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Color, lace and illusion necklines are top bridal trends.

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PEPLUM GOWN WITH REMOVABLE BEJEWELED ILLUSION NECKLINE, $1,898 AT PEARL’S PLACE. ON THE COVER: SWEETHEART NECKLINE GOWN WITH LACE BODICE, $2,420 AT OLIVIER COUTURE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE.

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his year, bridal trends range from sweet to sassy, reflecting the two incredibly influential, yet starkly contrasting celebrity weddings of 2011: the Kardashian wedding and the British royal wedding. “People love to emulate celebrities’ style, and we’re seeing that right now with the bling and excess of the Kardashian wedding and the lace and modesty of the royal wedding,” says Rachel Frank of Old.New.Blue. (6117 Magazine St., 6550863; www.oldnewblueshop.com). On the sassy end of the spectrum are highdrama skirts, horsehair trim and blush-colored gowns. According to Courtney Schulman of Pearl’s Place (3114 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-9213; www.pearlsplace.com), skirts with elaborate details such as hand-stitched beading, peplums and bountiful bling are ontrend. Reese Witherspoon’s Monique Lhuillier and Charlize Theron’s Dior gowns are cotton candy-colored proof that nonwhite dresses are on the rise. “Color is back in gowns, especially blush and champagne,” Schulman says. “Last season everything was just ivory with maybe one or two color accents, like a black sash.” On the sweet side of things, illusion necklines and lace sleeves like those on Kate Middleton’s Alexander McQueen gown allow brides the coverage they desire — and often require — while still affording them glamour. “Modern brides are looking for something different than what their mothers wore, (but) they still view a wedding as a time of tradition and want to look timelessly chic,” says Amy Casbarian of Wedding Belles (3632 Magazine St., 891-1005; www.weddingbellesstationer.com). “No other bridal gown trend spans the ages as well as lace. We continue to see it in many different bridal silhouettes, from ball gowns to sheaths, and most recently in gowns with lace sleeves.”

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HAND-BEADED TULLE GOWN WITH CHAPELLENGTH SKIRT, UNDER $1,500 AT THE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE BY MAEME (3331 SEVERN AVE., SUITE 102, METAIRIE, 266-2771; WWW.MAE-ME.COM).

OPEN-BACK DRESS WITH SCALLOPED LACE OVERLAY, $3,900 AT WEDDING BELLES.

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SHORT DRESS WITH WITH OMBRE PLEATED PEPLUM, $1,650 AT OLIVIER COUTURE BRIDAL BOUTIQUE (1901 HWY. 190, SUITE 24, MANDEVILLE, 985-674-6994; WWW.OLIVIERCOUTURE.COM).

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Wed’s Convenient Guide to Wedding Resources

Contents:

Apparel 9 Wedding Attire 9 Formal Wear/ All-Occasion 10 Lingerie/ Specialty Wear Bridal Registries/ Gifts

Caterers & Event Planners

Dry Cleaners

Fitness

Florists

Jewelry/ Accessories

Limousines/ Special Services

Music/ Entertainment Booking/ Production

Party Supplies

Party/ Reception / Wedding Venues

Salons/ Spas/ Beauty

Stationers/ Invitations

Travel Agencies

Wedding Cakes/ Bakeries/ Confectioneries

Wedding Photographers/ Videographers

APPAREL: WEDDING ATTIRE Al’s Formal Wear 1801 Manhattan Blvd., Suite H, Harvey, (504) 368-1838; 3544 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite E, Metairie, (504) 885-3545 www.alsformalwear.com The groom and his groomsmen can buy or rent designer tuxedos and suits for weddings and other special events, and also sells a variety of suits, shirts, ties, cummerbunds, shoes, jewelry, hats, canes, belts and other men’s fashion accessories.

very couple wants their wedding day to be perfect — a time they’ll remember fondly as one of the happiest days of their lives. Creating that perfect wedding entails managing a multitude of details, and New Orleans has businesses that can provide the products and services you need. Following is a compendium of resources to make your wedding plannng easier.

(504) 469-3339 www.ennieshumbug.com Bridal gowns, formal wear and dancewear are available, as well as tuxedo rentals. Costumes can be purchased or rented. Wedding accessories also are available.

John’s Tuxedos 3200 Houma Blvd., Metairie, (504) 455-5353 www.johnstuxedos.com Tuxedos and suits can be rented or purchased at this locally owned shop. Other offerings includes shirts, formal ties and vests, cufflinks and same-day in-house tailoring services.

Bridal Boutique

New Orleans Tuxedos Inc.

8750 Florida Blvd., Baton Rouge, (225) 925-1135 www.bridalboutiquebr.com There is a large selection of wedding gowns — many by top designers — in all price ranges, as well as bridesmaid and mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses, flower girl outfits and formal gowns. The boutique also offers invitations, veils, tiaras, flower girl baskets, guest books, jewelry and more.

4959 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 486-5309 www.neworleanstuxedosinc.com Family owned and operated since 1963, the store specializes in tuxedo sales and rentals and men’s formal wear for weddings, Mardi Gras balls, proms and other events.

Bridal Boutique by MaeMe

1901 Hwy. 190, Suite 24, Mandeville, (985) 674-6994 www.oliviercouture.com Unique wedding gowns are a specialty at this family-run Northshore bridal boutique. It has a wide selection of wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, mothers’ gowns, veils, jewelry and other wedding accessories.

3331 Severn Ave., Suite 102, Metairie, (504) 266-2771 www.mae-me.com The boutique offers a collection of hand-selected designer gowns for weddings, mother-of-the-bride/groom, Carnival balls, debutante events, proms and more. The full-service wedding salon also offers tuxedos, jewelry, shoes, veils and other accessories.

Bustles & Bows Bridal Boutique 3230 Severn Ave., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 780-7090 www.bustlesandbowsbridal.com Wedding gowns, bridesmaids’ dresses, flower girl attire and special occasion apparel take center stage at this bridal boutique, along with personal service. There also are veils, shoes, jewelry and gifts.

Humbug 2707 Williams Blvd., Kenner,

Olivier Couture Bridal Boutique

Pearl’s Place 3114 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 885-9213 Wedding gowns, bridesmaid dresses, flower girl attire, mother-of-the-bride/ groom outfits and other formal wear are available at this bridal emporium in Metairie. There also are a range of accessories available from the bridal salon, which has been in business for 42 years.

Top Hat Tuxedos LLC 1357 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 6, Mandeville, (985) 674-0611 www.tophatmandeville.com Locally owned and operated, Top Hat

Tuxedos specializes in wedding attire for men — offering tuxedo rental and sales — and stocks a variety of colors and styles, ranging from basic tuxedos to other formal-occasion wear.

Yvonne LaFleur 8131 Hampson St., (504) 866-9666 www.yvonnelafleur.com There is a full-service bridal salon inside this women’s fashion emporium, offering wedding gown designs from traditional to contemporary. The 10,000-square-foot boutique also has made-to-measure mother-of-the-bride dresses, women’s fashions ranging from sportswear and dresses to formal gowns, lingerie, custom-made hats, jewelry, handbags and a range of other accessories. Alterations are free.

APPAREL: FORMAL WEAR/ ALL-OCCASIONS Hemline Metairie 605 Metairie Road, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 309-8778 www.shophemline.com There is a range of clothing styles available, including cocktail dresses, formal wear, shoes and accessories for women.

Hove Parfumeur 434 Chartres St., (504) 525-7827 www.hoveparfumeur.com The 85-year-old family perfumery manufactures more than 50 original fragrances in perfumes, colognes, lotions, bubble bath and salt scrubs, using ingredients the local Creoles used in the 18th and 19th centuries. The shop includes a fashion boutique featuring the Hove clothing line.

Lili Vintage Boutique 3329 Magazine St., (504) 931-6848 www.lilivintage.com Vintage cocktail dresses and other clothing, estate jewelry, wedding jewelry, restored Victorian- and Edwardianera dresses, beaded bridal purses and 1940s silk lingerie are among the offerings at this women’s store Uptown. PAGE 10

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Pied Nu 5521 Magazine St., (504) 899-4118 www.piednuneworleans.com Inventory includes women’s clothing, home furnishings, apothecary items, shoes, fashion accessories, bedding and jewelry, including pieces by Cathy Waterman.

Prima Donna’s Closet of Metairie 3213 17th St., Metairie, (504) 835-1120 www.primadonnascloset.com The women’s designer consignment shop specializes in special-occasion new and consigned dresses. Designer wedding gowns, mother-of-the-bride/groom dresses, formal gowns, ball gowns, cocktail dresses, casual clothing, shoes, jewelry and accessories are available.

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2109 Magazine St., (504) 581-3518 www.bushantiques.com Specializing in antique beds, this store offers antique Continental furniture and mid-century pieces as well as architectural elements, ironwork, lighting, religious artifacts and decorative accessories. 415 Decatur St., (504) 568-1003 www.cigarfactoryneworleans.com This cigar shop and museum sells only premium cigars hand-rolled at the company’s two French Quarter factories, and you can watch the rolling masters at work.

Sweet Pea & Tulip 618 Chartres St., (504) 523-4119 www.sweetpeaandtulip.com This French Quarter women’s boutique offers stylish apparel and accessories for women, as well as vintage jewelry.

Bra Genie 2881 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8638 www.thebragenie.com Offering expert bra and shape-wear fittings, the Bra Genie has a large inventory of American- and European-made bras, panties, shapewear and swimwear in sizes 28AA to 48KK. It also carries bustiers, strapless bras, trousseau lingerie and more.

