Marriages Announced in The Courier Newspaper. Houma, Terrebonne Pr. Louisiana Submitted by Lou Landry October, November and December 1998. ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** TIPS FOR SEARCHING RECORDS ON THE INTERNET Netscape & Ms Explorer users: If searching for a particular surname, locality or date while going through the records in the archives or anywhere....try these few steps: 1. Go to the top of the report you are searching. 2. Click on EDIT at the top of your screen. 3. Next click on FIND in the edit menu. 4. When the square pops up, enter what you are looking for in the FIND WHAT ___________blank. 5. Click on DIRECTION __DOWN. 6. And last click on FIND NEXT and continue to click on FIND NEXT until you reach the end of the report. This should highlight the item that you indicated in "find what" every place it appears in the report. You must continue to click on FIND NEXT till you reach the end of the report to see all of the locations of the item indicated. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, OCTOBER 4, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED Married: CARTER-VIRGIN BRIDE'S NAME: Jearnee Michele Carter GROOM'S NAME: Gatley Virgin III DATE & PLACE: 5 p.m. Aug. 15, 1998 at General Assembly PARENTS OF BRIDE: Bernadine Carter of Houma and the late Charles Carter. GRANDPARENTS: Beatrice L. Hartman, the late Earl Hartman, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carter. PARENTS OF GROOM: Gatley and Jean Virgin of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith, the late Andrew Stewart, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gatley Virgin Sr. OFFICIATING: Brother Leo Brown SERVING THE BRIDE: Brandi Brown, matron of honor; Courtney Virgin, maid of honor; and Nikki Carter, maid. SERVING THE GROOM: Patrick Virgin was the best man; Torrey Carter and Kevin Stewart, groomsmen; Terril, B.J. and Marquita Carter, and Ashlee and Danielle Hartman, ushers; and Ryan Alexander, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: ANGELETTE-GILL BRIDE'S NAME: Mignon Danielle Agnelette GROOM'S NAME: Stephen Mark Gill DATE & PLACE: Aug. 1, 1998 at St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Roy Robert and Barbara Collins Angelette Jr. of Larose GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Roy Angelette Sr. of Larose, Gertie Collins of Galliano and the late Vendon Collins Sr. PARENTS OF GROOM: Charles and Anne Weidner Gill Sr. of Richwood, N. J. GRANDPARENTS: Florence Weidner of Glassboro, J. HJ., the late John M Glassboro, N.J. and the late Mr. and Mrs. Howard Gill. OF FICIATING: the Rev. Dean Danos PLANS TO RESIDE: River Ridge Married: TROSCLAIR-SANAMO BRIDE'S NAME: Dusty Ann Trosclair GROOM'S NAME: Trent Michael Sanamo DATE & PLACE: July 24, 1998 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. PARENTS OF BRIDE: Keith and Torey Trosclair PARENTS OF GROOM: Warren and Liz Sanamo Jr. Married: JONES-LEGGETT BRIDE'S NAME: Kayumi Jones GROOM'S NAME: Richard Leggett Jr. DATE & PLACE: 5 p.m. Sept. 5, 1998, at Dumas Auditorium PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Alex and Viola Jones Jr. of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Betty Mitchell, the late Jim Mitchell, and the late Alex and Louise Jones SR. PARENTS OF GROOM: Richard and Lula Leggett Sr. of Schriever. GRANDPARENTS: Willie and Rose Franklin Sr., and Ruby Watkins. OFFICIATING: The Rev. Cyreal Chapman SERVING THE BRIDE: Isabella Smith, matron of honor; Qungila Mitchell, maid of honor; Sonya jones, Ciara Jones, Ciara Manuel, Regina Franklin, Raven Sims, Dorsey Coleman, Kawika "Tikka" Galmore and Martydia Phillipps, maids; Brandy Jones, Joni Leggett and Qunyetta Smith, junior maids; and Shantel Franklin, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Torey Adkins was the best man; Jeffery Harvey, Jason Miler, Dion Phillipps, Michael Manuel, Kerry Franklin, Terry Franklin, Khirri Harris and Shawn Redmond, groomsmen; Brandon and Brennan Jones, junior groomsmen; and Richard Leggett III, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: BABIN-PELLEGRIN BRIDE'S NAME: Jane Marie Babin GROOM'S NAME: Brooks Dale Pellegrin DATE & PLACE: 7 p.m. July 10, 1998 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Hayes and Thelma Griffin Babin of Chauvin GRANDPARENTS: Beulah Griffin, the late Stanley Griffin, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Babin. PARENTS OF GROOM: Roger Dale Pellegrin of Chauvin and Brenda Ledet of Thibodaux GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Ragis Ledet, and Mr. and Mrs. Warner Pellegrin OFFICIATING: The Rev. Jim Morrison SERVING THE BRIDE: Mary Boland Billew, matron of honor; Amy LeCompte, Tanya Kraemer, Carla Babin, Michelle Pellegrin, Tammy Pellegrin, Christina Dupre and Leah Griffin; maids; and Amanda Portier, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Roger Dale Pellegrin was the best man; Tracey LeCompte, Shad Kraemer, John Babin, Travis Price, Steen Chauvin, Donald Chauvin, and Jeff Falgout, groomsmen; Stacy Babin and Pernell Pellegrin, ushers; and Lane LeBoeuf, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Chauvin ************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, OCTOBER 11, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED Married: PARFAIT-MAT HERNE BRIDE'S NAME: McKay Parfait GROOM'S NAME: Daniel Matherne DATE & PLACE: 6 p.m. July 11, 1998 at First Baptist Church in Houma PARENTS OF BRIDE: Earl and Cherrel Parfait of Houma PARENTS OF GROOM: Cleveland and Mary Lee Matherne of Bayou Blue OFFICIATING: The Rev. Sammy Morrow SERVING THE BRIDE: Marci Brunet, matron of honor; Tonya Foret, maid of honor; April Brehm, Jessica Eschete, Margarita LeBlanc, Summer Foret and Tammy Theriot, maids; and Morgan Brunet, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Monty Pontiff was the best man; Jeff Brehm, Mike Brunet, Timmy LaBit, Arthur Matherne and B.J. Ricker, groomsmen; John Boals, Roy Foret, Lynn Gautreaux and Eric Ricker, ushers; Brandon Fontenot, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: NAQUIN-DUSENBERRY BRIDE'S NAME: Peggy Ann Naquin GROOM'S NAME: Kenneth Lynn Dusenberry DATE & PLACE: 6 p.m. Sept.5. 1998 at the American Legion Hall in Houma PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Eugene J. Naquin Sr. of Montegut, and the late Verina Robichaux Mike. GRANDPARENTS: the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robichaux, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Evince Naquin. PARENTS OF GROOM: Mr. and Mrs Kenneth Combs of Gray and the late Clarence Dusenberry Sr. GRANDPARENTS: the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Camp OFFICIATING: Justice of the Peace Jerome Fabre SERVING TH E BRIDE: Denise Goertzen, matron of honor; and Jerri Turcotte, maid of honor. SERVING THE GROOM: David Chilek was the best man; and Paul Turcotte, groomsman. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: LANDRY-KERIN BRIDE'S NAME:Jane-Clair Alexandra Landry GROOM'S NAME: Steven Elliott Kerin DATE & PLACE: 2 p.m. July 4, 1998 at the home of the bride's parents in Houma PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Donald and Judy Landry of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Irene Atkins, the late Gail Atkins, and the late Nolan and Ruby Landry PARENTS OF GROOM: Jim and Nedra Kerin of Lafayette OFFICIATING: Justice of the Peace Kenneth Hamner SERVING THE BRIDE: Regina Landry Thibodeaux, matron of honor; and Kaitlyn Thibodeaux, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Stuart Sims was the best man; Joel Landry, usher; and Hayden Landry, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: **************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, OCTOBER 18, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED Married: RICHARD-BLANCHARD BRIDE'S NAME: Angela Anne Richard GROOM'S NAME: Michael James Blanchard DATE & PLACE: 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, 2998, at St. Anthony Catholic Church PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Edward and Joyce Richard Jr., M.D. of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Aysenne and Fay and the late Edward "Bobby" R ichard. PARENTS OF GROOM: Dennis and Barbara Blancard of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Evelyn Humphries and the late Talbert Carter, and the late Mr. and Mrs.Arthur Blanch ard. OFFICIATING: The Rev. Gerard Hayes SERVING THE BRIDE: Stacy Richard, maid of honor; Trish Kramer, Monica Davis, Lynne Doucet, Donna Lirette, Natalie Dishman and Lauren Sonnier, maids; and Lauren Lirette, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Mark Loviere was the est man; Eric Richard, Mark Boudreaux, Jason Loupe, Tommy Lirette, Phil Foret and Brad Galland, groomsmen; and Ronnie Crochet and Bryce Ledet, ushers. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: VERDIN-BOWMAN BRIDE'S NAME: Cheramie Theresse Verdin GROOM'S NAME: Pat Wayne Bowman DATE & PLACE: Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998 at First Baptist Church inHouma PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Hank and Donna Verdin of Dulac GRANDPARENTS: Kirvin and Ernestine Parfait, and the late Evans and Ester Verdin PARENTS OF GROOM: Jerry and Carol Bowman of Creston, Ill and Max and Janie Huffman of Myrtle, Mo. