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GOWNING

From 1920s-inspired looks to subtle sparkle, wedding gown trends offer something for every bride.

BY LEE CUTRONE

This gown by Justin Alexander features three-quarter lace sleeves, beaded empire trim, a chapel-length train and a deep V-neck, $1,698 at Olivier Couture.

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ridal trends are like fashion trends in general: There’s an ebb and flow that keeps customers interested and commerce thriving. The best news about dresses from the 2013 and 2014 seasons? There’s something for everyone.

“Every designer has a wide range of looks right now,” says Courtney Schulman, one of the owners of Pearl’s Place, which stocks 2,500 dresses at any given time. “To me, it’s so refreshing that brides aren’t just pigeonholed.”

Consumers are seizing on easy, 1920s-inspired silhouettes. There’s been a trickle-down effect from designers like Miuccia Prada and Alberta Ferretti who’ve mined the period in seasons past. Director Baz Luhrmann’s new take on F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby also revived interest in the fashions of the Jazz Age. “People want a nice elegant look,” says designer and boutique owner Yvonne LaFleur. “But these are not simple slip dresses like Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy wore. They’re more detailed — embroidered or threaded with lace. They’re softer and really elegant.”

At Pearl’s Place, Schulman says 1920s-inspired styles are the most popular trend. Both LaFleur and Schulman say looks influenced by other periods are important as well. One of the most memorable bridal dresses to come out of the 1950s, the long-sleeve lace-andpeau de soie design worn by Grace Kelly, is said to have inspired Kate Middleton’s wedding dress.

Taking cues from the high-end gowns worn by such celebrities and responding to the market’s saturation with strapless, columnar gowns

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With its lace sleeves, pleated silk cummerbund and circular skirt, this gown by Justin Alexander is reminiscent of the one worn by Grace Kelly at her 1956 wedding, $1,448 at Olivier Couture.

An amaretto-hued underlay is veiled by a netted tulle skirt in this handbeaded gown by Watters, $1,900-$2,100 at Pearl’s Place.

Beaded cap sleeves and a tulle neckline give this lace gown by Justin Alexander a little more coverage, $1,748 at Olivier Couture.

This gown by Allure features a lace bateau neckline, which highlights the collarbone, and a pearl-and-crystal belt to draw attention to the waist, $1,500-$1,700 at Pearl’s Place.

Illusion necklines like the one on the satin dress by Victor Harper offer elegant coverage, $3,190 at Olivier Couture.

Embroidery and crystals embellish the lace overlay on this V-neck gown by Allure, $1,300- $1,500 at Pearl’s Place.

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(which held sway season after season), dresses with more coverage feel new once again. “Strapless was a trendsetting look, but nothing stays in [fashion] forever,” Schulman says. “A lot of brides wanted sleeves and they weren’t out there. I think designers are now doing a more modern take on traditional looks.”

Designers are updating dresses with more coverage by using sheer illusion necklines (a sheer overlay of fabric with a strapless silhouette underneath), sheer, plunging or adorned backs, V-necks, straps, cap sleeves, gossamer shruglike wraps constructed on the dress, boleros, and in winter, capelets. At Olivier Couture Bridal Boutique, owner Emily Swinford Shaffer says the majority of her clients opt for dresses with a fitted silhouette and a lace element. The treatments making these classics look new are the higher neckline and an A-line shape that’s neither too fitted nor too full, Shaffer says.

“Girls are loving sheer, illusion necklines with some kind of detail like lace or beading or sparkle that’s very feminine and soft,” Shaffer says. Sequin underlays — sequin fabric underneath applique lace, for example — make sparkle more subtle. “It’s sparkle done in a completely different way and girls love it.”

Though white, ivory and candlelight hues have been the mainstay of wedding gown colors for centuries, today’s bride can choose blush, platinum, oyster, alabaster, gold and champagne. These colors maintain the sense of tradition while flattering a bride’s complexion and setting her apart from the rest.

“Most people don’t want white,” says Alicia DiMarco, owner of Bel Amour Bridal & Boutique.

“Everybody wants color right now.”

Peplums reappeared in fashion several years ago and have made their way into bridal styles.

While local boutique owners say peplums are not as popular as other trends, they are well-suited to style-conscious women and women with tiny waists. “Some people want to be trendy and on the pulse,” Schulman says.

Short dresses, touted as a major trend to emerge from the spring/summer 2014 bridal market, also are a viable choice for the young and fashionable, but local bridal boutique owners say New Orleans women

This bodyconscious sheath

by Maggie Sottero features art decoinspired goldand-silver metallic embroidery, $1,600-$1,900 at Pearl’s Place.

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usually wear them only at the reception. Brides most often choose a full-length dress for the ceremony, particularly when it’s in a place of worship, and change into the short dress to dance the night away. Schulman says about 10 percent of her brides buy two dresses for their special day.

At Bel Amour, most of DiMarco’s brides want a mermaid silhouette with a strapless, sweetheart neckline, which DiMarco describes as flattering for a variety of figures.

DiMarco sees a trend shift in gowns’ skirts.

“There are a lot of ruffles and layers on the bottoms of the gowns,” she says. A layer of sparkle underneath a sheer top, combinations of layered fabrics like silk and lace, and cavalcades of soft, petal-like tiers are among the skirt features in dresses by Sophia Tolli and Christina Wu, two of Bel Amour’s most popular designer lines.

Brides often work heirloom jewelry into their looks. Reproduction vintage and antique jewelry also is popular. LaFleur carries a collection of art deco-inspired jewelry (made to look like platinum and sapphires) that marries well with fashions influenced by the 1920s.

“Jewelry is very important,” says LaFleur, who cites sashes, lace-trimmed veils and a return to sandal-toe hosiery as current trends.

“If the dress is simple, brides want to dress it up with the jewelry; if the dress is beaded, they want simple jewelry,” DiMarco says.

At the end of the day, choices abound. “It’s anything goes,” Schulman says.

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With its dramatic draped taffeta skirt and blush hue, this gown by Mon Cheri marries two strong bridal trends, $1,400-$1,500 at MaeMe.

A-line gowns, like this hand-beaded satin-and-lace version by Mon Cheri, are a strong trend, $1,300-$1,400 at MaeMe.

8 STORE INFORMATION Bel Amour Bridal & Boutique (1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, 504-302-7797; www.belamourbridal.com) MaeMe Bridal Boutique (3331 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-266-2771; www.mae-me.com) Olivier Couture (1901 Hwy. 190, Suite 24, Mandeville, 985-674-6994; www. oliviercouture.com) Pearl’s Place (3114 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504-885-9213; www.pearlsplace.com)

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ON THE COVER: This gown by Sophia Tolli features a modified mermaid silhouette, Swarovski crystal detailing on the bodice and layers of tulle, $1,573 at Bel Amour.

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Let’sELOPE! The benefits of a quickie wedding and tips for planning your own

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Bourbon Orleans elopement packages include cake, Champagne, a photographer and a ceremony for up to 15 guests).

Planning can be spur of the moment — you can wed the same day the urge hits you if you request the 72-hour waiting period be waived.

“We can issue a 72-hour waiver if you get your (marriage) license here, and you can have it all accomplished in half an hour,” says Algiers 2nd City Court Judge Ernestine “Teena” Anderson-Trahan. “It is not difficult to get (a waiver).”

However, most couples opt to plan their elopements two to three months in advance, a time frame Lani and Manning both recommend. Lyn Vicknair, a graphic designer at Gambit, eloped this month.

It was just Vicknair, her fiance and the photographer at a courthouse, but she scheduled everything three to four months in advance.

“Contacting Maile Lani (the photographer) was my first step,” Vicknair says. “We knew we wanted a photographer, because we wanted something to show the family and to document the day ourselves.”

After confirming the photographer’s availability, Vicknair called the courthouse to schedule a wedding date. For people who don’t want to get married in a courthouse, the next step would be to find an officiant. Vicknair notes that it’s important to call the specific courthouse where you want to get married, because each judge’s schedule is different. “They were surprised I scheduled it that far out — I called three months in advance. But they were very nice,” she says.

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Courthouse weddings offer affordability and a sense of nostalgia.

n the past, elopement meant grabbing your beloved and exchanging vows in a clandestine location far from the scrutiny (and possible disapproval) of friends and family. But the term has undergone a sea change in recent years, wedding professionals say. Now eloping couples are fleeing the massive financial undertaking weddings can entail.

“Elopements have evolved from secretly getting married to just saying, ‘Forget the giant party. Let’s just get married and maybe celebrate later with a barbecue,’” says Maile Lani, a wedding photographer who estimates she shoots 40 to 45 traditional weddings and five to eight elopements a year. “Which I think is cool.”

“People are looking to spend their money wisely. Not everyone fits in the box of having a larger wedding,” says Laurie Guidry Manning, director of sales and marketing at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, which offers elopement packages. Last year, the hotel hosted 10 elopements and 50 traditional weddings.

In addition to being less expensive and less stressful than traditional weddings, elopements offer an alternative for people who want flexibility in their wedding dates, don’t have a lot of time to plan, are uncomfortable being the center of attention or who want the day to be less about the logistics of a large-scale event and more about each other.

“Big weddings are crazy,” Lani says.

“It’s a lot of pressure coming from 8 million angles, but there really isn’t any pressure at all when you have an elopement. It’s not about food or bands.

All it is about is two people who love each other. I usually cry at them.”

Elopements can range from bare bones (the couple, an officiant and two witnesses at a courthouse) to mini-weddings (the

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purple flowers for her bouquet and assembled it the morning of the wedding using plant wire and ribbon.

“My bouquet cost under $20. The whole wedding (including the dress, photographer, marriage license and judge’s fee) cost around $500,” Vicknair says.

“It could be done for less, and it could definitely be done for way more.”

Anderson-Trahan says it costs a total of $107.50 to get married at the Algiers Courthouse, which at 116 years old is the third-oldest operating courthouse in the country. “You can conduct the ceremony in the courthouse, the chambers or on the balcony overlooking the river. It’s $107.50 even if you want to bring 50 people,” she says. “People like the courthouse’s nostalgic flair.”

Lani says City Park, Pirate’s Alley, Jackson Square and the Tree of Life in Audubon Park are other popular places for couples to elope. She cautions that a permit is required to shoot commercial bridal photography at most locations in the city. “They are around $50. It’s really easy to get a permit,” Lani says. “Contact whoever is in charge (at the venue).”

Vicknair and her husband Darrin followed their ceremony with cupcakes, Champagne and a photo shoot on the levee. The courthouse was unsightly, Vicknair says, so they took no photos there. “Research the exteriors of your courthouse,

because you don’t realize until you take pictures how ugly the building is,” Vicknair says. “There are a lot of courthouses you can easily get married in.”

Lani advises couples, especially those coming from out of town, to keep in mind other events that might be happening in the city. “Pay attention to conventions and festivals that are going on, because if you’re doing it on a budget, they make it more expensive,” Lani says.

Vicknair says eloping couples might also need to prepare themselves for negative reactions from friends and family. “I did have to do a lot of ‘I’m not pregnants’ before the wedding,” she says.

Etiquette dictates that couples who elope can send out wedding announcements, but they shouldn’t request gifts. Instead, a friend can be enlisted to distribute idea lists or registries to people who want to congratulate the couple with a gift. Couples also may ask the friend to request contributions for their honeymoon funds.

Vicknair says her family’s reactions to her elopement have been positive, and she is glad she opted to skip the big wedding. “We wanted that day to be about us,” she says. “It was our relationship and our step that we were taking. We wanted to commit our lives to each other and then go have fun and celebrate it. I was so happy with how it turned out.”

The Algiers Courthouse courtrooms can accommodate up to 50 guests.

PHOTO BY MAILE LANI FINE ART WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY

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B Y K A N DAC E P OW E R G R AV E S

SPECIAL DAY EDITION APPAREL

Apparel.....................................15

Bridal Attire ........................15

Children’s Clothing..........15 Formal Wear / All-Occasion ...................15

BRIDAL ATTIRE

Bel Amour Bridal & Boutique

bridesmaid dresses, mother-of-the-bride outfits, flower girl dresses, jewelry, headpieces, veils, shoes and tuxedos.

Alterations are free on regularly priced clothing.

Brands include Essence of Australia, Stella York, Eugenia Couture, Alfred Sung, Pronovias, Jasmine Couture and Anjolique.