Ennie’s Dancewear

(LOCATED INSIDE ANGELIQUE SHOE)

3334 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 834-2034 www.ennieshumbug.com This shop custom-dyes tights, gloves and boots for special events, and offers liturgical wear, dance costumes, cheerleading supplies and more.

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www.etsy.com/shop/barbiesvintage Handmade brooch bouquets can be carried by a bride or used as a centerpiece. The shop also offers Champagne flutes, tea lights, ornaments, jewelry and more.

1427 Poland Ave., (504) 947-5045 This women’s clothing boutique offers a wide array of designer-label suits and formal wear in small to plus sizes. Accessories including hats and jewelry are available.

829 Chartres St., (504) 581-4555; 2048 Magazine St., (504) 299-8777 www.trashydiva.com Inspired by antique and vintage clothing with an emphasis on feminine styles that flatter a variety of body types, the locally owned shop offers a range of women’s fashions, including dresses, separates, coats, shoes, hats, lingerie and jewelry. The Trashy Diva brand of clothing is designed by store owner Candice Gwinn.

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Old Metairie Village Shopping Center, 701 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 322-2931 Locally owned and operated, this lingerie boutique offers bra-fittings as well as a wide variety of bras, panties, shapewear, lingerie, robes and sleepwear.

Frame City and Art Gallery 3544 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 4, Metairie, (504) 887-9146 The gallery has a wide selection of local art and more than 2,000 frames in a variety of styles and sizes. The shop provides custom framing services, and has a selection of New Orleans Saints and LSU posters. Pick-up and delivery services are available.

Hazelnut 5515 Magazine St., (504) 891-2424 www.hazelnutneworleans.com This home furnishings store and gift shop offers a bridal registry (in-store and online), and has a wide array of unique gifts — from serving trays to art — and items exclusive to the Uptown shop.

The Historic New Orleans Collection 533 Royal St., (504) 523-4662 www.hnoc.org The gift shop at this New Orleans-centric museum carries a variety of unique gifts, including works by local and independent artists. The museum itself is a good recommendation for guests vising town; admission is free, or museum staff will provide a guided tour for $5 per person.

Lizano’s Glass Haus Inc.

3400 Cleary Ave., Suite B, Metairie, (504) 454-1144 www.lizanosglasshaus.com All artworks created here are one of a kind and include stained glass, fused glass and mosaics. The studio specializes in custom/ unique art glass inspired by New Orleans living. Gifts are available, including Lizano’s popular “In NOLA Words” collection.

Loubat Foodservice Equipment 4141 Bienville St., (504) 482-2554 www.loubat.com Because the large and diverse range of cooking-related products here are geared toward chefs and restaurants, the pots, pans, cutlery, glassware, flatware, china and other items are high-quality and designed to last.

Tie The Knot Specialty Shop 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 17, Metairie, (504) 301-9101

www.tietheknotnola.com Wedding accessories and gifts are the store’s specialties, with offerings including garters, headpieces, jewelry, veils, guest books, money bags, toasting flutes, cake toppers, gifts for bridal parties, monogrammed items and second-line umbrellas and handkerchiefs. The shop also has crystal banding for wedding cakes, and rents cake stands.

Caterers & event Planners (Also see Party/ Reception/ Events Venues categories for restaurants that provide catering services.)

12 Seasons Catering 131 23rd St., Kenner, (248) 971-3571 An experienced team of event and culinary professionals is on hand at this full-service catering company to provide consultations, menu design and rentals.

Bill Laderer Catering & Special Events 407 Folse St., Harahan, (504) 296-2452 www.unclebillscatering1.com This full-service catering company has a mobile kitchen capable of cooking from scratch at the site of your event. It provides breakfast, lunch or dinners for wedding receptions, cocktail parties, crawfish boils, barbecues and other events. Menus for special dietary needs are available.

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IRIS 5331B Canal Blvd., (504) 304-4966 www.irisnola.com The floral and event design studio offers cut flowers, floral arrangements for pickup or delivery and potted orchids. The shop stocks eco-friendly party supplies, stationery, favors and design consultations for weddings and events. IRIS uses a combination of traditional and unusual elements for a fresh, modern, distinctive look.

Martin Wine Cellar 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie (504) 896-7300 www.martinwine.com Martin Wine Cellar can customize menus for wedding receptions, bridal showers and other events. And with a retail store full of beer, wine and liquor Martin’s also can customize a bar menu. The catering department can provide tables, chairs, tablecloths, glassware, bartenders and servers as well as delivery. The store also sells gourmet foods, spirits and gifts.

Congratulations on planning your special day. Fair Grounds Race Course can help you create an event you will remember for a lifetime. Our planners can help with rehearsal parties, weddings and receptions, in a wide variety of floor plans. • Available for parties from 75-400 • Full service catering available on site • Valet service available For additional information, contact Mary Cay Kern or Shannon Campagne at 504.948.1285.

New Orleans Catering Inc. 1608 Justin Road, Metairie, (504) 837-1075, www.nocatering.com Traditional New Orleans and Louisiana cuisine prepared from scratch with fresh ingredients is available from this full-service catering company. It also provides full bar service, and handles seating, decor and entertainment for customers.

Nirvana Weddings (504) 874-5279 This full-service wedding consultant and planner can handle all the details of your event, ranging from lavish wedding ceremonies and receptions to intimate events. Nirvana specializes in Indian weddings.

Old.New.Blue & Old.New.Blue. Weddings 6117 Magazine St., (504) 655-0863

(504) 343-1967 www.classicweddingsbysusan.com Planning and coordinating weddings and receptions is the specialty here, and the company is experienced in planning destination weddings.

Dorignac’s 710 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-8216 www.dorignacs.com This old-line grocery store has one of the largest wine and liquor selections in town (at good prices), an experienced full-service floral department with a floral designer, a bakery department with a range of cake designs, and catering from Jezz’s Kitchen. A big plus: Dorignac’s delivers.

Elegance by ACE (504) 215-4306 www.facebook.com/elegancebyace The event planner can take weddings, receptions, parties or meetings from conception (turning the wedding couple’s vision into a working plan complete with floor plans, seating charts and artistic renderings of decor) to managing all the details the day of the event.

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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 specialty cakes (as well as pastries, confections and bread). It also offers 800 wines and Champagnes as well as a variety of beers and a full slate of spirits. The floral department offers fresh-cut flowers, bouquets and custom flower arrangements, as well as balloons.

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www.oldnewblueshop.com; www.weddingsbyjanieglade.com With 20 years of event-planning experience, the staff provides consultations, planning and coordination for your wedding. The business also offers a wedding boutique with religious, cultural and traditional wedding accessories, shoes, jewelry, lingerie, cake pulls, veils, invitations, bridesmaid and groomsmen gifts, toasting glasses, garters, customized gift bags and more.

Patton’s Catering 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell, (985) 645-3600 www.pattons.com Patton’s has been catering events in the metropolitan area for 50 years, and specializes in off-site catering for events of all sizes. It also offers catering at its location in the historical Salman Fitchie House, which hosts events for up to 200 guests.

Ralph Brennan Catering & Events 111 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Suite 105, Metairie, (504) 539-5511 www.ralphbrennanevents.com Full-service catering is available in the restaurant, in your home or at another site. Local, sustainable and seasonal ingredients are a focus of the menu, which incorporates Creole traditions with contemporary trends. The company can handle any size of event.

Rouses Supermarkets Citywide; www.shop.rouses.com This Louisiana supermarket chain’s deli offers party-sized finger sandwiches; gourmet platters; fruit, vegetable and meat trays; cheese platters, dessert trays and more. There’s a full-service floral department, a large selection of beers, wines and spirits, and a bakery department that makes custom-decorated cakes and cupcakes as well as a host of specialty cakes, pastries, cookies and pies. 3811 Toulouse St., (504) 488-4466 www.toulousegourmet.com The full-service catering company provides a range of event-planning services, including decor; tables, chairs and other rentals; event staffing, beverage services and personalized menus blending customers’ desires with the chefs’ creative approach to food preparations and presentations. The company also has a menu of gourmet-to-go foods.

Weddings by Anthony LaLa (504) 908-4804 www.weddingsbyanthonylala.com Wedding consultant and party planner Anthony Lala Jr. provides complete planning and coordination of weddings, receptions, parties and other events with an eye toward elegance and sophistication.

DRY CLEANERS DeLuxe Cleaners 5325 Canal Blvd., (504) 488-7733 www.deluxecleanersnola.com A fixture in Lakeview since 1940, this thirdgeneration family owned business 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 as well as furs, evening gowns, tablecloths and bed linens.

Liberto Cleaners 4814 Prytania St. (504) 897-2161

Metairie Cleaners Inc. 123 Focis St., Metairie, (504) 835-7980 www.metairiecleaners.com Dry-cleaning and laundry services, including wash-and-fold, are available, as well as wedding gown heirlooming, alterations and shoe and boot repairs.

Russell’s Cleaning Services Inc. 3401 Tulane Ave., (504) 482-3153; 3704 Robertson St., Metairie, (504) 832-1546 www.russellscleaning.com Traditional and “green” dry cleaning and laundry services are available for clothing, and the business specializes in hand-cleaning and air-drying wedding gowns and beaded dresses. Russell’s also cleans rugs and draperies, a service that includes taking down, cleaning and rehanging the window coverings.

