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Wedding

Faith & Maurice



🗓️ July 19, 2024

Baroness Events Venue

512 Conti St., New Orleans, Louisiana


Bride 

Faith Mclaurin


  • 📞 Phone: 561-856-3235 (Don't call)

(Contact Wedding Planner and Day-Of Coordinator instead)


Groom

 Maurice Murphy Jr.


  • 📞 Phone: 863-233-9146 (Don't call)

(Contact Wedding Planner and Day-Of Coordinator instead)


Couple's Website

 https://www.zola.com/wedding/mauriceandfaith


Wedding Type

Semi-Formal Micro Wedding


Guest Count

45

(approx. 34 adults expected, rest children)


Bridal Party Amount

5


  • FLOWER GIRL: Serenity Murphy (Groom's Daughter)

  • FLOWER GIRL: Alaiya Brown (Bride's Niece)

  • BELL RINGER: Yahweh DeFranc (Bride's Nephew)

    • with Graham (Bride's Dog)

  • RING BEARER: Oshea DeFranc (Bride's Nephew)

  • RING BEARER: Onyx McLaurin (Bride's Nephew)


Wedding Color Scheme

Shades of Peach

Color Palette: https://shorturl.at/XY5O4


Unplugged Ceremony

Yes


Wedding Vows Info

Personal Vows


Reception Seating Plan

No


On-Site Contact

Brianica DeFranc

(Wedding Planner / Bride's Sister)

📞 Phone: 561-209-4206


Jennifer Hoang

(Wedding Event Coordinator)

📞 Phone: 504-882-3025 (Contact Brianica first)


Emergency Contact

Brianica DeFranc

(Wedding Planner / Bride's Sister)

📞 Phone: 561-209-4206


Dexter McLaurin

(Bride's Father)

📞 Phone: 601-397-0522


📌 Locations


Bride's Prep Location

Baroness Events Venue

512 Conti St., New Orleans, Louisiana

(Upstairs Condo - Suite #3)

Website: https://www.baronessfq.com/

Instagram: @baronessfqnola


Groom's Prep Location

[Private - Away from Venue]


Ceremony

Baroness Events Venue

512 Conti St., New Orleans, Louisiana

(In Venue - Open Roof)

Website: https://www.baronessfq.com/

Instagram: @baronessfqnola


Family Portraits

Baroness Events Venue

(In Venue - Open Roof)

Website: https://www.baronessfq.com/

Instagram: @baronessfqnola


Couple's Portraits

Baroness Events Venue

(In Venue & Outdoors - Streetside)

Website: https://www.baronessfq.com/

Instagram: @baronessfqnola

Outdoor Capture Spots (2 location suggestions)

  • Bienville Place

    • In front of 405 Decatur St (1 minute walk from venue)




  • In front of Louisiana Supreme Court Clerk

    • Across from 610 Conti St (2 minute walk from venue)



Second Line

Baroness Events Venue

(Outdoors - Streetside)


Reception

Baroness Events Venue

(Indoors)

Website: https://www.baronessfq.com/

Instagram: @baronessfqnola


Wedding Schedule: 


🗓️ Friday - July 19, 2024

(Timezone: CDT)

  • Wedding Schedule Checklist (PDF Attachment)


❗It might rain.

  • A tent may be used to cover the courtyard for the ceremony.
  • Romantic portraits may have to be indoors.

    • Unless rain gear/protection and umbrellas are used to get unique outdoor shots in the rain, depending on severity.


  • The Second line might be improvised due to the possible weather conditions.

🕒 3:45 PM 

Videographer & Photographer Arrival

Baroness Events Venue - 512 Conti St., New Orleans, Louisiana


  • Contact Brianica and/or Jennifer (On-Site Contacts)


🕒 4:00 PM

Bride's Preparation

(Dressing Up)

Baroness Events Venue (Upstairs Condo - Suite #3)


  • Bride (Faith) will be in a condo unit above the venue (suite #3).

  • Bride's mother (Alberta McLaurin) will be gifting traditional wedding gifts to the Bride.


🕒 4:15 PM

Wedding Party Photos

with Bride (Pre-Ceremony)

Baroness Events Venue (In Venue - Outside)


  • Photographs will be taken with groupings in front of the green backdrop / hedge wall outside.


