When Quinn Marie Moore and Tyler Alexander Metz moved into their freshman dorm rooms at Tulane, neither was looking to meet the person they’d eventually marry. However, fate had other plans. Quinn and Tyler were in the same friend group for over a year, and in December of their sophomore year they decided to date seriously.
Six years later, Tyler told Quinn that he booked a wine tasting at City Park, but when they arrived, he led her over to a bridge and got down on one knee. He had a proposal speech planned, but he was so nervous he ended up botching it! Luckily, Quinn understood exactly what he meant to say, and the photographer hidden nearby captured the moment when she happily said yes. The photographer was not the only one waiting in the park; their friends were nearby with champagne and baked goods, and they toasted the moment on a beautiful December day.
When planning their big day, Tyler and Quinn, who come from different religious backgrounds, decided to opt for a non-religious wedding so that nobody felt out of place. They fell in love with Il Mercato, which offered a combination of indoor and outdoor space, as well as an incredible fireplace.
The venue was decked out in sage green and gold when Quinn and Tyler said “I do” on April 15, 2023. These colors lent a touch of trendy style to a classically elegant space, which is exactly the feel the couple wanted. While taking in the beauty of the décor, guests enjoyed a menu prepared by Joel Catering, which had placed several food stations around Il Mercato. Crowd favorites included grits with the option to add either short rib or shrimp, the oyster bar (raw and char grilled), and the gnocchi.
Though they were surrounded by friends and family, Tyler and Quinn wanted to pay tribute to two loved ones who walked down the aisle with them—their dogs, Boudin and Andouille. As guests approached the bar, they smiled at the custom sign made for the specialty cocktails, which featured a drawing of the dogs’ faces. The sign offered a choice of “The Boudin,” a spicy margarita, or “The Andouille,” an old fashioned.
These playful cocktails had everyone feeling festive as Tyler and Quinn hit the dance floor for their first dance as husband and wife. The newlyweds, who share a mutual love of country music and good vocalists, chose “Joy of My Life” by Chris Stapleton for the special moment.
They’re looking forward to more special moments early next year, when they take a delayed honeymoon to Greece. They are loving newly married life in New Orleans, where Tyler is a 4th-year medical student at Tulane, and Quinn is an Operations Analyst at Ochsner.
Rehearsal Dinner Location: Arnaud’s
Reception Décor: Distressed Rentals, Luminous Events
Coordinator: Elyse Jennings Weddings
Celebrant: Todd Capielano
Ceremony Music: New Orleans Classical & Jazz
Wedding Gown: Maison Signore from Kleinfeld
Bridesmaid’s Dresses: Azazie
Groom’s & Groomsmen Attire: Tuxedos from Perlis
Engagement Ring & Wedding Bands: Friend and Company
Florist: Pamela Dennis Florals
Invitation: Scriptura
Wedding Cakes: Bittersweet Confections
Photographer: September Company
Hair and Makeup: Faces of Virtue
Music: Sugar Shakers