Young’s Dry Cleaning 905 Harrison Ave., (504) 872-0931; 6227 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 866-5371 www.youngsdrycleaning.com In business for more than a half-century and now under the direction of third-generation owner Dale Velez, Young’s offers cleaning, restoration and preservation of wedding gowns, christening gowns, first-communion gowns and other heirlooms, as well as a full range of cleaning services for all garmets.

FITNESS Downtown Fitness Center The Shops at Canal Place, 380 One Canal Place, third floor, (504) 525-2956; New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St. Claude Ave., (504) 754-1101 www.downtownfitnesscenter.com Downtown Fitness offers a variety of classes and state-of-the-art equipment to help get you in shape. There are free weights, TRX suspension training, cardio workouts, boot camps, advanced fitness and self-defense workouts and free personal training for members.

FLORISTS

JEWELRY/ ACCESSORIES

Artistic Designs Flower Shoppe

Adler’s Jewelry

13202 Hwy. 90B, Boutte, (985) 785-9600 or (504) 347-5350 www.artisticdesignflowers.com Specializing in weddings and events such as Carnival balls, parties and conventions, this full-service florist provides fresh flower arrangements, silk and dried flowers and invitations. The shop also creates costumes and headpieces for Carnival.

Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 523-5292; 722 Canal St., (504) 523-5292 www.adlersjewelry.com The locally owned jewelry store has provided generations of families with china, crystal, silver and home accents through its popular bridal registry (it has a special buy seven, get the eighth free program). Experienced bridal consultants are available to help couples select items for their registry. The full-service jewelry store has a wide range of engagement and wedding rings, jewelry, watches, jewelry repair and gifts for wedding attendants, showers and corporate gifts.

Carrollton Flower Market 838 Dublin St., (504) 866-9614 www.carrolltonflowermarket.com The floral designers here create custom fresh flower arrangements and sell plants and gifts.

Edible Arrangements (see “Special Services”)

Fabulous Flowers LLC By appointment, (504) 909-0253 www.fabulousflowers.us This private design studio specializes in fresh flower creations for weddings, receptions, parties and other events. Fresh flowers and decorative items are available for rent with a flower order.

Federico’s Family Florist 815 Focis St., Metairie, (504) 837-6400 A locally owned, full-service florist, Federico’s has a 3,000-square-foot facility in Metairie where it offers cash-and-carry roses, bulk flowers, fresh-cut flowers, customized floral arrangements and an on-site floral designer. The shop, which has been open since 1976, provides floral creations for weddings, receptions, Carnival balls, conventions, parties and other events.

Tommy’s Flowers 533 St. Louis St., (504) 522-6563 Custom flower arrangements are available as well as floral designs for weddings, parties and other occasions. The florist also has a variety of gifts.

Anne Dale Jeweller 12 St. Ann Drive, Mandeville, (985) 626-4266 www.annedale.com The large selection of bridal collections are hand-selected by gemologist/jeweler Anne Dale, who also offers a variety of loose diamonds. Dale also offers her original creations, or she can custom-design rings. The shop also offers jewelry repair and restoration.

Aucoin Hart Jewelers 1525 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 834-9999, www.aucoinhart.com Family-owned for three generations, this Metairie jewelry store has in-house jewelers who hand-craft a variety of pieces. Aucoin Hart also carries a wide selection of jewelery from David Yurman, Mikimoto, Marco Bicego and other top designers, as well as timepieces by Rolex, Tag Heuer, Baume & Mercier and Ebel.

The Bead Shop 4612 Magazine St., (504) 895-6161 www.beadshopneworleans.com You’ll find pewter cake pulls, photo-frame charms and lots of beads, pearls, crystals, gemstones and jewelry-making supplies, but the store also specializes in custom beaded jewelry designs. A bridal party can make an appointment to get custom wedding jewelry made or hold a party at the shop and make their own jewelry.

Fit 4 Life 2246 Florida Ave., Kenner, (504) 464-4688 The 5,000-square-foot health club offers personal training, aerobics classes, tanning, a sauna and massages.

Nola Pilates and Xtend Barre New Orleans 3225 Danny Park, Metairie, (504) 252-9326; 6268 Vicksburg St., (504) 483-8880 www.nolapilates.com Workout with Pilates, Zumba, spin or yoga, or take Xtend barre or Piloxing from instructors — there are 25 between the two locations — certified in classical and contemporary Pilates.

Swan River Yoga 2940 Canal St., (504) 301-3134 www.swanriveryoga.com This yoga studio, boutique and holistic health business offers services to get a bride in shape and relaxed for her wedding. Yoga classes and workshops, acupuncture, reiki, Swedish and Thai massages and more are available, and a boutique offers yoga mats, apparel, jewelry and gifts.

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www.libertocleaners.com Family owned and operated since 1932, Liberto uses environmentally friendly methods of dry cleaning. The business specializes in the cleaning, heirlooming and preservation of new and antique wedding gowns.

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Boudreaux’s Jewelers 701 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 8312602; 4550 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985) 626-1666 www.boudreauxsjewelers.com Family run for 78 years, Boudreaux’s says it prides itself on its ability to create or locate any piece of jewelry a customer wants. Boudreaux’s offers a range of diamond engagement rings, wedding bands, jewelry pieces by top designers, diamond and gemstone jewelry, watches and crystal gifts.

Bowen Jewelers 2309 David Drive, Suite D, Metairie, (504) 835-1665, www.bowen-jewelers.com Customers here always deal with the owner, who has been in the jewelry design and repair business since 1977. Offerings include jewelry — including custom-design services — watches, clocks and gifts.

Dominique Giordano Jewelry Design 5420 Magazine St., (877) 895-3909 www.dgiordano.com Local jewelry artist and metalsmith Dominique Giordano designs and produces jewelry at her local studio. The store offers necklaces, bracelets, earrings, rings and cufflinks in Giordano’s original designs.

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5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, (504) 885-4956 www.fisherandsonsjewelers.com Personal service and custom-designed wedding sets are hallmarks of this family-owned business, which also offers a full range of retail jewelry in 14-karat gold and sterling silver. It offers special baby and religious gifts as well as custom-made rosaries, pearl restringing and jewelry repair.

H.L.A.S. Inc. 3246 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 454-1170, www.hlasnola.com Antique jewelry is the specialty at this shop near Lakeside Shopping Center. There is a wide variety of jewelry, including diamonds, pearls, gold and sterling silver. There also are cake pulls, gifts for the bridal party, handengraving and silverplating services.

The Hamilton Jewelry Co. 113 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, (504) 391-0111 www.hamiltonjewelry.net With a complete jewelry manufacturing facility on the premises, Hamilton Jewelry Co. offers custom designs and has a large selection of loose diamonds. The West Bank store says it also has one of the largest bridal selections in the metro area. The full-service diamond and jewelry specialists also have craftspeople on site who repair watches and jewelry.

Hyme Tyme Jewelers 800 Metairie Road, Suite U, Metairie, (504) 833-7069, www.hymetyme.com The owner is always on site to help you select an engagment ring, wedding bands, bridesmaid jewelry, watches or to custom-design an engagement ring or wedding band for you. All work is done on site.

Mignon Faget The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal Street, first level, (504) 524-2973; Lakeside Shopping Center,3301 Veterans Memorial

Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-2244; 3801 Magazine St., (504) 891-2005 www.mignonfaget.com Designer Mignon Faget’s jewelry, home decor and gifts are inspired by her hometown of New Orleans and her native Louisiana, and have become popular internationally. She put a contemporary twist on a set of eight sterling silver bridal cake pulls, etched fleurs-de-lis on drinking glasses, and has a line of home accessories. Mignon Faget also carries attendant gifts and has a wide variety of designs and styles of jewelry among the numerous lines she’s created over the past 40 years.

Rachael Adamiak Jewelry 1029 Ninth St., (504) 899-6686 www.rachaeladamiak.com The jewelry designer makes hand-crafted sterling silver and gold jewelry, as well as custom-designed wedding and engagement rings and bridesmaids gifts. All jewelry is created in Rachael Adamiak’s New Orleans studio.

Sabai Jewelry Gallery 924 Royal St., (504) 525-6211; 3115 Magazine St., (504) 899-9555 www.sabaijewelry.com With an eye toward the uncommon, Sabai offers a wide variety of jewelry in sterling silver, gold, vermeil with pearls, semiprecious stones, fossils and minerals in unique designs.

Sterling Silvia 41 French Market Place, (504) 299-9225; 4861 Magazine St., (504) 309-5806 www.sterlingsilvia.com Sterling silver jewelry, bridal accessories, wedding cake pulls, tuxedo studs, tie tacks and a range of gifts are available at this jewelry store, where many of the pieces are designed by the staff here. The shop offers discounts for wedding orders of several pieces of the same item.

Symmetry Jewelers and Designers 8138 Hampston St., (504) 861-9925 www.symmetryjewelers.com This Riverbend gallery of local, national and international jewelry designers features the creations of in-house jewelry artist Tom Mathis, who specializes in engagement and wedding rings. In addition to a wide range of jewelry styles, Symmetry also offers customdesign services, repair and restoration of most types of jewelry as well as Carnival accoutrements such as scepters and crowns. Graphic design services are available for pins, class rings and awards.

The Watch & Clock Shop 824 Gravier St., (504) 525-3961 www.worldoftime.com There are two floors of timepieces in this Central Business District shop, which has been helping keep New Orleanians on time since 1958. The store has new and antique timepieces, including watches by Accutron, Bulova, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Hamilton and many others, and clocks of all types and sizes ranging from mantle-top versions to grandfather clocks. A master clock maker is on-site for all kinds of repairs, from replacing batteries to fabricating new mechanisms to repair antique clocks.

