TWiW Episode 25: This Week in Contests

January 7, 2010

This week we’re featuring local couple Dewain Lee and Irvin Williams who are looking to be selected in the “Will You marry Me” contest from Essence Magazine. You can find out more about them at our website!
Next week we’re announcing our next contest which will be all about grooms cakes so check back for details!

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TWiW Episode 24: The Parasol Contest Winner!

December 30, 2009

Happy New Year from everyone at New Orleans Weddings Magazine. We have a winner of our Black & Gold Parasol contest: Brandi Liberty. She wins the Black & Gold Fleur-de-lis parasol provided by Pamela’s Parasols.
We will have additional contests next year so check back, or subscribe to the podcast.

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TWiW Episode 23: Best New Orleans Photo Spots

December 23, 2009

This week Jeff, Rachel, and Valerie discuss some of the known and not so known locations to take your engagement portraits. We also have some tips from Nonney Oddlokken on making the most of your engagement session. You can read the full article on our website.
While photos from the engagement session have been used solely [...]

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TWiW Episode 22: 2 Events 1 Date

December 17, 2009

This week we’ve started out partnership with Nola.com featuring articles and tips from New Orleans Weddings Magazine at their wedding blog at http://www.nola.com/weddings/.
Rachel was in the studio today to talk about honeymoons, and little history and facts gleaned from About.com and Honeymoon Cruise Shopper.
Also we discuss one bride who decided to hold her wedding the [...]

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TWiW Episode 21: In The News

December 10, 2009

This week Jeff talks about a couple items that he found in the news and on the Internet.
Story links:

New Orleans: Bravado in a battered city
Carnival is coming! Chad Dyle spots the grandstands.

Finally, we are extending our contest!  Send us your engagement story to info@thisweekinweddings.com before December 29th, 2009 at 6:00pm CST and we will pick [...]

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TWiW Episode 20: The Proposal

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This week Rachel and Jeff discuss proposals and some things to think about incorporating Facebook into your announcements.
Tips on making a successful proposal

Talk about the possibility of getting married, so you all are on the same page..
Let the setting for the proposal fit everyone’s personalities.
Have the engagement ring on hand.
Talk to her parents. Parents still [...]

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TWiW Episode 19: It Happened in New Orleans…

November 19, 2009

This week Jessica and Jeff discuss some of the unexpected visitors that might grace your wedding. We’re not talking about wedding crashers… but tourists, well wishers, the unexplained, and some of the environmental noises that can happen while you’re saying “I do.”
We also discuss making alternate plans for inclimate weather.
And for those curious to what [...]

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Venue Options for a Beautiful New Orleans Wedding

November 18, 2009
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For a New Orleans destination wedding, the city offers a variety of venues to suit the theme and personality of your special day. Some of the more popular venues include:

Royal Sonesta Hotel- This hotel offers up a tropical courtyard and sweeping ballrooms for your special day.
Bourbon Vieux- With the largest balcony on Bourbon Street, you [...]

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TWiW Episode 18: Who are you?

November 12, 2009

We received a video of a bridal party being approached by a New Orleans Parks and Parkways employee for using Jackson Square without a permit. Click this post’s title to see the video.
New Orleans Weddings magazine has also posted a new article offering tips for brides or grooms who want to change their name after [...]

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TWiW Episode 17: In the News

November 5, 2009

This week, Jeff hits a couple of articles that stood out in the news including:

Louisiana JoP resigns over refusal to perform interracial wedding. (via AP)
Bill Jefferson looks to keep his wedding ring. (via nola.com)
Reggie Bush of the New Orleans Saints says yes to Kardashian. (via BET.com)
Jay-Z wants to make a little scratch as a DJ. [...]

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