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PUBLISHER/EDITOR IN CHIEF Troy Marks

MANAGING DIRECTORSuzy Marks

CREATIVE DIRECTORNonney Oddlokken

ART DIRECTOROle Oddlokken

MARKETING DIRECTORJessica Bayard

SALES DIRECTORSelina Mortillaro

AD DESIGNERStephany Geiling-Cure

SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATORRachel Funel

NOLA Wedding Guide is published quarterly in January, April, July and October, and distributed in the parishes of Southeast Louisiana. NOLA Wedding Guide is a registered trademark of Troy Marks Media, LLC. Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. Any reproduction, in whole or in part, is prohibited without written permission from the publisher. The advertisers in this publication are solely responsible for offers contained in their advertisements. NOLA Wedding Guide does not guarantee, and is not responsible for, any offers made by any of its advertisers.

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[ letter from the editor ]

TROY MARKS MEDIA, LLC NOLA Wedding Guide

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On the cover: Alexandra ChaissonPhotographed by North Photography

and HD Video

2013 is here! As the New Year begins, I find myself looking forward to all of the exciting possibilities that a new year brings. I also find myself reflecting back on all of the great and not so great things that happened in 2012. Last year was trying for many businesses because of the economy. I feel fortunate to have had the year that we had here at Nola Wedding Guide. Although we had our fair share of challenges, many businesses had it far worse than

we did. I would like to thank the following people who played a part in our success last year. Each of these people put their heart and soul into making this the best magazine that we could make it. I am grateful and appreciative. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart

Suzy MarksJessica BayardNonney OddlokkenOle OddlokkenSelina MortillaroRachel FunelStephany Geiling CureValerie SimoneauxLinda BlairPublication PrintersThe Pontchartrain CenterGlenn FarleyRyan MunseyDennis PapaleoJ Kind Designs

I would like to announce a few changes for 2013. Nonney Oddlokken will be stepping down as creative director of the magazine. When I first bought the magazine over 2 years ago, I was new to the industry and desperately in need of guidance. Of course, I wasn’t aware of this small fact. Nonney came on board and helped me to re-brand, and turn the Nola Wedding Guide around with her creative vision and passion for pure artistry. She believes in the power and magic of creativity and artistry and is willing to fight or go to any length to capture it. She has an incredible spirit and is a true artist in every sense of the word. I will be forever grateful to her and Ole. With a daughter in college and the challenges of her photography busi-ness always looming, she thought it best that she step down at this time. She has handed the creative ball off to me and my goal is to keep the maga-zine at the level that she inspired. It will not be easy, but with the incredible inspiration that she has infused into our pages over the last two years, I will continue down the path of artistic freedom that she cleared for us.

The Nola Wedding Guide is now available in Wal-Mart stores. We are proud to announce that through our distributor, we have made a deal to sell the mag-azine at Wal Mart’s throughout the state. Pick one up at a store near you.

We hope you enjoy our current issue; it is filled with all the planning tools that you will need to plan your dream wedding. Be on the lookout for our brand new website debuting in February. It can be viewed at www.nolawedding-guide.com. May the New Year be filled with love and peace for all of you.

God Bless,

Troy Marks

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[ in this issue ]

4 A Warning for all Brides5 Bakeries8 Vendor 411 Gigi’s Cupcakes10 Maid of Honor Duties11 Venues and Catering12 The Tech Savvy Bride31 A Tale of Two Brides44 Wedding Announcements51 Beauty52 A Wedding Analogy62 Mackie Says!63 Bridal Wear70 Wise Bride71 Temperate Flare78 Bride’s Checklist80 Louisiana Church Directory 83 Event Planning and Decor84 Unplugged Weddings89 Florists93 The Bride’s Choice100 2013 Wedding Almanac101 Honeymoon and Travel105 Limousines106 Featured Couple111 Men’s Formal Wear112 Men’s Fashion Formal Wear 2013113 Get Your Game On118 The Groom’s Checklist121 Musicians122 Wedding Bands124 Ceremony Soundtrack127 Photographers129 Va Va Voom142 15 Questions149 Videographers152 Directory of Services155 Budget Planner

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Email us for details on how you can have your wedding tale featured in our next issue!

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See our featured wedding tales

[ wedding tales ]

Mallory Materne and Clay Lunsford

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Sheylynne Morgan andStephen Stamm

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Caitlin Gilbert andKenny Gagliano

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Crystal Gisclair and Derek Millet

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Brianna Hunter and Jared Anderson

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Chelsey Landreaux and Christopher Bonomolo

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Amanda Saxxo andAlphonse Richard IV

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I am alarmed and concerned at what the wedding industry in New Orleans has become. When I started in the industry many

years ago, there was a real sense of magic and honor about just being involved in the wedding industry. To be a part of someone’s wedding day is a privilege that should never be taken for granted. Greed, financial gain, and out of control egos have contributed to making the wedding industry in the New Orleans area less than it was. It has become less and less about the bride and more and more about money and material wealth. These are some examples of what the industry has become:

Wedding vendors have become rock stars with the sanctity of marriage being lost on them.

Vendor cliques have been formed that exclude and demean everyone not special enough to be included.

A so-called wedding photographer was almost jailed for not giving multiple brides their pictures.

A vendor in a specialized field is taking 6 – 10 weddings per weekend knowing that each bride is not getting what they are promised upon booking.

Wedding bands have failed to show up to play music at weddings

Reception halls are charging brides for a premium bar and pouring inexpensive alcohol into premium bottles The list goes on. It is more important than ever that all brides be extremely diligent in your wedding vendor hires.

Expect the service that you pay for. Don’t settle for being someone’s 5th wedding of the day. If the person that you are considering cannot be at your wedding due to a prior commitment, then find someone who can.

Don’t allow your vendors to drink all night at your wedding. Make sure that the wedding band you hire has the same people in it all the time and has great references. Expect and demand professionalism of all of your vendors including the way they dress, their language, their communication with you, etc…If a vendor is not returning your phone calls, find one who will. You are simply not important enough to them.

Do not always settle for the least expensive option when shopping for wedding vendors. Make appointments with vendors that intrigue you on all levels of the price spectrum to see the difference in their work. You can then discern whether the extra cost is worth it or not.

Your wedding day should be one of the greatest days of your life and fill you with great thoughts and memories that last a lifetime. I want that to be your experience!

There is some good news:

There are still many great, experienced, professional wedding vendors in this city who respect the sanctity of one’s wedding day! Do not settle for less!

- Troy Marks

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truly capture the beauty of your day. Whether it’s a bridal shower, a rehearsal dinner or the big day itself, we offer a

large variety of boutique cupcakes from which to choose. We can create the

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When Christine Champagne was in the market for a new business venture, she knew that she wanted to open a

franchise. She felt like a proven formula would increase her odds of success. As Christine researched Gigi’s Cupcakes, she fell in love with the product and thought the timing was perfect. She thought that the advantage of the Gigi’s Cup-cake franchise was that it would appeal to our local market, which has always had a strong hometown bakery bond. Evi-dently, she was right. Christine has just celebrated her first year doing business as Gigi’s Cupcakes in Harvey and has had a tremendously positive response from the local community.

Gigi’s Cupcakes was founded in 2008, in Nashville, Tennes-see by Gina Butler. While pursuing a singing career, Gina cleaned houses by day and sang at night. She would occa-sionally bake for her clients and family and they would rave about her delicious cupcakes. Under the urging of her broth-er, she started her own bakery. Success was immediate. In just 4 years, Gigi’s Cupcakes is the fastest growing cupcake franchise in America operating over 80 stores nationwide.

We recently sat down with Christine to ask her about her busi-ness and how she is enjoying working in the wedding industry.

NWG: What types of services can you provide?We cater to all types of events - weddings, showers, bridal luncheons, or corporate parties. We deliver, with a four-doz-en minimum, so we can make things easier for you during your event. We definitely have an attention to detail. We can personalize your cupcakes both with decoration and flavor, with over 100 varieties to choose from. We also have monograming.

We offer cupcakes as an alternative for your wedding cake and can decorate with feathers, pearls, flowers and more. We will certainly work with you. You may also give the cup-cakes as favors at your wedding. The advantage of doing cupcakes over the traditional wedding cake is about a $4

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difference in price per serving. Plus, you aren’t confined to just one flavor for the entire party. You may mix and match your individual servings.

NWG: What is the largest or strangest order you’ve received?The largest order we’ve had was for 1200 cupcakes for a “Cupcakes and Cocktails” event. The most unique order we’ve had so far was for a little girl’s birthday party. She wanted 25 pair of stiletto heels cupcakes.

NWG: What separates you from other companies that offer cupcakes for weddings?Our customer service is first and foremost. The customer comes first. Brides are already pretty emotional at the ex-citement and stress of planning their weddings. We want to lessen her stress.

We recently had a bride that lived in San Antonio, but was having her wedding here. She had just had a tasting at an-other cupcake bakery and she ended up in tears. She said that the owner had set up the appointment with her, but the person that she met with at her appointment was not the owner and didn’t have any knowledge on her situation. As she went through with the appointment, she noticed that every cupcake had a lemon taste to it, including the frost-ing. It just was a completely bad experience for her. She then came to us and we made her cry as well, but in a good

way. She was meticulous about every detail. She was just so happy with us, from the flavor choices to the pricing to the cupcake wrappers. Her fiancé was so sweet too. He even wanted to drive our delivery van!

NWG: Is there anything that you want our readers to know about you or Gigi’s Cupcakes?Well, our motto is, “spreading love, one cupcake at a time.” The relationships that we build, coupled with the consistency in our product, makes for an enduring recipe. We are very family oriented and treat our customers as such. My daugh-ter worked here while she was pregnant for my grandson and we had a customer who would always come in and talk to her. After she had the baby, the lady brought in a quilt and a teddy bear that she handmade. She always asks about my daughter and grandson when she comes in. It’s like she’s part of our extended family.

I also have the best staff! I am very happy with them and proud of them. I have an A team!

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[ v e n u e s a n d c a t e r e r s ]

Photography by Louis


The idea of a wedding registry once involved kiosks and long lines in department stores, but those days

have swiftly come to an end. Technology has rein-vented the way modern brides think of wedding reg-istries forever. The steps that a bride takes, from an-nouncing engagements to choosing a style of china, can now all be done online. Brides now have access to international stores and the convenience of linking all registries into one, central location.

TIMELINESOne should start the registry process about 6-12 months prior to the wedding. When beginning, it’s a great idea to send out registry announcement cards. These cards will help your guests to get an idea of what types of gifts you’re expecting, and to better manage their time in choosing one. Below is a registry timeline to help you with organizing and making your registry experience more efficient for everyone.

WEBSITESA few websites to help you with the registry process are: myregistry.com, weddingchannel.com, theknot.com, giftregistry360.com and amazon.com. Most of these sites contain options that allow you to create your own wedding page, send registry updates to so-cial networking sites, and consolidate all registered stores into one. When choosing registry locations, be sure to check the exchange/return policy. This impor-tant step can save you trouble if you have to return any duplicate or broken items that you receive. Thek-not.com offers an interactive checklist, which makes it virtually impossible for you to forget wedding reg-istry essentials. The convenience of these websites is also shared with your guests in that they don’t have to leave the house to purchase a gift. Smart phones now have applications like “Gift Registry 360 Scan & Add,” which has the capability to scan and add items instantly to the bride’s registry.

