OCTOBER 2019
DISPLAY UNTIL 10/31/2019
thenowbride.com
DECEMBER 2019
DISPLAY UNTIL 1/02/2020
thenowbride.com
FEBRUARY 2020
DISPLAY UNTIL 2/29/2020
thenowbride.com
BRIDAL
B AS H
2020
neworleansbridalevent.com
3.11.20
2 | N.O.W | theNOWBride.com
FALL 2019 + WINTER 2020
CONTENTS
FEATURES
14
MODERN MARIE
Classic meets contemporary
in this edgy decor and fashion
editorial at Le Pavillon Hotel.
48
N.O. CHELLA
Luxe NOLA fest vibes
at Republic NOLA
70
ECO-LUXE
Going green for your wedding
can be luxurious. Alchemy
Events shows us how.
86
SURREAL WEDDING
Flower girls and rescue pups
give us all the feels in this
Surreal Art-inspired editorial.
REAL WEDDINGS
32
Justin Small + Kane Honea
44
Taylar Major + Vincent Hirstius
82
Kelly Hamblin + Michael Benedict
104
Charles Alexander + Travis Watkins
114
Allison Remson + Trevor Young
CREDITS
ON LOCATION: Le Pavillon Hotel, lepavillon.com
PHOTOGRAPHY: Trent Spann, Images by Robert T., imagesbyrobertt.com
WEDDING GOWN: Pearl’s Place, pearlsplace.com
HAIR + MAKEUP: Tina Rodosta for Verde Beauty, verdebeautystudio.com
MODEL: Tina Rodosta
theNOWBride.com | N.O.W | 3
68 10 STEPS TO A SMOOTH
WEDDING DAY
Advice for setting a realistic budget.
95 BEAUTIFUL BALANCED BRIDE
Guidelines for beautiful bride
behavior and brainstorms.
113 CONTRACTS 101
The importance of vendor contracts.
120 A GUIDE TO GROUP PHOTOS
Tips to make sure everyone looks
great in your wedding photos.
PLANNING RESOURCES
Featured Articles
STYLE FILES
28
modern MARIE
60
Fest Fabulous
81
Eco-Luxe
94
Surreal Wedding
Photo by Trent Spann, Images by Robert T.
Photo by Brian Jarreau Photography
Photo by Sarah Alleman Photography
@nolawedding
@neworleansweddings
@nowmagazine504
@nowmagazine504
we're social !
Follow N.O.W. Magazine for daily inspiration.
90
79
49
102
Always A Bridesmaid
106
Let Them Eat Cake
107
Charming Charms
108
Your Event Planner
110
Wedding Décor
112
Wedding Flowers
116
The Fine Print
118
Memories Captured
124
Transportation
125
Your Honeymoon
126
Your Day Of Wedding Checklist
N.O.W. Wedding Planner
8
To Do Before I Do
12
Wedding Budget Planner
34
What’s Your Style?
36
Style Quiz
38
Your Rehearsal Dinner
40
Ceremony Planning
42
Reception Planning
66
Bon Appetit
84
Entertainment Planning
98
Your Gown
4 | N.O.W | theNOWBride.com
STATIONERY + CALLIGRAPHY: Eglantine Rose Letterpress, eglantinerose.com
EDIBLE BEVERAGE BRANDING: Quianta Treats LLC, quiantatreats.com
theNOWBride.com | N.O.W | 5
Hi there!
I know planning a wedding can be a tad overwhelming sometimes (and if that isn’t the
understatement of the year, I don’t know what is), but have no fear. We’ve got you.
New Orleans Weddings Magazine has more than just pretty photos; we’re
a magazine and planner book all rolled into one! In addition to LOTS of on-
trend inspiration, we fill each issue with all kinds of planning resources, from a
budget worksheet to checklists to lots of great local wedding pros who can help
you make your dream wedding a reality. We’re really practical like that.
So be sure to keep this magazine handy as you plan. You may also want to
check out our website theNOWBride.com for even more resources - we’ve got
a ton of them. Whatever wedding planning questions you have, we probably
have the answer, so hit us up (serious offer - my email is on page 6).
Happy planning!
