What a wild second weekend for the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival!!! We had six weddings in all, three of which took place on the Fairgrounds. Those three couples had no idea of what they were in for;o)
The first one was a young, eloping couple from the Isle of Guernsey, U.K. that wanted to get married in the Gospel Tent. My old friend and gospel singer Jo Cool just happened to be working that stage, and at the end of the first act I led them onstage. Although a bit nervous, Dean and Samantha were married to the roaring approval of the crowd, and had an experience that they will never forget. They weren't the only ones.
The second wedding was a couple who had been referred to me by a fellow Thread Head, Saint Louis Barb. They wanted to get married at the WWOZ Jazz Tent. I had never done a wedding there, but the stage manager was amicable, and agreed to work it out. We also picked up a camreaman from WVUE Fox 8 News who covered the whole event. So, Estelle and Rob got married onstage at the Jazz Tent, children at their side, and it made the late newscast that evening. More good press for NOLA!
Then it was back to the Gospel Tent For wedding #3. When John and Kathy found out that they were actually going to get married ON THE STAGE, they couldn't believe it, and they had the experience of a lifetime that few couples can boast of. Again, the crowd, and stage crew were great, and another happy couple were on their way with a story, I'm sure, they'll never tire of telling.
So, we were finally "off" for the day, in time to enjoy seeing Art Neville and Stevie Wonder wind up the second Friday of Jazz Fest. Festival weddings, while not for everyone, can be a wonderful experience. As long as you don't mind having a few thousand people there, how many other people can boast of having that kind of entertainment at their wedding?
Rev. Donald Bohn
www.RomanceinNewOrleans.com
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Yes, We're Real People!!!
While meeting with a prospective bride and her family this weekend, she mentioned that her mother would wake up worrying about her wedding. On one such occasion she asked "What if Rev. Don isn't a real person?" We all laughed, but it wasn't the first time that I've heard that sentiment expressed.
As someone who deals with people mostly via the internet, I appreciate the fact that someone might be skeptical dealing with someone they've never met. In fact, often, the first time I meet some of my couples is when I arrive to perform their ceremony. This may seem a bit unconventional to some, but has become my normal way of doing my job. I understand that you want your wedding to be perfect. It's just that in my particular position, I get a lot of last-minute bookings, some of them within hours, so I try to keep my time available for actual ceremonies.
My wife, Samantha, (mostly her) and I have tried to make our website the most user-friendly, informative and up-to-date there is on getting married in New Orleans. As you can see, we both love this city, and want to share it's treasures with the world. We feel that our chosen home town is the most romantic, exciting, entertaining and interesting place anyone could want for their wedding. We are members of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, and can honor any requests for references you might have.
So, come on down to New Orleans, pass a good time and enjoy the wedding experience of a lifetime!!!
Rev. Don & Samantha
www.RomanceinNewOrleans.com
As someone who deals with people mostly via the internet, I appreciate the fact that someone might be skeptical dealing with someone they've never met. In fact, often, the first time I meet some of my couples is when I arrive to perform their ceremony. This may seem a bit unconventional to some, but has become my normal way of doing my job. I understand that you want your wedding to be perfect. It's just that in my particular position, I get a lot of last-minute bookings, some of them within hours, so I try to keep my time available for actual ceremonies.
My wife, Samantha, (mostly her) and I have tried to make our website the most user-friendly, informative and up-to-date there is on getting married in New Orleans. As you can see, we both love this city, and want to share it's treasures with the world. We feel that our chosen home town is the most romantic, exciting, entertaining and interesting place anyone could want for their wedding. We are members of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau, and can honor any requests for references you might have.
So, come on down to New Orleans, pass a good time and enjoy the wedding experience of a lifetime!!!
Rev. Don & Samantha
www.RomanceinNewOrleans.com
Sunday, April 13, 2008
7 Weddings in 3 Days
It's mid-April in New Orleans, and we've been enjoying some of the most beautiful weather of the year. It's also the beginning of wedding season here, the time between what passes for winter, and the onset of the sweltering heat and humidity of summer.
