A New Orleans-Inspired Wedding at Royal Oaks Country Club

The bride and groom smiling on the steps of the Royal Oaks Country Club for their New Orleans-Inspired wedding. — Photo: Ana Perez Photography | Venue: Royal Oaks Country Club

Hannah and Jake met as law students in New Orleans, and the city quickly became a special part of their story. From the moment they fell in love, New Orleans was woven into everything from their engagement to the big day.

Jake proposed at Audubon Park, right under Hannah’s favorite tree. After she said yes, her college friends surprised her with a big celebration in the French Quarter. “It was the best day ever—until the wedding, of course!” Hannah says.

Fast forward to May 20, 2023, when they officially became husband and wife with a beautiful church ceremony. “I was just so happy to finally see Jake and become his wife that the moment when the church doors opened, the trumpets sounded, and I saw him—it was a feeling unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before,” the bride shares.

The celebration continued at Royal Oaks Country Club, where they brought the spirit of New Orleans to life with streetcars, a reception-style dinner and a Second Line exit.

One of the bride’s favorite parts? Her gorgeous wedding dress. “My dress had four different looks all in one. I’ve been a dancer all my life, so I am all about a good costume change!” Hannah says.

Their wedding was the perfect mix of love-filled moments and lively New Orleans-inspired fun, creating an unforgettable celebration.

Continue scrolling to see the details of Hannah and Jacob’s New Orleans style wedding.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

A ring box holding a gold and diamond ring surrounded by flowers.

The bride wearing an all-lace gown with a bouquet of colorful florals.

The groom wearing a white suit jacket looking to his side.

The bride smiling with her bridesmaids wearing black dresses with colorful bouquets.

The bride and her father walking down the aisle at a traditional church.

A bride and groom kissing in front of the church.

The bride and groom holding hands walking toward a brown and white trolley.

The bride and groom kissing in front of a brown and white trolley.

Guests sitting at round tables outside overlooking the Royal Oaks Country Club golf course, for a New Orleans style wedding reception.

The bride and groom kissing on the dance floor in the Royal Oaks Country Club ballroom.

A four-tier white cake with pink florals.

The bride and groom held up on chairs during their New Orleans style wedding reception.

The bride and groom smiling with their foreheads pressed together during their New Orleans style wedding reception.

The bride and groom holding up black and white umbrellas during their Second Line Exit, a New Orleans-inspired wedding tradition.

The bride and groom kissing in a white vintage getaway cat after their New Orleans-inspired wedding.

“A New Orleans-Inspired Wedding at Royal Oaks Country Club” Spotlight WiH Partner- Venue: Royal Oaks Country Club

Contributing Vendors- Photo: Ana Perez Photography / KV Floral Design / EVENT by OVA / Anna Colvin / Lazaro Bridal / Royal Dukes Band / Katie & Co. / Sunkissed and Made Up / Ivory Bridal Atelier / Laura’s Couture & Alterations / Hair by Libby

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