A Dreamy Disco Wedding at The Columns NOLA
A disco ball, bold florals, and rooms full of dancing set the tone for this New Orleans wedding at The Columns Hotel. This dreamy disco wedding is the perfect Fat Tuesday read. Image: Cory Fontenot
There are weddings that feel elegant, weddings that feel fun, and then there are weddings that transport guests into a fully realized world where every color, texture, and song carries the energy of the couple themselves. Mallory Morphy and Taylor Wilcox’s April 12, 2025, disco wedding at The Columns was unmistakably the latter.
With 175 guests, a disco-dipped aesthetic, and rooms aglow with candlelight, color, and movement, the evening unfolded like a glamorous house party in one of New Orleans’ most iconic historic spaces. But before the feathers, disco balls, and espresso martinis, there was a chance meeting in 2015.
“It was a dark and stormy night when Taylor went to drop off some work items to his coworker,” Mallory says. That coworker was her brother-in-law, and that evening, Taylor met Mallory as she celebrated a Physician Assistant school interview. “He was smitten,” she says with a laugh.
The next day, Taylor famously asked his coworker, “What’s the deal with your sister-in-law?” A week later, he was already cooking dinner at the house, and the rest, as they say, was history. Over the next eight years, their relationship unfolded through travel, skydiving, music festivals, two dogs, a home together, and countless Billy Strings concerts.
In July of 2023, Taylor proposed in Venice, on the colorful island of Burano. “I was completely surprised,” Mallory says. “It was just the two of us, and afterward we celebrated with family who were traveling with us.”
When it came time to plan their wedding, Mallory already knew exactly what she wanted the celebration to feel like: vibrant, joyful, and a little retro-glam. Fortunately, she had a secret weapon. Her aunt, Carla Adams, served as planner, helping translate Mallory’s vision into a cohesive, effortless night.
The venue choice came easily. “When we were touring venues, we just fell in love with the Columns,” Mallory says. “I knew we wanted to do a disco-themed wedding, and the venue already had such a retro, moody vibe.”
The venue’s mix of historic architecture, velvet seating, patterned wallpaper, and atmospheric lighting feels equal parts Southern mansion and cozy European salon.
The layout, with its series of interconnected rooms, also appealed to the couple. “We loved that there were lots of rooms so people could move and pick where they wanted to spend time,” Mallory says. “And being able to stay upstairs with our close friends was perfect.”
The day began in exactly the way Mallory hoped it would: relaxed and joyful. Bridesmaids cuddled up on the balcony in matching pink-and-orange striped robes, sipping champagne, and enjoying some warm spring air. “It was so much fun,” Mallory says. “Lots of laughter, dancing, and champagne. The weather was perfect. It was zero stress and perfect for me.”
Inside, sunlight filtered through tall windows as Mallory dressed in a feather-trimmed Taller Marmo gown, a dramatic, fluid, and undeniably disco pick. “I scoured the internet for weeks to find something disco, and when I saw it, I fell in love immediately,” she says.
Mallory’s sense of wardrobe fun extended to the guests themselves. She had encouraged everyone to lean into the theme, even offering disco outfit inspiration on the wedding website. The result was a dance floor filled with feathered headpieces, metallic fabrics, and adorned dresses.
Guests arrived to the glow of chandeliers, trays of champagne, and an espresso martini tower that immediately set the tone for the evening. Dinner followed with a buffet-style feast that leaned into New Orleans classics: fresh oysters, crab claws, gumbo, shrimp and grits, prime rib, and biscuits.
Color and movement defined the design throughout the evening. Mallory leaned into bold florals inspired by the vibrant hues of her bridesmaids’ dresses. “I love bright colors and knew I wanted it to be so fun and colorful,” she says. “It was disco themed after all, and I wanted everyone to have fun with it.”
The first dance captured the couple’s playful spirit perfectly, beginning with “Queen Bee” by Taj Mahal before shifting into a disco classic, “Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet.” For the father-daughter dance, the crowd erupted as “We Are Family” filled the room.
One of the most personal touches of the night appeared on the dance floor. Mallory had handcrafted headbands for her bridesmaids and family to wear at her bridal lunch, and as the party picked up, everyone brought them out again.
As the evening wound down, guests gathered outside with glowing batons to send Mallory and Taylor off. But the couple returned moments later to revive the revelry on the balcony with close friends and family … a truly perfect New Orleans encore.
For the happy couple, the philosophy behind the entire celebration was simple. “Just have fun,” Mallory advises future brides. “And do exactly what you want to.” Judging by the laughter, the dancing, and the way guests lingered long after the formalities were over, it’s safe to say they did exactly that.
RESOURCES
Venue: The Columns
Catering: The Columns
Photography: Cory Fontenot
Videography: Gravier Street Films
Music: DJ G
Flowers: Pamela Dennis
Cake: Swiss Confectionery
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Zoe Yarborough
Zoe is a StyleBlueprint staff writer, Charlotte native, Washington & Lee graduate, and Nashville transplant of eleven years. She teaches Pilates, helps manage recording artists, and likes to "research" Germantown's food scene.