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JORDAN HEFLER
Ipride myself on working well under pressure. Or, at least, that’s what I tell myself.
I am a shameless procrastinator and have been for my entire life. My therapist says it’s because I’m a perfectionist. My mom says it’s because I’m lazy. I think it’s open for interpretation.
When my now-husband popped the question on a bright morning next to the pool of my parents’ beach house, I just knew I was up to the challenge. Unlike anything else in my life, I had been planning this forever.
If there are any men reading this, the way I felt is not unique. Most women, for better or worse, spend much of their younger years dreaming about what their walk down the aisle will one day look like. And that amount of dreaming and preparation? Well, it can take a toll when you’re fnally living out the moment.
It makes things too heavy. Too loaded. Too overwhelming.
I felt this tremendous pressure to live up to the visions of my younger self. The ones I had meticulously cut and pasted into scrapbooks, vowing that I would one day bring to life these fantasies taken straight from the pages of magazines like Vogue, Glamour and, of course, inRegister.
Truth is, when the time fnally came, I froze. I was paralyzed with fear that I would choose some color, some fower, some ribbon, that I would regret. The pressure was just too much, and no all-nighter could save me.
I got so in my own head about my wedding and how people would perceive me that one afternoon, about two months out from the big day for my husband and me in Alys Beach, I collapsed on the sofa and told him that I wanted to cancel it all. “It’s too late,” he told me. Stupid, procrastination. I would love for this story to end with me not regretting anything and all my fears being a simple case of nervousness. But, in my role as editor, it is my duty to tell you the truth. And that simply isn’t it.
I regret many things that I chose for my wedding day. If you would like me to list them out for you, please feel free to contact me. For the sake of positivity, I will leave you with vagueness. But while those regrettable decisions might make me grit my teeth a little bit when I look back through my wedding photo gallery, they don’t change the happiness that I felt on that day.
Truth is, it doesn’t matter if everything about your wedding is fawless, timeless and chic. It’s just a party, for goodness sake. What does matter is that you’re marrying the love of your life. Unlike the fowers or the dress or the band, you’re going to be with that person standing across from you at the altar forever. And here’s the good news. You can marry them again and again and again.
So catch me in Las Vegas very soon. I need a do-over.
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ON BEHALF OF MYSELF and the entire team at I Do Bridal Couture, we would like to congratulate all the new brides and newly engaged brides. Since 2012, I have been blessed to meet, style and become friends with so many of you. I’m proud to announce we will be opening my third boutique, a complement to my bridal stores, a new concept called Proper & Co. We’ll provide options for Mother of the Bride, Cocktail, Evening and Accessories. Our exclusive designer lines include Nardos, Black Label by Anne Barge, Monique Lhuillier, Amsale and more. From brides and beyond, we look forward to continuing to dress South Louisiana ladies.
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AT SWEETHEART NAILS, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of nail trends while providing exceptional service tailored to each bride’s needs. Our skilled technicians are dedicated to making your special day even more magical by ensuring your nails are nothing short of perfection. From the moment you walk in, we work closely with you to experiment with various nail looks until we fnd the one that perfectly complements your wedding ensemble. Additionally, we offer the perfect setting to host your bridal party, creating cherished memories as you prepare for your big day together. With every brush stroke, we pour our hearts into our work, striving for nothing less than absolute customer satisfaction. At Sweetheart Nails, we understand the importance of every detail, ensuring your wedding day nails are as unforgettable as the moments you’ll treasure forever.
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One look at this bridal portrait of Allyce Trapp Alexander and you can feel her joy. When the then-bride-to-be teamed up with friend and photographer Eric Garcia of Geauxgarcia Photography, she was determined to capture more than just some cookie-cutter bridal images. Her love for all things royal inspired her to pose sitting on the foor with her arms crossed—á la Princess Diana in her iconic 1990 portraits taken by Patrick Demarchelier. You know the ones. When it comes to anything to do with a wedding, there’s a tendency to play it safe—to stick to the status quo. But when you think outside the box, the results are as beautiful as the sentiment behind them.
Engagement rings are more than meets the eye, literally. Hidden diamond details are trending, and they offer grooms the opportunity to add a private detail specially for his bride, as is seen in this two-carat oval ring from Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry. “Hidden halos are designed with a discreet layer of diamonds tucked away beneath the center stone,” explains Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry assistant vice president of marketing Amy Graham Hughes. “This engagement ring style seamlessly provides an accent to the boldness of the center stone while offering a unique and unexpected sparkle.”
For couples looking for something a little different when it comes to their wedding registry, Ann Connelly Fine Art offers art registries for brides- and grooms-to-be. Since original artwork is one of a kind, couples registered at the gallery have a fund to which family and friends can contribute monetarily. From there, the team at Ann Connelly helps newlyweds navigate the process of purchasing a piece together. “They are starting a life together and navigating that new life and what they want,” explains gallery co-director Chelsea Norris. “It’s really special to see couples come together and choose their first piece of art.”
Small and simple lily of the valley bouquets are not new, dating all the way back to Victorian weddings, but they are trending. The sought-after bloom is among the most delicate and expensive flowers used in bridal bouquets. Typically flown in from Holland, lily of the valley symbolizes purity and rebirth— ideal for a bride on her wedding day. And despite the classic bloom’s price point and fragility, we don’t see it leaving the hands of brides anytime soon.
Maci Gauthier Frazier always adored the wedding dress worn by her grandmother, Evelyn Gauthier, back in 1956 and later by her aunt, Fran Gauthier, in the 1990s. “I remember fawning over the bridal portraits hanging in my grandmother’s house, and I always planned to wear it for my bridal portraits, even after her passing in 2020,” Frazier says. Although Frazier chose a more modern gown for her wedding day, she notes the importance of honoring and preserving the past, especially when it comes to family. “Who we choose to marry, along with the many decisions leading up to that point, has so much to do with who raised us and instilled the morals and values that we look for in a partner,” she explains. “You wouldn’t be who you are without them.”
hether it’s a removable topper or an overskirt, brides are looking for dresses that have a little versatility. “Brides want to be able to have multiple looks for different parts of their wedding days,” I Do Bridal Couture owner Ramsey Sims says. This allows brides to be modest for their ceremonies and change it up for the reception to something a little more fun without having to change out of their gowns completely.
As is suggested by cover bride Sarah Beth Saffell Fronterhouse, lace is a trend that is still going strong.
“There are so many kinds of lace that it allows brides to fnd a pattern that feels special to them,” Sims says.
“Monique Lhuillier is known for her laces, and lately, we have been seeing 3D laces enter the mix.”
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How do you suggest brides balance trends with timelessness?
Nikki Vu: It’s all about incorporating classic elements with trendy touches, such as a statement veil or jewelry. The most current trend is sleek, minimal, clean and chic styles. Most of our brides want their dress to feel classic and timeless but with a modern twist. You do not have to incorporate all the trends for your wedding day, especially in your dress. I always remind my brides to wear the dress that feels the most unique to their personal style and makes them feel beautiful and confdent. I highly recommend trusting your personal style and preferences rather than feeling pressured to follow or incorporate every trend.
Who should accompany a bride to her appointment?
Marie Gilley: A bride should limit the number of people she brings to an appointment to only immediate family, such as the mother of the bride and groom or someone whose opinion you value. The more guests you bring, the more opinions you will have, causing you to get confused. You must remember it is your dress and the gown that makes you feel beautiful on your special day.
What is the most important thing for brides to keep in mind when they are working on a custom wedding day look?
Pedram Taheri: I always tell brides to enjoy the journey to your big day, trust the process and be openminded about the unique creation we have been bringing to life together. Every girl has dreamed of their wedding day, so close your eyes and see yourself walking down the aisle. What do you see yourself wearing? We all dream, and we at Pedram Couture make that dream into a reality.
