At long last, I will fill you in on my little sister‘s fabled wedding, gathering photos from thither and yon.
The setting: Jackson Square in New Orleans’ famous French Quarter.
Heavenly.
Photographer: Me, for once!
Ladies awaiting…
Image by Sharper Photography
The bridesmaids: Me and three upstanding young ladies, all clad in Trashy Diva dresses and bearing Flora Savage bouquets of tiger lilies, orange spray roses, ivory mini roses, mini hydrangeas, freesia, ivory and yellow snapdragons… plus corsages.
Image appears courtesy of D. P.
At this point, I was still unaware the Real Wedding was starting; someone told us that we were just running through the blocking “for pictures.” Consequently, the best man and I had a good ol’ chat as we shuffle-stepped our way down the ‘aisle.’
The entrance of the bride and her/our father clued me in:
D.P.
Please note that my big sister (who may prefer to remain nameless?) used to be a stylist, and she styled both the bride’s hair and my own. Are you impressed? I sure was. We also had our makeup done by Nolatideaux; this was the first time I’ve had my hair professionally styled for an event AND my first professional makeup experience.
Dad prepares to give Rachel away:
D.P.
TABLEAUX!
Sharper Photography
Note that nearly all the wedding guests were absent from their seats and taking pictures behind the wedding photographer whose head is seen in the foreground. This added weight to the fib that we were just running through the motions “for pictures.”
Kissy time!
Samuel Muñiz
Everyone’s favorite maid of honor completely failing to bustle the bride’s train as the grandparents climb into a carriage and a brass band patiently waits…
Image by Mr. Jaunty
…to start the second line, one of the most outrageously joyful times of my life.
Sharper Photography
One day you’re a mild-mannered bank teller, and the next you’re dancing through the French Quarter as endless tourists cheer you on and take pictures. Know who passed our parade? Nicholas Cage. I didn’t even notice him, I was so busy bobbin’ along.
The second line ended at the fabulous Muriel’s, where the reception was held. Notice the New Orleans Moonshiners below, keeping things lively.
Samuel Muñiz
The bride and groom’s first dance, unless of course you count all that second lining. Note that Groomsman Frank is taking a picture on the left side of this picture, while Mr. Jaunty is doing likewise on the bottom right…
D.P.
…resulting in THIS picture:
Mr. J
I amuse easily.
After a faaaaabulous luncheon (featuring my first petit fours!) and dancing (I STILL haven’t learned to dance), we were all ready for the Sweet Life wedding cake; orange velvet with cream cheese frosting between the layers, all covered in vanilla buttercream. Glorious. Mr. Jaunty loved it, and he doesn’t even like cake. Cake topper by Sheena Muñiz— the little bride and groom are accurately attired, down to the tiger lilies!
D.P.
The newlyweds perform some obligatory cake smashing…
Samuel Muñiz
… and everyone is very happy for them.
D.P.
A good time was had by all.
If your appetite for wedding photos knows no bounds, check out Sharper Photography’s “Rachel and Adam” album.
Is it weird to say that I wish I could have been there?
This looks like a bonafide BLAST. And what an impossibly gorgeous bride. Gah!
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Oh wow! That wedding looks amazing! Congratulations to your sister – did they plan it all or did they hire someone? I know I would never be able to plan that much and have it come out that good.
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Beautiful, fun, distinct. What a lovely wedding. Congratulations to your sis!
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The parade reminds me of the umbrella parade I had once, but much classier! And I did go and look at the other photos, and I love the second to last one with all of you looking silly outside. Except you look silly and gorgeous.
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Wow! That’s like a wedding you’d see in a movie. How awesome — and best of luck to them.
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Just wanted to say how much I LOVE these wedding photos. One of the few times I can think of when a total stranger’s wedding seems totally exciting! I love New Orleans and adore how every part of this comes together in such a genteel but lively manner.
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what an amazing wedding! almost fairytale :) and you all look beautiful :)
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