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Bride: Sammi + Cameron
In the enchanting city of New Orleans, where love stories are woven into the vibrant fabric of the streets, Sammi Ladeira and Cameron Alston began a journey that would culminate in a wedding as unique and unforgettable as their love. Sammi and Cameron’s love story...
Supermom: Kristen Schroder
With nine kids, the Schroder family could form their own baseball team—though the age spread might make the game a little bit tricky. Comprising five boys and four girls, aged 12, 11, 9, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, and 21 months—equating to a span of ten and a half years—something...
Bride: Merritt + Peter
A Love Story to Remember Merritt Parsons Vesich and Peter James Vesich tied the knot on April 13, 2024, marking the beginning of a beautiful journey together. Their love story began with a serendipitous meeting that blossomed into a romance filled with joy, laughter,...
Bride: Katie Rose + Parker
A Love Story 24 Years in the Making: Katie Rose & Parker's Whimsical Wedding Journey In the heart of Covington, Louisiana, beneath the shade of a centuries-old oak tree, Katie Rose Norman and Parker McConnell's love story blossomed into a timeless celebration of...
Community Leader: Phoenix Bigler
Phoenix's Remarkable Journey: From Near Death to Community Inspiration Phoenix’s story is one of incredible resilience and unwavering faith. A St. Paul’s graduate as of May 18th, 2024, Phoenix’s journey to this milestone has been nothing short of extraordinary. On...
SuperDad: Dr. Clint “C.J.” Schoolfield
The Heart and Soul of the Northshore Meet Dr. Clint Schoolfield, a general surgeon at Ochsner, the largest health system in Louisiana. Since joining Ochsner in 2018, Dr. Schoolfield has exemplified the commitment to both his profession and his family, balancing the...
Supermom: Stephanie Barto
Mom First, Mortgage Maven Second Stephanie Barto is not just your typical mortgage professional; she's a powerhouse balancing career success with the joys and challenges of motherhood. Since 2003, she's been deeply entrenched in the mortgage industry, excelling as the...
Community Leader: Sarah Hill
Sarah Hill -Liesel Schmidt Born and raised in Pearl River, Sarah Hill has deep ties to the Northshore. After college, she moved away to pursue her dream of working at Walt Disney World in Florida but later moved back, finishing her master’s degree at the University of...
Bride: Holly + Seth
Holly + Seth -Liesel Schmidt Holly Stewart and Seth Mabile’s first meeting in August of 2019 wasn’t so much serendipity as it was a set-up by Holly’s best friend Kaitlyn, who married Seth’s cousin and thought the two would make a cute pair. “She invited the two of us...
Bride | Ashley + David
Ashley + David -Liesel Schmidt While Ashley Barocco and David Colomb grew up in the same city and both attended LSU at the same time, it took a “tuna-four-ways” dinner at his brother and sister-in-law’s house for the two to finally meet. Months of 6:00 am sessions at...
Community Leader | Caitlin Hunter
The Corporate Giver: Caitlin Hunter -Liesel Schmidt As corporate affairs representative for Chevron’s Gulf of Mexico business unit headquartered in Covington, Caitlin Hunter is responsible for helping the company serve and support the local community. As someone who...
Supermom | Erica Majors
SuperMom: Erica Majors -Liesel Schmidt Erica Majors worked for 13 years as an ER nurse before having her first child in 2018, and then she transitioned to work of another kind, as a full-time, stay-at-home mom. As much as she loved nursing, Majors wouldn’t trade her...