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While we have an archive for Louisiana weddings, this is the spot for New Orleans wedding venues, ideas, traditions, and photographers. Oh and be sure to check out our listing of New Orleans best wedding photographers who are all offbeat-friendly.

A glam Halloween wedding with a black dress and beignets

A glam Halloween wedding with a black dress and beignets

“We wanted the look and feel to invoke a sort of luxurious, devil came down, cozy funeral for two, eternal love and damnation sensation.” Mission fabulously accomplished! Just wait until you see THE DRESS, the burgundy suit, the pre-wedding boudoir shoot, and the killer venue (that was totally a last-minute save!).

Les bons temps rouler at this New Orleans wedding with food trucks and a sweet first look

Les bons temps rouler at this New Orleans wedding with food trucks and a sweet first look

Tia and Steph had a New Orleans wedding in true style with natural scenery, a fab food truck, good soul music, and a laid-back vibe that lasted all day. It all started with a first look and walk along the river with their wedding party at Crescent City Park. Then it was on to their super personalized ceremony.

Gold, glamour, and top hats at this stunning New Year's eve wedding

Gold, glamour, and top hats at this stunning New Year’s eve wedding

Samantha and Nolan seriously know how to throw a New Year’s wedding to end all parties. Yep, this includes sequins, mismatched gold bridesmaids, tops hats, confetti, and kisses at midnight. It took place at The Chicory in New Orleans and between the clock decor (to count down to midnight!), the fur stoles, the FAB Monique Lhuillier gown, and the towering cake, this was one traditional-gone-wild New Year’s wedding.

Are you prepared to witness this glittery explosion of style?

Gritty, rock & roll, and HOT (literally) New Orleans wedding

Gritty, rock & roll, and HOT (literally) New Orleans wedding

“We wanted something that felt authentically New Orleans, without resorting to cliches: gritty, sultry, funky, and FUN.” This literally hot (like 95+ degrees) was also totally hot in looks, too. The bride’s dress and cape will slay you. This is the type of New Orleans party that we love: rock and roll, dance all night, and authentically them.

Embracing NOLA wedding traditions in classy-as-hell style as seen on @offbeatbride

Embracing New Orleans wedding traditions in classy-as-hell style

It was really important for us to have a Catholic ceremony and to include New Orleans traditions such as the second line parade, cake pulls, and voodoo doll groom’s cake. We also wanted to include small details of our personalities such as the welcome bags, King cake, custom dolls, family photos, and ’80s alternative music.

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Amanda & Meghan’s glittery queer wedding

Two dresses, two ladies, and many ways to love this wedding. Don’t miss the emotional vows, the perfect-for-them readings, the shiny aisle decor, and the pet-themed cake. But the dance party at the reception may just trump it all — as long as you don’t split your pants while you’re dipping it low!