An easy-to-read directory of businesses to help you maneuver the maze of planning a wedding and other nuptial events.
Apparel
Wedding Attire
Al's Formal Wear 3544 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 885-3545
Ballin's Ltd. 721 Dante St., 866-4367; 806 E. Boston St., Covington, (985) 892-0025; www.ballinsltd.com
Baltazor 3406 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 889-0333; www.baltazor.com
Bridal Manor Boston Commons, 832 E. Boston St., Bldg. 1, Covington, (985) 893-0391; www.bridalmanor.com
Caveat Emptor Costume Emporium 4530 Magazine St., 899-2067
Ci Designs By appointment, 828-4414
D & D Creations 3319 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-4386
Gleivy DeSouza Salon De Couture By appointment, 865-8535
Harold Clarke Design 5234 Magazine St., 897-0770; www.haroldclarke.com
David's Bridal 4630 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 779-6333; www.davidsbridal.com
Eros 3900 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985) 727-0034
House of Broel 2220 St. Charles Ave., 522-2220; www.houseofbroel.com
J. Charles Bridal 3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-7733
Juliette Couture and Bridal 1513 St. Charles Ave., 581-2320
Just For a Day Bridal & Boutique 4312 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-5711
Linda Lee Bridal Boutique 3829 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-1889; www.lindaleebridal.bigstep.com
Pearl's Place 3114 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-9213; www.pearlsplace.com
Promenade Fine Fabrics 1520 St. Charles Ave., 522-1488
Sisters Bridal & Dress Salon 3501 Severn Ave., Suite 11, Metairie, 780-7477; www.sistersbridal.com
Town & Country 1432 St. Charles Ave., 523-7027; www.townandcountry.com
Vanda LLC 8120 Hampson St., 314-6377
Yvonne LaFleur 8131 Hampson St., 866-9666; www.yvonnelafleur.com
Formal Wear/Bridesmaids & Specialty Wear
The following shops can provide fashionable ensembles for any occasion, including a wedding, a trousseau or outfits for showers and parties.
360 Trading 3143 Ponce de Leon St., 944-9360
Aegean Co. 800 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 831-9325
Ah-Ha 3119 Magazine St., 269- 2442; Rubenstein Bros., 102 St. Charles Ave., 581-6666
Aidan Gill for Men 2026 Magazine St., 587-9090; www.aidangillformen.com
Angelique 7725 Maple St., 866-1092
Animal Crackers 240 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 837-2333
Annabella's Children's Clothing 1525 Lapalco Blvd., Suite 8, Harvey, 368-3556
Azby's 5531 Magazine St., 895-1311
Bagatelle Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St., 861-3341
Basics Underneath 802 Octavia St., 894-1000; 922 Royal St., 586-1140
Chatta Box Boutique 4114 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 454-1527
Clothes Minded 115A Metairie Road, Metairie, 836-9798
Daniel Michael Fine Menswear 3020 Severn Ave., Metairie, 455-8181
Decor/ Couture 4608 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-9060
Dress to Kill 207 Dauphine St., 558-9111
Elizabeth's Fine Footwear & Fashions 1525 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, 368-9575
Eustin's Consignment 349 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 469-1194
Fairy 3634 Magazine St., 269-2033
Fantasy Lady By appointment, 348-8244; www.fantasylady.com
Feet First 518 Chartres St., 566-7525; 5500 Magazine St., 899-6800
Fenn's Formalwear 3655 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-0026
Fleur de Paris 712 Royal St., 525-1899
Frock Candy 520 St. Philip St., 566-1133; 830 Royal St., 566-9222; 1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-9779
Funky Monkey 3127 Magazine St., 899-5587
Gae-tana's Maple Street Clothing 7732 Maple St., 865-9625
Gotcha Covered Pine Tree Plaza, 4250 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 626-5074
Hemline 609 Chartres St., 529-3566; 7916 Maple St., 862-0420; 838 Royal St., 522-8577; 3025 Magazine St., 269-4005; 605 Chartres St., 586-0111; www.hemlinenola.com
House of Lounge 2044 Magazine St., 671-8300; www.houseoflounge.com
Humbug! 2707 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-3339; www.humbugonline.com
Icesis 4415 Magazine St., 895-4239
Il Negozio 3607 Magazine St., 269-0130
