EDITORIAL: Spring Romance

Spring Romance

A Fashion + Decor Editorial at the Hotel Provincial in New Orleans’ French Quarter

AS SEEN IN THE SPRING 2024 DIGITAL ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE

STYLED BY

PK Weddings & Events

ON LOCATION

Hotel Provincial

PHOTOGRAPHY

Welch Photography & Video

FLORALS

Violeta’s

GOWNS

Bliss Bridal

TUXEDOS

Rome’s Tuxedo’s & Suits

HAIR + MAKEUP

Amanda Bravender +

Brittany Spreen (makeup) +

Kasey Smith (hair) for

AHB Hair and Makeup

STATIONARY + SIGNS

Camellia Memories

WEDDING CAKE

Chez Rue Rene

TABLE SETTING + GLASSWARE

Jeffrey Clark Style

PAINTED CHAMPAGNE BOTTLE

Megan Montecino

VINTAGE CAR

Timeless Transportation

FINE JEWELRY

Diamonds Direct

MOBILE BAR

Beyond the Bar

ANTIQUE CHARMS + COMPACT MIRROR

A Touch of Nola

MODELS

Heather + Ricky Rickoll

About The Hotel Provincial

The Hotel Provincial is a historic, family-owned-and-operated boutique hotel in New Orleans’ French Quarter. The hotel is comprised of several buildings dating to as early as 1725. The property features picturesque courtyards, charming fountains and historic details around every corner.

Floral-inspired peach perfection! This invitation suite by Camellia Memories beautifully highlights the Pantone Color of the Year for 2024, Peach Fuzz!  Fresh blooms from Violeta’s and antique charms and a compact mirror from A Touch of Nola accent the flatlay. 

Fine jewelry from Diamonds Direct include a 6MM 14K white gold men’s band with 32 brilliant round diamonds totaling 0.18CTS, an engagement ring in 18K white gold 4.97CT oval cut green sapphire with 0.32CTS of brilliant round diamonds around the halo and band, a bride’s wedding band in 14K white gold vine-style with 0.32CTS of brilliant round diamonds, 18K yellow gold drop earrings featuring 22.25CTS of untreated, heart shaped yellow sapphires and 1.00CT of brilliant round diamonds, and a 14K white gold bracelet featuring 8.80CTS of multicolored sapphires and 0.40CTS of brilliant round diamonds.

 

Heather is wearing a silky, strapless stretch Mikado gown with a chic, clean silhouette by Allure Bridals, available at Bliss Bridal. The back features a dramatic, oversized bow. Her jewelry includes a 14K white gold solitaire engagement ring with a 5.01CT cushion cut diamond and 0.30CTS of diamonds around the band; 18K white gold floral-style hoops featuring 4.84CTS of pear-shaped diamonds, 0.40CTS of marquis shaped diamonds and 0.60CTS of brilliant round diamonds; a 14K white gold riviera necklace with 10.00CTS of horizontally set pear-shaped diamonds; and a 14K white gold right hand ring featuring 2.94CTS of baguette and brilliant round cut diamonds all from Diamonds Direct.

Heather’s hair by Kasey Smith of AHB Hair & Makeup is styled in a chic fishtail braid low ponytail. Her makeup by Amanda Bravender of AHB Hair and Makeup is a dewy, natural glam look.

Ricky is wearing a Jean Yves White Dinner Jacket with a peach bow tie from Rome’s Tuxedos & Suits. His wedding ring is a 8MM 14K white gold satin-finish exterior band with rose gold interior and 0.50CTS of princess cut diamonds and he is also wearing a 14K white gold right-hand ring with a 2.00CT oval cut aquamarine and 0.40CTS of brilliant round diamonds from Diamonds Direct.

At the center of Hotel Provincial’s courtyard, this elegant fountain is a favorite backdrop for wedding ceremonies.

Violeta’s styled lush greenery and flowers overflowing from the fountain. Additional arrangements sit at the base of the fountain and grace the courtyard entry arch.

His and Hers Vow Books by Camellia Memories make a wonderful wedding keepsake.

Vintage table settings and glassware from Jeffrey Clark Style grace this elegant reception table styled by PK Weddings & Events. Lush florals by Violeta’s and fresh citrus overflow from crystal and gold compotes. 

