Adore March 2023

WEDDING READY

Three Beautiful Celebrations, Dress Trends + more! LET'S

FEST I DEW

Expert

Publisher Jeanne Exnicios

Editor Michaela Bechler

Senior Graphic Designer Emily Sucherman

Advertising Director Sandy Stein

Sales Paige Koritz

Content Producer Marigny Lanaux

Contributors Cynthea Corfah, Misty Milioto, Jenny Peterson

Advertising Creative Catherine Flotte, Scott Forsythe, Jasmyne White

SPRING FEVER

New Orleans is wonderful all year, but the city really has a habit of showing off during the spring. The weather is beautiful, events are plentiful, and you can’t help but feel more energized — especially with the extra sunlight at the end of the day. Shops across town are filled with fresh and colorful finds and an outdoor happy hour really hits the spot. Spring is also one of the most popular times to get married here and marks the return of festivals. Bring on the food, music, and fashion!

With a robust wedding and fest season ahead, we know this issue will come in handy with our shopping guides filled with local finds. Read about dress trends that brides are choosing in 2023, one of the city’s most in-demand officiants, tips from skincare experts, and three couples who did their New Orleans nuptials their way. Looking for the perfect French Quarter Fest or Jazz Fest outfit? From one-of-a-kind creations by Lasalle & Jackson to colorful options from local boutiques featured in "Let’s Fest," Adore has you covered. Thank you for reading!

Michaela Bechler

Things Michaela Adores

Courtesy of Viking

Currently reading: I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai. I’ve been turning to thrillers lately and haven’t been able to put this one down.

Currently watching: Ted Lasso on Apple TV+ and the final season of Succession on HBO. I’m also about to binge Daisy Jones & The Six on Amazon Prime Video — I loved the book!

Save the Date: To celebrate Earth Day, The FAIT Collective (3822 Magazine Street) is hosting a special plant sale on Saturday, April 22. Co-owner Laura Stirling will help you find the perfect type for your home based on factors like lighting and maintenance. While shopping the sale, be sure to browse FAIT’s many amazing vendors including Lasalle & Jackson (learn more about the brand on page 38).

Get Outside: From dining outdoors (Barracuda and N7 are my go-to spots) to taking strolls in NOMA’s Sculpture Garden and Audubon Park, I’m soaking up the gorgeous spring weather every way I can — and wearing sunscreen, of course. Our skincare experts in "Say I Dew" on page 36 unanimously agreed that consistent sunscreen use was one of the easiest and most important ways to take care of your visage!

Get Involved: Our team had the opportunity to work with Dress for Success New Orleans this season and loved learning more about the organization’s impact in the city. Not only does DFS provide women with clothing for job interviews and the workplace, but also offers development tools to help them thrive professionally. To learn more, donate work-appropriate attire, or get involved, visit neworleans.dressforsuccess.org

By Michaela Bechler

Let's Celebrate

Caroline + Chimezie 5.21.22

Caroline Roe and Chimezie Ubozoh met during their first year of law school, but didn’t become close until the summer leading into their final year. They settled down in New York after graduating and became engaged in late 2020. The couple knew they wanted to marry in New Orleans, a city they both loved and an electrifying backdrop to the wedding weekend. "It’s such an exciting city," Caroline said. "The food is incredible, there’s music everywhere, and people are really friendly. It’s just so easy to have fun, and we thought having a wedding in New Orleans would be a good way to bring all of our family and friends together."

With visions of a lively party, the duo began to search for a venue. After touring many options (one of their favorite parts of the planning process), they chose Hotel Peter and Paul, a converted church, school, rectory, and convent in the Marigny. "The hotel itself is so pretty and the church feels so grand. It also seemed very well organized when it came to events, which was true." It also determined the direction of the florals – Blooms Botanica crafted natural and bright arrangements and bouquets – and what the bridesmaids wore. "I gave the bridesmaids a color palette of pink and blue and told them to buy the outfit of their choice in those colors. They all did a great job matching and I was so happy with how

Photos by Dark Roux

Planning: Natalie Atkinson of Uncommon Camelia Hair and makeup: Flawless Bride

they all looked with the flowers and the church."

The wedding weekend started with a bachelorette party for Caroline on Frenchmen Street, followed by the rehearsal dinner at Barrilleaux's where the bride and groom wore traditional Nigerian dress clothes. What started as a muggy spring day, complete with a thunderstorm, turned into a gorgeous evening. The ceremony began with Caroline’s sister’s partner playing Meditación de Thaïs on the violin as a duet with the pianist. Caroline walked down the aisle in a gorgeous Rebecca Schoneveld ballgown featuring a floral Spanish jacquard pattern. "I wanted something simple, elegant, and comfortable. Plus, it was easy to dance in and had pockets." Earrings from Fleur d’Orleans, a strand of pearls from Caroline’s high school graduation, and a bracelet borrowed from her mother completed the sophisticated and effortless look.

