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Caspari trellis clothnapkins | $35forfourfromMaisonette (2727PrytaniaSt.,504-4371850;maisonetteshop.com).

Stemless geometricglass | $29.99fortwofromNolaGifts andDecor(5101W.Esplanade Ave.,Suite17,Metairie, 504-407-3532;nolagiftsanddecoronline.com).

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10-inch castiron skillet | $110fromNolaBoards(4228MagazineSt.,504-256-0030; nolaboards.com).

Sara Mason ceramicmug | $33fromHomeMalone (629N.CarrolltonAve., 504-324-8352; 4610MagazineSt, 504-766-6148;homemalonenola.com).

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Magic

Tips for a short honeymoon

BY MARIGNY LANAUX

FOLLOWINGLONG-ANTICIPATED WEDDINGFESTIVITIES,it’simportantfornewlywedstospendtime togetherbeforejumpingbackinto everydayroutines.

AdrienneBrink,founderoflocal weddingplanningfirmUncommon Camellia,saysaweddingis“as muchabouttheguestsasitisabout thecouple,”whileahoneymoon givescouplesachancetofocuson eachother

“Afterthebigevent,ahoneymoon isjustforthecouple,”shesays.“It’s anopportunitytosetthetoneforthe lifetheywanttolivetogether.”

However,asmoderncouplescan attest,itcanbedifficulttosetaside timeforbothanelaboratewedding celebrationandatwo-week-long vacationabroad.Yet,skippinga honeymoonaltogetherwouldtake awaytheadventureandromance newlywedsarelookingforwardto aftermonthsofstressandplanning. That’swhymanycouplesarefinding that“mini-moons”areafun,easy waytoadjusttonewlymarriedlife. Ashorterversionofahoneymoon, amini-moontypicallyoccursovera longweekend,stretchingbetween threetofivedays Thisappealsto manycouplesforwhomtakingoff twoweeksorlongerafterwedding festivitiesjustisn’tfeasible Brinksaysthatamongher clients,themini-moontrendis verycommon.

“Weddingsrequirealmostafull weekoffofwork,soitishardtothen takeanotherweekortwoofffora honeymoon,”shesays.“Weareseeingcouplesoptformini-moonstwo

tothreedaysafterthewedding, andthenplanningsomethingbig forlater.”

Whenplanningamini-moon,couplestendtoheadsomewhereclose towheretheytiedtheknot,avoiding longflightsanddrastictimechanges. Thisalternativealsohelpsalleviate thefinancialburdenthatcomeswith planningabigoverseasvacation rightaftersaying“Ido.”

Amini-moondoesn’thavetobe areplacementforanextravagant honeymoon.Rather,itshouldbe justasromanticandfabulousas thetraditionaltrip It’sanoptionfor post-weddingtravelthatshouldalleviateschedulestrain,allwhilesaving thelongerexcursionforwhenwork allows.Afterall,ahoneymoonshould beatimeforrelaxation,notstress coupleshavetherestofmarriedlife forthat

Severalairlinesoperating outoftheLouisArmstrongNew OrleansInternationalAirportoffer relativelyquickflightstospotsin theCaribbeanandCentraland SouthAmerica,sothoseareoptions toconsider

Butinthemeantime,therearealso plentyofspotstocelebrateyournuptials,justacar orevenastreetcar rideaway

UPTOWN AND DOWNTOWN STAYCATIONS

IFYOU’REALREADYGETTING HITCHEDatalocalvenue,extending yourstayataNewOrleanshotelisa

TheChloeHotelisaspotforromancealongtheSt.CharlesAvenuestreetcarline. PHOTOBYCHRISGRANGER

WildBushFarmandVineyardsofferstastings andothereventsontheNorthshore. PHOTOBYIANMCNULTY

convenientoptionwithlittle-to-no traveltime

Forlocals,playingtouristcan encouragethemtotryoutnew restaurants,scheduleafewtours orvisitattractionstheywouldn’t otherwise Iftheyresidenear theFrenchQuarter,someclassic optionstoaddtoanitinerary includespendingthedayinJackson Square,stoppingbyajazzcluband splurgingonatableatoneofthe city’sfine-diningrestaurants.

