RABBIT RABBIT!!! I can’t believe June is already here! Today the heat index is supposed to hit over 100 degrees, so in my book Summer is here! I’m ready for pool parties and beach trips, are you?!

I have a HUGE crush on New Orleans! While I’m not sure I could ever live there (hurricanes give me the chills moreso than tornadoes), it’s certainly an amazing and fun place to visit! After reviewing this wedding, I’m definitely itching to head to the Big Easy. Kristen and Robert were married at the House of Blues and had a second line lead them to the reception – classic NOLA!

Ceremony
As guest arrived various classic rock songs were played on Guitar and Cello
Party Processional: Over The Hills and Far Away – Led Zeppelin
Bride Processional: Kashmir – Led Zeppelin
Recessional: When I’m Sixty-Four – The Beatles

Second-line Band: Next Generation Brass Band
*the second-line band ushered the guests from the Voodoo Garden, to The Parish, and played the beginning of the reception

First Dance: You – Switchfoot
Father-Daughter/Mother–Son Dance: Somewhere Over The Rainbow- Israel Kamakawiwo’ole
Parties Dance: Best Friend – Weezer

Reception
My Eyes – Travis
Soul Man – The Blues Brothers
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
Modern Love – David Bowie
Groove Is In the Heart – Deee-Lite
Wishin n’ Hopin’ – Ani DiFranco
Please Send Me Someone To Love – B.B. King & Mick Hucknall
The First Day Of My Life – Bright Eyes
Bernadette – The Four Tops
Got To Get You Into My Life – The Beatles
Mardi Gras Mambo – Fredy Omar Con Su Banda
Shiver – Coldplay
Thank You – Duran Duran
Wish You Were Here – Incubus
Two TickeAt the Foot of Canal St – John Bouttets To Paradise – Eddie Money
If I Could Build My Whole World Around You – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Love Is Here To Stay – Ella Fitzgerald
You’re the First, the Last, My Everything – Barry White
It Won’t Be Long – The Beatles
Pump It Up – Elvis Costello & The Attractions
Reach Out I’ll Be There – The Four Tops
Jackson – Johnny Cash
Everything She Wants – Wham
Love You Madly – Cake
Magic Bus – The Who
Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
That’s Life _ Frank Sinatra
Colour My World – Chicago
The Reason – Hoobastank
Animal – Neon Trees
Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
Ring Of Fire – Johnny Cash
(If You’re Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To – Weezer
Dance to the Music – Sly & The Family Stone
Pennies From Heaven – Louis Prima
Something – The Beatles
Perfect Day – Duran Duran
Stand By Your Man – Tammy Wynette; Billy Sherrill
I Put a Spell On You – Screamin’ Jay Hawkins
I Just Called To Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
Fat Bottomed Girls – Queen
Run – Snow Patrol
Moneytalks – AC/DC
Swingtown – Steve Miller Band

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Location: House of Blues New Orleans
Ceremony: Voodoo Garden
Reception: The Parish
Musicians: New Orleans Finest Musicians – Scott Perro (Guitar) & Jack Craft (Cello)
Photography: Maile Lani Photography
Flowers: Fat Cat Flowers
Invitations: Wedding Paper Divas
Program: DIY Project (Kristen)
Bride’s Dress: Sottero & Midgley
Hair & Make-up: Get Polished Events
Bridesmaid Dresses: Jim Hjelm
Hotel Room: Bienville House
Wedding Cake: Royal Cakery
Voodoo Dolls: Jamie Hayes Gallery (Clothing designed and made by bride, Kristen)