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- Photography by Zoeica Images
Simply Modern for Chrystelle and Scott
Couple: Chrystelle and Scott
Date: July 11, 2009
Destination: New Orleans, LA
Consultant: Heather Hamilton-Sims
Ceremony: Cooper Plaza at the Audubon Zoo
Reception: Audubon Tea Room at the Audubon Zoo
Rehearsal Dinner: Acme Oyster House
Florist: Fat Cat Flowers
Bakery: Flour Power Confectionery
Makeup: Bellissimo
Photographer: Zoeica Images
Ceremony Entertainment: Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds
Reception Entertainment: Boogie Men
Transportation: Alert Transportation
Chrystelle and Scott are so adorable. The whole family is adorable! I first met Chrystelle and her mother several months before the wedding where they had done quite a bit of the leg work already. They had the venue, the florist and the photographer. It just so happened that they already secured a few of my faves! So I was tasked with helping them locating the remaining vendors and incorporating some “cool” (wink, wink) details into their wedding.
I have to tell you working with Vivian at the Audubon Zoo was amazing. She was so full of life and ideas and we collaborated very well. There weren’t any “turf wars” which made for a fabulous wedding for “our” bride.
Chrystelle and Scott envisioned a contemporary ceremony in shades of teal with orange accents set in front of the Elephant Fountain (aka Cooper Plaza) at the Audubon Zoo. The bridal party selected their own dresses in a style that made them feel beautiful and comfortable. Their dresses made a great backdrop for the fabulous bouquets designed and delivered by Fat Cat Flowers. The simple candelabras and vibrant altar arrangements were the perfect touch of bold elegance.
Post ceremony, the guests were led by a trumpeter from Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds to the cocktail hour and reception at the Audubon Tea Room. The room was set with a clean, modern design in mind keeping the linens crisp and white with potted orchids on each table.
Chrystelle and Scott wine and dined their guests with stations, created by the chefs at the Audubon Zoo, strategically placed throughout the room. There was a special treat for guests on this warm summer night. In lieu of a groom’s cake, Scott opted to offer their guests an icy snow cone (served with colorless flavors, of course).
They danced the night away to musical sounds of the Boogie Men. And the night’s festivities were captured by Chris Williams of Zoeica Images. Everyone had a blast and second lined right out of the reception, ending the evening on a high note! Laissez les bons temps rouler!