Wellington & Company Fine Jewelry 505 Royal St., (504) 525-4855 www.wcjewelry.com There’s a large collection of antique, estate and contemporary jewelry, including Tacori engagement rings, Ernst Benz timepieces and a line of Estate Rolex watches. Antique jewelry comes from the Victorian, Edwardian and Art Deco periods, and there is a large selection of diamond filigree rings. Wellington also offers watch and jewelry repairs.

Limousines/ speciaL services American Luxury Limousines (504) 269-5466 www.americanluxury.com Top-of-the-line equipment and courteous chauffeurs who are always on time are the pledges of this company, which provides limousines, minibuses and ground transportation services for weddings, receptions, parties and other events.

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music & entertainment Booking/ production Bone Tone Jazz Band (504) 874-3195 A traditional New Orleans jazz band and brass band, Bone Tone plays for weddings, receptions, parties and other events. Calling themselves “second-line specialists,” the band wears traditional uniforms and plays music designed to make people dance.

Chicken on the Bone Party Band (504) 616-3710 www.chickenonthebone.com This wedding and party band covers classic rock songs and provides entertainment appropriate for all ages. The band wears dandy suits and says it is known for “rockin’ the house and filling the dance floor.”

Creole Country Inc. Music by Fine Arts Ensemble 512 David St., (504) 488-1263 www.creolecountry.com The 34-year-old business has a sausage factory in Mid-City that offers custommade deer sausages as well as 17 brands of sausages.

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Fabrics Second to None 2320 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 674-2600 The fabric store has a team of design professionals to help customers with their home decorating needs, with fabric, trim, drapery hardware, custom iron rods and more.

The Tent Man 2123 Florida St., Mandeville, (985) 6247368, (504) 780-8368 www.tentmantents.com Consultants are on hand to custom design a layout for your event, regardless of size, using stylish tents. The Tent Man also has a variety of accessories to dress up the space, including Italian bistro-style lighting, sidewalls with arched windows, chandeliers and fabric tent liners. The Northshore business also rents dance floors, staging, fans, tables, chairs, linens and party supplies.

Wedding Style Magazine (504) 525-2743 www.stylemywedding.info The publication provides ideas for wedding ceremonies and receptions and covers trends in decor, fashion, photography, cakes and more. It also sponsors one of the largest bridal shows in south Louisiana. (Two

White Oak Productions Inc. 8428 Oak St., (504) 314-6680 www.neworleansweddingbands.com; www.whiteoakproductions.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, festivals and other events. It has working relationships with a long list of entertainers.

party suppLies Big Wheel Novelties Inc. 2712 Florida Ave., Kenner, (504) 464-0523 www.bigwheelnovelties.com Family-owned and -operated since 1983, Big Wheel offers customized favors for weddings and other events, as well as a wide array of novelties for weddings, engagements, bridal showers and other events, second-line umbrellas, parade throws and school supplies.

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LBV Designs (888) 722-2050 www.lbvdesigns.com Custom-designed and handmade accessories for cakes and cupcakes are decorated with Swarovski crystals. The company creates one-of-a-kind wedding cake toppers for brides, as well as jewels for cupcakes, cake monograms, custom art and signature stilettos.

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836 McCruice St., Mandeville, (504) 931-5450 www.fineartsensemble.com Live music is available from a string quartet, duo, soloist or singer and available instruments include piano, organ, violin, cello, harp, flute and trumpet. Ensembles are available for weddings, receptions, cocktail parties and other events.

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www.partybasketno.com There are more than 100 product lines here, including local designs, invitations, stationery, party supplies and gifts. The shop promises a quick turnaround on invitations, and party planning services also are available.

Secondline Handkerchiefs (504) 251-5567 www.secondlinehandkerchiefs.com This Mandeville-based screen-printing business offers custom designs wedding couples can have printed on second-line umbrellas, 100 percent cotton handkerchiefs, T-shirts and other specialty items. Those items also are available for parties, conventions and business meetings.

Szabo’s Party Supplies 1704 Franklin Ave., Gretna, (504) 367-1156 www.szabospartysupplies.com This West Bank party supply store has an extensive selection of professional-grade cake supplies, as well as decorations and other supplies for weddings, bachelorette and bachelor parties, showers, graduations and more. The shop also prints and engraves a wide range of items.

The Wedding Broom Company 8228 Hickory St., (504) 865-9742 www.theweddingbroom.com Many of the items here are one of a kind, and there’s a bridal consultant to help prepare for your wedding. You’ll find a wide range of items for your nuptials, including a bridal arch, wishing well, bridal bells, toasting glasses, wedding brooms, bridal bouquets, corsages and boutonnieres, flower girl baskets, second-line umbrellas, party favors and more.

Party/ recePtion / Wedding Venues 3100 19th St., Metairie, (504) 834-8583 www.andreasrestaurant.com Chef Andrea Apuzzo prepares elegant Italian cuisine for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners or luncheons, and the restaurant has several private rooms for everything from breakfasts to cocktail receptions for up to 500 guests. Off-site catering for up to 1,000 guests also is available.

Antoine’s Restaurant 713 St. Louis St., (504) 581-4422 www.antoines.com Opened in 1840, Antoine’s is the country’s oldest restaurant continually owned and operated by the same family — the descendants of Antoine Alciatore, whose French Creole cuisine attracted the social elite in 19th-century New Orleans. Today Antoine’s has 14 opulent dining rooms uniquely decorated for different themes. The restaurant can accommodate events with up to 700 guests, as well as small parties.

Audubon Nature Institute 6500 Magazine St., (504) 212-5301 www.auduboninstitute.org/weddings There is a variety of venues among the Audubon Nature Institute family that make for lovely backdrops for weddings, receptions and parties, including the Audubon Tea Room, the Audubon Zoo, the Aquarium of the Americas and more. A full range of on-site and off-site catering services is available from the state’s first catering business to be certified as “green caterer” by the Green Restaurant Association.

1001 Toulouse St., (504) 648-6153 www.maisondupuy.com/bistreaux Rent out the entire French Quarter restaurant and bar for a private party for up to 80 guests. Staff describe the cuisine as “inspired comfort food” with an emphasis on fresh local and organic produce. The full bar serves contemporary spirits, top-shelf brands and house-made flavored vodkas.

Bocage Plantation 39050 Hwy. 942, Darrow, (225) 588-8000 www.bocageplantation.com The second-level grand rooms at this 19thcentury mansion in Darrow look out onto the levee fronting the Mississippi River, and double parlors open onto a front gallery with views of the 100-acre plantation. It hosts wedding ceremonies, receptions and dinner parties, providing a venue with American Greek Revival architecture (it was designed by architect James Dakin), 19th-century antiques and chandeliers made by Baccarat and Waterford. It’s also a bed and breakfast.

The Bombay Club 830 Conti St., (504) 586-0972 www.thebombayclub.com This sophisticated martini bar and bistro has a varied menu of food and a long list of cocktail choices — 125 variations of martinis alone. The bar has a picturesque courtyard for weddings and receptions, and provides full catering and beverage services. The bar, tucked away in the carriageway of the Prince Conti Hotel, serves food and cocktails seven days a week, and has live entertainment every evening.

Quarter restaurant, where opera singers accompanied by a pianist entertain as guests dine on chef Duke LoCicero’s Italian cuisine. The restaurant hosts rehearsal dinners and other private parties.

The Chicory 610 S. Peters, (504) 521-8055 www.thechicoryvenue.com Exposed-brick walls and a location in the Warehouse District give this full-service events venue and catering service a genuine New Orleans ambience. It has 9,000 square feet of party space and four elegantly appointed rooms. It hosts weddings, receptions, dinner parties and other events. Full-service catering is available — including food, bar service, room setup and tableware.

Club XLIV at Champions Square 1500 Girod St., (504) 587-3663 www.superdome.com/clubxliv This private lounge and special events venue in the heart of Champions Square near the Superdome provides the backdrop of the New Orleans Saints’ Super Bowl win for all types of parties. It has modern furnishings, illuminated bars, specialty lighting, audio, video and more.

The Columns Hotel 3811 St. Charles Ave., (504) 899-9308 www.thecolumns.com Couples can get married on the front lawn and have a reception in the ballroom of the 18thcentury Italianate Victorian boutique hotel. Full catering services are available, from food and bar service, to entertainment. The hotel also offers guest rooms.

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144 Bourbon St., (504) 522-0111 www.bourbonhouse.com The seafood restaurant and oyster bar serves fresh Gulf seafood and New Orleans cuisine, and has a variety of menus available for on-site wedding receptions, bridal luncheons, parties and other events. An experienced staff helps plan a menu, procuring flower arrangements and working out logistics of audio/visual equipment.

3700 Orleans Ave., Suite C, (504) 483-6314 Cork & Bottle wine store and Clever lounge offer a wide assortment of microbrews, sparkling wines and Champagnes. There are private classes, Wine Sense classes, free tastings and more.

Broussard’s Restaurant and Courtyard 819 Conti St., (504) 581-3866 www.broussards.com Wedding receptions can be held in Broussard’s private courtyard or in the elegant rooms inside. There also are spaces for cocktail parties, bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners and other events with guest lists of 20 to 500 people. The cuisine blends French, Spanish, Indian, Caribbean, Cajun and Creole influences, and the restaurant’s architecture, location in the heart of the French Quarter and its tradition of fine dining with attentive service have made it a popular spot for almost a century.