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma. Married: CAMPBELL-TAYLOR BRIDE'S NAME: Tami Elizabeth Campbell GROOM'S NAME: U.S. Marine Corp. Lance Michael Taylor DATE & PLACE: 2 p.m. saturday, Sept 19 , 1998 at Bayou Cane Hall. PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Gary and Lola Campbell of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Calvin and Rosalie L edet and Irma and the late James G. Campbell Jr. PARENTS OF GROOM: John and Gwen Taylor of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Deison and Irma Plaisance, and the late Richard and Lydie Taylor OFFICIATING: The Rev. Duane Bland SERVING THE BRIDE: Kim Francis, matron of honor; Casey Taylor and Corie Dominique, maids; Candice Wallace, junior maid; and Amber Gilbert, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Jarret Carson was the best man; Tim Capbell and Jacob Pellegrin, groomsmen; Justin Fornof, Junior groomsmen; Justin Fornof, junior groomsmen; and Alex Fornof, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: BENOIT-PRESTENBACH BRIDE'S NAME: Holly Benoit GROOM'S NAME: Joseph Prestenbach DATE & PLACE: 2 p.m. Satuirday, June 13, 1998, at St. Gridget Catholic Church in Schriever. PARENTS OF BRIDE: Hubert and Lina Benoit of SChriever . GRANDPARENTS: the late Henry and Sophie Blanchard and the late Medward and Verina Benoit Tabor PARENTS OF GROOM: Kenneth and Margie Prestenbach of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Elaine and the late Ronnie Race, and Eva and the late Nave Prestenbach. Married: HUTCHINSON-COULON BRIDE'S NAME: Kate Marie Hutchinson GROOM'S NAME: Lee Warren Coulon III DATE & PLACE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 at St. Gregory Bargarigo Catholic Church PARENTS OF BRIDE: Kenneth and Phyllis R oemers Hutchinson of Houma. GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Roemers Jr. of River Ridge and the late Vernon andVirginia Cuga Hutchinson of Houma PARENTS OF GROOM: Lee Warren and Susan Babin Coulon Jr. of Houston, Texas GRANDPARENTS:Mr. and Mrs. Schlye Babin of Houston and Mr. and Mrs. Lee W. Coulon Sr. of New Orleans. OFFICIATING: The Rev. Wilfredo "Freddie" Decal and the Rev. Glenn LeCompte SERVING THE BRIDE: Candice Hutchinson Phipps and Virginia Hutchinson Crochet, matrons of honor; Amy Michel, Heather Coulon and Aimee Kileen, maids; Lesleigh Hutchinson, junior bride; and Emma Lee Phipps, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Derek Chiasson and Robert "Scottie" Bascle were best men; Grant Coulon, Matthew Falgoust and Chuck Kock, groomsmen; Glenn S. Phipps and Bradley J. Crochet, ushers; and Logan Phipps, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: ORTEGO-DUPLANTIS BRIDE'S NAME: Sandra Guidry Ortego GROOM'S NAME: Todd Joseph Duplantis DATE & PLACE: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 1998 at Bayou Cane Hall PARENTS OF BRIDE: .the late Randolph and Jewell F. Guidry of Thibodaux GRANDPARENTS: Alice and the late Louis Faucheaux, and Doris Hardy and David Earl Guidry. PARENTS OF GROOM: Elwin Duplantis and Gloria Darcey of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Nell and the late Abbey Bourg, and Mr. and Mr. Elwin Duplantis Sr. OFFICIATING: Justice of the peace Cheryl Blanchard SERVING THE BRIDE: Mary Espenan, matron of honor; Randi Guidry, maid of honor; Torie Lirette, Alisha Babin and Shanna Duplantis, maids; and Marcedes Duplantis and Lauren Espenan, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Udaya Vemireddy was the best man; Raju Yejarla, Louis Guidry, Randy Guidry Jr. and Timothy Orgeron SR., groomsmen; Andy Babin and adam Faucheaux, ushers; and Chance Duplantis and Drake Lirette, ring bearers. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma ******************************************************************* TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, OCTOBER 25, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED Married: WHITNEY-DOYLE BRIDE'S NAME: Andrea Marie Whitney GROOM'S NAME: Bradley Allen Doyle DATE & PLACE: 1 p.m. Sept. 19, 1998 at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral PARENTS OF BRIDE: Thomas and Diane Whitney of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Mrs. Jerry Boudreaux, the late Mr. Boudreaux, and Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bernard Whitney. PARENTS OF GROOM: Alexasder and Betty Jean Doyle of Houma GRANDPARENTS: the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lavagna, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Doyle OFFICIATING: Monsignors Joseph Latino and Phillip Whitney SERVING THE BRIDE: Noelle Whitney, maid of honor; Eliza beth Whitney, Nancy Guidry Bernard, Leslie Brien, Angela Kelpsch Delatte, Allyson Gonsoulin and Michelle Haydel, maids; and Bernadette Doyle, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Alexander Doyle was the best man; Craig Doyle, Thomas Whitney Jr., Anthony Alford, Kenneth Barrilleaux, Lawrence Haydel and Craig Landry, groomsmen; Chris and Alexander Doyle Jr. and Brent Adams, ushers; and Scott Doyle, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: TRAHAN-LAPOINTE BRIDE'S NAME: Tabitha Marie Trahan GROOM'S NAME: Johathan Wayne LaPointe DATE & PLACE: 7 p.m. Sept. 18, 1998 at St. Charles Catholic Church PARENTS OF BRIDE: Lynn and Lisa Trahan of Montegut GRANDPARENTS: Samuel and Nazia Dardar, and Eulan and Gladys Trahan PARENTS OF GROOM: Thomas and Clara LePointe III of Chauvin GRANDPARENTS: the late Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Peper Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas LaPointe Jr. OFFICIATING: the Rev. Robert Rogers SERVING THE BRIDE: Racheal Verdin, maid of honor; Jessi Verdin, Lynsie Trahan, Kylie Verdin, Kristen Matherne, Michelle Hutcherson andTerry Billiot, maids; Amber Trahan, junior maid; and Shantel Richoux, flower girl SERVING THE GROOM: Anthony Billiot was the best man; Buster Naquin, Scott Richoux, Tommy LaPointe, Leslie Trahan, Jim Oliver and Joey Naquin, groom smen; Lynn Trahan, junior groomsmen;Viness Verdin, Alvin Plaisance, ushers; and Holden Trahan, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Chauvin Married: NICOSIA-ST. MARIE BRIDE'S NAME: Charleen Ann Nicosia GROOM'S NAME: Jay Thomas St. Marie DATE & PLACE: 7 p.m. Oct. 9, 1998 at Faith Lutheran Church in Harahan PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Joseph "Lee" and Arleen Burke Nicosia Jr. of Metairie GRANDPARENTS: the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur >. Burke, and the late Mr and Mrs. Joseph Nicosia PARENTS OF GROOM: Oran Thomas and Leona Blanchard St. Marie Sr. of Donner. GRANDPARENTS:M r. and Mrs. Richard Friloux, and Mr. and Mrs. Oran Jerome St. Marie OFFICIATING: the Rev. David Lofthus SERVING THE BRIDE: Joleen, matron of honor; and Amelia St. Marie, Michelle Votaw and Rebecca Clements, maids. SERVING THE GROOM: Oran St. Marie Jr. was the best man; Travis Pitre, Mike Jiminez and Jonathan Aucoin, groomsmen; David Walther and Donny Grubbs, ushers; and Joseph Walther, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Harahan Married: VIZIER-DARDAR BRIDE'S NAME: Crystal Marie Vizier GROOM'S NAME: james Joseph Dardar Jr. DATE & PLACE: Sept. 12, 1998 at the Veterans of Foreiggn Wars Hall. PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Cory and Ella Vizier PARENTS OF GROOM: James Dardar Sr., and Kelly and Linda Guidry OFFICIATING: Lois Ga utreaux ************************************************************************ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 8, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED Married: TAYLOR-POWELL BRIDE'S NAME: Patti Taylor GROOM'S NAME: Chad David Powell DATE & PLACE: 4 p.m. June 6, 1998 at First Baptist Church in Lockport PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Robert and Linda Taylor of Theriot GRANDPARENTS: Clarence and Belta Sumpey,Sr., and the late Mervin and Shirley Taylor PARENTS OF GROOM: Dan Powell and Bonnie Whipple of Bourg GRANDPARENTS: Louis and Bernice Whipple, and the late Aubrey and Beulah Powell. OFFICIATING: Deacon Mark Bergeron SERVING THE BRIDE: Eva Taylor, matron of honor SERVING THE GROOM: William Pitre, best man; and Dan Powell jr., Jay Parr and Rob Adams, ushers. PLANS TO RESIDE: Dularge Married: ROBERTSON-UNBEHAGEN BRIDE'S NAME: Angella Robertson GROOM'S NAME: Wade Unbehagen DATE & PLACE: 3 p.m. Oct. 3, 1998, at First Baptist Church in Houma PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Barnett of Bourg GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. William Hatter, Donna Barnett and the late Kenneth Barnett PARENTS OF GROOM: Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Unbehagen of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Florence Webre, the late Sidney Webre, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Unbehagen OFFICIATING: Rev. Glen Wentworth SERVI NG THE BRIDE: Patty Rhodes, matron of honor; Lauren Hatter, maid of honor; Kay Lirette and Casie Rhodes, maids; and Callie Rouyea, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Jeff Unbehagen was the best man; William Hatter, David Hatter and Cavid Webre, groomsmen; Eric Blunt and Dane Vedros, ushers; and Andre Unbehagen, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: DEHART-BOURG BRIDE'S NAME: Heaven Marie Dehart GROOM'S NAME: Ray bourg III DATE & PLACE: 3 p.m. Oct. 10, 1998 at the Three Collums on the campus of Norhtewestern State University in Natchitoches PARENTS OF BRIDE: Willis and Rose DeHart Jr. of Morgan City PARENTS OF GROOM: Raymond and Mary Bourg Jr. of Houma PLANS TO RESIDE: Natchitoches Married: GAGNEAUX-HUE BRIDE'S NAME: Cynthia Gagneaux GROOM'S NAME: Calvin Hue Jr. DATE & PLACE: 1 p.m. Aug; 22, 1998, at St Bridget Catholic Church in Shcriever PARENTS OF BRIDE: David and Jewel Gagneaux of Shriever