In 2020, Katherine Sophie Diliberto lived in Nashville. Marc Henry Neyrey lived in New Orleans, where both grew up. Though their paths crossed as kids, they had not seen one another as adults. That changed when Sophie joined her parents in Orange Beach at the same time Marc happened to be there. They met at the Flora Bama and clicked instantly. Sophie invited Marc to go tubing with her family, and they both wanted to spend more time together.
That weekend was followed by Zoom dates, visits, and more Zoom dates. Eventually, Marc accepted a job in Nashville. They settled into a routine of hot tea and cooking together, and their commitment grew stronger. Their careers took them to Houston, where they were living when Marc decided to propose.
After four years, the couple vacationed in St. George Island with Sophie’s family. Annual family picture night on the beach was the big night. His parents’ attendance was kept secret, and they hid in the dune until the proposal. Sophie said, “Yes!”, and both families celebrated with a party hosted by Sophie’s grandmother.
Sophie wanted to be married at the Academy of Sacred Heart Chapel, where her parents married 30 years before. On January 11, 2025, Sophie walked down the aisle wearing her grandmother’s sapphire ring. Two bumblebee broaches from Marc’s stepmother adorned the bouquet. After Revered Andrew O. Gutierrez pronounced them husband and wife, the newlyweds climbed into a Rolls Royce and headed to their reception at Audubon Tea Room.
After cocktail hour indoors, Marc and Sophie led a second line to the outdoor space. The space had to be tented and heated because of the chilly weather, but that didn’t put a damper on the couple’s vision. Knowing how much they treasured the view now hidden by the tent, Kenny LaCour brought the trees to them, crafting a live oak inside the tent!
Guests marveled at this last-minute creativity as they enjoyed a menu of New Orleans cuisine created by Dickie Brennan & Co., featuring a raw oyster bar. Instead of a traditional groom’s cake, the couple opted for king cake bread pudding, which paired beautifully with the wedding cake from Zoe’s Bakery.
The meal fueled an evening of dancing, kicked off by Sophie and Marc’s first dance to “Fly Me to the Moon.” The two love classic Italian songs, and Sinatra’s tune provided the exact right blend of romance and energy as the couple showed off the footwork they perfected during dance lessons!
Because Sophie and Marc love to sample new wines, Napa Valley was the natural choice for a honeymoon spent visiting vineyards, enjoying amazing food, and reflecting on their wedding. A few months later, they took a trip to Europe, visiting Nice, Monte Carlo, and Paris.
Marc and Sophie’s journey has now taken them back to where they began—New Orleans. Sophie is a dermatology nurse practitioner who will soon be practicing at Ochsner, and Marc is a pharmaceutical sales account manager at Amgen.
Rehearsal Dinner Location: Arnaud’s
Reception Décor and Coordinator: Grand Events, LLC
Ceremony Music: Vocalist Catherine C. Copeland, Pianist Jodi D. McWilliams, and Trumpeter: Alex J. Mayon
Wedding Gown: Yvonne LeFleur
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Bella Bridesmaids
Groom’s Attire: Mason and Sons
Groomsmen attire: John’s Tuxedos
Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands: K. Miller Gem and Jewelry
Florist: Dunn & Sonnier Antique’s & Flowers
Favor: White heart shaped sunglasses, black Wayfarers sunglasses, LED tinsel wands, light up streamers, LED foam glow sticks, Hawaiian lei floral headband and necklace, and metallic streamers
Invitation: Scriptura
Photographer: Brocato Photography Collective
Videographer: Carpe Amare
Hair: H2O, Rebecca Bassett and Brianna Dantin
Makeup: H2O, Jay Do
Music: Phunky Monkeys
Photo Booth: Boogie Booth
Hotel: The Windsor Court
Tent: Tents by Design
Calligraphy: Catherine Michaels Calligraphy
Transportation: American Luxury Limousines
Vintage Rolls Royce: Joe Wink
Production: See-Hear Productions, LLC
Rentals: Element Rentals
Dancing lessons: River Oaks Dancing