Youcouldhavearomanticlunch alongtheSt CharlesAvenuestreetcarlineorMagazineStreet,ortake aneveningstrollthroughAudubon Park.Thebestpartisthatswitching betweenUptownanddowntownfor thedayiseasilyattainable.

Plus,plentyofhotelsinthearea offerspecialratesforlocals.For example,VirginHotelsNewOrleans offersa30%discountforthose withavalidLouisianaID,while HotelVinacheoffersa25%locals discount,andHotelProvincialoffers 10%off.ThetrendyhotelTheChloe alsooffersa10%discountwith proofofresidence.

HEAD TO THE NORTHSHORE FOR NATUREFILLED FUN

AMERE45-MINUTEDRIVEfrom downtownNewOrleans,the Northshoreisfilledwithquaint townsandcharmingactivities With ampleoptionsforoutsideadventuresandrelaxation,naturelovers

canenjoythethrilloftheoutdoors whilealsogettingsomerest

Takeinthescenerybyscheduling aswamptour,rentingkayaksor canoes,orhikingalongsidewaterways.Theopportunitiesforcreative datesareendless,suchasreserving aprivatesunsetpaddletourora romantichorsebackridethrough thecountryside.

Formorerelaxingrecommendations,spendtheafternoonatWild BushFarm&VineyardortheAbita Brewery.Lodgingoptionsinthe areaareplentiful,withquietbed &breakfastsandintimatecabins availableforrent.

SOAK UP THE SUN ALONG THE GULF COAST

SEEMOREOFTHEGULFCOAST bypackingupthecarandheading toMississippi,Alabama,orthe panhandleofFlorida.FromNew Orleans,citiesalongthewatercan bereachedinonetofourhours.

Off-shoreexcursionsinclude jet-skiinginBaySt.Louis,Mississippi; parasailinginOrangeBeach, Alabama;anddolphin-watchingin Pensacola,Florida.Besuretoset asidetimetosunbathepoolside beforesavoringseafoodfromthe GulfofMexico.Inlieuofhotels, couplescanreservealargecondominiumorahouse.Thismakesit easytotakeadvantageofanentire property;stockthefridge,readon thebalcony,andhaveafewdaysof

VirginHotelsNewOrleansoffersadiscountforlocals. PHOTOBYBRETTDUKE

The Morning

R After

BY SARAH RAVITS

NEWORLEANSISKNOWNFOR EXTENDINGTHEPARTYlonger thanusual,andweddingsare noexception.

Ratherthanridingoffintothe sunsetafterexchangingvowsand cuttingcake,couplesareincreasingly optingtohostbreakfastandbrunch gatheringsthedayaftertheceremonytohelpwrapupthefestivities inamorecasualsetting.

RachelHeld,aweddingplanner andco-founderofConfettiandCo., sayslatelyshe’sbeenplanningthree eventscenteredaroundweddings:a rehearsaldinnerorwelcomeparty, theweddingitselfandthenaless formaleventthatbringspeople togetherinamorerelaxedsetting thefollowingday.

“We’vedonedragbrunches, seafoodorcrawfishboils,casual brunchesandevenhouseparties,” shesays.

Heldsaysmostclientswhorequest day-aftereventsgenerallywantto keepitmorecasualandintimate, oftenlimitingtheguestlisttothe weddingpartyandclosefamily membersandfriends.

Aday-aftereventgivespeoplea chancetoreminisceaboutthenight

NewOrleansweddingplannersareincreasinglyplanningweekend-long experiences,ratherthanjustfocusingontheceremonyitself. PHOTOBYKAR-TR/GETTYIMAGES

Acasual,food-filled lasthurrahisa greatwaytoendthe celebrationwhile bringingwedding VIPstogetherone lasttime.

