When guests arrive in the Big Easy for a wedding weekend celebration, that's exactly what they're expecting... a celebration! The best way to experience an authentic New Orleans is with a brass band and a Nola house party.  

The rehearsal dinner usually happens before the wedding.  With an intimate Thursday ceremony, the couple thought it would be a wonderful idea to have the dinner on Friday.  Il Mercato is an oasis in the middle of the city.  It's an escape from the busy streets of the French Quarter and the perfect location for this post-wedding dinner.

Planning & Design: Thea Pagel
Venue: Il Mercato
Photographer: Mo Davis
Florals: Leaf & Petal
Gown: Hannah Amundson
DJ:  DJ Mattie
Hair & Makeup: Brandi Beauty
Film Processing: Richard Photo Lab

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