Rustic New Orleans Wedding at Benachi House

Happy couple wedding photo

On a crisp unusually cold March day in the South, Erica and Kyle invited their guests to take a step back in time to a simpler era filled with wild flowers, vintage linens and candlelight. Their wedding venue, The Benachi House, dating back to the early 1800's, provided the most romantic setting complete with an iron gazebo, chamber music, an original wishing well, in the middle of charming New Orleans. The Bride and Groom were looking to keep their wedding simple, earthy, and unique.
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Kyle and Erica wedding announcement, March 2, 2013

Bride's embroidered robe, Mrs Radosta

Flower crown for bride's hair

Elegant bride in vintage lace wedding dress

In keeping with the desires of the bride and groom for authenticity, the cake stand was made from an actual tree trunk with two love birds adorned on the top, and the bride wore a stunning Claire Pettibone dress. Each bridesmaid was equipped with a unique but equally gorgeous bouquet from Poppy and Mint Floral Company.

Bride in lace dress and boots in a garden setting

Bridesmaids in sage dresses with vibrant flower bouquets

Bride holds colorful wild flower wedding bouquet

Groom in navy suit, blue gingham shirt, boutonniere

Groomsmen in suits on steps with red door behind

Newlyweds share loving moments on their wedding day

From the Bride:The one thing I would have done differently is to be prepared with a real plan B for the weather. I loved our venue so much I just prayed for the weather to be nice.

Charming wedding sign choose a seat not a side

Cute flower girl in long dress with daisy basket

Bride and groom exchanging vows at their wedding

A beautiful couple embraces on their wedding day

We were so fortunate it didn't rain, but even just the cold, windy weather effected the way our guests enjoyed the event. My grandparents stayed inside for most of the reception, and a lot of guests left earlier than they might have otherwise.

Looking back, I wish we'd had an indoor back-up plan so that all of our guests could have been more comfortable and really experienced all the detail and work we put into the event.

Rustic wedding decor guestbook and green suitcase flowers

Floral patterned ribbon wands for wedding celebration

Outdoor wedding reception decor, flowers and tables

Rustic wedding centerpiece: wildflowers in jars

Rustic wooden crate floral centerpiece

Daisies in jar with floral ribbon

Outdoor wedding table with floral centerpiece

The stunning four tier cake from Flour Power fits perfectly with the feel for the wedding, simple and earthy while still refined. And how about that stump cake stand. We love.

Rustic wedding cake with floral decorations and topper