Memorable moments included Caroline and Chimezie’s heartfelt vows and being surrounded by guests during the Money Dance, a tradition at Nigerian gatherings to celebrate the newlyweds with dollar bills. The evening was complete with two Bywater Bakery cakes and a sundae bar — a sweet start to marriage, indeed!

Chimezie’s mother’s dress was handsewn in Nigeria.

The couple individually wrote their vows and were married by Vera Lester. They were surrounded by bright flower arrangements by

The couple envisioned a fun dance party with great food for their reception.

Blooms Botanica.

Statement buds were added to the almond and buttercream wedding cake by Bywater Bakery.

Caroline, Chimezie, and their families. The couple’s wedding party included just their siblings.

Chimezie wore an Indochino suit with an OTAA tie and tie bar.

Sophia Breitag dueted with pianist Hristo Birbochukov during the ceremony.

By Jenny Peterson

Photos by Alyssa Fisher

Let's Celebrate

Allie & Teresa

11.4.22

Teresa Carretero (née Turner) first met Allie Carretero as friends and sorority sisters at St. Louis University. They reconnected several years later at Mardi Gras in 2019, soon becoming more than friends. While Allie is from St. Louis and Teresa is from Kansas City, the couple knew they wanted to hold their big day in New Orleans, their shared home.

For the nearly 10 months of planning — which they did themselves with the assistance of their five collective sisters — Teresa and Allie bonded deeply over the spirit and love they wanted to deliver on their wedding day. "I loved our wedding talk date nights," Teresa said. "We wanted the wedding to feel extremely unique to us. We envisioned lots of really intentional words shared about queer love and love in general, a long dance party, and being outside the whole day."

The couple prepared for the big day at their Marigny home, surrounded by friends and family. Allie wore a simple, classic low-back silk crepe gown with a wide scoop neckline, structured bodice, and fitted skirt that she found at Lovely Bride in Houston. She accessorized with strappy sandals and Jack vintage gold statement teal crystal earrings by Kendra Scott. Teresa found her dream dress, a deep and dramatic V-neck with delicate sheer bodice and long sleeves, at

Allie (left) and Teresa (right)

The couple chose poems and writings that they both adore, read a "profession of love," and said their vows together.

Hair and makeup: Glam to Geaux

Unbridaled on Magazine Street. She complemented the look with dangling statement earrings.

The ceremony was held at Clouet Gardens in the Bywater. It was officiated by their friend Meredith Clancy and included co-handwritten vows by the couple said together in unison. After they shared their first kiss at a married couple, a secondline style brass band ushered them down the aisle and a 25-minute dance party ensued in the garden for guests along with beer, wine, and champagne. Guests reconvened at the Pitot House along Bayou St. John for the reception, where they were treated to an oyster bar along with gumbo, chicken, and mac and cheese catered by Elysian Seafood while dancing the night away to the Phunky Monkeys. There were four wedding cakes made by a friend, along with a sheet cake from Bywater Bakery.

While there were other personalized events surrounding their wedding day — a welcome reception at Mr. B’s and a flash mob/bar crawl the next day in the French Quarter, where guests were encouraged to wear wedding dresses — the most memorable moment for the couple was walking to Clouet Gardens from their home, surrounded by their bridal party.

"Every morning we walk the same streets to the same garden to play fetch with our dog, Paul. On November 4, as brides, we walked that same route to the garden to become wife and wife. Having this huge moment with our family and friends, in the place we spend each morning, felt like pure magic."

The couple reconnected in New Orleans during Mardi Gras after not seeing each other for five years. "We completely hit it off and sparks flew."

Allie and Teresa had a total of 15 women as bridesmaids — five sisters, two cousins, seven sorority sisters, and one close friend.

- Teresa Carretero

"I had no idea what I wanted to wear but absolutely fell in love with this dress when I tried it on."

- Teresa Carretero

Floral arrangements and bouquets were designed by a friend with flowers from Trader Joe’s.

Let's Celebrate

By Michaela Bechler

Madison & Jeremy

1.22.22

Madison Hurwitz and Jeremy Gettes met during their first class of freshman year at Vanderbilt University. Despite their professor telling Madison that Jeremy had a crush on her, they didn’t start dating until junior year. Following graduation and two years of long-distance dating, they settled in New Orleans in 2015 and have called it home ever since. Once engaged, the couple knew that they wanted to host their wedding weekend in their favorite city. "We were excited to show off everything that makes the city so magical – the food, music, and culture – and it was our goal to incorporate as much of it as possible into our wedding weekend," Madison explained.

