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Event planner Barrie Schwartz has been helping people have the best nights of their lives for more than a decade, from finding the right venue to booking entertainment. Read moreIn good taste: How event planner Barrie Schwartz created her food-centric Bywater wedding
Wedding desserts have come a long way since the 1600s. Read moreSomething sweet: When choosing your wedding dessert, don’t limit yourself to cake
Florals can completely transform a wedding, but once they’re cut and arranged, they unfortunately don’t have much of a shelf life. Read moreLush Magnolia in New Orleans preserves flowers in resin for lasting wedding keepsakes
Following long-anticipated wedding festivities, it’s important for newlyweds to spend time together before jumping back into everyday routines. Read moreMini-moon magic: tips for a short and sweet honeymoon
New Orleans is known for extending the party longer than usual, and weddings are no exception. Read moreThe morning after: New Orleans weddings wrap up with brunches, seafood boils and house parties
The morning of a wedding can feel a bit chaotic. After months of meticulous planning — and yes, forking over several paychecks to plan your dream day — your nerves might be a little fried while hoping everything goes just right. Read moreDe-stressing for your wedding day: how to keep your cool while getting ready
There is no shortage of traditions when it comes to weddings. Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. The bride wears white. The couple can’t see each other before the ceremony. The list goes on. Read moreSomething bold, something new: Local couples are flipping the script and getting married their way
A long-standing symbol of endless love and commitment, an engagement ring remains one of the most important purchases in a person’s lifetime. Read moreRing Things: from stackable bands to lab-grown diamonds, experts weigh in on engagement trends
Wedding planners offer tips for New Orleans weddings. Read more'Ready to party big time': New Orleans wedding planning tips, plus supply chain issues
Choosing an event venue for a wedding reception is one of the biggest decisions a couple makes when it comes to their big day — and it generally takes up a considerable part of the budget. Local nonprofits have begun tapping into the market, offering couples not only a space to tie to knot a… Read moreCouples for a cause: a look at wedding venues supporting New Orleans nonprofits
It was quite possibly the greatest two minutes I’d ever seen at a wedding reception: My best friend and her new husband surprised guests with a two-minute tango on the dance floor, perfectly performed. Read moreA surprise first wedding dance: choreographed routines bring couples closer together — and entertain guests
Just like daily life has been changed by the pandemic, so too has how we share meals, especially celebratory ones. Read moreWedding trends: how the pandemic is changing celebratory dining
When planning a bachelorette party in New Orleans, there’s no shortage of options for boozy Bourbon Street debauchery. But the city offers many other experiences beyond Bourbon that can be just as memorable — and just as boozy — with the bonus of getting you and your bride tribe out explori… Read moreBachelorette parties beyond Bourbon Street: 7 outings to take with your bride tribe
From offering an Instagrammable music video-style highlight of a couple’s big day to coordinating a livestream of a ceremony, trends in wedding videography are constantly evolving. Read moreCandid cameras: Trends in wedding videography
When my friends Jim and Katja Vella asked me a few months ago to officiate their wedding, the answer was easy. I’d known Jim for years, and having seen him with Katja on and off for the last year, it was clear he was happier and more at ease than I’d ever seen him. Read moreRomantic Comedy: Non-traditional officiants add humor and fun to modern New Orleans weddings
They've been there for you and are part of your big day. Here are some ideas for great gifts for your bridal party. Read moreShow your bridal party how much you appreciate them with irresistible gifts
Give your guests a local favor so they can take a piece of this city home and fondly remember your wedding long after it's over. Read moreSend your wedding guests home with a party favor they'll use — and remember
A primer on what to look for in a diamond. Read moreDiamonds are forever: how to pick the right one and when to consider other jewels
Styles, color palettes and budgeting for bridesmaids. Read moreHow to get bridesmaids to say yes to the dress
Some brides easily can envision what they will wear while sashaying down the aisle. Others flip through stacks of magazines and scan Pinterest, gathering bits of inspiration before they even visit a bridal boutique. Regardless which camp you fall into, if you’re on the hunt for a wedding dre… Read moreBridal experts give the scoop on trending fashions in wedding gowns
While Patrick and Koi Beard were dating, they included their pups in as many outings as possible, and even threw birthday parties for them. So when the couple decided to tie the knot, they wanted to include Buddy and Bella — Labrador-pit bull siblings — in their nuptials. Read moreA wedding that went to the dogs — in a good way
The world is your oyster when it comes to a honeymoon destination. The options can become overwhelming, however, so we gathered some tips from travel agent Marie Lowe of Designer Travel Inc., who’s been in the business of booking dream vacations and romantic getaways for more than four decades. Read moreFive top spots for honeymoons — plus some travel tips
Your wedding day should be carefree and calm, and the bridal couple should be relaxed and confident that their planning will result in a seamless transition from ceremony to reception to sendoff. Planning a wedding means handling a million details, trying to foresee a number of scenarios and… Read moreWedding questions to ask and things to remember
The latest trends, historic venues, what to wear and more Read moreGambit's guide to New Orleans weddings
There's no place to get married like New Orleans! Read moreGambit's guide to New Orleans weddings: The latest trends, historic venues, what to wear and more
Wedding couples choose officiants to help personalize their ceremonies. Read moreIn growing trend, more engaged couples choose secular officiants to personalize ceremonies
Get ready for the Big Day with sexy and innovative undergarments and coverups for everyone from the bride to the wedding guests. Read moreOver/under: Cover-ups, undergarments for the bridal party; where to find them in New Orleans
NO MATTER THE TYPE OF BRIDE — boho, vintage, classic or modern — local stores offer plenty of headpieces to top off your Big Day look. Many of these headpieces can be combined with a traditional veil, or you can don the veil for the ceremony and switch to one of these headpieces to create a … Read moreWedding headliners: Headpieces for every type of bride; where to find them in New Orleans
WHEN IT COMES TO WEDDING PLANNING IN 2019, there is a lot more flexibility and opportunity for customization, down to the smallest detail. Many engaged couples aren’t interested in generic nuptials; instead they want to showcase their love in the form of a fully curated experience. Read moreThe latest trends in New Orleans weddings: Raw bars, bourbon flights, silent discos, more
A guide to New Orleans weddings and unions Read moreGambit's Cue Magazine: Bride & Groom Fall 2018
New Orleans' 300-year history has given the city a rich culture and mystique that serves as a perfect palette for weddings. Its historic buildings stand as testaments to its past and present and provide bridal couples with a background for beginning their own histories, adding layers of text… Read moreSomething old, something new: Historic settings add substance and beauty to New Orleans weddings
"We love this gown because of its timeless silhouette, soft feminine fabric and just the right amount of sparkle." — owner Yvonne LaFleur Read moreModern traditions: Wedding experts give the lowdown on their favorite new gowns
If your experience with bachelor parties trends more toward The Hangover or a night on Bourbon Street replete with a pounding head and nausea the next day, it might be time to rethink the tradition. Here are some ideas for bachelor parties that are heavy on fun and memories and light on regrets. Read moreIdeas for a bachelor party the groom will remember
WHEN DID YOU LAST GET A CARD MADE OF ACTUAL PAPER … in the mail? Read moreV. Paperie’s subscription stationery box service unveils new collection for brides
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