Just For Me Designs

3632 Magazine St., (504) 891-1005; www.weddingbellesstationer.com The bridal salon offers wedding gowns, bridesmaids and flower girl dresses. Modern Trousseau, Amy Kuschel and LulaKate are among the brands carried here.

Florists ..................................... 20 Invitations/ Stationers / Party Supplies................... 20

The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe

Jewelry/ Accessories .........21

3331 Severn Ave., Suite 102, Metairie, (504) 2662771; www.mae-me.com The bridal boutique offers wedding gowns, bridesmaids dresses, mother-of-the-bride and flower girl dresses, as well as jewelry, shoes and accessories. The shop also offers wedding gown preservation. Brands include Justin Alexander, Mon Cheri, Sophia Tolli, James Clifford, Venus Bridal, MaeMe Couture, Jim Hjelm and many more.

Pearl’s Place

Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique

Southern Bridal

Shoes.....................................17 Tuxedos ..............................17 Bridal Registries/ Gifts ......17 Caterers/ Wedding & Event Planners ..................19 Dry Cleaners...........................19

Limousines / Special Services ............... 22 Music/ Entertainment Booking/ Production ........ 23 Salons/ Spas/ Beauty ....... 24 Travel Agencies & Vacation Planners........... 27 Wedding, Party & Reception Venues .......... 27 Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries / Confectioneries ................ 35 Wedding Photographers / Videographers.................. 36

3230 Severn Ave., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 780-7090; www.bustlesandbowsbridal.com

(504) 812-2519; www.bridaljewelry4u.com Custom-designed bridal jewelry and accessories are available for the entire wedding party. The business also offers veils, tiaras, hair combs, cake pulls and toppers and items for the flower girl.

There is a wide range of colors and designs.

3114 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-9213; www.pearlsplace.com Wedding gowns, bridesmaid apparel, mother-ofthe-bride dresses and flower girl outfits are available from more than 50 manufacturers, as well as ball gowns and debutante, graduation and special occasion dresses. There also are wedding veils, jewelry and accessories.

Alterations are free.

1200 W. Causeway Approach, Suite 9, Mandeville, (985) 727-2993; www.southernbridal.net The bridal boutique offers wedding gowns,

Wedding Belles

Yvonne LaFleur 8131 Hampson St., (504) 866-9666; www.yvonnelafleur.com The full-service bridal salon in this women’s boutique offers wedding gowns in designs ranging from traditional to contemporary. The store also has mother-of-thebride dresses, women’s fashions, sportswear, lingerie, custom-made hats, jewelry, handbags and accessories. Alterations are free.

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING Angelique Kids 5519 Magazine St., (504) 899-8992; www.angeliquekids.com The children’s clothing boutique offers flower girl

outfits, party clothes for boys and girls from birth to 16, as well as shoes and accessories. Brands include I Love Gorgeous, Malky & Co., Calamini, Elaine et Lena, Bloch and Blu Pony Vintage.

FORMAL WEAR/ ALLOCCASION Hemline 605 Metairie Road, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 309-8778; 609 Chartres St., (504) 592-0242; 3308 Magazine St., (504) 2694005; www.shophemline.com There is a range of clothing styles at this women’s boutique, including cocktail dresses, formal wear, shoes and accessories.

Gulf Coast-inspired silk neckties, bow ties, pocket squares, groomsmsn and bridesmaid gifts and women’s accessories. Customdesigned wedding packages are available.

Trashy Diva Boutique 829 Chartres St., (504) 581-4553; 2048 Magazine St., (504) 299-3939; www.trashydiva.com The shop offers original vintage-inspired dresses and wedding dresses as well as an array of fascinators, jewelry and other accessories.

LINGERIE/ SPECIALTY WEAR

Langford Market

Bra Genie

907 Decatur St., (504) 586-3853; 2131 Magazine St., (504) 524-5168; www.langfordmarket.com The women’s boutique, with locations in the French Quarter and Uptown, offers feminine clothing, accessories, shoes and gifts for the bride and her wedding party. Langford Market sells Maude, its private label, and offers a limited number of each design.

2881 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8638; www.thebragenie.com The bra-fitting salon and lingerie shop offers expert shapewear and bra fittings, as well as a wide variety of Americanand European-made bras, panties, shapewear and swim suits in sizes 28AA to 48KK. The shop also stocks bustiers, strapless bras, trousseau lingerie and more.

NOLA Couture

Second Skin Intimate Apparel

2928 Magazine St., (504) 319-5959; 542 St. Peter St., (504) 875-3522; www.nolacouture.com This local business offers New Orleans- and

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The boutique offers wedding gowns, special occasion apparel, bridesmaids and mother-of-the-bride dresses, shoes and accessories. Brands include wedding gowns by Essence of Australia, Stella York, Kenneth Winston, Ella Rosa and Anjolique Bridal. Bridesmaids dresses come from B2, Belsoie, Jim Hjelm, Liz Fields and Eden.

1901 Manhattan Blvd., Building F, Suite 104, Harvey, (504) 3027797; www.belamourbridal.com There is a wide variety wedding gowns and bridesmaid, prom, special occasion and other dresses. The boutique offers consultations and alterations. Brands include Sophia Tolli, Maggie Sottero, Christina Wu, Private Label

by G, Alexia, Mori Lee, Cameron Blake, Jovani, House of Wu and others.

Lingerie / Specialty Wear..............15

WED’s resource guide makes it easy to plan a dream wedding, reception and honeymoon.

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Congratulations on planning your special day.

LET THE HISTORIC FAIR GROUNDS RACE COURSE BE THE BACKDROP OF YOUR WEDDING.

BRIDAL

• Wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal parties, bridal showers, bachelor and bachelorette parties • Indoor or outdoor space to accommodate 75-600 people • Full service catering available on site

stores FRENCH QUARTER 829 CHARTRES ST.

• Free secure parking

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2048 MAGAZINE ST. online WWW.TRASHYDIVA.COM

504.299.3939

For additional information, contact Mary Cay Kern or Shannon Campagne at (504) 948-1285.

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store specializes in bra fitting and sells brands inluding Wacoal, Natori, LeMytere, Cosabella, Panache and more. Second Skin also holds lingerie showers and parties at the store.

Trashy Diva Lingerie Boutique 831 Chartres St., (504) 522-8861; www.trashydiva.com Vintage-inspired lingerie is available in a range of styles from makers including Mimi Holliday, Elle Macpherson, Mary Green and Lisa’s Folly.

SHOES Feet First

Trashy Diva Shoe Boutique 839 Chartres St., (504) 522-8200; 2050 Magazine St., (504) 265-0973; www.trashydiva.com Vintage-inspired shoes are available from designers including Betsey Johnson, Poetic License and Remix.

TUXEDOS Al’s Formal Wear 1801 Manhattan Blvd., Suite H, Harvey, (504) 368-1838; 3544 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite E, Metairie, (504) 885-3545 The groom and his groomsmen can buy or rent designer tuxedos and suits for weddings, receptions and parties at this national retailer. The shop also sells suits, shirts, ties, cummerbunds, shoes, hats, canes, belts, jewelry and accessories.

The Historic New Orleans Collection

321 N. Broad St., (504) 324-5099; www.durandstuxedo.com Tuxedo rentals and sales are available. The groom gets his tuxedo free with a wedding party of six or more. There are more than 100 styles of vests and color choices. Brands include Ralph Lauren, Lord West, Perry Ellis and Oscar de la Renta. One-day rentals are available, and there are discounts for groups.

533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662; www.hnoc.org The gift shop at this New Orleans-centric museum offers a variety of unique gifts, including reproductions of antique items and works by local and independent artists. The museum also is a good recommenation for guests visiting town.

J&L Formal Wear

1751 Airline Drive, Metairie, (504) 378-1000; www.hurwitzmintz.com Founded in 1923, the home furnishings store has more than 125,000 square feet of space where it displays furnishings for every room.

931 Westwood Drive, Marrero, (504) 340-4544; www.jlformalwear.com Tuxedo rental and sales are the specialties at this men’s store, which also offers vests, ties, shirts and shoes. Wedding packages start at $80, and wedding tuxedos come in black, ivory, brown, gray and white. Brands include Ralph Lauren, Jean Yves and After Six.

John’s Tuxedos 3200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 455-5353; www.johnstuxedos.com The store offers men’s tuxedos and formal wear sales and rentals. Alterations are performed in the store, and last-minute fittings and alterations are available for out-of-town attendants. Brands include Perry Ellis, After Six, Ralph Lauren and Nola Couture.

Perlis Clothing

Hurwitz Mintz Furniture Company

Julie Neill Designs MARIPOSA SALON & SPA OFFERS HAIRSTYLING AND MAKEUP APPLICATION FOR THE BRIDAL PARTY.

offers sales and rentals of a range of tuxedo styles (there’s even one for a baby) by makers including Jean Yves and Perry Ellis. The store also has vests in a range of colors and styles, shirts, shoes, cummerbunds and other accessories.

Charvet’s Garden Center

BRIDAL REGISTRIES/ GIFTS

Frame City & Art Gallery

Jackson Brewery, 600 Decatur St., Suite 104, (504) 523-6681; 1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 674-1711; 6070 Magazine St., (504) 895-8661; www.perlis.com The specialty clothing store offers tuxedo sales and rentals, seersucker and white linen suits, free alterations, cufflinks, flasks and formal women’s gloves.

Alpine Clocks, Watches & Knives

Rome’s Tuxedos

1305 Decatur St., (504) 524-3119 Contemporary furniture, gifts, local art, custom tables, area rugs and decorative accents are available.

3213 17th St., Metairie, (504) 324-7227; www.romestuxedos.com The locally owned shop

1102 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 2349611; 1901 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-8332 The shop sells, repairs and services clocks, watches, knives and cutlery and has a wide range of wedding gifts.

Cameron Jones

4511 Clearview Pkwy., Metairie, (504) 8887700; www.charvetsgarden.com The retail garden center offers flowers, plants, gardening supplies, patio furniture, fire pits, gifts and more.

3544 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 4, (504) 887-9146; www.framecity.net Custom framing services are available for art and wedding photographs.

There also is art on display.

Hazelnut 2735 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-8900; 5515 Magazine St., (504) 891-2424; www.hazelnutneworleans.com There’s an online bridal registry at this home decor and gift shop, which carries brands including Vietri, Beatriz Ball and New Orleans toile.

3908 Magazine St., (504) 899-4201; www.julieneill.com Julie Neill specializes in custom, hand-crafted lighting, interior design services and gifts. The studio features the artwork of Jennifer Rodrigue.

The restaurant supply showroom is open to the public weekdays and offers pots, pans, kitchen gadgets, cutlery, china, glassware and other kitchen equipment. Product lines include Vollrath, Dexter Russell, Libbey, John Boos and Progressive International.

Lucullus Antiques 610 Chartres St., (504) 528-9620; www.lucullusantiques.com Specializing in 18th- and 19th-century French, English and American culinary antiques, Lucullus offers a personalized wedding registry and a range of gifts.

Nola Rugs 3944 Magazine St., (504) 891-3304; www.nolarugs.com Hand-woven imported rugs come in a range of colors, designs and sizes.

Nordic Kitchens and Baths

332 Julia St., (504) 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com The gallery offers a bridal registry for art and offers preservation framing for photographs and invitations and shadowboxing for memorabilia.

1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com Couples can make a wish list of appliances, grills and bath and kitchen products here, and design services are available.

Brands include Sub-Zero, Wolf, Viking, Gaggenau, Thermador, Miele, Uline, Bosch, KitchenAid, Modern Aire, Kalamazoo and more.

Lizano’s Glass Haus Inc.

Silk Road Collection

730 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-1144; www.lizanosglasshaus.com The art studio, which recently moved to a new location, creates unique designs in glass inspired

by New Orleans living.

Special gifts inclde wedding dates commemorated in glass tiles and framed in salvaged cypress.

2109 Magazine St., (504) 894-8540; www.silkroadcollection.com The store offers a wide range of Asian antiques, home decor and other items to help create a theme wedding or honeymoon.

LeMieux Galleries

Loubat Foodservice Equipment 4141 Bienville St., (504) 482-2554; www.loubat.com

Studio Inferno 3000 Royal St., (504) 945-1878; www.facebook.com/infernonola This art studio creates decorative art objects influenced by New Orleans culture and made from recycled glass. Custom wedding cake pulls are PAGE 19

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4122 Magazine St., (504) 899-6800; www.feetfirststores.com Women’s shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories and products from local designers are the specialties. There also are men’s silk ties and bow ties, scarves and wraps, jewelry, hair accessories, Spanx and more.