The couple put their trust in Elyse Jennings and her team to create a flawless ceremony and reception overflowing with candles, jazz music, and over-the-top flowers, which were the inspiration behind all design elements. Scriptura created a floral pattern for the invitations that carried from the ceremony programs to the vinyl for the bar and stage backs. Bella Blooms created a lush floral canopy saturated with rich, bright colors for the wedding chuppah, and the gardeninspired reception featured draped greenery and flowers at every turn.

Photos by Catherine Guidry

The couple got ready at the picturesque Henry Howard Hotel.

The couple chose to marry at Touro Synagogue, one of the oldest continuously operating synagogues in the country. During the ceremony, they honored some of their closest friends and family to share personal blessings and used Madison’s dad’s tallit. A romantic reception followed at Il Mercato, where a custom clear tent to fit the curve of the courtyard was constructed by EXPLORE and 1,000 votive candles, along with three delicate chandeliers, floated from the ceiling. Madison dazzled in an Ines Di Santo gown that she found at I Do Bridal Couture in Covington. The clean and timeless dress featured unique details including a bare illusion back, high slit, and detachable bow. Jeremy opted for a classic custom tuxedo with cufflinks and buttons gifted from Madison’s dad.

"While it was a black-tie affair, it was important to us to add our personality into the wedding to make it warm, inviting, and fun." Guests were welcomed with custom monogram "MJ" drinks and learned more about the couple through facts printed on cocktail napkins. Everyone got a taste of Jeremy’s hometown of Philadelphia with Philly cheesesteaks and Madison’s hometown of Houston with Blue Bell ice cream cups. Later in the evening, Madison changed into a Nadine Merabi frock and Jeremy surprised Madison by jumping on the stage to play the drums with Az IzZ.

"What stood out most to us was just the overwhelming amount of love and support we felt on our wedding day. After having to postpone our big day for an entire year [due to Covid], we were overjoyed to finally be married."

Madison paired her gown with Manolo Blahnik Cocktail Mules.

Scriptura leaned into the floral theme with a beautiful invitation suite and programs.

Bittersweet Confections created the towering wedding cake with flowers all around from Bella Blooms Floral.

"Elyse and Ashley put so much time, thought, and care into making sure our wedding day ran smoothly. Hiring them was the single best thing we did during our entire wedding planning process!"

– Madison Hurwitz

The couple relied on several local vendors to create their dreamy reception including ELEMENT, Luminous Events, Radiant Rentals, and True Value Rental.

Hair: Nicole Leigh

Makeup: Melanie Hollander

The round bar, wrapped in vinyl by AD Event Group, featured a lush installation coming out of a tree.

The couple’s signature cocktail was created by The Grand Bevy.

"The chuppah was the perfect splash of color against the synagogue’s neutral background."

– Madison Hurwitz

Wedding Ready

WHERE TO SHOP

1. White Beaded Bride Clutch-Crossbody, $56.95, The Ground Floor, @thegroundfloornola 2. Friendlily Beverage Mixing Sticks, $18, Hilltop Shoppe, hilltopshoppe.com 3. Gabi Top, $235, Zinna Shorts, $298, Pronto, shopitpronto.com 4. Darling Chemise in Ivory, $98, Maisonette, maisonetteshop.com 5. Fendi White Cat Eye Frames, $347, Eye Wares, eyewaresnola.com 6. 14k Gold Vermeil Magnolia Pendant, $170, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection, shophnoc.com 7. Empress Pearl Post Earrings, $75, Judy at the Rink, judyattherink.com 8. Alexa Flat Slides, $136, Little Miss Muffin, shoplittlemissmuffin.com 9. Bride Tumbler, $25, Sparkle & Swag, sparkleandswag.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Barefoot Dreams Sea Salt Robe, $148, Perlis Clothing, perlis.com 2. Pearl and Crystal Necklace, $40, Alice & Amelia, shopaliceandamelia.com 3. Dansbury Cake Pedestal, $375, Eclectic Home, eclectichome.net 4. Star Earrings, $48, Hola Guava, holaguava.com 5. Johnston & Murphy Melton Shoes, $185, Iron Horse, ironhorsemetairieroad.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Jackie Pants, $99, Pronto, shopitpronto.com 2. Miranda Heels, $90, Pronto, shopitpronto.com 3. Sophia Earrings, $60, Pronto, shopitpronto.com 4. Gala Dress, $138, Wildflower Nola, wildflowernola.com 5. Davis Bubble, $73, Mignon, mignonnola.com 6. Nora Bubble, $67, Mignon, mignonnola.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Zodax Coupes, $100/Set of 4, Estella’s Home, estellashome.com 2. Twinkle Tweed Blazer, $138, Twinkle Tweed Skort, $128, Pronto, shopitpronto.com

3. Chanel Square Sunglasses in Beige, $1,375, Eye Wares, eyewaresnola.com

4. Metal XO Sculpture, $75, Eclectic Home, eclectichome.net 5 Hannah Luna Dress, $500, Sosusu, sosusuboutique.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Cabochon Sapphire and Diamond Ring, $22,500, HGM Fine Jewelry, hgmjewelry.com