Courtyard on the Ridge 407 Folse St., Harahan, (504) 737-6660 www.courtyardontheridge.com Handmade hors d’oeuvres and foods cooked fresh from scratch are available at this fullservice wedding reception and banquet venue.

The courtyard offers French Quarter ambience, and the facility has a two-acre parking lot.

Creole Queen Paddlewheeler Poydras Street Wharf at Riverwalk Marketplace, (504) 529-4567 www.creolequeen.com; www.bigeasy.com The Mississippi River paddlewheeler hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, showers and bachelor and bachelorette parties evoking the romance of 19th-century New Orleans. The decor is elegant, and the boat provides event coordinators and full catering services.

Crescent City Brewhouse 527 Decatur St., (504) 522-0571 www.crescentcitybrewhouse.com The restaurant can accommodate group lunches, dinners and reception-style events for groups of 25 to 500. The menu is filled with innovative New Orleans cuisine, and there’s an oyster bar. Live jazz plays nightly.

Degas House Courtyard & Inn 2306 Esplanade Ave., (504) 821-5009 www.degashouse.com On the National Register of Historic Places, Degas House — where French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas lived and worked when he was in New Orleans — hosts weddings and receptions in its courtyard and cocktail parties, bridal luncheons and other events in its gallery and grand parlors. The house also is a bed and breakfast and offers guided tours.

Dickie Brennan’s Steakhouse 716 Iberville St., (504) 522-2467 www.dickiebrennanssteakhouse.com Prime steaks done New Orleans-style top the menu, but the French Quarter restaurant also offers Gulf seafood and dishes made with local ingredients. There are six private dining rooms for events with guest lists of 10 to 60, and there is no rental fee. The staff will customize food and beverage menus for your event and work with local vendors to book entertainment, rent audio/visual equipment and provide floral arrangements.

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots 1751 Gentilly Blvd., (504) 948-1285 www.fgno.com Versatile floor plans allow for parties of all sizes,

Chateau Golf & Country Club 3600 Chateau Blvd., Kenner, (504) 467-1351 www.chateaugcc.com The 50,000-square-foot club house offers venues for events large and small, including wedding receptions, balls and private parties. There’s a restaurant and bar and parking for more than 500 vehicles. The country club also has a golf course, tennis center and swimming pool.

Chef Duke’s Cafe Giovanni 117 Decatur St., (504) 529-2154 www.cafegiovanni.com There’s a romantic ambience at this French

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Fleur de Lis Event Center 1645 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 626-9118 www.fleurdeliseventcenter.com Specializing in weddings, the event center offers a wedding coordinator to help with details, in-house catering and alcohol service and a DJ, and can recommend cake bakeries, photographers, videographers and florists. The party rooms (the largest accommodates up to 500 guests) have starlit ceilings, and there’s a courtyard outside.

The Foundry 333 St. Joseph St., (504) 586-1309 www.thefoundryvenue.com Chef Horst Pfeifer owns and operates this private events and full-service catering venue in the Warehouse District. The 13,000-square-foot facility can accommode weddings, receptions, seated dinners for up to 750 guests or events for up to 1,200, as well as smaller events. The full-service Bella Luna catering company has an on-site kitchen.

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3711 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, (504) 340-4109 www.fourcolumns.com The full-service reception hall can accommodate events for parties of 50 to 1,500 people. In business for more than 35 years, The Four Columns offers full catering services both on and off premises.

Galvez Restaurant 914 N. Peters St., (504) 595-3400 www.galvezrestaurant.com The Spanish-continental restaurant and bar in the French Quarter offers views of the Mississippi River. The atrium room has a wraparound terrace balcony, a cathedral ceiling with clouds painted on it, vaulted arching windows and a mural depicting old New Orleans scenes. It can accommodate up to 150 people. The restaurant also has private dining rooms for luncheons, cocktail parties, group dinners and other events. The menu is diverse, blending the culinary traditions of Spain, France and the Caribbean.

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418 N. Peters St., (504) 529-5617 www.hardrock.com/neworleans The Satchmo Room and balcony provide views of the French Quarter and Mississippi River and host weddings, receptions and parties for 50 to 225 guests. Customized event packages are available, as well as group meals for any occasion.

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 party — and offers a complete range of services: catering, wedding cakes, music, floral arrangements, guest rooms, party themes, photography and more.

Hilton St. Charles Hotel 333 St. Charles Ave., (504) 524-8890 www.hhstcharles.com The Hilton St. Charles in the Central Business District offers a variety of venues for weddings, receptions, parties and meetings for up to 200 people. The historic building that houses the boutique hotel was built in the 1920s and has been restored. Amenities include a terrace, indoor pool, hot tub and a restaurant owned and operated by chef John Besh. Event planning and catering services are available.

Hotel Monteleone 214 Royal St., (504) 523-3341 www.hotelmonteleone.com The grand ballrooms available for wedding receptions mix French Quarter style with New Orleans tradition. Other spaces are available for other parties and events. The hotel also offers luxury rooms for the wedding party and their guests.

House of Blues

225 Decatur St., (504) 310-4988 www.hob.com/neworleans Weddings, receptions and other parties can be held in the Voodoo Garden, the Parish upstairs, the Music Hall or Foundation Room at the House of Blues. With one of the largest collections of folk art in the country, House of Blues is a colorful backdrop for a range of occasions, and the venue has an on-site coordinator, logistics manager and service staff that can arrange everything except the photographer. Ask about specials at hotels associated with the House of Blues.

House of Broel 2220 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-5220 www.houseofbroel.com Complete wedding planning and catering are available at this events venue in a Victorian mansion on St. Charles Avenue. There’s a dollhouse museum in the house, as well as a wedding chapel.

Hyatt Regency New Orleans 601 Loyola Ave., (504) 561-1234 www.neworleans.hyatt.com A renovation completed in October 2011 doubled the space available for parties, meetings and events at the Central Business District hotel. There are two 25,000-squarefoot ballrooms available for weddings and receptions, and executive chef Eric Damidot’s team offers bespoke menus featuring fresh, locally sourced produce, house-baked breads and pastries and more.

Joey K’s 3001 Magazine St., (504) 891-0997 www.joeyksrestaurant.com An upstairs party room with a wraparound balcony overlooking Magazine Street can accommodate up to 60 guests for rehearsal dinners, bridal showers or luncheons and other events. The restaurant’s menu offers a range of home-style cuisine.

Joy Theater 1200 Canal St., (504) 528-9569 www.thejoytheater.com

Built in 1947 as a single-screen movie theater, the Joy Theater reopened Dec. 28, 2011 as a multi-purpose venue available for wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners, parties and entertainment events. The venue has a stage, flexible seating configurations, audio/ visual equipment, a 28-foot screen that can be used to show a video or photographs, and a marquee and posters outside to highlight your function. The in-house catering team can help plan your event.

La Maison du Lac 7412 Lakeshore Drive, (504) 309-0700 www.lamaisondulacevents.com With 2,000 square feet of venue space inside and another 6,000 square feet outside, La Maison du Lac, overlooking Lake Pontchartrain, can accommodate parties with up to 350 guests. The bridal couple can even charter the Confidential Lady, a 73-foot yacht, for the wedding ceremony, and return to shore for the reception.

Le Meritage Restaurant 1001 Toulouse St., (504) 522-8800 www.lemeritage.com Chef Michael Farrell will help you plan a winecentric menu of small and large plates, with wine pairings for each dish. Le Meritage in the Maison Dupuy Hotel has a private courtyard, views of the French Quarter and offers complimentary parking.

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Louisiana Castle (504) 455-8700 www.louisianacastle.com A replica of an English Norman keep, Louisiana Castle hosts wedding ceremonies outside on its front lawn and receptions in its glass-enclosed ballroom. The castle provides the decor, and there’s an outdoor sound system for lawn weddings. The reception package includes a wedding cake, groom’s cake, a DJ and catering.

Magnolia Plantation 818 Elmwood Park Blvd., Harahan, (504) 733-5020 www.magnolia-plantation.com The special event facility hosts wedding ceremonies and receptions, parties, business events and more. The facility can accommodate up to 300 seated guests, and there are separate rooms for the wedding ceremony and the reception. The venue provides the decor, and live bands and DJs are allowed.

Maison Dupuy Hotel 1001 Toulouse St., (504) 586-8000 www.maisondupuy.com Maison Dupuy Hotel’s sizeable courtyard with a large fountain is a popular spot for wedding ceremonies and receptions for up to 200 guests. There also are elegant rooms inside for sit-down dinners, cocktail parties and other events. Event planners are available to take care of the details, and chef Michael Farrell prepares all food items on

Manning’s the Place to Eat, Drink and Cheer 519 Fulton St., (504) 593-8118 www.harrahsneworleans.com Perfect for a bachelor party and other special events, this 210-seat Warehouse District restaurant founded by former Saints quarterback Archie Manning has several sports-themed areas for parties — ask about the 17 leather recliners in the End Zone! — and a menu of Mississippi Delta comfort foods with Creole twists. There’s also a French-style courtyard, the Stadium Club party venue and dining in Archie’s Room.

Martinique Bistro 5908 Magazine St., (504) 891-8495 www.martiniquebistro.com The Caribbean-French cuisine here is made with local produce and seafood, and both on-site and off-site catering is available. Private parties, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers and receptions can be held in the newly renovated restaurant or its lush courtyard.

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Mojitos Rum Bar & Grill 437 Esplanade Ave., (504) 252-4800 www.mojitosnola.com Located on historic Frenchmen Street, this full-service restaurant, bar and music venue has a dining room, two bars and a tropical courtyard for engagement parties, wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners and other special events. The menu features Caribbean and Creole cuisine with a Latin twist.