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The MorningAfter

before,grabsomehairofthedogifneededandenjoy localcuisine

Therearetonsofoptionsforthisfinalcomponentofa weddingcelebration.

SomeofHeld’sclientshaveoptedtohavetheir after-partiesinpublicoutdoorspaces,likeAudubon ParkorCityPark.Butcouplesshouldbemindfulofthe seasonandconsiderothercelebrationshappeningin thecity,likemusicfestivalsorCarnival,whichcould seamlesslytiein.

“We’vedoneatonofdifferentthings,dependingon thetimeofyear,”shesays.“Ifit’sscorchinghot,we’d wanttoavoidhavingabunchofpeoplebeoutside,but ifit’sChristmasorMardiGras,maybethere’sarestaurantthat’sdoingafestivity,wherepeoplecancontinue tocelebratetheweddingandenjoytheholiday.”

Theoptionsareprettylimitlesshere,too.

“Wefindthatwhenpeoplearecomingfromoutof town,ourclientslikedoingthingslikethat,”Heldsays “Whenpeoplearecomingheretospendmoney,you wanttogivethemsomethingthey’llremember.Byputtingonaseriesofeventsitgives(theguests)apurpose, areasontotravelandsomethingtolookforwardto.”

Italsohelpsguestsgettoknoweachother—and NewOrleans—better,providingtheweddingparty withachancetomeetfamilymemberstheydidn’t gettotalktothenightbeforeandlookbackat picturestogether.

“It’sanopportunityforpeopletoseethecityin multipledifferentplaces,”Heldsays.“Therearealot ofperkstoit.”

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TABLEAU

TableauisintheheartoftheFrenchQuarter,withabalcony overlookingJacksonSquareandSt.LouisCathedral.Tableau offersprivatediningrooms,agrandstaircase,andalushand historiccourtyardoasisperfectforaweddingceremonyor cocktailhour.Tableau’smenushowcaseslocalingredientsin classicCreoledishesrevisited.Withcustomizedchef’smenus& specialtycocktails,Tableaucancreateanunforgettableevent foryourguests.tableaufrenchquarter.com

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LettheexpertsatJoeGambino’sBakeryhelpdesign theweddingcakeofyourdreams.Onethatwillbe unforgettableandreflectyourstyleandpersonality Yourcakeisauniqueone-of-a-kindcreationonlylimited byyourimagination. Youhavemanydecisionstomake whenplanningtheperfectwedding.LetthebakersatJoe Gambino’sexceedyourexpectationsandprovideyouwith theweddingcakeofyourdreams!

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THE CANNERY

TheCanneryisamodern,versatileeventspaceinMidCityNew Orleans,justtwoblocksofftheCarrolltonStreetcarline.Create theweddingofyourdreamsintheirfullycustomizable12,000 squarefootvenuethatfeaturesin-houseLEDlighting,astateof-the-artsoundsystemandamplesecured,off-streetparking amongotheramenities.Venuerentalratesincludeuseofthe entirefacilityfor3hours,tables,chairsandlinensaswellhandpassedProseccoforyourguestentranceandsomuchmore. TheCanneryoffersfullycustomizablecatering packagesthroughtheirin-housecaterer,ToulouseGourmet Catering.Scheduleatourtoday:cannerynola.com

TheCountryCluboffers3beautifulhand-painteddiningareas.TheDoubleParloris perfectforyourRehearsalDinnerofupto50orcelebrateyourBridalShowerinour SingleParlorwhichcomfortablyseats25ofyourclosestfriends.OurLoungeallows easyaccesstothebarandourpoolsideSecretGardenisidealforyourWelcome CocktailParty.Weofferpackagesforallbudgetsfrompassedhorsd’oeuvrestoplated dinners.Learnmore:thecountryclubneworleans.com/rent-the-club/

