“Can you believe it?” -Brooks

“No” -Billy

These were the first words Brooks and Billy said when they saw each other for the first time on their wedding day. Billy was crying (and so was Nathan).

When Brooks Nader first reached out to us to film her wedding we had no idea she was such a big deal! It’s a tad bit intimidating to film the wedding of a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, but as soon as we met Brooks face to face her easy going and joyful personality put us at ease. Brooks and Billy are some of the kindest folks we have met in this city.

One of our favorite things at weddings is when the groom gives a speech thanking everyone for coming and professes his love for his bride. Billy did this perfectly. When he began to cry while describing his love for his new bride, I looked over at Alee and we both had tears in our eyes. We still get a little emotional just thinking about his speech. It was a reminder of why we love filming weddings so much.

Basically this was the perfect winter wedding in New Orleans. And it all ended with a fun second line to the after party at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop.

CEREMONY VENUE: St. Mary's Church

RECEPTION VENUE: Old Ursuline Convent

WEDDING PLANNER: Leslie Campbell Weddings & Events

OFFICIANT: Father Tony Rigoli

BRIDE'S CEREMONY DRESS: Pronovias

BRIDE'S RECEPTION DRESS: Viero Bridal

BRIDE'S VEIL: Daphne Newman Design

BRIDE'S JEWELRY: Ring Concierge; Angara Jewelry

BRIDE'S SHOES: Dee Keller

HAIR: Beth Washington

BRIDESMAIDS' HAIR: SoHo Boutique Salon

BRIDE'S MAKEUP: Bruce Lindstrom, using Charlotte Tilbury