What is your advice to an indecisive bride?
Sarah Jeansone Wampler: We remind our brides to focus on what’s important: fnding a gown that represents their best self. Many gowns can accomplish this, but we truly believe that the best one will separate itself from the rest and rise to the top in the bride’s mind. Our job is to recognize when this happens and help guide her decision. Don’t stress! It’s easy.
RECEPTION AND AFTER-PARTY DRESSES MADE FOR DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY
BY SALLY GRACE CAGLEith the weight of the wedding off their shoulders, many brides are opting to ditch the weight of their wedding gown, too. An after-party dress makes it easy to move, dance and, well, party. No matter your style, there’s a mini or midi meant for you.
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Claire Kinchen Spencer and her bridesmaids escaped to 30A for a bachelorette weekend flled with fun in the sun. Her maid of honor, Catherine Moore, helped to plan a weekend full of festivities, which included a wine tasting at NEAT in Alys Beach, dinner at Paradis in Rosemary Beach and a sunset beach picnic complete with wine, Champagne and charcuterie. Executed by Beach Picnic 30A, the evening on the beach was the perfect way for Spencer and her bridesmaids to sit back, relax and enjoy their time together. “My advice is to soak up every moment because there is nothing better than having all of your best friends together in one place,” Spencer says.
AVERY RICHARDSON DERANGER’S BRIDAL LUNCHEON BROUGHT TOGETHER FRIENDS AND FAMILY FOR AN AFTERNOON OF CELEBRATION
BY SALLY GRACE CAGLE • PHOTOS BY CATHERINE GUIDRY PHOTOGRAPHYWeekend weddings often transform into a bustling whirlwind of activities, leaving little opportunity to pause and savor the moments with cherished friends and family. To kick off Avery Richardson Deranger’s wedding weekend, her mother and grandmother decided a bridal luncheon would be the perfect opportunity to do just that.
Held at the New Orleans Country Club, Deranger says it was a
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great change of scenery for the whole group, which included her mother, soon-to-be mother-in-law, grandmother, great aunts, old family friends, bridesmaids, and a few of the bridesmaids’ mothers.
“We had a private shuttle with a driver bring us from Baton Rouge and back after the lunch,” she says. “It was so great to have that extra time to talk, drink and laugh with some of my favorite women. We just had the best time on that bus, and it was like an extended party!”
Her mother, Wendy Richardson, and grandmother, Linda Dalton,
were responsible for throwing the luncheon, and Deranger’s close bond with Dalton made the party that much more meaningful. “She’s my only living grandparent, and having her alongside me during the wedding planning process just meant so much, especially because she’s very fashion-forward,” Deranger says.
Upon arrival at the New Orleans Country Club, the ladies were directed to the bar next to the luncheon room, where celebratory cocktails awaited them. Having her wedding photographer in attendance allowed for special memories
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The traditional cake pull with her bridesmaids was a must for Deranger.
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to be captured, like speeches given and genuine conversation happening during the luncheon, as well as staged photos with guests during the cocktail hour.
Cathy Anderson, a harpist who plays at The Ritz Carlton in New Orleans, set the mood with light background music while they ate. After lunch, the bridal party participated in the traditional cake pull, where each girl grabbed a ribbon and pulled out a different charm each with a different meaning, like a wedding ring symbolizing you’re the next to get hitched, meant to wish them good luck in their future endeavors.
Deranger recommends having a girl’s day like this to celebrate the women who have done so much for you throughout the long season of pre-wedding planning and events. “It was all so special to me, and it was something I didn’t have to worry or stress about, which was a welcomed distraction,” she says.
Les Amis Bake Shoppe is a full-service specialty bakery and coffee shop owned by Stephanie Bueche Hansen. The shop opened in August 2013, featuring handcrafted baked goods and desserts for retail and commercial sales. Everything is made from scratch in-house, handed down from family recipes. Les Amis prides itself on exceptional customer service and fresh products—no premade mixes, fillings, buttercreams, etc.
Our specialties include French macarons, cheesecakes, custom cakes and more. We also offer gourmet desserts and party trays made in-house by our creative bakers.
Hansen’s twins grew up in the bakery. “I was making cakes with one strapped to my front and the other strapped to my back,” she said. “We have a great family atmosphere as we are a femaleowned business and our staff includes some fantastic moms.”
INSTEAD OF A TRADITIONAL REHEARSAL DINNER, ALLISON KAMP AND RICHARD PELLMAN HOSTED GUESTS FOR A PRE-WEDDING
ith guests converging on Baton Rouge from around the country and the world, bride Allison Kamp and groom Richard Pellman didn’t think a traditional rehearsal dinner with just the wedding party seemed right.
Wanting to open the invitation to all of their friends and family, they opted for a welcome party at Jubans.
“They wanted that classic Louisiana look,” event designer Tiffany Pilgrim of August Events says. “The Hallelujah Bar and attached patio was the perfect option.”
With orders to “surprise us” from the couple and their families, Pilgrim and her team took to transforming the space, using the event’s date, April 28, as inspiration for the vibrant, spring-inspired color palette.
Starting from the statement blue velvet linens from Nüage Designs, the bright fower arrangements were designed by Forage Floral Design utilizing some locally grown blooms. Bold was the directive from the August Events team, and Forage’s Meredith Cooper delivered with modern arrangements that brought life to the space.
Thanks to pleasant springtime temperatures, the party was able to easily flow from inside to outside.
Groom Richard Pellman and bride Allison Kamp
John Gray and his jazz trio were the finishing touch on this Louisiana- inspired party.
Special ice cubes are just one of the ways that Jubans makes their old fashioneds stand out from the rest. The drinks were served to guests upon arrival at the event.
Another detail that set the tone for the event was live music by John Gray and his jazz trio.
“We all knew we wanted live music,” Pilgrim explains. “John’s swag perfectly matched what we were going for with this event.”
And with old fashioneds fowing and a variety of passed food and buffet stations, the event was a lighthearted way to kick off a weekend full of wedding celebrations.
“Everything went off perfectly,” Pilgrim says. “It was just a great event.”
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When it comes to weddings, it’s all in the details.
From the invitation suite to the heirloom keepsakes to the personalized favors, no aspect goes untouched. And if you’re going to spend all that time curating, you may as well document it. Right?
“Everything is about those Instagrammable moments,” says wedding and event designer Angela DiVincenti Babin of Angela Marie Events. “You’re documenting your story, and all of those details that are special to you are part of that.”
Wedding fat lays, aka styled arrangements of objects designed for an overhead photo, have become increasingly popular in recent years, with brides wanting to capture all of the details that went into their big days. But with these delicately styled scenes being captured amidst wedding day chaos, this is a detail best planned for ahead of time.
Read on for inspiration and advice from Babin for executing a fawless fat lay.
Talk to your florist ahead of time to get blooms set aside for a flat lay.
Rather than the box the ring came in from the jeweler, investing in one that matches the flat lay helps create a special backdrop for the engagement ring and wedding band.
Decide who will be assembling the flat lay on the wedding day. “Most of the time, your photographer is in charge of the flat lay, but with me, I do them myself,” Babin notes. “That’s a conversation you want to have in advance so there’s no confusion on the big day.”
Babin suggests keeping a box throughout your entire wedding season where you can put things from various party invitations to heirlooms to wax seals. “People think about the wedding invitation suite, but with a lot of couples, there is so much more than that from all of the parties they have had as an engaged couple,” Babin says. “You want to bring those, and also remember to have an addressed envelope to go with your wedding invitation suite.” Then there’s the flowers. Babin says to have a conversation during the planning stages with your florist. Make sure they know which blooms you would like to see in your flat lay, and have them factor that into the floral budget. Also ensure that someone—whether your wedding planner, your florist or a member of the wedding party—knows to get those flowers to your photographer for the flat lay photos.