Jaeger 333 Canal St. (Canal Place), 524-2370
Jeff's Haberdashery 4100 General DeGaulle Drive (Village Aurora Shopping Center), Algiers, 393-7074; 3321 Severn Ave., Metairie, 455-5207
Joan Vass 2917 Magazine St., 891-4502; www.joanvass.com
Jos. A. Bank Clothiers 230 Carondelet St., 528-9491; 3213 17th St., Metairie, 620-2265; www.josbank.com
La Doux 207 W. Harrison Ave., 482-1535
Ladies Shoes Only 2766 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 394-3500
Lazybug 600 Royal St., 524-3649; 3307 Severn Ave., Metairie, 455-1444; www.thelazybugshops.com
Little Miss Muffin 785 Harrison Ave., 482-8200
M. Goldberg for Men & Boys Uptown Square, 200 Broadway St., Suite 121, 866-1116; www.mgoldbergclothier.com
Martha & Me 2917 Magazine St., 891-4502
Mignon for Children The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 891-2374
Mild Red 3641 Magazine St., 895-4664
Mimi 5500 Magazine St., 269-6464; www.miminola.com
Mirabella 115 Metairie Road, Metairie, 828-3888
Ms. Spratt's 4537 Magazine St., 891-0063
My Sister's Closet 910 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 464-8885
New To You 2311 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 838-0029
Nia's Just For Kids 3500 Severn Ave., Metairie, 457-0120
Nicole Miller 204 Metairie Road, Metairie, 828-1925; www.nicolemiller.com
On the Other Hand 8126 Hampson St., 861-0159
PK Designs 766 Harrison Ave., 488-3368
Perlis 6070 Magazine St., 895-8661; 1200 W. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 674-1711; www.perlis.com
Pied Nu 5521 Magazine St., 899-4118
Pippen Lane 2929 Magazine St., 269-0106
Porter-Stevens Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-3771
Prima Donna's Closet 4409 Chastant St., Metairie, 885-3327; 1218 St. Charles Ave., 525-3327
Ragin' Daisy 3125 Magazine St., 269-1960
Red Lantern 1133 Decatur St., 561-1017; 7621 Maple St., 864-0640
Rubenstein Brothers 102 St. Charles Ave., 581-6666; www.rubensteinbros.com
Saudi's Boutique 607 Harrison Ave., 488-4339
Saint Germain Designer Shoes Canal Place, 333 Canal St., Suite 208, 522-1720
Second Glance Resale Shoppe 5050 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 887-6070
Spring Boutique 5525 Magazine St., 896-9185
Suzette's 3209 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, 888-7722; www.suzettes.com
Sweet Pea 607 Chartres St., 524-2244
Tomato 834 Chartres St., 566-7666
Total Woman 736 E. Boston St., Covington, 892-9460; 3964 Magazine St., 891-3964; www.totalwomanla.com
United Apparel Liquidators (UAL) 3780 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-7030; www.melodytheliquidator.com
Valentine Shoe Gallery 6601 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 780-0023
Victoria's Designer Shoes 532 Chartres St., 568-9990
Victoria's Uptown Shoes 7725 Maple St., 861-8861
Violets 808 Chartres St., 569-0088; 507 St. Ann St., 588-9262
Vogue Fashions 4427 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 454-8144
Weinstein's 4011 Magazine St., 895-6278
Bridal Registries & Gifts
Adler's 722 Canal St., 523-5292; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 523-1952; Oakwood Shopping Center, 197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 362-5969
All the Best 3216 W. Esplanade Ave. North, Metairie, 835-1499
Ally's Attic 1525 Lapalco Blvd., Suite 9, Harvey, 366-3707
Ambiance Gallery 5224 Taravella Road, Marrero, 328-2849
American Aquatic Gardens 621 Elysian Fields Ave., 944-0410
Ariodante 535 Julia St., 524-3233
As You Like It Silver Shop 3033 Magazine St., 897-6915; www.asyoulikeitsilvershop.com
Aux Belles Choses 3912 Magazine St., 891-1009; www.abcneworleans.com
The Bead Shop 4612 Magazine St., 895-6161; 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 837-0371
Belladonna 2900 Magazine St., 891-4393
Berger Home 3775 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-7555; www.bergerhome.com
Bergeron Gallery 516 Natchez St., 522-7503; www.bergeronstudio.com
Best Buy 6205 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 780-0172; 1601 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 364-0411; www.bestbuy.com
Blue Nile Birjand Rugs 532 Frenchmen St., 948-2583
Blue Frog Chocolates 5707 Magazine St., 269-5707
