In this episode of Cocktails with the Krewe mixologist Daniel Levy joins Jessica and Rena to discuss craft cocktails and how to mix things up at the bar for weddings. While you're watching, mix up this week's cocktail, El Diablo, featuring Seve

Being A Better LGBTQ+ Ally

Oct 30th, 2020 19m 11s

How can wedding vendors be better allies for LGBTQ+ couples? That's what we asked this week's guest Tia Nash of Tia Nash Photography. Listen in with hosts Rena Sweeney of Alchemy Events and Jessica Burke of NOW Weddings as we learn about being

What Weddings Will Look Like

Oct 16th, 2020 19m 37s

Just what is going to be different about weddings as we move into the "new normal"? That's what we asked our guests Kellie Levy of Toulouse Gourmet Catering and The Cannery and Shelly Lauland of ELEMENT on this episode of Cocktails with the Kre

The Legal Side of Weddings

Sep 16th, 2020 15m 51s

When it comes to the legal side of weddings, we have so many questions these days. From what's reasonable to expect in contracts to getting a marriage license, in this episode of Cocktails with the Krewe, we're covering some of the most commonl

A New Perspective

Sep 3rd, 2020 17m 14s

They say when life hands you lemons, make lemonade. In this episode of Cocktails with the Krewe we look at ways to do just that. Hosts Jessica Burke and Rena Sweeney talk with Kellie Levy of The Cannery and Toulouse Gourmet about ways couples a

Fashion for Micro Weddings

Aug 13th, 2020 18m 2s

New Orleans Weddings Publisher, Jessica Burke and Rena Sweeney of Alchemy Events meet on location at The Cannery in New Orleans to discuss fashion for micro weddings with guest Jessica Schulman of Pearl's Place. Watch as mixologist Daniel Levy

Weddings After Covid-19

Jun 4th, 2020 26m 1s

New Orleans Weddings Publisher, Jessica Burke and Rena Sweeney of Alchemy Events meet on location at The Cannery to discuss changes coming for weddings in the aftermath of Covid-19, including virtual event options. Guest Brian Jarreau of Brian

Much Ado About Contracts

May 20th, 2020 20m 24s

Julie-Ann Duhe-Keating from The Keating Law Firm, LLC joins The Krewe to talk about wedding contracts.

Out the Box Weddings

Oct 16th, 2019 25m 10s

In this episode, we chat with Susan Zackin of Z Event Company and Danielle Smith and Greg Czymbor of Elektra Cosmetics about thinking outside the box for your wedding. Mix up this week's cocktail, Bananas Over You, and join us for Cocktails wit

Honeymoon Planning

Aug 23rd, 2019 26m

Honeymoons are the topic of conversation on this episode of Cocktails with the Krewe. Guest Shannon LeBlanc, CRO (Chief Romance Officer) of Paradise Vacation Escapes tells us why honeymoons are so important and shares some of her favorite honey

Dealing with Stress & Being Mindful During Wedding Planning

Jun 27th, 2019 26m

Bachelorette yoga anyone? We're chatting with McKensie Kirchner and Zoe Thibeault-Stone of NOLA Tribe Yoga and learning all about this and other ways of dealing with the stress of planning a wedding and being more mindful. It's all waiting for

Diversifying Your Wedding Business

Jun 13th, 2019 21m 49s

Thinking about expanding your wedding business and diversifying your offerings in response to the ever changing wedding market? Listen in as host Jessica Talazac of Republic NOLA and Jessica Burke of New Orleans Weddings Magazine chat with Ste

Are You Extra?

May 29th, 2019 23m 12s

Are you extra? Our guests on this week's episode of Cocktails with the Krewe sure are! Find out where Hiram Smith of Hiram Style and Kim Starr Wise of Kim Starr Wise Floral Events get their inspiration, how they push the envelope on event desig

Non-Traditional Trends in Catering

May 26th, 2019 23m 50s

Food! It's the topic of the day on this episode of Cocktails with the Krewe. We're pretty sure, no one does food like we do here in New Orleans and today we're talking with culinary curator Barrie Schwartz of My House Social and Sheena Mannina

Managing Stress Related to Weddings

May 22nd, 2019 28m 54s

Did you know that Wedding Planner is in the top 5 most stressful occupations? On this week's episode of Cocktails with the Krewe, we talk with Sharon Heno of Behavioral Health Counseling and Consulting about managing stress related to weddings.

CWTK Episode 8: Cultural Traditions (Part 2)

May 9th, 2019 30m 45s

We're exploring more cultural traditions in this episode of Cocktails with the Krewe. In this episode, we are looking at the tradition of extended weddings including multi-day events and extended receptions. We check out the pros and cons of th

Cultural Traditions (Part 1)

May 7th, 2019 27m 17s

We have lots of traditions here in New Orleans, but we don't have the corner on the fun wedding tradition market. Guests Rena Sweeney from Alchemy Events and Manish Patel from Tava Indian Street Food, join hosts Jessica Burke and Jessica Tal

New Orleans Traditions

Apr 10th, 2019 24m 56s

We're talking New Orleans traditions on this episode of Cocktails with the Krewe. Join us, your hostesses with the mostest, Jessica Talazac of Republic Nola and Jessica Burke of New Orleans Weddings Magazine as we chat with Sherry Constance of

Modernizing Traditions for Weddings

Feb 27th, 2019 35m 34s

Just in time for Mardi Gras, we’re back for episode 5 of Cocktails with the Krewe. Host Jessica Talazac of Republic NOLA, serves up our cocktail of the week “Let Them Eat King Cake” as we discuss modernizing traditions for weddings and creating

The Element of Surprise

Feb 23rd, 2019 21m 57s

In episode 4 of Cocktails with the Krewe, hosts Jessica Talazac of Republic NOLA and Jessica Burke of New Orleans Weddings Magazine discuss the element of surprise. Special guest Rena Sweeney of Alchemy Events who is know for creating unique, o

Celebrating and Enjoying the Moment

Feb 13th, 2019 22m 20s

We're back for Episode 3 of Cocktails with the Krewe and this week we're discussing the importance of celebrating and enjoying the moment. Join hosts Jessica Burke of New Orleans Weddings Magazine and Jessica Talazac of Republic NOLA as they en

Building Trust

Feb 6th, 2019 30m 7s

On this week’s episode of Cocktails with the Krewe, we’re discussing the topic of trust. Joining us for cocktails and conversation are the luxury event designers behind Wink Design + Events and the ever captivating Brian Jarreau of Brian Jarrea

Bridging Communication Gaps

Jan 25th, 2019 20m 13s

In our debut episode, Jessica Burke of New Orleans Weddings Magazine and Jessica Talazac of Republic NOLA sit down with Staci Lewis of Jazzi Events to discuss communication between couples and wedding vendors during the wedding planning process