This one is tricky. Since these are often done in the space that the bride is getting ready in, there isn’t always an ideal location. Photographers will be looking for well-lit spaces, preferably with natural light, like near a window.
Babin says to plan for this to take about an hour, depending on how many different details and shots you want. This will happen during the getting ready portion of the day, so plan for your photographer to be busy capturing flat lays while nothing else photo-worthy is likely to be happening.
A handpainted Champagne bottle is the perfect keepsake from a couple’s first toast as newlyweds.Often overlooked, doing a standalone scene for the groom allows his details to shine, too.
Rather than feminine flowers, opt for elements like hand-dyed ribbon to tie the flat lay back to the wedding color scheme.
Have the groom select some heirloom pieces that are sentimental for him.
Babin has invested in linen-covered boards that give a softness to a scene that just arranging the items on the floor could not.
Details like a wax seal used to close wedding invitation envelopes add a little something different to the flat lay.
Ask parents and grandparents for heirlooms that they kept from their wedding days. Including those brings depth and tells an even richer story.
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WEDDING CONTENT CREATORS GIVE A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE OF THE BIG DAY
PBY OLIVIA DEFFESlanning a wedding takes a village of vendors to ensure that getting hitched goes off without a hitch.
While couples prep and sweat all the details for their big day, what happens when the wedding whirlwind overshadows small moments? Luckily, wedding content creators have emerged equipped to document all those memories that might otherwise have been missed during the exciting but hectic day.
Yes, wedding content creators are a thing, and you may see one
wielding an iPhone at the next ceremony you attend. From getting ready to the couple’s exit, these vendors capture it all and digitally deliver content to the happy couple as soon as the morning after the wedding day.
Hiring a wedding content creator wasn’t at the top of Emily Hightower McCollam’s musthave list when wedding planning. However, after being approached by Julie Milne, a photographer just starting her event content creation venture, McCollam decided to hire Milne’s Soirée Social in place of a traditional videographer.
McCollam recalls waking up the morning after her wedding to a treasure trove of behind-the-scenes snippets in a convenient online folder that could be easily shared and emailed to friends and family members. Her mother even played the videos for her grandmother, who couldn’t make the wedding.
McCollam says she received about 300 clips of things she missed while in her bridal blur.
“After it was all said and done, my family and I were like ‘Oh my gosh, we’re so glad that she was there,’” McCollam says. “We got to relive it the next day. I would recommend
it to anybody even if you do have a videographer. It just provides a different angle of looking at your wedding as opposed to waiting three to six months and having it be a structured video. It’s different than just having a videographer there.”
Milne began dabbling in event content creation after getting encouragement from a fellow photographer. So far, she has captured just over a dozen weddings for couples wanting an unplugged ceremony or those looking to get memories back almost instantly.
Milne is all about going undetected on the wedding day, capturing all the little memories along the way. However, she is also ready to coordinate some time for a fun TikTok trend.
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“We don’t want to spend too much time doing social media stuff and then throw off your timeline for your wedding,” she says. “So it’s having someone who can read the room, work with planners and follow a timeline rather than giving your phone to like your Aunt Bertha. I think that is why content creators are becoming more valuable.”
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Alexis Fury entered the business after seeing event content creators pop up everywhere while living in the Northeast. After moving to the South, she realized the trend hadn’t quite made it here yet. In January, she started Day of Bestie, a wedding and event content service.
Because wedding content creation is a fairly new idea in the wedding world, both Milne and Fury have seen plenty of discourse about their current ventures. Some feel that it’s an unnecessary add-on while photographers and videographers fear they can get in the way. But Milne and Fury have coordinated with and worked alongside other wedding vendors to ensure that everything goes smoothly on a wedding day.
“We’re not there to replace your professional photos or videos because those are classic, timeless pieces that you’ll keep forever in your albums and whatnot,” Fury says. “We’re just there to enhance the day and work together with the photographers and videographers. We’re not trying to make their job harder.”
Milne agrees.
“It really is about just knowing that you’re there for a couple,” she says. “We’re all there to make sure that the couples have a magical day, and we can all beneft from each other.”
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Every bride wants to look fawless on her wedding day. But perfection doesn’t come without a little prep work.
Just like every other wedding day detail—from the venue design to the fowers to the gown—requires months of planning, so too does bridal beauty. According to certifed makeup artist Paige Jeansonne, makeup and skin prep should begin at least three months prior, though, she notes, six full months in advance is ideal.
But where is a bride to start?
With the help of Jeansonne and medically trained and licensed aesthetician Candace Chapman of Jane Olsen Cosmetics, we assembled a timeline for bridal beauty prep. Read on for the step-by-step guide.
Book your makeup. The sooner the better. Jeansonne gets bridal makeup on the books sometimes more than a year in advance. As soon as you know the date and location of your wedding, she suggests getting hair and makeup arranged.
Insider Tip: Have your makeup trial done before an engagement party, engagement photos or your bridal portraits. That way, the full face of makeup doesn’t go to waste.
Have a skin consultation. Because all skin is different, Chapman recommends scheduling a consultation with an aesthetician to create a customized plan of action. While there are plenty of options for those who only have a short timeline, if you struggle with acne or skin texture, Chapman suggests starting early so the skin has more time to heal from intensive treatments.
Finish skin preparation. One treatment Jeansonne always recommends to brides is dermaplaning, which removes all peach fuzz and dead skin from the face, allowing for the perfect application of foundation, resulting in silky smooth skin.
Filler. Because filler can take a few weeks to fully integrate into the face, Chapman advises
getting it two months prior. Then, if you feel that you need a little more at one month prior, you have time to get a touch-up.
Stop skin prep treatments. Start teeth whitening. If you’ve never used retinol, now is not the time to start. And if you are using a retinol, Jeansonne recommends stopping three weeks before the wedding, unless it’s being used for breakouts. If you’ve never gotten your eyebrows waxed, don’t start now, either. Jeansonne has seen brides make this mistake and end up with dry spots and bumps around the brows.
If you can’t get professional whitening done by a dentist, Jeansonne suggests using Crest whitening strips for one hour once a week in the month leading up to your wedding.
Brows done. For those who do regularly get their eyebrows waxed, one week prior is the optimal time to get this done. If your skin is on the sensitive side, allow for plenty of rest time by waxing two weeks prior.
Manicure. Pedicure. Spray tan. While some things are best done on your own to save money, Jeansonne notes that self-tanning is not one of those things. “It’s your wedding day, so take that extra time and money and get a professional spray tan,” she says. “If you’re getting married on a Saturday, get the spray tan on Thursday.”
CO2Lift Pro carboxy treatment mask. For that gorgeous glow, Chapman always tells her brides to use this at-home face mask on the day of the wedding. “It gives your skin that healthy, plump vibrancy that everyone wants, and it makes your skin the perfect foundation for makeup,” she notes.
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THE VIBRANT DESTINATION WEDDING OF JAIME GLAS AND HUNTER ODOM
BY SALLY GRACE CAGLE • PHOTOS BY DARIAN ESSERInspired by groom Hunter Odom’s annual family trips to Cozumel, Mexico, he and the Queen of Sparkles herself, Jaime Glas, decided to tie the knot in a colorful multi-day celebration bringing friends and family together for a hot July getaway.
“Five years ago, I was invited on my frst vacation with his family, and after stepping foot on the island—and jumping in the sea—I knew it was where we would be married one day,” Jaime says. “From that trip, we dreamt of bringing all of our friends and family back to paradise.”
With plenty of the color and sparkle that she is known for, the wedding celebrations invited Hunter and Jaime’s guests into the vibrant world that they have forged together. “We worked to bring all of our favorite parts of Cozumel and traditions we’ve made over the years to our guests in the most colorful way possible,” Jaime says.
Read on for a day-by-day account of the unforgettable festivities.
