Melanie & Aaron | Michabelle, Hammond, LA | Wedding Photojournalism

Melanie & Aaron – September 28, 2013
Wedding Photography by Robert Welch
Ceremony & Reception: Michabelle Inn and Restaurant, Hammond, LA

Michabelle Wedding
Michabelle Wedding

Reception decor
Reception decor

Bride portraits
Bride portraits

Groom portraits
Groom portraits

Wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony

First kiss
First kiss

Bride and Groom portraits
Bride and Groom portraits

First Dance
First Dance

Wedding cake
Wedding cake

Reception dancing
Reception dancing

Cake cutting
Cake cutting

2nd Line Dance
2nd Line Dance

Melanie and Aaron’s wedding was at the lovely Michabelle Inn in Hammond. This is a hidden gem of a place, with a traditional Southern style that makes it well suited for weddings in a picturesque setting.

Rachel & Wayne | Vintage Court | Wedding Photojournalism

Rachel & Wayne – September 21, 2013
Wedding Photography by Robert & Lisa Welch
Ceremony & Reception: Vintage court, Covington, LA

Engagement portraits
Engagement portraits

Bride at Vintage Court
Bride at Vintage Court

Bride, wedding dress and rings
Bride, wedding dress and rings

Groom and ring bearer
Groom, goomsmen and ring bearer

Bride and groom wedding entrance
Bride and groom wedding entrance

Wedding ceremony Vintage Court
Wedding ceremony Vintage Court

First dance
First dance

Bridal party dance
Bridal party dance

Bride and Groom
Bride and Groom

Wedding toast and cake cutting
Wedding toast and cake cutting

Wedding reception photos
Wedding reception photos

Every bride looks forward to her wedding day with some trepidation that it may rain. Sure, there is the old saying that “rain on your wedding day is good luck.” Of course, that was probably started as a way to make the bride (and everyone else, but mostly the bride) feel better when the heavens decide to bring clouds instead of sunshine. Such was the case for Rachel & Wayne, their wedding day was not a sunny one, but spirits were still high. Lucky for them, Vintage Court is a lovely place to have an indoor ceremony. Of course, the original plan was to have the ceremony outside by the big oak tree, which is very popular for ceremonies there. However, as an alternative, the inside of the main room is perfect for the wedding, it was formally a convent after all. Everyone had a great time, and we did manage to get a few photos on the back porch that show the lovely grounds outside.

Casey & Daniel | Fleur de Lis Event Center | Mandeville, LA

Casey & Daniel – September 14, 2013
Wedding Photography by Robert & Lisa Welch
Ceremony & Reception: Fleur de Lis Event Centern, Mandeville, LA

Bridal Portraits
Bridal Portraits

Wedding dress, shoes, rings and flowers
Wedding dress, shoes, rings and flowers

Bride getting ready
Bride getting ready

Bride and flowergirls
Bride and flowergirls

Groom and ceremony
Groom and ceremony

Bride entrance and ceremony
Bride entrance and ceremony

Wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony at Fleur de Lis

Bride and groom
Bride and groom

Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake

First Dance
First Dance

Reception dancing
Reception dancing

Cake cutting
Cake cutting

Wedding Reception
Wedding reception bride dancing

Reception bride and groom dancing
Reception bride and groom dancing

Second line dance
Second line dance


We did Casey’s bridal portraits at Fairview State Park in Mandeville. I loved her fascinator netting head piece. Lisa Welch took some of the pre-ceremony photos, including the details shots of the wedding dress, shoes, and cake shots. The wedding was a lot of fun, with everyone having a great time on the dance floor. The Fleur de Lis is a terrific location to have a party atmosphere for a reception, and they took full advantage, as you can see in the photos.

Nikki & Charles | Riverview Room, New Orleans | Wedding Photography

Nikki & Charles – August 24, 2013
Wedding Photos
Pre-Ceremony photos: Marriot Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
Ceremony & Reception: Riverview Room, Jax Brewery, New Orleans, LA

Wedding dress and shoes
Wedding dress and shoes

Bride getting ready
Bride getting ready

Riverview Room wedding
Riverview Room wedding

Bride and mother
Bride and mother

Groom and groomsmen
Groom and groomsmen

Wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony

Ceremony bride and groom
Ceremony bride and groom

Bride and Groom portraits
Bride and Groom portraits

First Dance
First Dance

Cake cutting
Cake cutting

Wedding toasts
Wedding toasts

Bouquet toss
Bouquet toss

Reception
Reception

Nikki and Charles had their wedding in the wonderful Riverview Room, with the Mississippi river behind them for a scenic backdrop. After the ceremony, we got some lovely photos on the balcony with the city behind and a brilliant sunset overhead.

Aubrey & Tim | Tchoupitoulas Plantation | Wedding Photography

Aubrey & Tim – June 22, 2013
Wedding Photos
Ceremony & Reception: Cedar Grove Tchoupitoulas Plantation, Westwego, LA

Engagement portaits
Engagement portaits

Red Rose bridesmaids bouquets
Red Rose bridesmaids bouquets

Bride and Red Boutonnieres
Bride and Red Boutonnieres

Bride with Westie puppy
Bride with Westie puppy

Groom & groomsmen
Groom & groomsmen

Red Bridesmaids Shoes
Red Bridesmaids Shoes

Bride ceremony entrance
Bride ceremony entrance

Wedding ceremony and marriage license signing
Wedding ceremony and marriage license signing

First Dance
First Dance

Bouquet Toss
Bouquet Toss

Second Line Dance
Second Line Dance

I skipped over posting Aubrey & Tim’s wedding for some reason, which I don’t understand because they were one of our favorite couples of the year. Maybe one of the reasons we liked them so much is because the Aubrey has a Westie dog, which is our family breed as well. They had a wonderful wedding at Cedar Grove, with their ceremony in the new chapel in the back, which was recently completely remodeled. Just before the wedding, Aubrey had completed her college degree to become a teacher, and just weeks after the wedding she got a teaching position. We love to hear such success stories for our brides and grooms!