ORGANIzINGYour wedding registry should be comprised of several categories, including: kitchen, bathroom, home improvement, décor, and appliances. Websites will help you narrow down and organize your needs by providing suggestions and subcategories. From these subcategories, it will be easier for you to decide on styles and other specifics. Consult with your fiancé on registry items and decide as a couple on the wants and needs of your future home. It can be tempting to choose only lavish, expensive things to furnish your new life, but it’s important to be considerate of your guests’ budgets. It’s okay to choose some big-ticket

items, but make it a point to have a wide range of gift options at varying price points—that way, everyone wins!

CHARITYIt has been said that it is better to give than to receive. Should you desire to do so, setting up a partnership with a local charity is a great way to start your new life together. Donating your wedding gifts to those who are less fortunate can bring you far more in return than the gifts themselves. This giving is also a great way for your guests to contribute money to an admirable cause of your choosing and possibly continue to give more in the future. Some local charities that have impeccable service records are:

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6-12 months: Begin the process by determining your registry locations and choosing what items you would like. Create a wedding website so that guests are able to keep up with your registry updates.

2-3 months: At this point, be sure that you have chosen items in various categories and price ranges. Send registry announcements and let your family and friends spread the word.

1 month: If you are moving, be sure to update your shipping address at all of your registry locations. Do a final update of your registry.

3-4 weeks post wedding: It’s thank you card time and most registry sites will include a tracker so that you won’t forget anyone.

[ online registry ] by Allison Rose

The Tech-Savvy Bride

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[ wedding tales ]Mallory Materne & Clay Lunsford


MALLORY MATERNE & CLAY LUNSFORDOctober 6, 2012

How/When did you meet? Five years ago at church he turned around and said, “Is it just a coincidence we always sit near each other or are you stalking me.”

What was your favorite part of planning? My favorite part of planning was having the excuse to come home to NOLA every other weekend to plan with my sisters.

Did your fiancé help in the planning process? My husband pretended like he had no opinion, but sometimes he was a little too helpful.

What was your first dance song? Our first dance was to “Faithfully” by Journey

At your reception, did you stay in heels or switch to flats? Once I hit the dance floor I never left; not even to take off my heels.

What was your color scheme? Our colors were a variety of deep purples and grays.

Ceremony: Rayne Memorial Methodist ChurchPhotography: Stacy Marks PhotographyHair/Makeup: Flawless BrideTransportation: Celebrity LimoBridesmaid Dresses: Town and Country


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Nothing says you’re having a “New Orleans” wedding like the Riverview Room. Our location,

views and attentive services await your special day.

“Where the French Quarter Meets the Mississippi...”

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[ wedding tales ]Sheylynne Morgan & Stephen Stamm


SHEYLYNNE MORGAN & STEPHEN STAMMOctober 27, 2012

How/When did you meet? Steve and I met in May of 2010 while he was in town working.

What was your favorite part of planning? My favorite part of the planning was setting the date be-cause it will be a day to celebrate for the rest of our lives!

Did your fiancé help in the planning process? My fiancé was very helpful planning the wedding and didn’t want to be left out of anything.

What was your first dance song? Our first dance was to Me and you by Kenny Chesney.

At your reception, did you stay in heels or switch to flats? I switched to ballerina flats for the reception along with my daughter who had matching flats.

What was your color scheme? Our color scheme was red and ivory.

Ceremony & Reception: Louisiana CastlePhotography: Welch Photography & VideoTransportation: A Regal Limo

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A Tal e of Two Brid es

Styled: Unique Weddings in New OrleansLocation: Edgar Degas House Museum & InnCandles: New Orleans Candlelight Weddings

Candelabras: Dunn and Sonnier Antiques and FlowersChaise Lounge: CK Design Works

Flowers: Beth’s FlowersDresses: The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe

Jewelry: Bustles and Bows Bridal BoutiqueModels: Brooke Roberts, Alexandra Chaisson

Photographers: GK Photography, North Photography & HD Video

Pleated bodice with jewel waist, ruffle skirt.

Photo by North Photography and HD Video

Satin gown with lace overlay bodice with

sleeves, emblished waist.

Photo by GK Photography


Sweetheart neckline with lace overlay and belted waist.



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[ wedding tales ]Caitlin Gilbert & Kenny Gagliano


CAITLIN GILBERT & KENNY GAGLIANONovember 10, 2012

How/When did you meet? Our first meeting was at Ihop, about 5 years ago, but didn’t start dating till about 3 years ago.

What was your favorite part of planning? Seeing it all come together, I had some traditional and not so traditional picks that mixed perfectly.

Did your fiancé help in the planning process? He was supportive in my choices, but did pick the cake flavors.

What was your first dance song? We made it old school, Unchained Melody by Righ-teous Brothers.

At your reception, did you stay in heels or switch to flats? Stayed in my heels all night!

What was your color scheme? Elegant peacock, it was filled with purples, teal, hints of gold and even a little lime green.

Rehearsal Dinner: Andrea’s Photography: GK PhotographyVideography: Suzy Marks VideographyBridal Attire: Bridal Boutique by MaeMeTransportation: A Regal Limos


JANUARY 2013Jonique Harrison & Jonathan Johnson Heather Jeffreys & Kevin FarmerLauren Melancon & Max Cheramie

FEBRUARY 2013Andrea Alfonso & Craig DunnBrittany Bergeron & Adam RoyJennifer Brown & Todd LaneAmanda Maltese & David Bongard

MARCH 2013Tanya Busch & Mike HartAshley Chopin & Barry LabarreTara Lindsey & Daniel Ogden Candace Pizzalato & William Turnage Jessica Wiest & Thomas Breslin III

APRIL 2013Sarah Dusang & Devin LovasHannah Fontenot & Kevin Wedge Ashley Gonsulin & Eric StrainRobyn Henderson & Stephen JohnstonRaven House & Raymond Bourne Stacey Peltier & Reid OwensAngelique Sweeney & Joseph BuchtaKelli Tazawa & Nicholas Farney

MAY 2013Corinne Cortez & Brookes WeinsteinCarrie Panter & Ryan BeanBrittany Reynolds & Donnie Thomas IIIShannon Rogers & Justin Wilkes

JUNE 2013Megan Armstrong & David Jensen Jessica DeCorte & Steven ReegSadie Elliot & Matthew SedleyRebecca Erwin & Troy GloriosoNicole Gonzales & Patrick DittaCeleste Harvey & Derrick MitchellMegan Jeanes & John Vindigni, JrSarah Pakron & Scott Dembowski

JULY 2013 Danielle Boe & TJ BourgeiosCarli Bordelon & Joshua TaylorLauren Dailey & Steven LandryAmelia Irwin & Kevin GodingCree Merriman & Bryan Jourdian

SEPTEMBER 2013 Jenna Mitchell & Thomas TurnageTaylor Mitchell & Jeffery Spansel

OCTOBER 2013 Lindsay Belmont & Chase Favre

NOVEMBER 2013Lindsey Bourgeois & Paul BertucciniMarni Jacobs & Scott HerskovitzMegan Whitmer & Brian Seay

DECEMBER 2013 Nicki Mohr & Jason Hall

JANUARY 2014 Natalie Bordelon & Chad Zignes

FEBRUARY 2014 Jessica Rome & Joshua Gros

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[ wedding tales ]Crystal Gisclair & Derek Millet


CRYSTAL GISCLAIR & DEREK MILLETOctober 12, 2012

How/When did you meet? I met Derek the beginning of my senior year of high school at a friend’s party.

What was your favorite part of planning? Spending time with my mom and my best friends planning for my big day was my favorite thing about planning.

Did your fiancé help in the planning process? Derek and I participated in the day for the engaged but he left the planning up to my mom and me.

What was your first dance song? Our first dance was to “Angle Eye’s” by the Jeff Healy Band.

At your reception, did you stay in heels or switch to flats? I definitely stayed in heels as well as 2 of my pregnant bridesmaids; they were champs.

What was your color scheme? My color theme was pastel pinks and creams since I was going for the vintage glamour look.

Ceremony & Reception: English Turn Country ClubPhotography: Sison PhotographyVideography: Professional Wedding Video & PhotographyTransportation: A Regal LimousineBridal Attire: Town & CountryBridesmaid’s Attire: Pearl’s Place


ORLEANS PARISH License Fee - $27.50 Cash or check M-F 9:00am-3:00 CBD:1010 Common St., Suite 1245 504.568.3620 ALGIERS COURTHOUSE (Cash Only):225 Morgan St., Rm 201, Algiers 504.368.4099 Orleans Parish Police Escorts 504.658.6205

JEFFERSON PARISHLicense Fee - $31.25 Cash/check/money order M-F 8:30am-4:30 WEST BANK: Jeff. Parish General Government Ctr. 200 Derbigny St., Suite 2300, Gretna 504.364.2922 EAST BANK: Joseph S. Yenni Building 1221 Elmwood Pk. Blvd., Ste 603-A, Jefferson 504.736.6393 Police Escorts (Anywhere in Jefferson) 504.465.1480

ST. BERNARD PARISH License Fee - $25.00 Cash/check M-F 8:00am-4:00 1101 W. St. Bernard Hwy., Chalmette 504.271.3434 Police Escorts 504.271.3434

PLAQUEMINES PARISH License Fee - $25.00 Cash/check M-F 8:30am-4:30 Parish Courthouse (Clerk of Court) 301 Main St., Ste. 108, Belle Chasse 504.297.5180 Police Escorts 504.394.0649

ST. TAMMANY PARISH License Fee - $25.00 Cash only M-F 8:30am-4:30 Parish Courthouse 701 N. Columbia, Covington 985.809.8745 Police Escorts 985.892.8181

ST. CHARLES PARISH License Fee - $35.00 Cash/check M-F 8:30am-4:30 Parish Courthouse (Clerk of Court) 15045 River Rd., Hahnville 985.783.6632 Police Escorts 985.783.6237

ST. JOHN PARISH License Fee - $30.00 Cash/money order M-F 8:30am-4:30 Parish Courthouse (Clerk of Court) 2393 Hwy. 18 (River Rd.), Edgard 985.497.3331 Police Escorts 985.652.7058

ST. JAMES PARISHLicense Fee - $25.00 Cash only M-F 8:30am-4:30 Parish Courthouse (Clerk of Court) 5800 LA Hwy. 44 (River Rd.), Convent 225.562.2270 Police Escorts 225.562.2200

TANGIPAHOA PARISHLicense Fee - $32.50 Cash/check/money order M-F 8:30am-4:30 AMITE: Courthouse110 N. Bay St. 985.748.4146 Police Escorts (Amite) 985.748.6169 HAMMOND: 318-A NW Railroad Ave. 985.549.1638 Police Escorts (Hammond) 985.542.3500

TERREBONNE PARISHLicense Fee - $30.00 Cash only M-F 8:30am-4:30 7856 Main St., Houma (985) 868-5660 (x. 56) Police Escorts (985) 876-2500

LAFOURCHE PARISHLicense Fee - $28.25 Cash/check M-F 8:30am-4:30 303 W. 3rd St., Thibodeaux (985) 447-4841 Police Escorts (Thibodeaux) (985) 446-5021 Police Escorts (Other areas) (985)448-2111

WASHINGTON PARISH License Fee - $30.00 Cash/check M-F 8:30am-4:30 Courthouse Bldg., Washington & Main, Franklinton (985) 839-7821 Police Escorts (985) 839-4468

When you apply for your marriage license, at least one party must appear in person. He or she must have all the necessary information and documents outlined below.

