A Vibrant Bywater Wedding: Getting Ready at The Mazant & A Ceremony at Capulet

Jan 19

  
  Featured Wedding

  Anna & Matt

  New Orleans, Louisiana

capulet wedding new orleans rooftop ceremony by photographer mike Lirette

There is a distinct energy to the Bywater neighborhood in New Orleans. It’s colorful, a little bit gritty, artistic, and deeply authentic. For couples who want a wedding that feels less like a traditional event and more like a genuine experience of the city, this neighborhood is the perfect backdrop.

This wedding perfectly captured that Bywater spirit by utilizing two of the area’s most unique venues: The Mazant for a relaxed morning and first look, and Capulet for an industrial-chic ceremony and reception. Bridged together by a brass band leading guests through the streets, it was a seamless flow of documentary moments.

bride and groom dancing at capulet wedding reception

family portraits at The Mazant New Orleans by mike lirette

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bywater wedding second line parade by mike lirette

wedding reception details at capulet new orleans by mike lirette

Getting Ready and First Look at The Mazant

The day began at The Mazant. This renovated historic guest house offers a completely different vibe than a standard hotel. With its large porches, backyard pool, and quirky, stylish interiors, it feels like hosting a pre-wedding house party with your closest friends.

The light in the house is fantastic for documentary prep photos, allowing for natural, unscripted moments as the anticipation builds. The couple utilized the backyard garden for their first look. It was a quiet, private moment surrounded by lush greenery before the energy of the day kicked into high gear.

wedding party candids at the mazant new orleans

bridal portrait at the mazant by mike lirette

bride and groom's first look at the mazant

groom see's bride for the first time during first look at the mazant

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candid moment between bride and groom on their wedding day in new orleans

Sunset Rooftop Ceremony at Capulet

beautiful florals on wooden huppah on the rooftop of capulet new orleans by mike lirette

ceremony setup details on rooftop of capulet in new orleans by mike lirette

sunset on rooftop of capulet in new orleans by mike lirette

bride and groom exhange wedding rings during rooftop ceremony at capulet

groom smashes glass after wedding ceremony on rooftop of capulet new orleans

bride and groom's first kiss during rooftop ceremony at capulet

Bywater Second Line

A New Orleans wedding is complete without a transition that shakes up the energy. Immediately following the ceremony, a brass band fired up, and the newly married couple led their guests out of the warehouse doors and onto the streets of the Bywater.

A Second Line parade is pure joy set to music. It’s handkerchiefs waving in the air, neighbors coming out onto their porches to cheer, and dancing on the pavement as the sun starts to dip. It is the ultimate documentary photo opportunity, capturing the raw excitement of the celebration spilling out into the neighborhood.

The parade looped back to Capulet, where the space had been flipped for the reception. As evening fell, the warehouse transformed again. Bistro lights strung across the high ceilings created a warm glow against the brick, and the band kept the energy high well into the night. It was the perfect end to a day that celebrated the best of what a Bywater wedding can be—stylish, energetic, and full of life.