Bombay Company Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 834-9518; The Esplanade, 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 467-4597; www.bombayco.com
The Brass Image 2852 Magazine St., 897-1861
Bruno Galleries 825 Baronne St., 525-4288
The Camera Shop 7505 Maple St., 861-0277
Cameron Jones for the Home 2127 Magazine St., 524-3119
Carol Robinson Gallery 840 Napoleon Ave., 895-6130; www.carolrobinsongallery.com
Charbonnet & Charbonnet Antiques 2728 Magazine St., 891-9948; www.charbonnetandcharbonnet.com
Chartres Collection 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 834-0100
Christopher's Discoveries 2842 Magazine St., 899-6226
Clock & Watch Shop 824 Gravier St., 525-3961; www.worldoftime.com
DK Clay 1943 Sophie Wright Place, 581-4700
Dillard's The Esplanade, 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, 468-6050; Oakwood Centre, 197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 362-4800; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-1075; www.dillards.com
Dombourian Oriental Rugs 2841 Magazine St., 891-6601
Donna Browne 719 Adams St., 314-8220
Dunn & Sonnier Antiques and Flowers 2130 Magazine St., 524-3235
Earthsavers 5501 Magazine St., 899-8555; 3256 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-5152; 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 674-1133; 434 Chartres St., 581-4999; 528 N. Columbia St., Covington, 875-0300; www.earthsaversonline.com
Emerson Rugs 3401 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 885-1548
Ethan Allen Home Interiors 5300 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-1471; www.ethanallen.com
European Expressions 1301 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-0101; www.europeanexpressions.net
The French House Antiques 235 Lee Lane, Covington, (985) 893-4566; Interiors Market, 2240 Magazine St., 525-3300
Futonia 3811 Magazine St., 899-4356
GB Interiors 3956 Magazine St., 899-0212
The Garden Gate 2918 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-6699
Gentry 200 Broadway St. (Uptown Square), 866-8608
Gerri Bremermann Designs 3943 Magazine St., 891-7763
The Hampton Collection 231 N. Columbia St., 898-3400; www.thehamptoncollection.com
Hasslock Studios 334 N. Vermont St., Covington, (985) 893-6648; www.hasslockstudios.com
Historic New Orleans Collection 533 Royal St., 523-4662
Hove Parfumeur 824 Royal St., 525-7827; www.hoveparfumeur.com
Idea Factory 838 Chartres St., 524-5195
Importicos 736 Royal St., 523-3100
Importicos Home & Garden 5523 Magazine St., 891-6141
Interior Designs II Inc. 3814 Magazine St., 895-5110
Interiors & Extras 324 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-9902
Interiors Market 2240 Magazine St., 525-3330
Intimate Home 3424 Magazine St., 269-8020; Village Shopping Center, 2885 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-0972
Janet Molero Designs 200 Metairie Road, Metairie, 269-8305; www.janetmolero.com
Java Nola 2207 Magazine St., 558-0369
The Jefferson House 619 S. Jefferson St., Covington, (985) 892-6841
Judy's 2727 Prytania St. (The Rink), 891-7012
Julie Neill Designs 3621 Magazine St., 899-4201
Kirschman's 4800 Chef Menteur Hwy., 945-4111; 5800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 889-2770; 105 North Shore Blvd., Slidell, 641-9278; 62 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 367-4100; 401 N. Hwy. 190, Covington, (985) 892-8484; www.kirschman.com
Lakeview Gallery and Framing 910 Harrison Ave., 482-2606
Latitudes Showroom & Gallery 3701 Magazine St., 895-9880; www.latitudesneworleans.com
LeMieux Galleries 332 Julia St., 522-5988; www.lemieuxgalleries.com
Le Wicker Gazebo 3714 Magazine St., 944-1355
Lighthouse Glass Studio & Gallery 743 Camp St., 529-4494
Lighting Inc. 4201 Tulane Ave., 486-5761
The Linen Closet 315 Lee Lane, Covington, 893-2347; www.thelinencloset.com
Linen Registry 204 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-8228
Linens 'N Things 5151 Citrus Blvd., Harahan, 736-9070; 1601 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 368-0633
Little Miss Muffin 785 Harrison Ave., 482-8200
Lizano's Glass Haus 3400 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 454-1144
Macy's 1401 W. Esplanade Ave. (The Esplanade), Kenner, 465-3809; 1400 Poydras St. (New Orleans Shopping Centre), 592-5814; www.macys.com