Jessica Burke
Jessica Burke
Publisher
P.S. We’d love to hear your story! Be sure
to submit your engagement and wedding
announcements on our website.
You may just see yourself in
the spotlight!
6 | N.O.W | theNOWBride.com
PUBLISHER
JESSICA BURKE
JESSICA@THENOWBRIDE.COM
Ellen Kramer
CREATIVE DIRECTOR + OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Vikki Reed
GRAPHIC DESIGN
WRITERS
Jessica Burke
Tiffany Kavanaugh
Holly Lafferty
Natalie Pompilio
Rena Sweeney
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Sarah Alleman
Jessica Burke
Brian Jarreau
Trent Spann
FOR ENGAGED COUPLES
Our blog is filled with tons of great resources, inspiration, wedding stories and photo
editorials that will help you plan an amazing wedding in New Orleans.
FOR THE WEDDING PROFESSIONAL
N.O.W. New Orleans Weddings Magazine offers advertising packages including print,
online and bridal shows.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ADVERTISING,
PLEASE CONTACT:
New Orleans Weddings Magazine
Phone: 504-832-2775
Email: sales@thenowbride.com
www.theNOWBride.com
P.O. Box 1148
Metairie, LA 70004
N.O.W. New Orleans Weddings Magazine is published bi-annually by NOWM, Inc. Copyright
2019. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any part of this publication without the express written
consent of the publisher is strictly prohibited. New Orleans Weddings Magazine is a registered
trademark of NOWM, Inc. The use of the trademark is strictly prohibited. The information in this
publication is believed to be accurate. However, New Orleans WeddingsMagazine cannot and
does not guarantee its accuracy. New Orleans Weddings Magazine cannot and will not be held
liable for the quality or performance of goods and services provided by advertisers or any other
portion of this publication
theNOWBride.com
WE’RE SOCIAL
@nolawedding
@neworleansweddings
@nowmagazine504
@nowmagazine504
About The Covers
Fall 2019 + Winter 2020 EDITION
Look for all three covers of New Orleans Weddings
Magazine’s Fall 2019 + Winter 2020 Edition! A new cover will
be released every other month!
October 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: Images by Robert T
ON LOCATION: Le Pavillon Hotel
HAIR + MAKEUP: Verde Beauty
GOWN: Southern Bridal Dreams
JEWELRY: Brilliance in Diamonds
MODEL: Tina Rodosta
December 2019
PHOTOGRAPHER: Brian Jarreau
Photography
ON LOCATION: Republic NOLA
SET STYLED BY: Jessica Talazac
HAIR + MAKEUP: Tracy Branch Agency
GOWN: MaeMe The Bridal Boutique
FLORALS: Herbivore Floral Designs
ACCESSORIES: Sorella’s
MODEL: Rachel Hava
February 2020
PHOTOGRAPHER: The Rylands
Photo Co.
MENSWEAR: Hugo Boss + Suit Supply
BOUTONNIERES: Herbivore Floral
Designs
GROOMS: Justin Small + Kane Honea
(See Justin and Kane’s Real Wedding
story on pages 32-33!)
N.O.W. Magazine is published twice annually in March and
September. We feature three cover changes per issue.
ClassiC luxury reimagined
grand. glamorous. intriguing.
Glamorous and grand, the reimagined Le Pavillon Hotel greets guests with a rich, storied past
and lavish design. Boasting 226 newly reinvented guestrooms and eclectic suites, a newly
concepted lobby bar, Cachette 1907, and signature ballroom, Bijoux. The historic hotel
entices guests with an intimate rooftop pool and decadent function space, defining
classic luxury reimagined.
guest rooms | rehearsal dinners | Wedding reCeptions, Ceremonies & BrunChes
504.581.3111 www.lepavillon .com
833 Poydras Street | New Orleans, LA 70112
8 | N.O.W | theNOWBride.com
FOUR TO SIX MONTHS
❏ Finalize guest list and mail Save-the-
Date announcement
❏ Reserve rehearsal dinner location
and/or caterers
❏ Order wedding invitations and thank-
you notes
❏ Hire calligrapher
❏ Create wedding website with
directions, accommodations, local
attractions and other wedding details
❏ Reserve accommodations for
wedding night and out-of-town
guests.
