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MARCH 2021
CONTENTS
FEATURED EDITORIAL
10
A 2021 Wedding & All That Jazz
A dramatic fashion editorial at The Cannery
REAL WEDDINGS
22
Shemia Frey + Jerome Shannon
26
Marion Alejos-Puente + Ian Brisco
32
Stephanie Riales + Chris Hooee
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A guide to planning your wedding including
a budget planner, planning timeline + questions
to ask potential vendors
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PHOTO CREDIT: Sara Ann Green Photography, from the wedding of
Stephanie Riales + Chris Hooee featured on pages 32-33
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Ashleigh Pichon + Connor Rougelot
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Tosha Lynn Hebert + Ian Donald Savage Elliott
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James “JP ” Bittner + Jared Lynch
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Jessica The Photographer
ON LOCATION: The Cannery
CREATIVE DIRECTION: Alchemy Events
GOWN + ACCESSORIES: Pearl’s Place Bridal
HAIR + MAKEUP: Nola Skin Pixie
MODEL: Xiantiann Porter
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Jessica Burke, jessicathephotographer.com
ON LOCATION + CANDLE DECOR: The Cannery, cannerynola.com
CREATIVE DIRECTION: Alchemy Events, alchemyeventsnola.com
FLORALS: Fat Cat Flowers, fatcatflowers.com
HAIR + MAKEUP: Kyrah Anjelica, Nola Skin Pixie, instagram.com/nolaskinpixie
NAILS: Passport Polish, passportpolish.com
FASHION: Pearl’s Place, pearlsplace.com
CAKE: Gambino’s Bakery, gambinos.com
SECOND LINE BAND: Young Fellaz Brass Band, instagram.com/youngfellazbrassband
MODEL: Xiantiann Porter
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ALL THAT
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(PREVIOUS SPREAD + RIGHT)
This gown, available at Pearl’s
Place, features an ivory and blush
sculptured sheer neckline with
off the shoulder, hand-beaded
bodice, fit and flare all over beaded
skirt, with layers of tulle accents
throughout over sparkle tulle
with hand made flower accents.
Rhinestone floral crown and earrings
also available at Pearl’s Place.
(THIS PAGE) Xian is wearing
Passport Polish’s Ready Made
Press Ons in the color Turkey.
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This gown, available at Pearl’s Place, is fit for
a princess. This Sparkle Organza ball gown has
elegant crystal beaded embroidery with detachable
off-the-shoulder sleeves. Headband and pearl
drop earrings also available at Pearl’s Place.
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Gambino’s Bakery created this simply elegant
three-tier buttercream cake that Fat Cat Flowers
embellished with locally grown yellow poppies
to mimic the delightful poppy bouquet.
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NOLA Skin Pixie created
a dramatic look for Xian’s
makeup with shimmering
eyeshadow and a bold red lip.
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(THIS PAGE + LEFT) This gorgeous gown, available
at Pearl’s Place features crystal beaded, frosted
floral embroidery on a Net over Glitter Net
and a slim A-line silhouette. It has a structured
sweetheart bodice, detachable off-the-shoulder
sleeves, and keyhole back. A wide horsehair
hemline and sheer train complete the look.
Xian’s pearl and rhinestone floral comb and
earrings are also available at Pearl’s Place.
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(THIS PAGE + LEFT) Looking
for something a little different?
This sleeveless jacquard, A-line
gown, available at Pearl’s Place,
has a plunging V-neck, ruching at
the natural waist, an open back,
thigh slit, horsehair hem and a
sweep train. And best of all? It
has lace shorts and pockets!
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