We love Emily and Matt's families so much, and we were so honored to capture another family wedding!  We have never seen a more energetic bride and groom.  Appropriately, their love story began during Mardi Gras because the energy of Mardi Gras is exactly these two.  The weekend started off at Rock-n-Bowl for a fabulously fun rehearsal dinner celebration.  We love this unique rehearsal dinner venue because after everyone enjoyed a delicious New Orleans dinner, including heartfelt and hilarious speeches about these college sweethearts, they headed to bowl and dance to live music at this classic New Orleans institution.  The next day was wedding day!  Emily and her besties laughed so much as they prepped for the ceremony, having a full on karaoke sing a long to classic Adele and Beyonce.  It was hilarious and the perfect way for Emily to relax just before putting on her wedding dress.  We loved shooting alongside the awesome Brocato Photography who set up the gorgeous bridal portraits in front of a full wall bookshelf in Emily's childhood home.  It was such a creative backdrop!  Everyone then headed to Emily's grandmother's French Quarter apartment for the first look.  Our absolute favorite moment happened when Emily and Matt first saw each other and she jumped up and down and Matt gave her a huge hug. The party officially started!  St. Louis Cathedral was breathtakingly beautiful as always, and the clouds parted just in time for everyone to second line with the newlyweds to Pat Os on the River for a fun reception headed by The Boogie Men.  Emily could not wait to dance all day and that's exactly what she did all night!  She also hopped on the drums for a special performance with the band and both she and Matt flew through the air for their family tradition of Shout!

Great working with the team below!

Rehearsal Dinner // Ye Olde College Inn and Mid-City Lanes Rock'n'Bowl
Prep // Private Homes
Ceremony // St. Louis Cathedral
Reception // Pat O's On The River
Cinematography // Bride Film
Photography // Brocato Photography
Florals // Fat Cat Flowers
Hair // Tribe Organic Beauty Bar
Make Up // About Face of New Orleans
Invitation Suite // Lulus
Bride's Cake // Haydel's Bakery
Reception Band // The Boogie Men
Live Painter // Nola Live Painting
Bride’s Dress // The Bridal Boutique by MaeMe
Bridesmaids’ Dresses // MuMu
Groom’s Suit // Tuxedos To Geaux
Groomsmen Suits // Tuxedos to Geaux
Groomsmen Ties // NOLA Couture
Second Line Band // ReFried Confuzion
Second Line Umbrellas // Homemade