Here Comes The Bride Wedding Guide Issue 5

Here Comes The Bride Wedding Guide

Ideas - Discounts - Resources

Weddings are in full swing, and we are here to help you plan your DREAM wedding!

Our vendors have been selected to guide you in every step of the planning process. From dresses and DJs to venues and caterers, we have it all.

Being a wedding planner as well as the editor of “Here Comes The Bride”, helps me to better understand the needs and requests of our brides-to-be. One question that is often asked is full-service weddings verses choosing your own vendor type wedding. Choosing your vendors individually ensures that you are creating your own style and often saving money too! Wedding vendors have their own style as well as you, the collaboration makes your wedding “uniquely you”. A good rule of thumb is to have it your way, your vision, and you won’t go wrong!

Happy Planning, Lisa Licciardi, Editor www.bridalshowexpo.org

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Publishers

Lisa Licciardi

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Contributing Writers

Liz McGehee

Mary Sharp

Production and Design

Claire Thomas

Suzanne Fox

Cover Photography

Photo & photo permission provided by Amin Photography Amin Russell • www.aminrussell.com

504.708.4534

Amin Russell a New Orleans area wedding photographer. Your wedding is a day you will want to remember for the rest of your life. Looking at beautiful wedding photos can instantly transport you back to that day so you can savor those memories for decades to come. They offer premium New Orleans wedding photography and custom wall art and albums. Your day is completely different from any other wedding, so they take a unique approach to each client’s celebration to reflect that.

His cinematic style of photography brings the drama of your big day to life, showing off the inherent romance of your wedding day. These photos aren’t your typical wedding photos – with unique angles and composition, they can also serve as artwork for your home. These are pieces you will be proud to show off to family and friends and hang on your walls. You will even be able to show them to your children one day to give them a look at the magic of your wedding day.

Fall 2022, Vol 1, Issue 5

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A Perfect Destination from the Ring to the Reception

Louisiana Northshore, located less than an hour from New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast, is where love blossoms.

Our experienced team can help you find unique outdoor venues, divine rehearsal dinner locations, and create special custom itineraries for bachelorette and bachelor trips, as well as assist with group room rates for visiting family and friends.

Contact Tanya Leader at Tanya@LouisianaNorthshore.com for complimentary wedding package services in St. Tammany Parish.

© Nae Yao Photography

ENCHANTED RUSTIC WEDDING

Set the mood for a reception full of beautiful blooms, wood and rustic elements and a romantic evening of dancing under the stars.

Velvet table runners in shades of mauve and lilacs with pink napkins tied in baby pink satin ribbon are stunning draped on unfinished wood tables. Accent with spring garden bouquets of

whole new look. Use twine to tie baby’s breath on linen napkins in mint green or choose colors from the centerpieces, like pomegranate or fig.

Antique wood chairs with lace tablecloths over tan linens make a subtle, yet stunning statement. Or, for a budget friendly setting, use painter’s drop cloths under the lace.

Belles of Ireland, peach garden roses, baby’s breath, lilacs and ranunculus, are all among our springtime favorites arranged in white vases or depression glass and allows the monochrome linens to act as a backdrop for the vibrant colors.

For a Shakespearian look, add figs, grapes and pomegranates to your centerpiece.

A Little History

Paul’s pastry shop is a family owned and operated bakery. In 1970, the Paul family opened the original 800 square foot bakery, serving picayune and the surrounding area. Paul’s has expanded over the years and is now at our current location of over 10,500 square feet. This location consist of a full service coffee shop, a beautiful old New Orleans style party room and a very unique and private wedding planning suite along with a full service bakery.

Your wedding is your special day! Trust Paul’s Pastry Shop to create the cake of your dreams. We will provide a very traditional cake or an exquisitely unique cake. You are limited only by your imagination. Wedding consultations are by appointment. We request at least one week advanced notice. Call 601-798-7457 or 800-669-5180 to schedule an appointment. You will be personally assisted by our wedding consultant, Tiffany Wilson. Cake samples are available upon request. We have a beautiful photo album for you to browse wedding cakes and grooms cakes. You can also view current photos online at our wedding cake gallery www.Paulspastry. Com or on Facebook. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your cherished day!