GROUPINGS

Bride’s Family

  • Wedding Party (The Children) without Bride

  • The Children + Bride

  • Mother + Bride

  • Sisters + Bride


🕒 4:30 PM

Venue Highlighting

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors & Outdoors)


  • DRONE video coverage of venue and city environment

  • Establishing shots (Photo & Video)

  • Environment and Decor of Ceremony area (Photo & Video)

  • Environment and Decor of Reception area (Photo & Video)


🕒 5:00 PM

Guest Arrival

/ Set up Camera & Audio (Ceremony)

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors and/or Outdoors)


  • Guests will start showing up to the Ceremony venue

  • Camera setup for ceremony event

    • Set up stationary main video camera for ceremony wide-shot of couple & officiant

    • Set up 2nd video camera for close ups


  • Attach lav mic to Officiant (Brianica)

  • Ensure audio recordings are working

  • Ensure audio recordings are levelled, have balanced volume

  • Plan accordingly

    • Especially for the first kiss, processionals, and recessionals

    • Make sure there are no obstacles for photographer & videographer movement

    • There will be no handheld microphone used during the ceremony


🕒 5:15 PM

Groom's Arrival

/ Mock Preparation

(Dressing Up)

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors and/or Outdoors)


  • Groom (Maurice) attire highlight / mock-dressing session

    • Prior to 5PM, Groom will be getting ready at a different location, without filming/photos.


  • Attach lav mic to Groom (Maurice) after mock-dressing (for Ceremony)



🕒 5:20 PM

Guests Seated

/ Finish Camera & Audio Set Up

(Ceremony)

Baroness Events Venue (In Venue - Outdoors)


  • Ensure audio recordings are working

  • Ensure audio recordings are levelled, have balanced volume

  • Camera setup for ceremony event

    • Ensure readiness of stationary main video camera for ceremony wide-shot of couple & officiant

    • Ensure readiness of 2nd video camera for close ups


🕒 5:25 PM

Officiant Announces Ceremony


🕒 5:30 PM

Ceremony Starts

(Ceremony)

Baroness Events Venue (In Venue - Outdoors)


  • No Venue Restrictions for Videographer/Photographer

  • ❗It might rain.


    • A tent may be used to cover the courtyard for the ceremony.


  • Unplugged Ceremony

  • Aisle Walking

    • Officiant will be escorted by Her Husband (Jadnack DeFranc)

    • Groom will be escorted by His Mother (Tarifa Callwood)

    • The Children (Bridal Party) will be walking down the aisle before the Bride.

    • Bride will be escorted by Her Father (Dexter McLaurin)

      • Make sure to capture Faither of the Bride's reaction when Faith (Bride) first walks down the aisle. (photo and/or video)

      • Make sure to capture Groom's reaction when Faith walks with her Father down the aisle. (photo and/or video)

  • Personal Vows

    • Use Lav Mics on Groom (Maurice) and Officiant (Brianica)

    • No handheld microphone will be used.


  • Approx. 30 Minutes Run Time

  • Kristen Fuiliser (Event Designer) will be recording & collecting content of the ceremony (via phone)


🕒 5:55 PM

Marriage License Signing

Baroness Events Venue (In Venue)


  • Captured (Photo and Video)


🕒 5:59 PM

Ceremony Ends

Baroness Events Venue (In Venue)


  • Recessionals

  • Detach microphones from officiant and groom.


🕒 6:00 PM

Family Portraits

Baroness Events Venue (In Venue - Outdoors)


  • Passed Hor'Derves

  • Capture Spots (2 locations)

    • In front of the ceremony alter, outdoors

    • By the green hedge wall



GROUPINGS (x2 locations)

  • Bride + Groom

  • Bride + Groom and Daughter


Bride’s Family

  • Bride + Groom with bride’s immediate family + grandparents

  • Bride + Groom with bride’s grandparents

  • Bride + Groom with bride’s immediate family

  • Bride + Groom with bride’s parents


Bride Solo

  • Bride with Bonus Daughter

  • Bride with bride’s parents

  • Bride with mom

  • Bride with dad

  • Bride’s parents together

  • Bride with grandmother

  • Bride with bride’s siblings and sibling-in-laws

  • Bride with siblings

  • Bride with each sibling individually

  • Bride with Nieces and Nephews


Groom’s Family

  • Bride + Groom with groom’s immediate family + grandparents

  • Bride + Groom with groom’s grandparents

  • Bride + Groom with groom’s immediate family

  • Bride + Groom with groom’s parents

Groom Solo

  • Groom with Daughter

  • Groom with groom’s parents

  • Groom with mom

  • Groom with dad

  • Groom’s parents together

  • Groom with grandparents

  • Groom with siblings

  • Groom with each sibling individually


Bride + Groom Family Combos

  • Bride + Groom with bride’s parents + groom’s parents

  • Bride + Groom with bride’s siblings and groom’s siblings

  • Bride + Groom with bride’s siblings and groom’s siblings + sibling-in-laws

  • Bride + Groom with bride + groom’s immediate families

  • Bride + Groom with bride’s extended family (bride’s parents, bride’s siblings, bride’s grandparents, bride’s aunt(s), uncle(s) and cousins )

  • Bride + Groom with groom’s extended family (groom’s parents, groom’s siblings, groom’s grandparents, groom’s aunt(s), uncle(s) and cousins)

  • All The Men (Both Families)

  • All The Ladies (Both Families)

  • Group Photo (Everyone)


🕒 6:45 PM

Couple's Portraits

Conti Street and/or nearby street or park (outside of Baroness Events Venue)


  • Streetside romantic photos & video footage with couple

  • ❗It might rain.


