In 2022, Katherine Parmelee Bosio and Lance Covington Unglesby attended a party hosted by mutual friends over Easter weekend. While both were open to the possibility of finding someone special, neither wanted to be in a relationship unless it was absolutely right. So, though Kat felt drawn to Lance while making small talk about the legal field, she was a bit cautious—until he asked if she wanted to grab a nightcap nearby and mentioned her favorite bourbon. “He had me at Basil Hayden,” she laughs.
A few weeks later, Lance and Kat, both huge live music fans, met up for the two weekends of Jazz Fest and numerous “daze between” shows. After that, they were inseparable. One year later, in April 2023, Lance proposed at the Botanical Gardens at City Park. A friend had let them in after hours, so the moment was shared by only the couple. Afterward, Kat was shocked to return home to a surprise engagement party with family and friends!
The beauty of City Park proved the perfect backdrop for not only the proposal, but also the wedding and reception, which took place on November 11, 2023, at the Louisiana Children’s Museum. They were married outdoors, with the emerald, ivory and gold décor carefully selected to complement the natural surroundings. The uplighting on the oaks gave the ceremony a classic, timeless vibe.
After the bride and groom said, “I do,” members of the Created to Worship Gospel Choir joyfully sang as the ceremony ended. This was the first of many live performances. Big Chief Juan Pardo & The Golden Comanche Tribe blessed the union and led guests into the reception tent, where Kat and Lance got the party started with their first dance to “Come and Get Your Love” by Redbone.
Raw Deal kept everyone on the dance floor, and a menu created by Dickie Brennan & Co. gave them the energy to dance the night away. The reception ended with a farewell second line led by LB Landry High School Band. However, the festivities weren’t over yet.
The newlyweds and their guests headed to a property on Baronne Street, where Tony Hall and a nine-piece band were ready to kick the after party into high gear with flawless James Brown covers. Old Fashioneds made with either bourbon or mezcal were flowing well into the night, and when the party was over everyone had to take only a few steps to their rooms for some much-needed rest. They met up the next day for brunch, with music by Ben Jaffe, Charlie Gabriel, & Josh Starkman from Preservation Hall Band closing out a beautiful weekend.
Kat and Lance traveled to Santa Teresa and Uvita in Costa Rica, where they spent seven days enjoying a mix of nature, great food, outdoor activities, and killer nightlife. They then returned to their home in New Orleans’ Irish Channel. Lance is a trial lawyer with Unglesby & Crompton, and Kat is a Realtor with Rêve | Realtors.
Rehearsal Dinner Location: Coquette
Reception Décor: Distressed Rentals & Revivals, Tents by Design, Lighting by Full Circle Sound
Coordinator: Ana Belsome of Ana Belsome Events
Celebrant: Reverend Christopher Andrews
Ceremony Music: String trio members from New Orleans Classical & Jazz owned by Harry Hardin
Wedding Gown: Yvonne Lafleur
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Amsale, Bella Bridesmaids
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Custom made by Mila Pielaet with Harper + Jones fabric by Loro Pianna
Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands: Adler’s
Florist: Herbivore Floral Designs
Favor: Welcome bags filled with assorted items
Invitation: Scriptura
Caterer: Brennan’s
Wedding Cake: Maurice French Pastries
Photographer: Casey McMurray
Videographer: Derek Wohltmann
Hair: Brittany Gilbert
Makeup: Pilar Miranda
