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. 4, 2014. It all began at the regal, circa-1880s Holy Name of Jesus Church at Loyola University on St. Charles Avenue followed by a reception at the Audubon Tea Room on Magazine Street. The bride wore a stunning Allure Bride gown with cap sleeves and lace embellishments from Pearl’s Place, made ever more elegant juxtaposed against the red and gold walls and marble floors and pillars of the church. The groom looked dashing in a John’s Tuxedo tux. Guests danced the night away to music from Limitless Deejaying, while snacking on treats from Manhattan Jacks and snapping pictures in the Go Go Booth photo booth.
Bride: Diana Chauvin
Groom: Jack (Jay) Gallè, Jr.
Date of Wedding: Oct. 4, 2014
Ceremony: Holy Name of Jesus Church
Reception: Audubon Tea Room
Coordinator/Wedding Planner: Blue Gardenia Events
Gown: Allure Brides from Pearl’s Place
Bridesmaids’ dresses: Watters
Men’s Attire: John’s Tuxedos
Rings: Kirk Popovich (gemologist)
Caterer: Audubon Tea Room
Wedding Cake: Bittersweet Confections
Groom’s Cake: Nikki Brown
Special Sweets: Manhattan Jacks
Photographer: Laura Kelley Spillane with Laura Kelley Photogerapher
Videographer: Studio Vieux Carre
Florist: Fat Cat Flowers
Hair: Shawn Gordon from Beauty Lounge
Makeup: Cat Vo from Aristocat Beauty
Ceremony Music: Holy Name of Jesus Musicians
Reception Music: Limitless Deejaying
Transportation: Nicoll’s Limousine & Shuttle Service
Photo Booth: Go Go Booth
Live Artist: Christina Pappion/Pappion Artistry
This real wedding can be seen in the Winter/Spring 2015 issue of New Orleans Bride Magazine.