1. State law requires a cerfitied copy of each party’s birth certificate, if born in Louisiana. Passports are not acceptable. If either party was born out-of-state, a waiver can be submitted. If either party was born out-of-country, a valid passport, naturalization papers, or green card, along with a valid state ID card or driver’s license must be presented at the office, and to a judge to obtain a waiver.

2. If either party is divorced, he/she must present a certified copy of the final divorce decree.

3. If either party is widowed, he/she must present a certified copy of a death certificate.

4. Each party must know his/her social security number, but no documentation is required.

5. Both bride and groom will need to complete a marriage license application; forms can be presented by either applicant in person.

Age RequirementsIf either applicant is under 18 years of age, but more than 16, the marriage is lawful and a license may be issued if the applicants provide: written consent of both parents (or custodian), or an order from a judge or juvenille court. In the event the applicant is under 16, all the above three things will be required.

General InfoA Louisiana license is valid in any parish in Loui-siana for 30 days. There is a 72-hour waiting period between the time of issuance and the ceremony. Only a district judge or Justice of the Peace can waive this. Newlyweds should order a certified copy of their marriage license two weeks after the marriage to ensure that the license has been returned and recorded.

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VEAL CHOP JILL:

2 (12-14 ounce) veal chops, on the bone½ cup all-purpose flourSalt and black pepper1/3 cup vegetable oil2 cups arugulaLemon halves

Sauce:3 Roma tomatoes, roughly chopped1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/3 cup capers1/3 cup white wine¼ cup red onion1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon crushed red pepperJuice of 1 lemon

Slicing down with a knife, butterfly the chops. Spread the “wings” on either side and pound out until very thin. Coat with flour, shaking off any excess, and season with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet and spread out each veal chop to brown, turning once, about 3 minutes in all. Set on a baking sheet and finished cooking in a preheated 425-degree oven, 10-12 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the uncooked sauce by combining all ingredients in a mixing bowl. To serve, top each veal chop with arugula and then spoon on the sauce. Garnish with lemon halves and drizzle with olive oil. Serves 2.


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“I want professional photos of my wedding, but my brother’s friend’s cousin’s daughter’s babysitter just got a really nice digital camera and she’ll take photos of us and give me a disk of all the images for only $90. She has a website and a Facebook page, so she is legit.”

Here is an analogy for you:

I have bad hair. It’s too thick, and a bad ashy brown color. My brother’s friend’s cousin’s daughter’s

babysitter, Jackie, will cut, weave and blow-dry my hair for $90. My other option is going to Jeff, the hair stylist at the salon across the street. He charges me $250 for a cut, weave and blow-dry. I decide to try both.

I’m sitting in Jackie’s laundry room waiting for her to gather her things when I realize she’s going to wash my hair in the utility sink. Leaning over the sink while kneeling on a folding chair proves a little difficult; she gets shampoo in my eye and water drips down my neck into my shirt. We go into the house and she sits me down in her dining room; her husband is sitting on the couch watching NASCAR and drinking a 40. He leans forward to grab a bag of chips and I notice his butt-crack. I remind myself that since Jackie only charges $90, she probably can’t afford to rent a station in a salon, and so I divert my eyes and forgive her. She begins to cut my hair. It seems to be taking quite a while. She looks a little nervous. I remember that she’s still fairly new to cutting hair. I rationalize that she’s still better than I’d be at it. Plus, she has like 500 fans on her Facebook page, and that has to mean something, right? Jackie disappears to mix my color. She’s gone for a long time. I get nervous that she doesn’t know what she’s doing. What if she screws it up and my hair falls out? I start to wonder… maybe there is a REASON why she only charges $90. Is that

the only way she can get clients? Then Jackie weaves a beautiful blond into my hair. I try to forget about my nerves and begin to get excited. A cut and color for only 90 bucks, I can’t wait to show everyone my hair! She finishes up the blow-dry and I turn to the mirror to discover that my hair is really yellow and brassy. The cut is uneven and boxy. I take a deep breath and calm myself down. Well, it looks better than it did before, I guess, and I only paid $90. The next day I meet up with some girlfriends for drinks. No one says anything about my hair, and I’m afraid to ask what they think because I know it just looks average, or maybe even bad. I feel disappointed. $90 seemed like such a great deal.

I suppose it’s only a deal if the value is greater than $90.

Two months pass and I find myself sitting at Jeff’s sta-tion in the salon across the street. The receptionist offers me a cold drink and the most recent issue of People magazine. Jeff comes over, introduces him-self and asks me what I’d like to accomplish today. We talk for a few minutes about the specific color of blond I’m looking for. He asks me questions about how I style my hair, what I like, what I don’t like, and tells me a little about what’s in style right now. Jeff seems as excited as I am for my new look. I look around to see all the latest flat irons, blow- dryers, collections of brushes and combs. Jeff rattles off instructions to his assistant while examining my hair and she’s back in a jiffy with 4 bowls of color. As Jeff begins to weave in and out of my hair with light blond and medium honey and chestnut brown I close my eyes and listen to the calming music on the satellite radio. I feel relaxed and confident. I trust him. I sit with my hair under the dryer and once again I’m offered a cold drink and a maga-zine. Jeff comes over to inspect the progression of the

[ if I were you ]A Wedding Analogy

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color. He exclaims how perfect it looks and brings me to the shampoo station. There is a big cushy leather recliner. I put my head back and he begins to wash. The shampoo smells like mint and lavender and he spends an extra few minutes on a mini scalp massage. Jeff dries and styles my hair with ease. When he’s fin-ished he spins my chair around and I hardly recog-nize myself in the mirror. I look like I belong in a fashion magazine. The cut frames my face perfectly. It’s sassy with a hint of modern, just the right amount to suit my style. The color shimmers as I turn my head. It seems almost as if there are thousands of shades of blond intertwined throughout the locks of hair. It reminds me of what my hair looked like when I was little, after spending all summer in the sun. I feel proud. I meet up with some friends for lunch the next day. They must have commented on my hair 10 times. One of them demanded Jeff’s phone number and asked me how much he charged. “$250, I told her. She replied, “Well it looks a-MAZE-ing, what a great deal.”

The $90 Jackie charged me wasn’t a great deal. The $250 Jeff charged me was. How is that possible? They both gave me a cut, weave and blow-dry.

The difference was the experience and the quality. The $250 that Jeff charged me included a cold diet coke, a comfy chair, state-of-the-art equipment and supplies, experience, knowledge, and a quality prod-uct. It included a feeling of pride and excitement that lasted until it was time to return for more. The $90 Jack-ie charged me included cheap dye, dull scissors, a wet shirt and a butt-crack.

When I thought about it later, I thought, well wouldn’t it be great to find someone who was somewhere in between, you know, someone who is amazing and cheap? But the problem is there is no such thing as in between. When someone offers quality, they have to charge for it, they have to cover the cost of running the business, continuing education, supplies, market-ing and they have to cut themselves a paycheck. Otherwise they are not running a business.

So if you find yourself presented with what seems like a “great deal” for a wedding vendor that tells you that their competitors’ prices are exorbitant, ask yourself if the $90 is worth an experience with Jackie. Personally, as a client, I’d rather pay $250 for an experience that feels priceless, than waste $90 on something sub par. Value is a magical thing.

Written by:Clairealyse PhotographyMalibu, Ca.

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[ wedding tales ]Brianna Hunter & Jared Anderson


BRIANNA HUNTER & JARED ANDERSON October12, 2012

How/When did you meet? On Thursday night, Oct 12, 2006, I went out with my cousin (maid of honor) to celebrate her birthday at Republic New Orleans and noticed “this guy” looking at me from across the room. I later sparked up a con-versation, and the rest is history (we were married 6 years to the date of that first meeting).

What was your favorite part of planning? Making memories with “Team Bri” as we explored NOLA and the surrounding area for the perfect dress and vendors to make my vision come true.

Did your fiancé help in the planning process? Jared and I scouted all potential reception locations together, and he was very instrumental in the selection of our stationary, food, and entertainment.

What was your first dance song? “At Last”, Etta James, played by a live saxophonist. As a child, I always said it would be the song I danced to with my husband...a dream come true.

At your reception, did you stay in heels or switch to flats? I stayed in heels until it was time for our second line parade.

What was your color scheme? My scheme was centered on the purple calla lily and gunmetal.

Photographer: Atelier NOLA | photographyTransportation: Big Easy LimosDécor: Event Rental


BOOT CAMPBridal

www.ejgh.org/thefitnessprinciple

Mackie Shilstone’s fitness & nutrition plans are designed to get brides, maids and moms wedding-ready in just 6 weeks.

Call 504-457-3100 for more information.


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[ wedding tales ]Chelsey Landreaux & Christopher Bonomolo


CHELSEY LANDREAUx & CHRISTOPHER BONOMOLONovember 9, 2012

How/When did you meet? We met, very unexpectedly, at Parlays Bar in May of 2010.

What was your favorite part of planning? Everything... I loved wedding planning!!

Did your fiancé help in the planning process? A little :)

What was your first dance song? Our first dance was to Jimmy Wayne’s “You Are”.. It was perfect!

At your reception, did you stay in heels or switch to flats? I switched to flats immediately, even before our first dance or any pictures!

What was your color scheme?The girls wore royal blue dresses with gold shoes and jewelry and we complimented that with all fall col-ors... Beautiful!

Ceremony: St Francis of Assisi ChurchPhotography: Stacy Marks PhotographyFlorist: Beth’s FlowersTuxedos: John’s Tuxedos


As you plan a wedding, I feel it is always a great idea to plan how you are going to incorporate exercise into

your life and marriage. As you try to fold into a program that works for both of you, remember that exercise is a very individualistic choice. Even in marriage we all have different goals, health status, time available, and motivations to stay or become fit. What I want everyone to know is that no matter what, it is vital that you carve time in your week to exercise.

One of the biggest hurdles people need to move past is the mental side of getting motivated. It is easy to come up with reasons why you can’t exercise today, but just know that putting off exercise today can significantly impair your health today, tomorrow and certainly down the road as you age. The most important thing to know, however, is that ex-ercising is easier than you think.

I recommend you mix daily activities, formal workouts, and sports play to get cardiovascular training along with the strength and flexibility training needed for health. And for best results, do some stretching nearly every day and some strength training two or three times a week. The older we get, the more we need these supplementary activities. And as the years roll on, most of us will also benefit from some simple exercises to improve balance and prevent falling, a major health problem for seniors.

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that aerobic exercise should be between three-to-five times per week. Depending on intensity of the workout, each session should last between 20 to 60 minutes, and performed in no less than 10-minute durations of time. They further recom-mend that for higher intensity workouts keep your heart rate between “55/65 percent – 90 percent of maximal heart rate, or for lower intensity workouts, a range of 55 – 64 percent of maximal heart rate.” A general rule to calculate your maxi-mal rate is 220 – your age.

Now that you know how easy it is to effectively exercise, let’s take a look at the reasons and avenues people take for exercise. The top five reasons are:

WORK – Although the amount of people getting the appro-priate amount of exercise is decreasing, there was a time when manual labor was the bulk of the workforce. Now as more tasks are done with computers and equipment, there is less of a need for these types of jobs. But, for those who do, exercising through work is excellent.

