Signature Drinks: Hers- “Diablo” creme de cassis, ginger, vodka, ginger ale His- “Paloma” lime, grapefruit, aperol, tequila, grapefruit soda

For cocktail hour they passed around delightful Hors d'oeuvres that consisted of: grilled cheese/ braised greens / cotija + chihuahua cheese/ seared prawn/ shrimp salt / mojo de ajo. While playing our playlist filled with upbeat dj remixes of oldies, and trendy... it gave more lounge vibes, and was a huge hit! For the dinner, since we and most of our guests are from Louisiana, I wanted to incorporate a piece of home into the playlist. I described the playlist I made as a blend of soul, blues, jazz, and home, with Frank Sinatra sitting on the dock of a bay in New Orleans during a candlelit dinner with Willie Dixon. It was the perfect combination of genres that truly represented our roots. When I was planning the reception dinner, I had a clear vision of the space and atmosphere that I wanted to create. It was important to me to have a warm and intimate family-style dining experience that would bring our families together and create a sense of unity as we enjoyed a farm-to-table meal. We ate, laughed, cried, toasted, and most importantly, we were all presently in the moment. The experience we had was truly unforgettable and will forever be etched in our hearts. During this time, everyone mingled and laughed, and gave their heartfelt speeches. It was such an out-of-body experience, I can hardly describe it. I guess this is where my whole “not seen, but felt” played a big role. It was truly unparalleled anonymity. Michael’s only request was to have cigars, so we had an interactive cigar-rolling station. Which was a huge hit, I enjoyed a few myself!