Magazine Mattress & Bed 3446 Magazine St., 899-4615
Metairie Photo & Gifts 246 Metairie Road, Metairie, 834-8693; www.metphoto@metairiephoto.com
Mi Casa Es Su Casa 3848 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-2272
Nancy Robbins Interiors 1291 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, (985) 727-4565
New Orleans Custom Furniture 1926 Magazine St., 598-6167
New Orleans Custom Linens 3642 Magazine St., 899-0604
New Orleans Cypressworks 3110 Magazine St., 891-0001
Norwalk: the Furniture Idea 1828 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-5002; 69170 Hwy. 190 Service Road, Covington, (985) 892-5585; www.norwalkfurnitureidea.com
Old Metairie Wine & Personalized Gifts 102F Metairie Heights, Metairie, 835-9070
Orient Expressed Imports Inc. 3905 Magazine St., 899-3060
Pier I Imports 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-7820; 53400 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-3007; 8832 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 466-4410; 1629 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 368-7996; www.pier1.com
Posh Paint Pub Old Metairie Village, 701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-4155; www.poshpaintpub.com
Potsalot/ Shadyside 3823 Magazine St., 897-1710
Pottery Barn Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 568-0011; www.potterybarn.com
Prince & Pauper 2801 Magazine St., 899-2378; 639 St. Ann St., 524-0980
The Private Connection 3927 Magazine St., 899-4944; 1116 Decatur St., 593-9526
RJ Blinds By Design By appointment, 885-5922; 361-4341
Rapp's Luggage and Gifts 604 Canal St., 568-1953; 3250 Severn Ave., Metairie, 885-6536; New Orleans Shopping Centre, 1400 Poydras St., 566-0700; 2895 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, (985) 626-1106
Ray Langley Designs 434 Julia St., 522-2284
Renaissance Interiors 3815 Veterans Blvd., Metairie., 455-3320
RHINO Gallery Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 523-7945; www.rhinocrafts.com
Ricca's Architectural Sales 511 N. Solomon St., 488-5524
Roman Capital 116 City Park Ave., 486-8800
Royal Cameo Glass 636 Royal St., 522-7840
Royal Window Coverings and Home Decor 6010 Magazine St., 899-5556
Rudman's Card & Party Shop 741 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-1286
Scent Sations By appointment, 738-5369; Northshore, (985) 429-9117
Scriptura 5423 Magazine St., 897-1555; 328 Chartres St., 299-1234
Shop of the Two Sisters 1800 Magazine St., 525-2747
Sigi Russell Antiques 4304 Magazine St., 891-5390
Silk Road Collection 3714 Magazine St., 894-8540
Sitting Duck Gallery 3953 Magazine St., 899-2007
Sofas & Chairs Inc. 5225 Canal Blvd., 486-9622
Stained Glass Studio 4433 Chastant St., Metairie, 889-0225
Taylor Furniture 458 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-2541
Trautman's 474 Metairie Road, Metairie, 219-1741
Two Chicks 2917 Magazine St., Suite 102, 896-8855
Utopia 5408 Magazine St., 899-8488
Villa Vici 2930 Magazine St., 899-2931; 3906 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985) 674-0909; www.mitchellgold.com (press "purchases," then "Villa Vici")
Vive La France 823 Royal St., 523-0903; 3952 Magazine St., 891-0900
While Pillars Emporium 8312 Oak St., 861-7113
Wilkerson Row 3137 Magazine St., 899-3311
Williams-Sonoma Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 523-3993; www.williams-sonoma.com
Zebra Framing 801 Baronne St., 588-9998
Caterers
The following establishments offer off-premise catering.
201 Restaurant & Bar 201 Decatur St., 561-0007; www.201restaurantandbar.com
Andrea's 3100 19th St., Metairie, 834-8583
Angelo's Bakery & Catering 5928 W. Metairie Ave., Metairie, 834-1116
Anna Banana Catering 2916 Cleary Ave., Metairie, 887-2664
Anselmo's Restaurant 3401 N. Hullen St., Metairie, 889-1212
The Bayou Bagelry 830 Gravier St., 524-500; 3535 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-640; 1907 St. Charles Ave., 525-9400; 6307 Miro St., 862-6800
Best of Susan Custom Catering and Gourmet To Go 5145 Gen. DeGaulle Drive, Algiers, 394-5640; www.bestofsusan@hotmail.com
Capdeboscq Catering Service LLC 1000 Allo Ave., Marrero, 341-2790; www.copdeboscq.com
Carrollton Caterers 4710 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-1611; www.thecarrollton.com
