Real Wedding: Ritchey – Kern

Ceremony location: Jackson Square

Reception location: The Elms Mansion

Coordinator: Emily Sullivan with Emily Sullivan Events

Gown: Liv Harris designed exclusively for VOWS

Bridesmaids’ dresses: Dessy, online

Men’s attire: NOLA Couture and Men’s Wearhouse

Rings: Homsy Jewelry

Florist: Fat Cat Flowers

Caterer: The Elms

Cake: Nola Belles Bakery

Photographer: Sam Gregory Photography

Videographer: Montoto Productions

Hair: Get Polished Beauty

Makeup: Get Polished Beauty

Music: Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds, ceremony music; Free Agents Brass Band, second line jazz band; Rusty Yates Band, reception band

Invitations: Ecrire Designs for invitation suite, chalkboards and all printed goods

Transportation: NORTA Streetcar rentals

Notable vendors: Firefly Ambiance, New Orleans Parks and Parkways