Come in, sit down, and relax; you’ll be pleasantly surprised by how much of your wedding can be planned here in our wedding gallery.

We also offer figurine toppers, wedding favors, accessory sets, bridal party gifts and a variety of glass gifts. We can supply your reception with complimenting pastries, Hors d’ oeuvres, punch, etc.

Here Comes The Bride

Mimosa

By Julie Vino

THIS SEASON’S COLLECTION IS ENTITLED “SWAN LAKE”.

Julie has taken a bit more of a restrained approach to her glamorous Mimosa gowns. Utilizing simple clean architectural lines. From Jumpsuits to sleek column dresses, every intricate detail is executed with precision and passion making this collection truly special. Effortlessly chic, this collection provides simple looks that can be versatility styled to beautifully complement any type of wedding setting. Swan Lake is all elegance & romance, with plunging necklines and dreamlike tulle. Stylistically speaking, brides can look forward to slinky slip dresses incorporating details such as jaw-dropping slits to striking cowl back details. The iconic pieces all hold a timeless style infused with the sensibility that ‘less is more’.

© Bobby Gilboy

Scott & Lindsey’s Sto ry

S cott and Lindsey met through the Bumble dating app...something neither one of them ever thought they would explore! Thankfully, it wasn’t long before the two matched and began talking. Their first date was a blast and the two met the following day for lunch. Plans were made again for the next day, but Scott decided a trip to the ER to have his gall bladder removed was more fun. Scott was in the hospital for an entire week and Lindsey visited him each day. It was clear by the end of the week that these two were definitely meant to be together. Six months later, Scott proposed to Lindsey in Cancun. She happily said “YES” with gallons of tears!

Since then, the couple has been settling into their new home they share with Scott’s 95-year-old grandmother and acclimating to their new blended family which includes “his and hers” 20 year old daughters, Aubrey & Izzy and Scott’s 5 year old son, Reagan. Scott and Lindsey had a beautiful wedding at The Barn of Pearl River in October of this year.

Deadlines & DeadlinesDetails & Details

THERE ARE SO MANY THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN PLANNING A WEDDING. TO ENSURE SUCCESS – AND YOUR SANITY – THE KEY IS ORGANIZATION. WE’VE COMPILED A DETAILED CHECKLIST THAT PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO TIME-SENSITIVE DEADLINES, SO YOU CAN CREATE A FOOLPROOF CALENDAR AND TO-DO LIST.

12 months +

 Select date, time and place. Then reserve venues!

 Decide on wedding size and style.

 Hire wedding consultant (if applicable) and create wedding website.

 Shop for gown.

 Begin guest list.

9-12 months

 Research honeymoon destinations.

 Book musicians, DJ, florist, photographer, videographer and limousines.

 Order invitations.

 Purchase gown and begin alterations.

 Ask friends to be in wedding party and order bridesmaid dresses.

6-9 months

 Finalize guest list and send save-the-date cards.

 Book appointments for hair, nails and make-up.

 Reserve attire for groom and groomsmen.

 Order cake(s).

 Purchase rings.

3-6 months

 Secure bridal accessories. (such as shoes, jewelry, garter, and mementos)

 Give musicians a list of songs you want them to play. (Or not play!)

 Make food choices with venue.

2 months

 Mail invitations.

1 month

JEWELRY DESIGNS

Custom Jewelry • Cake Pulls • Gifts • Wearables

 Give photographer a list of pictures you want taken.

1 week

 Give final head count to reception venue.

The day before

 Hold rehearsal ceremony and dinner.

 Deliver everything to site and work out any kinks.

 Give marriage license to officiant.

 Present gifts to wedding party, parents and any other honored guests.

The day of

 Give rings and officiant’s fee to best man.

 Designate liaison for photographer to ensure all necessary pictures are taken.

Unique and original jewlery designs. Custom handmade jewelry for yourself or as gifts. I can make almost anything you like.

 EXHALE!

NOLA Theme, Bridal Jewelry, College Theme, Awareness Jewelry and more!

NOTE: Larger cities have long waiting lists for wedding vendors so you may need to act sooner!