HOTWORX (UPTOWN)

Our24/7infraredfitnessstudioisoneofthelargestHOTWORX locations,andyou’llhaveplentyofoptionstochoosefrombetween ourinfraredsaunaworkouts,rowing,pilates,orcycling.Whether youwanttolosesomeweight,manageyourstress,orget“Wedding DayReady”you’llfindaworkoutthatwillfityourgoalsandneeds. JoinusforourUptownGrandOpeningonMarch4thforspecial offers. You’llfindusbetweenNapoleonandJeffersonAvenues, attheintersectionofRobertStreetandMagazineStreet.www. hotworx.net/studio/neworleans-uptown

Since1995,NordicKitchensandBathshasbeenproviding customkitchenandbathdesignsfeaturingluxuryproducts bybrandsyoucantrust.Fromcabinetryandappliancesto lighting,grillsandmore!Nordichasgreatgiftsfornewlyweds. Save$400onCM5300CountertopCoffeeMachineStarteach daywiththeperfectcupofcoffee.Instantlysave$400ona MieleCM5300CountertopCoffeeMachine.Discountapplied atcheckout.Nocouponcoderequired.Originally$1,399,now $999.PromotionvalidJune30th-July23rd,2023orwhile supplieslast.Visitourshowroomat1818VeteransBlvd.orvisit nordickitchens.com.

AndrewAlwertStudios

Locatedjust5minutesfromDowntown,NiceGuysNolahastheperfectpatioforyour party.Fromcreativeandover-the-top,toclassicNewOrleansfarewithatwist,our menufeaturesavarietyofdeliciousdishesandcraftcocktails.Joinusforbrunch,

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LocatedjustminutesfromtheheartofDowntownNewOrleans, CompassPointenvelopesthehistoryofourculturallyrichcity throughitsdiversearchitecture.Boastingsixuniquelydifferent CreoleCottagesandourgrandAcadianMansion,Compass Pointisquaintvillagewithinourfabulouscity. Letushelpyoucreateaonceinalifetimeexperienceforyou onyourmostspecialday.Wewillworkwithyoumakingyour dreamsandideascometolifethroughyourevent CompassPointEventscanaccommodateyourweddingunder ourmajesticoakscompletewithanoutdoordancefloorand stringlightsoranelegantaffairinourpicturesquemansion.” www.compasspointevents.com.

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ANORAMA JAZZ BAND

“Ourfirstgigbackin1995wasawedding It’saboutcommunity.WheneverIgoout,I alwaysbumpintopeoplewe’veplayedfor. Weloveweddingsbecausewegettobring thepartytooneofthebiggestmoments inthesepeople’slife,whichgivesusalot ofsatisfaction.Also,whenweplayinother cities,Ifeellikeallthoseweddingsarepart ofourstory,partofwhoweareandpartof ourlegitimacyasaworkingNewOrleans band.Twentyyearsfromnow,we’llbethe thingpeoplewillstillbetalkingabout!”

LuckyDogshasbeenaFrenchQuarterstaple since1947. HaveaNewOrleansiconatyour nextevent. Wecateralltypesofeventssuchas, weddings,birthdayparties,grandopenings,golf tournaments,politicalevents,fraternity/sorority parties,graduationparties,tailgates,fundraisers, reunions,conventions,andconferences. ALucky Dogcartcanaddthatperfecttouchtoyourevent Wewilltravelanywheretomeetyourneeds.Callus at504-524-6010oremailatinfo@luckydogs.comto bookyourevent.

Celebratingaspecialbride-tobe?SHOTSBaroffersthebest bachelorettepartypackagesto makethenightoneyou’llnever forget!Enjoyavarietyoffundrinks anddancethenightawaytosome ofthebestlocalopenformatDJ’s Callusorcheckoutourwebsite toseeourpartypackagesforyour upcomingbachelororbachelorette party.Letushelpyougivethebride andbridalpartytheVIPtreatment theydeserveonthebignight!

