Innocence and Thomas were married in a lovely ceremony at Marigny Opera House in New Orleans. Beth’s Flowers did the beautiful floral arrangements, and Gambino’s crafted the cake. Dr. Jazz and the New Orleans Sounds provided the ceremony music (with the help of a couple of talented string musicians) as well as the reception entertainment. The couple’s choice of caterer was an easy one… The Big Cheezy, the restaurant that the groom owns!
Marigny Opera House perfectly describes itself as a “non-denominational neighborhood church of the arts.” In addition to a select number of weddings, the organization has regularly hosted music and other performing arts events in the community since the current owners purchased it in 2011.
The historical marker plaque on the building reads:
Holy Trinity Church – One of several national parishes established in New Orleans, Holy Trinity began to serve German immigrants and their descendants in 1847. The first church, blessed July 18, 1948, was destroyed by fire in 1851. During the pastorate of Father Matthias Schiefferer (1851 – 1866) the congregation erected the present edifice after designs by T.E. Giraud, architect. Until St. Boniface Church was built on Galvez and Lapeyrouse Sts., Holy Trinit served all Germans of the Thurd District from River to Lake. St. Roch Shrine and Cemeteries owe their origins to the initiative of Fr. Peter Leonard Thevis, Pastor, 1867-1893.
