Late Summer Delights

We had a lot of fun pulling this issue together. Inside you will find two beautiful and inspiring local weddings as well as advice from industry insiders on planning a more intimate celebration. While many find it overwhelming taking on a large ceremony, fine-tuning a smaller-scale event can be just as difficult, with a lot of decisions falling on the couple and their families. Have no fear, we bring you advice to keep in mind if you’ve decided to go the close friends and family route. 

It has been really exciting to discover all of the amazing cultural performances coming to town this season. Rebecca Friedman has compiled an incredible collection of what to look forward to in the coming months. From major Broadway hits to the ballet and so much more, you will want to be sure to use this guide as a reference when you’re planning your calendar. There is so much to look forward to!

Late summer is also the season of fresh figs in Louisiana. In this month’s Eat + Drink we’re celebrating the fine fruit (one of the earliest to have been cultivated by humans as a food source) with a delicious recipe and wine pairing. The simple treat will make figs shine in their prime.

‘Tis the season for keeping the oven off it at all possible. With that in mind, for this month’s How to Host we’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite local take out options that work great for groups. 

And while we’re on the subject of culinary delights, for our August Wellness column Melanie Warner Spencer spoke with registered dietician Molly Kimball, RD, CSSD to discuss gut health and the latest science on beneficial bacteria. It’s a fascinating read, with an extended version of the interview available on Kimball’s July 27 episode of the FUELED Wellness + Nutrition podcast. 

Next month we will bring you another registry of charitable events. If you have an event you would like to submit please be sure to visit our website and use the submission form to send us the details. 

Here’s to a wonderful last month of summer. Cheers!

Cheers!

Andy Myer, Editor

On the Cover

Katherine Anne Cochran and Ethan Gordon Bickford on thier wedding day. For more wedding inspiration, including sage advice from local experts, head to page 24.