#EnzoaniRealBride: Crystal & Devin

THE DRESS

"After choosing three dresses while shopping, my bridal consultant asked me to pick a fourth gown as my wild card, and I chose the Enzoani Dakota. The moment I put it on, I knew this was my gown. It hugged my curves and truly made me feel like a woman. The champagne underlay coordinated beautifully with my neutral and gold decor at both venues."

THE LOVE STORY

"We began dating in 2009 after having known each other through mutual friends for years. Devin had moved back to Virginia after graduating from Loyola University to start his career, and I was also working in the area and bartending part time. Sparks flew after serving him the perfect pint of Guinness, his signature brew! Fast forward a few years, and we made the move to back New Orleans where we've built our life together and our has relationship flourished in the most romantic city in the world!"

THE WEDDING DAY

"Most of our wedding guests were traveling from all over the world, so we wanted to give them a true New Orleans experience. We focused on great food, good music, and a memorable setting. Guests dined on a traditional New Orleans menu, had their tarot cards read, visited the cigar bar & photo booth." 

"Post ceremony, we got to enjoy our sweetheart dinner privately and reflect on our amazing day, and give thanks to those who made it possible. We were able to look out over our cocktail hour and felt so much gratitude for everyone who had made the journey to New Orleans to celebrate with us!"

MY ADVICE...

"HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER - even if it's day-of coordination only - they are your fairy godmother for the day! ...And a videographer! They captured our vows and my walk down the aisle - I got to see everything from my guests' perspective, and the movement of my gown took my breath away!"

Crystal + Devin | Highlight from Carriage Films on Vimeo.