To start the wedding weekend off strong, guests embarked on a sightseeing sunset cruise around the island. After arriving at the InterContinental Presidente Cozumel Resort Spa, aka El Presidente, and receiving guest gift baskets, everyone was brought to the boat dock, where three large catamarans awaited. The group set sail to one of Jaime and Hunter’s favorite places: El Cielo, a tiny island off the southwest coast only accessible by boat. “El Cielo translates to heaven,” Jaime says, “and it really does look like heaven.”
The boats stayed close together, allowing everyone to enjoy the sound of the acoustic guitar playing from one of the catamarans. “It was such a gorgeous sunset that day,” Jaime recalls.
Her favorite memory from the cruise was sharing a dance with her brother, her only sibling, who is just 16 months older than her. “I remember pausing and thinking that it was a really special moment,” she says.
Jaime wore a vintage 1980s dress bought on Etsy years before. “I got the dress soon after I met Hunter, and I got it with him in mind because it has sailboat motifs on it, and he loves sailing,” she says. “I also thought that it would be great for a wedding party in a tropical place.”
Rather than having a formal bridal luncheon, Jaime opted for a more casual, catered pool party with brunch from local breakfast spot Jolly. “They have the best avocado toast in the world,” Jaime explains, noting that the dish is a musthave every time she visits. “And the chef at Jolly even came to the wedding.”
Hunter held a similar party with his groomsmen at a bar near the hotel, and then everyone headed back to get ready for the long night of festivities ahead.
Jaime’s rehearsal dress, much like the rest of her wedding, was bright and straight from her imagination. “I saw the dress in gold at her atelier and asked if it could be made in rainbow,” Jaime says of the custom Nardos mini dress.
After the wedding party fnished the rehearsal at the church, they joined guests for a cocktail hour and dinner at Buccanos, which Hunter and Jaime consider to be the best restaurant in town. With colorful lights hanging in the palm trees, foral-flled rainbow tablescapes and more, the night did not lose its light.
The welcome party was held immediately after at the couple’s favorite place to celebrate, El Palomar, an old house converted into a bar with a large patio wrapping around. Jaime, Hunter and their wedding guests danced the night away with giant, rainbow light-up letters in the background. “It was so hot, but that also had to do with how much everyone was dancing,” Jaime says.
While there hadn’t been any rain on the radar for their wedding day, in a coastal city like Cozumel, isolated storms are inevitable.
Thanks to her well-connected wedding planners, the bus carrying Jaime got special permission to pull up to the church’s front doors. “The streets were basically fooding, and I had to take my shoes off to run inside,” Jaime recalls. “But when we came out of the ceremony, the clouds were cleared with the sun shining, and there was a rainbow!” The couple kept four vials of rainwater from that special day to baptize their future children with.
The wedding ceremony was held in the oldest church in Cozumel, with forescent forals from foor to ceiling. The design was hand-drawn by Jaime, specifcally noting that the rainbow fowers be installed following ROYGBIV order. After the ceremony, the wedding party took to the streets for the post-ceremony parade flled with colored smoke bombs and the tunes of a mariachi band.
At the reception, Jaime changed into a short version of her custom Nardos wedding dress to cool off before performing a choreographed frst dance with Hunter. Then guests enjoyed another evening full of dancing, drinking and celebrating the bright love of Jaime and Hunter.
“I fell in love with Hunter around the same time I fell in love with Cozumel,” Jaime says. “In a way, it’s a place that symbolizes our love for each other. Our love is colorful, vibrant, passionate and sincere. The best way to share that with our friends and family was to have them right there with us on our special day.”
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FROM ITALY TO GREECE, ELOPEMENTS OFFER COUPLES A CHANGE OF SCENERY FOR THEIR SPECIAL DAY
BY BRE PIZZOLATO
Eloping may elicit visions of a hastily arranged rendezvous or late-night ceremony with an Elvis impersonator as an offciant. At least that’s what my grandmother envisioned when I told her we had scrapped our plans for a 200-person wedding and instead would say “I do” in front of 20 guests on the side of a mountain. The horror in her extended silence was palpable despite my repeated assurances that eloping “is a thing these days.”
In 2022, a national survey by Helzberg Diamonds found that 62% of engaged couples were open to considering an elopement-style wedding. In the context of modern weddings, eloping has shed its taboo connotations, becoming a popular option for couples interested in a ceremony that is smaller or even adventurous. “People are craving doing something unique and a bit more simplistic when it comes to their weddings,” says Hannah Sherman, a luxury elopement specialist with Dune Travel Group. “Plus, why not combine your
wedding with your honeymoon and have it be even better?”
Sherman plans custom itineraries for couples looking to elope and honeymoon around the globe. “Italy would be my favorite pick, hands down,” she says. After all, it’s the most romantic country in the world. But before you start packing your bags, it’s important to consider the legalities and logistics of a destination elopement.
“Some countries require you to be in the country or city for almost a week pre-ceremony for an appointment at the consulate,”
Sherman says. Couples also need to consider jet lag, coordinating with vendors who may or may not speak English, and accommodations for guests, no matter how few. Last but certainly not least is the dress. How will all of that fabric ft in a carry-on?
“Sometimes the fight attendants are very nice and will let you hang the dress in the special compartment with their uniforms, but I wouldn’t count on it,” Sherman says.
But just like a traditional wedding, once all of the details are sorted and the day arrives, it’s sure to be a good time.
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Eloping in the Tuscan countryside is as romantic as it is picturesque. The city’s eternal charm and idyllic olive groves, vineyards and fields of sunflowers offer the perfect backdrop for saying “I do.” Sherman says you will need to plan ahead for this destination. Spring and fall are the best times to visit because of the temperate weather, but they are also the busiest.
Exchange vows under a world-famous sunset in a village of candy-colored houses carved into cliffs that look straight out of a fairy tale. Santorini is ideal for outdoor lovers, with its white sand beaches and rugged hillside cliffs. All of that crystal blue water makes for more travel logistics, so plan ahead and be ready for a bit of an adventure with this elopement destination.
This upscale resort area is known for its dramatic views set among the foothills of the Alps, which remain snow-dusted for most of the year. Perfect for couples who want to experience the very best of Italy, Lake Como is complete with stunning villas, garden follies and ferries, all situated just an hour away from Milan.
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SARAH BETH SAFFELL AND HAYDEN FRONTERHOUSE TIE THE KNOT WITH A ROMANTIC BATON ROUGE WEDDING DAY
BY RILEY BIENVENU BOURGEOIS • PHOTOS BY STEPHANIA CAMPOS
Rather than take time away from their wedding, Sarah Beth and Hayden opted to take formal portraits together at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden a few months after their big day. Sarah Beth says it was a fun opportunity to wear her custom Monique Lhuillier gown from I Do Bridal Couture one more time.
“On our wedding day, it turned out to be raining,” Sarah Beth recalls. “The original plan was to have the flowers that made up the arch lining the entry. But with the arch inside the venue space, you could see it all night. It ended up being better than I ever imagined.”
It just felt right,” says Sarah Beth Saffell Fronterhouse about her decision to host her wedding to fancé Hayden Fronterhouse in her hometown of Baton Rouge.
The pair met in Texas and are residents of Dallas. But, for some reason, Baton Rouge kept calling Sarah Beth home.
She considered booking in Dallas. And then California. But she just couldn’t commit.
“There’s something sentimental about getting married in the town you grew up in,” she says. “Baton Rouge was just right.”
And when you know you know.
Starting with a frst date that saw Hayden fy in from Austin to Dallas to take Sarah Beth out for dinner and followed by three months of long-distance dating, Sarah Beth says their relationship progressed in a natural way that, again, “just felt right.” After nine months together, Hayden popped the question to Sarah Beth on February 25, 2023, at Dallas Hunting & Fishing Club.