Chateau Sonesta 800 Iberville St., 586-0800; www.chateausonesta.com
Chef Rommel's Catering 3209 Taft Park, Metairie, 888-6229
Chez Nous Charcuterie 5701 Magazine St., 899-7303
Fairmont Hotel 123 Baronne St., 529-7111; www.myfairmont.com
Feast! Catering and Party Rental 1925 Second St., Slidell, (985) 781-7482
Food Art 801 Carondelet St., 524-2381
Foodies Kitchens 7457 St. Charles Ave., 865-8646; 720 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-9695; www.foodieskitchens.com
Gumbo Shop 5900 S. Front St., 899-2362
Hilton New Orleans 2 Poydras St., 556-3750
Hotel Inter-Continental 444 St. Charles Ave., 525-5566; www.hotelinter-cont.com
Johnny's Po-Boys & Catering 827 Perdido St., 523-9883
Kosher Cajun Deli 3520 N. Hullen St., Metairie, 888-2010; www.koshercajun.com
La Bella's Catering 2219 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner, 466-4675; www.labellas.com
La Cuisine Restaurant 225 W. Harrison Ave., 486-7664
Lakeview Fine Foods 801 Harrison Ave., 482-7333
Le Meridien 614 Canal St., 527-6765
Le Pavillon Hotel 833 Poydras St., 581-3111; www.lepavillon.com
Martin Wine Cellar 3827 Baronne St., 899-7411; 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 896-7300; www.martinwine.com
Messina's Catering 4545 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 463-3080
Mike Serio's Po-boys and Deli 133 St. Charles Ave., 523-2668
Moveable Feast 4947 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 887-5082
Partysist 8020 Olive St., 488-4234, www.partysist.com
Randazzo's Deli & Caterers 4462 Wabash St., Metairie, 456-9069
Royal Sonesta 300 Bourbon St., 586-0300; www.sonesta.com
Sheraton Hotel 500 Canal St., 566-9634; www.sheraton.com/neworleans
Southern Hospitality Systems Catering Inc. 7538 Maple St., 866-6644
W.W. Catering 4846 Magazine St., 895-3996
Willow Catering 8220 Willow St., 861-9174; www.willowcatering.com
The Wyndham at Canal Place 100 Iberville St., 566-7006; www.wyndham.com
Florists & Balloons
Audubon Flowers 6101 Magazine St., 891-0208
Bouquet Boutique Florist 4408 Transcontinental Drive, Metairie, 885-1514
Carrollton Flower Market 838 Dublin St., 866-9614
Dunn & Sonnier Antiques and Flowers 2130 Magazine St., 524-3235
Eastside/Westside Florists 533 Julia St., 522-9747; 1022 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 368-2444
Evergreen Florist 4224 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-1222
French Quarter Florist 223 Dauphine St., 525-4811
The Garden Trellis 8015 Maple St., 861-1953
Key Florals 4201 S. Claiborne Ave., 822-1300; www.keyfloralsltd.com
Madder Rose 8110 Hampson St., 866-0600
Monet's 3800 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, (985) 674-2442; 2700 Metairie Road, Metairie, 828-2441; www.flowersbymonets.com
Passion Flowers 1620 Belle Chasse Hwy., Gretna, 263-2120; www.passion-flowers.com
Peter A. Chopin Florist 3138 Magazine St., 891-4455
The Plant Gallery 83-89 French Market Place, 524-3716; 9401 Airline Drive, 488-8887; www.theplantgallery.com
Rohm's Floral Designs 750 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, 835-8565
Scheinuk the Florist 2600 St. Charles Ave., 895-3944; www.scheinuktheflorist.com
Tommy's Flowers 1029 Chartres St., 522-6563
Uptown Flowers 538 Nashville Ave., 899-2923
Urban Earth 1528 Jackson Ave., 524-0100; www.urbanearthflowers.com
Villere's Florist 1107 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-3716; www.villereflorist.com
Invitations
All Occasions Stationers 3334 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-8688
Betty Hunley Designs 6057 Magazine St., 895-2870
By Invitation Only 3333 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-3373
Fergie's Stationery Studio By appointment, 263-5275
Gem Printing 1904 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 831-1762
The Jefferson House 619 S. Jefferson St., Covington, (985) 892-6841
The Party Basket 734 Nashville Ave., 891-0045
RSVP Stationers Old Metairie Village, 701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 837-7787
Rudman's Card and Party Shop 741 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-1286; www.rudmans.com
Scriptura 5423 Magazine St., 897-1555; 328 Chartres St., 299-1234
Stationer of New Orleans 200 Broadway St. (Uptown Square), 866-0093