2. Flower Lapel Pins, $30 Each, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection, shophnoc.com

4. Diamond Stud Earrings, $8,750, HGM Fine Jewelry, hgmjewelry.com

5 Enola Dress, $138, Wildflower Nola, wildflowernola.com

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3. Silver Beaded ClutchCrossbody, $56.95, The Ground Floor, @thegroundfloornola

6. Happy Couple Drink Markers, $10, Sparkle & Swag, sparkleandswag.com

7. Bling Zip Pouch, $29, Judy at the Rink, judyattherink.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Honeydew Intimates PJ Set, $58, Little Miss Muffin, shoplittlemissmuffin.com 2. Rose Gold Express Mask, $15, Hilltop Shoppe, hilltopshoppe.com 3. Party Glitter Earrings, $28, Home Malone, homemalonenola.com 4. Pink Floral Fascinator, $40, Bella Gifts to Geaux, bellagiftstogeaux.com 5. 2 Chic Oversized Tote, $68, Estella’s Home, estellashome.com

6. Jonathan Simkhai Madysen Dress, $1,495, Sosusu, sosusuboutique.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Wedding Cake Door Hanger, $48, Home Malone, homemalonenola.com

2. VAVA Sunglasses, $555, Art & Eyes, artandeyesneworleansla.com 3. Getaway Jewelry Case, $50, Estella’s Home, estellashome.com 4. Adelaide Bag, $260, NOMA, shop.noma.org 5. Christy Lynn Bailey Blazer, $695, Dylan Pants, $495, Sosusu, sosusuboutique.com

1. Pearls of Love Necklace, $16, Belle Epoque Chemise, $94, Perlis Clothing, perlis.com , holaguava.com

5. Oscar Mamooi Frames, $630, The Clothing Company Belted Blazer Romper, $68,

Bridal

By Misty Milioto

When Amy Casbarian, owner of Wedding Belles, opened the boutique bridal shop in 2004, it was to offer a quaint, intimate, and personalized experience for brides-to-be. "Our collection was edited to represent lesserknown designers whose collections were made in workrooms rather than factories, with a focus on quality craftsmanship and luxe fabrics," she explained. "As we’ve continued to evolve with the changes of the past 19 years, we’ve remained true to our mission of curating a quality collection with purpose and offering a memorable experience."

Wedding Belles also works with designers like Jesus Peiro, Robert Bullock, and Lea-Ann Belter to create custom looks. "Things like fabrics, bodices and silhouettes may be swapped, sleeves may be added or taken away, and necklines lowered or raised. We never tire of helping our brides fully personalize their gowns."

While the Magazine Street boutique caters to classic brides who typically sidestep trends, Amy has seen many bridesto-be make additions to timeless silhouettes. "Statement sleeves and capes offer a touch of flair to classics, bringing them into the modern era," she said. "We are also seeing beautiful novelty fabrics like jacquard, fil coupé, and glittered, embellished tulle make their way into tried and true silhouettes. It’s a stylish way to do something just a little different, while still honoring tradition."

Amy also noticed that brides-to-be are loving structured gowns in all silhouettes. "They are choosing fabrics with a

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Romona Keveza uses Hollywood starlets as inspiration for her line of luxury gowns. Her Legends Collection honors many notable fashion icons, including Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn. These dramatic dresses with striking details will make any bride feel legendary on their special day.

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little more weight and body, and the overall look is more polished and less boho," she says. Unexpectedly, she has seen many brides-to-be wearing gloves on their big day. "They are choosing everything from embellished sheer gloves to kid leather."

Meanwhile, Grace Chetta, founder of locally-based Gretta Garments, designs custom gowns and sustainable ready-towear. She has been seeing a lot of wedding dresses in stretch crepe material, tulle being used in fresh new ways, white dresses with a pop color, and short, non-traditional dresses. "Brides are choosing all different types of styles based on the vibe they are trying to emulate on their wedding day," she says. "I believe brides are prioritizing comfort, physically, but also in the style that makes them feel authentically themselves."

Similarly, Pedram Pasha Taheri, CEO of Pedram Couture, is another local designer who has noticed related trends for 2023, including colored gowns or gowns with touches of color, gowns with sleeves, and detachable trains and capes. "I always encourage brides to choose a style that best represents them, while staying true to their personality, and, of course, choosing the right silhouette for their body — staying timeless with a twist of modern," he says. "Each bride wants a style that is unique to her."

Regardless of style, Amy does offer one important piece of advice. "To ensure availability of the full range of our offerings, we advise brides to shop with purpose 10 to 12 months ahead of their wedding date if they are able," she said.

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Whimsical and ethereal, Allison Webb’s Ti Adora Collection is perfect for the bride who is looking for something romantic and modern. With plenty of attention to detail, these gowns are exquisite from the elegant necklines to the use of high-end fabrics.

