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Classic Spring Wedding

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Beth Lundell and Josh Garver created a Southern vacation for guests at their spring wedding in Darrow, Louisiana.
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Their Story

Their Story
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I hesitated when he asked for my number,” recalls Beth Lundell, who met Josh Garver at a party in New York City. “But when he said ‘If you give me your number, I will definitely call you,’ I was drawn to how intentional he was.” After a year of dating, Beth, who is from Auburn, Alabama, moved to San Francisco, and Josh, a Boston native, followed two years later. A year after that, a trip to Greece was the site of his proposal. For their spring wedding, they decided to celebrate their two backgrounds and create a mini-vacation for family and friends in New Orleans. There, they found the perfect mix of a vibrant city atmosphere and traditional Southern influences. Friday night’s rehearsal dinner at Latrobe’s on Royale in the French Quarter—the historical site of the first Louisiana State Bank—was a nod to Josh’s career in finance, while Beth, an architect, was drawn to the Southern vernacular design of the Houmas House, where they said their vows.

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  • Groom's Suit:Banana Republic

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Wedding Programs

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Beth bought 45 RPM records of blues, jazz and Southern artists and slid the programs inside. During the cocktail hour, guests played DJ and spun their records.

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The classic architecture of the Houmas House and the live oaks draped in Spanish moss set the stage for a classic Southern ceremony.

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  • Rentals:Urban Earth Design Studios; 504/524-0100

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"Something Old" Bouquet

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Beth’s “something old” was a Victorian key brooch pinned to her bouquet.

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Bridesmaids wore vibrant yellow dresses and were able to choose their own shoes for comfort and savings. Their bouquets consisted of white asters, daisies, and local foliage for a charming, casual feel.

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Special Touches

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Birdseed packets were offered to guests to throw as the couple walked down the aisle after the ceremony.

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Wedding Memento

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Beth and Josh asked friends and family to circle words in a Cajun dictionary that would remind them of their Louisiana wedding day.

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Color Inspiration

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Lemons, which were used to decorate tables at the reception, were the inspiration for Beth’s sunny color palette.

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Mason jars tied with raffia held wildflowers at the reception.

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Daisy Wedding Cake

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A mass of daisies drifted down the sides of the wedding cake.

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A dessert bar featured Southern favorites, including pecan and sweet potato pies.

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Catering: Latil's Landing at Houmas House

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The Send-Off

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Guests sent the couple off to their Moroccan honeymoon with sparklers at the end of the night.

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