Contest Announcement: 1,000 Followers!

March 11, 2010

This week we made a major milestone on our Twitter account, @NOLAWeddingsMag: We hit 1,000 followers! To celebrate we’re going to run a twitter contest over the next 2 weeks.
To enter all you have to do is recommend us in your Follow Friday tweets on either March 12th or 19th 2010. It can be as [...]

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TWiW Episode 33 – The Bridal Event 2010 Recap Show

March 10, 2010
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This week we have Jessica, Rachel, and Val in to recap Bridal Event 2010 at the New Orleans Museum of Art!
You can see more images on our recap page at the bridal event website.

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TWiW Episode 32 – Bridal Event 2010

February 25, 2010
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This week on the show Rachel and Jeff are previewing some of the exciting happenings with Bridal Event 2010! Which will take place on Tuesday, March 2nd 2010 from 6 to 9 pm at the New Orleans Museum of Art.
We will also unveil our new 2010 Annex edition of the magazine which includes a 32 [...]

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TWiW Episode 31: Shoes!

February 18, 2010
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This week Jessica and Val talk shoes while Jeff sits in and offers the occasional commentary.
Topics include comfort versus style, what to keep in mind when changing to a different shoe after the ceremony and we also add our own thoughts to the question: Should the bridesmaids all wear the same shoes [...]

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TWiW 30 – Who Dat (Wedding) Dreams

February 11, 2010
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Since the Saints have won the NFL championship game we thought it would be fun to talk about a couple of couples who had Saints football on the brain while planning their weddings. Jeff and Rachel talk about the following stories:

Saints Super Bowl spurs couple to tie the knot (via wlox.com)
Houma couple have a Who [...]

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TWiW Episode 29: It’s Carnival Time

February 4, 2010
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We’re getting ready for the parades to start picking up this weekend so  Jeff and Valerie discuss planning your wedding around parades.
A couple of points to think about when planning during a parade:
Scheduling: Friday and Saturday’s are pretty busy during the final two weeks before carnival. You can visit http://www.nola.com/mardigras/parades/ to see what parades are [...]

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TWiW Episode 28 – Much Adeaux About the Tuxedo

January 28, 2010
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This week Jeff and Rachel talk a little about the history of the tuxedo along with considerations to make when you and your groom select a tux and colors.
You can also check out our tuxedo article at our blog on nola.com.
In other news you could have Rev Run officiate your wedding. (via nj.com)
Finally, remember to [...]

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Announcing Bridal Event 2010

January 26, 2010

BRIDAL EVENT 2010!
Tuesday, March 2nd, 2010
6pm-9pm at the
New Orleans Museum of Art

Advance Tickets $10
or $15 (cash only) at the door
If you purchased advanced tickets please remember to print and bring your receipt. Your receipt will serve as your ticket.
Partial Proceeds from Ticket Sales to Bridal Event 2010 will be donated to the Louisiana SPCA to [...]

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TWiW Episode 27: In The News

January 21, 2010
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Rachel Valerie and Jeff cover more weddings (among other things) that made the news. This week:

Couple donates money for wedding dinner to Haiti relief
Kim Kardashian insists she is not getting married to New Orleans Saints running back Reggie Bush.
Independent film “Love Wedding Marriage” will begin filming soon.

Don’t forget we’re accepting entries for our grooms [...]

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TWiW Episode 26: The Groom’s Cake

January 14, 2010
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This week Rachel and Valerie talk grooms cakes with Jeff and announce our next contest!

We’re giving away this unique fleur de lis cake knife provided by Rudman’s. You can enter between January 14th through February 17th at 5:00pm CST by telling us about your upcoming grooms cake. You can email us at contest@thisweekinweddings.com a little [...]

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