HEALTH – Exercise is the best-kept secret for preventative medicine. It provides protection against many of the diseas-es that plague our society.

RECREATION – If you are having fun and exercising at the same time, you can easily fill your requirements. Recreational exer-cise is a very good stress reliever and helps to refresh the mind.

COMPETITION – Many choose exercise because they are competing in specific sport. Whether you are on a sports team, training for a race or participate in an organized “pick-up” game, learn how to build your exercise so that you peak when its time to compete.

APPEARANCE – Exercise for appearance is among the top reasons people exercise. Although you can’t selectively shed fat from your belly, butt or thighs, you can use calis-thenics and strength training to firm up muscles. This will make you look thinner and better.

Before beginning any new exercise routines, I advise you to check with your personal physician for your health status and to get medical clearance.

Mackie Shilstone, Executive Director, The Fitness Principle with Mackie Shilstone at East Jefferson General Hospital3601 Houma Blvd. Suite 401, Metairie, LA 70006Phone: (504) 457-3100, Website: www.ejgh.org

“Mackie Says!” is a recurring feature in the NOLA Wedding Guide, and include priceless words of advice from Mackie and his staff for brides who want to look their best on their big day.

[ mackie says! ]Top Five Reasons People Exercise


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With every season, comes new inspiration in design and fashion. The season dictates the type of materials and

textiles used and the shapes and cuts of garments. The change of season also brings a new palette of colors to creatively combine and coordinate. Pantone, the world-renowned authority on color, recently released its Spring 2013 Fashion Color Report. These will be the predominant colors for the entire fashion world this season, including wedding fashion.

Since Pantone is the standard language for color communication, from designer all the way down to consumer, most bridal dress shops will carry dresses in these colors. You may want to consider this report when selecting bridesmaids, mother of the bride/groom and flower girl dresses. These will also be the colors for linens and other textiles such as plastics, so you will probably encounter them when searching for table linens, chair coverings and tabletop items.

THE SPRING 2013 COLORS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

DUSK BLUE - Pantone 16-4120

NECTARINE - Pantone 16-1360

TENDER SHOOTS - Pantone 14-0446

MONACO BLUE - Pantone 19-3964

LEMON zEST - Pantone 13-0756

AFRICAN VIOLET - Pantone 16-3520

LINEN - Pantone 12-1008

GRAYED JADE - Pantone 14-6011

POPPY RED - Pantone 17-1664

EMERALD - Pantone 17-5641

According to Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, “consumers look to spring for renewed energy, optimism and the promise of a brighter day.” Perhaps incorporating some of these colors into your spring wedding will evoke those feelings and make your perfect day that much better.

[ hot colors for 2013 ] by Jessica Bayard


[ wedding dress storage ]

It was love at first sight, the perfect fit for your perfect day - your wedding dress. Although you wore it only once, if you take as much care in preserving your wedding dress as you did in choosing it, then it can be enjoyed as a family heirloom for years to come-symbolizing love and family. Here are a few tips to keep your beloved garment as beautiful as the day you wore it.

1. You can either have your dress professionally preserved, or you can do it yourself. Either way, your dress should be cleaned within six weeks following your wedding day. Even the smallest stains cause the dress to yellow over time.

2. Professional gown preservation costs between $150 and $500, depending on the amount of soilage. It is recommended to bring your dress to a reputable dry cleaner who cleans about 100 dresses or more a year.

3. If you choose to take things into your own hands, then you must first decide between box and hanger storage. It may be more practical to store the dress in a box, but hanger storage is the best way to prevent hard-to-remove creases. Either way, buy plenty of acid-free tissue paper.

4. For box storage, line an acid-free cardboard box with the tissue paper and lay the hem of the dress in the box. Fold the dress like an accordion, putting tissue paper between each fold. Stuff the bodice of the dress with crumpled tissue. Put some layers of tissue on top and put on the lid (make sure the lid is solid and does not have a plastic window). Store the box in a cool, dry closet. Check the condition of the dress each year, and re-pack so the folds are in different places.

5. For hanger storage, wrap a wide hanger with cotton batting and cover it with muslin. Buy an acid-free cardboard “dress shaper” and place it over the hanger. Wrap it in tissue and place the dress over it. Stuff the bodice of the dress and any deep folds with the acid-free tissue paper. Cover the dress with a muslin garment bag and hang it in a cool, dry closet, taking care not to crush it with other clothing. Check the dress each year and wash the muslin cover.


[ wedding tales ]Amanda Sacco & Alphonse Richard IV


AMANDA SACCO & ALPHONSE RICHARD IVDecember 1, 2012

How/When did you meet? We met on January 10, 2009 in New Orleans by a twist of fate at a wedding event for one of Alphonse’s friends.

What was your favorite part of planning? Cake tasting and designing our own cake

Did your fiancé help in the planning process? Yes my fiancé was amazing and a part of the whole planning process.

What was your first dance song? “God gave me you” by David Barns.

At your reception, did you stay in heels or switch to flats? I stayed In my heels and original dress the whole night!

What was your color scheme? My Colors were sapphire blue and silver .

Ceremony: St Louis CathedralPhotography: GK PhotographyMusic: Omega Sound & EntertainmentBridesmaids’ Attire: Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique


Q: I am a bit confused with the whole bridal registry thing. Do you make three different registries for your engagement party, bridal shower, and wedding? - Toni N. Gretna, LA

Wise Bride: No, you should register only once but make your registry large enough so that your friends and family will have lots of choices for all of the events you mentioned.

Q: My future mother in law has offered to pay for our photographer, which is extremely generous. However, she is insisting that we use one that she has in mind. I have had my heart set on another photographer who is more expensive than the one she has picked. How do I tell her that I want this other photographer and essentially ask her to put out even more money? - Jessica M. New York, NY

Wise Bride: That really is a kind gesture on your mother in law’s part. However, this is your wedding and you should hire only the vendors that you are absolutely sure about. Communication is the key. Simply explain that you sincerely appreciate her generous offer, but you really want to use another photographer and list your reasons why. If she is agreeable, offer to pay the difference in cost. If not, go with your photographer and pay for it yourself. You will be happy every time you open your wedding album.

Q: I do not like my fiancé’s sister. We do not get along whatsoever. Do I have to ask her to be a bridesmaid in my wedding? - Tia L. Meraux, LA

Wise Bride: No, you are not required to have your fiancé’s sibling included in the wedding party. To extend an olive branch, you may want to include her in some other way. Perhaps invite her to be a reader or to bring up the gifts for offertory at the ceremony. It’s best to keep a friendly air surrounding your day and put aside differences so that you can truly enjoy your wedding.

Q: I have recently had to change my wedding date due to my fiancé’s military schedule. While most of my vendors have been gracious enough to either reschedule with me or give me my deposits back, one of them has been particularly troublesome. They will not reschedule nor will they return my deposit. What can I do? - Chastity C. New Orleans, LA

Wise Bride: This actually happens quite often. It is imperative that you read all contracts very carefully before signing them. Most contracts have cancellation clauses. If you do not see a cancellation clause in the contract, inquire with the vendor about their cancellation policies and get something in writing to protect yourself. In your case, if the contract states that the vendor is not liable in the event of cancellation or date change, then there is nothing that you can do. It is

solely your responsibility to fully understand every contract that you sign.

Q: I want to have our dog included into our ceremony somehow. We cannot have children and so he has become our “baby”. What are some ways that I can do this? We are having an outdoor wedding. - Jasmine S. Metairie, LA

Wise Bride: It is becoming more acceptable and fashionable to have your pets included in the wedding festivities. As long as your dog has a good temperament and is not scared of crowds, this can be a very special way to add to your day. You may have your dog be the ring bearer if it’s male or the flower girl if female. Most importantly, you must assign someone to take care of your dog before, during and after the ceremony. You will be way too busy to give him/her your complete attention. Someone will have to walk your dog down the aisle anyway. An older, responsible child may be ecstatic to do the job for you.

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“Wise Bride” will be a recurring feature in the NOLA Wedding Guide, and includes helpful tips and advice from our “Wise Bride.”


Temperate Flare

Floral, Linens: Kim Starr Wise Floral EventsLocation: Bourbon Orleans Hotel St. Ann Cottage

Rentals: Perrier Party RentalsHair: Studio One Style Bar

Makeup: Make Me Up NOLAModels: Alexandra Chaisson Stephen Gioe Emmersyn Vicknair

Photography by: Stacy Marks Photography and Welch Photography

Styled: Unique Weddings in New Orleans and Kim Starr Wise Floral Events

Satin gown with ruffled embellished top, lace bolero top The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe

Tuxedo by John’s Tuxedo

Photo by Stacy Marks Photography


Strapless ball gown, jeweled belt,

assymetrical pleated skirt. Dress by The Bridal Boutique

by MaeMeCake: Frosted Fantasies by Nikki

Photo by Welch Photography and Video

Candles: New Orleans Candlight Weddings


Flowergirl Dress: Satin with lace overlay. by The BridalBoutique by MaeMe

Tuxedo by Rome’s Tuxedos



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CATHOLIC CHURCHES

Christ The King Church535 Deerfield Road, Terrytown 70056504.361.1500www.ctkterrytown.parishesonline.com

Holy Name of Jesus6220 LaSalle Place, New Orleans 70118504.865.7430www.hnjchurch.org

Immaculate Conception (Jesuit Church) 130 Baronne Street, New Orleans 70112504.529.1477www.jesuitchurch.net

Mary, Queen of Peace1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville 70471985.626.6977www.maryqueenofpeace.org

Mater Dolorosa1228 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans 70118504.866.3669www.neworleanschurches.com/materd/materd.htm

Our Lady of Divine Providence 1000 North Starrett Road, Metairie 70003504.466.4511www.oldp.org* six month advance notice for marriages

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church411 North Rampart Street, New Orleans 70112504.525.1551www.judeshrine.com

Our Lady of Lourdes2621 Colonial Boulevard, Violet 70092504.281.2267www.olol-church.com*six month advance notice for marriages

Our Lady of Perpetual Help1908 Short Street, Kenner 70062504.464.0361www.archdiocese-no.org/olphlachurch*8 month advance notice for marriages

Our Lady of Prompt Succor2320 Paris Road, Chalmette 70043504.271.3441www.olps-chalmette.org*six month advance notice for marriage

Our Lady of Prompt Succor 146 Fourth Street, Westwego 70094504.341.9522www.neworleanschurches.com/olpswego/olpswego.htm

Our Lady of the Angels6851 River Road, Westwego 70094504.436.4459

Our Lady of the Lake312 Lafitte Street, Mandeville 70448985.626.5671www.ollparish.info

Our Lady of the Rosary3368 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans 70119504.488.2659www.ourladyoftherosary-no.com*6 months advance notice for weddings/extensive online info

St. Agnes 3310 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson 70121504.833.3366www.stagnesjefferson.org

St. Angela Merici901 Beverly Garden Drive, Metairie 70002504.835.0324www.stangela.org

St. Anthony of Padua4640 Canal Street, New Orleans 70119504.488.2651www.neworleanschurches.com/stanthony/stjanthony.htm

St. Augustine 1210 Governor Nicholls Street, New Orleans 70116504.525.5934www.staugustinecatholicchurch-neworleans.org

