REAL WEDDING:: Tiffany Nichols + Jeff Youngblood {An Intimate, Destination Wedding}

::AS SEEN IN THE FALL + WINTER2024 PRINT ISSUE OF NOW WEDDINGS MAGAZINE::

Photography by Ibay Photography

their story

Tiffany and Jeff met in middle school. Years later Jeff would plan a surprise dinner following a sunset boat ride in Orange Beach, Alabama, where he proposed to Tiffany. 

 

“He proposed with a gorgeous sunset in the background,” says Tiffany.

 

She, of course, said “Yes!”

about the wedding

Alabamaians Tiffany and Jeff wanted to elope, but as Tiffany says “neither families were having it” so they chose the next best thing: an intimate, destination New Orleans wedding with just their closest friends and family. 

 

“Since New Orleans is only 2 hours, we come there often,” she shares. “We both love the city and the sites, and knew it would be a perfect place for our wedding.” 

 

Tiffany found her wedding dress at Bliss Bridal in Fairhope, AL – the first bridal boutique she visited and the couple sourced their wedding rings and invitations in Alabama also.

 

To help them plan their destination wedding, Tiffany and Jeff turned to Kristen Rauch of PK Events, based in New Orleans. “We absolutely LOVED our wedding planners,” says Tiffany.  “Kristen and Claire were the best. They made it non-stressful and knew exactly how I wanted everything.” 

 

The wedding day began with a First Look on the front porch of Solari Orleans, overlooking the St. Charles Avenue streetcar line. Tiffany and Jeff then said their vows under an arch of white flowers with their 18 guests looking on. The newlyweds then treated their guests to an intimate dinner catered by 12 Seasons Catering.

 

Tiffany describes the wedding day as “classy and elegant, just like I wanted it.”

 

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FEATURING TIFFANY + JEFF’S WEDDING::

 

NOW FEATURED VENDORS:

BRIDES’S GOWN + GROOM AND GROOMSMENS’ ATTIRE: Bliss Bridal

WEDDING PLANNER/DESIGNER + DECOR: PK Weddings and Events

CATERER: 12 Seasons Catering 

 

ADDITIONAL VENDOR CREDITS:

GETTING READY LOCATION + CEREMONY LOCATION + RECEPTION LOCATION + REHEARSAL DINNER LOCATION: Solari Orleans | OFFICIANT: Susana Bobadilla, Weddings by Susana | PHOTOGRAPHER: Ibay Photography | FLORIST: Kimberly Quinlivan, Kimberly’s Unique Bridal Blooms | BAKERY: Chez Ru Rene Bakery | CEREMONY MUSIC: Violinist Dr. Iuliia Akers, Encore Music Company | HAIR + MAKEUP: Glam on Location | HONEYMOON (DESTINATION): St. Barts | | JEWELER: Goldsteins (wedding bands) and Olive & Piper (bride’s jewelry) |  INVITATIONS: It’s Inviting | INVITATION PAINTING: Southern Whits Studio

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