Chris Callender used his birthday party as a ruse to pop the question to Elise Moore and most of the guests were in on the secret, even her mom. Margie had fireworks set to go off the minute Elise said yes but when they went off, some fell over and shot into the crowd of… Continue reading Houmas House & Gardens is perfect backdrop for Moore-Callender nuptials
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Gabriela Ivey & Jonathan Barksdale cement ‘godly relationship’
Gabriela Ivey’s dad was in on the plot when Jonathan Barksdale popped the question on the grounds of the State Capitol. But an engagement ring tops dinner with dad most every time, right? The two repeated their vows before friends and family Feb. 20, 2021 at The Greenery in Amite. The ceremony reflected the couple’s… Continue reading Gabriela Ivey & Jonathan Barksdale cement ‘godly relationship’
Southern porch site of intimate Strader-Bondy wedding
The small, intimate wedding of Jacie Strader and Trent Bondy in the middle of the COVID pandemic was reminiscent of Southern weddings in days past. It took place May 31, 2020 on the front porch of the St. Francisville Inn, a Victorian landmark that has quickly become one of the South’s most popular boutique bed… Continue reading Southern porch site of intimate Strader-Bondy wedding
Holiday splendor & wedding celebrations
One of the wedding bands Nolan John Edwards slipped onto Olivia Perego’s finger as they exchanged vows at Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church in New Orleans Dec. 18, 2020 was the same one dad Nolan slipped onto the finger his mom, the late Katy Edwards. The second was a matching band he had specially made for… Continue reading Holiday splendor & wedding celebrations
Summer wedding: Groom gets tied to ‘ole ball & chain’
Before leaving the church and heading to the reception at the City Club, Luke Bourgeois found himself tethered to an actual ball and chain, courtesy of Lauren McKowen’s family- and Eye Wander Photo captured that moment for all time. Seems it’s a McKowen family wedding tradition that not even COVID restrictions could derail. Fortunately, Lauren… Continue reading Summer wedding: Groom gets tied to ‘ole ball & chain’
Ashley Bryant & Grant Taylor’s Desert Wedding
Desert Plantation, located in the tranquil Tunica Hills, was the backdrop as Ashley Bryant and Grant Taylor exchanged wedding vows Dec.12 before family and friends. Among them was the bride’s grandmother, Madlon Chisum, aka “The Queen.” Also joining in the celebration were parents Donna and James Bryant, and Carla Jo and Stephen Taylor; and siblings… Continue reading Ashley Bryant & Grant Taylor’s Desert Wedding
