Brooke Hailey Doyle and John Crichton McCall Schwegmann Brown happened to live in the same apartment complex while attending LSU, and Brooke’s roommate happened to be dating Jack’s roommate. It was only a matter of time before they would meet, and their roommates tried to set them up on several occasions. Finally, Brooke asked Jack to a sorority event, and the rest is history.
Almost five years later, Jack proposed to Brooke on his paternal grandmother’s property in Covington. His grandmother, who had known about Jack’s plan to propose, had graciously offered him her engagement ring. She passed away before Jack got down on one knee, so when Brooke said yes and he slipped the family heirloom onto her finger, the moment was especially poignant.
As they planned their wedding, the ring served as a reminder of the importance of family. Therefore, the couple knew without hesitation that they would be married at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church, where Brooke’s parents were married in September 1994. Almost 30 years later, on June 1, 2024, they said “I do” under the same beautiful ceiling. Jack and his family are members of the New Orleans Country Club and it has always held a special place in their hearts, making it the ideal choice for their reception.
The reception was elegantly decorated in the wedding color palette—white, silver, sage green and dusty blue. As guests entered the reception, they first thing they saw was a stunning ice luge featuring both espresso martinis and dirty martinis—the bride’s favorite cocktails. The cocktails paired perfectly with the menu designed by the New Orleans Country Club, which included signature dishes such as seared ahi tuna, Turtle soup, and chicken and andouille pasta. After a scrumptious meal, guests relaxed in the cigar bar with hand-rolled stogies from Cigar Factory New Orleans.
With everyone in a joyous mood, the newlyweds shared their first dance to Elvis’ “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You,” a song they feel perfectly encapsulates their feelings for each other. Afterwards, the dancefloor was packed all night! Toward the end of the reception, the couple passed out black and white light-up cowboy hats. Brooke had a special hat made in blue, her favorite color. The hats were a nod to Texas, where the couple has been living for the last few years. Late-night cheeseburger sliders and fries were the perfect way to end a fun-filled celebration. These unforgettable moments were captured by Stephanie Gaffney with Torregrossa Fine Art, who created a live painting of the reception.
After the festivities, Jack and Brooke spent a week-long honeymoon in Saint Barths enjoying great food, relaxation, and fun nightlife. They returned to their home in Houston, where Brooke is a Management Consultant at Worley and Jack recently started as a Corporate Banking Associate in the Energy sector at Bank of America.
Rehearsal Dinner Location: Arnaud’s
Reception Décor: Iris Nola florals; Ice Dragon Ice; Ad Event Group
Coordinator: Mrs. Tricia (New Orleans Country Club); Mrs. Julie Vanderbrook (Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church); Maureen Tassin (Day-of Coordinator); planning done by mother of the bride
Celebrant: Father Anthony McGinn
Wedding Gown: Anne Barge, Ivory Bridal Atelier
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Amsale from Bella Bridesmaids
Groom and Groomsmen Attire: Black Tuxedos from Perlis
Bride and Groom’s Wedding Bands: Boudreaux’s Jewelers
Florist: Iris Nola
Invitation: Gem Printing Company
Caterer: New Orleans Country Club
Wedding Cake and Groom’s Cake: Zoe’s Bakery
Photographer: Brocato Photography
Videographer: Bella Productions Wedding Film
Hair: Flawless Bride and Beauty (Brittni Labruzzo)
Makeup: Flawless Bride and Beauty (Kristin Cenac)
Music: Phunky Monkeys