Melissa & Kyle | The Louisiana Castle | Wedding Photography

Melissa & Kyle – July 12, 2013
Wedding Photos
Wedding & Reception: The Louisiana Castle Wedding, Franklinton, LA

Louisiana Castle wedding
Louisiana Castle wedding

Groom getting ready
Groom getting ready

Bride getting ready
Bride getting ready

Flower girl
Flower girl

Bride ceremony entrance
Bride ceremony entrance

Wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony

Bride and groom after ceremony
Bride and groom after ceremony

Bride and groom portraits
Bride and groom portraits

First Dance
First Dance

Cake cutting
Cake cutting

Dancing
Dancing

Reception
Reception

Melissa and Kyle made a very handsome couple with the groom in his Air Force uniform, and the Castle made the perfect backdrop for their wedding photos. They had a great time at the reception with their family and friends. Another tremendous wedding, which is typical at the Castle.

Katie & Mark | Pontchartrain Yacht Club | Mandeville, LA

Katie & Mark – July 6, 2013
Wedding Photography
Ceremony & Reception: Pontchartrain Yacht Club, Mandeville, LA

Engagement Portraits
Engagement Portraits

Wedding Decorations
Wedding Decorations

Bride getting ready
Bride getting ready

Bride
Bride

Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony

Bride and Groom
Bride and Groom

First Dance
First Dance

Wedding Reception
Wedding Reception

The weather was a little unpredictable for Katie & Mark’s wedding at the Yacht Club in Mandeville, but it turned out well. Mark changed into his Navy uniform for some fun photo after the ceremony. And the sparklers at the end of the evening capped off a superb wedding night. We had taken the engagement portraits a few weeks before by the lake, and the bridal portraits just the week before.

Kimberly & Herbie | St. Luke & Southern Oaks Plantation | Wedding Photography

Kimberly & Herbie – May 25, 2013
Wedding Photos
ceremony – St Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, Slidell, LA
Reception – Southern Oaks Plantation, New Orleans, LA

Bride pre-ceremony
Bride pre-ceremony

Rings, Shoes and Flowers
Rings, Shoes and Flowers

Bride getting dressed
Bride getting dressed

Groom at Church
Groom at Church

Bride arrives
Bride arrives

Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony

Bride and Groom
Bride and Groom

Southern Oaks Plantation
Southern Oaks Plantation

Bride and Bridesmaids
Bride and Bridesmaids

First Dance
First Dance

Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake

Cake cutting
Cake cutting

Reception Southern Oaks
Reception Southern Oaks

Second Line dance
Second Line dance

Kimberly and Herbie had a lovely wedding at the St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church in Slidell, followed by the always fabulous Southern Oaks Plantation for their reception. We first went over to get photos of Kimberly getting ready, then met Herbie and the guys at the church for some pre-wedding portraits. At Southern Oaks, everyone had a great time, with a fun 2nd Line dance and a perfect exit to end the afternoon with.

Angela & Daniel | Slidell, LA | Wedding Photography

Angela & Daniel – May 4, 2013
Wedding Photos
ceremony – Anointed Dove Church, Picayune, MS
Reception – Slidell City Auditorium, Slidell, LA

Wedding dress and flowers
Wedding dress and flowers

Bride with flowers
Bride with flowers

Bride getting dressed
Bride getting dressed

Bride with parents
Bride with parents

Bridal portrait
Bridal portrait

Bride arrives
Bride arrives

Groom arrives
Groom arrives

Bride's entrance
Bride’s entrance

Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony

Bride and Groom
Bride and Groom

Bride and Groom reception entrance
Bride and Groom reception entrance

First Dance
First Dance

Wedding Cake
Wedding Cake

Second Line dance
Second Line dance

Cake cutting
Cake cutting

Bouquet toss
Bouquet toss

Angela and Daniel had wonderful decorations for their wedding reception, including their names presented on the large screen behind them for the first dance. It was a true spectacular, one that all their guests and family are sure to remember.

Kristen & Jeremy | City Park, New Orleans | Wedding Photography

Kristen & Jeremy – April 13, 2012
Wedding Photos
ceremony – Peristyle, City Park, New Orleans, LA
Reception – Ralph’s on the Park

We took all the portraits for Kristen & Jeremy’s wedding before the ceremony. This made for a relaxed time after the ceremony to greet their guests and walk across the street to Ralph’s on the Park. This allowed for some splendid candid photo opportunities. Some of the best wedding photos are the ones where people are just enjoying the time with family and friends.

Peristyle City Park Wedding
Peristyle City Park Wedding

Peristyle Bride and Groom
Peristyle Bride and Groom

Bride and Groom
Bride and Groom

Pre-Ceremony
Pre-Ceremony

Bride and Groom
Bride and Groom

Bride Arrives
Bride Arrives

Wedding Ceremony
Wedding Ceremony

Guest Greeting
Guest Greeting

Reception
Reception

First Dance
First Dance

Bride at Reception
Bride at Reception

Cake Cutting
Cake Cutting

Reception Ralph's on the Park
Reception Ralph’s on the Park