The second line Under the chuppah for a New Orleans courtyard wedding at Brennan’s, the wedding ceremony was brought to a close. With the stomping of the glass, an ever jubilant “Mazel Tov” arose from the crowd, but then the unexpected occurred – horns began playing, guests looked around in confusion, and our “second line” began twistingRead More
Susan Zackin was featured in the January 2016 issue of St. Charles Avenue! The magazine features interviews from one or two business owners every month, and Susan Zackin & Z Event Company were on their radar this month. To read the full article, please click the link below! ZEventCompanyShopTalk
Tips from a New Orleans Wedding Planner: Choosing a Venue You’re engaged! You’ve told all of your family and friends, you’ve had an impromptu engagement party, so what’s the next step?! As much as brides hate to hear it, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty (which I personally enjoy – no surprise thereRead More
A day in the life of a New Orleans wedding planner: I start my work day off in bed, checking emails. In this industry, there are so many things that can change overnight, so I need to be prepared for whatever those changes may be. When I step into the office, I am ready to take on the dayRead More
It has been months since we produced the Brennan-McLeod New Orleans wedding, and we are still hearing great buzz around town from it! New Orleans, as I like to say, is a big city but a small town, so word of mouth is huge down here and hearing people talk about how beautiful and fun their wedding was is the most gratifying thingRead More
We have been watching what the hottest designers have been putting down the runway, and these styles are going to be some of the biggest wedding dress trends for this fall: The Spaghetti Strap: The majority of brides tend to go with a strapless wedding gown, a sweetheart neckline or some version of lace orRead More
There are so many great things about having a destination wedding, especially having one here in New Orleans! At the same time, I understand the anxiety associated with planning a destination wedding, so I’m here to help calm those nerves and explain why it shouldn’t be stressful…if you have the right wedding planner that isRead More
Be sure to pick up a copy of the September 18th issue of New Orleans City Business to see Jessica Talbot, Z Event Company’s newest employee’s press release. To view the issue online, please click Z EVENT COMPANY. Join our email list to receive the latest news, updates and for more great tips and tricks! CLICK HERERead More
Labor Day Weekend has passed, which sadly means that summer has come to an end. Don’t get downhearted just yet, because the Holiday season is right around the corner, or should I say “engagement season!” So ladies, here is your excuse to break out the champagne and wedding magazines. It’s time to start planning 🙂Read More
First off, congratulations on your engagement! This is such a happy and exciting time in both your lives so don’t stress and worry about all of the little details, that’s what we’re here for 😉 Take a deep breath and go chill a bottle of champagne, everything will be fine. Of course there are a millionRead More
I came across this fun little wedding poem and thought I’d share it with y’all: Married when the year is new, he’ll be loving, kind & true, When February birds do mate, You wed nor dread your fate. If you wed when March winds blow, joy and sorrow both you’ll know. Marry in April whenRead More
Not sure exactly what to put in your guests wedding welcome bag? Let me help you out – wedding welcome bags are one of my favorite things to create and put together for our brides and grooms! To some it might seem like a daunting task, but for me I get gratification when I hearRead More
Before meeting with your wedding and event planner, there is a bit of “homework” you’ll need to do first. Trust me though, it’s the fun kind of homework! 🙂 As a wedding and event planner, we have LOTS of innovative ideas and design concepts to bring your event or wedding to the next level. WeRead More
A New Orleans Wedding: As wedding planners in a city as unique as New Orleans, Z Event Company strives to make each event one of a kind and personal for our clients. We often take our cue from our clients, zeroing in on something special to them, then making that a feature at their party.Read More
After spending countless hours researching different cuts and styles, going from one bridal boutique to the next, and trying on countless wedding dresses, you have finally found “The One.” For both local brides and destination brides, the task of transporting your dress to and from locations can be tricky, and not something you want toRead More
How many times have you thought to yourself, “Should I hire a New Orleans wedding planner? But they’re just so expensive” It’s time to stop fretting, because that isn’t true! The answer to that question is simple: you bet your white-dress-wearing booty you should! Most couples shy away from hiring a wedding planner mainly becauseRead More