    • Romantic portraits may have to be indoors.

      • Unless rain gear/protection and umbrellas are used to get unique outdoor shots in the rain, depending on severity.

      • Utilize the best looking spots inside the venue, if not outdoors.

      • Portraits can be done near the alter, for example. But the aim is to have different environments than the ceremony.


Capture Spots (2 location suggestions)

  • Bienville Place

    • In front of 405 Decatur St (1 minute walk from venue)



  • In front of Louisiana Supreme Court Clerk

    • Across from 610 Conti St (2 minute walk from venue)




🕒 7:00 PM

Second Line

Conti Street (outside of Baroness Events Venue)


  • Walking along the streetside with performed music

  • DRONE video coverage (5 minutes - 1st)

  • Close up video coverage (10 minutes - 2nd)

  • Approx. 15 Minutes Run Time

  • ❗It might rain.

    • The Second line might be improvised due to the possible weather conditions.

    • The wedding planner understands that the drone may not be available during rainfall.



🕒 7:15 PM

Camera & Audio Set Up (Reception)

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors)


  • Camera setup for reception event

    • Set up stationary main video camera for grand entrance, first dances, speeches, etc.

    • Set up 2nd camera for close ups

  • Connect audio recorder with DJ's microphone use for speeches and announcements

    • Set up audio recording of microphone output

    • Contact DJ (Uriah) for assistance

  • Ensure audio recordings are working with microphone

  • Ensure audio recordings are levelled, have balanced volume

  • Plan accordingly

    • Especially for the entrances, first dances, speeches, dancing, etc.

    • Make sure there are no obstacles for photographer & videographer shots and movement

  • Kristen Fuiliser (Event Designer) will be recording & collecting content of the reception (via phone)


🕒 7:30 PM

Grand Entrance

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors)


  • Bridal Party (The Children) may enter before the Bride and Groom


🕒 7:35 PM

Welcome & Prayer

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors)


  • Host: Dexter and Alberta McLaurin (Bride's Parents)


🕒 7:40 PM

Dinner Time

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors)


  • Seated with servers.


🕒 8:30 PM

Reception Speeches

(Toasts)

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors)


  • Hosts (Dexter and Alberta McLaurin) will start toasts and then pass it on

  • Number of speeches: 10+ speeches ("double digits")

  • No planned speech lineup

  • Speeches are expected a time limit of 1 minute each

  • Expected Run Time: 30 minutes

  • Ensure audio recordings are working with microphone

  • Ensure audio recordings are levelled, have balanced volume


🕒 9:00 PM

First Dances

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors - Dancefloor)


  • Bride + Groom + Serenity (Groom's Daughter)

  • Bride + Father of the Bride (Dexter)

  • Groom + Mother of the Groom (Tariffa)

  • Bridal Party (Children) joins Bride & Groom with parents for 30 seconds


🕒 9:15 PM

Bouquet Toss

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors - Dancefloor)


  • There'll be no cake cutting.


🕒 9:20 PM

Dance Party Time! / Zulu Tramp Dancers

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors - Dancefloor)


  • Dancefloor opens with New Orleans Zulu Tramp Dancers

  • Photo/Selfie Booth open

  • Kids Corner for children open


🕒 9:55 PM

Set Up Audio for Exit Speech

Baroness Events Venue (Indoors)


  • Ensure audio recorder connection with DJ's microphone use for exit speech by the couple

    • Verify audio recording of microphone output

    • Contact DJ (Uriah) for assistance

  • Ensure audio recordings are working with microphone

  • Ensure audio recordings are levelled, have balanced volume



🕒 10:00 PM

Reception Ends


  • Bride and Groom most likely will be giving a final speech.

  • Venue closes.

  • No physical grand exit planned.


