Tyler & Ryan

November 17

New Orleans, Louisiana

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Q & A with the Bride:

What was the one thing about your venue that made you know it was the one?

We really wanted to get married outside and have an outdoor reception.  The Elms Mansion gave us both, as well as an elegant atmosphere.  Everything about the venue is picturesque, starting with its location on the oak lined St. Charles Avenue.

Which details from your wedding were your favorites?

• One of our best friends married us.  He got ordained online and conducted a very personal and memorable ceremony.  He had everyone crying. 
• My dad and stepdad walked me down the aisle together.  They both mean a lot to me, so I felt privileged to be given away by them both.  
• The band, TABOO [now The Phunky Monkeys]. Everyone danced all night.  The band played everything from classic rock to rap, got out into the crowd, and got to know a few of our livelier guests! 
• Our first dance was to a Joe Cocker song, which was the concert we went to on our first “date” (along with our best friend that married us)!

If you could offer one piece of advice for other couples planning their wedding, what would it be?

Stay true to your vision for the event.  We wanted a small, intimate ceremony and reception with only close friends and family.  We had around 160 guests and knew every face.  We truly enjoyed ourselves visiting and catching up with our loved ones.  We spent the night doing exactly what we wanted….dancing and laughing! 

Give us the one moment in your wedding day you can’t stop thinking about.

At the end of the night, the band led a New Orleans second line around the courtyard and over to our getaway car.  Most of the guests were still there singing and dancing in the second line and waiving their handkerchiefs in the air.

Melissa & Joel

November 26

New Orleans, Louisiana

I am absolutely in awe of the shots April + Paul  captured of this couple’s big day. The photos of Melissa getting ready are truly stunning, they are the photos you hope to have from your wedding. Melissa’s bouquet, designed by Grow With Us Florist, was also a show stopper. Ranunculus blooms in several differ shades surrounded by berries, and hydrangeas, gave the perfect amount of color to their New Orleans City Park wedding.

Emily & Andy

May 14, 2011

Monroe, Louisiana

Photographer: Captured Photography | Caterer: Pretty Presentations Catering and Event Rentals | Event Planner: Signature Occasions | Floral Designer: Green Oak | Reception Venue: Personal Residence | Cinema and Video: IOU Productions | Equipment Rentals: Pelican Tents & Events

Kristen + George

Chesterton Square in Ponchatoula, LA

May 2010

There is something incredibly romantic about ‘First Sight” photos.  The anticipation and nervousness of the groom is almost palpable and the excitement and energy from the bride is contagious.  And the best part is that you didn’t even have to be there at that moment to feel it – you can get all of that just from the photos.  The following photos are stunning and capture a real experience that may just convince you of doing a “first sight” with your fiance.   Also – the details from this wedding are fabulous – her shoes, the bouquet, the veil, the cake – all of it screams southern elegance!

Real Wedding Courtesy of: Mark Eric Photography and Trent Bailey Photography

Ceremony and Reception Venue: Chesterton Square