If you’re planning a fall 2020 wedding, this post is for you. Fall is my favorite time for a wedding, especially in south Louisiana. While our leaves do not change, the weather finally gets more bearable. While we cannot bank on a cool front, they are much more likely in October and November. Elements of Inspiration: Black handled flatware I love this style of flatware! Multiple colors of pumpkins The multiple shades of different colored pumpkins is a different approach to the classic fall symbol. Charger & plate ..read more

The story of Felicity Church is simply amazing: The land on which Felicity Church sits was deeded to the Methodist church in 1849. The first church at this location was dedicated on Christmas Day in 1850, and known as the Steele Chapel. It was designed by architect Thomas K. Wharton who worked with James Gallier, Sr. in New Orleans and later on the US Customs House in New Orleans.Later named the Felicity Street Methodist Church, it burned on April 17th, 1887 due to a fire started by a candle dropped by an organ repairman named Shippler.The congregation enlisted the architects William C ..read more

Figuring out your budget and including vendor tips can be hard and one of the last things you want to worry about on your wedding day. The truth is that there is no real rule when it comes to vendor tips at weddings and it often depends on several different factors. Many wedding vendors do not expect a tip, but it is always nice surprise and gratefully accepted. However, there are a few vendors where it is considered customary to provide a tip. Photographer or VideographerShould I tip? As most photographers and videographers own their own businesses, tipping is not expected or required in thi ..read more

As you probably have already guessed, I absolutely LOVE tropical elements being brought into the overall wedding design! Who says you have to have a destination wedding in Hawaii to have a tropical wedding? Here are just a few of my personal favorite design elements I like to incorporate when designing a tropical themed wedding. Pineapples I love using pineapples! Pineapples make for a unique vase for your centerpieces, you can also incorporate pineapples into many other areas of your wedding decor. Photo Credit: www.tid ..read more

If you are planning a New Orleans destination wedding, here are my top three tips to make the process as smooth as possible! Hire a wedding plannerIn my packages, I include a set number of vendor meetings, where I will collect information, pricing and photos to help YOU make a decision.Plan to make at least one trip to New Orleans during the wedding planning processIf you can come over a long weekend or another holiday, it will allow you to meet in person with your planner and make important planning decisionsMake sure you explicitly communicate your expectationsSince you won’t always be in to ..read more