In early 2019, Ingrid Maria Osmundson stopped by to visit her neighbor, Jake. Jake’s fraternity brother, Nicholas Joseph Doucet, happened to be at the apartment as well. Nick and Ingrid soon struck up a friendship. When he needed a date to his fraternity’s formal, she agreed to go, but neither saw it as a romantic thing. However, sparks flew. Their first date was dinner at Tsunami in Baton Rouge. A couple months later, they became a couple.
Five and a half years later, Nick’s mother invited Ingrid to a “fundraiser” she was hosting at Long Vue Gardens; the attire was white linen. Little did Ingrid know that the entire thing was a ruse. As she arrived wearing her white linen, a staff member walked her down the gravel path to the “event.” When she turned the corner, there was Nick in a suit, holding a ring!
After Ingrid joyfully said yes, they began planning a winter wedding. On January 4, 2025, the two were married at St. Louis Cathedral, where Father Jeff Merritt pronounced them husband and wife. The cathedral was still beautifully decorated for the Christmas season, which beautifully complemented the eucalyptus green and champagne shades in the wedding party’s attire.
These colors, along with an abundance of flowers, created a warm, inviting feel at the Audubon Tea Room, where the reception took place. Prominently featured at the reception, a memory table displayed photos of Ingrid and Nick’s loved ones who had passed away. The reception also featured an unforgettable menu created by Dickie Brennan’s Catering, and the wedding cake from Gambino’s Bakery was the perfect sweet treat.
The sweetest moment of the evening came when the newlyweds took to the dance floor for their first dance to “Let It Ride” by Brantley Gilbert. The two have always loved the song, and the lyrics resonate poignantly with their relationship. After this dance, the Crescent City Soul Band helped create memorable moments on the dance floor, captured by Brittany Bell Photography. As a memento of the occasion, guests received amber drinking glasses.
Because Ingrid was entering her last semester of law school as they were married, she and Nick decided to delay their honeymoon until after she completed the bar exam in July. The two are looking forward to some much-needed relaxation in August, when they will spend ten days in Italy. In the meantime, they are enjoying newly married life in New Orleans, where Ingrid works as an attorney and Nick works as a nurse.
Reception Venue: Audubon Tea Room
Catering: Dickie Brennan & Co. Catering
Rehearsal Dinner: Napoleon House
Ceremony Music: St. Louis Cathedral
Wedding Gown: Allure Bridal Wilderly Bride Jenny purchased from Studio I Do in Virginia Beach, VA
Bridesmaids Dresses: Azazie
Groom & Groomsmen Attire: Men’s Warehouse, Tecovas
Engagement Ring & Bride’s Wedding Band: Steve Charles Jewelers, Lafayette, LA
Groom’s Wedding Band: Jared
Invitation: Lowry’s Printing & Signs, Lafayette, LA
Videographer: JSB Productions
Hair & Makeup: Glam on Location
Transportation: Alert Transportation
Content Creator: Ever So Candid
Hotel: Omni Royal Orleans
