New Orleans Wedding Photographer | Slidell, Baton Rouge, MS Gulf Coast | Michael Caswell

This friendly Florida couple’s ceremony & reception were at The Elms Mansion in New Orleans.  The flowers and decorations, including a beautiful treatment of the gazebo, were created by Urban Earth, and the unique cake, which everyone raved about, was crafted by Charisma Cakes.

Rev. John Zimmer performed the touching ceremony, with the Storyville Stompers performing, and Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. & The Zydeco Twisters did a great job entertaining for the reception.  Mary & Bill did the first dances a bit differently, having the mother/groom and father/bride dances first, before they had their own first dance.

At the end of the night, Rockin’ Dopsie led the couple out to the waiting car, where they were showered with bubbles!

I had a great time shooting Nicole & Clifton’s wedding at the beautiful Elms Mansion on St. Charles Ave.  Nicole was a very detail-oriented bride, and amazed everyone at her skill in delegating tasks to various people!  Her flowers and cake were gorgeous, as was her dress (complete with an antique pin that was her grandmother’s attached to the back).

After the ceremony, the couple made their grand entrance into the reception by coming down the elegant staircase.

Rick with Decades Music handled the entertainment (I’ve worked with him a lot lately!), and did a great job as usual.  I love doing weddings with Rick, because he almost always throws in a few great ’80s songs like Journey’s Don’t Stop Believin’ (which the crowd loves).

At the end of the night, Nicole & Clifton were given a sparkler exit, and departed (along with quite a few guests) on a chartered streetcar!

It was nice to be shooting at the beautiful Elms Mansion two weekends in a row! Monica & Mario were wed during a mid-day outdoor ceremony on this gorgeous Fall day, with Rev. John Zimmer officiating. Dr. Jazz provided the ceremony music, and the reception entertainment as well.