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APRIL 2021
CONTENTS
REAL WEDDINGS
36
Isabella Finnell + Erik Fabacher
42
Kaylin Parker + Julius Medina
56
Francesca Tusa + Stanton Middleton, IV
30 SOMETHING GREEN
Ideas for sustainable, eco-friendly
+ socially conscious weddings
48 HONEYMOONS AFTER COVID-19
Travel advice from honeymoon expert
Shannon Cunningham of Paradise
Vacation Escapes
52 DRESS DESIGN 101
Find out what dress shape will look
best on your body type
ARTICLES
PHOTO CREDIT: Studio Tran, from the wedding
of Francesca Tusa + Stanton Middleton, IV featured on pages 56-59
LOOK WHO’S ENGAGED!
60
Kelly Bell + William Edwards Jr.
61
Kristen Gurba + Zack Klein
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The Art of Fashion
A Spring Wedding Fashion Editorial featuring
Calla Blanche gowns at NOMA
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Jessica The Photographer
ON LOCATION: New Orleans Museum of Art
CREATIVE DIRECTION: Alchemy Events
GOWN: Calla Blanche
BOUQUET: Hummingbird Floral Studio
MAKEUP: Nola Skin Pixie
HAIR: The Hairr Doctorr
MODEL: Lyn Slack
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Jessica Burke, jessicathephotographer.com
ON LOCATION: New Orleans Museum of Art, noma.org
CREATIVE DIRECTION: Alchemy Events, alchemyeventsnola.com
FASHION: Calla Blanche, callablanche.com
FLORALS: Hummingbird Floral Studio, hummingbirdfloralstudio.com
MAKEUP: Kyrah Anjelica, Nola Skin Pixie, instagram.com/nolaskinpixie
HAIR: Ty’jaTurley, The Hairr Doctorr, instagram.com/thehairrdoctorr
NAILS: Passport Polish, passportpolish.com
GONDOLA: NOLA Gondola, nolagondola.com
GONDOLIER: Robert Dula
MODEL: Lyn Slack
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About the New Orleans Museum of Art
Opened in 1911, NOMA is New Orleans’ oldest fine arts
institution. NOMA has been host to many of the City’s
most opulent events, including countless
wedding ceremonies and receptions.
For this dreamy, hand-tied
bouquet, Hummingbird
Floral Studio incoporated
Cafe Latte and Playa Blanca
Roses, Fringed Tulips,
Sweet Pea and Spirea.
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Brynn by Calla Blanche
This stunning sheath wedding
dress, features ivory lace, a
plunging sweetheart neckline
and structured bodice.
Transform your look from the
ceremony to the reception by
removing the full tulle overskirt
(shown in previous and
following spread) and sleeves
for a sleek evening look.
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Hummingbird Floral Studio
filled the urns flanking the
staircase of NOMA’s
Freeport-McMoRan Great
Hall with spirea, tulips,
delphinium, and magnolia
and almond branches.
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Since 2004, Gondolier Robert
Dula of NOLA Gondola has been
treating guests to enchanting
tours of New Orleans City Park
aboard his authentic, hand-crafted
Venetian Gondola, Bella Mae.
This fragrant bridal
bouquet by Hummingbird
Floral Studio includes
Sweet Pea and Freesia
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Zoe by Calla Blanche
This flattering A-line gown
exudes Old World elegance
with modern sensibilities
including flirty cap sleeves and
V-plunge illusion neckline.
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