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100 Country Club Drive, Abita Springs, (985) 892-3300 www.moneyhill.com The golf and country club facility offers venues for wedding ceremonies and receptions in a natural setting overlooking a 150-acre spring-fed lake. The staff offers full-service catering, including food choices presented in an eclectic style and full bar service.

Musee Conti 917 Conti St., (504) 525-2605 www.neworleanswaxmuseum.com There’s a historical wax museum on the first floor of the French Quarter building, and the Legend Room, a venue for wedding receptions, seated events and parties. The room has cypress beams, exposed-brick walls and hardwood floors. The museum partners with a neighboring courtyard to provide a space for traditional wedding ceremonies.

The National World War II Museum 945 Magazine St., (504) 528-1944 www.nationalww2museum.org This growing complex has several venues for weddings, including The Stage Door Canteen & Atrium, American Sector restaurant and patio, the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion and, later this year, the Louisiana Memorial Pavilion. Chef John Besh heads the full-service catering department. There’s a full-service pastry kitchen, on-site parking, an in-house band, experienced servers, A/V technicians and more.

New Orleans Athletic Club 222 N. Rampart St., (504) 525-2375 www.neworleansathleticclub.com The elegant upstairs ballroom — with

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BocageA Magical Plantation Wedding Experience

Imagine your special day at a National Historic Landmark. The Bocage Plantation began its legacy over 200 years ago. We know you will cherish this day for the rest of your life as you share this with your friends and family. Let us help you plan the wedding experience of a lifetime as we take you back to Louisiana as it was in the 1800’s. Bocage is a 7,000 sq. ft. historic building that allows for a glorious backdrop for a romantic and memorable setting for your wedding. www.bocageplantation.com (225) 473-4445 • (225) 588-8000 info@bocageplantation.com

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833 Poydras St., (504) 620-4126 www.lepavillon.com This opulently decorated hotel in the Central Business District specializes in weddings and special events and has designer suites and luxury guest rooms. The hotel provides customized menus for wedding receptions, parties and other events, a professional butler staff and an experienced events coordinator to make sure all the details are in place.

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chandeliers, a lot of floor space, and floor-toceiling glass doors with balconies — is the favorite spot for weddings and receptions at this historic building. The athletic club also has other venues, such as a rooftop area, library and bar, for smaller events, and the Romanesque indoor pool makes a lovely backdrop for photographs.

New Orleans City Park 1 Palm Drive, (504) 482-4888 www.neworleanscitypark.com There are several picturesque spots you can choose for your wedding, reception or party. The 1,300-acre park, which has the world’s largest collection of mature live oaks, includes the botanical garden, the peristyle, the amusement park, Popp bandstand, Storyland, Parkview Terrace and more. Catering services are available.

New Orleans Ladies Ballroom 1771 Stumpf Blvd., Terrytown, (504) 366-3112 An events venue on the West Bank, the ballroom offers wedding packages complete with catering, specialized menus and spirits. The hall is available for wedding ceremonies, receptions, parties, banquets and luncheons. Couples who book their wedding ceremony at the ballroom get a half-hour free.

New Orleans Museum of Art

Oak Alley Plantation, Restaurant & Inn 3645 Hwy. 18, River Road, Vacherie, (225) 265-2151 www.oakalleyplantation.org A quarter-mile-long canopy of live oak trees introduces visitors to the antebellum mansion

The private residence can accommodate parties of up to 275 guests and has rooms for up to 10 people for overnight stays. Customizable packages are available.

Ogden Museum of Southern Art

Jackson Brewery, 600 Decatur St., fourth level, (504) 525-3000 www.riverviewroom.com Exchange wedding vows and hold a reception in a room overlooking the Mississippi River and the French Quarter. The venue also is available for rehearsal dinners, anniversary parties and other events. Full-service catering is available.

925 Camp St., (504) 539-9600 www.ogdenmuseum.org There is a number of areas in the museum where you can hold a wedding, reception, parties and other events. The Patrick F. Taylor Library is a 19th-century building, and the Stephen Goldring Hall, which houses the Ogden’s art collections, has a contemporary design.

Ormond Plantation 13786 River Road, Destrehan, (985) 764-8544 www.plantation.com The French West Indies-style mansion dates to 1789, and has been restored to the elegance it had when the indigo-turned-sugar plantation hosted officials of the Spanish and Louisiana governments. Now a bed and breakfast, restaurant and events venue, the mansion sits on a 16-acre site and hosts weddings and receptions and private parties, providing full-service catering. Outdoor wedding setups are available in a courtyard or on the front lawn, with a pavilion for the reception (or inclement weather).

Palace Cafe 605 Canal St., (504) 523-1661 www.palacecafe.com Located in the historic Werlein Music Building on Canal Street, Palace Cafe has private dining rooms on the third floor of the building for parties of 10 to 100. The Grande Fleur De Lis room has stained-glass doors, ornate mouldings, sparkling chandeliers and a view overlooking Canal Street. The restaurant staff will arrange a dining and beverage menu for your event and will work with other vendors to coordinate floral arrangements, entertainment and audio/visual needs.

Race & Religious 510 Race St., (504) 523-0890 www.raceandreligious.com This events venue of three buildings and a courtyard hosts weddings, receptions, parties, showers, rehearsal dinners and other events.

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Rosy’s Jazz Hall Events and Catering 500 Valence St., (504) 896-7679 www.rosysjazzhall.com This former 1970s music hall, with exposedbrick walls, hardwood floors and photography by Herman Leonard, features a two-story atrium, often used for wedding ceremonies, as well as an indoor balcony and outdoor New Orleansstyle courtyard for weddings, receptions and other events. In-house chefs create menus with cuisines ranging from New Orleans to Old World to contemporary.

Royal Palm Fountain Park Centre, 1901 Manhattan Blvd., Harvey, (504) 644-4100 www.royalpalmfpc.com Wedding ceremonies and receptions can be held inside, outside in a courtyard with cascading fountains, or in ballrooms. Smaller banquet rooms offer options for bridal luncheons, rehearsal dinners, showers and other events. Royal Palm can accommodate events of 50 to 1,000 guests. The staff can help coordinate details such as flowers, catering and more.

Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans 300 Bourbon St., (504) 586-0300 www.sonesta.com The on-site wedding coordinator can help with the details of your wedding, reception, bridal luncheon, rehearsal dinner or other event. The French Quarter hotel offers wedding packages, and there are several picturesque locations for your wedding ceremony, including an interior courtyard with a fountain, and the Fleur de Lis Suite, which has a courtyard and access to a balcony overlooking Bourbon Street. Customdesigned wedding cakes also are available.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy. W, Destin, Fla., (866) 931-3678 www.sandestin.com/weddings Wedding ceremony and reception venue options are wide-ranging, from the beach to a bay, as well as lawns, terraces overlooking the bay, poolside, ballrooms or private party rooms. The resort also offers full-service wedding planning and catering.

The Sheraton New Orleans Hotel

Newlywed fireworks start with a ceremony and reception at the storied Rosy’s Jazz Hall.

500 Canal St., (504) 525-2500 www.sheratonneworleans.com A wedding-planning expert is on staff to customize your wedding and reception. Venues include the Armstrong Ballroom, which has a skylight, high ceilings and a 20-foot wall of windows offering views of the French Quarter and Mississippi River. The Waterbury Ballroom is elegantly appointed with sparkling chandeliers. Other party rooms also are available. The hotel’s catering team can handle a range of culinary styles and will customize menus. The hotel has 1,110 guest rooms and

offers a complimentary honeymoon suite to couples who get married there, and discounted room rates for their guests.

Smilie’s 5725 Jefferson Hwy., Harahan, (504) 733-3000 www.smiliesrestaurant.com This family restaurant in Elmwood has a special room with an arch for exchanging wedding vows and plenty of space for the reception. The menu includes Italian and seafood dishes, and catering services include a full bar, a wedding cake, a DJ and more. The restaurant also hosts smaller events and parties.

Steamboat Natchez Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River, (504) 569-1431 www.steamboatnatchez.com Bridal couples can get married by the captain aboard the Steamboat Natchez as the calliope plays “Here Comes the Bride.” The 265-footlong steam-powered sternwheel riverboat also hosts showers, rehearsal dinners and other events, whether you want to charter the entire boat, book a private room or use the top deck overlooking the French Quarter. The chef and service staff can provide all the services you need.

Timberland Country Club 1 Timberlane Drive, Gretna, (504) 367-5010 www.timberlanecc.com Full-service event planning and catering services are available for weddings, receptions, showers, luncheons and other events. Wedding packages can be customized, and the culinary team can incorporate family recipes into your party menu. The ballroom in the clubhouse can accommodate up to 150 guests and has a dance floor, elegant decor and windows overlooking a lush golf course. The ballroom can be joined with the adjoining Mixed Grill, which features a full bar and local art, to host events for up to 250.

Tomas Bistro 755 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 527-0942 www.tomasbistro.com A beautiful private room with with a courtyard attached is available for private events, and the location is in walking distance of most downtown hotels. The cuisine is Creole.

Tommy’s Cuisine & Wine Bar 746 Tchoupitoulas St., (504) 581-1103 www.tommysneworleans.com There are six rooms available for rehearsal dinners, cocktail parties and other events for 10 to 150 guests, and the staff at this Warehouse District restaurant can help with planning, including floral arrangements, decorations, audio/visual equipment and more. The cuisine is classic Creole Italian, and the wine bar has a choice of 150 different wines by the bottle, 20 wines by the glass and a full-service bar.

