With This Ring: DeWitt-LeBlanc

Amanda Jane DeWitt and Andrew Joseph LeBlanc were both undergraduates at LSU when, purely by chance, they happened to be in the same bar at the same time. Amanda’s sorority sister introduced them, and soon they struck up a friendship. As their friendship grew, they began attending some of Andrew’s fraternity events together. After a long friendship, the two went on their first official date, enjoying the movie “Bohemian Rhapsody ” and sharing a bottle of red wine. More dates followed, and they became a couple in October 2018.

Five years later, Amanda and Andrew took a vacation to the Bahamas on a cruise. They booked an excursion to tour the island by jeep, and one of the stops was a private beach. While they were walking along the beach, Andrew said “Look at those boats.” Amanda turned around to see where he was pointing, and when she turned back she found Andrew down on one knee with the ring of her dreams!

Of course, Amanda joyfully said “yes,” and the couple began planning their New Orleans wedding. Being married in a church under the eyes of God was very important to them, and when they saw the beauty of St. Mary’s Catholic Church they knew it was the perfect place to say “I do.” On June 1, 2024, Father Thomas Voorhies pronounced them husband and wife as light from the stained-glass windows poured into the church.

The celebration continued at another place known for its stained-glass windows—the Hotel Peter and Paul, which was adorned with white, pale pink, and silver for the reception. Andrew and Amanda created unique ways to capture all the special moments of the day, including having Pixure Booth on site for guests to take beautiful black and white photos as take-home mementos, and using FeteFone—an audio guest book—instead of a traditional guest book so that family and friends could leave them fun, heartfelt messages.

Guests relaxed in the cigar bar with a wide array of premium cigars while enjoying specialty cocktails, an old fashioned for the groom and a paloma for the bride. These cocktails were beautifully complemented by the menu created by Bacchanal Food and Wine. Everything was delicious, but the devilled eggs, shrimp & grits, Greek salad, and mac & cheese were special favorites of the newlyweds, who love cooking together. One of the musicians on their cooking playlist is Frank Sinatra, making “Fly Me to the Moon” the natural choice for their first dance.

Cooking is not the only hobby Amanda and Andrew share. They also love exploring, hiking, and surfing together. They did all these things during their 10-day honeymoon to Hawaii, which offered them the perfect blend of activity and relaxation in a stunning place. They then returned to their home in Delray Beach, Florida, where Andrew is the president of a real estate investment company called TARE and Amanda works as a first-year podiatry resident at the local hospital.

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