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Hand-cut and produced in Spain, Jesus Peiro gowns are sophisticated, refined, and tailored to each bride’s desires. A timeless choice, these dresses make a statement with their stylish silhouettes that avoid fast-moving trends.

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Lea-Ann Belter’s bridal collection contains classic silhouettes with a feminine touch. Meticulously crafted in the designer’s Toronto studio, each dress is handmade with the finest lace and silk.

Wedding Belles carries these designers and many more. Visit weddingbellesnola.com to make an appointment.

Celebrant of Love Here comes the

Guests often approach Ranna Zahra McSwain after she officiates a wedding to ask how she knows the couple. Her handcrafted scripts make it feel like she’s known them for years, but in reality, she meets couples for the first time during the wedding planning. Ranna credits her mindfulness in learning about a couple and their personalities when preparing to tell their unique love story. "I don’t like to call myself an officiant. I like to call myself a ‘celebrant of love,’" she said.

It’s fitting that Ranna, an artist and painter originally from London, has her own New Orleans love story. "I was living in Dubai and came to New Orleans on an artist sabbatical. I met my husband, fell in love, and ended up staying." She started her journey as a celebrant in 2019, when her stepson asked her if she would officiate his marriage, and she fell in love with the process. Ranna became ordained through a non-denominational church, which allows her to connect with couples across many beliefs and religions. "I think my whole purpose on Earth has always been about love — I feel a very strong connection in honoring love and creating a sacred space for couples. I soon found there wasn't this kind of personal experience where someone takes a couple by the hand and creates something meaningful. I don't send out a generic wedding script and say, ‘pick one.’"

Ranna has linked up with new couples through word of mouth, the wedding website The Knot, and her dreamy Instagram page, where she shares snapshots of newlyweds she has married. She created Let’s Elope New Orleans in 2020, right before the pandemic hit. "I feel like it was a divine connection launching a few weeks before Covid. Weddings got canceled, and everyone wanted to elope," she said. While

"I meet every couple that I officiate for and create a custom script with intention. Everything is about connection, intention, and authenticity."

By Jenny Peterson | Photos by Sarah Becker

Ranna in Spyre Center’s Nave

Ranna marrying Michelle and Carlos at Race & Religious Photo by Hannah Pickle

her first weddings were exclusively elopements due to necessity, today she officiates weddings big and small, totaling over 100 ceremonies a year. To date, she’s celebrated nearly 300 weddings; about half are local couples and some are rescheduled receptions. "I'd officiate a beautiful ceremony at the Tree of Life during Covid and then a year later, couples contacted me again to say, ‘We're actually going to have our big wedding now. Would you come back and officiate for us again?’"

Late last year, she began working with Spyre Center, a holistic hub and mindful studio center on Prytania Street, to officiate weddings at their indoor church-like "Nave" space and outdoor courtyard with circular maze landscaped gardens. "It's a phenomenally wonderful space. The energy is beautiful and I love their ethos and longstanding support of

inclusivity and the celebration of life." Spyre Center’s thoughtful wedding planning services can suggest or arrange other vendors for couples, such as wedding flowers from a sustainable urban flower farm and other hyper-local ventures that lift up businesses in New Orleans. The unique studio spaces for holistic businesses also gives Ranna the opportunity to explore offering love and connection workshops and coaching to build upon the true love a couple shares on their wedding day.

"My intention when I officiate a ceremony is for the couple to be connected and for the audience to feel emotion for the couple. In that sacred and beautiful moment, there are a lot of tears and laughter and it becomes this heightened beautiful love story. And that's what it is supposed to be." To learn more, visit @letselopeneworleans and www.spyrecenter.com

Say I Dew

Put your best face forward this wedding season with tips from local experts.

DR. KATE HOLCOMB & DR. MARA HASELTINE

Board-Certified Dermatologists | Pure Dermatology puredermnola.com

WHEN TO START SKIN PREP

We try to work with any timeline and budget, but a ninemonth lead time is the sweet spot. This allows enough time for procedures (like lasers and chemical peels), prescription medicine, and medical grade skincare to work. If a bride wants to have microneedling or fillers that stimulate collagen (like Sculptra), those procedures really need a few months to give their full effect. For wrinkle relaxers, there is time for a "test run" four to six months before as well as the "big day" treatment four to six weeks before the wedding date.

MUST DO

SPF and easy skincare. Don’t get caught up in the idea that you have to have Vitamin C or retinol. Come see us for a consult; we really can make the healthy skin part easy.

NATURAL BEAUTY

TREATMENTS TO CONSIDER

These procedures look great on all people, ages, and sexes.

1) The Diamond Glow treatment removes dry damaged skin cells and unclogs pores before infusing skin with customized serums. Get this one to two weeks before the wedding for bright and radiant skin.

