Congratulations Reagan and Nicholas

This elegant Reception had a New Orleans flair, and it was as fun as it was beautiful!  The colors for the day were black and white with touches of pale pink.  The guests enjoyed a serenade from a New Orleans Jazz band as they left the church and walked over to the Reception.  They entered the cocktail room, which had gorgeous lounge furniture highlighted by our pink Uplights.  Then the guests moved into the main ballroom, where the tables had floor length ivory cloths surrounded by black chivari chairs.  There was a custom menu card tucked into each napkin and matching escort cards on the tables.  The centerpieces were tall black candelabras surrounded by candles, but a few tables had shorter vases of baby’s breath.  We had amber Uplights spread around the room and the dance floor, and they gave the whole room a dramatic amber glow.

During the introduction, Reagan and Nicholas set the tone for the evening when they danced their way in to the New Orleans Saints song and threw beads to the guests.  An amazing seated dinner followed while we played the sounds of Jazz and New Orleans. Each guest also enjoyed a mini bottle of hot sauce, which held their escort card.  After dinner, Nicholas and Reagan cut their cakes.  The Bride’s cake featured four round stacked, ivory tiers, with the couple’s last initial on the front.  Nicholas’ cake was perfect: It had a Bride and Groom on it, and underneath it said “Game Over.  Bourbon Street, New Orleans.”  Too funny!  Toasts came next, and then it was party time!

Soon into the evening, Reagan’s mom came into the room with Reagan’s little dog Grace. Grace even had on an outfit, featuring a bow on it that matched the ribbon band on the bottom tier of Reagan’s cake! Grace, used to being around people, was a big hit, and enjoyed the attention as well as dancing. Yes, dancing!

Near the end of the evening, beignets were brought around to the guests, who loved them, of course. Finally, after a night of great food and dancing, the Newlyweds shared their last dance together before heading off to Jamaica. Congratulations Nicholas and Reagan!

Vendors:
Venue: Hotel ZaZa
Photographer: Mustard Seed Photography
Cakes: Edible Designs by Jessie
Coordination: Monarch Wedding & Event Planning
Flowers: Always Floral
Rentals: Daryl & Co.