❏ Book honeymoon and finalize travel
documentations, if necessary
❏ Order wedding cake, groom’s cake
and any other confections
❏ Research all legal requirements —
permits + licenses
❏ Purchase/rent any decor to be
used during the ceremony and/or
reception
NINE TO FIFTEEN MONTHS
❏ Announce engagement to family
and friends and plan an engagement
party
❏ Choose wedding date, preferably
more than one in case your preferred
venue and/or vendor is booked
❏ Select wedding attendants
❏ Establish budget early, with maximum
amounts for each event/vendor/etc.
❏ Decide on the style, formality and
guest-list size for the wedding
❏ Select wedding planner
❏ Reserve ceremony and reception
location
❏ Secure wedding officiant
❏ Begin compiling guest list and mailing
addresses
❏ Start the selection process for
wedding professionals, including
photographer/videographer,
entertainment, ceremony music,
caterer, transportation, florist and
stationery
❏ Start the wedding gown and wedding
attendants’ dress search
❏ Consult travel agent for honeymoon
plans. If traveling abroad, you will
need valid passports and up-to-date
immunizations
SIX TO NINE MONTHS
❏ Select gift registries
❏ Order wedding gown & accessories,
including veil, shoes and undergar
ments (wear to fittings)
❏ Order menswear for groom and
attendants
❏ Take engagement pictures
❏ Select and order bridesmaids dresses,
schedule fittings, etc.
❏ Engagement party
❏ Finalize wedding professionals:
❏ Baker
❏ Caterer
❏ Florist
❏ Photographer
❏ Party Rentals
❏ Ceremony Music
❏ Reception Entertainment
❏ Stationery
❏ Videographer
❏ Other __________________________
DO YOU FEEL AS THOUGH you have a million things to do before you say, “I Do”?
Not to worry. We’ve compiled a time line to help organize all your wedding events. Review the
numerous wedding professionals at theNOWbride.com and let them help plan your perfect wedding.
To-Do Before “I DO”
N.O.W PLANNER
allow at least 6 weeks for
wedding gown alterations
Image Credit: Sarah Alleman Photography
theNOWBride.com | N.O.W | 9
TWO WEEKS PRIOR
❏ Confirm all appointments and finalize
professional services:
❏ Baker
❏ Lodging Reservations
❏ Beauty Appointments
❏ Party Rentals
❏ Caterer
❏ Photographer
❏ Ceremony Music
❏ Reception Entertainment
❏ Entertainment
❏ Transportation
❏ Florist
❏ Videographer
❏ Honeymoon Reservation
❏ Other_________________________________
❏ Arrange for pick-up of wedding gown,
if you haven’t done so already
❏ Plan seating arrangements, if
necessary
❏ Pick up marriage license
❏ Plan honeymoon wardrobe, obtain
travel tickets and confirm
reservations
❏ Remember to update wedding
website with any event changes
TWO TO FOUR MONTHS
❏ Purchase wedding bands and have
engraved if desired
❏ Order favors and gifts. Purchase cake
knives, toasting crystals and other
accessories
❏ Mail out-of-town invitations
❏ Reserve wedding day beauty ap
pointments for bride and attendants
❏ Select wedding readings
❏ Confirm menu selection and/or bar
with caterer
❏ Book specialty services, including
photo booth, ice sculptures, rentals,
Second Line, etc.
❏ Continue writing thank you notes
for previous bridal parties, couple
showers, etc.
FOUR TO SIX WEEKS PRIOR
❏ Mail local invitations
❏ Take bridal portraits and have framed
for reception display
❏ Begin addressing wedding
announcements
❏ Pick up wedding rings
❏ Complete name-change documents
❏ Print ceremony programs
❏ Remember to update wedding
website with any changes
❏ Review banking and insurance
information and see what needs to
be updated after you’re married
❏ Fill out a Change-of-Address at post
office, if necessary
ONE WEEK BEFORE
❏ Schedule pick-up and return of
groom’s and groomsmen’ attire, if
rented
❏ Prepare final checks to wedding
vendors, as well as donations to
ceremony officiants and musicians, if
necessary
THE DAY BEFORE
❏ Welcome family and friends from
out-of-town
❏ Have honeymoon bags packed
❏ Gather all wedding day items
❏ Attend rehearsal dinner and give gifts
to wedding party and family
YOUR WEDDING DAY
❏ Arrange to see hairstylist and make-
up artist BEFORE your attendants
❏ Be dressed and ready about two
hours before ceremony for photos
RELAX...
saying “I DO” is the easy part!
online
N.O.W.