GRANDPARENTS: the late Ben and Lessie Neal and the late Howard and Cecil Gagneaux PARENTS OF GROOM: Calin and Alice Hue of Schriever GRANDPARENTS: Beulah Guidry, the late Lester Guidry, Albert Hue and the late Lucy Hue. OFFICIATING: the Rev. Alexander M. Francisco SERVING THE BRIDE: Jennifer Bourgeois, matron of honor; Jackie Gagneaux, maid of honor; Stacy Marie, Charlene Evans, Brandy Toups, Sarena Bonvillain, Kandy Brunet, kim Guidry and Christy LeBouf, maids; and Corylynn Eschete and Amanda Reeves, junior maids. SERVING THE GROOM: Craig Hue was the est man; Mike Evans, Keith Richardele, Loney Grabert, Doug Torres, Tommy Guidry, Scott Daiogle, Steve Gibson and Jason Tyler, groomsmen; William Evans andTimothy Daigle, junior groomsmen; Don Tyler, Wayne Toups, Clifton Hue and Lester Guidry Jr., ushers; and Seth and Sebastin Porche, ring bearers. PLANS TO RESIDE: Schriever Married: DANOS-ARCENEAUX BRIDE'S NAME: Cassie Lynn Danos GROOM'S NAME: Jared Timothy Arcenaux DATE & PLACE: Sept 18, 1998 at Larose Civic Center PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Dean and Belinda Danos GRANDPARENTS: Joe and Mae Boudreaux and Delores Danos and the late Lawrence Danos. PARENTS OF GROOM: Selma Malcombe and Joey Arceneaux GRANDPARENTS: Gus and daisy Griffin, and Magnus and Gloria Arcenaux OFFICIATING: Dennis Rodrigue SERVING THE BRIDE: Dana Danos, maid of honor; Talia LeCompte, Olivia Doucet and Mariana Bradberry, maids.; and Marland Bradberry, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Travis Cantrelle was the best man; Scott Blackwell, Brennon Dufrene , Mason Boudreaux and Jean-Paul Malcombe, groomsmen; Chad Boudreaux and Anthony Reed, ushers; and Mason Boudreaux, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Bourg Married: Warner-Brierley BRIDE'S NAME: Janell Warner GROOM'S NAME: Daniel Brierley DATE & PLACE: 1 p.m. Oct. 10, 1998, at Transfiguration Episcopal Church in Cranston , R.I. PARENTS OF BRIDE: the late Arnold and Adeline Fanguy PARENTS OF GROOM: Ralh Brierley of Maine and Mary Grady Brierley of Warwick, R.I OFFICIATING: The Rev. Don Lavalle SERVING THE BRIDE: Laci Pellegrin , maid of honor SERVING THE GROOM: Matt Flick, D.C. best man PLANS TO RESIDE: Bourg Married: NAQUIN-LEBOEUF BRIDE'S NAME: Eileen Ann Naquin GROOM'S NAME: Lester J. LeBoeuf DATE & PLACE: 7 p.m. Oct. 9, 1998 at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Lafayette PARENTS OF BRIDE: Paul J. Naquin of Montegut and the late Alice Naquin PARENTS OF GROOM: the late Pierre and Lorina LeBoeuf OFFICIATING: the Rev. Richard Mouton SERVING THE BRIDE: Allyson Nix, matron of honor; Rene and denise Naquin, April Foret and Nicole Peterssen, maids; and Sydnee Petersen, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Doug McCall was the est man; Dan Culbertson, Tom Pellicer and Matt Pettersen, groomsmen; Michael Martin, junior groomsman; and Blayke Martin, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Lafayette Married: SAVOIE-CHANDLER BRIDE'S NAME: Elizabeth Marie Savoie GROOM'S NAME: James Alvin Chandler J r. DATE & PLACE: Oct. 24, 1998 at st. Francis de sales Cathedral in Houma PARENTS OF BRIDE: .James Edwin and Sandra Marie Ecuyer Savoie of Houma. GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Ecuyer and the late mr. and Mrs. Edwin Savoie PARENTS OF GROOM: James Alvin and Betty Jane O'Brien Chandler sr. Of New Orleans GRANDPARENTS: the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward O'Brien Sr. , Lela Lejeune and the late Daniel Chandler OFFICIATING: The Rev. Robert Rogers PLANS TO RESIDE: River Ridge ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 15, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED Married: JORDAN-MELANCON BRIDE'S NAME: Kathleen Marie Jordan GROOM'S NAME: Brad Michael Melancon DATE & PLACE: 1 p.m. Sept. 19, 1998, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church PARENTS OF BRIDE: Lawrence M. "Larry" and Charlotte T. Jordan Jr. of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Ray N. Torrence Sr., the late Eunice K. Torrence, and the late Mr. And Mrs. Lawrence M. Jordan Sr. PARENTS OF GROOM: Bryan M. And Evadne L. "Eve" Melancon of Bourg GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Lander Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Melancon OFFICIATING: The Rev. Paul Desch SERVING THE BRIDE: Parrish Hicks, maid of honor; and Krista Unvehagen, Angel Douglas and Terri-Lynn Mela ncon, maids. SERVING THE GROOM: Sheldon Price was the best man; and Michael Jordan, Russel Andrews and Michael Eskind, groomsmen. PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: LACOSTE-LUKE BRIDE'S NAME: Cyne M. LaCoste GROOM'S NAME: Michael P. Luke DATE & PLACE: 7 p.m. Oct 30, 1998 at First United Methodist Church PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Ray and Mazel LaCoste of Theriot GRANDPARENTS: Ester Lovell, the late Menville Lovell Sr., and the late Ray and Elvina LaCoste. PARENTS OF GROOM: Leroy and Loretta Luke of Theriot GRANDPARENTS: Wilber and Regina DeHare, and Claude and Lucille Luke OFFICIATING: The Rev. Tim Lawson SERVING THE BRIDE: Heidi Callahan, matron of honor; Misti Marcel, maid of honor; Gina LaCoste, Ann Luke and Mindi Rogers, maids; Lindsey Schexnayder and Chelsea Callahan, Junior maids; and Kristen Luke, flower girl SERVING THE GROOM: Chris Luke was the best man; Russell Callahan, Aaron LaCoste, Don Lacoste and Alvin Punch Jr., groomsmen; Lee Luke and Aaron DeHart, junior groomsmen; Craig and Dannon LaCoste, ushers; and Seth Luke, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Theriot Married: ROBICHAUX-QUATREVINGT BRIDE'S NAME: Jessica Lynn Robichaux GROOM'S NAME: Roert Joseph Quatrevingt DATE & PLACE: 4 p.m. July 18, 1998, at Bayou Blue United Methodist Church. PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Craig a nd Lisa Robichaux of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Elgin Rogers, Sr. , Myron Robichaux and the late Elizabeth Robichaux PARENTS OF GROOM: Raymond and Alice Quatrevingt of Houma GRANDPARENTS: Ethel Pontiss , the late Leavens Pontiss, Mr. and Mrs. Roland Quatrevingt and the late Ellamae Quatrevingt OFFICIATING: The Rev. Curtiss Eden SERVING THE BRIDE: Monica Robichaux, maid of honor; Anjel Marcel, Becky Callahan and Kelly Quatrevingt, maids; and Heidi Quatrevingt, flower girl. S ERVING THE GROOM: Kyle Guidry was the best man; Zachare Quatrevingt, Adam Callahan and Jamie Triche, groomsmen; and Cody Quatrevingt, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Bayou Blue Married: JACKSON-WALDRIP BRIDE'S NAME: Christine Pellegrin Jackson GROOM'S NAME: Thomas "Scotty" Waldrip Jr. DATE & PLACE: 4 p.m. Oct. 17,1998 at the home of Kenny and Sheri Smith, the groom's sister and brother-in-law. PARENTS OF BRIDE: June Bascle and the late Willis "Billy" Pellegrin of Houma PARENTS OF GROOM: Thomas Scott and Frances Waldrip Sr. of Houma. OFFICIATING: Justice of the Peace Kenny Hamner SERVING THE BRIDE: June Bascle Pellegrin, matron of honor SERVING THE GROOM: Thomas Scott Waldrip Sr., best man PLANS TO RESIDE: Houma Married: GUIDRY-GISCLAIR BRIDE'S NAME: Jaynel Mary Guidry GROOM'S NAME: J ohn Adam Gisclair Jr. DATE & PLACE: 7 p.m. Oct. 2, 1998, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. PARENTS OF BRIDE: .Johnny and Jaclynne Guidry of Raceland GRANDPARENTS: Alouise Guidry, the late Ellis Guidry, and Cleveland and Gladys Breaux PARENTS OF GROOM: John and Mary Gisclair of Golden Meadow GRANDPARENTS: Mr. and Mrs. Dominic Gisclair, and Felix and Anna Curole OFFICIATING: The Rev. Danny Poche SERVING THE BRIDE: Tanya Landry, matron of Honor; Ellisa Doherty, Kristy Gisclair, Stacey Clark and Michelle Gaudet, maids; and Chloe Guidry, flower girl. SERVING THE GROOM: Wayne Curole was the best man; Shannon Bourg, Emmitt Bruce, Jared Guidry and Jason Guidry, groomsmen; Jody Landry and Davery Curole, ushers; and Jacob Buffington and Kurt Curole, ring bearers. PLANS TO RESIDE: Larose Married: BARRIOS-RAYMOND BRIDE'S NAME: Raynee-Lynn Barrios GROOM'S NAME: Andre Pierre Raymond DATE & PLACE: Sept 25, 1998 at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. PARENTS OF BRIDE: Daniel P. and Margie W. Dufrene of Larose GRANDPARENTS: Estelle R. Williams of Larose, the late Richard "Red" Williams Sr., Audrey T. Felarise of Larose and Jake J. Barrios of Cut Off PARENTS OF GROOM: Larry A. and Joan B. Raymond of Cut Off GRANDPARENTS: Lubin P. Raymond Sr. of Cut Off, Marion Claire W. Bastian of Metairie, the late John A. Bastian Sr. and the late Irene C. Raymond. OFFICIATING: The Rev. Dean Danos SERVING THE BRIDE: Dana B. Bourgeois, maid of honor; Ashley E. Barrios, Thish A. Barrios and Simone R. Savoie, maids; Emily A. Barrios and Alexa Rae N. Hill, junior maids, and Emma M. and Dixie M. Dufrene, flower girls. SERVING THE GROOM: Anthony Billiot was the best man; Phillipe Ramond, Jacques Raymond and Danny J. Barrios, groomsmen; Brent J. and Beau J. Raymond, ushers; and Dennis Richard Dufrene, ring bearer. PLANS TO RESIDE: Cut Off ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 22, 1998 BREAUX-LODRIGUE Nicole Marie Breaux and Philip Felix Lodrigue Jr. were married Oct 9, 1998, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church in Larose. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Louie Breaux. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eroche Pitre. Parents of the groom are Darlene Oliver and the late Philip Lodrigue Sr. He is the grandson of Vivian Authement, the late Hubert Authement and the late Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Lodrigue. GASPARD-HEBERT Dolly Gaspard and Everett Hebert were married Oct. 2, 1998, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Nolan and Mary Ann Gaspard. Parents of the groom are Glenn and Judith Hebert. Serving in the wedding were Kelly Curole, maid of honor; Andrea Breaux, Donna Martin, Marsha Gaspard, Jill Kiger and.Trish Hebert, maids; and Hannah Hebert, flower girl. Michael LeRay was the best man; Ben Hebert, Jean-Michael Hebert, Gaspard, Chapman Burgeiress III and Brady Chauvin, groomsmen; Ted Gaspard, usher, and Ben and Chris Martin, ring bearers. A reception was held at the Larose Civic Center. SEAGER-HARTMAN Nancy Elizabeth Seager and David James Hartman were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 17, 1998, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall in Larose. The bride is the daughter of Wilbur and Janel Seager of Cut Off. Parents of the groom are Ulysse and Emma Harman of Cut off. The Rev. Albert Loupe officiated at the ceremony. SCHMITT-LAJUANIE Marisa Jolizabeth Schmitt and Gerald Joseph Lajaunie were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 17, 1998, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Hazel L Schmitt Jr. of Terrytown. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Linden, and the late Albert Linden of Gretna, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Schmitt. Parents of the groom are Charles and Leona Lajaunie of Chacahoula. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Eunice Lajaunie, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Roger Faucheu x. The Rev. Scott Dugas officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her parents. The bride wore a white satin pnncess-styled formal gown that featured re- embroidered Alencon lace and detachable train. Her headpiece was a tiara of pearls and rhinestones that held beaded lace veil accented with sequins that was designed by the mother of the bride. She carried a traditional bouquet of white roses accented with ribbon streamers. Serving in the wedding were Natasha Schmitt maid of Blanchard, Janelle Trosclair, Madge Lapeyrouse, Michelle Boudreaux, Janet Kirby, Kaylee Schmitt and Kayla Boudreaux, maids; Kristy Schmitt, junior bride; and Molli and Taylor Schmitt, flower girls. Troy Boudreaux Sr. was the best man; Linden Schmitt, Chris Troselair, David Roundtree, Lynn Leonard, J. John Schmitt, Kenneth Schmitt Sr. and. Kenneth Schmitt Jr., groomsmen; Rob Boudreaux, Ed Kirby, Orrin Schmitt and Brian Troselair ushers;and Troy Boudreaux Jr., ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's Parents at the Donner Gym. The three-tier cake featured light pink roses, beads and bells and was topped with a double-crystal heart accented with hanging crystal bells. The couple plan to reside in Chacaboula. LOREDO-BERNARD Socorro Loredo and Neal Bernard were married Oct. 2, 1998, at Holy Savior Catholic Church in Lockport The bride is the daughter of Ramon and Jill Loredo Sr. of Lockport. She is the granddaughter of Socorro Loredo of Guadalajara, Mexico, and Mr. and Mrs. Eno Boudreaux Sr. of Lockport Parents of the groom are Louis and Geri Bernard of Galliano. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. A1cide Bernard of Golden Meadow, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Griffin of Larose. The Rev. Florentino F. Santiago officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Jaime Larousse, maid of honor; Jennifer Rochel, Heidi Lee, Dana Folse, Amy Loredo and Mitzi Plaisance, maids; and Erica Jones, flower girl. Kevin Bernard was the best man; Ken Cheramie, Jarrod Sevin, Gerald Georges, Ramon Loredo Jr. and Tommy Rodrigue, groomsmen; Ronnie Cressonie and Karl Larousse, ushers; and Randall Loredo, ring bearer. A reception was held the American Legion Hall in Lockport. The couple plan to reside in Raceland. DUPEEIRE-BERGIEL Joanna Marie Dupeire and Capt. Erich Blaise Bergiel were married at 11 a.m. Oct. 10, 1998 at Our Lady Prompt Succor Catholic Church in Chackbay. The bride is the daughter of Edward R and Geraldine M. Breaux Dupeire. She is the granddaughter of Maude Guillot Breaux, the late Clinton P. Breaux, the late Alma Trosclair Dupeire and Norman Wesley Dupeire Parents of the groom are Blaise J. McClain Bergiel. He is grandson of Catherine Liston, the late Edward J. McClain, Olive Bergiel Galloway and the late Julius Bergiel. The Rev. Roland Timbre officiated at the ceremony. Serving in the wedding were Donna Savoie, matron of honor; Melissa Champagne, maid of honor, Chelsea Breaux, junior bridesmaid; and Morgan Dupeire, flower girl. Cade Chiasson and Rodney Hyatt served as best men; Chase Dupeire and Nicholas Dupeire, ring bearers; Capt. John Dupeire, Capt. Scott Lemer, Lt. Chris Rice, Lt. Eric Harris and Sgt. Dwayne Dupeire, ushers. The reception took place at the Chackbay Catholic Center. The couple plan to reside in San Diego, where the groom currently serves in the U.S. Marine Corps. JAMBON-CHERAMIE Emma Maria Jambon and Robert Louis Cheramie were married Sept. 5, 1998, at their home in Golden, Meadow. The bride is the daughter of Jack and Lily Jambon of Golden Meadow. Parents of the groom are Virgie Talley of Metairie, and Louis Cheramie of Cut Off. The couple plan to reside in Golden Meadow. **************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, NOVEMBER 29, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNC ED CANTRELLE-ARCEMENT Brandy Ann Cantrelle and Jeffrey J. Arcement were married at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at St.Bernadette Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Susan Ann Cantrelle of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Robert and the late Virginia Bergeron. Parents of the groom are James and Catherine Arcement of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Novel LeBoeuf, and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Arcement. The Rev. Wilmer Todd officiated at the double ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her mother and grandfather. The bride wore a formal white fitted gown that featured a high princess neckline, accents of pearls and hand beaded embroidery, short sleeves and a cathedral length train that was embroidered with pearl cover appliques that matched the gown. Her headpiece was a tiara encrusted with pearls and re-embroidered lace that held a waist length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a bouquet of white roses with royal blue and silver accents. Serving in the wedding were Vicki Pontiff, matron of honor; Christina Cantrelle, maid of honor; Emily Arcement and Hope LeCompte, maids; and Lynsie LeCompte and Rebecca Bergeron, flower girls. Kodilee Babin was the best man; Michael and Matthew Arcement and Paul Naquin, groomsmen; Cliff Placker and Craig LaL onde, ushers; and Garrett Allen, ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple and their families at the American Legiqn Hall. The couple plan to live in San Antonio, Texas. DUFRENE-TOUPS Sherry Lynn Shupe and Jeffery Michael Piazza were married at 7:30 Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 Ellendale Country Club. The bride is the daughter of Carl Shupe and Joyce Johnson of Houma. Parents of the groom are Wayne and Diane Piazza of Houma. Judge Timothy Ellender officiated at the double ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Elizabeth Kornegay, maid of honor; and Sarina Scott, Kelly Piazza and Kimberly Smith, maids. Gregory Piazza was the best man; Chris Hazelton, Jason Gautreaux and Eric Smith, groomsmen; and Ryan Arcenaux, usher. A reception was held at Ellendale Country Club. The couple plan to reside in Houma. WALLS-BOLDEN Miriam Renita Walls and Keith Andrew Bolden Sr. were married at 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998 at Beautiful Zion Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mary L. Walls of Houma. She is the grand- daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Townsend Sr. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bolden Sr. of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Harry Trosclair, and the late Ch ester and Bertha Bolden Sr. The Rev. G. P, Washington Jr. officiated at the double ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her brother, Tyrone Walls. The bride wore a formal white satin gown that featured a sweetheart neck-line, long sleeves, fitted bodice accented with pearls and a detachable train. Her headpiece was a tiara of pearls that held a beaded veil of bridal illusion. She carried a traditional bouquet of white flowers with silver and burgundy accents. Serving in the wedding were Shirleen Ratliff, matron of honor; Paula Walls, maid of honor, Anissa Austin, Renetta Brown, Loy Guidry, Kimberly Matthews, Tara Payne, Chantel Townsend, Elesha and Tara Williams, maids; Alyssa Dickerson, Fiera Neville and Michelle Lewis, Jr. maids; Ahkira Bolden, future bride; and Raven Walls, flower girl. Steven Gauche and Malcohn Smith were the best men; Mark Bolden, Devin Brown Sr., Raymond Burks Jr., Kourtney Calloway, Richard Green, Eddie Scales and Derrick Walls, groomsmen; Keith A. Bolden Jr.,Christopher Walls and Tyrone Walls Jr., Jr. groomsmen; Brandon Bolden, future groom; and Chase James, ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple and bride's mother at the Dumas Auditorium. The three tier pineapple lemon filled cake was frosted with butter cream, accented with burgundy and white roses and topped with cherub figurines. The couple plan to reside in Houma. BERGERON-SCHANDORFF Lori Ann Bergeron and