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LocatedintheheartoftheFrenchQuarter,Broussard’soffersatimelessdesignthat perfectlycomplementsanyweddingstyle.Ourthreeinteriordiningroomsprovide intimatespacespackedwitheleganceandSoutherncharm.AsastapleofNewOrleans finediningfor100years,Broussard’sguaranteesdeliciouscuisineforyourwedding meal.Ouraward-winningculinaryteamwillworkwithyoutocreateaspeciallycurated menuforyourguests.Wecanaccommodateweddingsofallsizes,froma50-person gatheringintheJosephineRoomtoa650-guestextravaganza. TobookBroussard’sfor yourspecialday,pleasecall504.586.1155

COMPASS POINT

LUCKY DOG

SHOTS BAR

BROUSSARD’S

MJ’S

ForatrulyNewOrleanswedding,besureto pickupacakepullfromMJ’sonMetairieroad! MJ’shasanextensiveselectionofcakepulls ranginginprice($10.99-$16.99!)andstyles,so you’llfindtheperfectcharmsforyourwedding Canbestrungonwhiteorivorysilkribbon,or putonricepearlbraceletsforanadditional $6.99percharm.Locallyownedforover37 years,MJ’shasexclusivelinesofjewelryyou can’tfindanywhereelse.1513MetairieRd., MetairieLA70005.Mjsofmetairie.com 504-835-6009

COMEDY HOUSE NOLA

Boasting2,000-sqftofflexibleeventspace,twofullbars, professionalAVcapabilities,andprivatemeetingareas, ComedyHouseNOLAisidealforprivateparties,presentations, receptions,andreunions.Weareconvenientlylocatedwithin walkingdistanceoftheFrenchQuarter,ErnestN.Morial ConventionCenter,andtheCentralBusinessDistrict.Contact CHNO’sexperiencedEventsTeamtolearnmoreaboutour servicesandavailability:inquiries@comedyhousenola.com

HIGH GRACE

Lovethedivebarvibesbutwantafancy cocktail?Maybeafrozenadultbeverage tocoolyoudown?Agianttowerofbeerso youcanover-serveyourself?Thengetyour bachelor(ette)partytoHighGrace.We’rean upscaledivebarjuststepsoffofBourbon Street,soyoucantakeabreakfromthe chaosbutkeepthepartygoing. Open24/7@733StPeter

NOLA BOO

FromthelatestfashiontrendstogreatgiftsNolaBoohasyou covered.Whenyou’reshoppingfortheperfectweddinggift, showergift,orsomethingforyourselfcheckouttheselectionat NolaBoo.Dresses,accessories,handbags,shoes,candles,gifts, andsomuchmore.ShopinstoreonMetairieRoadoronlineat www.nolaboo.com.

DRINK LAB

TheDrinkLabprovidesauniquewaytocelebrateyour bachelororbachelorettepartybyhostingclassesandtastings BEHINDthebar!Ledbyanaward-winningteam,theclasses coveravarietyoftopicssuchasClassicNewOrleansCocktails, TheMakingsofMixologyandWineEnthusiastTasting.Youcan findTheDrinkLabat343BaronneSt.Visitdrinklabnola.comor call(504)522-8664tolearnmore.

NolaGiftsandDécorhasbeenafavoriteMetairieGiftShop foryears.It’sagotowhenyouneedagiftforbirthdays, anniversariesandevenweddinggiftsandbacheloror bacheloretteparties!NowwithasecondlocationinDestrehan, NolaGiftsandDécorcantakecareofyourgiftgivingneedsin twolocations!Thebrideandgroomcantaketheirdrinksto-go intheseMr.andMrs.stemlesswinecups!

5101WEsplanadeAve.,Suite17,Metairie, (504)407-3532

3001OrmondBlvdSuiteF,Destrehan,LA70047 (985)603-4011•www.nolagiftsanddecoronline.com.

