Yoni & Lauren... New Orleans Wedding Photography {The Terrell House}

I've said it time and time again...

I LOVE the Terrell House in New Orleans. It continually proves itself worthy of being at the top of my list for venues in New Orleans!

Linda at The Terrell House does everything. seriously.

Lauren and Yoni's wedding was no different. The location, catering, and flowers were done by the awesome staff at the Terrell House. This is definitely a way to go for a venue if you're wanting the big things all taken care of in one spot.

Lauren and Yoni had such a fun celebration. From their 3 best friends with wagging tails in the ceremony to the smashing of the glass to a grand entrance from a brass band to even Mardi Gras Indians.... this couple knows how to put on a celebration.

Yoni and Lauren it was an awesome day! Wishing you (and your three sweet puppies) growth and joy as you live life together!

Ceremony & Reception: The Terrell House

Caterer: The Terrell House

Wedding Coordinator: Linda O'brien with The Terrell House

Florist: Linda O'brien with The Terrell House

Cake Artist: Monique Landaiche

Band: Stooges Brass Band

Makeup Artist: Stephanie Foote, "Make Me Up"

Hair Artist: Lan, Stardust Salon

The Dress: Town & Counrty Bridal

Bridesmaid Dresses: Nordstrom's

Tuxedos: John's Tuxedos

Ceremony String Players- James and Lindsay Hausman

Officiant: Rabbi David Gruber

Videography: Efi Productions

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Matt + Lindsay...Baton Rouge Wedding

I met Lindsay a few years ago when we both were in college. We knew each other through a mutual dear friend, Meredith, who was in Lindsay's sorority and whose engagements were the very first engagement shoot I ever did! I remember after I finished Meredith's photos, Lindsay came to me and said

"one day you're going to shoot my wedding."

A couple of weeks ago..I had the honor of doing just that.

That conversation was long before Lindsay first met Matt over coffee talking about mutual friends and experiences. Matt and Lindsay both spent time in Africa doing mission work with the same group...but at different times. This is what ultimately brought them together and God has provided a way for them to return...together..in just a few months.

To Matt & Lindsay...I pray the joy you experienced on your wedding is just a glimpse of what God provides and has for you two in the future. It was truly an honor to be a part of your engagement and your day:)

Ceremony: Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church

Reception: White Oak Plantation

Coordinator: Allie Wester

Videography: The Loupe Theory

Florist: Fleur Du Jour

Cake Artist: Baum's Fine Pastries

Makeup: Mallory Babin, Paris Parker Salon

Hair: Shauna Avants, Paris Parker Salon

Bridesmaid Dresses: AnnTaylor

Tuxes: Squire's

Caterer: John Folse, White Oak Plantation

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Mrs. Lindsay Gallman Hayes...Baton Rouge Bridals

Congratulations to Matt and Lindsay!

Here's a little sneak at Lindsay's bridals at White Oak Plantation and their AWE..SOME. wedding last weekend.

More to come....:)

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Mrs. Lindsay Gallman Hayes...Baton Rouge Bridals

Congratulations to Matt and Lindsay!

Here's a little sneak at Lindsay's bridals at White Oak Plantation and their AWE..SOME. wedding last weekend.

More to come....:)

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Corey & Rebecca...New Orleans, Louisiana Wedding

Another stunning wedding at Latrobe's! I'm blessed to have been able to work with these folks so much this fall!

You might remember the wedding we did there back in September (you can see it here) AND Rebecca's bridals (see them here) were shot here a few weeks before the wedding. It's a beauty and right in the heart of the French Quarter.

Rebecca & Cory's wedding also had probably one of the coolest groom's cakes I've ever seen!

It was a fun day hopping around the French Quarter and praying for rain to go far far away

...and it did!

Congratulations Corey and Rebecca!

Here's to you two!

