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new orleans

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.

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Delicious, vintage-style NOLA, French Quarter wedding

New Orleans photographer Elizabeth Ray sent us some eyegasmic wedding photos from Kerry and Rob’s wedding. From the vintage dress to the crumbly location to the gorgeous couple in general, this wedding will make you squee…

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Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer’s surprise, flashmob, art-piece wedding

Author, Neil Gaiman and artist, performer and musician, Amanda Palmer had a surprise, flashmob wedding in New Orleans which featured, not only a surprise wedding, but surprise top hats, tea cups and a living bride statue.

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Aryanna & Craig’s vintage, big easy-style wedding/party!

Aryanna & Craig really wanted to have their wedding in their house. However, cramming more than eighty-five people into their humble, little (one-bedroom/one bathroom) home seemed unlikely. But they were determined. With some careful spacial planning and a little re-arranging, they were able to successfully throw a killer wedding and awesome party, New Orleans style!

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Danielle & Banger’s gothique, Burton-esque, New Orleans, voodoo, Hallows-Eve, handfasting

Remember when Ariel got all jumpy and hand-clappy over that gorgeous goth stripey bride? Where here she is with the whole gorgeous goth wedding details! The offbeat bride: Danielle, Comedic Actress, Usui Reiki Master, Village Witch & Tarot Reader (and OBT member “Danielle“) Her offbeat partner: Banger: Semi Professional Musician, Financial Services Consultant Location & […]

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Karen & Doug’s WedCon 2009!

The Offbeat Bride: Karen, PC coordinator / data analyst (and OBT member “Karen”) Her Offbeat Partner: Doug, System Administrator Location & date of wedding: Rosy’s Jazz Hall, New Orleans, LA — March 14, 2009 (Pi Day!) What made our wedding offbeat: We’re nerds. We met at a live-action roleplaying game and got together at a […]

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Jenn & Brandon’s Matrimonial Purple Tudor Tea Party

The offbeat bride: Jenn, Youth Worker Her offbeat partner: Brandon, Musician Location & date of wedding: Illuminated Sculpture Gallery in New Orleans, LA on January 10th, 2009 What made our wedding offbeat: We were already legally married and decided to get “weddinged” almost exactly on our one year anniversary. Not bad to have already gotten […]