REAL WEDDING: Ife Okoh & Kevin Bobb

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OCTOBER 10, 2019 | NEW ORLEANS, LA

PHOTOGRAPHY BY XXI FACETS LLC

WHY NOLA Ife and Kevin planned a destination NOLA wedding. “I was actually born in New Orleans,” shares Ife “and have always loved the culture and character of the city. We took a trip for our anniversary in 2018 and Kevin also fell in love with the city. While we were there we mentioned that when we get married we were going to do it in New Orleans.

THE FLOWERS

“I love flowers!” says Ife. “I always keep fresh flowers in the house.” Ife researched flowers online and found one bloom in particular that captured her imagination, the King Protea, and told her wedding planner, “I don’t care how the flowers turn out as long as I have that big flower and the rest are inspired by it.”

THE CAKE

Ife had local bakery Royal Cakery imitate Kevin’s favorite cake in New York City - butter cake with pineapple filling!

THE VENDORS

Ife and Kevin were very intentional in hiring their wedding vendors. “The overall planning of our wedding evolved around us patronizing as many black owned vendors as possible,” shares Ife. “This was very important to us.”

THE SECOND LINE “The Second Line was the highlight for us and everyone! Because our AirBNB was around the corner from the venue, it made it that much more fun...we partied outside on the porch for like another hour!!” -Ife

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ADDITIONAL CREDITS: GETTING READY LOCATIONS: AirBNB | CEREMONY + RECEPTION LOCATION: Le Musée de f.p.c. | OFFICIANT: LaToya Papillion-Herr, Waning Moon Weddings | BRIDE’S GOWN: Kleinfeld Bridal (New York) | BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: David’s Bridal | FLORIST: Harkins the Florist | BAKERY: The Royal Cakery | CEREMONY MUSIC: DJ Webbie 504 | MAKEUP: Face by Trace | WEDDING PLANNER: Cheryl Mundy, Forever November Planning & Designs | RENTALS: True Value Rentals | CATERER: Cafe Dauphine | JEWELRY: Facets Fine Handcrafted Jewelry (NY); Alexis Russel (engagement ring) | INVITATIONS: Paperless Post | SECOND LINE BAND: Andrews Family Band | SECOND LINE UMBRELLAS: Amazon | HANDKERCHIEFS: WePrint 101