Green Garden Wedding in Louisiana
Green Garden Wedding in Louisiana
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Lauren and Zach's green garden wedding in Louisiana was all about embracing the gorgeous greenery that surrounded them at LSU's Hilltop Arboretum. The natural beauty of their venue was only enhanced by the soft whites and neutrals of their big days color palette. Full of elegant southern class and great green ideas like a natural mosquito repellent for guests, you simply can not miss this fabulous wedding!
Naturally you will be looking for more green ideas from Lauren and Zach's wedding. If this is the case, be sure to check out the full gallery here. You can see even more of the details that Cassidy Carson Photography captured so beautifully.
How gorgeous are these wedding invitations? They were designed by the lovely ladies at Serendipity Beyond Design, who use their passion for design and little details to ensure each invite is unique and unforgettable. They especially love working one-on-one with clients to create something completely different and never before seen....after all, life is too short to be ordinary!
From the bride :
The moment Zach and I walked into the LSU Hilltop Arboretum, we knew it was our place. We would become husband and wife under one of the beautiful oaks and celebrate in the open-air pavilion, overlooking the water, under an amazing tree branch chandelier.
To get a closer look at this green garden wedding in Louisiana check out the wedding film Lonely Eskimo Productions created below!
Photographer: Cassidy Carson Photography
Venue: LSU Hilltop Arboretum
Cake: Ambrosia Bakery
Caterer: Heirloom Cuisine
Cinematography: Lonely Eskimo Productions
Music: Big Fun Brass Band
Dress Designer: Watters
Flowers: Fleur du Jour
Groom's Attire: JCrew
Jewelry: The Gilded Lily
Shoe Designer: BHLDN
Veil or Hair Accessories: Town & Country Bridal
Prop or Furniture Rentals: Vintage House, Doug Olinde, LLC
Event Designer, Hair & Makeup: Bride | Coordinator: Kendall Hebert | Officiant: Fr. William Patrick Edwards
Read on to see how much this green garden wedding in Louisiana cost. Please note that costs change as the years go by, and prices are subject to change. This is just one couple's breakdown to give you a rough estimate on how much a wedding like this may cost you.
Budget Percentages:
The caterer was about 30% of the budget--this includes an open bar.
My dress, shoes, veil etc. were almost 12%
The flowers were about 14%
The photographer and photographs (engagement and bridal session included) was about 8%
The rentals were about 8%
The arboretum was about 8%
The limos and shuttle service was about 8%
The band was about 5%
The remaining was the cake, invitations, decorations, favors, wands, gifts, etc.