Lisa & Alfonso: A Theme Wedding in New Orleans, LA

It was all about Southern hospitality for Lisa Chessin and Alfonso Lentini: Historic locations, a traditional second line, and Mardi Gras masks celebrated their love for each other as well as for New Orleans. The Bride Lisa Beth Chessin, 28, attorney at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission The Groom Alfonso Lentini, 31, senior energy industry analyst, U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission The Date February 7 While in grad school at Tulane University, Lisa and Al met on a group outing with mutual friends. After a long night in the French Quarter, Al was the only man of the bunch chivalrous enough to escort the proper Southern ladies home safely. I thought that he seemed like quite a gentleman, but I wasn't available then, says Lisa. Fast forward one year, and both were ready to pursue a relationship. For Al's birthday, Lisa planned a surprise scuba diving trip to Grand Cayman. Al didn't know where we were going but asked me to make reservations at the nicest restaurant I could find for the last night of our stay, says Lisa. She chose Ristorante Pappagallo, which is built on stilts over a lagoon, surrounded by a bird sanctuary, and reachable only via a wooden bridge. After dinner, Al went down on one knee.