Ritz-Carlton New Orleans | Those glasses look good on you - Emily + Kearney, the preview

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Meet Emily & Kearney, our latest Mason Jar couple. Their wedding was dripping with high-style design and the whole event was lovingly narrated through speeches by their dearest friends and family. Jones traveled to their destination wedding in New Orleans to not only film their wedding day, but also their rehearsal dinner. Filming at the rehearsal dinner allows us to capture all of those stories and toasts that your family can cherish for years to come.

Emily grew up in New Orleans, but she moved to Boston during her teenage years.  NOLA has always remained dear to her family, and so, with joy, their new extended family travelled to New Orleans to enjoy both its charm and the celebration of love.  This short sneak peek of their wedding video features a snippet of a speech by Emily's brother, who had everyone rolling with laughter.

Their wedding celebration was exquisite--a true homecoming for all involved. Emily joined organizational forces with Kearney's mother and they designed an elaborate feast for the rehearsal dinner. We must say that the toasts were equally well-crafted by all the family members, friends, and siblings involved. The Elms Mansion (where the rehearsal dinner was held) is a luxurious and regal location in New Orleans full of southern charm.  A jazz band played both indoors during cocktails and outdoors during dinner.

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The father of the groom welcomes his guests to the rehearsal dinner.

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Comic timing and tender stories are definitely this family's specialty. While they are the first to mention that they all speak their mind, and speak it loudly, we have to be the first to say that we enjoyed their speeches and as always, we are so thankful to be a witness to the love this family shares.

Here are some screen grabs from the wedding video we are working on for them:

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Kearney, the ever-eloquent groom, sent his loving Emily some gifts to open before the wedding. Among a parade of lovely notes and cards, he gave her a necklace he had made from one of his grandmother's rings, saying that although his grandmother had never met Emily, they would have been great friends if she were still alive.

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We had the pleasure of working with these fine vendors during the wedding day:

Photographer Paul Morse.   You can view his official images from Emily & Kearney's wedding here.

Event Design by Linda Matzkin & Alexandra Kappel of Hopple Popple Events.

Ceremony and Reception at The Ritz-Carlton New Orleans

Reception Band: Jimmy Church Band

Makeup: Tisa from Tisa’s Beauty Bar

Florist: Urban Earth

Second Line Band: The Storyville Stompers

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New Orleans Wedding Video - 2nd Line Parade

 

Oh When the Saints...

If you've every been to New Orleans, even if you didn't leave the hotel room, you were inundated with the purest jazz on the planet.

It's no surprise that this legacy makes its way into life's celebrations.  The tradition of having a 2nd line band that leads guests to the reception is one of the most exciting experiences of a New Orleans wedding.

The Storyville Stompers guided the guests from CeCe's mother's house into the tent across the way to reveal the jaw-dropping decor by event designers Van Wyck & Van Wyck and mouth-watering catering by Joel.

Tomorrow's wedding video segment - The first dance.

jones

 

Event Design: Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Catering: Joel
Wedding Planners: Crescent City Consultants, Pat Denechaud
Ceremony: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Bridesmaid's Luncheon: Galatoire's
Rehearsal Dinner: Arnaud's
Bridal: Vera Wang, provided by Mimi's
Photographer: Stephen Karlisch
Horse and Buggy Royal Carriages
2nd Line Band: Storyville Stompers
Cigar Roller: Cigar Factory of New Orleans
Fresh Reception Taffy: The Roman Candy Man
Reception Entertainment: Jimmy Church Band

New Orleans Wedding Video at Holy Name of Jesus

 

In keeping with family's (Scottish) heritage, Trevor and some of his relatives wore kilts and a bagpiper played outside the church as guests arrived and departed their New Orleans wedding.

The kilted guards opened the large doors at the back of the church for CeCe's grand entrance and all of the 600 guests felt they were witnessing a moment of greatness.  Trevor's expression says it all.

Father Taggert kept the service short, and Pat Denechaud from Crescent City Consultants kept the trains running on time from the beginning to the end.

After having a few photos taken, the newly wedded couple hopped into a horse-drawn carriage to wheel over to the cocktail hour back at the family home.

Next Tuesday's wedding video segment - the 2nd line band leads the guests into the reception tent.

jones

 

Event Design: Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Wedding Planners: Crescent City Consultants, Pat Denechaud
Ceremony: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Bridesmaid's Luncheon: Galatoire's
Rehearsal Dinner: Arnaud's
Bridal: Vera Wang, provided by Mimi's
Photographer: Stephen Karlisch
Horse and Buggy Royal Carriages
2nd Line Band: Storyville Stompers
Cigar Roller: Cigar Factory of New Orleans
Fresh Reception Taffy: The Roman Candy Man
Reception Entertainment: Jimmy Church Band

New Orleans Super 8 Wedding Groom Prep at the Ritz Carlton

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Trevor and the fellas were camped out at the Ritz Carlton most of the morning before his New Orleans wedding.  When they jumped on the bus to take them to the church, they had a police escort to help them make it in record time.

While they were in transit, CeCe and family were finishing up her photo shoot with the fabulous Stephen Karlisch.  Don't you just love the super 8 wedding footage of her in her dress?

Tomorrow's wedding video segment - the ceremony - CeCe's grand entrance, and Trevor's expression!

jones

Event Design: Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Wedding Planners: Crescent City Consultants, Pat Denechaud
Ceremony: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Bridesmaid's Luncheon: Galatoire's
Rehearsal Dinner: Arnaud's
Bridal: Vera Wang, provided by Mimi's
Photographer: Stephen Karlisch
Horse and Buggy Royal Carriages
2nd Line Band: Storyville Stompers
Cigar Roller: Cigar Factory of New Orleans
Fresh Reception Taffy: The Roman Candy Man
Reception Entertainment: Jimmy Church Band

New Orleans 16mm Wedding Bridal Prep

 

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When CeCe stepped into her dress before her New Orleans wedding, the air was practically charged with the emotions of her family and friends (and from the sheer fact that she wore it like a goddess).

Mimi's Boutique provide the Vera Wang dresses for the bride and the bridesmaids (whom you can also see in this film clip).

To capture all the emotion of the moment, I pulled out my 16mm camera, the look of which perfectly paints the heightened mood - if you've been there, you know - when the bride puts on her dress, suddenly, it all becomes real!  And shooting 16mm wedding footage of the moment captures the radiance, and the super 8 wedding coverage in black and white creates a shift between what was and what is to come.

Tomorrow's wedding video clip - The anticipation builds as CeCe and Trevor head to the ceremony.

jones

Event Design: Van Wyck & Van Wyck
Wedding Planners: Crescent City Consultants, Pat Denechaud
Ceremony: Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church
Bridesmaid's Luncheon: Galatoire's
Rehearsal Dinner: Arnaud's
Bridal: Vera Wang, provided by Mimi's
Photographer: Stephen Karlisch
Horse and Buggy Royal Carriages
2nd Line Band: Storyville Stompers
Cigar Roller: Cigar Factory of New Orleans
Fresh Reception Taffy: The Roman Candy Man
Reception Entertainment: Jimmy Church Band