“The photographer totally missed the moment,” Sarah Beth says with a laugh, recalling the proposal that happened on a cold night around an open fre. “But it was sweet and very low-key.”
Once Sarah Beth decided on Baton Rouge for their wedding day, she knew Capitol Park Museum was the only venue for her and Hayden. December 16 was one of only two open dates. So Sarah Beth said “yes” to a winter wedding, dashing the dreams she had of summer nuptials in favor of dodging hurricane season. Unwilling to scratch her vision of a colorful wedding day, though, she enlisted the help of August Events.
Event designers Tiffany Pilgrim and Maranda Cardinale searched alongside Sarah Beth for nearly six months to
fnd the perfect metallic chinoiserie wallpaper to be applied to custom-built installations behind both the band and bars.
“The whole color palette came from the wallpaper,” Pilgrim says. “Dusty blues. Whites. Pinks. And we really fought for that metallic fnish. We wanted it to really stand out.”
From there, Root Floral Design used overfowing foral installations of roses, blue delphinium, hydrangeas and plenty of greenery to transform the “concrete jungle” of the Capitol Park Museum into the romantic, dreamlike vision that Sarah Beth had for her wedding day.
“Sarah Beth had a really strong point of view in the best way,” Pilgrim says. “The result is a wedding that felt really unique, special and personal to her and Hayden.”
And after months of planning, that’s what every bride hopes for.
“Wedding planning can be so stressful,” Sarah Beth says. “But in the end, so many things ended up being better than I even imagined they would be. It was the perfect start to our life together.”
“I always said I wouldn’t get married there because it doesn’t have a center aisle,” Sarah Beth says of First Presbyterian Church, which she attended throughout her childhood. “But then I had someone explain it to me that you walk in on one side and walk out on the other, symbolizing you walking in unmarried and walking out starting a new life together. I was sold after that.” Sarah Beth and her mother had the church change their Christmas decorations for the season, though, swapping out red ribbon for white to better coincide with Sarah Beth’s wedding vision.
What is your favorite things about one another?
H: My favorite thing about Sarah Beth is her personalty: sweet, loving caring and always positive and fun. And her faith.
SB: My favorite thing about Hayden is his kindness, patience, humility and compassion. I also love his extremely witty sense of humor. And his hair!
How did you know he/she was the one?
H & SB: It was clear from the beginning that we had the same values. Our relationship has always been so lighthearted, fun and easy, but there is also a depth we share with our faith and worldview.
What is one detail that sticks out when you think back on your wedding day?
SB: It’s hard to choose, but the metallic chinoiserie wallpaper that we used in the stage and bar backdrops was my favorite detail. That was the foundation of our design plan and it brought a sense of romance and warmth to the venue. The floral trees were another detail that was part of my vision from the beginning. I love how they broke up the space and drew the eye up.
Metallic chinoiserie wallpaper found on Etsy was the foundation of the color scheme for the wedding. Applied to custom builds by See-Hear Productions, the wallpaper was the centerpiece.
Some moments, like this special one of the newlyweds enjoying late-night fries and milkshakes, were captured via Polaroid for a vintage look.
Did you disagree on anything during the planning process?
H & SB: There were really no disagreements. We were pretty laid back about the planning process.
What is one piece of advice that you would give to engaged couples?
SB: A great wedding planner can make all the difference and help you stay focused on your vision throughout the processes when there are so many big and small decision to make.
For a full list of vendors and more photos, check out Sarah Beth and Hayden’s wedding announcement on pg. 110.
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Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church
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The Roosevelt
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August Events
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March 4, 2023
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August Events
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Chasing Wang
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Kim Starr Wise
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June 3, 2023
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The Chapel at First Baptist Church Covington
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The Southern Hotel
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Chasing Wang
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Alison Smith
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The Excellence El Carmen
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September 2, 2023
Complete Weddings & Events
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Gallery 14
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Kristen Fusilier, Time to Shine Weddings & Events
CATERER
The Francis
CAKE
Heather Augustus, The Sweet Spot
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The Floral Cottage Florist
BRIDAL GOWN
Made with Love Bridal
RINGS
Acadian Estates & Custom
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Glam on Location
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Complete Weddings & Events
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January 27, 2024
Geauxgarcia Photography
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Amy Hazel Events
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CAKE
Sweet Stirrings
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Petals & Pots
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The Keeping Room
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Town & Country Bridal
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Jamie A. Manuel
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Amanda Cecil Makeup
BAND
Three Thirty Seven
CANDLES
Truly Haute
RENTALS
Party Central Lafayette
December 17, 2022
SYDNEY FIELD AND GEOFFREY TALLIS
CEREMONY
First Presbyterian Church
RECEPTION
Capitol Park Museum
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Unique Cuisine
COORDINATOR
Ashleigh Elizabeth Weddings and Events
CAKE
Myria Butler/Amazing Cakes
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Rickey Heroman’s
INVITATIONS
Paper Place, Austin, Texas
BRIDAL GOWN
Allison Webb, I Do Bridal Couture
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Alfed Sung, Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Beje Designs
MAKEUP
Olga Longoria
BAND
D’Play
HONEYMOON
Grand Cayman
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Box K Events
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October 7, 2023
Creel & Co.
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St. Agnes Catholic Church
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Louisiana’s Old State Capitol
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Angela Marie Events
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Bayou Bistro
CAKE
Cake Goddess
FLORIST
Angela Marie Florals
BRIDAL GOWN
Anne Barge, I Do Bridal Couture
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Jenny Yoo, Bella Bridesmaids New Orleans
RINGS
Anton’s Fine Jewelry
HAIR
Kelly Hopper/Molly Harriman
MAKEUP
Jenna Kelley/Ashley Butler
VIDEOGRAPHER
Creel & Co.
BAND
Phunky Monkeys
HONEYMOON
Ischia, Florence & Rome, Italy
July 1, 2023
Darian Esser
CEREMONY
Iglesia de San Miguel, Cozumel, Mexico
RECEPTION
InterContinental El Presidente Cozumel Resort
COORDINATOR
Mandarina Event Designers
FLORIST
Euphoria Mexico
INVITATIONS
Paper N Things
BRIDAL GOWN
Nardos
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Queen of Sparkles
RINGS
Robert Roth Jewelers/Groom’s grandfather’s
HAIR
Cassidy Donadieu, EGGIE Salon Studio
MAKEUP
Olga Longoria
VIDEOGRAPHER
Hiram Perez
ENTERTAINMENT
Musi-K Entertainment/ DJ Raya
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Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church
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Baton Rouge Country Club
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Belle Amour Weddings & Events
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Baton Rouge County Club
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Forage Floral Design
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The Keeping Room
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Amsale, I Do Bridal Couture
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Amsale, Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Anton’s Fine Jewelry
HAIR
Mallory Oakes, Paris Parker
MAKEUP
Salon du Sud
VIDEOGRAPHER
Shannon Talamo
BAND
Press 1 for English
HONEYMOON
Antigua
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Doug Olinde/Truly Haute/Riverside Limousine/ Classic Cars
July 22, 2023
CAMMIE HEROMAN AND RYAN DIMAGGIO
CEREMONY
St. James Episcopal Church
RECEPTION
Baton Rouge Country Club
COORDINATOR
Leslie Campbell Weddings & Events
CAKE
Nannette Mayhall/Karl Will
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Rickey Heroman’s Florist & Gifs
INVITATIONS
Paper N Things
BRIDAL GOWN
Monique Lhuillier, I Do Bridal Couture
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Anton’s Fine Jewelry
HAIR
Rhanda Kogel, J+K Beauty/Alejandra Lewis, Studio Lew
MAKEUP
Olga Longoria
BAND
The Great Grand Finale
HONEYMOON
France
October 21, 2023
CEREMONY
First United Methodist Church
RECEPTION & CATERER
City Club of Baton Rouge
COORDINATOR
Leslie Campbell Weddings & Events
CAKE
Sweet Stirrings
FLORIST
Kristine Nastasi
INVITATIONS
Paperwhite Stationery Boutique
BRIDAL GOWN
Anne Barge, I Do Bridal Couture
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Amsale, Bella Bridesmaids
HAIR
Verde Beauty
MAKEUP
McKey Bridal Co.
