Now Offering "Day-Of" & Hourly Coordination

Hi my lovely brides, I am back and only offering "Day-Of" Coordination and Hourly Coordination services in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Louisiana. I know many are thinking they can handle it all on their own and I know you can but why stress over something that can be handled by someone else. I want you to relax and enjoy your day. It goes by so fast and you should not be worrying about setting up wedding favors or place cards.

Our "Chic Couture" Day-Of Coordination package includes:
-Complimentary Consultation
-Unlimited Communication by phone and/or email the month of wedding
-Planning meeting to conceptualize details of the event
-Attendance at all required final meetings with vendors
-Distribution of final itinerary to vendors the week of the wedding
-Rehearsal coordination and instruction 1.5 hrs max
-Collection of items at rehearsal to be brought and set-up on wedding day such as: candles, photographs, guest book, wedding favors, toasting glasses, cake serving set, ceremony programs, place cards, table numbers, etc.
-Day-of wedding coordination arriving 2 hours before scheduled event time (unlimited wedding day coverage)
-Distribute final payments

Email us at coutureengagement@gmail.com for availability and pricing. 

Watch in AWE: Amazing New Orleans Wedding Video

Somesha and Olivier, Intro from Chris P. Jones on Vimeo.

While reading one of my fave blogs Style Me Pretty, I came across the amazing wedding of Somesha and Olivier. There wedding was a wedding that one could dream of. Above is the documentary style cinematography done by the amazing Chris Jones of Mason Jar Films. I am not a huge fan of videography just because I never found a style that I really love but I love Super 8 and maybe some video mixed together. I just love the vintage, old Hollywood feel of Super 8 film. Please view amazing their photography by the fabulous Chris Williams of Zoeica Images who also did my engagement pics. He is amazing!!! To view images from their wedding and to read their story, click here. The wedding was held at St. Louis Cathedral. The bride wore a stunning Monique Lhuillier which everyone knows how much I love. This couple had an all-star lineup of entertainment. If anyone knows who the wedding planner was please email me because the person who planned this wedding deserves their credit ;)

Hurricane Katrina 4 years ago today

I hate to be Ms. Debbie Downer today but I had to blog about the 4 year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. It really feels like it happened yesterday. I remember being in Baton Rouge and I started crying when I saw on the news what happened to not just New Orleans but the entire Gulf Coast. I was actually put on active duty and had to respond the day after and start refueling all those helicopters that were rescuing people off of their homes. There was so much chaos because our unit was located on the Lakefront but it was completely gone. I was at the Laplace weigh station on I-10 refueling helicopters in jeans in a t-shirt because we had no uniforms. August 29, 2005 is a day that will be remembered forever. While there is still a lot of work that needs to be done, there has been a lot of progress. I'm also telling everyone that is not from here that they need to visit. There is no place like New Orleans. Please feel free to share your Katrina stories in the comments section ;)

Bienvenue! Taste of New Orleans

Below are a few of my faves when putting together out-of-town welcome baskets. One or two of these treats can also double as wedding favors as well. There are just so many yummy treats in the city that it is really hard to pick just a couple. These delicious treats can get expensive if you have a lot of out-of-town guests therefore it is best not to go overboard and choose your favorites wisely and economically for your guest to enjoy while staying within your budget. In the welcome bag you can type a welcome letter and include what is in their bags and why you chose them. Out-of-town guest and visitors love Mardi Gras beads so including a few would definitely make their day. You can also add a map of the city as well as a postcard. If you are on a tight budget but want to do something for your guests, I would suggest ordering a few dozen of individual size pralines and making welcome labels for each and leave them at the front desk so when your guests arrives to check-in, the agent can give them their welcome treat. I just got really hungry all of  a sudden ;)

Leah's Creamy Pralines

Hubig's Pies

Pat Obrien's World Famous Hurricane Mix

Zapp's

Cafe Du Monde

Tabasco Hot Sauce