Vianne’s Tea House 544 Girod St., Mandeville, (985) 624-5683 www.viannes.com The manager of this international tea house and restaurant is a wedding planner. The business can host weddings, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners/brunches, teas and other events. There are various rooms honoring countries with a history and culture of tea, and custom menus are available. page 23

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1 Collins Diboll Circle, (504) 658-4139 www.noma.org The New Orleans Museum of Art features 101-year-old Beaux Arts architecture, opulent interior design and a permanent collection of more than 40,000 works of art. The grand, double-wing staircase is a favorite spot for wedding photographs, and the various spaces inside and ouside the museum can accommodate up to 1,200 guests or smaller sit-down gatherings, cocktail parties and other events. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden boasts 60 sculptures spread through 5 acres of footpaths, lagoons, bridges and fauna.

and grounds of this historic plantation. The restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch, and caters special events such as wedding receptions. A National Historic Landmark, Oak Alley plantation was built in 1839 and is located along the Mississippi River.

You and your guests are cordially invited to join us in preparation of your special day

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Whether you’re planning an event or banquet for 15 or for 225 people, the best place for your private or corporate party is here at the Bombay Club.

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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 100 people for a sit-down dinner or up to 225 for a cocktail style reception.

The Bombay Club itself is also available for a complete buyout to accommodate up to 175 people.

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Vintage Court 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington, (985) 871-0495 www.vintagecourtwedding.com The renovated 1890s Catholic churchturned-events venue is located on 9 acres of of live oak trees and lush gardens. Couples can get married under a 275-year-old live oak or in front of a century-old stone grotto. On-site catering, a personal coordinator, a uniformed wait staff and an in-house DJ are among the services offered.

Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar 1009 Poydras St., (504) 309-6530 www.walk-ons.com The Roux House at this Central Business District sports bar and restaurant is a 2,500-square-foot space which can hold wedding receptions and other events with up to 350 guests. There’s a 10-foot-wide wraparound balcony that’s big enough for 150 people. There’s also a DJ booth and stage area. Walk-Ons also has facilities for events as small as dinner parties and as large as class reunions.

facials, massages, waxing and other spa treatments. Earthsavers also offers makeup application. The stores feature a wide selection of skin, hair and body care products, as well as aromatherapy oils and burners, candles, lounge wear, shoes and gifts.

Electric Sun Tanning and Hair Salon 5163 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, Suite B, (504) 398-7300 Located in Algiers, the full-service hair and tanning salon offers haircutting, coloring and highlighting services, as well as late-evening hours. UV tanning, sun-free tanning and tanning products also are available.

Fifi Mahony’s 934 Royal St., (504) 525-4343 www.fifimahonys.com The wig and makeup emporium sells wigs, hair pieces, cosmetics and accessories. The shop has an in-house wig stylist, and offers cutting and styling services as well as incorporating hair pieces into your hair. Makeup artist Nikki McCoy is available for lash application or complete makeup application.

SalonS/ SpaS/ Beauty

H2O Salon and Spa

Beehive Hair Studio

441 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 835-4377, www.h2osalon-spa.com The full-service salon and spa offers haircutting, coloring and styling services, and the spa provides Mystic Tan, Right Smile whitening, a full array of spa services and products by Dermed, Somme, Kerastase and Paul Mitchell.

628 Orange St., (504) 565-5309 www.facebook.com/pages/beehive-hairstudio/231508210533 This beauty salon offers updos and makeup applications for weddings and special occasions, men’s and women’s haircuts, color and highlights services, Keratin treatments and more. It also sells Pureology and Shinbi Japanese hair care products.

Belladonna Day Spa & Retail Therapy

CBD Dental Care Inc. 316 Baronne St., (504) 525-9990 www.cbddentalcare.com Located in the heart of the Central Business District, this dental practice offers Zoom! teeth whitening, crowns, veneers, cleanings, fillings and more.

Cut Loose Hair Studio 5537 Canal Blvd., (504) 486-8255 The full-service Aveda concept salon in Lakeview provides a slate of hair care services, including haircutting, coloring, highlighting and styling. Makeup application is available, and a range of Aveda products are for sale.

Earthsavers Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 835-0225; The Premier Centre, 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., (504) 899-8555 www.earthsaversonline.com The 20-year-old relaxation spa and store offers products and services to help customers build their beauty from the inside out. Spa services include manicures, pedicures,

536 Bienville St., (504) 522-3318 www.kinetixspasalon.com A popular spot for bridal parties (it averages 10 to 20 per month), the spa and salon offers haircutting, coloring and styling, as well manicures, pedicures, massages, facials, waxing, manual dermabrasion, hot-towel shaves and a steam room. The French Quarter salon was listed among ELLE magazine’s list of the country’s Top 100 Salons in August 2011.

Celebrate Your Wedding After Hours! From small, intimate gatherings of 50 to larger receptions of 1,000, After Hours can do it all!

Le Visage Day Spa 8110 Hampson St., (504) 265-8018 www.levisagedayspaneworleans.com On-site and off-site services are available for bridal parties. The Riverbend day spa also offers bridal spa packages, as well as makeup application, manicures, pedicures, facials, waxing, relaxation services and more.

Call 266-2417 to book your wedding reception at the Louisiana Children’s Museum today.

Magazine St. Barber Shop

www.lcm.org • (504) 523-1357 • 420 Julia St., NOLA

4224 Magazine St., (504) 267-7823 www.magazinestbarbershop.com This old-school barber shop Uptown offers men’s haircuts, hot-towel shaves and precision beard trims in a laid-back atmosphere.

Make Me Up! 3426 Magazine St., (504) 891-9688 www.makemeupnola.com Services at this Uptown cosmetics studio include makeup applications and lessons, bridal makeovers, facials, waxing and bridal parties. The store sells makeup by Smashbox, Paula Dorf, Kevyn Aucoin and Glominerals and skin care products by Glotherapeutics. Services are available in studio or on location.

My Spa By the Park

Please contact for availability & bridal consultations.

6312 Argonne Blvd., (504) 482-2219 www.myspabythepark.com

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2900 Magazine St., (504) 891-4393 www.belladonnadayspa.com Massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing and makeup application are among the spa services available, plus a variety of special spa packages and body rituals for bridal parties. The retail boutique offers a wide array of spa products, home decor, pet supplies and gifts.

Kinetix Spa Salon

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YOUR MOST CHERISHED dreams will become reality when you choose Ormond Plantation for your wedding or special event. Imagine exchanging vows among the massive oaks of a 300 year-old Mississippi River plantation in the heart of Louisiana's German coast. You and your guests will step into a magical world that includes an antique-filled historic home with five elegantly appointed guest suites, fragrant gardens, our Grand Pavillion, and so much more. Our staff is dedicated to making your wedding and reception second to none. Select from our standard menu items or we can customize a menu just for you. Whether you are planning a gala event or a simple intimate celebration, we work hard to make your special day most memorable.

Weddings, Receptions, Bridal Showers, Rehearsal Dinners

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Relaxation, beauty and well-being are the goals at this Lakeview spa and salon. Hair services include keratin treatment, and spa services include manicures, pedicures, makeup application, massages, facials, waxing, body treatments, Obagi skin-care products and more. There also is a retail store with gifts, and there are party facilities.

Peaceful Buddha Day Spa 4303 Canal St., (504) 322-2482 www.peacefulbuddhadayspa.com Services at this day spa in Mid-City include massages, facials, waxing, reflexology, manicures and pedicures.

Planet Beach Uptown 5300 Tchoupitoulas St., Suite F7, (504) 891-8267 www.planetbeach.com The automated contemporary spa offers a range of services to rejuvenate skin, body and mind, including UV therapy, massages, facials and more.

Salon D’Ingianni

skin as well as general medical dermatology treatments for acne, warts, rashes, cancer and other conditions.

Spa Isbell 1245 Magazine St., (504) 595-5009 www.spa-isbell.com Housed in a converted 18th-century residence in the Lower Garden District, this full-service salon and spa has an extensive menu. Hair services include cutting, coloring and highlighting, perms, straighteners, Keratin treatments and up-dos. Makeup application is available as well as manicures and pedicures, spray tans, facials, peels, microdermabrasion and a range of massages and body treatments. Spa packages are available.

Stardust Salon 1904 Magazine St., (504) 525-7777 www.stardustneworleans.com An eclectic group of stylists and a special events team work together to make sure you get the right cut and style for you. The salon also carries Bumble and Bumble, Keratin Complex and Moroccanoil products.

1827 Hickory Ave., Suite C, Harahan, (504) 737-7116 www.salondingianni.com The full-service beauty salon specializes in hair cutting and coloring services and hair extensions, and will accommodate wedding parties. The salon also offers full-body waxing, manicures, pedicures and makeup application.

Tisa Beauty Bar

Salon Diversions

Westbank Plastic Surgery LLC

838 Royal St., (504) 299-0040 www.salondiversions.com Wedding packages for hair and makeup are available at this full-service hair salon. The Aveda concept salon offers a full range of haircutting, coloring and styling services — and there’s free Wi-Fi so you can work on your honeymoon plans while you’re waiting. Uptown Dermatology and Aesthetics, 3434 Prytania St., Suite 310, (504) 897-5899 www.uptowndermatologyandaesthetics.com The office offers cosmetic dermatology treatments and procedures to help rejuvenate

1111 Medical Center Blvd., Suite S640, Marrero, (504) 349-6460 www.westbankplasticsurgery.com Cosmetic procedures, reconstructive surgery and microsurgery are available, including abdominoplasty, breast reconstruction, Botox and Juvederm treatments and lipsuction. The private practice also treats skin cancers and malignant melanoma.

