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AQuixoticBride
AQuixoticBride

Writer, cat lady, nerd. Interests include: being a New Orleanian wherever I am. Feel free to reach out with questions about New Orleans, whether you're... View More

Writer, cat lady, nerd. Interests include: being a New Orleanian wherever I am. Feel free to reach out with questions about New Orleans, whether you're planning a destination wedding, a honeymoon, or just want to talk about food (or the Saints)!

Happily married 🎉

July 14, 2018

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AQuixoticBride
Dorignac's?
AQuixoticBride in Louisiana Planning, on January 28, 2018 at 2:41 AM

Has anyone here had wedding cake or wedding flowers from Dorignac's or know anyone who has? I'm wondering if they might be a more affordable alternative for a small cake and simple flowers.

AQuixoticBride, Feb 16, 2018 2 44
AQuixoticBride
Shower/couple's Shower week of the wedding?
AQuixoticBride in Etiquette and Advice, on January 2, 2018 at 5:45 PM

I've been chatting with my MOH and she really wants throw a shower for me/us. The problem is that she lives in Connecticut and I live in California and the wedding is in New Orleans - so it's a kind...

AQuixoticBride, Jan 2, 2018 9 211
AQuixoticBride
Is it chintzy to put information on the back of the invitation?
AQuixoticBride in Etiquette and Advice, on December 14, 2017 at 3:33 PM

I'm designing my invitations on Vistaprint and I'm wondering if it would be odd to put details card like information on the back of the main invitation. It's currently just a blank space. The ceremony...

MoweryMe, Dec 22, 2017 24 9,186
AQuixoticBride
Premixing own signature drink?
AQuixoticBride in Etiquette and Advice, on October 20, 2017 at 5:08 PM

Our plan for the wedding reception is to purchase our own alcohol and hire a bartender to serve instead of purchasing a bar package. We plan on serving only beer and wine (some nice sodas and iced tea...

Opalite, Oct 21, 2017 14 3,126
AQuixoticBride
DJ or Band?
AQuixoticBride in Planning, on September 20, 2017 at 3:32 PM

What are your opinions about choosing a DJ or a band? I'm having a smallish cocktail style wedding (50 guests) in a historic house museum. I don't know if I really want a dance party type thing, and...

Mrs. Fall Bride, Sep 21, 2017 13 35
AQuixoticBride
Anyone shop for dresses alone?
AQuixoticBride in Wedding Attire, on September 14, 2017 at 2:13 AM

I live across the country from my mom and MOH and was planning a trip in the winter to shop for a dress. I thought my mom would like it because I am her only daughter and it would make a good memory....

Tanna, Sep 16, 2017 25 79
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Transportation from hotel to venue?
AQuixoticBride in Planning, on August 11, 2017 at 4:30 AM

I'm getting married in New Orleans next summer and I will likely have out of town guests. I am planning to do a hotel block, but most of the mainstream hotels are located near the French Quarter and...

Charlise, Aug 12, 2017 6 40
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