VIDEOGRAPHER
Soirée Social Media
BAND
BRW
HONEYMOON
Costa Rica
LILLY
November 3, 2023
JOHNSON AND GARRETT HOWELL
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Baton Rouge Country Club
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Beverly Walker
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Baton Rouge Country Club
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Paper N Things
BRIDAL GOWN
Martina Liana, Town & Country Bridal
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Show Me Your Mumu
RINGS
Aucoin Hart Jewelers
HAIR & MAKEUP
Salon du Sud
BAND
Phat Hat
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The Modern Debutante/Southern Blink Photo Booth/ Capital City Classic Cars
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St. Joseph’s Cathedral
RECEPTION
City Club of Baton Rouge
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August Events
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City Club of Baton Rouge
CAKE
Christopher Michael Bradley
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Bella Blooms Floral
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The Queen Bee
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Amsale, I Do Bridal Couture
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Azazie
RINGS
Shavarsh K, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
HAIR
Evelyn Galeano
MAKEUP
Olga Longoria
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Oak and Parish Wedding Photo + Video
DJ
Aaron Lane Entertainment
HONEYMOON
Italy
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October 28, 2023
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Our Lady of the Lake Church
RECEPTION
The Southern Hotel
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Elyse Jennings
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Chasing Wang
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Bella Blooms Floral
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The Jefferson House
BRIDAL GOWN
Nardos
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Adler’s Jewelry
HAIR
Hayley Rose Hair
MAKEUP
McKey Bridal Co.
BAND
BRW
HONEYMOON
Maui, Hawaii
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May 20, 2023
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Episcopal High School’s Lewis Memorial Chapel of the Good Shepherd
RECEPTION
Baton Rouge Country Club
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Leslie Campbell Weddings & Events
CAKE
Les Amis Bake Shoppe
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Red Onion
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Paper N Things
BRIDAL GOWN
Monique Lhuillier, I Do Bridal Couture
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Bella Bridesmaids
GROOM’S TUXEDO
Pearce Bespoke
RINGS
Anton’s Fine Jewelry
HAIR
Elude Salon
MAKEUP
Marissa Mizell Artistry
VIDEOGRAPHER
Arbor Films
BAND
Groovy 7
MATTIE KLEINPETER AND MILES BOWERS
May 26, 2023
CEREMONY
Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church
RECEPTION
The Roosevelt Hotel
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Events & Design by Nancy
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Scriptura
BRIDAL GOWN
Jesus Peiro, Wedding Belles
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Valobra Jewelers/JBlunt Designs
HAIR & MAKEUP
Glam on Location
ENTERTAINMENT
Jimmy Maxwell Orchestra
HONEYMOON
Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia & Bali
ASHLYNN LASSARD AND CHANDLER BREWER
April 14, 2023
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
White Oak Estate & Gardens
COORDINATOR
Amy Brewer, Weddings Taylor Made
CATERER
Chef John Folse
CAKE
Piping Plover
FLORIST
Hummingbird Floral Studio
INVITATIONS
Minted
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Pearl’s Place, Metairie
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Azazie
RINGS
Elgin’s Fine Jewelry
HAIR & MAKEUP
Artistry by Ashton
BAND
The Mixed Nuts
HONEYMOON
Riviera Maya, Mexico
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November 11, 2023
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Home of Kent & Cheryl Moreaux
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Amy Hazel Events
CAKE
The Ambrosia Bakery
FLORIST
Forage
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Aline Prints & Design
BRIDAL GOWN
Anthropologie
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Bridy Grey
TUXEDOS
Tuxedos To Geaux
HAIR
Hair x Shae
MAKEUP
Whitney McMorris
BAND
The Michael Foster Project
CANDLES
Truly Haute
RENTALS
Olinde Event Rentals/Inspired Vignettes
OTHER VENDORS
Umami Japanese Bistro
May 13, 2023
CEREMONY
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
RECEPTION & CATERER
Baton Rouge Country Club
COORDINATOR
August Events
CAKE
Sweet Stirrings
FLORIST
Kim Starr Wise
INVITATIONS
Paperwhite Stationery Boutique
BRIDAL GOWN
Monique Lhuillier, Casa de Novia Bridal
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Bella Bridesmaids Houston
HAIR
Beth Washington
MAKEUP
Marissa Mizell Artistry
VIDEOGRAPHER
Brooke Boyd Photo + Film
BAND
Magnolia Strings/The Mixed Nuts
HONEYMOON
Paris and the south of France
OTHER VENDORS
Abstract Productions/The Pixure Booth/Classic Cars
December 16, 2023
JANE ASHLEY RABORN AND NICHOLAS RAVRY
CEREMONY
St. Patrick’s Church, New Orleans
RECEPTION
NOPSI Hotel
COORDINATOR
Ashleigh Elizabeth Weddings and Events
CAKE
Bittersweet Confections
FLORIST
Herbivore Floral Designs
INVITATIONS
Paperwhite Stationery Boutique
BRIDAL GOWN
Anne Barge Atelier
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Bella Bridesmaids
TUXEDOS
Tuxedos To Geaux
HAIR & MAKEUP
Flawless Bride & Beauty
BAND
Three Thirty Seven/Kinfolk Brass Band
RENTALS
Luminous Events/Yur Event Rentals/ AD Event Group/Nüage Designs
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February 17, 2024
CEREMONY
First United Methodist Church
RECEPTION & CATERER
Baton Rouge Country Club
COORDINATOR
Leslie Campbell Weddings & Events
CAKE
Cake That
FLORIST
Rickey Heroman’s Florist
INVITATIONS
Paper N Things
BRIDAL GOWN
Vera Wang Atelier, New York City
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Anton’s Fine Jewelry
HAIR
Rhanda Kogel/Alejandra Lewis
MAKEUP
Marissa McKey
VIDEOGRAPHER
Nathan Willis
BAND
Big Bling and the Funk Machine
HONEYMOON
London
OTHER VENDORS
Albrecht Ice Sculpture/Truly Haute/Doug Olinde
December 16, 2023
CEREMONY
First Presbyterian Church
RECEPTION
Capitol Park Museum
COORDINATOR
August Events
CATERER
Unique Cuisine
CAKE
Sweet Stirrings
FLORIST
Root Floral Design
INVITATIONS
The Queen Bee
BRIDAL GOWN
Monique Lhuillier, I Do Bridal Couture
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Dessy, Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Melinda Wheeler Jewels
HAIR
Salon du Sud
MAKEUP
Marissa McKey, McKey Bridal Co.
VIDEOGRAPHER
Abshire Films
BAND
Magnolia Strigs/Blue Rhythm
HONEYMOON
Four Seasons Resort Anguilla
OTHER VENDORS
Truly Haute/Soirée Social/Spot On Dance Floors
November 18, 2023
CAROLINE SILVIO AND CADE BELOSO
CEREMONY
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
RECEPTION
Country Club of Louisiana
COORDINATOR
Amy Hazel Events
CAKE
Sweet Stirrings
FLORIST
Billy Heroman’s
INVITATIONS
The Keeping Room
BRIDAL GOWN
Monique Lhuillier, I Do Bridal Couture Covington
HAIR
Sarah Kirkwood Hair
MAKEUP
Marissa McKey
VIDEOGRAPHER
Brooke Boyd Photo + Film
OTHER VENDORS
Mama Meaux Designs/Olinde Event Rentals/ Inspired Vignettes/The Pixure Booth/AFX Pro
AUDREY TALLIS AND LYON COURTNEY
January 6, 2024
Jennie Tewell Photography
CEREMONY
Sacred Heart Chapel, Fairhope, Alabama
RECEPTION & CATERER
The Grand Hotel
COORDINATOR
Jenna Laine Weddings
CAKE
Couture Cakes
FLORIST
Wildflowers
INVITATIONS
Scriptura, New Orleans
BRIDAL GOWN
Anne Barge, I Do Bridal Couture
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Amsale, Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Gold Art, Mobile, Alabama
HAIR & MAKEUP
Brushed and Blushed
BAND
D’Play
HONEYMOON
Antigua
OTHER VENDORS
Snider Bros.
