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FEATURED EDITORIAL
12
WEDDING INSPIRATION WITH A VIEW
Fashion and decor inspiration for 2021
REAL WEDDINGS
26
Kristie Toledano + Brad Connelly
42
Maia Jones + Don Tremayne Aikens
46
Gabriela Jimenez + Kristian Mauer
50 Brooke Rafidi + Beau Mothe
6 2021 COLOR PALETTES
Seasonal color inspiration for 2021
24 SMALL BITES, BIG STYLE
Cocktail style seated reception
menu inspiration from
Messina’s Catering
28 2021 BRIDAL FASHION TREND REPORT
The latest in bridal fashion from
REAL ENGAGEMENTS
53
Kristina Belanger + Kyle Musson
54
Chi Ridgnal + Antwine Richardson
54
Jacquekeia + David
54 Katelyn Donnelly + Lauren Mulligan
55 Alexis Shook and Benji Zwain
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PHOTOGRAPHER: Amin Russell Photography
ON LOCATION: The Rooftop on Basin
GOWN: The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe
FLOWERS: Berry Blossom Flowers
HAIR + MAKEUP: Tracy Branch for Tracy Branch Agency
NAILS: Passport Polish
MODEL: Julie Huesman
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CORRECTION:
In the November 2020 issue feature of Emily Bell and Edward Brooks’
wedding, makeup credit should have read Amanda Mautemps and Jenn
DeGruy. We apologize for any confusion.
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GOWN: Hayley Paige Occasions Style 52114 | SUMMER> MACARONS:
stock.adobe.com/Volodymyr | IVORY BRIDESMAID GOWN: Hayley Paige
Occasions Style 52100 | BOUQUET: stock.adobe.com/elenavah
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fall i n s p i r a t i o n
PHOTO CREDITS: FALL> FLOWERS stock.adobe.com/avdeyukphoto | CAKE: stock.adobe.com/EvgeniyaBiriukova | SLATE BLUE BRIDESMAID GOWN: Hayley
Paige Occasions Style 52111 | AMBER BRIDESMAID GOWN: Amin Russell Photography Allure Bridals Style 1656, available locally at Pearl’s Place | WINTER> CAKE:
stock.adobe.com/Yuliia | INDIGO BRIDESMAID GOWN: Hayley Paige Occasions Style 52113 | GOLD LIQUID METALLIC BRIDESMAID GOWN: Hayley Paige
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PHOTOGRAPHY: Amin Russell Photography, aminrussell.com
VENUE: The Rooftop on Basin, therooftoponbasin.com
CREATIVE DIRECTION: Alchemy Events, alchemyeventsnola.com
VIDEO: Jessica The Photographer, jessicathephotographer.com
FLORALS: Berry Blossom Flowers, berryblossomflowers.com
HAIR + MAKEUP: Tracy Branch, Tracy Branch Agency, tracybranch.com
NAILS: Passport Polish, passportpolish.com
DECOR RENTALS: Party Rentals Delivered, partyrentalsdelivered.com
INVITATIONS: Amber LeBlanc Studio, amberleblancstudio.com
FASHION: MaeMe The Bridal Boutique, maemebridal.com
Pearl’s Place, pearlsplace.com
CAKE: Kimbla’s Cakes, kimblascakes.com
MODELS: Evie Burguieres and Julie Huesman
This is it, we’ve made it through 2020! I know we’re all looking forward to a
new year and that also means new trends, so for this shoot we’re highlighting
one of our favorite color palettes for the new year. We’re featuring shades
of rust, dusty blue and mustard in this shoot at The Rooftop on Basin, which
overlooks the beautiful French Quarter. Floral and other natural elements are
going to be big in 2021 and you’ll notice that even goes for amazing scalloped
edge trains that follow the pattern of the floral lace of the gown. 2021 is all
about color so don’t be afraid to pair some bolder tones like rust or mustard
with a more mellow dusty blue or pale peach and make sure to see pages
6 and 7 for more of the amazing color palettes we’re loving for 2021!
- Rena Sweeney, Alchemy Events
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ABOUT THE ROOFTOP ON BASIN:
The Rooftop on Basin sits atop the historic Basin St. Station. Built in
1904 as the Southern Railway Freight Office, Basin St. Station was also
originally used by the New Orleans Terminal Company. The railroad
vacated the building in 1975 and it sat empty for many years. The building
was purchased and began renovation and restoration in 2004. The
front of the building has retained the stations’ 1904 classic architecture.
The venue boasts a magnificent view of the New Orleans skyline.
Julie is wearing a glamorous,
A-line lace and tulle V-neck
gown with illusion strap and an
ethereal cathedral-length veil from
MaeMe The Bridal Boutique.
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From Amber LeBlanc Studio, this invitation suite has it
all - from the deckled edge paper, to the gold leaf to the
floral wax seal.
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FLORALS + TABLE SETTINGS: Berry Blossom
Flowers created the whimsical floral arrangements
and bouquet with inspiration from the floral edge
Tara Coup Collection china and gold edge flatware
and stemware from Party Rentals Delivered.
Evie is wearing a graphic lace fit-and-flare wedding dress with illusion
sleeves from MaeMe The Bridal Boutique. Scrolling patterns and
ornate structures shape and sculpt the figure, from the narrowed
plunge of the V-neckline to the sheer cutouts along the sides and back.
A clasp a the top of the back creates a wide keyhole opening, framed
with organic floating laces to complete this head-turning look.
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(LEFT)
Julie is wearing a twirl-worthy French Blue
bridesmaid gown trimmed in lace with; a draped
plunging V-neck available at Pearl’s Place.
(INSET)
Evie is wearing an Amber A-line gown with fluttering chiffon ruffle
edge neckline and cap sleeves, also available at Pearl’s Place.
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Julie is wearing an off-the-shoulder satin gown with
sexy thigh-high slit in Sangria available at Pearl’s
Place. On her nails, Passport Polish’s short length
Ready Made Press-ons in deep wine color, Italy.
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(THIS PAGE)
Julie is wearing a glamorous, A-line lace and
tulle V-neck gown with illusion strap and an
ethereal cathedral-length veil and blusher
from MaeMe The Bridal Boutique.
(RIGHT)
Evie is wearing a bridal gown crafted from
Tillie Chantilly on soft netting. It features an
illusion neckline, flutter sleeves, pearl buttons,
and a velvet ribbon sash available at Pearl’s
Place. Shown here with colored embroidery
but also available in ivory embroidery.
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