Kelly and Lindsay:
Wedding at Lang House in Mandeville
Kelly and Lindsay’s wedding at the Lang House in Mandeville was a delightful and memorable event. It was a perfect example of how even a smaller, more intimate wedding can be a blast and produce great photographs.
The brides both got ready at the Blue Heron Bed & Breakfast in Mandeville, just a few blocks away, though in adjacent rooms so they could not see each other.
The couple’s ceremony took place on the back porch of the Lang House cottage, and was overflowing with beautiful and emotional moments that were a joy to capture! At the beginning of the ceremony, rather than Kelly coming down the aisle in a traditional processional, she instead came through the house and out the back door onto the porch, where Lindsay waited but was turned away so that they could not see each others’ faces at first, similar to how first looks are often done. I captured a beautiful photograph of the joyous moment they first saw each other.
The Gentilly Stompers provided lively jazz entertainment during the reception and received many compliments from guests throughout the night, The Sweet Life Bakery crafted the gorgeous cake, and Iris Floral arranged the beautiful flowers.
Portraits in Perfect Light
We also utilized the perfect late afternoon light just before sunset on this beautiful October day to capture some portraits of the couple. For certain locations, timing can be crucial in terms of having the best light to work with, and this is a great example. Just a short time before we captured these photos, this area was in much more difficult light, as the sunlight was filtering through trees, producing spotty areas of brightness interspersed with shadows. Waiting just 20 minutes of so, giving the sun time to drop a bit, produced much more favorable lighting conditions for these pictures.
The Sweet Life Bakery crafted the gorgeous cake, and Iris Floral arranged the beautiful flowers. At the end of the night, the couple was given a fabulous send-off as guests tossed birdseed!
Historic Event Venue in Mandeville
Named for Jean Baptiste Lang, who originally built it around 1850, this historically-rich cottage was damaged in Hurricane Katrina, but was saved from destruction when its owners donated the structure. It was moved from the original lakefront plot of land where it had rested for 150 years, to its current location several blocks inland, nestled in the Kier Gardens.
The Old Mandeville Historic Association then painstakingly and lovingly restored the house, which now serves as a fascinating and educational museum. With indoor and outdoor space available, it makes for a fantastic event venue for smaller weddings and other gatherings on the northshore.
