Lovely Occasions Weddings + Events

02/25/2026

Couldn’t help but hop on this fun trend 🥰🎀🤍

02/21/2026

02/05/2026

If you’re asking “do I really need this?” you probably don’t.
Unless you really, really do.

Wedding favors? Skip ’em. No one’s losing sleep over a koozie.
That extra hour of the reception you cannot stop thinking about—even if it nudges the budget? Sometimes you just gotta let yourself have it.

✨My temperature check? Cut the stuff you won’t miss so you can splurge on the stuff you will.

02/03/2026

The LO team is growing (again)!🫶🏻

We are looking for associate coordinators to join our team as we make couples’ wedding day a reality.

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, have a strong work ethic, and love making wedding days run seamlessly? I’m looking for team members who are:
💍 Available on weekends
💍 Proactive and detail-oriented
💍 Flexible and quick on their feet
💍 Strong communicators with a “jump in and help” attitude

If you’re interested, reach out via DM or email [email protected] to learn more!

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01/26/2026

Wedding vendor decisions matter more than brides realize. You don’t have to figure this out alone. When in doubt, ask someone who’s seen it go right and very, very wrong.

01/14/2026

Hi, I’m Amanda — owner and lead planner behind Lovely Occasions 🤍

With our little corner of the internet getting a refresh, it felt like the right time to do another intro!
A few things about me:
✨ Wife to my husband Tom (aka Mr. Lovely Occasions) and dog mom to our golden retriever, Dublin
✨ A lifelong Taylor Swift fan (yes, since debut)
✨ Fully committed to a cozy, Nancy Meyers–inspired aesthetic
✨ Type A to my core — timelines, checklists, and thoughtful details are my love language

Most importantly, I’m passionate about creating wedding days that feel calm, personal, and truly enjoyable. I love helping couples turn their ideas into a clear plan and then stepping in to handle the details so they can be fully present with the people they love.
If you’re newly engaged and looking for planning that’s thoughtful, organized, and centered on your experience, I’d love to connect.

Drop a fun fact about you in the comments so I can get to know you, too ⬇️✨

01/09/2026

Engaged and not sure where to start with wedding planning? You’re in the right place.

Lovely Occasions is a south Louisiana based wedding planner serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge, the Northshore, and beyond. We offer thoughtful wedding planning and coordination for couples who want a beautiful, well-run wedding without costly guesswork or unnecessary stress.

Whether you’re looking for day-of coordination, partial planning, or full-service wedding planning, our approach is always the same: planning built around you, your priorities, and the experience you want to have, not just how it looks online.

If you want a calm, organized planner who will advocate for you, execute your vision, and help you actually enjoy being engaged, start here.
✨ Schedule a consultation through the link in bio
✨ Or DM “START” to begin planning with confidence



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01/07/2026

FUN. UNIQUE. PERSONAL. HEARTFELT. Unserious in the best way. Those are some words I would use to describe Courtney and Chase’s wedding. Full of personal touches and laughter and so much love for each other and FUN! Even their after party had an after party 😂

Being their wedding coordinator was such a joy and I loved being a part of their truly special and joyous celebration of love. There will be many more recaps of this wedding because it’ll be hand stamped on my heart forever. Such an incredible night! 🤍

With the help of these incredible vendors:
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Coordination: .la
Venue:
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Catering:
Florals + Decor:
Cake:
Hair:
Makeup:
DJs:
Transportation: