Truly capturing the “laissez les bon temps rouler” New Orleans spirit, Erin and Patrick got married at Pavilion of the Two Sisters in City Park. Both Erin and Patrick grew up in New Orleans, and they even got engaged in the City Park gardens. Their wedding came complete with an authentic, horn-powered dance band, classic taffy sticks for wedding favors, and a second line to end the night. Photographer Maile Lani captured every sweet moment from Erin and Patrick’s big day, from their first look in the gardens to the couple dancing the night away with all their family and friends.
The Couple:
Erin and Patrick
The Wedding:
Pavilion of the Two Sisters, New Orleans, Louisiana

My friend had a heart charm made that was engraved with my mother’s handwriting recycled from old cards. One side had my name and the other had “Mom.” I pinned it on my bouquet and carried it with me all day. I now wear it as a necklace.
My mother died when I was young so I really wanted to carry her with me on one of the most important days of my life. I originally wanted to wear her dress but it did not age well. Instead, my stepmother sewed my veil from her veil. It was beautiful. I also wore my mom’s pearls that my dad gave her on their wedding day.

There were several memorable parts of the day: reading the letter from my now husband while getting ready, our first look in the gardens, our ring bearer sprinting down the aisle, saying our vows, and...