Adore Bridal 2020

OLIVIA & ZACHARY Old World Charm Meets Modern Elegance

By katy danos | photos by GREER GATTUSO

S t. Mary's Church at the Old Ursuline Convent in the French Quarter was the very first venue that Olivia Millet and Zachary Loupe considered when planning their wedding. "My mom went to Ursuline and I'd heard of the convent, but had never seen it," Olivia explains. "The minute we walked into the church, we knew that this was where we would be married." For a young couple with a deep respect for tradition and a love for the city's rich history, this stunning old world location afforded them the opportunity to bring a youthful sensibility to one of the oldest buildings in the city, if not the country. "We loved the modern feel of having the ceremony and reception all in one place. And the indoor and outdoor options — guests entering the church in dazzling daylight and then walking to the convent to dance under the stars — was a dream come true," says Olivia. "I come from a family of designers and creators, so the 'blank slate' of the convent courtyards and formal gardens was so appealing. We wanted to plan a wedding weekend immersed in the romantic allure of the French Quarter resplendent with our own personal touches." And so it began. Family friend

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