{mardi gras}

 did you see those amazing masks used in the faux-to booth in today's new orleans wedding? 

if not you can check them out {here} ...pretty cool right? so that had me thinking of other mardi gras "staples" that can be remixed/reused/DIY for your own wedding. 

beads

turn mardi gras bead necklaces into a chandelier...wouldn't they look amazing hanging on trees for an outdoor wedding?

 

beads {party city} | diy chandelier {dollar store crafts}

beignets - in any shape or form

fried dough sprinkled with powdered sugar ...enough said!

 {epicurious} | {hank + hunt via the sweetest occasion} |  {style at home}  

cocktails

whether it be the big easy's "first" cocktail the sazerac or the ever popular hurricane that was first served back in 40s in a hurricane lamp glass, new orleans has amazing cocktails that would make for some equally amazing signature drinks.

  

sazerac cocktail recipe {southern living} | hurricane cocktail recipe {babble}