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available, and couples can work with the artists to design one-of-a-kind wedding keepsakes.

WhatsNew 824 Decatur St., (504) 586-2095; www.whatsnew-nola.com This gift shop specializes in gifts by local artists and items made in America.

Offerings include Champagne toasting flutes, wedding cake server sets, personalized wedding gifts such as a plaque of the wedding invitation and locally designed lamps, jewelry, oyster plates, New Orleans-themed pillows and towels. Brands include Flambeau Lighting, Oysteria, Annieglass, Arthur Court, Paul Gruer, Niven Morgan, French Quarter Candles and more.

(also see Wedding, Party & Reception Venues) Besh Restaurant Group (504) 299-9777, ext.

303 or 304; www.chefjohnbesh.com The full-service catering company offers food and beverage services for events at the multiple restaurants owned by chef John Besh, as well as offsite locations. The company serves seated dinners and receptions for casual or fine-dining preferences.

Bill Laderer Catering & Special Events 407 Folse St., Harahan, (504) 296-2452; www.unclebillscatering1.com Founded in 1963, the fullservice catering company can provide a location, lighting, entertainment, tent, tables and chairs and fresh New Orleans cuisine made with Louisiana products.

Citywide; www.breauxmart.com The locally owned grocery store has five locations in the metro area, offering fresh produce, a full range of groceries, a deli that takes special orders for events and a bakery that offers custom-designed cakes, as well as pastries, breads and confections.

Breaux Mart also offers 800 wines and Champagnes, a variety of beers and a full stock of spirits.

The floral department creates custom arran ents and bouquets and offers freshcut flowers and balloons.

Chateau Bleu Caterers 106 W. Hall Ave., Slidell, (985) 641-1610 A variety of cuisines is available at this catering company, which also provides food service, serving pieces, linens, glassware, place settings and paper products.

Dorignac’s 710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8216; www.dorignacs.com This neighborhood grocery store has a large wine and liquor selection, a full-service floral department with a designer on staff, a bakery department offering specialty cakes in a range of designs, and catering by Jezz’s Kitchen — and Dorignac’s delivers.

The full-service catering and event planner offers food and beverage services, decorative displays and unlimited rentals for any size group.

Martin Wine Cellar 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7350; www.martinwine.com The spirits emporium and deli offers full-service catering for weddings and showers, custom-designed menus, equipment rental, wines and spirits, servers and bartenders and delivery.

Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar 3301 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 488-1881 or (504) 488-1885; www.mikimotosushi.com Sushi, sashimi, soups, salads, tempura, teriyaki, seafood dishes and more are available at this restaurant, which offers take-out (there’s a drive-through window), delivery and catering services.

New Orleans Catering Inc. (504) 837-1075; www.nocatering.com The catering company provides local and regional cuisine cooked at the event site, beverage service and other items needed for weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and other events.

Hotel Le Marais

Nirvana Weddings

717 Conti St., (504) 5252300 or (800) 935-8440; www.hotellemarais.com The boutique hotel in the French Quarter has 66 upscale guest rooms for the bridal couple and their guests, and its courtyard and bar and lounge areas are available for weddings, receptions and other parties with up to 150 guests. The hotel also has catering services.

(504) 874-5279 A full-service wedding consultant and planner, Nirvana Weddings can handle all the details for weddings and pre-wedding parties, from intimate ceremonies to lavish receptions. The company specializes in Indian-style weddings.

LaBella’s Catering 2118 Third St., Kenner, (504) 466-4675; www. labellascatering.com

Old.New.Blue.

6117 Magazine St., (504) 655-0863; www.oldnewblueshop.com The wedding retail shop also offers wedding and event planning. There are invitations, stationery,

wedding veils, garters, gifts for the bride and groom, jewelry, blushes, hair accessories, dyeable shoes, lingerie, handbags, second-line accessories, cake toppers, welcome bags, books and more.

Rock-n-Sake

Oro Multiservices

Rouses Supermarkets

3814 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (985) 885-6215 The full-service wedding planner handles as few or as many details as needed.

Palate New Orleans 8220 Willow St., (504) 864-2990; www.palateneworleans.com The catering and special event planning company specializes in regional and classic New Orleans cuisines served buffet-style, at formal or family-style dinners, as passed hors d’oeuvres and at a variety of cooking stations.

Patti Constantin Designs in Catering Inc. 131 Nursery Ave., Metairie, (504) 913-6866 Custom-designed menus of food made with fresh ingredients and presented artistically are the specialties at this catering company.

Pho NOLA 3320 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, (504) 941-7690; www.pho-nola.com The Vietnamese restaurant offers catering, including platters of spring rolls, banh mi, fried rice, an on-site spring roll station and more.

Ralph Brennan Catering & Events 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 539-5510; www.ralphbrennancatering.com Led by chef Steven Marsella, the catering division of the Ralph Brennan Restaurant Group uses local, seasonal ingredients to create custom menus for parties and wedding receptions for 12 to 1,200 guests at the location of your choice.

823 Fulton St., (504) 581-7253; www.rocknsake.com The sushi restaurant offers off-site sushi stations (complete with a chef), custom sushi platters and more.

Citywide; shop.rouses.com This Louisiana supermarket chain’s deli offers party-size finger sandwiches; gourmet platters; fruit, vegetable and meat trays; cheese platters; dessert trays and more. The bakery creates customdecorated cakes and a wide range of confections. The liquor department offers a wide range of beers, wines and spirits.

Simply Amour Weddings (985) 222-4371; www.simplyamourweddings.com The weddings and events planning and design company offers consultations and wedding planning as well as day-of-event coordination.

Taste Buds Catering and Events 8301 Oak St., (504) 2741336; www.tastebudscateringandevents.com Off-site catering options draw from the menus of Zea Rotisserie & Grill and Semolina restaurants, and the company also provides a range of venue options in Louisiana and Alabama.

Weddings By Anthony LaLa (504) 908-4804; www.weddingsbyanthonylala.com In business since 1979, the wedding consultant and event planner provides personal service, coordination and supervision of all aspects of the wedding.

Wyndham Riverfront 701 Convention Center Blvd., (504) 524-8200; www.wyndham.com There’s a courtyard with a tiered fountain and several other locations in the hotel where couples

can exchange vows, have a reception, sit-down dinner or other parties. The Wyndham provides event planners to help with all the details, and the culinary staff of 7 on Fulton provides catering.

DRY CLEANERS/ WEDDING DRESS REPAIR & PRESERVATION DeLuxe Cleaners 5325 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-7733; www.deluxecleanersnola.com This third-generation Lakeview cleaners offers dry cleaning and laundry services, storage facilities and a 24-hour drop-off/ pick-up locker. DeLuxe is experienced in cleaning all types of clothing, furs, evening gowns, tablecloths and bed linens.

Liberto Cleaners 4814 Prytania St., (504) 897-2161; www.libertocleaners.com Family-owned and -operated since 1932, Liberto specializes in the cleaning, heirlooming and preservation of new and antique wedding gowns. The business uses environmentally friendly methods of dry cleaning.

Metairie Cleaners Inc. 123 Focis St., Metairie, (504) 835-7980; www.metairiecleaners.com In business since 1940, Metairie Cleaners offers professional dry-cleaning and laundry services, as well as alterations, heirlooming of wedding gowns, leather cleaning and shoe repairs.

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ers offers heirlooming of wedding gowns, fur cleaning and glazing, leather cleaning and rug and draperies cleaning and repairs, in addition to everyday dry-cleaning and laundering services.

EGGPLANT MEDALLIONS WITH LUMP CRABMEAT IS AMONG MENU CHOICES FOR A WEDDING RECEPTION OR PARTY AT ANDREA’S RESTAURANT.

carry flowers and custom floral arrangements.

Young’s Dry Cleaning

Le Grand the Florist

905 Harrison Ave., (504) 872-0931; wwwyoungsdrycleaning.com There’s a full range of drycleaning services available, including wedding gown preservation.

537 Huey P. Long Ave., Gretna, (504) 3625757; www.legrandflorist.com Get a complimentary consultation at this florist, which offers event planning, floral arrangements, centerpieces for weddings and receptions and rentals of wedding equipment and decor. The shop also offers Lampe Berger lamps and oils, candles and gift baskets.

FLORISTS Carrollton Flower Market 838 Dublin St., (504) 866-9614; www.carrolltonflowermarket.com The florist specializes in English garden style and creates a full array of floral arrangements for weddings and nuptialrelated parties.

Federico’s Family Florist 815 Focis St., Metairie, (504) 837-6400 The full-service florist has an on-site floral designer and provides custom creations for wedding, receptions, parties and other events.

The locally owned 37-year-old business also offers cash-and-

Sophisticated Styles Florist 3712 Williams Blvd., Suite D, Kenner, (504) 467-8400 or (888) 467-9336; www.sophisticatedstylesflorist.net Traditonal and contemporary floral designs are the forte of this business, which can create fresh or silk-flower bouquets for the bride and wedding party, ceremony and reception. Citywide delivery is available.

Villere’s Florist 750 Martin Behrman

Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-3719; 1415 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 809-9101; www.villeresflowers.com Fresh flowers, wedding bouquets and arrangements, boutonnieres, nosegays, corsages and more are available for indoor, church, home or garden weddings. There is a large selection of roses, orchids, tropical flowers, exotic flowers, lilies, gardenias, daisies and more. The Metairie location also offers silk flowers, decorations, green and blooming plants and more.

INVITATIONS/ STATIONERS/ PARTY SUPPLIES Abbey Printing 429 Wall Blvd., Suite 10, Gretna, (504) 392-7774; www.abbeyprinting.com The company offers printing of wedding invitations, save-the-date cards, shower invitations, wedding ceremony programs and more. It also offers accessories for the wedding ceremony and

reception. Brands include Carlson Craft, Birchcraft Studios, Stylart and Tatex Thermographers.

Big Wheel Novelties 2712 Florida Ave., Kenner, (504) 464-0523; www.bigwheelnovelties.com The party supply store offers wedding and party invitations, personalized party and reception favors, customized cups and koozies, second-line umbrellas and handkerchiefs (the shop will custom-decorate them) and a showroom full of wedding favor samples.

Gem Printing Co.

Rudman’s Card & Party Shop 741 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-1286; www.rudmans.com Wedding and other types of invitations are available, as well as stationery printing, wedding programs, plain and imprinted napkins, secondline handkerchiefs, lace umbrellas, cake pulls, garters and other wedding accessories.

Scriptura Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 137, Metairie, (504) 219-1113; 5423 Magazine St., (504) 897-1555; www.scriptura.com The store’s graphic artists can custom-design invitations for weddings

The Wedding Broom Co. 8228 Hickory St., (504) 865-9742; www-. theweddingbroom.com Wedding services and supplies offered here include wedding brooms, party favors, second-line umbrellas, cane flower arrangements, bouquets, a wishing well, bridal arch and more.

JEWELRY/ ACCESSORIES Adler’s Jewelry Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 523-5292; 722 Canal St., (504) 523-5292; www.adlersjewelry.com Experienced bridal consultants are available to help couples select engagement and wedding rings as well as items for their bridal registry, gifts for wedding attendants, showers and other special occasions.

In addition to a full line of jewelry, the store offers china, crystal, silver and home accents.

Boudreaux’s Jewelers 701 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8312602; 4550 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985) 6261666; www.boudreauxsjewelers.com The family-owned and -operated jewelry store offers a range of diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, diamond and gemstone pieces,

watches and crystal gifts.

The store also will create or locate any piece of jewelry a customer wants.

Dominique Giordano Jewelry Design (504) 895-3909; www.dgiordano.com Designer Dominique Giordano produces her own contemporary jewelry collections and custom-designs engagement rings. She creates wearable art from her New Orleans studio and accents her designs with semi-precious and precious gemstones, pearls, silver and gold.

Fisher & Sons Jewelers 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-4956; www.fisherandsonsjewelers.com The store specializes in jewelry sales, design and repairs. An in-house designer can create unique engagement rings, matching wedding sets for the bride and groom and more. It also has attendant gifts and wedding presents, as well as engraving services.