Jewelers
Adler's 722 Canal St., 523-5292; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 523-1952; Oakwood Shopping Center, 197 Westbank Expwy., Gretna, 362-5969
Ashley's Adornments 3501 Severn Ave., Suite 11, Metairie, 780-7090; www.ashleysadornments.com
Aucoin Hart Jewelers 1525 Metairie Road, Metairie, 834-9999; www.aucoinhart.com
Audler's Jewelers Inc. 3116 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 454-7882
Bedazzle Fine Jewelry 635 St. Peter St., 529-3248; www.bedazzlejewelry.com
Boudreaux's Jewelers Old Metairie Village, 701 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-2602; 4550 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 626-1666; www.boudreauxsjewelers.com
Carmouche Jewelers 4524 Shores Drive, Metairie, 885-7549; www.carmouchejewelers.com
Currents 305 Royal St., 522-6099
Dashka Roth Contemporary Jewelry & Judaica 332 Chartres St., 523-0805; www.dashkaroth.com
Designs in Jewelry Inc. 3315 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-0713
Dixon & Harris of Royal 237 Royal St., 524-0282; www.dixonandharris.com
Dominique Giordano 5420 Magazine St., 895-3909
Donna Browne Fashion Jewelry 719 Adams St., 314-8220
Fisher & Sons 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 885-4956
Fisher's Jewelry 1036 Canal St., 568-1168
Genny's Jems 10800 Morrison Road, 244-0458; www.thegoldanddiamondfactory.com
Gerald Haessig Designs 827 Weiblen Place, 488-8031
HGM Hope Goldman Meyer Jewelry Broker By Appointment, 581-7858
Hans Luetkemeier 3246 Severn Ave., Metairie, 454-1170
Hiller Jewelry 2109 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-8200
Hoover Watches & Jewels 301 Royal St., 522-7289
Hyme Tyme Inc., The Watch Shop 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-7069
Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry 333 Canal St., Suite 105 (Canal Place), 522-8080; www.jacksuttonfinejewelry.com
Jack Sutton Fine Jewelry & Antiques 315 Royal St., 522-0555
Katy Beh Contemporary Jewelry 3701 Magazine St., 896-9600
La Petit Fleur 534 Royal St., 522-1305
Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 832-0000; www.leemichaelsfinejewelry.com
MS Rau 630 Royal St., 523-5660
Pierre's Jewelers Bank One Centre, 201 St. Charles Ave., 525-8633 or 522-7181
Malcolm's Jewelers Inc. 5241 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 779-0900
Mary Viola Walker Gallery 834 Julia St., 523-0562; mvwgallery.com
Mignon Faget Ltd. 710 Dublin St., 865-7361; Lakeside Shopping Center 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-2244; Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 524-2973; 3801 Magazine St., 891-2005; www.mignonfaget.com
Molly McNamara Jewelry 2128 Magazine St., 566-1100
Mon Coeur Metairie Antique Mall, 1537 Metairie Road, Metairie, 831-2043
Premier Jewelers 4401 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 454-2054; 1525 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, 366-3811
Quarter Smith 535 St. Louis St., 524-9731
Ramsey's Jewelers 5700 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-4653; www.ramseys.com
Raymond's Jewelry Creations 4103 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-2440
Reyes of Love Jewelers 1827 Hickory Ave., Suite C, Harahan, 739-1116
Robert Norman Jewelers 618 Gravier St., 524-1548
Rothschild's Antiques 241 Royal St., 523-5816; 321 Royal St., 523-2281
Ruby Ann Tobar-Blanco Designs 3005 Magazine St., 897-0811
Sabai 924 Royal St., 525-6211; 3115 Magazine St., 899-9555
Sue's Jewelry 3122 Metairie Rd., Metairie, 832-0882
Symmetry Jewelers & Designers 8138 Hampson St., 861-9925; www.symmetryjewelers.com
Thomas Mann Gallery 1804 Magazine St., 581-2113
Limousines & Special Services
ADJ4U By appointment, 340-3777
American Luxury Limousines 503 N. St. Patrick St., 269-5466; www.americanluxurylimo.com
Air Reldan 8219 Lloyd Stearman Drive, 241-9400
Arthur Murray Dance Studio 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 455-8248
Barber Laboratories (butterfly release) 1900 S. Carrollton Ave., 861-4448
Celebrity Limousine Service By appointment, 888-5466
Gentle Arts (conservation and restoration) 4500 Dryades St., Studio B, 895-5628
Black Tie Service 301 Burgundy St., 586-9313; www.blacktieservice.com
Hotard Coaches & Vacations 2838 Touro St., 944-0253