NOLA GIFTS &DÉCOR

ConvenientlylocatedintheheartoftheWarehouseDistrict, stepsawayfromtheconventioncenterandminutesfromthe FrenchQuarter,TheGalleryisanoutstandingvenuetohostyour specialoccasion.

Theexposedbrickwallsandoriginalwoodenbeams,along withsoaringceilings,giveguestsapieceofhistoryandcharm TheGallerycanaccommodatepartiesfrom60to300.Withtwo uniquerooms,thisvenuegivesgueststheopportunitytochoose thebestspacetosuittheirneeds.

Ouraward-winningfoodandservicewillbesuretoimpress yourguestsinanelegantandinvitingatmosphere.

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BAMBOULA’S

Whenitcomestoyourweddingevents,Bamboula’shas gotyoucovered!TheirFrenchmenTheatreistheperfect locationforcouplesseekingauniqueindustrialchic NewOrleansvenue.Bamboula’scateringserviceoffers awideselectionofoptionstailoredtosuityourtaste buds,preparedbyourinternationally-trainedchef.Their creativityshineswithcustomizedpartythemesandroom decorthat’smatchedwithanybudget.Bamboula’sparty planningteamwillhandleallthedetailstomakeyourbig daymemorable.Booknowfor2024!

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Letushelpyouwithallofyourweddingdayneeds!

Engagement,bridals,boudoir,wedding,anddrone coverageareallofferedtomakeyourweddingday perfect.10+yearsofweddingexperienceserving thegreaterNewOrleansarea.Pleasevisitour websiteforpricingandmore!

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ANTOINE’S

Antoine’sRestaurantoffersaromanticsetting foryourNewOrleanswedding.Choosefroma varietyofprivatediningroomstoaccommodate receptionsofallsizesandtocreatememories foryearstocome.Theirexquisiteprivaterooms accommodatefrom14to300,withsomerooms featuringabalconyoverlookingSt.LouisStreet. Antoine’slooksforwardtoworkingwithyouto planeveryaspectofyourspecialday!

Neyow’sPalaceisalivelyreceptionhallin theheartofNewOrleans.Weprovideagreat atmosphereandlookforwardtohostingyour nextspecialoccasion! Inourmainfloorwe offeraccommodationsforupto180people.On thesecondfloorwecanaccommodateupto 250guests.Wehaveavarietyofhorsd’oeuvre, appetizersandafullcateringmenu.Checkout ourphotogalleryandcateringmenuat www.neyowspalace.com.

LookingtobringthepolishandexcitementofBroadwaytoyour weddingornextevent?Youcan’tgowrongwithTheBigEasyBoys:a stylishthrowbackquartetwithtightharmonies&precisionmovement, celebratingsomeofthegreatestmusiceverwritten!Ouractsare easilytailoredforevents,weddings,barmitzvahs,andmore.Delight yourguestswithanacappellaserenadeattheentranceorimpress themwithaliveshowaccompaniedbya7-piecebrassband.Contact rich@bigeasyboys.comforrates.

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BIG EASY BOYS

NEYOW’S PALACE

Areyouabouttogethitched?Bringyourbacheloror bachelorettepartytoStumpy’sto“letitgo”beforeyourbigday. Evenifyou’veneverthrownanaxebefore,it’sanactivitymost peopleenjoylearningwithfriendsandfamily.We’llteachevery memberofyourpartytheproperaxe-throwingtechniquesto keepeveryonesafeandengaged.Contactustodaytobookyour reservationsforyournextprivateparty.

1200POYDRASSTREET,SUITE103

NewOrleans,LA70113

(504)577-2827

TOULOUSE GOURMET

Fromsimpletolavish,ToulouseGourmetCateringworks closelywitheachcoupletocreategourmetmenusforall typesofweddingevents

Whetheryou’replanninganintimateeventandneed drop-offcateringoragrandbashthatrequiresfull-service catering,oureventteamwillcraftthemenuofyour dreams,customizedtoyourneeds andpreferences

Letustakecareofallyourweddingcateringneeds,from yourrehearsaldinnertopartytrayswhilegettingreadyand ofcourse,yourweddingreception!

