A New Orleans Destination Wedding with a King Cake and Second Line!

After a 20-month, long-distance relationship, Amy moved to Seattle to be with Shelly to start their lives together. It was then, on Amy’s 40th birthday, that Shelly proposed over dinner with close friends.

Wanting a fun destination wedding, the soonlyweds set their sights on New Orleans, and found their dream garden venue at the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel and enlisted top local planner Emily Sullivan to give them the ultimate New Orleans experience. And boy did she! King Cake, Mardi Gras beads and a Second Line are just a few Big Easy details that the brides incorporated into their wedding-day details.

For couples planning their own wedding, this is what Amy & Shelly have to say: “Start early! We started our planning process just over a year in advance and were very glad we did! In the end, we felt confident that everything was fully planned out so we could truly relax and enjoy the full experience of all our wedding events. Also, relax and enjoy the entire thing. Soak it all up! It goes by fast in a heartbeat.”

Laissez les bons temps rouler!

Find More LGBTQ-Inclusive Wedding Pros!

Related

Dreamy Destination Wedding on an Italian Beach

Guests traveled from all over the world to celebrate Bryan and Jacob’s love. The couple held their wedding in Cagliari, Italy, a location convenient for Jacob’s family who all reside there. Jacob and Bryan met at a coffee shop in Beijing three years prior to their wedding while Jacob was interning in China and Bryan was working. The pair clicked immediately, forgoing a traditional proposal, both knowing in their hearts they wanted to spend forever together. With Jacob being an […]

See also

Real Weddings

Sarah and Kate's Rustic Rhinegeist Brewery Wedding in Cincinnati

Luxe New Orleans Wedding

Philip and Randy’s love story began in 2015 when a dating app led them to a first date getting hamburgers. Randy proposed to Phil on Martha’s Vineyard while the couple and their families biked around the island. When everyone arrived at the beach, Randy asked Phil’s father to take the couple’s photo as Randy got down on one knee. Phil said yes and everyone celebrated with a scallop and wine dinner. Seafood was also on the menu when Randy and […]

Heavenly Tuscan Wedding with Fine Art Photography

Olga and Giorgio's Tuscan wedding beautifully blended nature with tradition at the idyllic Locanda, reflecting Olga's passion for art and elegance. Married in a quaint church, their festivities featured scenic portraits, a reception with floral and silky decor, and Giorgio's handmade cake. Their weekend concluded with a stylish brunch.