Forever, Again | Arianne and QwuaSheema Cannon’s love story began with mutual friends and countless conversations that blossomed over time. After months of talking and video chats, they took a leap of faith and met for the first time at Looking Glass Falls – hours away from both their homes.
FEATURED IN THE FALL 2025 PRINT ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE
Photography by Welch Photography & Video
Arianne and QwuaSheema Cannon’s Southern Oaks wedding was a heartfelt New Orleans celebration centered on love, family and the promise of forever. From getting ready at the Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans to their romantic celebration at Southern Oaks, the couple filled their wedding day with personal touches, live jazz, fireworks and meaningful moments shared with the people they love most.
Arianne & Qwuasheema’s Story
Arianne and QwuaSheema Cannon’s love story began with mutual friends and countless conversations that blossomed over time. After months of talking and video chats, they took a leap of faith and met for the first time at Looking Glass Falls – hours away from both their homes. That first meeting confirmed what they already knew: they had found something real. Arianne calls QwuaSheema her person – beautiful, supportive, and everything she had hoped to find. And for QwuaSheema, Arianne’s determination and protective nature made a lasting impression.
On June 27, 2024, they eloped in an intimate ceremony surrounded by love. Their mothers, Deidre’ Cannon and Alice Armstrong, were there to witness the moment they said “I do.”
A little over a year later, the two said “I do” again, this time at Southern Oaks in New Orleans, surrounded by many more family and friends. With their loved ones present and everything falling into place, the couple described the day as magical – a memory they will cherish forever.
AS SEEN IN THE 2025 FALL ISSUE OF NOW WEDDING MAGAZINE
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GETTING READY LOCATION: Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans | VENUE + CEREMONY MUSIC + CATERER: Southern Oaks | OFFICIANT: Sacred Ties, Rev. Sharon Potts Carroll | REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION: Jack Rose | BRIDAL GOWN: David’s Bridal (CELEBRATE DB STUDIO) | BRIDESMAIDS’ GOWNS: David’s Bridal | GROOM/GROOMSMEN ATTIRE: Rome’s Tuxedos (Jean Yves), Nevestica Rose Gold (Bowtie), Widya Giftshop (Groomsmen Name Socks) | FLORIST: Beth’s Flowers | BAKERY: Mad Batter Bakery | RECEPTION ENTERTAINMENT: Fireworks, NOLA Jazz Band | TRANSPORTATION: Big Easy Limos | HAIR + MAKEUP: Arianne’s Hair (by Wife QwuaSheema) + QwuaSheema’s Hair, (NappyRoots Hair LLC by Ms. Long + Makeup by Bianca Hart, Face By Trace) | HONEYMOON: Honolulu, HI | JEWELER: Zales Jewelers | FAVORS: Chocolates (Favors By PRC), Candles (AE Creative Designs), Shot Glasses (Forever Wedding Crafts), Custom Fans (Wonderingsky Boutique), Foam Glow Sticks (Candlini) | INVITATIONS: Ateps Graceful Invite | OTHER: Pelino Sandals (Bling Converse)
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