Cateringandbeveragepackagesareavailable.

Contactusformoreinformation: toulousegourmet.com

AliceandAmeliaworkshardtobringyouquality productsfromsmallfamilybusinessesinour localareaandaroundtheworld.Thisweeding season,stopbylocallyownedandoperated AliceandAmeliaforanauthenticNewOrleans giftforanyupcomingbridalshowers,weddings, orengagementpartiesinyourlife.Picturedis theBridalSequinCaptainsHat,perfectfora bacheloretteparty!

FREDERICO’S

Whenchoosingflowersforyourweddingdayan eyefordetailsisessential.That’swhythestaffat Federico’sFamilyFloristshavebeenapreferred floristwhenitcomestooneofthemostimportant daysofyourlife.Frombouquetsyouwilltreasure tocenterpiecesthatwillimpressflowersarethe addedtouchtohighlightthebeautyoftheday.

Helpcelebrateyourweddingorspecialevent withasecondline.BackyardPrintingoffers customdecoratedumbrellasandprinted secondlinehandkerchiefstohelpmakeyour eventstandout.Visitourwebsite toviewthe selectionofseveralhandkerchiefdesignsand customdecoratedumbrellas. www.secondlinehandkerchiefs.com

MIMOSA HANDCRAFTED

MakeyourspecialdayevenmorememorablewithMimosa Handpendants!Ourelegantpendantscandoubleascakepulls,and weofferspecialmeaningsforalmostallofourpieces.Eachpendantis handcraftedwithloveandcarebyourin-houseteamandisavailable inbronze,sterlingsilver,and14Kgold.Customizeyourpendantwitha choiceofribbonorpairitwithoneofourchainnecklacesorbracelets asakeepsakeforafterthepull.Shopnowandaddaspecialtouchto yourcelebration!

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STUMPY’S

BACKYARD PRINTING

FELIPE’S

CelebrateyourspecialoccasionintheheartoftheFrench QuarteratFelipe’sTaqueria.Felipe’sprivateloungeisa verypopularvenueforrehearsaldinners,bridalshowers, engagementparties,andreceptions.Felipe’soffersa varietyofpartypackagesfeaturingscratch-madeMexican cuisineandhand-squeezedMargaritas.Withaprivate entranceandviewoftheMississippiriver,thecalendar fillsupquickly.Formoreinformationemailcatering@ felipesaqueria.comorcall(504)609-2409.

THE GALLERYON MAGAZINE

LocatedinthecharmingGardenDistrict,was firstestablishedin1866. 153yearslater,this historicbuildingwastransformedasanelegant, upscalevenueperfectforanarrayofevents. Thepropertyincludesapproximately4,000 squarefeetofindoorspaceandawraparound porchoverlookingMagazineSt.foranother 1500squarefeet.Featuringhighceilings,ornate chandeliers,columnsandoriginalfireplaces. Theexperiencedteamoffersweddingparties awarm,NewOrleans-stylewelcome,andhave hostedeverythingfromgrandgalareceptionsto intimateweddingdinners.Thevenueisalsopetfriendlyandwillwelcomecaninegueststojoin incelebrations.2604MagazineUpperN.O.L.A 70130,504-858-0226, www.thegalleryonmagazine.com.

MARCHÉ

Marchéoffersaone-of-a-kindspaceinthehistoricFrench Market,withbalconiesoverlookingboththeMississippiRiver andtheFrenchQuarter.Wecanaccommodateweddingsof almostanysize,froma50-persondinnertoaspectacular receptionforupto300guests

AspartofCreoleCuisineRestaurantConcepts,wealso guaranteedeliciouscuisineforyourweddingmeal,including custommenus.

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