About this vendor
New Orleans, LA is the center of operations for MemoireDesigns, a business specializing in the creation of tailormade umbrella wedding favors. Kari Lee, the owner of the business, is a vibrant individual who is head-over-heels about nuptial celebrations. Her goal is to add a unique and personal touch to your event through her one-of-a-kind works of art.
As a local of New Orleans, Kari has spent over a decade as one of the main acts in the Mardi Gras parades. This honor has always required her to bear a custom umbrella that she herself had crafted. These experiences have inspired her to become prolific in this particular art, and Kari is excited to share her passion with you and your guests.
MemoireDesigns makes every piece to order, guaranteeing originality and intrigue. Kari takes time to meet with you and your partner, gaining a thorough understanding of your sense of style and wedding-day vision. Inspired by the details, this expert gets to work using all kinds of fabrics and finishings. Her umbrellas can be perfect for bridesmaid’s gifts, gifts for the newlyweds, their parents, and more.
Details
Business Attributes
- Woman-owned Business
Gifts & Favors
- Bridesmaid Gifts
- Gifts for the Bride
- Gifts for the Groom
- Parent Gifts
- Personalization
Awards and Affiliations
2021 'Best of Weddings'
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out of 5.05 reviews
The umbrella we got from MemoireDesigns was gorgeous and gave our event an authentic New Orleans flair. Kari made some suggestions, and it came out perfectly. Her designs are un...
ique and thoughtful, and she is so easy to work with. I would love to do another event with her.
MemoireDesigns helped make my bachelorette weekend unforgettable! They designed and hand crafted 18 umbrellas for a surprise second line through the streets of New Orleans. So muc...
h quality, care, detail, and New Orleans history went into each umbrella and my bridesmaids will have these beautiful pieces of New Orleans culture to remember the weekend forever. Thank you MemoireDesigns - I highly recommend their pieces to everyone!
Kari and MemoireDesigns made to order the most beautiful decorative parasol, a birthday gift for a very special someone. I had only a couple of ideas about how it might look, didn'...
t really understand all the choices to be made, but Kari took it from there, offering suggestions and options and letting me see as the parasol evolved. She was wonderful to work with, graciously accommodating a last minute change, and has a fine eye for details so was able to make recommendations when I was unsure. The parasol was a big hit! Thank you, Kari.
I’m a southern belle stuck in California with a love for cherry blossoms and everything from The South! Growing up in St. Bernard Parish, playing in the band and marching in the Ma...
rdi Gras parades was my life for many years.
Now, imagine my surprise on Christmas morning when the love of my life, smiling, hands me a box with extra packaging….getting to the surprise on the inside was worth the effort as I pulled out a traditional N’awlins street dancing umbrella decked out to the 9’s, with every detail that compliments my personality and all that I love! Black silk with a paisley print, cherry blossoms, and feathers.
This is the MOST BEAUTIFUL umbrella I have ever had and can’t wait for warmer weather to start showing it off when I go out! This is the real deal! Custom made, with love and joy! My Love went beyond the extra mile…
I cannot say enough wonderful words about my wedding umbrellas from MemorieDesigns but I’m going to give it a try! Not only was the customer service amazing but the product exceede...
d our expectations. The attention to detail is exquisite, absolutely beautiful. Everyone young and old commented on how great they were. I most definitely recommend purchasing from MemorieDesigns, you won’t be disappointed!
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New Orleans, LA
