Fashion Editor: Tracee Dundas
Make-up: Celeste Louapre for Make Me Up
Hair: Ashley White for Albert Brown Salon
ModelS: SueEllen Soto from Victor’s International, Rachel Cannata and Chris Howard
Shot on Location at Destrehan Plantation
Regal Beauty
Ivory beaded, lace appliqué gown with cap sleeves and keyhole back and empire waist with silk ribbon, netted tulle, point d’Esprit and chapel length train by Pronovias from Bustles and Bows Bridal. Vintage yellow gold globe; Amethyst bead necklace with earrings; all from Waldhorn & Adler Antiques. 18 K white gold, oval, three-stone diamond ring with pavé shoulders from Adler’s Jeweler’s. Green hydrangea and white rose bouquet from The Plant Gallery.
When the Slipper Fits
Ivory, strapless, A-line gown with beaded chantilly lace overlay and scallop neckline with hand-embroidered designs and crystal bodice and empire waist with satin sash and scalloped semi-chapel train by Casablanca from Bridal Manor. Vintage 18 K yellow gold and diamond cascading earrings; Golden South Sea pearl necklace with yellow gold clasp; both from Adler’s Jewelers. 14 K yellow gold and diamond antique bangle bracelet; Bezel-set 14 K yellow gold and white diamond golden pearl ring; both from Waldhorn & Adler Antique. green cymbidium orchid bouquet and hair wreath from The Plant Gallery.
Moment of Repose
Ivory, French chantilly lace gown on silk organza with eye-lashing at bust and hem and taupe silk sash with Swarovski crystal antique-like brooch from Yvonne Lafleur.
Semiprecious teardrop yellow gold and pavé diamond earrings; Multicolor pastel pearl, with scattered multicolor sapphire, necklace; 18 K white gold, oval, three-stone diamond ring with pavé shoulders; all from Adler’s Jewelers. Green hydrangea and white rose bouquet from The Plant Gallery.
Mystical Presences
Silver, strapless, taffeta gown with peek-a-boo netting and beaded bolero jacket by Teri Jon from Elizabeth’s Boutique. Tahitian pearl necklace with white gold and diamond rondells with white gold and scattered diamond clasp and matching earrings; 18 K white gold, oval, three-stone diamond ring with pavé shoulders; all from Adler’s Jewelers. 18 K white gold, diamond and Amethyst antique cocktail ring from Waldhorn & Adler Antiques. Silver Swarovski crystal beaded antique-like cocktail purse from Saint Germain.
Two Princesses
Ivory silk dupioni trumpet gown with shirred empire bust and asymmetrical cut with lace appliqués and ruched bodice by St. Patrick from Bustles and Bows Bridal. Ivory cascading veil from Albert Brown Salon. 18 K yellow gold and moonstone earrings with matching necklace; Platinum and diamond tennis bracelet; Platinum princess-cut diamond solitaire with micropavé diamond band; all from Adler’s Jewelers. White voile fabric with ecru lace and embroidery from Auraluz Children.
Fleeting Moment
Soft white, silk chiffon, strapless, ethereal A-line gown with ruched bodice and front draping with silk charmeuse midriff at Empire waistline accented with Swarovski crystals and a chapel train by Mon Cheri from Bustles and Bows Bridal. Trafara antique hair brooch from Albert Brown Salon. 18 K white gold and pavé diamond, oval hoop earrings; 18 K white gold and diamond choker necklace; Platinum and diamond tennis bracelet; Platinum princess-cut diamond solitaire with micropavé diamond band; all from Adler’s Jewelers. Traditional black tuxedo with ivory ruffle poet shirt from John’s Tuxedo’s.
