EDITORIAL: Romance in the Marigny

Bride’s details, styled by Sarah Alleman, include Wedding Day Perfume from Gus Mayer Birmingham that has been hand engraved by Grace Calligraphy with initial and date.

. Hand Painted wedding shoes by Pappion Artistry

Wedding shoes decorated and hand-painted with the wedding date and venue by Louisiana artist Christina Pappion of Pappion Artistry.

groom wedding details

The groom’s details, styled by Sarah Alleman, include “Raleigh” by Johnston & Murphy shoes, a black silk bow-tie, and sliver fleur de lis cufflinks, all available at John’s Tuxedos & Suits; Wedding Day Cologne from Gus Mayer Birmingham, has been hand engraved by Grace Calligraphy with monogram and date, and a boutonniere by Hummingbird Floral Studio.

Wedding Invitation Suite by Invitobella

The custom invitation suite by Invitobella with venue illustration envelope liner.

Wedding Invitation Envelope liner with illustration of Marigny Opera house

Bride and groom with antique Rolls Royce

Helena and Jarrel pose with an antique 1963 White Rolls Royce, provided by Alert Transportation & Limousine Co.

bride and groom on the steps of Marigny Opera House

Helena is wearing Rafaela by Calla Blanche, an ivory 3D lace mermaid wedding dress with sweetheart neckline, corset-style bodice and dramatic, cascading train. She is also wearing the Beatrix veil by Lovestruck + Golden. This single layer veil has a satin ribbon stitched to the edge and is made with soft, bridal illusion tulle. Helena’s hair was styled by Glenda Schouest and her makeup was by Ann Marie White, both for Dazzle Doll Salon & Glam Bar. She is also wearing Passport Polish’s Ready Made Press-ons in the color St. Barth.

Jarrel is wearing a timeless, navy, two button, notch-lapel Sebastian Tuxedo available at John’s Tuxedos & Suits.

groom in navy blue tuxedo

Manicure close up on antique Rolls Royce Steering Wheel

Bride and Groom in antique Rolls Royce

Wedding bouquet close up

frosted acrylic welcome sign

Book with Brooks customized frosted acrylic signage designed to complement the invitation suite design.

Hummingbird Floral Studio created a lush, garden-like entrance to Marigny Opera House and Glo Events added romantic candles to light the way inside.

bride in marigny opera house

Ashly is wearing Teresa by Calla Blanche, a 3D ivory lace mermaid wedding dress with detachable tulle shoulder pieces. The Harriet veil by Lovestruck + Golden is a cathedral length design, complete with blusher.

romantic glam wedding makeup

Ashly’s up-do was styled by Glenda Schouest and her romantic, glam makeup was by Ann Marie White, both for Dazzle Doll Salon & Glam Bar. She is also wearing Passport Polish’s Ready Made Press-ons in the color Greece.

wedding bouquet

floral wedding altar semi-circle

groom in black shawl lapel tuxedo

Ridge is wearing a black, two-button shawl lapel tuxedo, available at John’s Tuxedos + Suits.

The ceremony setting, semi-circle of tiered candelabra from Glo Events, includes a lush “garden” overflowing with colorful blooms and greenery by Hummingbird Floral Studio.

ABOUT THE VENUE

The Marigny Opera House, located in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, dates back to the mid-1800s and was originally known as Holy Trinity Catholic Church. The church was closed by the Archdiocese of New Orleans in 1997 and the building was reopened as a “Church of the Arts” in 2011.

Marigny Opera House now serves as a community meeting place and hosts charitable and philanthropic meetings, workshops and seminars for public and private audiences as well as weddings and other private events.

wedding reception table at marigny opera house

The lush garden vibe carries through to the reception table design with a dramatic elevated centerpiece complemented by small vases overflowing with blooms by Hummingbird Floral Studio.

Innocence Imogen floral linen by Nüage Designs serves as the backdrop for True Value Rental’s blush plates, matte gold flatware and Pink Carousel and Debutante water goblets.

hand painted taper candles

Embroidered monogram napkins by Southern at Birth rest on each place setting and hand-painted taper candles by MJ Tablescapes peek from the fanciful florals.

acrylic table number

A frosted acrylic table number by Book with Brooks and True Value Rental’s Louis XVI gold chairs complete the design.

Louis XVI chair with bridal bouquet

bride and groom champagne tower pour

Helena and Jarrel pour a bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut Rose Champagne into a tower of champagne coupes from True Value Rental.

bride and groom toast with champagne coupes

bride and groom with wedding cake

Helena and Jarrel pose with the 4-tier blue fondant wedding cake by Kimbla’s Cakes. Handmade sugar flowers cascade down the cake.

bride and groom cut the cake

blue fondant paisley wedding cake with white sugar flowers

The cake sits atop a round gold plateau cake stand from True Value Rental and Nüage Designs Blush Primrose 3D Overlay. Votives from Glo Events and springs of greenery from Hummingbird Floral Studio complete the table.

Beignet Tower Groom's Cake

Adding a New Orleans touch, a beignet tower “groom’s cake” with buttercream icing, fresh raspberries and powdered sugar sits atop a gold plateau cake stand from True Value Rental.

Votives and a blush satin linen from Glo Events and sprigs of greenery from Hummingbird Floral Studio decorate the table.

bride and groom with beignet tower groom's cake

We fell in love with Beyond the Bar’s vintage Piaggio Ape (pronounced ah-pay, and translating to “bee” from Italian)! This cute little truck brings the prosecco anywhere it can drive in and comes complete with a matching bar!

bride and groom with mobile bar