St. Benilde1901 Division Street, Metairie 70001504.843.4980www.stbenilde.org

St. Catherine of Siena 105 Bonnabel Boulevard, Metairie 70005504.835.9343www.stcatherineparish.com

St. Christopher309 Manson Avenue, Metairie 70001504.837.8214www.stchristopherschool.org/stchristopherchurch.html

St. Clement of Rome4317 Richland Avenue, Metairie 70002504.887.8721www.scrparish.org

St. Cletus3600 Claire Avenue, Gretna 70053504.367.7951http://stcletuschurch.myownparish.com

St. Dominic775 Harrison Avenue, New Orleans 70124504.482.4157www.stdominicparish.com

St. Edward the Confessor4921 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie 70001504.888.0703www.steddy.org*6 Month notice in advance

St. Francis of Assisi 631 State Street, New Orleans 70118504.891.4479www.stfrancisuptown.com

St. Francis xavier444 Metairie Road, Metairie 70005504.834.0340www.stfrancisxavier.com

St. Joan of Arc529 West 5th Street, LaPlace 70068985.652.9100www.sjachurch.com

St. John the Baptist1139 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard, New Orleans 70113504.919.0848www.neworleanschurches.com/stjohnno/stjohnno.htm

St. Joseph1802 Tulane Avenue, New Orleans 70112504.522.3186www.stjosephchurch-no.org

St. Leo the Great2916 Paris Avenue, New Orleans 70119504.945.8750www.neworleanschurches.com/StLeo/index.htm

St. Louis Cathedral615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans 70116504.525.9585www.stlouiscathedral.org

St. Mary 1100 Chartres Street, New Orleans 70116504.529.3040

St. Mary’s Assumption2030 Constance Street, New Orleans 70130504.522.6748www.stalphonsusneworleans.com

St. Mary Magdalen6425 West Metairie Avenue, Metairie 70003504.733.0922www.stmarymagdalenchurch.com

St. Patrick724 Camp Street, New Orleans 70130504.525.4413www.oldstpatricks.org

St. Peter125 East 19th Street, Covington 70433985.892.2422www.stpeterparish.com

St. Philip Neri6500 Kawanee Avenue, Metairie 70003504.887.5535www.stphilipneriparish.org* six month notice in advance

St. Rita7100 Jefferson Highway, Harahan 70123504.737.2915www.stritaharahan.com*6 months advance notice

St. Rita2729 Lowerline Street, New Orleans 70125504.866.3621www.neworleanschurches.com/StRita/strita.htm

St. Rosalie 600 2nd Avenue, Harvey 70058504.340.1962www.strosalieparish.org

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St. Stephen1025 Napoleon Avenue, New Orleans 70119504.899.1378www.goodshepherdparishnola.com*6 months advance notice

Visitation of Our Lady3500 Ames Boulevard, Marrero 70072504.347.2203www.vol.org

BAPTIST CHURCHES

Christian Unity Baptist1700 Conti Street, New Orleans 70112504.522.3493

St. Charles Avenue Baptist7100 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans 70118504.861.9514www.scabc.org

First Baptist Church of New Orleans5290 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans 70124504.482.5775www.fbno.org

First Emmanuel Baptist Church1829 Carondelet Street, New Orleans 70130504.524.8891www.firstemanuelbaptistchurch.org

Franklin Avenue Baptist Church2515 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans 70117504.488.8488www.franklinabc.com

Mandeville’s First Baptist Church1895 Highway 190, Mandeville 70448985.626.3217www.fbcmandeville.org

Parkview Baptist Church6301 Camphor Street, Metairie 70003504.888.1153www.parkviewbc.com

EPISCOPAL CHURCHES

Christ Church Cathedral2919 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70115504.895.6602www.cccnola.org

Grace Episcopal Church3700 Canal Street, New Orleans 70119504.482.5242www.gracecanalstreet.org

St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church1101 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans 70118504.866.0123www.standrewsnola.com

St. Anna’s 1313 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans 70116504.947.2121www.stannanola.org

St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church3412 Haring Road, Metairie 70006504.887.4801www.staugustinesmet.com

St. George’s Episcopal Church4600 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70115504.899.2811www.stgeorge-nola.org

St. Luke’s Episcopal Church1222 North Dorgenois, New Orleans 70119504.821.0529www.stlukesnola.org

St. Martin’s Episcopal Church2216 Metairie Road, Metairie 70001504.835.7357www.stmepiscopal.com

St. Michael’s Episcopal Church4499 Sharp Road, Mandeville 70741985.626.5781www.stmichaelsla.org* one month advance notice for marriages

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church6249 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans 70124504.488.3749www.stpauls-lakeview.org

Trinity Church Episcopal1329 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans 70130504.522.0276www.trinitynola.com

METHODIST CHURCHES

Algiers United Methodist Church637 Opelousas Avenue, Algiers 70114504.361.1334www.algiersumc.com

Aurora United Methodist Church3300 Eton Street, New Orleans 70131504.394.5483www.aumc.club.officelive.com

Carrollton United Methodist Church921 South Carrollton Avenue, New Orleans 70118504.861.7597www.neworleanschurches.com/carrolltonumeth/carrolltonumc.htm

First Grace United Methodist Church3401 Canal Street, New Orleans 70119504.488.0856www.firstgraceumc.org

Lake Vista United Methodist Church6645 Spanish Fort Boulevard, New Orleans 70124504.288.2242www.lakevistaumc.com

Metairie United Methodist Church3741 Pontiac Street, Metairie 70002504.888.4665

Munholland United Methodist Church1201 Metairie Road, Metairie 70005504.834.9910www.munhollandumc.org

Newell United Methodist Church229 Lamarque Street, Mandeville 70448985.674.2486

Rayne Memorial United Methodist Church3900 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70115504.899.3431www.rayneumc.org

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church5875 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans 70124504.486.3982www.saintlukes-umc.net

St. Mark’s United Methodist Church1130 North Rampart Street, New Orleans 70116504.523.0450www.frenchquarterumc.org

St. Matthew United Methodist Church6017 Camphor Street, Metairie 70003504.888.2228www.stmatthewsumc.com

St. Timothy United Methodist Church335 Asbury Drive, Mandeville 70471955.626.3307www.sttimothyumc.org

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCHES

First Presbyterian Church5401 South Claiborne Avenue, New Orleans 70125504.866.7409www.fpcno.org

Canal Street Presbyterian4302 Canal Street, New Orleans 70119504.482.1135www.cspcno.org

Covington Presbyterian Church222 South Jefferson Avenue, Covington 70433985.892.4821www.covingtonpres.org

Grace Presbyterian Church6129 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie 70003504.454.8905http://web.me.com/pek83/Site/Welcome.html

John Calvin Church4201 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie 70006504.888.1375www.johncalvinchurch.org

Lakeview Presbyterian Church5914 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans 70124504.482.7892www.lpcno.org

Metairie Ridge Presbyterian Church215 Phosphor Avenue, Metairie 70005504.833.6357www.metairieridgepc.org

New Covenant Presbyterian Church3475 Highway 22, Mandeville 70471985.626.4375www.newcovenantpc.org

Parkway Presbyterian Church6200 Camphor Street, Metairie 70003504.733.1644www.parkwaypresbyterianchurch.com

Redeemer Presbyterian Church6200 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70115504.894.1204www.redeemernola.com

St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church1545 State Street, New Orleans 70118504.897.0101www.scapc.org

St. Roch Community Church1738 St. Roch Avenue, New Orleans 70117504.940.5771www.strochcc.org

Woodland Presbyterian Church5824 Berkley Drive, New Orleans 70131504.394.7877www.wpcno.org


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NON-DENOMINATIONAL

City Church New Orleans13123 Interstate 10 Service Road, New Orleans 70128504.246.5121www.citycathedral.org

Hickory Knoll Church of Christ2201 Hickory Avenue, Harahan 70123504.737.4335www.hickoryknollchurchofchrist.org

Household of Faith9300 I-10 Service Road, New Orleans 70127504.347.0127www.householdoffaithchurch.com

The Vineyard Church4340 Sal Lentini Parkway, Kenner 70065504.467.3257www.vineyardneworleans.org

Watson Memorial Teaching Ministry4400 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70115504.899.4400www.dkwmultimedia.com/watson/index.html

White Dove Fellowship3600 Manhattan Boulevard, Harvey 70058504.362.3379www.whitedove.org

JEWISH SYNAGOGUES

Anshe Sfard Synagogue2230 Carondelet Street, New Orleans 70113605.522.4714www.anshesfard.com

Congregation Gates of Prayer4000 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie 70002504.885.2600www.gatesofprayer.org

Northshore Jewish Congregation1403 North Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville 70471985.951.7976www.northshorejewish.org

Shir Chadash3737 West Esplanade Avenue, Metairie 70002504.889.1144www.shirchadashnola.org

Temple Sinai6227 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans 70118504.861.3693www.templesinaino.org

Touro Synagogue4238 St. Charles Avenue, New Orleans 70115504.895.4843www.tourosynagogue.com

GREEK ORTHODOx CHURCH

Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church1200 Robert E. Lee Boulevard, New Orleans 70122504.282.0259www.holytrinitycathedral.org


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[ unplugged weddings ] By Troy Marks

Making Your Presence FeltDefinition: An unplugged wedding is one in which all guests are required to turn off all cell phones, cameras, and video recorders.

As the husband of a professional wedding videog-rapher, I have heard my wife scream out in frustra-

tion on many occasions while editing her weddings. As I enter her work area, she would invariably show me the source of her pain.

When the bride and groom share their first kiss as husband and wife and turn to make their way down the aisle, the crowd is cheering, the bride is smiling ear to ear, and the couple is elated as electricity fills the room. My wife’s camera is perfectly positioned to capture every beautiful detail of their celebratory walk down the aisle. It is a magical, once in a lifetime mo-ment. And then it happens - a woman steps out of the congregation into the aisle, completely blocking the view of my wife’s, hi-definition state of the art video camera. With her video camera in hand, the woman shakily begins filming. My wife, who was carefully cho-sen and paid by the bride and groom due to her ex-pertise, now has a beautiful shot of the back of the woman as the bride and groom make their way down the aisle. As the guest backs her way down the aisle in front of the bride and groom, she only stops when she bumps into my wife’s tripod and camera. “Oh, excuse me,” she says smiling directly into the camera as the bride and groom walk past, in the background. The moment is gone forever. I have seen it happen too many times to count. Frustration ensues.

ARE YOU REALLY THERE?There have also been many moments where a smiling bride on the altar will turn to make contact with her family and friends only to find them all staring at the viewfinders of their cameras, video cameras, and cell phones. They are all eager to capture the ceremony on their various devices. The assorted beeps and chirps from the devices are easily heard in the hushed atmo-sphere of the ceremony. The guests are all attending the ceremony, but are they really present?

Unplugged weddings are growing in popularity as more and more brides seek to truly connect in a meaningful way with their family and friends, during their weddings. As the world grows more and more connected through the use of technology, we are also becoming less and less present as our attention is diverted from real world situations. A wedding cer-emony is an intimate time of love, when guests should seek to be fully invested in the moment as opposed to

their viewfinders. Rather than attempting to document every detail of the event, enjoy the event. Be present, smell the air, notice the little things, live the moment in real time.

