Wedding Inspiration with a View

CREDITS PHOTOGRAPHY: Amin Russell Photography, aminrussell.com VENUE: The Rooftop on Basin, therooftoponbasin.com CREATIVE DIRECTION: Alchemy Events, alchemyeventsnola.com VIDEO: Jessica The Photographer, jessicathephotographer.com FLORALS: Berry Blossom Flowers, berryblossomflowers.com HAIR + MAKEUP: Tracy Branch, Tracy Branch Agency, tracybranch.com NAILS: Passport Polish, passportpolish.com DECOR RENTALS: Party Rentals Delivered, partyrentalsdelivered.com INVITATIONS: Amber LeBlanc Studio, amberleblancstudio.com FASHION: MaeMe The Bridal Boutique, maemebridal.com Pearl’s Place, pearlsplace.com CAKE: Kimbla’s Cakes, kimblascakes.com MODELS: Evie Burguieres and Julie Huesman

This is it, we’ve made it through 2020! I know we’re all looking forward to a new year and that also means new trends, so for this shoot we’re highlighting one of our favorite color palettes for the new year. We’re featuring shades of rust, dusty blue and mustard in this shoot at The Rooftop on Basin, which overlooks the beautiful French Quarter. Floral and other natural elements are going to be big in 2021 and you’ll notice that even goes for amazing scalloped edge trains that follow the pattern of the floral lace of the gown. 2021 is all about color so don’t be afraid to pair some bolder tones like rust or mustard with a more mellow dusty blue or pale peach and make sure to see pages 6 and 7 for more of the amazing color palettes we’re loving for 2021! - Rena Sweeney, Alchemy Events

From Amber LeBlanc Studio, this invitation suite has it all - from the deckled edge paper, to the gold leaf to the floral wax seal.

FLORALS + TABLE SETTINGS: Berry Blossom Flowers created the whimsical floral arrangements and bouquet with inspiration from the floral edge Tara Coup Collection china and gold edge flatware and stemware from Party Rentals Delivered.

Evie is wearing a graphic lace fit-and-flare wedding dress with illusion sleeves from MaeMe The Bridal Boutique. Scrolling patterns and ornate structures shape and sculpt the figure, from the narrowed plunge of the V-neckline to the sheer cutouts along the sides and back. A clasp a the top of the back creates a wide keyhole opening, framed with organic floating laces to complete this head-turning look.

ABOUT THE ROOFTOP ON BASIN: The Rooftop on Basin sits atop the historic Basin St. Station. Built in 1904 as the Southern Railway Freight Office, Basin St. Station was also originally used by the New Orleans Terminal Company. The railroad vacated the building in 1975 and it sat empty for many years. The building was purchased and began renovation and restoration in 2004. The front of the building has retained the stations’ 1904 classic architecture. The venue boasts a magnificent view of the New Orleans skyline.

ulie is wearing a twirl-worthy French Blue bridesmaid gown trimmed in lace with; a draped plunging V-neck available at Pearl’s Place.

Evie is wearing an Amber A-line gown with fluttering chiffon ruffle edge neckline and cap sleeves, also available at Pearl’s Place.

Julie is wearing an off-the-shoulder satin gown with sexy thigh-high slit in Sangria available at Pearl’s Place. On her nails, Passport Polish’s short length Ready Made Press-ons in deep wine color, Italy.

Julie is wearing a glamorous, A-line lace and tulle V-neck gown with illusion strap and an ethereal cathedral-length veil and blusher from MaeMe The Bridal Boutique.

Handmade sugar flowers and gold leaf embellish this stunning three-tier fondant wedding cake by Kimbla’s Cakes.

Evie is wearing a bridal gown crafted from Tillie Chantilly on soft netting. It features an illusion neckline, flutter sleeves, pearl buttons, and a velvet ribbon sash available at Pearl’s Place. Shown here with colored embroidery but also available in ivory embroidery.

Evie is wearing an ivory lace fit and flare gown with deep V-plunge and dramatic cascading train available at MaeMe The Bridal Boutique. Matching veil available. (RIGHT) For Evie’s “Something Blue” Passport Polish’s short length Ready Made Press-ons in one of their newest colors, Iceland.