{real wedding} elizabeth + david

if your unable to hit the french quarter today and celebrate mardi gras , this wedding might be able to curb your new orleans appetite. captured by ashley and philip of {13:13 Photography} the new yorkers elizabeth and david headed down to the big easy for a destination wedding complete with 500 guests.  

you gotta love the muted bridesmaid's j. crew dresses

one of the bridesmaids helps elizabeth with her garter belt that was handed down by her mother and sister...

the monochromatic bouquet smelled lovely with the addition of mint leaves...

a chalkboard background, feather boas and mardi gras masks makes for great accessories for the wedding faux-to booth.

Flowers {Meade Wenzel}| Band {Rockin Dopsie} | Church {First Presbyterian Church of New Orleans}

 Ceremony Music String Quartet {Fine Arts Ensemble} | Reception Venue {The New Orleans Board of Trade} Rehearsal Dinner Venue {Latrobe's} | Caterer {Pigeon Caterers} | Cake {Royal Cakery}

 Invitations {Scriptura} | Bridesmaid’s dresses {J. Crew} 

 Bride's shoes {Jimmy Choo} |Bride’s dress {Monique Lhuillier}

to see more of this wedding visit ashley + philip's blog {here}

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