Courtney Cline & Drew Ledbetter

JULY 18, 2020

WRITTEN BY: Jessica Burke | PHOTOGRAPHER: Mark Eric Photography

COURTNEY AND DREW HAD ALWAYS PLANNED TO EXCHANGE VOWS in an intimate destination wedding in New Orleans, but like so many couples with 2020 wedding dates, they ultimately had to change their wedding date. After city-wide restrictions prevented them from tying the knot on their original May date, the couple rescheduled their wedding to the middle of July. “No one would have ever guessed that the French Quarter in the middle of summer would have given us a short afternoon shower to cool off the day and give Courtney and Drew the perfect courtyard wedding of their dreams,” shares their event planner Becky Lampp of Spanish Oak Events. “The wedding took place in Chateau LeMoyne, a historic hotel built 140 years ago by the famous architect James Gallier. Chateau LeMoyne was the perfect venue for the couple as it provided the perfect New Orleans feeling.” people. The destination wedding was a way to share a special city and culture with our families.”

The couple treated their guests to a grand weekend experiencing some of their favorite spots in the city. Stops included snoballs at Hanson’s for their nieces, Liuzza’s by the Track for BBQ shrimp po-boys and gumbo with their dads and a trip to Parasol’s with their cousins for po-boys. “We were lucky enough to have our rehearsal dinner at Clancy’s,” Courtney and Drew share.

Drew, a blues and jazz enthusiast, surprised Courtney by booking Walter “Wolfman” Washington and the Roadmasters to play for the courtyard reception.

VENDOR CREDITS: VENUE + CATERING: Chateau LeMoyne | PHOTOGRAPHER: Mark Eric Photography | OFFICIANT: Judge Terra Stephenson | BRIDE’S GOWN: Martina Liana, She Said Yes (Arkansas) | BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: Rent the Runway | GROOM’S + GROOMSMENS’ ATTIRE: Bespoke Suits + Pocket Squares, Hubbard Clothing (Arkansas); Ties, Brooks Brothers | FLORIST: Fat Cat Flowers | DECOR + CANDLES: Fat Cat Flowers + Chateau LeMoyne | BAKERY: Bywater Bakery | RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT: Hep Cat Entertainment | BRIDE’S MAKEUP: Meghan Fisse Makeup | BRIDE’S HAIR + BRIDESMAIDS’ HAIR + MAKEUP: Courtney Pittman Beauty | WEDDING PLANNER/EVENT DESIGNER: Spanish Oak Events | CEREMONY MUSIC: Kinfolk Brass Band | FAVORS: Roxygs, Etsy | INVITATIONS: Shindig Paperie (Arkansas) | CUSTOM WATERCOLOR: Chez La Marieé (Virginia) | VINTAGE LOUISIANA STAMPS: Little Postage House | BRIDE’S RING: Family Heirloom | GROOM’S RING: Vintage Jewelry (Arkansas)

See more from Courtney & Drew’s wedding at: NOWWeddingMagazine.com