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There's no denying the city of New Orleans dances to the beat of it's own drum and so will you when deciding to marry within it's multi-cultural, historically rich walls. ​Steeped in Creole cool; punctuated by notes of antebellum blues and a traveler's treble, the Big Easy is a beautiful spot for your big day. Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest are fun, but what about hosting your wedding in New Orleans? Fancy the French Quarter? You will find historic homes & restaurants with some of the most beautiful, tropical courtyards you've ever seen a simple stone's throw away. Prefer to be a little further away from the heartbeat of the city? A pretty plantation venue may suit you perfectly. As you've come to expect, we've also got a few wild cards up our sleeve, so how does a vintage athletic club with a bowling alley sound as a non-traditional wedding venue in Louisiana? Read on to discover these incredibly beautiful wedding and event venues in New Orleans.   

You’ve all seen the coverage of Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street. Looks like a Halloween frat party, right? Well, the real life experience is actually quite different from what you’re probably picturing. Sure, you’ll want to wear a costume. Sure, you’ll probably consume a little more than your share of purple drinks. But in reality, Mardi Gras is a joyous celebration of culture, history, community, and family (yes, even kids!). And if you do it right, you’ll probably walk away from your time in New Orleans wanting to experience more of the local culture. Mardi Gras is the ultimate gathering.  Mardi Gras season started on Twelfth Night (January 6, 2016) and will continue through to Mardi Gras Day on February 9th this year. The real partying gets going with the Krewe du Vieux parade on January 23rd and parades will roll pretty much every Thursday-Sunday from that point on, with Mardi Gras weekend being the ultimate culmination of parades, house parties, costumes, and revelry. In this predominantly Catholic city, the idea is that we party hard, harder, and then hardest on Fat Tuesday before heading to church on Ash Wednesday to atone for our sins. For anyone planning a trip to New Orleans during any part of the Mardi Gras season, we’ve collected some of our favorite Nola destinations. Covering everything from where to stay, where to eat, where to shop, and where to throw a party, we’ve only hit the tip of the Nola iceberg (granted, levee might be a better analogy down here). So, grab your glittery dancing shoes and get packing!   Written by TVR Contributor: Alyssa Brown

The wait is over and the list is finally here. Presenting the ultimate list of over 100 Hot New Hotel and Venue Openings for 2016! It's looking to be a very good year for all of you gathering gurus out there. We're witnessing the feathering of some very fine five-star farmhouses, perfectly pretty poshtels, historically radiant restorations, bespoke boutiques and inspiring venue openings for "I-do's." Since we know you like to be the first to get the lowdown, we've assembled an all-star list of the most beautiful and buzziest 100+ new venues from 2015 and into 2016 for your to get out and gather gorgeous ones. Want more? 2019's Hottest New Openings Across the Globe is now live →   This list is alphabetized by location. 

Summer days behind us, we’re welcoming the cooler weather and shorter days with all things s’mores, cider and hibernation related.  In an effort to embrace the coziness of fall and the coming winter months, we’ve gathered up some of our favorite fireplaces to sit by with a good book and a big glass of wine.  And bonus points: this list also includes noteworthy fireplace backdrop options for winter weddings.