Ceremony & Reception: Latrobe's on Royal

Getting Ready Location: Hotel Monteleone

Florist: Carrolton Flower Market

Cake Artist: Shake Sugary-Dawn Snead

Band: The Boogie Men

Makeup Artist: Amanda Wellerman

Hair Artist: Megan Webb

The dress: I Do Bridal Couture

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bridal Boutique

Custom Printing: American Printing

Additional Details: Luminous Events Of New Orleans

Caterer: Latrobe's On Royal

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Jon & Meg...A City Park, New Orleans Wedding

Here's to Jon, Meg, and their precious daughter, Lucy!

What an incredibly cute and moving ceremony.

Thanks for everything, guys. So excited for y'all:)

Ceremony: City Park, New Orleans

Reception: The Degas House

Catering: Flavorbox Catering

Cake Artist: Bittersweet Confections

Band: T'Monde

Hair & Makeup: Rocket Science Salon

The dress: Allure Bridals

Custom Printing: Tim Cavnar

Thanks for stopping by,

*Claire

James & Christen...A New Orleans French Quarter Wedding

This was the first of a couple shoots at Latrobe's in the French Quarter.

I'm a fan!!

Ladies this is quite the venue for an authentic French Quarter wedding.

Another great bridal party up for super fun photos and how can anyone resist the amazing scene the French Quarter offers on every corner.

Photographer's dream.

Wishing James and Christen so much joy as you grow together!

Special thanks to the sidekick, Kate, who rocked some of these photos. Can't thank you enough friend.

Ceremony: Latrobe's on Royal

Reception/Catering: Latrobe's on Royal

Coordinator: Stacy Parker

Cake Artist: Maple Street Bakery

Hair & Makeup: Emily Kate Warren Spokes

Wedding Dress: Bridal Boutique of Baton Rouge: Designer-Watters

Custom Printing: Paper Whites Press

Minister: Joe Pitzer

Band: River City Hit Squad

Thanks for stopping by!

*Claire

Josh & Mandy...Florence, Mississippi Wedding

Wedding season is back! I’m very thankful for some awesome couples who are making this crazy time not so crazy and super fun.

This couple was a great one to kick off the fall season. And this post is in honor of the encouraging, supportive, and fun-loving folks that surrounded Josh and Mandy not only on the day of their wedding, but all throughout the months leading up to it. It makes for such a great day when the folks these couples have chosen to stand with them are truly there to do just that…and walk with them, laugh with them, pray with them, and on occasion sing with them:)

Here’s to Josh and Mandy. Thank you so much for being such an encouragement in trusting God with your relationship. You guys are inspiring and I wish you the very best in the years to come.

Thanks for stopping by!

Claire

Published: Pocketful of Dreams

I'm excited to share that Pocketful of Dreams, a UK based International Wedding Blog has featured Rachel and Brandon's engagement photos this morning!! (UK time of course)

Many thanks to Pocketful of Dreams for sharing Rachel and Brandon's story as well as these photos with the world!

(If the picture link doesn't work click here to view the post!)

Happy Tuesday.

Thanks for stopping by,

Claire

Hitched!!

Any of you people who have been paying attention for a little while know Kelli and Kyle by now

I've been hanging out with these two behind the camera for quite a while now.

for a refresher you can see them here and here

These two were hitched on January 8, 2011.

Their wedding ROCKED

and we met up one last time (sniffle sniffle) to do some post-nuptial shots in New Orleans

To all my brides in the present and in the future (crosses fingers)...let me just say post-nuptial is the way to go. There was no pressure for these two behind the camera.

The planning was done.

There were no details to try to remember.

No candles to keep lit.

No centerpieces to place.

No grandparents to get in the right car

(this mishap occurs more often than one would expect)

No lost guest book or late groomsmen.

no something blue or borrowed...

just them.

and their marital bliss...

as much as we love those little details that make the wedding day a wedding day...Kyle and Kelli got to love on each other without all the other stuff and bask in the glory of the fact that..

they did it!

check out a slideshow of Kelli and Kyle's images on our Facebook page.

Cheers!

*Claire