ALLYCE TRAPP AND WILSON ALEXANDER
October 28, 2023
Geauxgarcia Photography
CEREMONY
St. Patrick’s Church
RECEPTION
New Orleans Museum of Art
COORDINATOR
Amanda Price Events
CATERER
Pigeon’s Catering
CAKE
Bittersweet Confections
FLORIST
Hummingbird Florist
INVITATIONS
Gina Cox, First Impression
BRIDAL GOWN
Lea-Ann Belter, Wedding Belles
BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Dessy Group Lux, Bella Bridesmaids
RINGS
Beje Diamonds
HAIR
Ali Vasquez
MAKEUP
Amanda Bravender
VIDEOGRAPHER
Elevation Films
BAND
Got Groove
HONEYMOON
Sugar Beach, St. Lucia
OTHER VENDORS
True Value Rental
BROOKE VREELAND AND SCOTT EMONET
June 10, 2023
CEREMONY
Sorrento, Italy
WELCOME PARTY
La Tagliata Restaurant, Positano
RECEPTION
Hotel Mediterraneo
DAY AFTER WEDDING PARTY
Veliero Tortuga Ship, Sorrento to Capri
COORDINATOR
Cheryl Pagano & Cat Strange, Bella Sposa Wedding Planning Italy
INVITATIONS
Kathryn Green Illustrations/Anna B Calligraphy
BRIDAL GOWN
Blue by Enzoani, Linen Jolie Bridal
GROOM’S SUIT
Brown & Brown Custom Clothiers
RINGS
Wellington & Co. Fine Jewelry
VIDEOGRAPHER
Giovanni de Rosa
HONEYMOON
Sardinia, Italy and Paris, France
MADELYN WILKS AND JASON GIAMANCO
September 15, 2023
CEREMONY
St. Joseph Cathedral
RECEPTION
Capitol Park Museum
COORDINATOR
Belle Amour Weddings
CATERER
Heirloom Cuisine
CAKE
Les Amis Bake Shoppe
FLORIST
The Floral Cottage Florist
INVITATIONS
American Printing
BRIDAL GOWN
Town & Country Bridal
HAIR
Blueprint Hair Studio
BAND
The Boogiemen
HONEYMOON
St. Lucia
OTHER VENDORS
Carl Mack Entertainment/Doug Olinde Event Rentals
MACHAELA BRABHAM AND NICO GUILLEN
December 17, 2023
Walls of Jerico
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
The Treasury, St. Augustine, Florida
COORDINATOR & INVITATIONS
Coastal Celebrations
CATERER
Chef’s Garden
CAKE
Sweet Weddings
FLORIST
Feather & Bloom
BRIDAL GOWN
Watters Designs, The Perfect Dress Sarasota
JEWELRY
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry
HAIR
Mane Event Artistry
MAKEUP
Beauty by Ashley Taylor
BAND
RJM Entertainment
OTHER VENDORS
St. John’s Illuminations/Event Painting by Jamie
March 4, 2023
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Country Club of Louisiana
COORDINATOR
Cheryl Palmer Designs
CAKE
Sweet Stirrings
FLORIST
The Floral Cottage Florist
INVITATIONS
The Keeping Room
BRIDAL GOWN
Bridal Boutique
VIDEOGRAPHER
Creative Culture Media
BAND
BRW/Sweet Harmony Music
HONEYMOON
Paris & Venice
OTHER VENDORS
The Pixture Booth/ELEMENT/Nüage Designs/ Capital City Classic Cars/CounterspaceBR
May 6, 2023
CEREMONY
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
RECEPTION
Country Club of Louisiana
COORDINATOR & FLORIST
Angela Marie Events & Florals
CAKE
Nanette Mayhall/Sweet Stirrings
INVITATIONS
Paper N Things
BRIDAL GOWN
Allison Webb NYC, I Do Bridal Couture
HAIR
Shannon Ainsworth
MAKEUP
Marissa Mizell-McKey
VIDEOGRAPHER
Shannon Talamo Films
ENTERTAINMENT
The Original Magnolia String Quartet/ Souled Out
TRANSPORTATION
Distinct Limousines/Classic Cars BR
January 19, 2024
Natalie S. Miller Photography
CEREMONY
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
RECEPTION
Hilton Capitol Center
COORDINATOR
Cheryl Palmer Designs
CAKE
Amazing Cakes
HAIR
Claire O’Quin
MAKEUP
Stephanie Hopkins
VIDEOGRAPHER
Reverent Films
DJ
Premier Sound Services
OTHER VENDORS
Truly Haute/Schlittz & Giggles
DORIAN HESS AND WALLACE DEES
January 7, 2023
BreAnne Frye Photography
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Forrest Grove Plantation
COORDINATOR
Michelle B. Charlot, Poshed and Peachy
CAKE
Cake Goddess
FLORIST
The Flower Basket
INVITATIONS
Ava Paperie
BRIDAL GOWN
Casablanca, MaeMe Bridal
RINGS
Grandmother’s/Fine Rock/Jared
HAIR & MAKEUP
Glam 2 Geaux
DJ Geaux Live DJ
OTHER VENDORS
Distinct Limousine Service
May 27, 2023
CEREMONY
St. John’s United Methodist Church
RECEPTION
De La Ronde Hall
CATERER
Ruffino’s
CAKE
The Ambrosia Bakery
FLORIST
Rickey Heroman’s Florist & Gifs
INVITATIONS
Paperwhite Stationery Boutique
BRIDAL GOWN
I Do Bridal Couture
RINGS
Ramsey’s Diamond Jewelers/Lee Michaels Fine
Jewelry
HAIR
Salon du Sud
MAKEUP
Makeup by Mari
VIDEOGRAPHER
Natalie S. Miller
November 10, 2023
Samantha’s Photography
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
St. Gabriel House of Events
CATERER
St. Gabriel House of Events
HAIR & MAKEUP
Keri Branton
HONEYMOON
Riverboat Bed & Breakfast, Natchez, Mississippi
LAUREN TRAHAN AND HALEEM SHEHADEH
June 9, 2023
Renee Lorio Photography
CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Country Club of Louisiana
COORDINATOR
August Events
CAKE
Sweet Stirrings
FLORIST
Bella Blooms Floral
INVITATIONS
Paperwhite Stationery Boutique
BRIDAL GOWN
Ines Di Santo, I Do Bridal Couture
HAIR & MAKEUP
EGGIE Salon Studio/Salon du Sud
VIDEOGRAPHER
Elevation Films
BAND
Compositionz
OTHER VENDORS
B&B Rentals/Abstract Productions/Sharon Benton Designs
October 20, 2023
The Rylands Photo Co.
CEREMONY
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church
RECEPTION & CATERER
Country Club of Louisiana
COORDINATOR
Events & Design by Nancy
CAKE
Sweet Stirrings
FLORIST
Forage Floral Design
INVITATIONS
Paperwhite Stationery Boutique
BRIDAL GOWN
Martina Liana, Town & Country Bridal
HAIR
Rachel Barbin
MAKEUP
Amanda Cecil
VIDEOGRAPHER
Genuine Collective
BAND
Bucktown Allstars
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Congratulations to the happy couples!