UNCLE BOBWedding industry insiders even have a name for the aggressive amateur photographer getting in the way at weddings: Uncle Bob. Uncle Bob has ruined many professional wedding photos with the flash from his camera, kneeling in the aisle and blocking the view of the vows, and even standing on pews. The professional photographer is busy attempting to do the job he/she was paid to do and often runs into very awkward situ-ations with Uncle Bob. It is not the photographer’s job to act as a referee and call out obvious intrusions on his workspace. Escaping all of this is the true beauty of an unplugged wedding.



SHARE YOUR PHOTOSShould you decide to have an unplugged wedding, make sure that you share a few images with your guests within a couple days of the wedding — for a Saturday wedding, Monday or Tuesday is ideal. You can share them via email, your wedding website, or Facebook. Speak with your photographer before-hand to make sure that this is possible. Sharing even five wedding pictures with your guests so soon after the wedding is a way of saying thank you for abiding by your wishes. As soon as all your wedding photos are available, make prints to include with each thank you card. If possible, also make wedding photos available to guests online.

TECH GEEKSBy no means am I suggesting that unplugged wed-dings are for everyone. Admittedly, these days, asking someone to part with their cell phone or camera is like asking them to cut off a limb. If you are a bride on a budget that has chosen a smaller photography pack-age, you may be counting on getting some pictures from your guests. If you have mailed your invites via email, have a wedding website and would like your wedding tweeted in real time, then unplugged is not for you. It is simply an alternative to what has become the norm in the wedding industry.

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Though the drugstores may have slightly cheaper prices, the professional lab has the more experi-enced staff that is dedicated solely to the print-ing of images. The professional labs do not have seasonal employees who get limited training. They also do not sell anything else other than photo pro-cessing.

Primary Digital Imaging is a local imaging lab based in Kenner. They work with most of the professional wedding photographers in the city and have been in business for over 50 years. They are committed to providing the highest quality, color photographic services, along with dependable delivery and outstanding customer service.

Robbie Holland, with Primary, says, “Your wed-ding is one of the biggest events in your life. You hired many professionals to make the event as special as possible. As a profes-sional lab, we are making sure that you get the very best quality from your images. This is our primary focus. We are not a store with a lab in the back. Our equipment is state-of-the-art and our staff is fully trained to make sure that the images are printed correctly. Your photographer took ex-tensive time to edit your images, giving you the very best. Therefore, you should make sure that those images are of the highest standard.”

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[ thank you notes ] by Jessica Bayard

It’s been a wonderful journey. You started with finding your soul mate, then planning

the wedding of your dreams and now you are settling in to start your life anew. Well, you still have one more wedding related task before you - thank you notes. Most people

cringe at the thought of writing a personal note thanking each person who gave them a wedding gift. Keeping it simple and personal will make the task much less foreboding. Let your appreciation shine. Here are some tips to make the task a bit easier.

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I n New Orleans, outdoor ceremonies are as common as roast beef poboys. Our subtropical climate keeps our weather

pleasant year round and contributes to making our city an ideal backdrop for your special day. However, an outdoor ceremony can sometimes be tricky to plan. Knowing some basic information, such as which months are the rainiest, the average temperature for each month, and what time the sun sets, may mean the difference in planning for a spring wedding or holding off until the fall to get your ideal climate conditions. Also, knowing the sunset times can be crucial for getting your wedding photos just right. We have put together a 2013 almanac to assist you in planning your outdoor wedding ceremony.

SUNSET TIMES (AVG) January 2013 5:12-5:30 pm Jan1 - 23 5:30-5:37pm Jan 24-31

February 2013 5:38-5:50pm Feb 1-16 5:51-5:59pm Feb 17-28

March 2013 6:00-6:05pm March 1-9 7:06-7:19pm March 10-31 (Daylight Savings Time starts March 10)

April 2013 7:19-7:30pm April 1-18 7:30-7:37pm April 19-30

May 2013 7:38-7:49pm May 1-18 7:49-7:56pm May 19-31

June 2013 7:57-8:04pm June 1-18 8:04-8:05pm June 19-30

July 2013 8:05-8:01pm July 1-18 8:01-7:54pm July 19-31

August 2013 7:53-7:38pm August 1-18 7:37-7:24pm August 19-31

September 2013 7:22-7:01pm September 1-18 7:00-6:47pm September 19-30

October 2013 6:45-6:26pm October 1-18 6:25-6:14pm October 19-31

November 2013 6:13-6:13pm November 1-2 (Daylight Saving Time ends Nov 3) 5:11-5:00pm November 3-30

December 2013 5:00-5:04pm December 1-18 5:04-5:11pm December 19-31


[ 2013 ]Outdoor Wedding Ceremony Almanac

January 5.0February 6.0March 4.9April 4.5May 4.6June 5.8

July 6.1August 6.2September 5.5October 3.0November 4.4December 5.8

AVERAGE TEMPERATURES (IN DEGREES, FAHRENHEIT)

January 51.3February 54.3March 61.6April 68.5May 74.8June 80.0

July 81.9August 81.5 September 78.1October 69.1November 61.1December 54.5

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Donnie Thomas III is the owner of the Crystal Plantation reception venue in Kenner and is about to get married.

He is engaged to marry Brittany Reynolds on May 4, 2013 at St. Joseph Church on Tulane Avenue in New Orleans. Brittany is from Kenner, attended Archbishop Chappelle High School, and went on to graduate at LSU. Donnie is originally from Laplace where he attended Riverside Academy and then Southeastern Louisiana University. We recently caught up with them to discuss their upcoming nuptials.

NWG: HOW DID YOU MEET?Donnie: It was July 16, 2005 and I was the DJ at the Crystal Plantation at the time. Brittany’s friend worked with me as a server and had Brittany pick her up from work. We started talking and decided that we would meet up later that night to hang out as a group with the rest of our friends. We were actually trying to get Brittany’s friend and my friend togeth-er, but WE ended up talking to each other all night.

NWG: DESCRIBE YOUR FIRST DATE.Brittany: It was Donnie’s birthday and we went to a steak res-taurant. It really wasn’t romantic or anything, but it was fun. We had become friends since the first night that we met. It was kind of a last minute date, just to see where it would go, if anywhere. There definitely was a spark there.

NWG: DESCRIBE YOUR COURTSHIP AFTER THE FIRST DATE.Donnie: We made it official that we were exclusive on Au-gust 24, 2005, just days before Hurricane Katrina hit. During the storm, Brittany was in Baton Rouge at LSU and I evacuat-ed to Kentucky. We could only communicate through texts for a while. I then moved to Baton Rouge where I found a job, and actually moved into an apartment around the cor-ner from Brittany’s apartment. That’s when the relationship really blossomed. Then, I moved to Hammond to go to SLU for the next 5 years. We would travel back and forth on the weekends and holidays to see each other.

NWG: HOW DID HE PROPOSE?Brittany: He asked my parents first. He took them out to din-ner and surprised them. They gave him their blessing. He then told me that he had a Friday night off (which is extremely rare since he works weddings on the weekend) and that he was taking me to dinner at my favorite restaurant. He told me to get dressed while he was going to a dealership to look for a new car and that he would pick me up after. Donnie had my brother text him when I was upstairs

[ featured couple ]Brittany Reynolds & Donnie Thomas III


getting dressed. He then called me and told me to look out of my bedroom window, which looked out over the front lawn. He had spelled out “Marry Me?” in Christmas lights on the lawn, and was standing next to it, all suited up and holding a dozen roses. I asked him on the phone, “Is this a joke?” and he told me to come downstairs because he had to ask me something. I was so surprised and I started crying and ran down the stairs in my robe with my hair wet. He was down on one knee with the ring in his hand. I hugged him and kissed him and must have said yes a thousand times.

NWG: HOW HAS THE PLANNING GONE SO FAR?Brittany: It’s been fun and overwhelming. There are so many choices! Donnie helps out a lot and because he is in the wedding industry, he has so much insight on what to do.

Donnie: I helped with the limos and the rehearsal dinner, and also with most of the logistics such as setting up meetings.

NWG: TELL US ABOUT YOUR VENDORS.Brittany: Well, I got my gown at Town & Country on St Charles Ave and my bridesmaids dresses at Bridal Boutique by Mae Me. The guys will be wearing suits from John’s Tuxedos.

Donnie: We decided to have our reception at Chateau Country Club instead of the Crystal Plantation because I wanted all of my employees (and friends) to have a good time and not have to work that night. They have supported me for a long time and I wanted it to be special for them too.

NWG: ANY ADVICE FOR FUTURE COUPLES?Donnie: Give yourself enough time to plan everything. Being the owner of a venue, I see so many last minute weddings thrown together. Pay attention to details and get what you want.

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I n the wedding world, one’s fashion focus is usually on the bridal gown, bridesmaids’ dresses and the mother’s dress-

es. We tend to neglect the male aspect of wedding fashion as many women are simply out of the loop when it comes to menswear. We present you with a look at the current trends in men’s formal wear on the national and local levels.

When it comes to tuxedos, the classic, fitted silhouette look reigns supreme. Gone are the days of the baggy trouser and oversized jacket. The “European” look, slimmer cut pant and jacket, is definitely the chic way to go. The jacket with one button is trendier, while the two buttoned jacket is the most popular.

GREY IS INThe hottest thing right now in menswear is the grey tuxedo. You can do the entire tuxedo in grey or just the grey jacket over black or brown slacks. There are two main kinds of grey tux: the light grey or heather, and the dark grey or steel. With these two suave looks, you can perfectly combine fashion and elegance while being a little more daring and outside of the box. Typically, the traditional black tuxedo is to be worn to events after 5p.m., while the grey tuxedos can be worn both day and night. They also bring out the man’s best features, and aren’t as contrasting to the wearer’s skin tone as the black tuxedos. They are also elegant enough for a church wedding and comfortable enough for an outside event.

The tan tuxedo, or destination suit, is very popular for the spring and summer both here in New Orleans and for destination weddings that take place on the beach or outdoors. It is very versatile and has both day and evening functionality. “Men’s formalwear designer, Jean Yves has teamed up with Allure Bridals resulting in the newest collection of grey and tan tuxedos to hit the market. “What’s unique about this collection is it has a very small bead of satin on the edge of the lapel, which lends itself to a bowtie or a long tie giving it a suit look,” says Joey Hunter with John’s Tuxedos.

Of course, vintage looks still make a splash: the classic ivory coat with black pants and the full dress tails. These looks should be reserved for the truly formal occasions that occur after 7p.m., and should be worn by the groom and ring bearer only.

ACCESSORIESAs far as accessories go, we are seeing a nod to the classic as well. Vests are matching the tux instead of matching the bridesmaids’ dresses, exuding a debonair, time-less look that is not competing with the women’s wear.The bowtie has made a fierce comeback. According

to Kevin Rome of Rome’s Tuxedos, “The biggest change that we are seeing is the bowtie and cummerbund replacing the long tie and vest.”

Accessories are also where you can add your personal touch. Cufflinks with your favorite sports team are extremely popular here in the New Orleans area. Colored ties are commonly matched with the tan or grey suits. Colored or patterned socks are another way to make a statement.

One great thing about men’s formal wear is that it is slow to change fashion wise. When a new trend comes about, it stays around for a while. When you look back at your wedding photos in a few years, your husband will look as timeless and elegant as he did when he walked down the aisle.

