IN Love & Marriage

Asaro-Gaudet

Stacey Asaro and Ryan Gaudet exchanged vows at the Marigny Opera House. Stacey wore an art deco wedding gown with detailed, rich beading and scalloped lace from designer, Martina Liana. As an alternate to having a traditional bridal party, the couple chose to highlight their immediately family to act as their bridesmaids and groomsmen. Bella Blooms set the stage for Stacey and Ryan’s romantic wedding ceremony. Guests were greeted with large candelabras and draping flowers at the start of the aisle. The altar backdrop was illuminated with multilayer crystal candle towers and accentuated with white and ivory orchids and garden roses. The bride’s bouquet was a clean-lined arrangement of white peonies and ranunculus. Instead of having a “first look” before the ceremony, Stacey and Ryan shared a “first moment” alone immediately following the conclusion of the ceremony. The couple had the chance to embrace and take in the moment before being whisked away to the reception. Family and friends reconvened at Stacey’s family-owned business, Southern Oaks, for the reception. Stacey’s father, Bobby Asaro, planned a surprise entrance for the couple which set the tone for the entire night. They entered the front gates to the tune of “Hey Baby” played by a twenty-piece marching band. As the band serenaded the crowd, a grand firework display appeared bursting above the oak trees. Passing through the canopy of flowers, guests discovered the grand ballroom compete with shimmering candelabras and blossoming white and ivory flowers. Stacey and Ryan’s extensive cuisine featured an artistic, hand-passed, cocktail-style menu of over 80 different items. Guest indulged themselves in an array of traditional Southern style hor d’oeuvres and entrees. As guests ventured by the pool and patio area, they were surprised with a classic Lucky Dog stand and Drago’s charbroiled oysters. La Louisiane Bakery created the bride’s four-tiered cake and Royal Cakery crafted the groom’s surprise cake which featured Ryan’s 2003 LSU National Championship ring. Guests danced the night away to the upbeat sounds of The Mixed Nuts. The happy couple honeymooned in St. Lucia before returning to their newly constructed home in Lakeview.