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Featured New Orleans Weddings
Real weddings, real timelines, real moments
These real wedding galleries by New Orleans Wedding photographer Chad Populis show how a full wedding day photographs in actual conditions — getting ready, ceremony coverage, portraits, reception moments, second lines, exits, and the quiet parts in between.
You’ll see different venues, lighting situations, timelines, and celebration styles across New Orleans and South Louisiana. Each gallery includes planning notes and venue context so you can get a clearer idea of what your own wedding coverage could look like.
What You'll See Here
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Weddings across New Orleans neighborhoods, venues, and nearby South Louisiana locations
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Different lighting conditions, from outdoor courtyards to evening receptions
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Local wedding moments like second lines, live brass bands, candlelit ceremonies, and sparkler exits
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Natural portraits that feel guided without looking forced
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Real timelines, venue notes, and planning context from actual wedding days
Each gallery links to a full blog post with planning notes, venue context, and a complete look at how the day photographed from start to finish.
If you're looking for complete coverage for your own celebration, explore my New Orleans wedding photography packages for pricing, coverage options, and deliverables.
Featured Real Wedding Galleries
Generations Hall Wedding | Downtown New Orleans
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Walter & Karin
A joyful New Orleans wedding at Generations Hall with elegant indoor portraits, emotional wedding moments, reception storytelling, and a lively celebration surrounded by family and friends.
Highlights
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Generations Hall wedding venue
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Indoor New Orleans wedding celebration
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Reception, dancing, and guest candids
Sully Mansion Wedding | Garden District
Daryl & Meija
An intimate mini wedding at Sully Mansion featuring a porch ceremony, gathered dining, and relaxed couple portraits in the outdoor courtyard. Photographed on a bright, overcast winter day for soft, even light throughout.
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Front porch ceremony
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Courtyard portraits
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Classic Garden District architecture
Treme Market Branch Wedding | Tremé, New Orleans
Amy & Arthur
A culturally rich New Orleans wedding with a City Park first look, elegant indoor ceremony and reception at Treme Market Branch, and a sparkler exit to close the night.
Highlights
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First look at City Park
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Piano, stage, chandelier, and balcony interiors
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Sparkler exit
NOPSI Hotel Halloween Wedding | CBD / Downtown
La'Toya & Chazz
A fall-toned Halloween wedding at NOPSI Hotel with a first touch, City Park Botanical Garden portraits, and a second line celebration through downtown New Orleans with Kinfolk Brass Band.
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City Park Botanical Garden portraits
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Courtyard and brick interior photography
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Second line with live brass band
NOLA Skyline Event Center Wedding | New Orleans East
Evangeline & Michael
A modern wedding with an early evening ceremony overlooking the lake, a city-view reception, and a high-energy exit featuring Zulu Tramps and One Shot Brass Band.
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Lake Room ceremony
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Skyline Room reception
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On-site bridal wedding preparation
Algiers Auditorium Wedding | West Bank
Mike & Regina
A large-scale celebration featuring an outdoor courtyard ceremony, an indoor reception with both a 360 photo booth and iPad photo booth, and an elaborate second line exit with stilt walkers and live brass bands.
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Courtyard ceremony
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Interactive photo booth experiences
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Second line with Zulu Tramps and Tidal Wave Brass Band
Star Wars–Themed Wedding | Audubon Park + Firehouse Loft
JoJo & Jemiah
A themed wedding that stayed timeless, with a first look and ceremony at Audubon Park’s Tree of Life and a cozy, cinematic reception at Firehouse Loft.
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Outdoor ceremony at Audubon Park
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Firehouse Loft reception
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Personal details woven into the theme
How to Use These Wedding Galleries
These galleries can help you see how different New Orleans wedding days photograph in real conditions.
Use them to compare venue light, portrait locations, reception flow, second line coverage, and how much time certain parts of the day may need. If you’re deciding between a first look, multiple portrait locations, or a tighter timeline, these examples can help make the planning process clearer.
If you see a venue, lighting setup, or timeline that feels close to your own wedding, send it over. I can walk you through what worked and help build a photo plan around your day.
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