The Hamilton Jewelry Co. 113 Lapalco Blvd., Suite 105, Gretna, (504) 391-0111; www.hamiltonjewelry.net The jewelry retailer and manufacturer specializes in wedding ring sets and custom-designed jewelry. The full-service diamond and jewelry store sells a variety of jewelry and performs repairs and watches and other items.

Brands include Wright and Lato, Camelot Bridal, True Romance and ForumDesigns.

Marion Cage 3719 Magazine St., (504) 891-8848; www.marioncage.com Designer Marion Cage presents her own jewelry, as well as creations by Carla Caruso and Rebecca Overmann.

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1904 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-1762; www.gemprinting.com The business prints wedding invitations, party invitations, personalized cups, napkins, glasses and more. The shop also offers second-line handkerchiefs, wedding cake knives, ring pillows, unity candles, guest books, singing pens, garters, flower baskets, key chains, magnets and more.

and other events, and the store offers an array of stationery, desk accessories and paper products from around the world. The store offers invitations, save-thedate cards, thank you notes, cards, programs, custom napkins, custom cups, guest books, New Orleans-themed items, journals, writing papers, pens, handmade photo albums and gifts.

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in contemporary fine jewelry and offers wedding bands for men and women and a range of bridal jewelry.

Mignon Faget Ltd. The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., First level, (504) 524-2973; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 8352244; 3801 Magazine St., (504) 891-2005; www.mignonfaget.com Jewelry designed by Louisiana artist Mignon Faget is available for the bride and bridesmaids, and there also are wedding cake pulls, crystal Champagne glasses, tuxedo studs and cufflinks and gifts for the bride and groom.

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5700 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-4653; www.ramseys.com Specializing in diamonds, Ramsey’s says it has the largest engagement ring selection in the South and offers a wide range of diamond wedding bands and bands for men. Custom-design services also are available, as well as jewelry repair, engraving and cleaning.

DESIGNED BY CARLA CARUSO, THESE STACKING RINGS FROM MARION CAGE JEWELRY ARE MADE OF 14-KARAT GOLD AND WHITE DIAMONDS.

Sabai Jewelry Gallery 3115 Magazine St., (504) 899-9555; www.sabaijewelry.com This local jewelry gallery offers uncommon designs in sterling silver, gold, vermeil with perils, semi-precious stones, fossils and minerals.

String A Bead 1525 Lapalco Blvd., Suite 16, Harvey, (504) 368-6675; 4409 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 780-7575; www.stringabead.com Customers can make jewelry for the bride, bridesmaids or attendant gifts from pearls, crystals, gemstones and charms. The shop also sells cake pulls.

Symmetry Jewelers and Designers 8138 Hampson St., (504) 861-9925; www.symmetry-jewelers.com Local, national and international jewelry designers’ creations fill the cases, and in-house jewelry artist Tom Mathis specializes in engagement and wedding rings.

Symmetry also offers custom-design services, repair and restoration of jewelry, as well as scepters, crowns and other Carnival accoutrements.

Wellington & Co. 505 Royal St., (504) 525-4855; www.wcjewelry.com The jewelry store offers fine jewelry, estate and antique pieces, semi mounts and loose stones.

The shop also buys jewelry and gold. In addition to the Wellington & Co. line of jewelry, the store also carries Tacori.

LIMOUSINES/ SPECIAL SERVICES American Luxury Limousines (504) 269-5466; www.americanluxury.com Luxury ground transportation is available for the bride and groom, wedding guests and party goers, including traditional limousines, deluxe vans and minibuses.

Boogie Booth Photo Booth (504) 457-8033; www.boogiebooth.com The photo booth rental company, which specializes in weddings and corporate events, provides photo booths and green screens for special events. The booth comes with a range of props and features a monitor on the outside that plays a live slide show of all the pictures taken at the event.

Brides and Basketball 1261 Esplanade Ave., (504) 491-7463; www.bridesandbasketball.com The company produces bridal shows with NBA teams (it has produced shows for four years with the New Orleans Hornets-turned-Pelicans), and everyone who buys a ticket to the bridal show gets a free ticket to see the Pelicans. Wedding vendors display their products and services in the concourse of the New Orleans Arena during a basketball game.

Celebrity Limousine Service (504) 888-5466; www.celebritylimoservice.com All cars at this 29-year-old limo business are luxury editions equipped with privacy windows, TV, VCR, CD player, stereo, bar setups and mood lighting.

Car types include luxury sedans, a Rolls-Royce,

and regular and stretch limos and buses that accommodate as many as 24 passengers.

Cigar Factory New Orleans 206 Bourbon St., (504) 568-0168; 415 Decatur St., (504) 568-1003; www.cigarfactoryneworleans.com Only premium cigars rolled at either of the company’s two French Quarter factories are sold at the smoke shops, and visitors can see rolling masters at work wrapping up a variety of tobaccos in a range of sizes and wrappers.

The factory also provides master rollers for wedding receptions, bachelor parties and other events.

In addition to cigars, the store sells smoking accessories including cutters, humidors, T-shirts and hats.

4819 Bienville St., (504) 457-8204; www.k9secondline.com The dog walking and pet sitting service can take care of pets while the bridal couple enjoys a honeymoon or other trip. The business offers animal-ajustment advice for couples who are combining pet families, pet bathing and more.

Mandeville Ballroom Dance Studio 5150 Hwy. 22, Suite A5, Mandeville, (985) 9660178; www.mandevilleballroom.com The dance studio offers dancing lessons for the bridal couple’s first dance, the father-daughter dance and bridal party dance. Private, semi-private and group classes are available.

Patina Shoe Parlor 2036 Magazine St., (504) 920-9167; www.patinashoeparlor.com This full-service shoe repair shop repairs and restores handbags, briefcases and shoes.

Patina also provides shoe shining for large and small private events.

The shop specializes in exotic leathers.

Scriptly Speaking By appointment, (985) 951-9005 There are more than 15 scripting styles, ranging from traditional to modern, with which the business can hand-address wedding invitations, envelopes, rehearsal dinner invitations, bridal luncheon announcements, save-the-date cards and more. Scripting style can be matched to your wedding papers and invitations.

The Tent Man 2123 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 624-7368; www.tentmantents.com Special events rentals from this firm include a large inventory of stylish and sophisticated tents, event planning services, custom layout designs and on-site consultations. The Tent Man rents tents of all sizes, Italian-style bistro lights, designer sidewalls, chandeliers, tables, chairs, stages, dance floors, climate controls, specialty linens, chair covers and more.

Mrs. Vintage 5500 Prytania St., Suite 212, (504) 3019330; www.mrsvintagerentals.com The rental boutique and event styling company

Unique Transportation 4412 Craig Ave., Metairie, (504) 382-2001 or (504) 455-1115; www.uniquetrans.com

SAPPHIRES ADD A POP OF COLOR TO A RING FROM WELLINGTON AND COMPANY.

The 15-year-old company offers luxury transportations for the bride and groom, including vintage Rolls Royce automobiles, Bentleys and more.

Weddings Noir 1261 Esplanade Ave., (504) 491-7463; www.weddingsnoir.com The company publishes a wedding guide for multicultural brides, focusing on the beauty of ethnic brides, including AfricanAmerican, Hispanic, Indian and Asian women.

West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission 11757 Ferdinand St., St. Francisville, (800) 789-4221; www.stfrancisville.us The tourist commission provides information about wedding venues and destination weddings in St. Francisville, including plantation homes, bed and breakfasts, catering services and more.

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reception entertainment, but also performs for wedding ceremonies and cocktail parties and plays second-line music.

Music by Fine Arts Ensemble (504) 931-5450; www. fineartsensemble.com The ensemble includes violin, cello, harp, flute and trumpet, or there are solo artists, duets, trios, a string quartet, singer, piano, organ and more for wedding ceremonies and receptions, parties and other events.

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8428 Oak St., (504) 314-6680; www.whiteoakproductions.com or www.neworleansweddingbands.com The locally owned entertainment booking and production company has 30 years of experience in all aspects of staging live music, DJs, jazz trios and second-line parades for weddings, receptions, parties and other events.

White Oak maintains working relationships with a long list of entertainers.

SALONS/ SPAS/ BEAUTY Aidan Gill for Men 550 Fulton St., (504) 566-4903; 2026 Magazine St., (504) 587-9090; www.aidangillformen.com The men’s barber shop and specialty men’s retail store offers old-fashioned hot-towel shaves and haircuts, as well as a wide range of toiletries, men’s accessories, gifts and bow ties.

Amie Krake Esthetics (504) 621-7067 The lash-extension specialist applies individual lash extensions and offers facials, waxing services, microdermabrasion, chemical peels and acne treatments. Product

lines include Lavish Lashes, Glo Therapeutics and Skin Script.

Belladonna Day Spa & Retail Therapy 2900 Magazine St., (504) 891-4393; www.belladonnadayspa.com The spa menu features therapies including massage, body buffs, microdermabrasion, hydrotherapy, body rituals, aromatherapy and packages. The spa also offers makeup application, manicures, pedicures, waxing and other services. The retail store includes jewelry, home decor, bed and bath items, baby and pet items and more.

Brantley Hair Studio 4409 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 889-0884 Hairstyling and airbrush makeup application are the wedding specialties, and the services can be delivered at the salon or the event site.

Buff Beauty Bar 720 Carondelet St., (504) 522-2833; www.buffbeautybar.com The beauty bar, spa and salon offers manicures, pedicures, facial peels, waxing, makeup application, eyelash extensions, blowouts and hairstyling.

Product lines include Morroccanoil, Dr. Dennis Gross, Spa Ritual and Julie Hewett Cosmetics.

CBD Dental Care 316 Baronne St., (504) 525-9990; www.cbddentalcare.com Zoom! whitening and Night White teeth bleaching services are available, as well as general dentistry.

City Beach Tanning Salon 3000 Severn Ave., Suite 3, Metairie, (504) 888-0017; www.citybeachtanning.com The salon specializes in airbrush tan applications

and also offers conventional sunless tanning.

City Beach also offers a variety of tanning lotions, sunglasses, jewelry and accessories.

Cut Loose Hair Studio 5537 Canal Blvd.

(504) 482-9938 The full-service Aveda concept salon provides a slate of hair care services, including haircutting, coloring, highlight and styling. It also does styling and makeup application for special occasions, and sells a range of Aveda products.

Deborah E. Lesem 100 Robert E. Lee Blvd., (504) 286-3880; www.drlesem.com The family dentistry practice serves entire families, with a focus on preventative and cosmetic dentistry. Services include teeth whitening and bleaching, teeth straightening, repairing chipped or uneven teeth and more.

Dianna ThomasWeder at City Looks Salon InterContinental Hotel, 444 St. Charles Ave., (504) 535-5161; www.diannathomaswedrhairstylist.com City Looks salon at the InterContinental Hotel offers hairstyling, including updos, blowouts, curl styles, coloring, highlights, tape-in extensions and more, eyebrow shaping and waxing, facial waxing, makeup and eyelash application. Hairstylist Dianna Thomas-Weder has specialized in wedding hairstyles and makeup for 10 years.

DiLeo Dental Group LLC 110 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 105A, Metairie, (504) 455-5410; www.dileodentalgroupllc.com The family dental practice offers teeth whitening with

Zoom!, as well as a full range of dental services.

Eagle Family Dental Inc. 7023 Read Lane, (504) 244-0177; www.noeagledental.com The family dentistry practice offers general dental care, as well as teeth whitenings, cleanings, in-office bleaching and other needed services.

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5163 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, (504) 398-7300; www.electricsuntanneworleans.com Wedding packages are available in which the bride tans free with four members of her wedding party. UV or UV-free tanning procedures are available, and products include Designer Skin, Ed Hardy, Devoted Creations, Australian Gold and more.

Esthetique Facial Spa 5702 Magazine St., (504) 896-1006; www.efacialspa.com The day spa offers facials, massages, threading hair removal, makeup application, and hair removal for small areas or the whole body.

Specialty services include fertility massages, Brazilian waxing and microdermabrasion.

Fifi Mahony’s 934 Royal St., (504) 525-4343; www.fifimahonys.com The boutique specializes in creating an unforgettable look for brides and bridesmaids. There’s a full-service hair salon offering hairstyling, extensions and more, and makeup application, lash application and nail services are available.

The boutique sells wigs, cosmetics, jewelry and fashion accessories.

