Ashley Hamby, Miss Mississippi 2017, and Doug Horaist tied the knot this past Spring at Immaculate Conception in New Orleans. Every moment of this beautiful classic wedding was captured perfectly by Lance Nicoll Wedding Photography.

We were so honored to be a part of the Horaist wedding. Ashley was absolutely BREATHTAKING! Tina and Christin with Verde Beauty Studio truly captured her classic beauty with simple, but gorgeous curls that coordinated beautifully with her natural makeup look.

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“Doug proposed to at the beach, where we met. We were on vacation with my family. It was early in the morning and it was just the two of us when he got down on his knee and asked me to be his wife. I was in complete shock, and I even responded “Is this real life?” He assured me that yes this was real life. I obviously said a million times yes! It was so special, romantic, and intimate! Then we celebrated with my family at the beach!”

Wedding Prep

Ashley and her bridal party began the wedding day by getting ready in the comfort of the gorgeous Teddy Sweet at the Roosevelt Hotel in New Orleans.

“I enjoyed my morning and day with my best friends and mom. I never wished the minutes away and enjoyed the moment I was in throughout the day. It made the biggest difference.”

It's all in the Details

To Have + to Hold

“There was a moment during the ceremony after Doug and I had just exchanged vows. I was overcome with excitement, love, happiness, and joy. I had just promised to spend forever with my person and my best friend. I think I did a little excitement jump/dance. I couldn’t control it, and it was in that moment that I thought this is the happiest moment of my life. I just married my best friend and all of my favorite people in the entire world witnessed it. It was powerful.”

Party the Night Away

Following their beautiful ceremony at Immaculate Conception, guests were treated to a super fun and fabulous reception at the NOPSI Hotel.

The night ended with a classic New Orleans 2nd Line send off. The entire wedding event was SPECTACULAR!!

“There was a moment in the second line that Doug and I were leading the way all of our favorite people in the world behind us. The wind is blowing hard, the band is pumping music, and the atmosphere is electric. I looked behind us to see everyone dancing and singing and having the best time, when all of the sudden all of my best friends, bridesmaids, come running towards us to help us lead the line. It was incredible and something I will never forget.”