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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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A 1920s-inspired peacocks and zombies wedding

Skye and Cody celebrated their wedding in New Orleans with a 1920s-inspired feel and lots of peacock details. There were lots of lovely decor choices including cool branches, peacock bouquets, and hanging lights. Some zombie details (including the groom’s cake and the bride’s SHOES!), tearful speeches, and a bubbly exit rounded out an awesome soiree.

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Riss & Rick’s black and white New Orleans wedding

As fans of New Orleans and also of smaller weddings, this pair found a destination wedding to be ideal. In Jackson Square, under the shade of the palms, Bloody Mary wielded her Wiccan wonders on the ceremony that included voodoo dolls and burning parchment. After that, it was party time.

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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.