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GET YOUR GAME ON!Photographed: Atelier NOLA

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All plans are finished and it’s time to walk down the aisle. The brief moments during the processional can define your wedding and should be accompanied by the appropriate music. The music you choose will greatly affect the mood and remembrance of the ceremony.

Living in New Orleans, a city that is full of talented musicians and singers, creates a vast and diverse pool of artists from which to choose your ceremony music. They vary from genres that include classical and contemporary, to specific artists like pianists, harpists, string quartets, vocalists, choirs and jazz ensembles.

Before deciding on music for your ceremony, you should consider several factors. The ceremo-ny venue, your budget, and the mood you’d like to project are all critical to making a wise decision. Other aspects to keep in mind are the venue size, and your particular musical texture preferences. Likewise, it is essential to confirm that the musicians or singers are comfortable with your theme and their ability to render it. Do you want to set a fully romantic tone? Or are you partial to a fun out of the ordinary theme? Is religion going to be a central part of the ceremony?

Parts of the wedding ceremony to consider for music include: the prelude, the processionals of the bride and the wedding party, the interludes, the recessional and the postlude. These parts of the ceremony are very reflective. It is important for the interlude music to compliment the mood of the ceremony. A traditional example for the bride’s procession is Wagner’s “Bridal Chorus,” also known as “Here Comes the Bride”. A classical suggestion for the wedding party’s recessional is “Canon in D” by Pachelbel. However, a couple of traditional reflective songs include, “Ave Maria” by Schubert, and “Meditation from Thais“ by Massenet. The contemporary bride may consider “From This Moment On” by Shania Twain. The playful bride may choose “When I’m Sixty-Four” by The Beatles.

When attempting to select specific songs it may become a bit overwhelming. One way to ease that stress is to solicit your fiancés input. He may have a

certain track or idea that is part of his family’s tradition. Although you may feel a need to choose every song, the good news is that you don’t. Allowing your musicians or singers the freedom to choose from with-in your genre choice gives them the freedom to per-form at their best. Communicate with them and let them know what you would like. Let them do their job. After all, they know what they perform best. None-theless, when choosing your musicians or singers, be sure to request a demo CD and listen to the samples on their website. It is also a good idea to schedule a consultation before making a final decision. Bea,

from Studio B Music adds, “The consultation is a huge part of getting a read on the couple’s want. There is nothing that takes the place of a face to face meeting.” Also, if you are planning to have the ceremony in a church, consult the coordinator or officiate as there may be rules regarding the ceremony music.

From traditional music to contemporary music,

there are many ways to set the mood and include family and friends in the ceremony. Since the choices are so numerous, be sure to do your research before letting tradition get the best of you. Have fun with this aspect of planning and your ceremony will undoubtedly be a remarkable and harmonious memory.

CEREMONY MUSIC QUICK GUIDE:

•Confirmyourbudgetformusicandverifyhowmuch space your venue allows for musicians.

•Discusswithyourmusicianofchoicesongsthatyou would like included. Listen to their recommendations. It may bring pleasant surprises.

•Whenresearchingmusiciansorsingers,listento demo CD’s or perhaps find live recordings of them on YouTube.

•Decideonagenreorasubgenrethatisappropriate for the mood you intend to convey.

•Remember,it’syourceremonyandthemoodshould reflect your particular style. Choose wisely.

•Havefun,remembertobreathe

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Years after your wedding day, you will look back on that day through the eyes of the photographer that

you choose. Choose wisely and your memories can be unbelievably vivid, vibrant, detailed and leave you breathless as you re-live the day. You will feel as if your family and friends surround you as you are transport-ed through time to experience those magical feelings all over again. Choose unwisely and you will have a sinking feeling every time you look at your wedding album. You will wish that you had made the effort, spent the extra money, or knew what questions to ask, in order to get a better photographer. Unfortunately, the advent of digital photography has brought forth a slew of bad photographers onto the wedding scene in the New Orleans area. They are charging low prices and using social media to lure brides. Hiring an ex-perienced, hard working, professional photographer is harder than ever. The great news is that we have some great photographers here in the New Orleans area. The questions below will help you to find them.

1. Get recommendations and referrals from friends.

2. Meet in person to view the photographer’s work. If they say, “We don’t meet with clients in person, all of our work can be viewed online.” This will give you an idea of how important you are to them. Move on to

someone who is excited and eager to meet with you.

3. Ask to see a complete wedding, preferably their last one, including outtakes. All photographers will show you only their best work at first, but also ask to see the most current work they have done.

4. Ask about their experience level. How many weddings have they shot this year? May I see your last wedding? If their last wedding was 6 months prior, then you know that they aren’t working very much. There is probably a reason why.

5. If your chosen photographer or their assistant cannot be present at your wedding, do not hire them. Some greedy photographers are booking four and five weddings in one day and hiring amateurs to shoot the wedding for them. The quality will not be the same.

6. Ask how much time your photographer needs to shoot your pictures? Time is money. Right after the ceremony is not when you want to be standing around getting your picture taken. Everyone is waiting for you at the reception and valuable time is being wasted. Hire someone that can work quickly and still get great shots.

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7. Help your chosen photographer by communicating your shot list to them beforehand. Let them know what is important to you. Communicate with the bridal party as well, to let them know where and when they will be taking pictures on the wedding day. Locating bridal party members at the wedding is a costly task.

8. Strongly consider having an unplugged wedding. (see page 84 for details)

9. If possible, try to get a second shooter for your wedding day. Most photographers will have an assistant that will work with them. If they don’t, they can usually hire one for a small fee.

10. Ask what the photographer will wear to your wedding, as professionalism is a dying art in the wedding industry. Their answer to your question will help you to get a sense of their understanding of wedding protocol.

11. Make sure that you have a completed and signed contract from the photographer that states every-thing that you would like to happen that day. Make sure that the date and times are correct.

12. Ask that you be given a copyright release on all of the photos taken on the day of your wedding. With the advent of digital photography, it is not uncommon for a photographer to take 1200 pictures on your big day. You should be given a C.D. with all of the pictures to use as you wish. Get it in writing.

13. Get it in writing! Anything that you deem important or essential, make sure that you have it in writing and signed by the photographer.

14. Ask about the amount of time that it will take to re-ceive your photographs. Do not be overly anxious to receive your wedding album. I would rather wait a bit and have the best photos that the photographer can produce rather than rush them into an inferior product.

15. When meeting with a photographer, try to gauge their personality. Does it mesh with yours? Do you feel comfortable around them? Are they outgoing? All of these things are important in getting great pictures on your wedding day. You must realize that you will be spending your entire wedding day with this person. Make sure that you would like to be around them.

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BAKERIES

GAMBINO’S BAKERY................................. Pg.61.800.GAMBINOwww.Gambinos.com

GIGI’S CUPCAKES .................................... Pg.7504.304.9317www.GigisCupcakesUsa.com

NIKKIS FROSTED FANTASIES ....................... Pg.7504.638.8478www.NikkisFrostedFantasies.com

VENUES/CATERING

ANDREAS RESTAURANT........................... Pg.50504.834.8583www.AndreasRestaurant.com

BOURBON ORLEANS HOTEL.................... Pg.18504.523.2222www.BourbonOrleans.com

CEDAR GROVE ................................ IFC & Pg.1TCHOUPITOULAS PLANTATION504.431.5743www.Cgtplantation.com

CELEBRATIONS......................................... Pg.16504.368.5466www.CelebrationsReceptions.com

COURTYARD ON THE RIDGE.................... Pg.21504.737.6660www.CourtyardOnTheRidge.com

CRYSTAL PLANTATION.............................. Pg.49504.467.1636www.TheCrystalPlantation.com

EDGAR DEGAS HOUSE MUSEUM, COURTYARD…….Pg.39& INN504.821.5009www.DegasHouse.com

ENGLISH TURN COUNTRY CLUB .................Pg.18504.392.2200www.EnglishTurn.com

THE FOUR COLUMNS............................... Pg.43504.340.4109www.FourColumns.com

FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON................... Pg.29504.885.5700www.FourPointsNewOrleans.com

GALVEz RESTAURANT............................... Pg.15504.595.3400www.GalvezRestaurant.com

IMPASTATO’S RESTAURANT...................... Pg.20504.455.1545www.Impastatos.com

JACKSON BREWERY BISTRO BAR............ Pg.16504.333.6914www.JacksonBreweryBar.com

JEFFERSON ORLEANS SOUTH.................. Pg.24504.454.6105www.JeffersonOrleans.com

LOUISIANA CASTLE.................................. Pg.24504.455.8700www.LouisianaCastle.com

MAGNOLIA PLANTATION........................ Pg.45504.733.5020www.Magnolia-Plantation.com

MESSINA’S CATERING............................. Pg.28504.469.7373www.MessinasCatering.com

N. O. STEAMBOAT COMPANY................. Pg.20STEAMBOAT NATCHEz504.568.8777www.NewOrleansSteamboatCompany.com

PAT O’S ON THE RIVER............................. Pg.42504.561.1200www.PatOBriens.com

PETITE BOURBON ..................................... Pg.30504.250.3800www.PetiteBourbon.com

PRESIDENTIAL PALACE............................. Pg.39504.467.3500www.PresidentialPalace.com

THE RIDGEWAY......................................... Pg.42504.833.2800www.PartyPlannersInfo.com

ROCK N’ BOWL........................................ Pg.14504.861.1700www.RockNBowl.com

RIVERVIEW ROOM................................... Pg.25504.525.3000www.RiverviewRoom.com

ROYAL PALM............................................ Pg.19504.644.4101www.RoyalPalmRestaurant.com

ROSY’S JAzz HALL................................... Pg.20504.896.7679www.RosysJazzHall.com

SOUTHERN OAKS PLANTATION................ Pg.13504.245.8221www.SouthernOaksPlantation.com

TARAVELLA MANOR..................................Pg.17504.340.7797www.TaravellaManor.com

BEAUTY

BRIDAL BOOT CAMP............................... Pg.56504.457.3100www.ejgh.org/thefitnessprinciple

FLAWLESS BRIDE....................................... Pg.59504.473.3621www.Flawless-Bride.com

MAKE ME UP NOLA................................. Pg.56504.891.9688www.MakeMeUpNola.com

SHEERS HAIR DESIGN............................... Pg.58504.454.3468

SKIN SCIENCE.......................................... Pg.57504.309.7048www.SkinScienceLLC.com

STUDIO NAILS........................................... Pg.58504.455.6267

STUDIO ONE STYLE BAR........................... Pg.59504.309.8227www.StudioOneStyleBar.com

UP ‘SA DAISY............................................ Pg.58504.888.8466 BRIDAL SALONS

BRIDAL BOUTIQUE BY MAEME........Back Page504.266.2771www.Mae-Me.com

BUSTLES AND BOWS BRIDAL BOUTIQUE .......... Pg.64504.780.7090www.BustlesAndBowsBridal.com

HAIR CANDY ............................................ Pg.65www.HairCandyNola.com

PEARL’S PLACE ......................................... Pg.67504.885.9213www.PearlsPlace.com

TOWN & COUNTRY.................................. Pg.64504.523.7027www.TownandCountryBridal.com EVENT PLANNING & DECORATIONS

EVENT RENTAL........................................ Pg.86 504. 362.8368www.YourEventsDelivered.com