🎉Vendor List


Wedding Planner

Brianica DeFranc

(Bride's Sister)


  • 📞 Phone: 561-209-4206



Day-Of Coordinator

Jennifer Hoang


  • 📞 Phone: 504-882-3025



Event Designer

Kristen Fusilier


  • 📞 Phone: 225-331-0220



Officiant

Brianica DeFranc

(Bride's Sister)


  • 📞 Phone: 561-209-4206


DJ

Uriah White

(Groom's Step Dad)


Hair Dresser

Maj Artistry


Make Up Artist

Zhana' Cooley


Catering

Baroness Events Venue



Desserts

Baroness Events Venue



Decorators

Kristen Fusilier


Second Line Band

Da Truth Brass Band

(Travis Carter)


ZULU Tramp Dancers

Da Truth Brass Band

(Travis Carter)


Bartender

Baroness Events Venue



Dress / Bridal Boutique

Bridal Couture of the Palm Beaches (Davita)


Tuxedo Rental

INDOCHINO


🎥 Videographer

🔷 Dress Code

  • Semi-Formal

    • Black

    • "Dress Comfortably"


Lead Videographer

Delane

📞 Phone: 225-933-2880


🕛 Start Time: 4:00 PM

(Arrive 15-30 minutes early for set up)

🕛 End Time: 10:00 PM

Coverage Total: 6 Hours

Notes / Instructions:

  • Film footage in 4K entirely, if possible

  • Frame Rate: 60fps or 120fps for all B-Roll

    • Even better if all raw footage.

  • Record pristine audio throughout the wedding. Ensure consistent volume levels and exceptional dialogue intelligibility.

  • Achieve captivating cinematic fluidity with seamless, shake-free, stabilized shots with the use of a gimbal (or similar).


  • Call the on-site contact(s) upon first arrival, stating that you're the videographer from Pluvia Studios. Make sure you are guided to the first shooting location on time to set up and start filming.

  • Highlight the children in the ceremony.

  • Remember the drone footage during the Second Line mixed with primary camera mid-shots and closeups.

    • (Recommended) Drone for the first 5 minutes + Main Camera for the final 10 minutes.

  • Make sure to capture Faither of the Bride's reaction when Faith (Bride) first walks down the aisle.

  • Make sure to capture Groom's reaction when Faith walks with her Father down the aisle.


  • Ensure continuous video recording of entire sub-events with no gaps. (ex. Ceremony, First Dances, Speeches, etc)

    • Have at least the A camera always on on the subject(s) while the B camera is shifting in between detailed shots.

    • Be aware that clients often order the full unedited versions of these segments.


  • Watch your ISO levels

    • Don't shoot too dark (especially indoors)

    • Don't shoot too bright (especially outdoors)


  • Clean surfaces of objects before shooting (ex. dust, smudges, dirt)

    • Make sure your lenses are also clean at all times.


  • Watch out for your shadows and reflections (ex. mirrors) in the shots


  • Make sure both parties (photographer and videographer) have a clear shot at all times

    • Do not block each other's camera view.

  • Direct and capture movement shots of the couple & guests for video (outside the posed shots for photographer)


  • Prioritize high quality work but also have fun! Enjoy and contribute positive energy to the couple, guests and staff!

    • Incorporate fun prompts or activities during the shoot to draw out genuine emotions and unexpected moments for varied, unique, and entertaining shots.


📷 Photographer

🔷 Dress Code

  • Semi-Formal

    • Black

    • "Dress Comfortably"


⭐ Photography Style

  • Traditional / Portrait

  • Candid / Photojournalistic

  • Editorial / Artistic

  • Playful

  • Film Style / Fine Art


Lead Photographer

Marquis

📞 Phone: 225-615-4012


🕛 Start Time: 4:00 PM

(Arrive 15-30 minutes early for set up)

🕛 End Time: 10:00 PM

Coverage Total: 6 Hours

Notes / Instructions:

  • Call the on-site contact(s) upon first arrival, stating that you're the photographer from Pluvia Studios. Make sure you are guided to the first shooting location on time to set up and start taking photos.

  • Highlight the children in the ceremony


  • Capture every single grouping listed for photos (check schedule). Repeat each grouping for each location (capture spot). Do not miss any. Work with the wedding planner and day-of coordinator to ensure.


  • Alongside traditional poses, incorporate fun prompts or activities during the shoot to draw out genuine emotions and unexpected moments for varied, unique, and entertaining shots.


  • Make sure to capture Faither of the Bride's reaction when Faith (Bride) first walks down the aisle.

  • Make sure to capture Groom's reaction when Faith walks with her Father down the aisle.


  • Watch your ISO levels

    • Don't shoot too dark (especially indoors)

    • Don't shoot too bright (especially outdoors)


  • Clean surfaces of objects before shooting (ex. dust, smudges, dirt)

    • Make sure your lenses are also clean at all times.


  • Watch out for your shadows and reflections (ex. mirrors) in the shots

  • Make sure both parties (photographer and videographer) have a clear shot at all times

    • Do not block each other's camera view.

  • Prioritize high quality work but also have fun! Enjoy and contribute positive energy to the couple, guests and staff!


📝 Important Notes:


Capture Highlighting


  • Highlight the Bridal Party (Children)


Sensitive Information


  • Faith's Grandmother has Dementia - Have extra patience with her.



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