Richard Lee Schandorff were married at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, 1998 at the CWA Hall. The bride is the daughter of Eddie and Sharon Bergeron of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Edward Davis of Tulsa, Okla., the late Janet Bosiet of Taylor, Mich., and the late Edith and Dennis Bergeron of Houma. Parents of the groom are Leland and Penny Schandorff of Kountze, Texas. He is the grandson of the late Henry and Lucille Langhain of Warren, Texas, and the late Gordon and Dora Schandorff of Cohnesneil, Texas. The Rev. Glenn Wentworth officiated at the double ring which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding Amy Schandorff, maid of honor; Jennifer Bergeron and Kandy Brunet, maids; and Kayla Bergeron, flower girl. Eric Bergman was the best man; Dennis Bergeron and Chad Brunet, groomsmen; and Gage Brunet ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple's parents at the CWA Hall. The couple plan to reside in Houma. LAPEYROUSE-GUIDRY Jessica Lynn Lapeyrouse and Kevin James Guidry were married at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 1998 at Mulberry Baptist Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bubba Lapeyrouse of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Masters, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Lapeyrouse Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Albert Guidry of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Raoul Boe, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Guidry. The Rev. Wilson Borosvskis officiated at the double ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal sleeveless gown of white beaded alencon lace that featured a tank bodice with abasque waistline, back bow detail, full tulle skirt accented with appliques, satin border hem and a self-bustling cathedral length train. Her headpiece was a satin head band accented with pearls and sequins that held a waist length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a bouquet of a dozen fresh short stem white roses accented with organza ribbon. Serving in the wedding were Laura Tabor, maid of honor; Paula Green, Charmain King, Anita Talmadge and Brandy Ary, maids; and Alexa-Duplantis and Sylvia Masters, flower girl. Thomas Guidry was the best man; Al Guidry, Todd Green, Arthur Espenan and David Monteiro, groomsmen; Coy Boe and Jean Himet, ushers; and Taylor Guidry and Kevin Watts, ring bearers. A reception was given by the bride's parents at Town Hall. The couple plan to reside in Houma. BRUGIER-PELLEGRIN Jennifer E. Brugier and Brian A. Pellegrin were married at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 19, 1998 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gretna. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brugier III of New Orleans. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clifton J. Solar, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Brugier II. Parents of the groom are Martha Ordoyne and Lloyd M. Pellegrin of Houma. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rannie Duplantis Sr. and Mrs. Gilmore Pellegrin Sr The Rev. James Ward officiated at the double ring cememony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Stephanie Bienvenu, matron of honor, Ericka Papazoglakis, maid of honor, and Danielle Delhom, Lindsy Griffin, Wendy Treadway and Dawn Oubre, maids. Keith Pel legrin was the best man; Georgie Ott III, Warren Brugier IV, Jared LeBeouf, Jason Thibodeaux and Jeff Boikin, groomsmen; Neil Bienvenu, Jeff Marcello, Lynn Ledet and James Troselair, ushers; and Austin Pellegrin, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at Southern Oaks Plantation. The couple plan to reside in New Orleans. BASS-THIBODEAUX Kelly Lynn Bass and Jonathan R. Thibodeaux were married at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 at St. Bernadette Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Della P. and the late Thoma s L Bass of Houma. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Thibodeaux of Houma. The Rev. Patrick O'Brien officiated at the double ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her mother. Serving in the wedding were Crystal B. Bell, matron of honor; Melissa Fowler, maid of honor, Terry Ryan, Susan Foret, Michelle Nini, Pam Dumez, Shellie Malbrough and Jeri Overley, maids. Christian J. Chauvin was the bestman; Michael Hughes, Robert Ryan, James Crossno, Cody Barbier, Todd Boudreaux, Gene Dudek and Jason Nini, groomsmen; Chad Pitre and Steven Domangue, ushers; and Brett Bell, ring bearer. The couple plan to reside in Houma. ***************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, DECEMBER 8, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED ROBICHAUX-BELANGER Jamie Robichaux and. Lynn Belanger were married at 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 1998, at St. Joseph Catholic Church.I The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie A. Robichaux Sr. of Chauvin. She is the granddaughter of Ruby and Delores Voisin Brunet and Laban and Violet Lirette Robichaux. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Leonard J. Belanger of Chauvin. He is the grandson of the late Malvin "T-Lut" and Lena LeBouef Chauvin, Michel Belanger and the late Aramay Belange r Belanger. The Rev. Frederick Brunet officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a white satin formal gown that featured a sweetheart bodice of embroidered lace embellished with pearls and sequins, puffed short sleeves with fitted cuff§, softly-gathered ball gown skirt enhanced with a scalloped lace hemline and cathedral-length train accented with a candy-box bow at the back waistline. Her tiara of pearls held a fingertip-length veil of silk bridal illusion. She carried a cascading bouquet of white roses accented with lace leaves, English ivy and pearl drapes. Serving in the wedding were Katie Robichaux, maid of honor; Michelle Belanger, Janel Davis, Jill Lirette, Misty Freeman and Tanya Robichaux, maids; and Megan Bourg, flower girl. Linwood "T-Boo" Belanger was the best man; Andre Belanger, Ronnie Robichaux Jr., Scott Chauvin, Paul Breaux and Roy Collins, groomsmen; David Brunet and Curvin "Brud"Chauvin, ushers; and Collin Breaux, ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple's parents at the American Legion Hall in Chauvin. The couple plan to reside in Chauvin. CUNNINGHAM-DELOZIER Kelly Marie Cunningam and Steven Douglas DeLozier were married at 7 p.m. Oct 9, 1998, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Marie Phipps and Gary Cunningham of Houma. She is the granddaughter of the late Fred and Irene Dazee, and Ernest and Ethel Cunningham. Parents of the groom are the late Paul and Joan DeLozier. The Rev. Robert Joel Cruz officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal white satin gown accented with Battenberg lace and featured long sleeves, V-neckline, fitted bodice and softly-gathered full skirt that flowed into a cathedral length train edged with lace. Her headpiece was a scalloped crown of beads and pearls that held a cathedral-length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a cascading bouquet of blush roses, ivy leaves, baby's breath, pearls and was entwined with her Confirmation rosary. Serving in the wedding were Tracy Walker, matron of honor; Jennifer Becht, Nicole Boquet, Heather Cain and Denise Dufrene, maids; and Cassie Walker, flower girl. Daniel DeLozier was the best man; Lester Dufour, John Naples, David Osbum and Michael Zimmerman, groomsmen; and Samuel DeLozier, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the Holiday Inn in Houma. The four-tier lattice work cake was adorned with doves and pearls and topped with three glass hearts set in ribbon, sequin and pear l appliques. The couple plan to reside Houma. DOMANGUE-HEBERT Dannette Marie Domangue and Douglas James Hebert were married at 7 p.m. Oct. 30, 1998, at Woodmen of the World Hall. The bride is the daughter of Daniel and Sydney Ann Domangue of Houma. She is the granddaughter of the late John E. and Sydney Buck, and the late Paul J. and Josie Domangue. Parents of the groom are Elda Hebert of Houma and the late Harris Hebert. He is the grandson of the late Pavie and Georgina Hebert and the late Ernest and Elda Griffin.. Judge Jude Thaddeus Fanguy officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal satin gown that featured a fitted bodice accented with beads, scalloped neckline and satin train attached to the waist with intricate beaded and pearl appliques that revealed a long descending row of satin covered miniature buttons when removed. Her headpiece of pearls held an elbow-length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a bouquet of magnolias and roses accented with cascading ivy vines. Katrina Bertinot was the matron of honor, Madeline Cagle and Natalie Domangue, maids; Katie Plaisance, junior maid; and Meagan Domangue and Sarah Cagle, flower girls. Marvin Van Allen was the best man; Larry Charpentier and Blaise Hymel, groomsmen; Paul Domangue, usher; and Brennan Domangue, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the hall.. The couple plan to reside in Gray. PARIS-WEEKS Nedra Elizabeth Paris and Paul Allen Weeks were married at 7 p.m. Oct. 10, 1998, at Town Hall. The bride is the daughter of Bobby and Jennifer Paris of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.Emery Chauvin, Velma Paris and the late Calvin Paris. Parents of the groom are PhilipWeeks of Harvey and Fay Weeks of Houma. He is the grandson of Leona Barrett, the late