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Monthly Archives: October 2009

Minal & Kenji’s Wedding at Hermann-Grima House and Broussard’s in the French Quarter – 10/11/09

Minal and Kenji’s ceremony took place in the courtyard of the Hermann-Grima house.  A light rain started to fall just as the ceremony was beginning, but that didn’t seem to dampen anyone’s spirits (though it was a bit tricky for me to shoot one-handed, holding an umbrella with the other hand!).  The couple created their own unique ceremony, combining elements from each of their cultures (Minal’s family being Indian, and Kenji’s being Japanese).

After the ceremony, we headed to Broussard’s lovely courtyard next door for the reception.  Later in the evening, after the rain had ceased, Minal and Kenji and I went out to get some shots of them in the Quarter, which was a lot of fun!

At the end of the night, the New Birth Brass Band led everyone on a Second Line parade through the streets.  Shivas Gilotra accompanied the band, playing the Dhol, giving this New Orleans tradition a bit of Indian flavor.

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Photo of Bride in New Orleans French Quarter

Photo of Wedding at Hermann-Grima House New Orleans

Photo of Hermann-Grima House Wedding New Orleans

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Wedding Photo in New Orleans French Quarter

Photo of New Orleans French Quarter Wedding Couple

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Photo of New Orleans Second Line Wedding Couple

Bethany & Eric’s Wedding at Tipitina’s in the French Quarter – 10/10/09

Bethany and Eric had an intimate ceremony in the beautifully-decorated courtyard of a family friend’s home.  After the ceremony, we headed over to Tipitina’s for the reception.  There, chefs from several of the New Orleans area’s top restaurants prepared and served the most incredible food I’ve ever encountered at a wedding.  Jeremy Davenport performed, and the band was so unbelievably tight, if I’d closed my eyes I would have thought I was listening to a highly polished studio recording… it was a real treat!

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Kristen & Damien’s Wedding at the St. Louis Hotel in New Orleans – 10/9/09

This wonderful couple from California exchanged vows in the gorgeous courtyard of the St. Louis Hotel in the French Quarter, with Rev. John Zimmer conducting the ceremony.  It was a rainy evening, so the retractable awning over the courtyard was a godsend!  Afterward, a reception followed with Dr. Jazz providing the entertainment.  At the end of the night, the weather had cleared up, and Dr. Jazz led the couple and guests on a Second Line parade through the Quarter, which, as always, was a blast!

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Photo of Crawfish Groom

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Photo of St. Louis Hotel New Orleans Wedding

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Photo of Second Line Parade New Orleans Wedding