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Maite Rodriguez and Torrey Pierce s originally-planned New Orleans wedding was intended to host 200 guests a mix of both local and international loved ones in a large ballroom, with plenty of good food and endless dancing. However, when the pandemic derailed their elaborate plans, the pair cut the guest list and scaled everything down to what fit inside the guidelines set by the city. Postponing was simply not an option for us, says Maite, noting that their re-plan, however, was also threatened by COVID-19. Amid their changing strategies, Maite came across a wedding giveaway on Instagram, and with no real thought of winning decided to enter it. Seven short days later, I received a direct message that I was the winner, she says. Insert total shock and awe.