Download our printable planner at theNOWBride.com
schedule a hair and makeup run-through
two to four weeks prior to your big day!
Image Credit: Sarah Alleman Photography
12 | N.O.W | theNOWBride.com
BEFORE YOU SAY “I DO,” you need ask “How Much?” Traditionally, the bride’s family carries the majority of the financial responsibility.
But with the cost of weddings growing as well as the average age of couples increasing, many couples are picking up some of the wedding
expenses. Grooms’ families are also chipping in more than just the traditional rehearsal dinner and other small expenses. But no matter
how the bill is divided, couples need to decide on a budget and stick with it. Use the worksheet below to decide how your budget will
be divided.
Your Budget Planner
N.O.W PLANNER
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
$____________ Ceremony Location
$____________ Officiant’s Fee
$____________ Marriage License
$____________ Reception Venue
$____________ Caterer
$____________ Bar
$____________ Rentals
$____________ Cake
$____________ Transportation
$____________ Wedding Planner
$____________ BUDGET
$____________ ACTUAL COST
ATTIRE
$____________ Wedding Gown
$____________ Headpiece/Veil
$____________ Shoes
$____________ Trousseau/Undergarments
$____________ Jewelry
$____________ Hair & Makeup
$____________ Groom’s Tuxedo/Suit
$____________ Groom’s Shoes
$____________ Wedding rings
$____________ Other
$____________ BUDGET
$____________ ACTUAL COST
STATIONERY
$____________ Save-the-Date
$____________ Invitation & Envelopes
$____________ Reply Cards & Envelopes
$____________ Programs
$____________ Seating Cards and/or Menu
Cards
$____________ Thank-You Notes
$____________ Postage
$____________ Calligraphy
$____________ Announcements
$____________ Other
$____________ BUDGET
$____________ ACTUAL COST
FLOWERS & DÉCOR
$____________ Ceremony Decor
$____________ Bridal Bouquet
$____________ Attendants’ Bouquets & Bou
tonnières
$____________ Corsages & Boutonnières for
Family
$____________ Reception Centerpieces/Decor
$____________ Delivery Fees
$____________ Other
$____________ BUDGET
$____________ ACTUAL COST
PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO
$____________ Photographer’s Fee
$____________ Videographer’s Fee
$____________ Engagement + Bridal Portrait
Sessions
$____________ Wedding Album
$____________ Additional Album(s)
$____________ Additional Prints + Video
Copies
$____________ BUDGET
$____________ ACTUAL COST
ENTERTAINMENT
$____________ Ceremony Music
$____________ Reception Band/DJ
$____________ Second Line
$____________ Artists (Live Painters, Photo
Booth, Etc)
$____________ BUDGET
$____________ ACTUAL COST
DETAILS & GIFTS
$____________ Attendants’ Gifts
$____________ Parents’ Gifts
$____________ Guest room Welcome Gifts
$____________ Favors
$____________ Toasting glasses/Cake Knives
$____________ Second Line Umbrellas
$____________ Guest Book
$____________ Announcements
$____________ Other
$____________ BUDGET
$____________ ACTUAL COST
TOTAL BUDGET
your budget will determine every element of
your wedding - set a realistic budget and stick to it.