Kahn Artists Productions By appointment, 948-2229
Lakeside Camera & Imaging 3508 21st St., Metairie, 885-8660; www.lakesidecamera.com
Limousine Livery 624 Race St., 561-8777; www.limousinelivery.com
Make-Up Art 7736 Maple St, 862-0005
Male Salon for Men 5608 Citrus Blvd., Jefferson, 733-5300
Nicoll's Limousine 4305 Williams Blvd., 522-5656; www.nicolls.com
Red Thread (dressmaker/alterations) 3624 Magazine St., 897-0460
Regional Transit Authority (streetcar rental) By appointment, 940-3146
Rhodes Limousine Service 2612 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., 522-6010
Russell's Dry Cleaners and Cleaning Service 3401 Tulane Ave., 482-3153
Tchoupitoulas Limousine By appointment, 1010 Common St., 207-2018
Tracy Ewell Ltd. (makeup) 5500 Magazine St., Mimi, 269-8490
Wedding Gown Specialists 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 14, Metairie, 780-7613
Party Planners
An Event To Remember 1526 Duffosat St., 894-0818
Finishing Touches 816 Lafayette St., 524-4081
Food Art 801 Carondelet St., 524-2381
Partysist 8020 Olive St., 488-4234; www.partysist.com
Southern Hospitality Systems Catering Inc. 7538 Maple St., 866-6644
Party Supplies
Baskets, Blossoms & Balloons 5307 Freret St., 891-2815
Cellars of River Ridge 1801 Dickory Ave., River Ridge , 734-8455
Elio's Wine Warehouse 6205 S. Miro St., 866-1852
Eric's of Metairie 4310 Waverly St., Metairie, 455-9339
Gordon's 725 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 837-9416; 2518 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 469-2472; 605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 393-9121; 1846 N. Causeway Approach, Mandeville, (985) 727-4400
Martin Wine Cellar 3827 Baronne St., 899-7411; 714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, 896-7300; www.martinwine.com
Party City 3424 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 443-7622; 3009 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 831-9944; 1545 Lapalco Blvd., Harvey, 362-8008; 1000 Clearview Pkwy., Suite 1030, Harahan, 733-7599; 1224 Front St., Slidell, (985) 781-7273
Rental Warehouse 5929 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero, 347-6666; 737 N. Broad St., 528-3717; 4639 Magazine St., 899-3717; 7917 Airline Drive, Metairie, 739-8444
Rouses 5245 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-2022; 6930 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 888-9984
Rudman's Card and Party Shop 741 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 833-1286; www.rudmans.com
Schneider Party Supply Depot 730 Martin Behrman Ave., Metairie, 837-6588
Szabo's Party Supply Center 1704 Franklin Ave., Gretna, 367-1156
Reception Sites
Due to space limitations, not all restaurants and hotels that provide private parties have been listed. Please check your favorite restaurant or hotel to see if it can accommodate your bridal luncheon, bachelor dinner, rehearsal dinner or reception needs.
360 Bar 2 Canal St., 33rd Floor, 595-8900
Audubon Tea Room 6500 Magazine St., 861-5101
The Carrollton 4710 S. Carrollton Ave., 482-1611; www.thecarrollton.com
Champagne Palace 701 Elmwood Park Blvd., Jefferson, 734-2244; www.compagnepalace.com
Champagne Room 2614 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 833-9532
City Park 1 Palm Drive, 488-2896; www.neworleans.com/citypark
Contemporary Arts Center 900 Camp St., 528-3805; www.cacno.org
The Degas House 2306 Esplanade Ave., 821-5009; www.degashouse.com
Destrehan Plantation 13034 River Road, Destrehan, 524-5522; www.destrehanplantation.org
The Elms Mansion 3029 St. Charles Ave., 895-5493; www.elmsmansion.com
English Turn Golf and Country Club 1 Clubhouse Drive, 392-2200; www.englishturn.com
Fair Grounds Corp. 1751 Gentilly Blvd., 944-5515
The Four Columns 3711 Westbank Expwy., Harvey, 340-4109; www.fourcolumns.com
Gallagher's On the Lake in Mandeville By appointment, 626-3545
Gallier Hall 545 St. Charles Ave., 565-7457
Glimmer Inn bed & breakfast 1631 7th St., 897-1895; www.bbonline.com/la/glimmer
House of Broel Victorian Mansion and Wedding Chapel 2220 St. Charles Ave., 525-1000; www.houseofbroel.com
Jefferson/Orleans North 2600 Edenborn Ave., Metairie, 454-6110
Laura Plantation 2247 Hwy. 18 River Road, Vacherie, (225) 265-7690; www.lauraplantation.com
