MEET THE VIOLETS
Bee + Lydia Hopewell
We are the married team behind Pair of Violets Weddings + Events. As wedding planners in New Orleans, we help couples craft celebrations that truly reflect who they are, their people, their values, and the life they’re building together.
We believe weddings shouldn’t feel like a performance or a checklist of traditions that don’t fit. They should feel intentional, joyful, and deeply personal.Our job is to handle the logistics and advocate for your vision so you can be fully present for one of the most meaningful days of your life.
f*ck traditions - we’re here to help you make your own.
Bee (she/her)
Leo sun, Sag moon, Leo rising
Enneagram 3w4
INFJ
Lover of an over-the-top theme
Stan for public libraries
LYDIA (she/they)
Aries sun, Libra moon, Pisces rising
Enneagram 8w7
ESFJ
Love language: concert tickets and handmade playlists
Always finds the coolest thing in the thrift store
OUR WHY
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POV
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OUR WHY * POV *
OUR WHY
We believe weddings should reflect the people getting married… fully, honestly, and unapologetically.
Too often, couples feel pressured to follow traditions that don’t align with their values or identities. This is especially true for queer couples navigating an industry that hasn’t always been designed with them in mind.
Our role is to help you cut through that noise.
We want to be your biggest advocates and cheerleaders by simplifying the logistics of your wedding day so you can be fully present for the moments that matter most.
That might mean honoring meaningful traditions.
Or it might mean rewriting them entirely.
As we like to say:
F*ck the traditions. We’re here to help you create your own.
Queer-Owned
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Female -Owned
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Neurodivergent-Owned
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Queer-Owned * Female -Owned * Neurodivergent-Owned *
our values
& Ethical Stance
Pair of Violets Weddings + Events is a queer, neurodivergent, and female-owned business rooted in care for people and community.
Our work is grounded in the belief that everyone deserves dignity, celebration, and joy.
We are committed to uplifting marginalized identities and practicing anti-racism in our work and our industry. We welcome feedback, stay accountable, and believe that growth is part of doing this work well.
When we know better, we do better.
LET’s START PLANNING
If you’re planning a wedding in New Orleans, Southeast Louisiana, or the Gulf Coast and looking for planners who will listen to your story, advocate for your vision, and handle the logistics with care…we’d love to connect.
Let’s build a celebration that reflects your people, your values, and the life you’re creating together.