ENGAGEMENTS
Kacy Bringaze, daughter of Dr. Walter Bringaze and Dr. Lisa Stelly of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Michael Young, son of Ty and Kelli Young of Atlanta, Georgia, are delighted to announce their engagement. The couple met in Jackson Hole, Wyoming in 2021, while both living in Nashville, Tennessee at the time, but their paths had yet to cross. Kacy is a graduate of both Auburn University and Belmont University and Michael is a graduate of the University of Tennessee. They currently reside in Nashville, Tennessee. Kacy works for HCA Healthcare, and Michael works for Dell Technologies. Their wedding ceremony and reception will be held at the historic Nashville Public Library in downtown Nashville on May 18, 2024. They cannot wait to bring some Louisiana flare to Tennessee as they celebrate with friends and family!
While Danielle was graduating with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from Louisiana State University and moving out of her hometown of Baton Rouge, Coleman was finishing his master’s degree in real estate at the University of Florida and returning to his hometown of Dallas. They both landed in Dallas in 2018. After many failed attempts by friends, the couple finally met at a happy hour in 2019.
As time passed, they started traveling the world together—literally! From Louisiana to Las Vegas. Austin to Miami. Mexico to Spain. They went everywhere.
After three years of building a life together, all while raising their new pup Henry, the pair got engaged in Charleston, South Carolina, while celebrating their third anniversary. They are elated to be getting married in New Orleans in June 2024.
Congratulations to Emma Dubuc and Kyle Walker on their recent engagement. Their journey began at The Chapel at LSU where their friendship flourished and their bond deepened through shared faith in Jesus. Amidst countless strolls around the LSU Lakes, their relationship blossomed into love, sparking Kyle’s heartfelt proposal at the Capitol Lakes.
Emma, daughter of Brian and Alison Dubuc of Prairieville, Louisiana, finds joy in cultivating meaningful relationships, cherishing the connections she shares with others. Since obtaining her B.A. in mass communication from Loyola University in New Orleans, Emma currently thrives as a multimedia marketing consultant at Melara Enterprises in Baton Rouge.
Meanwhile, Kyle, the beloved son of Kendall and Colleen Walker of Columbia, South Carolina, has a knack for problem-solving, consistently finding creative, analytical solutions. Kyle earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from the University of South Carolina and now applies his expertise as a manufacturing analytics product advisor for Exxon Mobil in Baton Rouge.
As Emma and Kyle embark on this new chapter together, surrounded by the love and support of family and friends, we eagerly anticipate their wedding ceremony on May 18, 2024.
Congratulations to Victoria Grace Kleinpeter and Matthew Alexander Theriot on their recent engagement. “Tori” is the daughter of Lisa Tramontana and Jim Kleinpeter of Baton Rouge. Matthew is the son of Perry and Cindy Theriot of Baton Rouge.
Tori is a graduate of St. Joseph’s Academy and Louisiana State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in history, followed by a master’s degree in public history from University of Louisiana-Lafayette. Matthew is a graduate of Catholic High School and Louisiana State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and a master’s degree in transportation engineering.
The couple met as undergraduates at LSU and now reside in Nashville, where they enjoy live music, hiking, kayaking, and any excuse to explore the natural beauty of Tennessee. They also enjoy traveling and recently made trips to Ireland and Canada. Matthew is a project manager for KCI Technologies, a traffic engineering firm, and Tori is a museum program assistant at the Tennessee State Museum.
Their wedding will take place October 18 at The Cordelle in Nashville.
Dr. Brent Richard and Jian Elizabeth Massucco’s story is one of God’s divine intervention. Their paths crossed when Jian’s mother took her grandfather to his doctor’s appointment. After conversation was initiated by Dr. Richard’s team, Brent contacted Jian. They went on their first date, and their love story began!
Dr. Brent Richard attended Louisiana State University and Howard University for his medical training and currently practices at Ochsner Health as an ophthalmologist. He specializes in cataract and glaucoma surgeries.
Jian Massucco completed her undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University and received her MPH at Mercer University. She is a public health consultant and owner of JIFIT.
Brent proposed to Jian on her birthday after a beautiful night of dinner and jazz. Jian was serenaded and surprised with giant, illuminated “Marry Me” letters, candles and roses, and surrounded by loved ones. The two are getting married in Santorini, Greece on November 16, 2024, where close family and friends will join them to celebrate.
& Bradley Olon
Nadine and William “Bill” Witt are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Emily Witt to Bradley Olson, son of Leita and James “Jim” Ott and the late Jeffrey “Jeff” Olson. Emily is a graduate of Redemptorist High School and Louisiana State University. She has a bachelor’s degree in graphic design and is currently a senior graphic designer for Melara Enterprises. Bradley is a graduate of Baton Rouge High School and attended Louisiana Tech. He is currently the general manager for Link Integration Group.
After five years of dating, they decided it was time to start the next chapter in their lives. They are planning to get married at Belleek Castle in Co. Mayo, Ireland, this October, where they will be surrounded by their closest family and friends in an intimate ceremony.
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Baton Rouge, Louisiana
June 1, 1974
50 YEARS MARRIED
Wilfred and Sharon Hebert are happy to announce their 50th wedding anniversary! The couple have known each other since elementary school in the small town of Oscar, Louisiana. They began dating in high school and have only looked forward to their life together ever since.
The couple has stayed together and grown together through multiple military assignments in the Army (both active duty and reserve) where Wilfred served as a master sergeant. He also had a long, dedicated career with federal OSHA here in Baton Rouge. Sharon began her career at Ochsner clinic and progressed to her final employment with Pennington Biomedical as the Human Resources Director, a position she loved and took great pride in fulfilling. Though they enjoyed their careers, both are now happily retired. We, their daughters, are incredibly proud of them and the lives they have lived, but we are mostly grateful for the family they created for us. Anyone who has ever known them has loved them, as do we.
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oneymoons are often remembered by a series of selfes and the occasional photo taken by a waiter or polite passerby. But thanks to a gift from groom Hayden Pizzolato’s sister Madison Montgomery, Mandi and Hayden’s Paris honeymoon memories were documented professionally. “The experience itself was such a fun memory,” Mandi says of the shoot with The Paris Photographer. “The photographer was basically a tour guide, too. When our frst location was too crowded, he knew the streets to go to that would have great views and told us about Paris history along the way. We went straight to the airport after taking these photos, and it was the perfect note to leave Paris on.”
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Golden Goose Pure Star, $545, Aria
“Brigitte” sunglasses, $295, KREWE
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Sharing the spotlight on your big day? The mere suggestion is enough to send some brides into orbit. Yet, for the Kennon sisters, it was a dream come true. Melanie Kennon McGavern and Suzanne Kennon Hughes happily shared their special day on October 10, 1992, as featured in the January 1993 issue of inRegister
The two were engaged around the same time, and their parents, Bob and Suzanne Kennon, wondered amongst themselves how they would handle an October wedding followed by another in February. Not to mention that their eldest daughter, Genie, was expecting their frst granddaughter that November.
Then came the phone call. “Within minutes after
Melanie called to share her news with Suzanne, Suzanne called her parents and said she and Denny wanted to share their wedding date with Melanie and Ted,” the article states. Suzanne had already booked the church and country club and selected the bridesmaids’ dresses. For Melanie, it was ideal because “you know, Suzanne has excellent taste,” she told inRegister. With three sixpences each, the brides said “I do” at First Presbyterian Church before celebrating with friends and family from 18 states and England at the Baton Rouge Country Club.
One bride’s nightmare is another’s perfect day. There’s no right or wrong way to celebrate love, and one thing we can all agree on is that every bride deserves the day of their dreams. Trends come and go. It’s the memories made, and love shared, that last a lifetime.