Monmouth Plantation 36 Melrose Ave., Natchez, Miss., (800) 828-4531; www.monmouthplantation.com
Musee Conti Wax Museum 917 Conti St., 525-2605; www.getwaxed.com
New Orleans Athletic Club 222 N. Rampart St., 525-2375
New Orleans Board of Trade 316 Magazine St., 525-3271
New Orleans Botanical Garden City Park, 483-9386; www.neworleans.com/citypark
New Orleans Museum of Art City Park, 488-2631; www.noma.org
New Orleans Steamboat Co. 2 Canal St., 586-8777
New Orleans Yacht Club 403 N. Roadway, 283-2581; www.noyc.org
Patton's Salmen Fritchie House 127 Cleveland Ave., Slidell, (985) 645-3600; www.salmen-fritchie.com
Poche Plantation 6554 Hwy 44, Convent, (225) 562-7728; www.pocheplantation.com
Rose Garden 5616 Citrus Blvd., River Ridge, 737-1300; www.the-rosegarden.com
Rosy's Jazz Hall 4701 Tchoupitoulas St., 896-7679
San Francisco Plantation Hwy 44, Garyville, 888-322-2646
Southern Oaks Plantation 7816 Hayne Blvd., 245-8221
TwiRoPa Arts & Entertainment Building 1556 Tchoupitoulas St., 587-3777; www.twiropa.com
The Uptowner 438 Henry Clay Ave., 895-9156; www.theuptowner.com
Vintage Court 75082 Hwy. 25, Covington, (985) 871-0495; www.vintagecourt.net
Women's Opera Guild Home xx
Woodland Plantation Hwy. 23, West Pointe a la Hache, (800) 231-1514; www.woodlandplantation.com
Travel Agencies & Special Destinations
The Beach House 9218 Dacus Lane, Gulf Shores, Ala., (800) 659-6004; www.bigbeachhouse.com
Brennan Travel 433 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-3200; www.brennantravel.com
The Cruise Shoppe Ltd. 115 Metairie Road, Metairie, 833-1984
Glimmer Inn bed & breakfast 1631 7th St., 897-1895; bbonline.com/la/glimmer
Joy In Travel 3001 N. Arnoult Road, Metairie, 454-6606
Lofty Oaks Inn 17288 Hwy. 67, Biloxi, Miss., (800) 280-4361; www.bbhost.com/loftyoaksinn
Michebelle Inn and Restaurant 1106 S. Holly St., Hammond, (985) 419-0550; www.michebelle.com
Savone's Transportation Service 1799 Stumpf Blvd., Building 5, Suite 3-B, Terrytown, 227-8686, 947-6133
Town & Country Travel 723 Aurora Ave., Metairie, 838-8702
Travel Central/ American Express 1207 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie, 834-7000
USA Travel 1212 St. Charles Ave., 523-7818
Wedding Cakes
Dong Phuong Oriental Bakery 14207 Chef Menteur Hwy., 254-0214
Flower Power 1310 E. Judge Perez Drive, Suite B, Chalmette, 276-9095www.flower-power.org
Gambino's Bakery 3240 S. Carrollton Ave., 485-0171; 4821 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 885-7500; 400 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna, 391-0600; 5242 Elysian Fields, 288-4262; www.gambinos.com
Haydel's Bakery 4037 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson, 837-0190; www.haydelsbakery.com
Kathy's Kakes and Konfectioneries 5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 454-2355; www.kathyskakes.com
La Spiga Inc. 2440 Chartres St., 949-2253
Maurice French Pastries 3501 Hessmer Ave., Metairie, 885-1526; www.mauricefrenchpastries.com
Piece of Cake By appointment, 482-7457
Randazzo's Goodchildren Bakery 5001 E. Judge Perez Drive, Violet, 279-7472; 801 W. Judge Perez Drive, Chalmette, 271-7472
Reese's Cake World 2003 Williams Blvd., Kenner, 466-9215
Swiss Confectionery 747 St. Charles Ave., 522-7788
Wedding Photographers & Videographers
Addison Yerger By appointment, 897-2657
Christopher's Photography 4521 W. Napoleon Ave., Metairie, 454-1225; www.4541225.com
David Tomkins By appointment, 738-7944; www.davidtomkinsphotography.com
J. R. Photography Studios By appointment, 246-7299; www.bpjr.com
John Michael's Photography 2301 N. I-10 Service Road East, Metairie, 837-2703; www.john-michael-photography.com
Libby Nevinger Photography By appointment, 269-9980; www.nevphoto.com
Loupe Photography 341 Metairie Road, Metairie, 835-7100
Mike Posey Photography & Video 3524 Canal St., 488-8000; www.posey-images.com
Oscar Rajo By appointment, 837-6611
Paul Daigrepont Photography By appointment, 888-4201
Romaguera Photography 2319 Metairie Road, Metairie, 828-3064; www.romaguera.com
Thom Bennett By appointment, 828-6597
Weddle Photography By appointment, 482-1474
Welliver Productions Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 831-5288; www.welliverproductions.com