Menus designed by Camellia Memories to complement the wedding invitation suite grace each place setting.

Ornate gold flatware perfectly complements the vintage tableware from Jeffrey Clark Style.

Inspired by the statement bow from the Allure Bridals gown at Bliss Bridal, Chez Ru Rene crafted this petite wedding cake with its own fondant bow. Gold leaf detail adds a subtle shimmer to the top tier of the cake. A shimmery, pearl and gold overlay adds elegant texture to the table. Colorful blooms by Violeta’s and vintage pink and gold champagne flutes from Jeffrey Clark Style add pops of color to this cake table styled by PK Weddings & Events.

Beyond the Bar’s vintage Piaggio Ape  (pronounced ah-pay) brings the bar wherever your event is! Here PK Weddings & Events styled the bar with vintage glassware and barware from Jeffrey Clark Style.

Custom signage by Camellia Memories showcases the signature drinks – a St. Germain Old Fashioned for Him and a Lavender & Mint Gin Julep for Her!

Beyond the Bar’s matching bar is the perfect place for a vintage champagne glass tower from Jeffrey Clark Style!

Vintage barware from Jeffrey Clark Style creates an elegant ambiance in Hotel Provincial’s Ice House Bar.

Heather’s reception look is a tea-length Allure Romance vintage-style Mikado gown, available at Bliss Bridal. The gown features an elegant off-shoulder bodice with a subtle cowl effect.

Her jewelry from Diamonds Direct includes an 18K white gold engagement ring with 2.50CT pink, oval-cut sapphire with 0.83CTS of brilliant round diamonds in the halo and down the band; a 14K white gold bracelet featuring 8.80CTS of multicolored sapphires and 0.40CTS of brilliant round diamonds; a 14K white gold bracelet featuring 1.57CTS of brilliant round and marquis shaped diamonds; a 14K white gold floral tennis bracelet featuring 7.11CTS of marquis and pear-shaped diamonds and an 18K white gold and pearl drop earrings featuring 11-12MM pearls and 0.45CTS of brilliant round diamonds.

For the reception look, hair stylist Kasey Smith of AHB Hair and Makeup added sprigs of small white blooms to Heather’s hair.

Ricky’s jewelry includes a 14K rose gold satin wedding band with a 0.15CT heart-shaped bezel set diamond and 14K white gold right-hand ring with 0.80CTS of ruby and 0.39CTS of brilliant round diamonds from Diamonds Direct.

A champagne bottle hand-painted by artist Megan Montecino makes a lovely wedding keepsake!

Heather and Ricky depart in vintage style in this 1957 Cadillac Series 62 from Timeless Transportation.

For her “going away” look, Heather wears a tiered mini dress by Cloud Ten Fashion, available at Bliss Bridal. Her jewelry from Diamonds Direct includes a 14K white gold solitaire engagement ring with a GIA-Certified 4.01 CT brilliant round diamond I color, SI1 clarity and 0.20CTS of brilliant round diamonds; an 18K white gold wedding band with 7 horizontally (east-west) set pear shape diamonds totaling 1.00CTS; a 18K white gold pave diamond flower ring totaling 1.14CTS; 18K yellow gold drop earrings featuring 22.25CTS of untreated, heart shaped yellow sapphires and 1.00CT of brilliant round diamonds; a 14K white gold tennis bracelet featuring 10.65CTS, 42 brilliant round diamonds and a 14K white gold tennis bracelet 5.00CTS, 56 brilliant round diamonds. A timeless sleek low bun updo by Kasey Smith of AHB Hair and Makeup is the perfect hairstyle for Heather’s final look, finished with Bel Aire Bridals veil with a simple bow from Bliss Bridal. Makeup artist Brittany Spreen of AHB Hair and Makeup added the finishing touches to her natural glam makeup look.

Ricky’s jewelry for this look includes a 14K yellow gold and titanium wedding band with 0.65CTS of brilliant round diamonds and a 14K white gold right-hand ring with 2.00CT oval aquamarine and 0.40CTS of brilliant round diamonds from Diamonds Direct.

 

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