In 2008, Laura Anne Bland and Lee Davidson McLean IV both went to Fat Harry’s to catch the Saint’s game – the two had never met but were pleasantly surprised to find out they had many mutual friends. That evening, Lee gave Laura a ride back to her house and asked if he could call her.
In May 2012, Laura and Lee were packing up to leave for Gulf Shores for the Hangout Music Festival. While Laura was getting ready, Lee kept asking her to feed their pet baby chickens before they left for the weekend. Once Laura was almost done packing, Lee walked into the room holding Laura’s favorite chick. He then got down on one knee and asked Laura if she would marry him – at that same time, Laura noticed that there was an engagement ring around the chick’s neck! The couple drove up to Gulf Shores and spent the rest of the weekend celebrating at the beach with their friends.
Laura and Lee are headed to Costa Rica for 10 days over the Mardi Gras break in February for their honeymoon. The couple currently resides in Lakeview, where Laura is a pre-school teacher at Louise S. McGehee School’s Little Gate program, and Lee owns a charter fishing company and works as a charter boat captain down in Venice, La.
Bride:
Laura Anne Bland
Groom:
Lee Davidson McLean IV
Bride’s Parents:
Mrs. Jane Barnard Bland and Mr. and Mrs. Clay Vallon Bland
Groom’s Parents:
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Davidson McLean III
Date of Wedding:
November 24, 2012
Ceremony Location:
Trinity Episcopal Chapel
Reception Location:
New Orleans Country Club
Coordinator:
Debbie Ryall from the New Orleans Country Club
Celebrant:
The Reverend Henry Lee Hudson
Ceremony Music:
Albinas Prizgintas
Wedding Gown:
Pronovias from Wedding Belles
Flower Girls:
Lyden Henriette Bland, Kathryn Knox Gilly, Anna Joyce Pinter and Sarah Blair Montgomery
Ring Bearers:
James Sinnott Bland and Charles Waid Montgomery
Groom’s Attire:
Grey suit from Jos. A. Bank with a blue “po boy tie” from Nola Couture
Ushers:
Clay Vallon Bland Jr. and Andrew Rowan Bland
Ushers’ attire:
Grey suits from Jos. A. Bank with a blue “po boy tie” from Nola Couture
Rings:
custom-design by the groom and Jeff Kaston of Beje Designs
Florist:
Meade Wenzel
Favor:
Koozies with the couples names, wedding date and a song title from Lee’s favorite band, designed by Laura’s brother
Caterer:
New Orleans Country Club
Wedding Cake:
Swiss Confectionary
Groom’s Cake:
Cakes by Leah
Photographer:
Rob Davis Photography
Videographer:
Studio Vieux Carre
Hair:
John Jay
Make-Up:
Katie Malone
Music:
The Tip Tops from Mobile, Ala.
