Happy Birthday! Seems everyone, including this great country, is celebrating this month with cakes, candles and a good deal of cheer. First and foremost let’s sing out for “America the Beautiful,” then, we can tip the chapeau to France, who celebrates Bastille Day and the birth of their republic. June 1 was the “official” birthday of Queen Elizabeth II, (actually born in April but royalty can dictate when to raise a cup and say, “Here, Here”). Following the wishes of their esteemed patron, the English Speaking Union gathered at the New Orleans Country Club for a brunch; gents wore white linen and ladies wore hats so fanciful that a contest ensued. Read More

Villere - Colhoun Wedding
Flying to New York City for a birthday party seemed like it was just going to be a fun weekend with the girls for Cecile “CeCe” Villere, until she met Trevor Colhoun, an entrepreneur. The two chatted during CeCe’s best friend’s sister’s birthday party in the Big Apple but didn’t start dating until a few months later after exchanging a few e-mails. When CeCe moved from Dallas to New York, Trevor asked her out immediately. After a year of dating, he knew he wanted her to be his wife.

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