Wedding & Reception: Omni Royal Orleans
Videography: Bella Productions Videography
Below Photo: Mary & Jared’s private First Sight before the ceremony
Upon arrival Mary and her bridesmaids were all ready, relaxing with champagne, cutting up, & enjoying the day.
Below: one of the first photos taking during the “First Sight”
Below: the first dance at the beautiful ballroom of the Omni Royal Orleans
Wedding & Reception: Money Hill
Flowers: Brittney Ray’s Florist
DJ: Brian Perales
Below Photo: First Sight
Lauren, Adam, and family & friends from California, Texas, and Virginia came in town for a New Orleans destination wedding. The ceremony took place at the beautiful St Patrick’s Church. The prep and the reception was at the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel.
FIRST SIGHT on the balcony of the Astor Crowne Plaza overlooking Bourbon Street
Below: No, that’s not the bottom of Lauren’s dress. Ann from the Astor Crowne Plaza took a regular sheet, cut some holes in it for the legs, and the bottom of the dress was kept completely dry on rainy afternoon.
Last week I had one of the best opportunity weddings to photograph and a great way to end the 08 season. Danielle, Noel, and about 100 of their family and friends all came into town from Texas for a classic destination New Orleans wedding. The first thing that made me smile is when Danielle told me that she loves taking pictures and wants a lot of them … and … forget tradition :-) Since everything took place at one location in the heart of the French Qter, this was a perfect situation for a “FIRST SIGHT” pre wedding session. A few hours prior to the ceremony the Maison Dupry Hotel had arranged a private courtyard for Danielle and Noel to see each other for the first time in the wedding dress and tuxedo. After documenting this private special moment between the bride and groom, we proceeded with a Newlywed Post style photo session along the back streets of the French Qter. The cool weather complemented a beautiful courtyard ceremony followed by a reception with all of the cajun classic foods including table side bananas foster. The night ended after everyone followed the jazz band around the French Qter for one big ‘ol second line. Danielle and Noel , you guys did good, real good ! Thank you for choosing me to document this awesome wedding ! (here’s just a few of many many shots)
FIRST SIGHT
The photo above shows the private moment just before Danielle tells Noel to turn around to see her. There are so many advantages for doing First Sight.
After a documenting a few natural moments in the private courtyard, we were able to take advantage of some great photo opportunities
The First Dance as husband and wife
Table Side Bananas Foster ... Famous New Orleans Style Dessert