Freddie Hebert, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Weeks. The Rev. Richard Heigl officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriageher father. Serving in the wedding were Brenna Paris, maid of honor; Denise Benoit, Melissa Boudreaux, Katherine Tieken, Sharon Owens andTanya Adarns; Danielle Adams, junior maid; and Lindsay Portz and Mikalah Barrett, flower girls. Greg Foster was the best man; Bobby Paris Jr., Chris Paris, Eric Boudreaux, Pat Owens and Floyd Guidry Jr., groomsmen; David Weeks, junior groomsmen; Rusty Poiencot Kevin Guidry and Barry Barrtt ushers; and Val Adams, ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple's families at Town Hall. The couple plan to reside in Houma. JACKSON-DUPRE Amanda Lynn Jac kson and Jason Anthony Dupre were married at 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 1998, at Annunziata Catholic Church in Houma. The bride is the daughter of David and Debbie Jackson of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Lays Gaudet, the late Ann Guadet and the late Thomas R and Hazel Jackson. Parents of the groom are Craig Dupre of Stockbridge, Ga., and Trudy Dupre of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Lucius and Anita Marcel, Ann Dupre and the late Daniel Dupre. The Rev. Jim Morrison officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal princess-styled white satin gown that featured a fitted bodice of embroidered lace embellished with pearls and sequins, cap sleeves and cathedral-length train accented with satin and beaded bows. Her headpiece was a tiara of lace accented with pearls and sequins that held a double-tier veil of bridal illus ion. She carried a cascading bouquet of white roses highlighted by English ivy, lace leaves and draped with pearls. Serving in the wedding were Cristy Cadiere, maid of honor; Kristy Jackson, Sharon Parfait, Jessica Benoit Brandy Scott and Elizabeth Tomlin, maids; and Sydney Parfait flower girl. Derek Jackson was the best man; Jason Jackson, Robert Biggs Jr., Lee Voisin, Travis Gonzales and Michael Dupre, groomsmen; and Jeffrey LeBoeuf and Nicholas Herradon, ushers. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the East Park Recreation Center. The multi-flavored, four-tier cake featured Roman-styled columns separating the layers, navy blue ribbons,confection flowers and was topped with a traditional bride and groom ornament. The groom's pecan praline filled vanilla iced cake was fashioned into the shape of a wrestling ring with the inscription, 'With this ring, I thee wed." The couple plan to reside in Houma. MANDINA-LEBLANC TaChel Lee Mandina and Neal Anthony LeBlanc were married at 3 p.m. Nov. 7, 1998, at Church of Christ in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Guy and Karen Mandina of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Ezra and Joyce Woods, and Dave and Wilma Guidroz. Parents of the groom are Nelson and Linda LeBlanc of Dulac. He is the grandson of the late Lawrence and Belle Matherne, and the late Nelson and Malvn LeBlanc. The Rev. Gay Hutchens officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a floor-length formal white satin gown fashioned by her mother that featured pearls, satin flowers and train. She carried a spring bouquet accented with pink roses and pearls. Serving in the wedding were Ashley Mandina, maid of hono r; Kevin Pye, best man; and Alex Mandina, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents and Tony and Renee Mandina at the church fellowship hall. The three-tier white cake featured accents of pink roses. The couple plan to reside in Houma. TOUPS -HOLDER Shannon Lynn Toups and Bruce Michael Holder were married at 7 p.m. May 15, 1998, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Merlin and Sandra Toups of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Isabel Thibodaux, the late Felton Tbibodaux, Beatrice Toups and the late Johnny Toups Jr. Stepfather and mother of the groom are Druis and Beverly Luke Jr. of Houma. He is the grandson of Phillip LeCompte, the late Lydie LeCompte, and the step-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Duris Luke Sr. The Rev. Wilbur Todd officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal white satin and tulle gown that featured a fitted scoop-neck bodice, short sleeves, re-embroidered alencon lace, pearls and sequins, a gently-gathered tulle skirt with scattered beaded lace appliques that flowed into a cathedral-length train. Her tiara headpiece of satin and pearls held a shoulder-length veil of bridal illusion edged with satin ribbon. She carried a bouquet of white roses acc ented with greenery. **************************************************************************** TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, DECEMBER 13, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED TOUPS-HOLDER Shannon Lynn Toups and Bruce Michael Holder were married at 7p.m. May 15,1998, at St Bernadette Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Merlin and Sandra Toups of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Isabel Thibodaux, the late Felton Thiibodaux, Beatrice Toups and the late Johnny Toups Jr. Parents of the groom are Druis and Beverly Luke Jr. of Houma. He is the grandson of Phillip LeCompte, the late Lydie LeCompte, and Mr. and Mrs. Druis Luke Sr. The Rev. Wilbur Todd officiated at the double ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride's white satin and tulle gown featured a fitted bodice accented by a scoop neckline, short sleeves, re-embroidered Alencon lace, pearls and sequins. The full tulle skirt was scattered with beaded lace appliques and flowed into a cathedral-length train. Her tiara headpiece of satin and pearls held a shoulder-length veil of bridal illusion edged with satin ribbon. She carried a traditional bouquet of white roses accented with greenery. Serving in the wedding were Effie Ford, maid of honor; Sandi Toups, Jennifer Kryvanick, Denise Thi bodaux, Heather Chaisson, Melanie Toups, Tiffany Carlos and Christina Pierce, maids; and Julienne Hebert flower girl. Barry Chaisson was the best man; Reide Chaisson, Merlin J. Toups, Brian Brunet, Johnny Adams, Chris Massey, Danny Authement and Troy Thibodaux, groomsmen; Marvin Thibodaux and Joey Rhodes, ushers; and DJ. Naquin, ring bearer. A reception was given by the parents of the couple at the Lafourche Parish District No. 11 Gym. The four-tier traditional cake was topped with a gazebo and accented with lavender and white flowers. The couple plan to reside in Houma. TRAIL-FREEMAN Katherine Renee Trail and Prentiss A. "Boo" Freeman IV, formerly of Houma, were married at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 21, 1998, at St. Martin de Tours Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Jack L. and Sue Ellen Trail, both of St. Martinville. She is the granddaughter of Edna Theriot, the late, Wallace Theriot, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack L Trail Sr. Parents of the groom are Prentiss A. "Sonny" Freeman III of Lafayette and Myra Authement of Broussard. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Deroche, Prentisas A. Freeman II, Bella Authement and the late MagneLL Authement. The Rev. Keith Derouen officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore her mothe r's wedding gown of off-white shantung silk that featured empire waist, A-line styling, bodice accented with alencon lace and a cathedral-length train. Her headpiece was her mother's cathedral-length veil. She carried a presentation bouquet of Timeless roses. Serving in the wedding were Helen Denise Lesseft, matron of honor; and Tricia Freeman, Tiffany and Tancie Trail, Stephanie Ortego, Renee Busch, Amy Higginbotham,Tonya Duplantis, Ashley Fitch and Evelyn St. Pierre, maids. Prentiss A "Sonny" Freeman III was the best man; Gruce Brown, Jody Vowell, Steven St. Martin, Chris Lapeyre, Rocky Voorhies, Bradley Busch, Mark Patin, Jim Hutchinson and Jamie Parker, groomsmen; and Lisdsey Trail, Michael LeBlanc, Jay Andrus, Kyle Braniff and Chris Mahoney, ushers. A reception was given by the father of the bride at Maison de'Ville in St. Martin Square. The four-tier stacked cake featured fresh roses between each layer. The couple plan to reside in Youngsville. DOMANGUE-DANOS Rebecca Ann Domangue and Eric Rodney Danos were married at 4 p.m. Nov. 7, 1998, at Hemingbough in St. Francisville. The bride is the daughter of Wilson and Joy Domangue Jr. of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hough, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Domangue Sr. Parents of the groom are Garret "Hank" and Rodly Danos of Cut Off. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Olsen Sr.,and the late Allen and Thelma Danos. Rev. Charles Clary officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal white Peau de soie gown that featured a portrait neckline, basque waist and semi-cathedral-length train. Her matching peau de soie head-Piece held two layers of waist-length bridal illusion with a soutache edge. She carried a garden style bouquet of mixed roses accented with white moire satin ribbon. Serving in the wedding were Angelique Domangue, maid of honor; Elizabeth Domangue, Michawn Madden, Kara Danos, Rebecca Anderson, Aimee Danos, Tiffany Pitre and Denise Falgoust,maids; Alicia Domangue, junior maid; and Sarah David, flower girl. Aaron Pierce was the best man; Jacob Wood, Joseph Griffin, Paul Danos, Mark Danos, Matt Turpin, Benjamin Tyler and Ryan Viator, groomsmen; Michael Lipe and Troye Stonich, ushers; and Tucker Madden, ring bearer. A reception was given at Hemingbough by the bride's parents. The couple plan to reside in Baton Rouge. SOLET-PELLEGRIN Saprina Marie Solet and Travis Anthony Pellegrin were married at 3 p.m. Oct 10, 1998, at the Bayou Dularge Fire Station. The bride is the daughter of Jerry and Susie Sole t of Montegut. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Billiot, Rita Solet and the late Abbie Solet. Parents of the groom are Mary Janice Voisin of Houma and the late Glynn Pellegrin. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Addie Voisin Sr., Joyce Babin and the late Telemac Pellegrin. Justice of the Peace Junior Theriot officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore an ivory beaded princess gown embellished with bugle beads and simulated pearls. The fitted bodice was accented with an arched empire waist and streamers trimmed the back of the A-line skirt. Her headpiece of simulated pearls and beads on a headband held a fingertip-length veil of bridal illusion with accents of pearls and rolled edges. She carried a bouquet of pink-tipped, off-white roses accented with greenery. Serving in the wedding were Kristi Solet, maid of honor; Dawn Falgout, Angela Luster, Lea Guidry and Leslie Naquin, maids; and Amber Solet, flower girl. Jessie Guidry Jr. was the best man; Joseph Boudwin Jr., Nolan Verret Jr., Brad Verret Jr., Brad Verret and Ernest Martinez, groomsmen; and Taylor Babin, ring bearer. A reception was give by the bride's Parents at the fire station. The three-tier cake featured accents of white roses, gold leaves and was topped with dark Purple flowers. The couple plan to reside in Houma. WARD-SOLET Rita Marie Ward and Joseph Janius Solet were married Oct. 9, 1998, at Heartland Chapel in Townsend, Tenn. The bride is the daughter of Viola J. Pitre of Houma and the late Fred Ward. Parents of the groom are the late Rudy G. and Amanda Verrett Solet. The couple plan to reside in Henderson, Ky. CORDEL-BIANCA Bonnie Jean Cordell and Brett Michael Bianca were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 10, 1998, at St John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly. The bride is the daughter of David and Karen Cordell of Port Allen. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolen C. Tregre of Thibodaux, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville E. Cordell of Kenner. Parents of the groom are Anthony J. Bianca of Houma and the late Deborah B. Bianca. He is the grandson of Lena Lala Beer of New Orleans, the late William Beer, Mrs. Anthony S. Bianca of New Orleans and the late Mr. Bianca. The Rev. Roy Marien officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in-marriage by her father. The bride wore a white raw silk sheath gown that featured long, tapered sleeves, off-the-shoulder neckline, fitted bodice accented with Alencon lace, pearls and sequins and a detachable cathedral-length train. Her fingertip-length veil of bridal illusion was secured by a raw silk headband embellished with Alencon lace, pearls and sequins that were hand-appliqued by the bride's mother. She carried a nosegay of white and blush roses, orchids and stephanotis held in a silver tussie mussie. The bride also carried a mother of pearl rosary that belonged to her great-grandmother. Serving in the wedding were Mischa Mury, matron of honor; Sheryl Lee, maid of honor, Erin Cordell, Gina Bianco, Tanya Thomas and Tressa Melancon, maids; Megan Tregre, junior maid; and Elena Mesa, flower girl. Robert Rembert was the bestman; Shane Broussard, Jearl McCall, Christopher Cordell and Michael Cordell, groomsmen; Michael Merritt and Donald J.Melancon Jr., ushers; and Jack Hebert, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at Lod Cook Alumni Center in Baton Rouge. The four-tier round graduated-size cake was decorated with scroll-work, lilies of the valley and fresh flower arrangements between the tiers. The cake was topped by a silver figure of the Cana Symbol. The couple plan to reside in Destin, Fla. TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA. LA THE COURIER, DECEMBER 20, 1998 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED DOMANGUE-PITRE Phebe Ann Domangue and Nathan Joseph Pitre were married at noon Nov. 7, 1998, at St. Eloi Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Eric and Veronica Domangue of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Joseph and Winnie Domangue, and the late Kenton and Odette Champagne. Parents of the groom are Dennis Pitre and Kathleen Quick of Centerville. He is the grandson of Joseph and Melva Quick, Luby Pitre and the late Francis Pitre. The couple were united in a double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. She carried a bouquet of plum roses and cream carnations accented with baby's breath and greenery. Serving in the wedding were Anastasia Porche, maid of honor; Michelle Brunet, Kim LeMaster, Brandi Dumas, Chelsealea and Melissa lzaguirre, maids; and Chrissie Champagne, flower girl. Benji Rogers was the best man; Chad and Jarod Quick, Brian Boquet, Isaiah Domangue and Jimmy Baudain, groomsmen; Kevin Quick and Zebulun Domangue, ushers; and Seth Quick, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the Krewe of Aphrodite Hall. The couple plan to reside in Houma. LIRETTE-DUGAS Colleen Elizabeth Lirette and Clark Joseph Dugas were married at 2 p.m. Nov. 7, 1998, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. The bride is the daughter of Emos and Judy Lirette of Chauvin. She is the gra nddaughter of the late Wallace and Thelma Lafont, Wiley Lirette and the late Bernice H. Lirette. Parents of the groom are Clark J. and Claudette D. Dugas of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Addie and Hazel Domangue, Eoria H. Dugas and the late Lucius H. Dugas Sr. Rev. Frederic Brunet officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal gown of white satin that featured a fitted bodice accented with beaded lace appliques, long sleeves, sweetheart neckline edged inpearls and sequins and softly-gathered skirt accented with lace appliques and detailed with a scalloped lace hemline that flowed to a cathedral-length train. Her pearl and crystal tiara held a double-tier, fingertip-length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a cascading bouquet of magnolias and roses accented with pearl hearts and entwined with her mother's rosary. Serving in the weddin were Leslie LeBlanc, matron of honor; Caprise LeBlanc, Kim Kreamer, Rochelle Bourg and Desiree Dugas, maids; Lyndsey Moran, junior maid; and Jennifer Dugas, flower girl. Mark Linson was the best man; Brian LeBlanc, Chris Domangue, Darren Porche and Lee Dugas, groomsmen; Matthew LeBlanc, junior groomsman; Jeremy Griffin, usher; and Scott Sevin, ring bearer. A reception was given by the br ide's parents at the Ward 7 Citizens Club. The nine-tier, heart-shaped cake featured fanciful string work, cornelli lace, confection roses in navy and yellow, lacy filigree stairways connecting to four satellite cakes, and illuminated glass church and was topped with a traditional bride and groom. The groom's German chocolate cake was shaped like a redfish with the inscription, "Your fishing days are over." The couple plan to reside in Chauvin. BAHEL-STUDER Tania Ann Babel and James John Studer were married at 1:30 p.m. Nov.7, 1998, at Our Lady Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Royal Palm Beach, Fla. The bride a former resident of Houma, is the daughter of Thomas J. and Nada K Bahel Sr. of Lake Worth, Fla. She is the granddaughter of Katherine L Hall, & the late Charles P. Hall, Ann M. Nichols and the late Raymond Nichols. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Rodney McFarland of Belleville, Ohio. The Rev. Edmond Szpeig officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal floor-length gown that featured a dropped waist, rifted bodice of lace a ccented with beads and sequins, and a cathedral-length train. Her headpiece was a spray of orchids accented with baby's breath. She carried a cascading bouquet of or chids and white roses accented with English ivy. Serving in the wedding were Jennifer Cline Gregg, matron of honor; Debra Saimela Martin, maid; and Ashley Jane and Shannon Lynn Studer, flower girls. Walter Ader was the best man; and Thomas John Bahel Jr., groomsman. The reception was given by the bride's parents at the couple's home. The cake was a three-tier traditional confection. The couple plan to reside in Loxahatchee, Fla. BABIN-CARLOS Cathy Laverne Babin and Christopher Patrick Carlos were married at 7 p.m. Nov. 6, 1998, at Maria Immacolata Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Dale F. and Laverne S. Babin Sr. of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mark Babin Sr., the late Ethel Babin, Mrs. Raymond Savoie and the late Mr. Savoie. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Patrick Carlos of Houma. He is the grandson of Mrs. A J. Hurley, the late Mr. Hurley, Thelma Carlos and the late Randolph Carlos Sr. The Rev. Larry Cavelle and Deacon Doug Authement officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a blush A-line formal gown that featured a square neckline with beadwork on the bodice and hemline of dress. Her headpiece was a crown that held an elbow-length veil of bridal illusion. She c arried a clutch bouquet of one dozen pink-tipped cream roses tied with ribbons. Serving in the wedding were Michelle Hebert, maid of honor; Melisa Brooks, Robyn Grabert, Toby Trahan and Tina Fister, maids; and Alexis Renee Babin, flower girl. Terrell Brooks was the best man; Craig LeCompte, Buster Bergeron, Tommy Trahan and Jay Fister, groomsmen; and Joey Aucoin and Timmy Pellegrin, ushers. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. The three-tier, basket-weave cake was accented with fresh flowers. The groom's cake featured a "Bud light" motif. The couple plan to reside in Houma. MADSON-CROCHET Marinda Madson and Brad Patrick Crochet were married at 5 p.m. Oct 31, 1998, at Benton Chapel at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. The bride is the daughter of Johan and Lynda Madson of Nashville. She is the granddaughter of W. T. and Lucille Phillips. Parents of the groom are Glenn M. and Patricia Hornsby Crochet of Montegut. He is the grandson of the late Irby and Margaret Hornsby, Miller J. Crochet and the late Lois Hebert Crochet. The couple exchanged vows at a double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her parents. The bride wore a diamond white A-line formal silk gown that fea tured short sleeves and a chapel-length train. Her matching headpiece was accented with silk flowers. She carried a large nosegay of deep purple, off-white and coral flowers accented with greenery. Serving in the wedding were Lori P. Jones, matron of honor; Johan P. Madson, man of honor; and Kathleen Anne Crochet, flower girl. Matthew Larose was the best man; Lee Crochet, Glenn Crochet Jr. and Paul San Soucie, groomsmen; Wade Phillips and Phillip Jones, ushers; and Dylan Platz, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the Vanderbilt Univeristy Refectory. The three-tier round champagne cake was accented with. ivory frosting and fresh flowers. The groom's chocolate cake featured a computer motif and the fraternity symbols for Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia. The couple plan to reside in Portland, Ore. WILLS-BARBER Carisa Jane Wills and Timothy Joseph Barber were married at 11 a.m. Dec. 5, 1998, at Liberty Family Center in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Jessica Falcon Auenson of Morgan City, and Tim J. Wills of Pensacola, Fla. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold M. Falcon, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Wills. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Larry Eschete and the late Melvin Parfait He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Horace P itre, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Antoine Parfait The Rev. Simon Hebert officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Celeste Bourg, matron of honor; Jessica Savoie, maid of honor; and Courtney and April Barker, flower girls. Mike Jennies was the best man; and Bob Wills, groomsman. A reception was given by the couple's family and friends at the fellowship hall of Liberty Family Center. The couple plan to reside in Thibodaux. VOISIN-DUPLECHIN Sandi Voisin and Aaron Frederick Duplechin were married at 2 p.m. Nov. 14, 1998, at First Baptist Church in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Ricky and Cheryl Voisin of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs Leroy Kraemer, and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Voisin. Parents of the groom are Frederick and Debra Duplechin of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Cleveland and Laura Marcel, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Duplechin. Brother Glen Wentworth officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal white beaded gown. Her matching headpiece held a veil of bridal illusion. She carried a bouquet of white magnolias accented with ivy. Serving in the wedding we re Kim Voisin, maid of honor; Wendy Hodges, Maggie Guidry, Jessica Pit, June Wilson and Laura Duplechin, maids; and Lexy Rister, flower girl. Derek Duplechin was the best man; Benjy Robichaux, Keith Stacom, Chris Pitts, Nick Taylor and Jamie Owens, groomsmen; Roy Kraemer and Randy Alfred, ushers; and Claude Barras III, ring bearer. A reception was given by bride's parents at the Bayou Cane Fire Station. The traditional four-tier white cake was octagon shaped. The couple plan to reside in Schriever. ELLENDER-BLALOCK Callie Marie Ellender and Anthony Paul Blalock, M.D., were marred at 1 p.m. Nov. 7, 1998, at St Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Valarae Bates and Michael Ellender, both of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray LeCompte, and Allen J. Ellender, M.D., and Mrs. Allen J. Ellender. Parents of the groom are Paul and Mary Blalock of Jackson. He is the grandson of Mildred Blalock, the late Paul Blalock, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Bordelon. The Rev. Charles Thevis officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her parents. The bride wore a traditional sleeveless natural silk gown that featured a basque waist beaded re-embroidered alencon lace and a semi-cathedral train accented with a silk bow and rosettes at back. Her silk rosette wreath headpiece secured a waist-length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a bouquet of mixed roses accented with hydrangea and sage. Serving in the wedding were Valarae Bates, matron of honor; Julie Ellender, maid of honor; Becky Lege, Allyson Bright, Erin O'Friel, Rita Courville, Jahnette DeBlanc and Pilar Blanco, maids; and Sarah LeCompe and Carly Ellender, flower girls. Matthew Blalock was the best man; Chip Blalock, Mike Sutherland, M.D., Novis Guidry, M.D., Paul Zimmerman, Luke Lumpkin and Charlie Diehl, groomsmen; Jamie and Richard Ellender, Maurice Prince, M.D., and Foster Kordisch, M.D., ushers; and Jacob Waitz, ring bearer. A reception was held at Town Hall. The white three-tier fondue caramel pecan and strawberry filled cake featured accents of fresh rose sand hydrangeas. The couple plan to reside in Lafayette. BIANCA-BHATIA Gina Marie Bianca and Devinder Singh Bhatia, M.D., were married at 7 p.m. Dec. 5, 1998, at Church of the Most Holy Name of Jesus in New Orleans. The bride is the daughter of Anthony Joseph Bianca of Houma and the late Debroah Beer Bianca. She is the granddaughter of Lena Lala Beer, the late William Beer, Henrietta Bianca and the late Anthony S. Bianca. Paren ts of the groom are Sandra Louise Bhatia and the late Pritarn Singh Bhatia, Ph.D. He is the grandson of the late Dorothy Kozak, Gobind Singh.and Laxmi Devi Bhatia. The Rev. Schotte officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a silk and satin sleeveless ballgown featured a fitted scoopneck bodice accented with jewels, back satin covered buttons and accents of jewels on the back neckline. Her jewel-covered headpiece held a cathedral-length veil of bridal tulle accented with scattered jewels. She carried a cascading bouquet of Anna roses, white roses and pink sweet-heart roses accented with white freesia, greenery and sheer candle light ribbon. Serving in the wedding were Jennifer Walker, maid of honor; Stacy Flynn, Brigette Duhe, Bonnie Bianca, Marsha Sperier, Kim Wright, Ravi Bhatia and Tej Bhatia, maids; Morgan Alexis Bhatia, junior maid; and Lauren Pansegrau, flower girl. Lester Frank was the best man; Brett Bianca, Forest Wall, M.D., Sam Money, M.D., Mangesh Oza, M.D., Michael Trotter, M.D. Larry Watts M.D.- and Timothy Pansegrau, M.D..groomsmen; Henry Merritt, Michael Merritt, Craig Cass and Ray Peacock, ushers; and Reed Pansegrau and Taylor Money, ring bearers. A reception was given by the bride's father at the Omni Royal Orleans' G rand Salon Ball Room. The six-tier buttercrearn raspberry filled cake featured white almond rolled fondant and was accented with fresh and sugar roses. The couple plan to reside in Charlotte, N.C. CORDELL-BIANCA Bonnie Jean Cordell and Brett Michael Bianca were married at 2 p.m. Oct 10, 1998, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly. The bride is the daughter of David and Karen Cordell of Port Allen. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolen C. Tregre of Thibodaux, and Mr. and Mrs. Orville E. Cordell of Kenner. Parents of the groom are Anthony J. Bianca of Houma and the late Deborah B. Bianca. He is the grandson of Lena Lala Beer of New Orleans, the late William Beer, Mrs. Anthony S. Bianca of New Orleans and the late Mr. Bianca. The Rev. Roy Manen officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a white raw silk sheath gown that featured long, tapered sleeves, off-the-shoulder neckline, fitted bodice accented with Alencon lace, pearls and sequins and a detachable cathedral-length train. Her fingertip-length veil illusion was secured by a raw silk headband embellished Alencon lace, pearls and sequins that were hand-appliqued by the bride's mother. She carried a nosegay of white and blush ro ses, orchids and stephanotis held in a silver tussie mussie. The bride also carried a mother of pearl rosary that belonged to her great-grandmother. Serving in the wedding were Mischa Mury, matron of honor; Sheryl Lee, maid of honor, Erin Cordell, Gina Bianco, Tanya Thomas and Tressa Melancon, maids; Megan Tregre, junior maid; and Elena Mesa, flower girl. Robert Rembert was the best man; Shane Broussard, Jearl McCall, Christopher Cordell and Michael Cordell, groomsmen; Michael Merritt and Donald J. Melancon Jr., ushers and Jack Hebert, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at Lod Cook Alumni Center in Baton Rouge. The four-tier round graduated-size cake was decorated with scroll work lillies of the valley and fresh flower arrangements between the tiers. The cake was topped by a silver figure of the Cana Symbol. The couple plan to reside in Destin, Fla.