Bridal Resources
to help you with all your wedding planning needs
New Orleans Bride - Winter-Spring 2016
From The Editor
In many ways, a wedding is like a play or movie. Makeup, hair, lighting, wardrobe, music and setting the stage are just a few of the essentials that must be in place for the show — or wedding — to…
Questions and Quandaries
Road closures, mother-of-the-groom dresses and junior bridesmaids
Beauty Breakthroughs
10 skincare products to correct, perfect, target and tone
Dress Code
Stunning outfits to take you from the engagement party to the honeymoon
Fast-Track Hacks
Tone up and slim down with targeted moves to look best in your wedding dress
Setting the Tone
5 Exercises to Tone Your Upper Body and Trim Your Waist
Trend Watch
Contouring, nude lips and feline eyes offer wow factor
Makup Magic
Miracle products to correct, conceal, cover and contour for a flawless face
Hairstyles that Contour
Picking a ‘do for your Big Day that flatters your fabulous face
Runway Report
The hottest hair for brides-to-be
Give and Receive
The Crescent City is also the Creative City with gift shops to be found in every neighborhood
R.S.V.P.
5 stylish stationery suites
Bridal Bar Crawl
Beauty bars for your wedding wants
Opening Night
Gowns float and diamonds shine against the filtered light and timeworn walls of the Marigny Opera House. It’s a show-stopping marriage of rustic and refined — prepare for your curtain call.
Rock Opera
Dazzling diamonds and glittering gems that will bring down the house
This Land is Your Land
The most fabulous Honeymoon destinations across America
Check It Twice
There’s a lot that goes into wedding planning, so don’t feel bad if you’re having a hard time keeping track of it all. Use our handy checklist to stay organized.
Lavished with Love
A multi-million dollar dessert to celebrate new beginnings
Get Naked
Natural, rustic and deconstructed, naked cakes have gone from trendy to timeless
Best Catch
Crawfish, oysters, shrimp and more bring Gulf Coast fare to your wedding festivities
Get Ready and Get Hitched
Luxe locales for every aspect of your Big Day
Photo Op
A guide to the most iconic places to take proposal, engagement, wedding and post-wedding shots.
Hey, Mister DJ
From apps to vinyl New Orleans’ DJs are spinning your wedding guests right round on the dance floor
Radar Love
Hot rods, sports cars and other exotic cars will make your Big Day getaway unforgettable
Sanders - Henry
Real Wedding
Lavelle - Olinde
Bride: Lauren Lavelle Groom: Louis Olinde Date: March 27, 2015 Ceremony: St. Anthony of Padua Reception: The Westin Grandballroom Wedding Dress: The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm at The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe Florist: Frederico’s Family Florist…
Cowdin - Lynch - Calahan
Bride: Destiny Cowdin-Lynch Groom: Blaine Calahan Ceremony: May 24, 2014 Ceremony & Reception: Latrobe’s on Royal First Look: Louis Armstrong Park Wedding Dress: Jenny Packham, Kelly’s Closet, Atlanta Georgia Hairpiece: Jenny Packham, Kelly’s Closet, Atlanta Georgia Bridesmaid’s dresses: Jenny Yoo,…
Carter - Shoemaker
Bride: Genny Carter Groom: Barr Shoemaker Date: March 21st, 2015 Ceremony Location: Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Reception Location: The Roosevelt, New Orleans Wedding Planner and Designer: Elyse Jennings Weddings Gown: Monique Lhuillier from their flagship store in New York Bridesmaids’…
Doussan-Ewbank
Bride: Susie Doussan Groom: Philip Ewbank Date: May 16, 2015 Ceremony: St. Patrick’s Church Reception: New Orleans Museum of Art Coordinator: Sapphire Events, Jack Kane Wedding dress: Yvonne Lafleur Bride Shoes: Kate Spade Bridesmaid’s dresses: Individually selected by each bridesmaid…