Photography by Studio Tran
14 | N.O.W | theNOWBride.com
modern
MARIE
classic luxury marries modern sensibilities
CREDITS
ON LOCATION: Le Pavillon Hotel, lepavillon.com
PHOTOGRAPHY: Trent Spann, Images by Robert T., imagesbyrobertt.com
WEDDING GOWNS: Linen Jolie Bridal, linenjoliebridal.com | MaeMe The Bridal Boutique, maemebridal.com
Pearl’s Place, pearlsplace.com | Southern Bridal Dreams, southernbridal.net
Town & Country Bridal, townandcountrybridal.com
HAIR + MAKEUP: Tina Rodosta for Verde Beauty, verdebeautystudio.com
CAKE + DESSERTS: Gambino’s Bakery, gambinos.com
INVITATION SUITE: Amber Leblanc Studio, amberleblancstudio.com
FLORALS: Herbivore Floral Designs, herbivorefloraldesigns.com
LINENS: Lovestruck Linens, lovestrucklinens.com
FINE JEWELRY: Brilliance in Diamonds, brillianceindiamonds.com
GLITTER MAKEUP: Elektra Cosmetics, elektracosmetics.com
MODELS: Tina Rodosta and Geraldlyn Slack
Taking inspiration from history, fairy tales, movies and the decor of the
hotel, NOW Creative Director, Ellen Kramer, styled this modern wedding
fashion and decor interpretation of one of history’s most decadently
famous queens.
theNOWBride.com | N.O.W | 15
This regal gown, available at Town
& Country Bridal, features silver
nude netting and embellished
lace appliques on the bodice. To
complete the look from Brilliance in
Diamonds, 14k yellow gold diamond
bangle bracelets and 4cts total
Round Diamond Stud earrings.
This exquisite, historic downtown New Orleans hotel marries classic elegance with modern
design. Featuring a diverse array of event spaces and luxurious accommodations, Le
Pavillon can make your dream wedding, no matter how intimate or lavish, a reality.
About The Venue
16 | N.O.W | theNOWBride.com
Above: The Adeline ring from Brilliance in
Diamonds features an 0.80ct light fancy
yellow oval shape diamond, 0.12cts transitional
cut diamond side stones and 0.30cts
baguette diamond side stones set in 14k
yellow gold. Paired with this stunning ring,
is a 14k yellow gold Art Deco diamond band
featuring round brilliant shape diamonds
in a milgrain and scalloped setting.
Top left and opposite right: Sheer, floating laces
create the bodice of this sexy crepe wedding
dress, available at MaeMe The Bridal Boutique.
This dramatic gown features a shaped train
extending 110 inches. 14k white gold diamond
floral stud earrings and a 14k white gold vintage
diamond cocktail ring from Brilliance in Diamonds
add the finishing touches to Geraldlyn’s look.
Bottom left and opposite left: Tina is wearing
an ivory beaded and embroidered Art Deco
inspired slip bridal gown with plunging V-neckline
and tiered pleated ruffles accent skirt, available
at Linen Jolie Bridal. A 14k yellow and white
gold floral ring with 0.58ct European diamond
center stone and 0.22cts single cut diamond
side stones, 14k yellow gold bangle bracelet with
3.30cts of round brilliant shape diamonds and 14k
white gold diamond illusion stud earrings from
Brilliance in Diamonds completes her ensemble.
theNOWBride.com | N.O.W | 17
The Frenchmen St. Suite at Le Pavillon combines
contemporary design with inspiring musical aspects.
18 | N.O.W | theNOWBride.com
theNOWBride.com | N.O.W | 19
Opposite and this page top: This modern
princess wedding dress, available at Southern
Bridal Dreams features layers of embroidered
lace motifs, beading and Swarovski crystals.
Shimmering sequin tulle adds dimension to
the ballgown skirt. Adding irresistible sparkle,
the Genevieve platinum Art Deco diamond
ring from Brilliance in Diamonds features a
0.82ct transitional cut diamond center stone
and 0,26cts of round diamond side stones and
is paired with a classic diamond band and 14k
white gold diamond illusion stud earrings.
This page bottom: Talk about BACK to elegance!
Diamanté and crystal beaded, hand-embroidered
floral lace appliqués adorn this elaborate, full
tulle ball gown available at Pearl’s Place. From
Brilliance in Diamonds, 14k white gold diamond
floral stud earrings add the finishing touch.
Amazing up-dos were a must for this modern
interpretation of Marie Antoinette’s lavish style.
Of course, we love color, so Tina Rodosta of
Verde Beauty Studio, styled colorful wigs with
elaborate feather, floral, and sparkling elements.