2) Ultralase MD is one of our favorite laser devices to target wrinkles, under eye texture, and scars. It is safe to use on all skin colors and can also be used to target acne scarring or hyperpigmentation of the back or upper arms.

PACKAGES

We developed SkinFit which is like a gym membership for your skin. Come in once a month and choose from a menu of about 20 services that we tailor to the individual. This makes it easy for brides or anyone with an important upcoming event. Many patients also use SkinFit for maintenance or to help them achieve their skin health goals.

"We feel strongly about not making people look odd or different. Rather we like to enhance the beauty that people are already born with."

Dr. Haseltine (left) and Dr. Holcomb (right)

Photos by FrannyS & Andria Fontenot

SONAM SADHWANI

Esthetician & Founder | Glasskin getglasskin.com

WHEN TO START SKIN PREP

Ideally a year before the wedding for people with deeper skin concerns (acne and pigmentation). If you’re just looking for glowing skin, six months is a great start.

IDEAL ROUTINE

We recommend a combination of monthly facials, peels, and radiofrequency microneedling, which gives amazing results for concerns like acne scarring and skin tightening. At home, we recommend creating a simple routine. Consistency is key if you want results from your skincare regimen.

WEEK OF THE WEDDING

The Sculpt & Train Facial is a non-invasive skin workout that includes deep exfoliation and microcurrent. Expect improved skin tone, reduced puffiness, and the ultimate glow for the big day.

QUICK TIP

WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A MAKEUP ARTIST

MUST HAVE PRODUCT

good. It keeps makeup on even after a dip in the pool at Race and Religious!"

PACKAGES

We offer a monthly membership called The Dew Good Club which allows our clients to get discounts on monthly facials as well as 10% off any products and additional services.

WHAT TO SKIP

We don't recommend experimenting with skincare tips from TikTok influencers. While those tips may not be wrong, skincare is not one size fits all and it's important to know that what may work for an influencer may not necessarily work for you.

BEST PART ABOUT WORKING WITH BRIDES

Brides tend to be very committed. It’s exciting to see someone visit consistently and see the results over time.

neck, and décolleté — these areas are often neglected and can show signs of aging."

SARAH WALSH

A skilled licensed, professional (cosmetologist or esthetician) whose personality goes well with theirs. Is this person going to bring good vibes to my group on the day of? Are they able to cater to everyone’s makeup needs from my grandma to my little sister? I usually suggest people start "dating" any makeup artist they think might be a good fit before booking. Get your makeup done for a dinner date, see if you like their style, and go from there.

TRIAL TIPS

Come to your trial with photos of makeup looks you like or don’t like, so we can put a look together. I have a Pinterest board my brides can reference with examples of different styles. At a trial, I’m typically the one asking all the questions: Do you usually wear foundation? What do you like and dislike about the photos you have with you? I like to get a feel for the comfort level with makeup before I start applying.

TREATMENTS TO CONSIDER

I love recommending dermaplaning with light peels. Effective exfoliation is key to maintaining and stimulating collagen production (keeps the skin young) while also correcting hyperpigmentation and texture. Plus, removing dead skin and peach fuzz creates a smooth base for makeup.

WEEK OF THE WEDDING

It’s best to do your treatments before a spray tan: brow wax and tint, dermaplane, and a bikini or Brazilian wax.

Makeup Artist & Esthetician

Sarah Walsh Beauty

sarahwalshbeauty.com

"Apply skincare products to the eyes,

"The Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray is so

Photo by Casey McMurray

Photo by Emily Ferretti

By Cynthea Corfah

LoveHandmade with

Some clothes just speak for themselves. You don’t have to do much to make them pop, because they command attention as soon as you put them on. Lasalle & Jackson’s handmade clothing constructed from wax fabrics and vintage materials do just that. Adriane Butler, the owner of Lasalle & Jackson, makes vibrant and patterned clothing she describes as "subtropical soul." She uses colorful Dutch and West African wax fabrics and vintage textiles to create one-of-a-kind, unisex garments and home décor. "It’s kind of like I’m trying to contextualize my identity in fabrics, garments, and wearable art," she said. "[I want to make] legacy garments — garments that people find special and want to hold onto for a long time."

After moving back home to New Orleans from California in 2018, Adriane dusted off a sewing machine she was given in the 90s and learned how to use it. She always wanted to be able to make her own clothes. When she was a child, she made outfits for her Barbies out of dryer sheets. Once she was back in her creative and inspiring hometown, it was the perfect opportunity for the oncology nurse to explore her lifelong passion. The following year, she founded the brand and has been expanding her online and pop-up shop ever since.

