Welcome to Christina and Matt’s Lush Il Mercato Wedding with European Elegance, which was recently featured on LOVERLY! This is a showcase in how to trust your planning and vendor team and truly ENJOY your day! This couple was all smiles from sun up to sun down and it shows just how much they love each other and allowed the professionals to take the wheel!

Here’s Loverly’s take on the Lush Il Mercato Wedding:

“Christina and Matt’s wedding was a joyful celebration from start to finish, capturing their deep love and zest for life. The design blended Italian villa elegance with New Orleans chic, featuring lush greenery, florals, and candles. Highlights included a lively NOLA Second Line, a towering cookie display, an espresso martini luge, and a chic floral lounge for photos. The warm, romantic décor set the perfect tone for a day filled with laughter, dancing, and love, reflecting the beautiful life they’ve created together.”

I always think about designing at least one Instagrammable moment or setting for the guests to post that sets your wedding apart from all your friends. This floral sofa setting was the backdrop to all the couple’s photos on social and Instax camera!

Design + Coordination | Elyse Jennings Weddings

Photography + Videography | Brooke Boyd Photo + Film

Dressing Location | The Roosevelt

Ceremony Venue | Immaculate Conception Jesuit Church

Reception Venue | il Mercato

Catering | Joel Catering & Special Events

Florist | Bella Blooms Floral

Bakery | Jenny’s Cake Creations

Toasting Flutes | Tiffany and Co

Cookie Heaven | Jenny’s Cake Creations, Great American Cookies, and Crumbl Cookies

Tables + Chairs | Perrier Party Rentals

Stage | True Value Rental

Linens | BBJ La Tavola

Overlay Linens | Nuage Designs

Bars, Lounges, + Cake Table | Distressed Rentals & Revival

Ice Luge | Albrecht Ice Sculptures

Cigars | Cigar Factory

Speciality Lighting | Radiant Rentals

Band | Bucktown Allstars

Second Line Band | Kinfolk Brass Band

Custom Stage Signage | CCI Productions

Hair | Rachel Barbin

Bride’s Makeup | Blakeley Vicknair

Bridesmaids’ Makeup | Jessica Carnley

Invitations, Custom Crest | Scriptura

Second Line Hankies, Napkins, + Cups | GEM Printing

Acrylic Signage and Tambourine Customization | Freckle Design

Watercolor Signage | Alyssa Smith Art + Design

Transportation | Hotard Coaches, American Luxury Limo, and Unique Transportation

Wedding Dress + Veil | Galia Lahav

Bridal Dress Salon | Galia Lahav

Shoes | Chanel

Wedding Bands | Aucoin Hart Jewelers

Groom and Groomsmen’s Tuxedos | Rome’s Tuxedos