Fini — A Beauty Boutique 6250 Gen. Diaz St., (504) 304-0633; www.finiboutique.com Stila-brand cosmetics are available here, as well as makeup applica-

tion, clothing, jewelry and fashion accessories.

The boutique also offers airbrush tanning and Fantasy Tan airbrush tanning products.

Katie Malone Makeup Studio 5715 1/2 Magazine St., (504) 895-5571; www.katiemalonemakeup.com The cosmetics studio offers bridal makeup applications in its studio or at the wedding site.

The shop also offers airbrush tanning, eyebrow arching, makeup lessons, color consultations, false eyelash applications and more.

Product lines include Juice Beauty Organic Skincare, Fantasy Tan, Face Stockholm, Amazing, PRIMA and more.

Bridal Cake Pulls Sterling Silver, Set of 8 $550

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Lovejoy Day Spa and Shop 200 Metairie Road, Suite 101, Metairie, (504) 828-1997; www.lovejoyspa.com Bridal makeup application, manicures and pedicures, facials and more are available, and brands include Ahava, Murad, Dermaware and more.

Lupo Center for Aesthetic & General Dermatology 145 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Suite 302, (504) 288-2381; www.drmarylupo.com The full-service cosmetic and medical dermatology practice offers skin rejuvenation treatments including injectables, laser treatments, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal and skin tightening/ fat melting, as well as treatments for acne and other skin conditions.

The office carries skin

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Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0225; The Premier Center, 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., (504) 899-8555; www.earthsaversonline.com For more than two decades, the relaxation spa and lifestyles store has provided products and services to help their customers enhance their beauty from the inside out. Spa services include manicures, pedicures, facials, massages, waxing and more.

The stores feature a wide selection of skin-care, hair and body products, aromatherapy oils and burners, candles, apparel, shoes, cosmetics, baby items and more.

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care products including Dr. Mary Lupo Skin Care System, Anthelios, Avene, Clarisonic, CLn, EltaMD, Latisse, Philosophy, Replenix and more.

Make Me Up! 3426 Magazine St., (504) 891-9688; www.makemeupnola.com The cosmetics boutique offers makeup application for the entire wedding party, false eyelash application and lash extensions, airbrush makeup, spray tanning, facials, waxing and brands including Smashbox, Too-Faced, Kevyn Aucoin, Glominerals, Paula Dorf, Black Jack and NuFace.

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3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 484-0440; www.mariposasalonandspa.com The full-service beauty salon in Mid-City offers complimentary bridal consultations for hair and makeup, updos (including veil placement), extensions, waxing, facials, manicures and pedicures, airbrush makeup, eyelash applications, keratin treatments and haircutting, coloring and styling. Product lines include Paul Mitchell, Moroccanoil, GK Hair and Glominerals. There also are champagne cocktails for bridal parties, and the bride’s services are free when five other people book services with her.

NaturaLashes 3200 Severn Ave., Suite 120, Metairie, (504) 885-6228; www.naturallashesbar.com Founded by a registered nurse, the eyelash and wax bar specializes in semi-permanent eyelash extensions and waxing.

The business also offers Revita Lash and cologne from France.

Nola Pilates and Xtend Barre New Orleans 140 W. Harrison Ave., (504) 484-8880; www.nolapilates.com Bridal packages include Pilates equipment and mat, Xtend Barre, TRX, spinning, “Piloxing,” yoga and Zumba class options to get the bridal party in shape for the wedding.

Planet Beach Contempo Spa 1600 St. Charles Ave., (504) 586-8267; 3910 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, (504) 363-8266; 5300 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 891-8267; www.planetbeach.com The contemporary spa offers self-automated services and high-quality skin care, wellness and stress relief, massages, facials, UV therapy, spray tanning, teeth-whitening products, nutrition and weight management, hydration therapy, redlight therapy and more.

Salon Maia 2007 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 846-5142 Hairstyling and makeup applications are available on location at the event, and the hair salon carries products by Pureology and Redken. Other hair services are available at the salon.

Sharon Meyer 3434 Prytania St., Suite 310, (504) 897-5899; www.uptowndermatologyandaesthetics.com The cosmetic and medical dermatology practice offers creams, injections and cosmetic procedures to make women and men feel and look better.

Southern Aesthetics 3815 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, (504) 779-7749; www.penelopetreece.com Cosmetic surgery and medi spa services are available, and there are special bridal packages for airbrush tanning, Botox and wrinkle filler.

Other services include skin rejuvenation, eliminating sun damage and spots, laser hair removal, vein removal and products include Neocutis, Results RX, Cosmedix, Elta and Tizo sunscreen.

Spa Atlantis 740 Gravier St., (504) 566-8088, 536 Bienville St., (504) 566-8087; www.spaatlantis.net The full-service day spa and salon offers manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, body treatments and haircutting, coloring and styling. Product lines include Dermalogica, OPI, 100% Pure and Davines.

Spa Isbell 1245 Magazine St., (504) 595-5009; www.spa-isbell.com The full-service spa and hair salon offers manicures, pedicures, massages, facials, hair styling and makeup applications for individuals and wedding parties.

Product lines include Moroccanoil, L’Oreal, Keratin Complex, Elizabeth W. Image, Skinceuticals, Glo Minerals, Schwarzkopf and Get Fresh.

Stardust Salon 1904 Magazine St., (504) 525-7777; www.stardustneworleans.com The hair salon offers Keratin Coppola treatments, which includes a keratin treatment and blowout express.

Product lines include Bumble & Bumble, Morroccanoil, Kevin Murph and Keratin Complex.

Twisted Hair Salon 4824 Prytania St., (504) 309-7791; www.twistedsalon.com The hair salon provides updos and blowouts for individuals or bridal parties, as well as hair extensions and dreadlocks, makeup application, facial waxing, haircuts and hair coloring. Product lines include Eufora,

Keratin Complex and Knotty Boy.

Woodhouse Day Spa 4030 Canal St., (504) 482-6652; www.neworleans.woodhousespas.com The Mid-City spa has a cozy but elegant environment for enjoying manicures and pedicures, foot treatments, body treatments, massages, waxing, facials, or the signature four-handed massage, Minkyti facial or the Woodhouse Escape with five specialized treatments. Ask about the spa’s bridal packages and all-day experience.

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1100 Poydras St., Suite 2050, (504) 582-2220; www.lagniappetravel.com The travel agency specializes in customized destination weddings and honeymoons.

Travel Central 3221 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-7000; www.travelcentralvacations.com The travel agency specializes in destination weddings as well as honeymoon cruises, European vacations and Caribbean trips.

WEDDING, PARTY & RECEPTION VENUES Andrea’s Restaurant 3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583; www.andreasrestaurant.com The restaurant features five private banquet rooms, including some with a dance floor, for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, show-

Antoine’s Restaurant 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422; www.antoines.com Opened in 1840 and located in the French Quarter, Antoine’s provides opulent 19thcentury charm in its 14 dining rooms that are uniquely decorated with different themes. The restaurant can accommodate small parties or events with as many as 700 guests.

The Attic at Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar 701 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 259-3259; www.lucysretiredsurfers.com The Attic, located above Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar, is a casual and funky venue for rehearsal dinners, weddings and receptions and other events, and full-service catering is available, as well as seasonal crawfish boils. The Attic has a separate entrance, fully stocked bar and dining area. The Attic also offers tables, chairs, white linens and a sound system for live music or a DJ.

Audubon Garden Cottage 5503 S. Saratoga St., (504) 669-1880; www.facebook.com/ audubongardenfans This bed-and-breakfast cottage has a private garden and provides breakfast and beverages for the newlyweds. The room also comes with a microwave, coffeepot, toaster, wireless Internet, cable TV and a DVD player.

Audubon Nature Institute 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5301; www.auduboninstitute.org A variety of venues are available for weddings, receptions and parties, including the Audubon Tearoom, spaces in the Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas and more. There also is a full range of catering on- and off-site catering services.

Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, (504) 888-5533; www.austinsno.com Austin’s serves fresh Louisiana seafood and prime steaks in an upscale environment for lucheons, banquets, rehearsal dinners and other events for 10 to 100 guests. The restaurant has a large wine list, and menu specialties include filet Austin, herbcrusted scallops, jumbo lump crab au gratin and oyster Fitzgerald.

The Balcony 4738 Utica St., Metairie, (504) 885-8001; www.thebalconyrecptions.com The elegant venue has marble floors, crystal chandeliers and cathedral ceilings and provides monogrammed china and silver flatware, damask table linens and chair covers, floral arrangements, a wedding cake, bridal suite with private dining, Bose sound system, DJ, 19foot video screen and security. The venue also provides full-service catering and beverage services. Packages begin at $8,400.

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Chef Andrea Apuzzo also offers on- and off-site catering, a large selection of Champagne and other spirits. The staff arranges all the necessities, including a limo, DJ, ice carvings and wedding cake.

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Beau Chene Country Club 602 N. Beau Chene Drive, Mandeville, (985) 845-3571; www.beauchenecc.com Wedding and reception venues overlook a lush golf course, and chef Hosie Bourgeois prepares American, New Orleans and international specialties for your wedding reception, rehearsal dinner and other events.

The country club spaces can accommodate parties of up to 400 guests.

All brands of liquor, beer and wine are available.

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830 Conti St., (504) 586-0972; www.thebombayclub.com The restaurant and martini bar has five private dining and banquet rooms available at the adjacent Valentino Conti House, a historic building with 14-foot ceilings, a wrap-around balcony and period furnishings, and can accommodate up to 175 guests for rehearsal dinners, bachelor and bachelorette parties, wedding receptions and other events. Chef Ricky Cheramie and his staff provide full catering services.

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717 Orleans Ave., (504) 523-2222; www.bourbonorleans.com The grand Orleans Ballroom provides a historic backdrop for a wedding ceremony, and there are several venues for receptions with up to 300 guests. The French Quarter courtyard can provide outdoor dining and cocktails for up to 150 guests. The hotel provides a complimentary bridal suite, a private attendant for the bridal couple during the reception, a wedding coordinator to help in planning — and a

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Cafe Giovanni/ Giovanni On the Go 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154; www.cafegiovanni.com Chef Duke LoCicero prepares Creole-Italian cuisine in the restaurant, and Giovanni On the Go is a wedding and special events service that provides personalized planning for the bridal couple, whether the event is at the restaurant or another venue. The service offers cuisine, photography, entertainment, seated dinners, buffet-style dinners and passed hors d’oeuvres and full bar services.

Cafe Opera 541 Bourbon St., (504) 648-2331; www.fourpointsfrenchquarter.com Casual dining in an elegant atmosphere is offered at Café Opera

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by Sheraton Hotel in the French Quarter. Cuisine ranges from bouillabaisse done Cajunstyle to sea scallops, lamb chops and more.

Reserve space for a luncheon, bridal shower or other event.

Carmelo Ristorante 1901 Hwy. 190, Suite 7, Mandeville, (985) 6244844; www.ristorantecarmelo.com The family-style Northshore restaurant serves authentic Italian cuisine and specializes in prime steaks, veal, fresh seafood, homemade pasta and pizza. Private rooms include a cozy wine cellar with a 27-inch flat-screen television for up to 20 guests, or other venues for rehearsal dinners, receptions or other parties for 100 or more guests. Off-site catering also is available.

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hearsal dinner, showers and other events.

3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-1351; www.chateaugcc.com There is a variety of venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions, showers, luncheons, dinners and cocktail parties. The club offers a reception package that includes three hours of continuous food service, an open bar, a wedding and groom’s cake, attendants for the bridal party and candle centerpieces.

Special services available include ice sculptures, gumbo and sushi food stations, a candy buffet, French pastries and more.

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Club XLIV and Encore at Champions Square 1500 Girod St., (504) 587-3663; www.superdome.com/clubxliv The wedding and special events venue at Champions Square near the Superdome is a popular wedding ceremony location, and has added the 8,400-square-foot Encore for receptions and special events. Club XLIV has modern furnishings, specialty lighting, illuminated bars, audio and video services and more.

Courtyard on the Ridge 407 Folse St., Harahan, (504) 737-6660; www.courtyardontheridge.com The full-service banquet hall provides New Orleans cuisine, second-line parades and more for your wedding ceremony and reception, engagement party, re-

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467; www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com The French Quarter restaurant focuses on preparing beef with a New Orleans touch.

Private party spaces include views of the French Quarter and elegant and eclectic furnishings including an antique sword collection and more. Party spaces are available for parties of 10 to 60 guests.