Wink Eyelash Bar & Makeup Studio 517 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 459-9465 www.thedailywink.com Located in Old Metairie, this beauty bar special-

Town & Country Travel Inc.

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Box.Paper.Scissor 3638 Magazine St., (504) 891-4664 www.boxpaperscissor.com Dedicated to creative package design, this store offers a collection of wrapping paper, stationery and art books. Its services include gift wrapping, concierge service with drop-off, pick-up and shipping options. Event consultations are available.

Gem Printing Co. 1904 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 831-1762 www.gemprinting.com Opened in 1918 and operated by the same local family for four generations, Gem specializes in printing for weddings, engagements, parties and other events. It also has a range of wedding accessories including ring bearer pillows, flower girl baskets, guest books, cake knives, garters and more. The company also does personalized printing on napkins, cups, koozies, second-line umbrellas and handkerchiefs, glasses, matches, key chains and magnets.

Rudman’s Gifts 741 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 833-1286 www.rudmans.com The shop offers printing services for wedding invitations, napkins, programs and stationery. It also stocks a wide variety — more than 200 vendors are represented — of wedding accessories, stationery products, greeting cards and gifts.

Scriptly Speaking By appointment, (985) 951-9005 Alysia Fortier offers almost 20 different styles of scripting for hand-addressing envelopes for invitations, save-the-date mailings, place cards, gift tags and more.

Scriptura Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 219-1113; 5423 Magazine St., (504) 897-1555 www.scriptura.com The store’s graphic artists can custom-design invitations for weddings and other events, and letterpress them on-site (at the Uptown store). The full-service stationer also has a large selection of wedding and party invitations, save-the-date cards and New Orleans-themed items exclusive to Scriptura. There are also journals, writing papers, handmade photo albums and gifts.

travel agencieS Adventures in New Orleans

Specialty cakes — including unique designs for weddings — are made from scratch at Flour Power Confectionery.

414 Canal St., (504) 523-9745 www.neworleansadventuretours.com You can book a variety of tours in one stop at the business bordering the French Quarter. The company offers tickets for swamp tours, ghost tours, jazz cruises and tours of New Orleans or nearby plantations. It also rents scooters.

723 Aurora Ave., Metairie, (504) 838-8702 www.townandcountrytravelinc.com A destination wedding and honeymoon specialist is on staff to help couples plan their wedding ceremony and celebration in a range of locations. Town & Country is a preferred Sandals travel agency and can arrange a variety of packages for couples and their guests. 3221 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-7000 www.travelcentralvacations.com This travel agency can help you plan your honeymoon, destination wedding, bachelorette and bachelor party trips or vacations. The American Express agency says it has thousands of exclusive travel offers.

Wedding cakeS/ BakerieS/ confectionerieS Blue Frog Chocolates 5707 Magazine St., (504) 269-5707 www.bluefrogchocolates.com Gourmet chocolates, candy-covered nuts, novelty sweets and other confections can be purchased individually or on party trays, in gift baskets and as party favors. There’s also a variety of gifts, and the shop hosts tasting parties.

Flour Power Confectionery 2101 Paris Road, Chalmette, (504) 276-9095 www.flourpowernola.com Specialty cakes are the focus at this bakery, which won the Bride’s Choice Award 2012 from The Knot and Wedding Wire. Custom wedding and groom’s cakes are available, and the confectioner will set up consultations and tastings for the bridal couple. All ingredients are fresh and all cakes are made from scratch.

Haydel’s Bakery 4037 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 837-0190; (800) 442-1342 www.haydelbakery.com For three generations and more than 50 years, experienced pastry chefs and design specialists at Haydel’s have provided wedding cakes, groom’s cakes, and other specialty cakes, as well as pastries, king cakes, cookies and pralines.

The Kupcake Factory 800 Metairie Road, Suite Q, Metairie, (504) 267-4990; 819 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 464-8884; 6233 S. Claiborne Ave., (504) 267-3328 www.thekupcakefactory.com Everything at this specialty bakery is made fresh from scratch daily and can be made to-order, including requests for vegan, sugar-free and gluten-free products. The bakery specializes in gourmet cupcakes, wedding cakes, specialoccasion and sculpted cakes. Other items available by request include cake pops, pastries, pies and cookies.

La Louisiane Bakery 9643 Jefferson Hwy., (504) 739-7872 www.lalouisianebakery.com Wedding cakes, special-occasion cakes, desserts, breakfast pastries and a large assortment of freshly made breads are available. Everything is made fresh daily, and no preservatives are used. page 27

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5421 Magazine St., (504) 891-8992 Exclusive skin-care products such as True Cosmetics and Luzern Pure Cosmeceutical Skincare are available at this beauty salon, as well as makeup consultations, makeovers, makeup application and airbrush tanning.

izes in airbrush makeup artistry and eyelash extensions, and provides makeup application and beauty services for weddings, balls, proms and other events. You can try it out during a makeup and martini mixer held at the studio once a month; partygoers get a makeover and personal photo shoot — along with complimentary martinis.

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Box.Paper.Scissor is a unique welcoming space devoted to , stocking a brilliantly curated collection of gift wrap, lifestyle and art books, with a special selection of stationery.

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DINNER SERVED NIGHTLY • MON-SUN 5:30-10 Outstanding menu selections and exceptional service for your ceremony and reception. Broussards offers elegant private dining rooms perfect for your rehearsal dinner, ceremony, and reception.

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custom cupcake

3 locations:

819 W. Esplanade Ave, Kenner 6233 S. Claiborne Ave, Uptown 800 Metairie Rd, Metairie

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Maurice French Pastries 3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, (504) 8851526; 4949 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, (504) 455-0830 www.mauricefrenchpastries.com French chef Jean-Luc Albin honed his skills at a succession of top hotels and restaurants before purchasing Maurice French Pastries in 1989. He combines fresh, high-quality ingredients and decades of experience to create wedding cakes, specialty cakes and a variety of pastries.

Petite Cupcakes and Events LLP 2766 Belle Chasse Hwy., Suite A9, Gretna, (504) 233-3020 www.petite-cupcakes.com Customers will find a variety of gourmet cupcakes as well as custom cakes, cake pops, cake truffles, king cakes, cheesecakes and cakes for dogs at this bakery and catering company, which specializes in weddings, military and retirement parties and other events. The company will set up cupcake bars and kid parties in its store.

Sweet NOLA Cupcakes 7901 Earhart Blvd., (504) 309-7109 www.sweetnolacupcakes.com The family-owned bakery and pastry shop sells groom’s cakes, personalized cakes for special occasions, petit fours, cookies and coffee.

Zoe’s Bakery 118 W. 32nd Ave., Covington, (985) 892-5570, www.zoesbakery.com This Northshore bakery and pastry shop provides consultations to make sure couples get the perfect wedding and groom’s cakes for their special day. The bakery also makes custom shower cakes, specialized pastries and wedding party favors.

Dyle Films 6390 Gen. Diaz St., (504) 813-4183 www.dylefilms.com This videographer will film all wedding-related events, from showers and parties to the marriage ceremony and reception.

Eau Claire Photographics 641 N. Alexander St., (504) 432-7879 www.eauphoto.com With a classic yet modern style, Eau Claire focuses on capturing on film the emotion of events. The photo studio offers full-day photojournalistic wedding photo packages and wedding albums. It also does engagement and traditional bridal shoots.

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Neil Hurd Photography 743 Bonnabel Blvd., Metairie, (504) 828-4882, www.neilhurd.com The Metairie studio offers photography for weddings, receptions, parties and other events, and has on-site printing facilities.

NOLA Paparazzi Photo and Video Booth 1704 Franklin Ave., Gretna, (504) 231-7972 www.nolapaparazzi.com Wedding guests can mug for the camera and take the photo strips as mementos (or leave them for the newlyweds) as well as record a short video for the wedding couple with this two-in-one photo/video booth. The locally owned rental company delivers the booth, sets it up and, at the end of the event, breaks it down and removes it.

Nola PhotoBooth Rental — Romaguera Photography 2319 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 264-3686 www.nolaphotoboothrental.com Romaguera Photography has been in business for more than 40 years, offering wedding, graduation and other photography services. Now the locally owned business rents photo booths that allow guests to get the pictures immediately.

On-Location Photography 632 Phosphor Ave., Metairie, (504) 833-0402 www.on-locationphotography.com This wedding photographer uses a combination of classic and photojournalistic styles to capture a range of images. Finished products include wedding albums, prints on canvas, coffee table books and prints.

Stacy Marks Photography 1025 N. Hullen St., Metairie, (504) 237-2173, www.stacymarks.com Wedding packages include seven hours of continuous wedding day coverage by award-winning photographer Stacy Marks, a bridal session with a mounted 16-by-20-inch photograph, a mother’s album, a customized wedding album and a DVD of images with a copyright release.

Studio Tran Photography 3814 Bauvais St., Metairie, (504) 258-7260, www.studiotran.com Weddings and portraits are the specialty at this photography studio, which also offers albums and prints.

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1216 N. Galvez St., (504) 343-5364 www.paganiphoto.com Award-winning wedding photographer Marc Pagani has taken pictures for more than 360 weddings in 14 years. He provides wedding photography, wedding albums, fine art shots

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