Serena + Alexis | New Orleans, LA

The Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans was bustling with excitement  in preparation for Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian’s Beauty and the Beast Inspired Wedding. I was among a team of talented photographers- Bob Metelus, Mel Barlow & Co, and Allan Zepeda that was honored to capture and be a part of it all. This night was nothing short of magical. Every detail so personal and meticulously selected and all the details were exclusively shared and featured on Vogue. Here are some of my favorite highlights of the week!  Sweet Olympia had her own custom pieces by J & A Estrada while Alexis stunned in a flawless Giorgio Armani tux.
Serena was breathtaking in her Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen wedding ball gown.  Grandma & sweet Alexis Olympia stole my heart as they gazed up at the ceremony, while singer Ciara & Editor & Chief of Vogue, Anna Wintour were just among many of the star studded guests.
Sisters are the best…and when I spotted this moment, my heart swelled. 

This sweet family pictures just melt my heart!
The Wedding Reception Performances by New Edition to a surprise carousel reveal! The night could not have ended more perfectly! A huge congrats to the happy couple! Seeing the way they love gave me life and I was honored to be a part of documenting their story. 

Wedding Vendors:

Event Planner:

Jennifer Zabinski Events 

Website: http://jzevents.com

Instagram: @jzevents

 

Event Designer:

Preston Bailey Entertainment & Set Design, Inc.

Website: http://www.prestonbailey.com

Instagram: @prestonrbailey

 

Event Entertainment:

Elan Artists

Website: http://www.elanartists.com

Instagram: @elanartists

DJ Trauma

Website: http://djtrauma.com

Instagram: @djtrauma

DJ Mike Wise 

Instagram: @mikewise

 

Event Catering:

Creative Edge Parties

Website: http://www.creativeedgeparties.com/contact/

Instagram: @creativeedgeparties

 

Event Photographers:

Bob Metelus | Website: www.bobmetelus.com | https://www.blacknwhitellc.com

Erica Melissa | Website: www.ericamelissa.com

Mel Barlow and Co  | Website: http://www.melbarlowandco.com

Allan Zepeda Photography | Website: https://allanzepeda.com

Event Production:

See Hear Productions | https://b-m.facebook.com/seehearpro/

 

Event Venues:

Contemporary Art Center New Orleans | Website: http://cacno.org

Ace Hotel | Website: http://www.acehotel.com/neworleans

Meril  | Website: http://emerilsrestaurants.com/meril

 

Invitations:

Alpine Creative Group  | Website: https://www.alpinecreativegroup.com

 

Wedding Cake:

Lulu Cake Boutique  | Website: http://everythinglulu.com

 

Welcome Bags:

Lady J Creative  | Website: http://www.ladyjcreative.com

 

Hair and Make-Up:

Angela Meadows Salon | https://www.facebook.com/angelameadowssalon/

Natasha Gross Make Up Artist | https://www.facebook.com/natashagrossmua/

Stylist:

Kesha McLeod

Fashion | Brand Consulting | Style | Website: https://www.kmcme.com

 

Attire:

Serena – Custom Alexander McQueen | Website: http://www.alexandermcqueen.com/us

Alexis – Custom Giorgio Armani

Website: https://www.armani.com/us/armanicom

Bridesmaids – Custom Galia Lahav gowns  | Website: https://www.galialahav.com

Olympia – Custom dresses from Jesus & Antonio Estrada OR Jessica Yuen – undecided)

Website: http://www.allaboutthedressny.com/jesus-and-anotnio-estrada/

 

Jeweler:

 XIV Karats

Website: http://www.xivkarats.com

Instagram: @XIVKARATS

 

Event Wine / Liquors:

Moët & Chandon

Website: moet.com  

Instagram: @moetusa #moetmomen

Casamigos Tequila

Website: https://casamigostequila.com

Instagram: @casamigos

Diageo 

Website: https://www.diageo.com

Instagram: @diageo

C Brand

Website: http://www.cbrands.com/our-brands/wine

Cocktail Hour:

2015 The Prisoner Wine Company “Blindfold” White Blend

2016 The Prisoner Wine Company “The Prisoner” Red Blend

Dinner:

Charles Smith Wines Kung Fu Girl Riesling 2016

Charles Smith Wines Chateau Smith Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Charles Smith Wines Eve Chardonnay 2015 

*Social handles:

Charles Smith Wines

• Facebook: @CSmithWines
• Instagram: @CharlesSmithWines

The Prisoner Wine Company

• Facebook & Instagram: @PrisonerWineCo

 

 

Serena Williams-Alexis Ohanian-New Orleans Wedding Gallery as featured on: 

Over the Moon | www.overthemoon.com 

Vogue | www.vogue.com

Brides | www.brides.com

 

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