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The TSE Connects party offers a candlelit courtyard at the landmark New Orleans Board of Trade building, which dates back to the 1880s.
Guests mingle in the candlelit courtyard.
A food station from famed local caterer Pigeon Caterers offers mock turtle soup.
More local favorites from Pigeon: Garlic Brabant Potatoes--also known as Louisiana fries--with Beef Bourguignon Debris. "Debris" is a Cajun term for variety meats.
The dessert station from Pigeon offers Cherries Jubilee and Bananas Foster--a dish first created in New Orleans.
The band gets guests ready to dance. Degy Entertainment oversaw entertainment at the event.
Can't hear the music--guests dance with Silent Disco headphones.
A pretty lady in a champagne coupe--from Champagne Creative Group.
A prancing pony from Champagne Creative Group. Other event sponsors included BigEasy.com, Burton + Burton, Firefly Ambiance, Funtainment Event Services, Lovestruck Linens and Pat Garin Photographer.