Adriane designs comfortable and breathable cotton clothing that is easy to wear with little to no zippers or buttons. She makes dresses, coats, jackets, cropped jackets, bustiers, skirts, pants, pillows, and custom commissioned clothing and home accessories. For vintage fabrics, Adriane looks to online auctions for bright florals, but ultimately selects the fabrics that speak to her the most. These are paired

Photos by Adriane Butler and Arturo Peal

Adriane Butler, the owner of Lasalle & Jackson, wearing the Oneof-a-Kind Cotton Wax Print Wrap Bustier ($100)

Lasalle & Jackson

One-of-a-Kind Wax Print Wrap Bustier ($100) and Feather Trim Skirt ($180)

Lasalle & Jackson Cotton Wax Print 24" Pillow ($75)

Lasalle & Jackson One-of-a-Kind Cotton Wax Print Ruffle Halter ($100)

with the intricate wax prints that each tell their own stories. Some have funky illustrations of everyday objects and animals — like popsicles, roosters, and cell phones — and are sourced from Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Senegal, and Holland. "I love these fabrics because they carry a lot of energy," she said as she ran her hand over a table of wax print fabrics. "I hope that the energy that I put into them and the energy that they carry transfers to the wearer and that they can feel and enjoy that."

Lasalle & Jackson is named after Adriane’s childhood home on the corner of Lasalle Street and Jackson Avenue. Through her clothing, she wants to pay homage to her mother’s eight sisters, who each had their own individual style and personality. Her brand reflects New Orleans and the people that make it special. Like the Big Easy, her designs are like a melting pot of cultures, colors, and timeless beauty. "This city is my inspiration. It could be the color of a house, somebody I see at a second line, a bird in my backyard, or a hand painted sign on the side of a corner store. I feel like I make garments that belong here."

Shop for Lasalle & Jackson’s statement pieces online (lasalleandjackson.com) and locally at The FAIT Collective and Dime Store Cowgirl Trading Post. Adriane also regularly participates in markets and pop-ups at places like Ace Hotel, Body Shoppe, Arts Market New Orleans, and Little Flea Nola market at Hotel Saint Vincent.

FESTIVAL FAVES

Favorite festival

Tremé Fall Fest because it was homegrown and very neighborhoody. Each festival offers something different, so it’s nice to have the smaller festivals.

Best festival you’ve ever attended

Satchmo Festival about 10 years ago. I went with my son, met up with some friends, listened to good music, had great food, and the weather was perfect.

Festival tips for visitors

1) Stay hydrated 2) Wear sunscreen 3) Have a good time 4) Dress comfortably (you can be cute and comfortable!) 5) Be receptive and soak it all in

Perfect festival outfit

A Lasalle & Jackson sleeveless, tiered midi dress with hoop earrings, cute sandals or fresh kicks, some bangles, and maybe a headwrap if it calls for it.

For Carnival season, Adriane created this colorful sheath dress with feather trim.

One-of-a-Kind Cotton Wax Print Wrap Bustier ($100)

WHERE TO SHOP

Fest Let's

1. Shea Lime Dress, $104, Wildflower Nola, wildflowernola.com 2. Jazz Fest Baby Bib, $10, Home Malone, homemalonenola.com 3. Hudson Short Set, $58, Mignon, mignonnola.com 4. Handwoven Crossbody Bag, $159, Hola Guava, holaguava.com

5. 18k Yellow Gold and Diamond Flame Earrings, $6,500, HGM Fine Jewelry, hgmjewelry.com 6. Theo Midi Dress, $380, Sosusu, sosusuboutique.com

7. Jazz Fest Ceramic Trinket Tray, $40 Each, Home Malone, homemalonenola.com 8. Straw Sun Hat, $28, Bella Gifts to Geaux, bellagiftstogeaux.com

9. Angela Top, $295, Josephine Pant, $395, Sosusu, sosusuboutique.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Coral Spell Set, $148, Wildflower Nola, wildflowernola.com 2. Louis Armstrong Door Hanger, $62, Little Miss Muffin, shoplittlemissmuffin.com

3. Flamingo Print Seersucker Sport Shirt, $115, Perlis Clothing, perlis.com 4. Rolltop Lite Backpack, $159, Judy at the Rink, judyattherink.com 5. Festival Candle, $28, Judy at the Rink, judyattherink.com 6. Octaevo Barcelona Spain Paper Vase, $45, Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights, bevolo.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Crawfish Earrings, $20, Bella Gifts to Geaux, bellagiftstogeaux.com 2. Floral Slides, $32 Each, Iron Horse, ironhorsemetairieroad.com 3. Exclusive Coexist Frames, $585, Art & Eyes, artandeyesneworleansla.com 4. Smathers & Branson Crawfish Boil Belt, $175, Perlis Clothing, perlis.com 5. Bonobos Chino Shorts, $89, Perlis Clothing, perlis.com 6. Tribal Mosaic Crossbody, $34, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection, shophnoc.com 7. Ava Mini Dress, $65, Alice & Amelia, shopaliceandamelia.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Zoey Top, $65, and Zoey Pants, $88, Wildflower Nola, wildflowernola.com

