January 2026

2026 Wedding & Event Planner: The Era of the Curated Moment – Event Photography Styles Set to Define 2026

by Katelynn Mouton A meaningful evolution is underway in event planning in the New Year, and it is one that photographers are uniquely positioned to witness and preserve. As hosts step away from rigid timelines and over-produced events in favor of intentionally curated experiences, the result is a celebration that […]
January 2026

2026 Wedding & Event Planner: A Personal Note – Reasons to Send Physical Invitations for Your Next Event

by Kerri Cooke In the days of social media, physical invitations might seem outdated. After all, it’s easy, free and takes little time to set up and send an event invite via Facebook. However, there’s something elevated about sending invitations in 2026. It shows you’ve invested time, money and thought […]
January 2026

2026 Wedding & Event Planner: One Destination. Every Celebration. Golden Nugget Lake Charles Offers a Luxurious Wedding Venue with Access to Endless Amenities.

Golden Nugget Lake Charles Resort and Casino offers an unforgettable setting for couples seeking a wedding experience that feels effortless, elevated and entirely their own. Set along a picturesque curve of the Lake Charles shoreline, the resort blends luxury, comfort and authentic Louisiana hospitality into a single, stunning destination designed […]
January 2026

Go BIG Or Go Home: Mardi Gras – An Opportunity for Experimental Makeup & Hair

by Kerri Cooke Mardi Gras is a time when dressing up is expected. You can enhance your personality or choose to be someone else for a night at a costume ball. Either way, dresses and costumes are not complete without accompanying hair and makeup. Kylie Marcantel, owner of Blush, gives […]
January 2026

Stealing the Spotlight: Mardi Gras Gown Trends for 2026

by Kerry Andersen Mardi Gras fashion is part dress-up, part beauty queen and all glamour. When searching for the perfect gown, drama reigns like royalty! Whether you’re queen, a member of the court or dancing the night away with your krewe, this season’s gowns are unapologetically bold, richly textured and […]
January 2026

It Isn’t Mardi Gras Without Dropping The Beat featuring Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush

by Kerri Cooke It wouldn’t be Mardi Gras in Southwest Louisiana without the presence of vibrant and lively musical performances. We could hardly laissez les bons temps rouler without a melody to get our feet moving. One local band, Rusty Metoyer and the Zydeco Krush, are at their busiest in […]
January 2026

Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu Opening Soon

by Kerri Cooke The Mardi Gras Museum of Imperial Calcasieu was first conceived in the early ‘90s by Anne Monlezun, David O’Quinn and captains of local Krewes. All heavily involved in SWLA Mardi Gras, the founders secured elaborate costumes, which were then housed in Central School Arts & Humanities Center […]
January 2026

SOWELA Leads Southwest Louisiana in Graduate Earnings, Ranks Top Three in State

Students at SOWELA Technical Community College have another reason to celebrate. SOWELA graduates earn the highest median salaries in Southwest Louisiana and rank third among all public institutions statewide in terms of median earnings, according to the latest data published by the Department of Education, which was compiled for the […]
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