Eiffel Society 2040 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-2951; www.eiffelsociety.com The storied building on St. Charles Avenue features a museum with a bar, a garden with a catwalk and lots of views to act as backdrops to wedding ceremonies, receptions and other events for as many as 500 guests. The full-service catering arm of the Eiffel Society handles all the details, from food to serving pieces, and catering menus include local favorites and global cuisines.

The Elms Mansion 3029 St. Charles Ave., (504) 895-9200; www.elmsmansion.com The mansion provides a full range of wedding services, including outdoor ceremonies and receptions for as many as 400 guests.

1300 St. Charles Ave., (504) 525-4937; www.emerilsrestaurants.com The Emeril Lagasseowned restaurant offers creative multiple-course menus with optional wine pairings for special events, which can be sit-down meals or reception-style service.

Live music is available.

The restaurant serves classic Creole cuisine, with house-made charcuterie, dry-aged steaks and more.

Emeril’s Restaurant 800 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 528-9393; www.emerilsrestaurants.com Chef Emeril Lagasse’s flagship restaurant in the Warehouse District offers classic dishes such as New Orleans barbecue shrimp, andouille-crusted drum and banana cream pie. The restaurant has private rooms for special events, which can be seated dinners or reception-style service, and live music is available.

English Turn 1 Clubhouse Drive, (504) 392-2200; www.englishturngolf. com/weddings The plantation-style setting of this luxury golf club and community makes for an elegant wedding. The club has a range of locations for wedding ceremonies — including the Grand Ballroom with sparkling chandeliers, the Garden Room with a glass ceiling or other spots. The catering staff can prepare sit-down dinners, buffet service or passed hors d’oeuvres, and all servers wear formal attire. There’s an attendant and complimentary Champagne for the bride and groom, and the wedding cake comes from Haydel’s.

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2001 St. Charles Ave., (504) 558-9966; www.nolahotels.com Suites and guest rooms are available for wedding couples and their guests.

There is a restaurant and bar on site, complimentary breakfast and free Wi-Fi.

2829 Williams Blvd., Kenner, (504) 4637017; www.cpneworleansairport.com The full-service hotel has venues for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and engagement parties, as well as a full range of catering services.

The hotel offers discounted rates on rooms for the wedding guests.

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1751 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 948-1285; www.fgno.com The horse-racing track has a variety of venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions, bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners and other events for 20 to 700 people. Catering and beverage services, as well as several extras such as being featured in the winner’s circle, souvenir logo cocktail glasses and more are available.

Federal Ballroom 147 Carondelet St., (504) 587-2088; www.federalballroom.com This all-inclusive wedding and event venue is a destination wedding specialist and has wedding planners and coordinators on staff.

Felipe’s Taqueria 301 N. Peters St., (504) 267-4406; www.felipesneworleans.com The Mexican restaurant with Latin Americaninspired cocktails offers private spaces for wedding parties, rehearsal dinners and other parties, and provides food, drinks and entertainment.

Five Happiness Restaurant 3605 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 482-3935; www.fivehappiness.com Rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions and private parties get the full-service treatment at this popular Chinese restaurant and its events venue, the Imperial Room. Catering and bar service are available.

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by Sheraton French Quarter 541 Bourbon St., (504) 524-7611; www.fourpoints.com/frenchquarter The Four Points has venues and services for all types of events related to weddings, including bridal showers, bachelor

and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners and wedding ceremonies, including a courtyard option, and receptions.

There also are 100 guest rooms with balconies and lots of views of the French Quarter.

Harrah’s New Orleans 228 Poydras St., (504) 533-6522; www.harrahsneworleans.com The staff at Harrah’s can plan and produce any type of event, from a large wedding to a small shower, and offers a complete range of services, including catering, wedding cake, music, floral arrangements, guest rooms, party themes, photography and more.

Heritage Grill by Ralph Brennan 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 934-4900; www.heritagegrillmetairie.com Located in the Heritage Plaza office complex, Heritage Grill provides spaces for rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, wedding receptions and other parties. There’s free parking, and chef Steven Marsella can customize a menu, or couples can choose from special group dining menus he already has created.

Hotel Mazarin 730 Bienville St., (504) 581-7300; www.hotelmazarin.com The Queen Anne’s Courtyard is a popular space for wedding ceremonies (it has a retractable canopy for inclement weather), with receptions often held at the Historic La Louisiane, which can host seated dinners for 125 or receptions for up to 225 guests. Wedding cakes come from Haydel’s Bakery, and catering is provided by the hotel’s chef, Agnes Bellet.

Rooms also are available for wedding guests.

The Hotel Modern 936 St. Charles Ave., (504) 962-0900; www.thehotelmodern.com The boutique hotel offers event spaces and on-site catering for wedding ceremonies, receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, engagement and bachelor parties and other events. Modern Southern cuisine is provided by Tivoli & Lee, which uses locally sourced and organic products. Beverage service is povided by Bellocq, a pre-prohibition-style lounge.

Hotel Monteleone 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341; www.hotelmonteleone.com French Quarter style meets New Orleans tradition in the grand ballrooms available for wedding ceremonies and receptions. There also are other rooms available for parties, sit-down dinners and other events.

Rooms are available for the bridal couple and their guests.

House of Blues 225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4988; www.hob.com/neworleans The Voodoo Garden, the Parish, the Music Hall or Foundation Room — all decorated with colorful folk art — are available for weddings, receptions and other parties. The House of Blues has onsite coordinator, logistics manager, food service and service staff that can provide everything except photography.

Some hotels associated with the House of Blues offer specials for people who hold events at the music venue.

House of Broel 2220 St. Charles Ave., (504) 494-2220 or (504) 522-2220; www.houseofbroel.com The historic mansion and courtyard are available for weddings, receptions, rehearsal parties

and more. Complete wedding packages include food service featuring hand-passed hors d’oeuvres and a buffet, wedding cake, an open bar and DJ. Specialties include mini muffulettas, catfish bites, crabmeat capers, cream cheese phyllo cups, shrimp remoulade, oyster patties and stuffed mushroom caps.

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Jefferson Orleans South 2536 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, (504) 4546105; www.jeffersonorleans.com Full-service catering is available at this traditionally themed wedding ceremony and reception venue. Catering options include gourmet hors d’oeuvres, a potato bar, pasta station and chocolate fountain. Ice sculptures are available.

Joey K’s 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997; www.joeyksrestaurant.com An upstairs party room with a wraparound balcony overlooking

Joy Theater 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569; www.thejoytheater.com The former 1947 movie theater-turned-multipurpose venue is available for wedding receptions, dinners, parties and other events. The in-house catering team can help plan the event and serve refreshments. There’s also a 28-foot screen to show a video or photos, a stage, flexible seating configurations and audio/visual equipment.

Kyoto 4920 Prytania St., (504) 891-3644; www.kyotonola.com The Japanese restaurant offers a wide range of menu choices, from grilled mushrooms to barbecue squid, tempura dishes, noodle soups, sushi, sashimi and more, as well as a lively atmosphere for small groups. Larger private parties can be booked on Sundays, when the restaurant normally is closed.

The Lakehouse 2025 Lakeshore Drive, Mandeville, (985) 6263006; www.lakehousecuisine.com The restaurant hosts private events and has setups for buffets and bars upstairs and downstairs. It also has several picturesque spaces for wedding ceremonies.

Banquet and off-site catering are available.

Larosetta 348 Robert Blvd., Slidell, (985) 259-4220; www.mylarosetta.com There are private rooms for rehearsal dinners, showers and other parties, and various catering options are available. The restaurant specializes in

Italian cuisine, seafood and steak.

Latrobe’s on Royal 403 Royal St., (504) 299-0601; www.latrobesonroyal.com Named for Benjamin Henry Latrobe, the architect who designed the historic French Quarter building (he also designed the U.S. Capitol and the Baltimore Basilica), Latrobe’s on Royal has several places for wedding ceremonies, receptions and other parties, including the whisper dome, the bank vault and an enclosed courtyard.

Catering is supplied exclusively by the John Besh restaurant group, and customized bar packages are offered.

Loews New Orleans Hotel 300 Poydras St., (504) 595-3300; www.loewsneworleans.com The hotel offers wedding ceremony and reception spaces including the Louisiana Ballroom and Parish Hall, which can accommodate up to 350 guests, and other indoor and outdoor locations. (The hotel is adjacent to the outdoor Piazza d’Italia). A professional event planner is available to help with the details. The wedding couple gets the wedding suite for free on their wedding night, and Balance Spa offers discounts for bridal parties.

Manning’s Eat-Drink-Cheer 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118; www.harrahsneworleans.com The 210-seat Warehouse District restaurant and bar, opened by former New Orleans Saints quarterback Archie Manning, has several sports-themed private rooms and a French-style courtyard for bachelor parties and other events. The menu features Mississippi Delta comfort food with Creole influences.

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800 Iberville St., (504) 565-4566; www.frenchquarter.hyatt.com The ballroom and foyer at the hotel can accommodate as many as 200 guests at a wedding reception. The space features a private entrance from Canal Street. Couples also can choose a garden courtyard for receptions of up to 300 guests. In-house catering is available, with specialties including food stations such as the Louisiana Seafood Fest with crab, shrimp and crawfish cakes; bananas Foster shooters, mini king cakes, candy stations customized to match the bride’s color scheme. The hotel’s wedding package includes uplighting, specialty linens, draping and Chiavari chairs.

Magazine Street is available for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and other events for up to 60 guests.

The restaurant serves home-style cuisine.

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5908 Magazine St., (504) 891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com The Caribbean-French cuisine, made with local produce and seafood, is available for on- and offsite catering. Rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and private parties can be held in the restaurant or its adjoining courtyard.

Napoleon House Bar & Cafe 500 Chartres St., (504) 524-9752; www.napoleonhouse.com The French Quarter restaurant and bar located in a historic building hosts rehearsal dinners for 40 to 60 guests and receptions for 50 to 135 guests. There are dining rooms and a courtyard.

Specialties include muffulettas, Pimm’s Cups and Sazeracs.

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222 N. Rampart St., (504) 525-2375; www.neworleansathleticclub.com This historic building has an elegant upstairs ballroom with floor-toceiling windows opening onto balconies that is a popular spot for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Other party locations include a rooftop area, library and bar.

New Orleans City Park 1 Palm Drive, (504) 488-2896; www.neworleanscitypark.com There are several places in this natural setting for a wedding ceremony, reception, pre-nuptial event and more. City Park also provides catering and service staff. Spaces for rent include the Botanical Garden, Storyland, Carousel Gardens, Popp Fountain and more.

New Orleans Museum of Art City Park, 1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4100;

www.noma.org The city’s oldest arts institution has a number of spaces inside and outside the museum where couples can stage a wedding, including the adjacent Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden with 60 sculptures from 20thand 21st-century artists.

New Orleans Opera Guild Home 2504 Prytania St., (504) 267-9539; www.operaguildhome.org Adorned with antiques and paintings, the house offers indoor and outdoor options for wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners and other events. The staff can help customize events that include your caterer, event layout and flowers.

NOLA Restaurant 534 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6652; www.emerilsrestaurant.com The Emeril Lagasseowned French Quarter restaurant features funky decor and an eclectic menu of Creole and Acadian cuisine, with classic Vietnamese and Southwestern influences. There are private rooms for special events and the restaurant offers creative multiple-course menus with optional wine pairings. Live music is available. Specialties include Miss Hay’s stuffed chicken wings, crab cakes, shrimp and grits, fried chicken breast and banana pudding layer cake.

Nuvolari’s Restaurant 246 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 626-5619; www.nuvolaris.com The restaurant has private rooms for rehearsal dinners, showers and luncheons for 50 to 80 guests.

The 30-year-old restaurant specializes in Italian cusine, fish and steaks.

Oak Alley Plantation, Restaurant and Inn 3645 Hwy. 18, Vacherie, (225) 265-2151; www.oakalleyplantation.com The National Historic Landmark hosts small wedding ceremonies and receptions with buffetstyle or seated dinners.

Engagement parties, rehearsal dinners and bridal portraits are available.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art 925 Camp St., (504) 539-9650; www.ogdenmuseum.org The staff at this Warehouse District museum works to create one-of-akind wedding experiences, and there’s an on-site representative to help with details. Wedding and reception venues include Goldring Hall, which has a four-story atrium and a rooftop terrace, and the Patrick F. Taylor Library.