Our couples who scheduled for this week were treated to perfect conditions - albeit a bit windy - for their weddings. They ran the gamut from just the eloping couple in the park, to a large event by the pool at a private residence. Most of them were couples from out-of-state who took advantage of having their ceremony during French Quarter Festival, "The Largest Free Music Festival in The South" as it's known. They weren't disappointed! The combination of delicious food, great music and wonderful weather added up to a dream honeymoon for the lucky couples.
In case you didn't know it, if you are from out-of-state, and the wedding takes place in Orleans Parish, I, as your officiant can waive the 72 hour waiting period. In other words, you can come to New Orleans, get your marriage license and get married the same day! This makes New Orleans the perfect choice for destination weddings, where the couple want to share their love of the city with their guests, and elopers who are looking for a romantic getaway.
The upcoming week offers us locals a chance to catch ours breaths before it's time for the biggie - Jazz Fest. Two weekends and seven days of more music and food! Hey, it's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it! And Jazz Fest weddings - some off and some on the Fairgrounds. Let's all hope the weather is as wonderful as it was this week;o)
If you have a wedding in your future, consider coming to the Crescent City during one of our world famous festivals, and soak up the ambiance and enjoy the amenities only New Orleans has to offer.
Rev. Don
Our couples who scheduled for this week were treated to perfect conditions - albeit a bit windy - for their weddings. They ran the gamut from just the eloping couple in the park, to a large event by the pool at a private residence. Most of them were couples from out-of-state who took advantage of having their ceremony during French Quarter Festival, "The Largest Free Music Festival in The South" as it's known. They weren't disappointed! The combination of delicious food, great music and wonderful weather added up to a dream honeymoon for the lucky couples.
In case you didn't know it, if you are from out-of-state, and the wedding takes place in Orleans Parish, I, as your officiant can waive the 72 hour waiting period. In other words, you can come to New Orleans, get your marriage license and get married the same day! This makes New Orleans the perfect choice for destination weddings, where the couple want to share their love of the city with their guests, and elopers who are looking for a romantic getaway.
The upcoming week offers us locals a chance to catch ours breaths before it's time for the biggie - Jazz Fest. Two weekends and seven days of more music and food! Hey, it's a tough job, but somebody's got to do it! And Jazz Fest weddings - some off and some on the Fairgrounds. Let's all hope the weather is as wonderful as it was this week;o)
If you have a wedding in your future, consider coming to the Crescent City during one of our world famous festivals, and soak up the ambiance and enjoy the amenities only New Orleans has to offer.
Rev. Don
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Welcome to The Wed Blog!
As a non-denominational minister who deals with weddings on a daily basis, being married to a talented and gifted wedding photographer, we've decided to create this blog to share our experiences and advice to help couples plan their perfect wedding.
We are constantly involved in weddings of all sizes, settings and situations, so we feel that we are uniquely qualified to offer insight and suggestions to people getting ready to "take the plunge." Also, living in New Orleans presents it's own special opportunities and challenges when it comes to getting married!
We're heading into "Festival Season" here in The Big Easy, starting this weekend with French Quarter Fest. Between Thursday and Saturday I'll be performing 7 weddings, one of them right in the middle of it all in the French Quarter!
Festival weddings are a lot of fun, but you have to be ready for anything;o) We're also going to be performing a wedding on the Fairgrounds the second weekend of Jazz Fest, and we'll let you all know how that goes.
Feel free to get involved, and share your experiences or post your questions. Weddings - like life, are like roller coasters, and we hope we're all smiling at the end of the ride.
Rev. Donald Bohn
www.RomanceinNewOrleans.com
We are constantly involved in weddings of all sizes, settings and situations, so we feel that we are uniquely qualified to offer insight and suggestions to people getting ready to "take the plunge." Also, living in New Orleans presents it's own special opportunities and challenges when it comes to getting married!
We're heading into "Festival Season" here in The Big Easy, starting this weekend with French Quarter Fest. Between Thursday and Saturday I'll be performing 7 weddings, one of them right in the middle of it all in the French Quarter!
Festival weddings are a lot of fun, but you have to be ready for anything;o) We're also going to be performing a wedding on the Fairgrounds the second weekend of Jazz Fest, and we'll let you all know how that goes.
Feel free to get involved, and share your experiences or post your questions. Weddings - like life, are like roller coasters, and we hope we're all smiling at the end of the ride.
Rev. Donald Bohn
www.RomanceinNewOrleans.com
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