussing bridal shower games. Question: I’m not a big…
Designer of the Week: Daalarna Couture
New to the designer radar here at LTEC headquarters is that of Hungarian designer Anita Benes and Daalarna Couture. For over a decade, Benes and her label have been producing eveningwear and beautiful bridal gowns for all of Europe. Handmade…
Location, Location, Location
New Orleans wedding and reception venues with style and flair
Cultural Traditions
The beauty and meaning of the Indian and Hindu Mehndi Ceremony
Wediquette Wednesday: What’s the proper way to wear my wedding ring set?
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 column in…
Heidi Elnora
Designer of the Week
An Artful Gift
Illustrator creates wedding day drawings
Flights of Fancy
Predicting confetti blowing as the hot new trend in wedding photography