Omni Royal Crescent Hotel 535 Gravier St., (504) 527-0006; www.omniroyalcrescent.com The boutique hotel offers blocks of rooms for wedding parties and outof-town guests as well as venues for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, pre- or postwedding breakfasts and cocktail receptions.

Palace Cafe

605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661; www.palacecafe.com Contemporary Creole cuisine and a location in the historic Werlein music store on Canal Street make Palace Cafe a popular venue for rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, bachelor and bachelorette parties and other events. Private rooms can accommodate 12 to 200 guests, and catering includes the restaurant’s cuisine and a large menu of wines and spirits.

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Pine Lily Retreat 26064 Hwy. 190, Lacombe, (985) 7686069; www.pinelilyretreat.com The women-only retreat house hosts bridal showers, bridesmaids weekends, bridal luncheons and teas and other events. The retreat is set among oak and pine trees and has three bedrooms, two full baths, a veranda, living room, dining room and game and crafts room.

Presidential Palace 1800 Vintage Drive, Kenner, (504) 4673500; www.presidentialpalace.com The all-inclusive, fully decorated reception venue has a menu of 35

pass-around foods, four buffets, a dessert station, an open bar, police security, DJ, candlelight dinner for the bride and groom and a chef.

Race and Religious 510 Race St., (985) 768-2956; www.raceandreligious.com The events venue has three buildings and a courtyard where it can host weddings, receptions, parties, showers, rehearsal dinners and other events. The private residence can accommodate parties of up to 275 guests and has guest rooms for 10 people. Customized packages are available.

Ralph & Kacoo’s 519 Toulouse St., (504) 522-5226; www.ralphandkacoos.com The French Quarter restaurant offers three large private dining rooms, an array of menus and an on-site coordinator. The restaurant specializes in receptions, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and other wedding-related events.

Ralph’s on the Park 900 City Park Ave., (504) 488-5100; www.ralphsonthepark.com Rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and wedding receptions can be staged here, with a professional staff helping couples create customized menus and a personalized party plan. All party rooms have access to a wrought-iron balcony overlooking City Park, there’s elevator access to the second floor, and complimentary valet parking.

Red Fish Grill 115 Bourbon St., (504) 539-5508; www.redfishgrill.com The casual seafood restaurant in the French Quarter offers a variety of fresh seafood selections, a raw oyster bar and classic New Orleans dishes. The restaurant can accommodate 250 guests for full-service dining or 500 guests for a cocktail reception, and hosts rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, showers and receptions.

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3700 Orleans Ave., (504) 483-6314; www.pearlwineco.com The wine bar hosts bridal showers, luncheons, “manis and martinis” parties, bachelor parties and more. The wine company has more than 600 different wines, more than 300 choices of craft beer and dozens of specialty liquors. Special orders are available.

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in the Valentino Conti House, a gorgeous historic building with all the classic French Quarter details. The rooms collectively can accommodate up to 55 people for a sit-down dinner or up to 250 for a cocktail style reception.

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Rex Room on Bourbon Street 401 Bourbon St., (504) 581-6665; www.rexroom.com Guests at weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners and other parties have private access to a large wraparound balcony that overlooks Bourbon Street. The Rex Room offers a full-service call-brand bar and bartender, as well as a variety of food choices.

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921 Canal St., (504) 524-1331; www.ritzcarlton.com The luxury hotel offers a comprehensive selection of indoor and outdoor sites for wedding ceremonies, receptions, showers, rehearsal dinners and other parties. The RtizCarlton wedding planners manage the details, and the catering staff takes care of the refreshments.

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Riverview Room The Shops at Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St., Fourth floor, (504) 525-3000; www.riverviewroom.com The Riverview Room emanates charm with elegant furnishings, open terraces and floor-toceiling windows overlooking the Mississippi River from the fourth floor of Jax Brewery. It’s available for wedding ceremonies, receptions and private parties of 125 to 400 guests. There are indoor and outdoor ceremony spaces with seating for up to 250

guests. The chef prepares specialties such as crawfish risotto and baked brie with praline sauce and strawberries.

with a menu that includes a range of cuisines.

Rock ’N’ Bowl

300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300; www.sonesta.com/royalneworleans The on-site wedding coordinator helps with the details of weddings, receptions, bridal luncheons and rehearsal dinners. There are several picturesque locations for a wedding ceremony and reception, including a courtyard with a fountain. Customdesigned wedding cakes are available, as are wedding packages.

3000 S. Carrollton Ave., (504) 861-1700; www.rocknbowl.com The legendary bowling/ music venue hosts rehearsal dinners, parties and wedding receptions.

The Rose Garden 5616 Citrus Blvd., River Ridge, (504) 737-1300; www.therosegarden.com The full-service caterer and event planner offers a complete wedding service, including food and beverages, an event coordinator, traditional and new cuisines made with local ingredients and a site for wedding ceremonies, receptions and parties for 50 to 500 guests.

Rosy’s Jazz Hall 500 Valence St., (504) 896-7679; www.rosysjazzhall.com The former music club presents a charming backdrop for wedding ceremonies, receptions and other events. Rosy’s offers a coordinator to help with event details, and in-house catering HALPERN’S SELLS UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE BUILT TO LAST FROM THE HONEYMOON UNTIL THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY.

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The Ruby Slipper Cafe 2001 Burgundy St., (504) 525-9355; www.therubyslippercafe.net There’s a semi-private room at the Marigny restaurant that can be reserved for bridal showers, a Champagne brunch or post-wedding party. The entire restaurant can be reserved for events in the evenings.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House 3633 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-3600; www.ruthschris.com The restaurant offers private dining rooms for bridesmaid luncheons, showers, rehearsal dinners and more. The restaurant also will cater your event off-site. Ruth’s Chris specializes in steaks and caters its menu to include guest favorites.

Saints & Sinners 627 Bourbon St., (504) 528-9307; www.saintsandsinnersnola.com The French Quarter restaurant and bar has facilities for bachelor and bachelorette parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding showers and nuptial ceremonies.

Sandro’s Trattoria 6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-7784; www.sandrostrattoria.com The restaurant has a full catering menu of drinks and Northern Tuscan cuisine, including osso buco, eggplant lasagna and seafood.

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Terrell House 1441 Magazine St., (504) 237-2076; www.terrellhouse.com The bed and breakfast can accommodate the wedding couple overnight, and hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions on the grounds.

Vianne’s Tea House 544 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-5683; www.viannes.com The international tea house, tea pub/bar and restaurant provides a range of services for small weddings and parties.

The Steak Knife Restaurant and Bar

Vincent’s Italian Cuisine

888 Harrison Ave., (504) 488-8981; www.steakkniferestaurant.com This full-service Lakeview restaurant and bar offers casual fine dining for rehearsal dinners and events for up to 40 guests Tuesday through Thursday. Specialties include steaks, seafood and veal.

4411 Chastant St., Metairie, (504) 885-2984; www.vincentsitaliancuisine.com Classic Italian cuisine and fresh local seafood are the specialties at this Uptown restaurant, which hosts rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and other parties, with table service or buffet.

Steamboat Natchez 600 Decatur, Suite 308, (504) 569-1431; www.steamboatnatchez.com The New Orleans riverboat hosts engagement parties, wedding showers, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies, receptions and elopements.

Catering and entertainment are available.

Tableau at Le Petit 616 St. Peter St., (504)

Visions Men’s Club 4000 Downman Drive, (504) 240-0069; www.visionsmensclub.com Bachelor parties are a specialty of Visions, and the bachelor receives free admission and a wristband good for five free drinks. Two full-service bars, which double as a continuous stage with fixed seating, give every patron a good view of the entertainment.

Warehouse Grille 869 Magazine St., (504) 332-2188; www.warehousegrille.com The upscale restaurant, bar and event space hosts indoor and outdoor wedding receptions and other parties and provides catering and event decorations. An in-house events staff helps with the details. The beverage service includes obscure brands of adult and nonalcoholic beverages.

W Hotel 316 Chartres St., (504) 581-1200; 333 Poydras St., (504) 525-9444; www.wneworleans.com The hotels offer blocks of rooms for wedding guests as well as spaces for wedding ceremonies, rehearsals, rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons and bachelor and bachelorette parties. Catering services are available.

Zea Rotisserie & Grill 1525 St. Charles Ave., (504) 520-8100; www.zearestaurants.com There are several private banquet rooms available for seated dinners for 20 to 120 guests or a cocktail-style reception for up to 150 guests. The cuisine is American.

WEDDING CAKES/ BAKERIES/ CONFECTIONERIES Bittersweet Confections 725 Magazine St., (504) 523-2626; www.bittersweetconfections.com The pastry, confectioneries and coffee shop specializes in artisan cakes and chocolates.

The confectioner provides custom-designed wedding cakes, groom’s cakes, cupcakes, party favors, gift baskets, dessert stations at an event, and personalized chocolates and packaging.

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7816 Hayne Blvd., (504) 245-8221; www.southernoaksplantation.com The plantation house and grounds provide an elegant backdrop for wedding ceremonies and receptions. Gourmet catering is available, with specialties including crawfish pasta, praline chicken and seafood beignets.

934-3463; www.tableaufrenchquarter.com Classic dishes are revisited at this new addition to the French Quarter dining scene. The restaurant, which shares space with Le Petit Theater du Vieux Carre, has spaces that are just right for popping the question, bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners, wedding ceremonies and receptions, including five private rooms, a courtyard and a balcony overlooking Jackson Square.

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Bittersweet specializes in custom cakes and handmade chocolate truffles.

Gambino’s Bakery 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 885-7500; www.gambinos.com The full-service bakery provides custom wedding and groom’s cakes, dessert tables, wedding favors, decorative toppers and stands and cake pulls.

Its specialties include custom designs, doberge cakes and king cakes.

Marguerite’s Cakes 125 Commercial Square, Slidell, (985) 641-5802; www.margueritesweddingcakes.com The gourmet bakery offers wedding cakes, groom’s cakes, tiered kingcakes, assorted pastries and chocolatecovered strawberries.

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3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-1526; 4949 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 4550830; www.mauricefrenchpastries.com French chef Jean-Luc Albin honed his skills at top hotels and restaurants before buying Maurice French Pastries in Metairie. He combines fresh ingredients and decades of experience to create wedding cakes, specialty cakes, a variety of pastries and kugelhopfs in a wide range of flavors.

Sucre 3025 Magazine St., (504) 520-8311; www.shopsucre.com Sucre’s artisan confectioners create wedding cakes, groom’s cakes, specialty cakes, French macaroon trees and chocolate party favors.

Private Labels • All Occassions 415 Decatur • 504-568-1003 www.cigarfactoryneworleans.com

offers wedding cakes, groom’s cakes, dessert tables for receptions, party favors, cupcake towers and mini pastries.

Swiss Confectionery 747 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-7788; www.swisscakes.net The bakery specializes in custom-decorated cakes, wedding and groom’s cakes and cakes for parties.

Zoe’s Bakery 118 W. 32nd Ave., Covington, (985) 892-5570; www.zoesbakery.com Wedding and groom’s cakes, dessert tables and favors are available at this bakery, which specializes in pastries and specialty cakes.

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS/ VIDEOGRAPHERS

The Sweet Life Bakery

Eau Claire Photographics

6268 Vicksburg St., (504) 371-5153; www.nolasweetlife.com The full-service bakery and specialty cake shop

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EAU CLAIRE PHOTOGRAPHICS RECORDS THE MOMENTS OF A COUPLE’S WEDDING, RECEPTION AND STOLEN MOMENTS.

ding journalism is the specialty at this studio, which provides wedding albums and photographic coverage of the wedding ceremony and reception.

NOLA-NYC Wedding Videography (504) 945-2247; www.nola-nyc.com The company provides fine arts videography of the wedding and reception.

On-Location Photography by Stewart Johnson 632 Phosphor Ave., Metairie, (504) 2588600; www.on-locationphotography.com Stewart Johnson photographs weddings, receptions, parties and other events and provides wedding albums and prints.