NOLA’S WEDDING NANNY..................... Pg.861.888.782.1722www.WeddingChildcareServices.com

PARTY PLANNERS CATERING....Directory Only50.4.833.2800www.PartyPlannersInfo.com

PERRIER PARTY RENTALS, INC .................. Pg.86504.834.8570www.PerrierPartyRentals.com

UNIQUE WEDDINGS IN NEW ORLEANS ......Pg.87504.212.6480www.UniqueWeddingsInNewOrleans.com

YUR EVENT RENTAL................................... Pg.28504.218.0726www.YurEvent.com

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FLORISTS

BETH’S FLOWERS ...................................... Pg.90504.455.2353www.BethsFlowersOnline.com

ELOQUENT FLOWERS ..............................Pg.100504.371.4006

FLOWERS BY KORI ...................................Pg.90504.468.2672

KIM STARR WISE FLORAL EVENTS............ Pg.91504.315.5607www.KimStarrWise.com

LE GRAND THE FLORIST............................Pg.90504.362.5757www.LeGrandTheFlorist.com HONEYMOON/TRAVEL

DAYS INN NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT.......Pg.103504.464.1644www.DaysInn.com

HAMPTON INN METAIRIE.......................Pg.103504.831.7676www.HamptonInn.com

HARMONY ADVENTURES......................Pg.102504.836.6070www.HaTravel.com

HOLIDAY INN ExPRESS &.......................Pg.103SUITES NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT504.466.1355www.HiExpressNola.com

LAGNIAPPE TRAVEL SERVICES...............Pg.102504.582.2220www.LagniappeTravel.com

MAISON ST. CHARLES............................Pg.103HOTEL & SUITE GARDEN DISTRICT504.620.5466www.MaisonStCharles.com

INVITATIONS & SUPPLIES

ABBEY PRINTING.................................... Pg.88504.392.7774wwwAbbeyPrinting.com

SUzETTE’S..................................................Pg.56504.888.7722www.Suzettes.com

LIMOUSINES

ALERT TRANSPORTATION .......................Pg.107504.712.5466www.ARegalLimo.com

A REGAL LIMOUSINE............................. Pg.108504.712.5466www.ARegalLimo.com

BIG EASY LIMOS ...................................... Pg.107504.466.4477www.BigEasyLimos.com

BILL’S BLACK TIE LIMOS............Directory Only504.828.3550

CELEBRITY LIMOUSINES......................... Pg.109504.888.5466www.CelebrityLimoService.com

ORLEANS LUxURY LIMOUSINES.............Pg.110504.282.LIMOwww.OrleansLimos.com

MEN’S FORMAL WEAR

J&L FORMAL WEAR...............................Pg.120504.340.4544

JOHN’S TUxEDOS.................................. Pg.120504.455.5353www.JohnsTuxedos.com

ROME’S TUxEDOS ................................. Pg.119504.957.8885www.romestuxedos.com

MUSIC

FINE ARTS ENSEMBLE............................. Pg.125504.931.5450www.FineArtsEnsemble.com

OMEGA SOUND & ENTERTAINMENT......Pg.125985.966.6378www.omegasounddjs.com

REFRIED CONFUzION.............................Pg.125504.377.9258www.RefriedConfuzion.com

TROY MARKS & NO IDEA.......................Pg.123504.469.4002www.NoIdeaBand.com PHOTOGRAPHERS

ATELIER NOLA PHOTOGRAPHY.............Pg.137504.452.8168www.AtelierNOLA.com

BILLIOT PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO.........Pg.147504.669.3082985.727.3535www.ChuckBilliot.com

DEMITASSE WEDDINGS..........................Pg.136504.289.1028www.DemitasseWeddings.com

GK PHOTOGRAPHY...............................Pg.145504.737.5557www.GKPhotography.com

GOOD TIMES PHOTOGRAPHY..............Pg.148504.393.0819www.GoodTimesPhotography.com

KERRY PITRE PHOTOGRAPHY, INC........Pg.148504.834.3266www.KerryPitrePhoto.com

LA STUDIOS............................................ Pg.148504.669.5711www.LaStudios1.com

The MACK PHOTOBOOTH .................... Pg.146504.421.1596504.975.5037www.TheMackPhotobooth.com

MARENGO PHOTOGRAPHY ................. Pg.148504.952.3444/504.279.2458www.MarengoPhoto.com

NOLA AVE STUDIOS .............................. Pg.140504.338.6391www.NolaAve.com

NORTH PHOTOGRAPHY & .................... Pg.128HD VIDEOGRAPHY504.883.8060www.NorthProductions.com

ON-LOCATION PHOTOGRAPHY .......... Pg.144504.833.0402www.StewartJohnson.com

OSCAR RAJO PHOTOGRAPHER ........... Pg.144504.837.6611www.OscarRajo.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BY LOUIS .................... Pg.139504.734.0070www.PhotoByLouis.com

SISON PHOTOGRAPHY..........................Pg.146504.250.2400www.SisonPhoto.com

SONNY RANDON PHOTOGRAPHY.......Pg.140504.837.1215www.SonnyRandon.com

STACY MARKS PHOTOGRAPHY............ Pg.141504.237.2173www.StacyMarks.com

WELCH PHOTOGRAPHY ....................... Pg.147504.250.2400www.BrendaSisonPhotography.com

VIDEOGRAPHERS

BILLIOT PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO.........Pg.144504.669.3082985.727.3535www.ChuckBilliot.com

DYLE FILMS.............................................Pg.150504.813.4183www.ChadDyle.com

JAMES A. PERRY VIDEO.........................Pg.150504.340.5471

NORTH PHOTOGRAPHY & .................... Pg.128HD VIDEOGRAPHY504.883.8060www.NorthProductions.com

PROFESSIONAL WEDDING .................... Pg.150VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY504.347.2922www.NolaVideo.com

STUDIO VIEUx CARRE ........................... Pg.150504.528.8888www.StudioVC.com

SUzY MARKS VIDEOGRAPHY ............... Pg.151504.469.4069www.SuzyMarks.com

OTHER

CLARION HERALD....................................Pg.38504.596.3035www.ClarionHerald.org


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STREET PARADE PERMIT INFORMATION:

COST: $50.25 - The Application for Parade Permit, paid for only by Cashier’s Check or Money Order payable to the City of New Orleans.

COST: $100.00 - Per Officer needed for your escort, payable in cash due on the day of the wedding. The parade route and size will determine the number of officers needed.

CONTACT: Sergeant Walter Powers, Jr. New Orleans Police Department Special Events SectionOff: 504.658.6201 Fax: 504.658.6240 Cell: 504.421.4571 [email protected]

If you want a traditional New Orleans wedding, you want to hire a brass band for a Second Line Parade. It is a way of expressing the unique local flavor of the city. The Second Line is the parade of people following the musicians, who are called the “First Line”. The sounds of the instruments (trumpet, tuba, trombone, sax, banjo and clarinet) are coupled with a snare and bass drum. A Grand Marshal will lead your wedding guests around a French Quarter block announcing and celebrating your event. These parades began back in the 19th century, with organi-zations advertising for burials and honoring the deceased all in one announcement. Many newlyweds can be seen with their umbrellas, white for the bride, black for the groom, and their guests holding handkerchiefs as they follow the band.

For more information on booking a second line band, call Stu at the Howlin’ Wolf, 504-522-9653.

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Keep track of all your wedding expenses by using our handy wedding budget worksheet.

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT VENDOR / NOTES WEDDING PARTIESEngagement Party / Dinner $ ............................................. ......................................................

Bachelorette Party $ ............................................. ......................................................

Bridesmaids’ Lunch $ ............................................. ......................................................

Rehearsal Dinner $ ............................................. ......................................................

Brunch for out-of-town guests $ ............................................. ......................................................

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WEDDING STATIONERYInvitations $ ............................................. ......................................................

Announcements $ ............................................. ......................................................

Save the Date cards $ ............................................. ......................................................

Thank You Cards $ ............................................. ......................................................

Reply Cards $ ............................................. ......................................................

Stamps $ ............................................. ......................................................

Calligraphy $ ............................................. ......................................................

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

BRIDAL ATTIRE AND PERSONAL GROOMINGWedding Dress $ ............................................. ......................................................

Headpiece/Veil $ ............................................. ......................................................

Shoes $ ............................................. ......................................................

Accessories $ ............................................. ......................................................

Dresses for Other Parties $ ............................................. ......................................................

Undergarments $ ............................................. ......................................................

Hairdresser, makeup, nails, etc. $ ............................................. ......................................................

Trousseau $ ............................................. ......................................................

Alterations $ ............................................. ......................................................

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PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPHY

Formal Portraits $ ............................................. ......................................................

Engagement $ ............................................. ......................................................

Wedding and Reception $ ............................................. ......................................................

Wedding Album $ ............................................. ......................................................

Parents’ Albums $ ............................................. ......................................................

Extra Prints $ ............................................. ......................................................

Videography of Wedding $ ............................................. ......................................................

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

FLOWERS

Ceremony $ ............................................. ......................................................

Bride’s Bouquet $ ............................................. ......................................................

Groom’s Boutonniere $ ............................................. ......................................................

Bridesmaids/Groomsmen $ ............................................. ......................................................

Mothers’ Corsages $ ............................................. ......................................................

Reception Arrangements $ ............................................. ......................................................

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RECEPTION

Food/Caterer $ ............................................. ......................................................

Drinks $ ............................................. ......................................................

Wedding Cakes $ ............................................. ......................................................

Rental of Facility $ ............................................. ...................................................... Rentals ( tents, furniture, etc.) $ ............................................. ......................................................

Place Cards $ ............................................. ......................................................

Tips $ ............................................. ......................................................

Decorations $ ............................................. ......................................................

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT

Ceremony $ ............................................. ......................................................

DJ $ ............................................. ......................................................

Band $ ............................................. ......................................................

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

TRANSPORTATION

Limousine/Carriage $ ............................................. ...................................................... Parking $ ............................................. ......................................................

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

GIFTS

For the Groom (optional) $ ............................................. ......................................................

Maid/Matron of Honor $ ............................................. ......................................................

Bridesmaids $ ............................................. ......................................................

Bride’s Parents $ ............................................. ......................................................

Groom’s Parents $ ............................................. ......................................................

The Groom’s Ring $ ............................................. ......................................................

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

FEES

Church / Ceremony Location $ ............................................. ......................................................

Officiant $ ............................................. ......................................................

Officiant Assistants $ ............................................. ......................................................

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

MISCELLANEOUS

Wedding Consultant $ ............................................. ......................................................

Attendants Accessories $ ............................................. ......................................................

Guest Favors $ ............................................. ......................................................

Bridal Toss (confetti, bubbles, etc.) $ ............................................. ......................................................

Monogrammed Napkins $ ............................................. ......................................................


Cake Accessories (knife, top, etc.) $ ............................................. ......................................................

Hotel Accommodations $ ............................................. ......................................................

Guest Book and Pen $ ............................................. ......................................................

Champagne Flutes $ ............................................. ......................................................

Garter $ ............................................. ......................................................

Unity Candle $ ............................................. ......................................................

Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

HONEYMOON

Travel (plane, etc) $ ............................................. ......................................................

Cruise $ ............................................. ......................................................

Accommodations $ ............................................. ......................................................

Spending Money $ ............................................. ......................................................

Rental Car $ ............................................. ...................................................... Notes ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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