Author: Trenton Gauthier, AIA

Casey Cappa & Nick Cappadona 04/13/2024

Casey Cappa & Nick Cappadona 04/13/2024

This wedding, featured a carefully curated team of local vendors to create a seamless and unforgettable event. The couple’s vision was brought to life by Alicia LaHaie of Pennywell Events LLC, whose expert coordination ensured every detail was in place. Florals, designed by Blooms Botanica added depth and vibrancy to the event with lush, artistic…

Erin Schwarzbach & Brian Chambliss 11/4/2023

Erin Schwarzbach & Brian Chambliss 11/4/2023

Brian and Erin’s wedding was a testament to timing—and the right place at the right time. Their story isn’t uncommon: Boy meets Girl in a bar (they both worked there), friendship grows, but timing never aligns. Girl moves across the country chasing her dreams, while Boy stays in New Orleans. Girl visits often, falling more…

Julie Murdock & Chris Dugas 11/11/2023

Julie Murdock & Chris Dugas 11/11/2023

The simple, timeless elegance of this wedding complemented the Greek Revival architecture of Margaret Place. The ceremony was held in the enchanting courtyard offering a secluded space for the exchange of vows. Following the vows, the couple and guests participated in a traditional New Orleans Second Line Parade, led by Big Easy Band. The parade…

Lily Milwit & Jake Brennan – 02/03/24

Lily Milwit & Jake Brennan – 02/03/24

This February wedding showcased simple elegance with the historic architecture of Margaret Place as a stunning backdrop. The ceremony took place in the courtyard, with the couple exchanging vows on the stage beneath a gazebo adorned with understated white flowers. Following the ceremony, a second line parade led by Crescent City Soul energized the crowd,…

Claire Hartgrove & Daniel Holmes, 3/6/21

This extraordinarily simple wedding and reception during the pandemic leveraged the beauty of the courtyard and New Orleans’ great weather to full effect. The florals were limited to just a few bouquets and decorative arrangements prepared in advance. Elysian was the perfect caterer to match the restrained and effortlessly sophisticated atmosphere. They helped to create…

Laura Hurst & Armias DeBello, 3/3/21

Laura Hurst & Armias DeBello, 3/3/21

As featured in New Orleans Weddings Magazine Composed like modern art, this destination ceremony, reception, and seated dinner took advantage of a tiny guest count to create a floorplan that embraced negative space and contrast. This minimalism created a heightened sense of drama and gave the whole event an almost dreamlike, cinematic quality perfectly captured by…