Resource Guide DIRECTORY A

Abbey Printing ................................Invitations/Stationers/ Party Supplies Adler’s Jewelry .....................................Jewelry/Accessories Aidan Gill for Men ...........................Salons/Spas/Beauty Al’s Formal Wear ...............................................................Tuxedos Alpine Clocks, Watches & Knives ..........................Bridal Registries/Gifts American Luxury Limousines .....................Limousines/ Special Services Amie Krake Esthetics ................Salons/Spas/Beauty Andrea’s Restaurant ...............................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Angelique Kids ........................................ Children’s Clothing Antoine’s Restaurant ...................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues The Attic at Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar ......Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Audubon Garden Cottage ......................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Audubon Nature Institute ........................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Austin’s Seafood and Steakhouse ...Wedding, Party & Reception Venues

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C CBD Dental Care ...........................Salons/Spas/Beauty Cafe Giovanni/Giovanni On the Go ................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Cafe Opera ......Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Cameron Jones ..............................Bridal Registries/Gifts Carmelo Ristorante ......................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Carrollton Flower Market ..............................................Florists Celebrity Limousine Service ........................Limousines/ Special Services

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D Deborah E. Lesem ........................Salons/Spas/Beauty DeLuxe Cleaners ........Dry Cleaners/Wedding Dress Repair & Preservation Dianna Thomas-Weder at City Looks Salon ....................Salons/Spas/Beauty Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse .............Wedding, Party & Reception Venues DiLeo Dental Group .....................Salons/Spas/Beauty Dominique Giordano Jewelry Design .............Jewelry/ Accessories Dorignac’s .......Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Durand’s Tuxedo Consultants ................................Tuxedos

E Eagle Family Dental Inc. ...........Salons/Spas/Beauty Earthsavers .........................................Salons/Spas/Beauty Eau Claire Photographics ........................................Wedding Photographers/Videographers Eiffel Society .........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Electric Sun Tanning Salon ....Salons/Spas/Beauty The Elms Mansion .........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Emeril’s Delmonico .......................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Emeril’s Restaurant ......................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues English Turn ....Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Esthetique Facial Spa ................Salons/Spas/Beauty

F Fair Grounds Race Course .....................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Federal Ballroom ............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Federico’s Family Florist ................................................Florists Feet First ...............................................................Apparel/Shoes Felipe’s Taqueria ..............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Fifi Mahony’s ......................................Salons/Spas/Beauty Fini — A Beauty Boutique .......Salons/Spas/Beauty Fisher & Sons Jewelers ...............Jewelry/Accessories Five Happiness Restaurant ...................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter ......Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Frame City & Art Gallery ........Bridal Registries/Gifts

G Gambino’s Bakery ......................................Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries/Confectioneries Gem Printing Co. ..................Invitations/Stationers/ Party Supplies PAGE 38

Wedding Receptions Ceremonies Special Events 3029 st. charles ave.

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The Balcony ....Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Bayona ................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Beau Chene Country Club ......................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Bel Amour Bridal & Boutique ........Apparel/Bridal Attire Belladonna Day Spa & Retail Therapy ............Salons/ Spas/Beauty Besh Restaurant Group ..................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Big Wheel Novelties .................Invitations/Stationers/ Party Supplies Bill Laderer Catering & Special Events ......Caterers/ Wedding & Event Planners Bittersweet Confections ......................Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries/Confectioneries Boogie Booth Photo Booth ..........................Limousines/ Special Services Bombay Club .....Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Boudreaux’s Jewelers ...................Jewelry/Accessories Bourbon Orleans Hotel .............................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Bra Genie ................Apparel/Lingerie/Specialty Wear Brantley Hair Studio .....................Salons/Spas/Beauty Breaux Mart ......Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe ..........................Apparel/ Bridal Attire Brides and Basketball .......................................Limousines/ Special Services Buff Beauty Bar ..............................Salons/Spas/Beauty Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique .......................Apparel/ Bridal Attire

Charvet’s Garden Center .......Bridal Registries/Gifts Chateau Bleu Caterers .....................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Chateau Golf and Country Club .........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Cigar Factory New Orleans ..........................Limousines/ Special Services City Beach Tanning Salon .......Salons/Spas/Beauty Clarion Grand Boutique Hotel .............Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Club XLIV and Encore at Champions Square .........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Courtyard on the Ridge .............................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Crescent City Soul Band ..........Music/Entertainment Booking/Production Crowne Plaza New Orleans Airport ....Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Cut Loose Hair Studio ................Salons/Spas/Beauty

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H The Hamilton Jewelry Co. ..........Jewelry/Accessories Harrah’s New Orleans ................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Hazelnut ...............................................Bridal Registries/Gifts Hemline ...............Apparel/Formal Wear/All-Occasion Heritage Grill by Ralph Brennan ........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues The Historic New Orleans Collection ....................Bridal Registries/Gifts Hotel Le Marais .......................................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Hotel Mazarin ........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues The Hotel Modern ..........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Hotel Monteleone ..........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues House of Blues .................................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues House of Broel ..................................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Hyatt French Quarter .................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Hurwitz Mintz Furniture Company ...........................Bridal Registries/Gifts

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J&L Formal Wear .............................................................Tuxedos Jefferson Orleans South .........................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Joey K’s ..............Wedding, Party & Reception Venues John’s Tuxedos ...................................................................Tuxedos Joy Theater .....Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Julie Neill Designs ........................Bridal Registries/Gifts Just For Me Designs ......................Apparel/Bridal Attire

K K9 Second Line ............Limousines/Special Services Katie Malone Makeup Studio ..................................Salons/ Spas/Beauty Kyoto .....................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues

L LaBella’s Catering .................................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Lagniappe Travel Services .....................Travel Agencies & Vacation Planners The Lakehouse ................................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Langford Market ..........................Apparel/Formal Wear/ All-Occasion Larosetta ...........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Latrobe’s on Royal .........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Le Grand the Florist ..........................................................Florists LeMieux Galleries .........................Bridal Registries/Gifts Liberto Cleaners .........Dry Cleaners/Wedding Dress Repair & Preservation Lizano’s Glass Haus ..................Bridal Registries/Gifts Loews New Orleans Hotel ......................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Loubat Foodservice Equipment .....................................Bridal Registries/ Gifts Lovejoy Day Spa and Shop ....Salons/Spas/Beauty Lucullus Antiques .........................Bridal Registries/Gifts Lupo Center for Aesthetic & General Dermatology ....Salons/Spas/Beauty

M Make Me Up! ......................................Salons/Spas/Beauty

Mandeville Ballroom Dance Studio .........Limousines/ Special Services Manning’s Eat-Drink-Cheer ...................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Marguerite’s Cakes ...................................Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries/Confectioneries Marion Cage ..........................................Jewelry/Accessories Mariposa Salon and Spa ...........Salons/Spas/Beauty Martin Wine Cellar ................................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Martinique Bistro ............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Maurice French Pastries ......................Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries/Confectioneries Metairie Cleaners .......Dry Cleaners/Wedding Dress Repair & Preservation Mignon Faget Ltd. .............................Jewelry/Accessories Mikimoto Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar ......Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Mrs. Vintage .....................Limousines/Special Services Music by Fine Arts Ensemble ......Music/Entertainment Booking/Production

N Napoleon House Bar & Cafe ................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues NaturaLashes ...................................Salons/Spas/Beauty New Orleans Athletic Club .....................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues New Orleans Catering Inc. .............Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners New Orleans City Park ..............................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues New Orleans Museum of Art ................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues New Orleans Opera Guild Home ......Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Nirvana Weddings ................................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners NOLA Couture ..............................Apparel/Formal Wear/ All-Occasion NOLA-NYC Wedding Videography ................Wedding Photographers/Videographers Nola Pilates and Xtend Barre New Orleans ..............................Salons/Spas/Beauty NOLA Restaurant .........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Nola Rugs ...........................................Bridal Registries/Gifts Nordic Kitchens and Baths .......Bridal Registries/Gifts Nuvolari’s Restaurant .................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues

O Oak Alley Plantation, Restaurant and Inn ..........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Ogden Museum of Southern Art .......Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Old.New.Blue. ...........................................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Omni Royal Crescent Hotel ...................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues On-Location Photography

by Stewart Johnson ...Wedding Photographers/ Videographers Oro Multiservices ...................................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners

P Palace Cafe .....Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Palate New Orleans ............................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Patina Shoe Parlor .....Limousines/Special Services

Patti Constantin Designs in Catering ..........Caterers/ Wedding & Event Planners Pearl Wine Co./Pearl Wine Bar ....Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Pearl’s Place .........................................Apparel/Bridal Attire Perlis Clothing .....................................................................Tuxedos Pho NOLA .....Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Pine Lily Retreat ..............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Planet Beach Contempo Spa .....Salons/Spas/Beauty Presidential Palace .......................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues

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S Sabai Jewelry Gallery ....................Jewelry/Accessories Saints & Sinners ..............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Salon Maia ............................................Salons/Spas/Beauty Sandro’s Trattoria ...........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Scriptly Speaking ........Limousines/Special Services Scriptura ........Invitations/Stationers/Party Supplies Second Skin Intimate Apparel .....Apparel/Lingerie/ Specialty Wear Sharon Meyer ....................................Salons/Spas/Beauty Silk Road Collection ...................Bridal Registries/Gifts Simply Amour Weddings .................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Sophisticated Styles Florist .......................................Florists Southern Aesthetics ...................Salons/Spas/Beauty Southern Bridal ..................................Apparel/Bridal Attire Southern Oaks Plantation ......................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Spa Atlantis .........................................Salons/Spas/Beauty Spa Isbell ...............................................Salons/Spas/Beauty

T Tableau at Le Petit ........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Taste Buds Catering and Events .....................Caterers/ Wedding & Event Planners The Tent Man ..................Limousines/Special Services Terrell House .....Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Trashy Diva Boutique ...............Apparel/Formal Wear/ All-Occasion Trashy Diva Lingerie Boutique ....Apparel/Lingerie/ Specialty Wear Trashy Diva Shoe Boutique.............Apparel/Lingerie/ Specialty Wear

U Unique Transportation ......................................Limousines/ Special Services

V Vianne’s Tea House ......................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Villere’s Florist ........................................................................Florists Vincent’s Italian Cuisine ............................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Visions Men’s Club .........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues

W W Hotel ...............Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Warehouse Grille ............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Wedding Belles .................................Apparel/Bridal Attire The Wedding Broom Co. .......Invitations/Stationers/ Party Supplies Weddings By Anthony Lala ...........Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Weddings Noir ...............Limousines/Special Services Wellington & Co. .................................Jewelry/Accessories West Feliciana Parish Tourist Commission .............Limousines/Special Services WhatsNew .........................................Bridal Registries/Gifts White Oak Productions .............Music/Entertainment Booking/Production Woodhouse Day Spa ...................Salons/Spas/Beauty Wyndham Riverfront ..........................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners

Y Young’s Dry Cleaning ..............Dry Cleaners/Wedding Dress Repair & Preservation Yvonne LaFleur ..................................Apparel/Bridal Attire

Z Zea Rotisserie & Grill ..................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Zoe’s Bakery ...................................................Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries/Confectioneries

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Race and Religious .......................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Ralph & Kacoo’s ..............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Ralph Brennan Catering & Events .................Caterers/ Wedding & Event Planners Ralph’s on the Park .......................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Ramsey’s Diamond Jewelers.......Jewelry/Accessories Red Fish Grill...Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Rex Room on Bourbon Street...............Wedding, Party & Reception Venues The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans ...........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Riverview Room ...............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Rock ’N’ Bowl.........Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Rock-n-Sake .......Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Rome’s Tuxedos ................................................................Tuxedos The Rose Garden ...........................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Rosy’s Jazz Hall ...............................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Rouses Supermarkets ......................Caterers/Wedding & Event Planners Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans ......Wedding, Party & Reception Venues The Ruby Slipper Cafe ...............................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Rudman’s Card & Party Shop .........................Invitations/ Stationers/Party Supplies Russell’s Cleaning Services .......Dry Cleaners/Wedding Dress Repair & Preservation Ruth’s Chris Steak House .......................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues

Stardust Salon ..................................Salons/Spas/Beauty The Steak Knife Restaurant and Bar ............Wedding, Party & Reception Venues Steamboat Natchez .....................................Wedding, Party & Reception Venues String A Bead .......................................Jewelry/Accessories Studio Inferno ..................................Bridal Registries/Gifts Sucre ..Wedding Cakes/Bakeries/Confectioneries The Sweet Life Bakery ..........................Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries/Confectioneries Swiss Confectionery ................................Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries/Confectioneries Symmetry Jewelers and Designers ..............................Jewelry/Accessories

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