2. Beaded Butterfly Earrings, $20, Bella Gifts to Geaux, bellagiftstogeaux.com

3. The Palm Fan, $44, Serpen, serpen.co 4. Vogue x Music, $75, Eclectic Home, eclectichome.net

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Rene Boivin Turquoise, Diamond, and 18k Gold Bracelet, $25,000, HGM Fine Jewelry, hgmjewelry.com 2. I.a. Eyeworks Cowgirl Frames, $425, Eye Wares, eyewaresnola.com 3. Grizzly Cooler, $299, Iron Horse, ironhorsemetairieroad.com 4. Saxophone Statue, $769.95, The Ground Floor, @thegroundfloornola 5. Guitar Statue, $769.95, The Ground Floor, @thegroundfloornola 6. Pom Pom Crochet Bag, $112, Little Miss Muffin, shoplittlemissmuffin.com 7. Bridget Slides, $69, Wildflower Nola, wildflowernola.com 8. Crochet Ria Bag, $325, Sosusu, sosusuboutique.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Nola Dawg Oyster Shirt, $60, Little Miss Muffin, shoplittlemissmuffin.com 2. Gucci Sunglasses, $594, Eye Wares, eyewaresnola.com 3. Resort Shores Beach Towel, $25, Estella’s Home, estellashome.com 4. Faherty Island Life Short in Spring Khaki, $118, Iron Horse, ironhorsemetairieroad.com 5. Handwoven Hat with PomPom Band, $99, Hola Guava, holaguava.com 6. Hydrangea Napkin Ring, $27.50 Each, Maisonette, maisonetteshop.com 7. Bixby Pants, $176, Pronto, shopitpronto.com 8. Louis Armstrong by Al Hirschfeld Tee, $30, The Shop at The Historic New Orleans Collection, shophnoc.com

WHERE TO SHOP

1. Avalon Midi Dress, $248, Pronto, shopitpronto.com 2. Rhianna Slip Ons, $150, Little Miss Muffin, shoplittlemissmuffin.com 3. Faherty Knit Seasons Shirt in Coastal Sage, $138, Iron Horse, ironhorsemetairieroad.com 4. 100% Organic Cotton Sundress, $82, Alice & Amelia, shopaliceandamelia.com 5 Lapima Sunglasses, $525, Art & Eyes, artandeyesneworleansla.com 6. Colorful Squares Backpack, $80, Alice & Amelia, shopaliceandamelia.com 7. Island Stemless Orange Glass, $15 Each, Hilltop Shoppe, hilltopshoppe.com 8. Seersucker Dress with Fruit Slices, $92, Mignon, mignonnola.com

By Michaela Bechler Staff Photos

Shop Dog

Reaux

While visiting Pronto on Harrison Avenue, shoppers can expect first-class service from coowners Heather Catalanotto and Susan LaMoreaux and their fashion-forward team. "We pride ourselves on making a connection with everyone that walks in," Susan explained. "Styling our customers so they feel confident is important to us and of course, we always try to make sure they have a fun, comfortable experience."

Upon arrival, visitors will meet Reaux (pronounced /ro/), Susan’s dog and the shop’s dedicated mascot. The fluffiest team member patiently waits at the front door for guests and welcomes them with enthusiastic tail wags. The Cavapoo isn’t the most productive member of the team (she’s easily sidetracked by belly rubs and takes many snack breaks), but she takes her job as security guard seriously and always has an eye on the parking lot.

Reaux prefers to save her energy for being social at the shop, so on her days off,

you can find her sleeping among Susan’s shoes in the closet. She enjoys strolling in Audubon Park on a sunny day and prefers to be around people — especially Pronto’s manager and favorite dog sitter, Priscilla — rather than other dogs. That being said, she’s still getting used to being a big sister to Howard, her new Cadoodle (Collie + Poodle) brother. "He is too big to come to the store, so needless to say she feels pretty good about herself that she’s the chosen one."

Pronto offers uniquely edited styles from brands like Corey Lynn Calter (Susan’s go-to for dresses), Bella Dahl, and Never Fully Dressed alongside two premium denim lines. "AGOLDE is for the fun, fashionable girl and Citizens of Humanity has tried and true styles that thrive in your wardrobe for years." Looking for shoes?

Reaux can lead you straight to her favorite section of the store to try on chic styles from brands like Schutz.

Name Reaux

Age

9

Zodiac sign

Sagittarius

Breed

Cavapoo (Poodle + Cavalier King Charles)

Story behind her name

"When I was fresh out of college, I thought cutting off the end of my last name and making it a name for my dog would be cool." – Susan

LaMoreaux

Favorite food

Any human food, especially cheese. The fancier and smellier the better.

Favorite Pronto product

All the shoes