MARRIAGES: THE COURIER, TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA JANUARY - MARCH 2001 Contributed by Lou Landry ********************************************** 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, JANUARY 7, 2001 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED KRAMER-DESLATTE Lisa Ann Kramer and Keith James Deslatte were married at 2 p.m. Sept 16, 2000, at St Louis Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Kramer of Bourg. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Kramer Sr., and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Duet Sr. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Keith Deslatte of Gibson. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Deslatte, and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Guillot Jr. The Rev. Thomas Bouterie officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Tessa Amouville, maid of honor; Teri Kramer, Brandi Deslatte, Jennifer Marceaux and Bridget White, maids; Gwen Kramer, junior maid; and Hannah Burgess, flower girl. Jeremy , Spears was the best man; Shane Willis, Spencer Bergeron Jr., Carlos Cano and Brett Guillory, groomsmen; and James Duet ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the Evergreen Lions Cajun Center. The couple will reside in Gibson. VERRETT-HARRELL Naomi Verrett of Houma and Todd Harrell of Houma were married at 2 p.m. Oct 8, 2000, at Temple of Praise in Hou ma. The bride is the daughter of Dale Isbell of Ville Platte and Howard Verrett of Houma. Parents of the groom are Cheryl P. Harrell and the late James Paul Harrell. The Rev. Kirkland Martin officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her stepdaughter, Madison Harrell, and daughter, Miah Harrell. The bride wore a sheer and satin formal gown that featured a white sash over the arm. Serving in the wedding were Melissa Dawn Case, matron of honor; and Summer Callen, maid of honor. Harry Clay Robinson was the best man; and David Verret, groomsman. A reception was given by the couple at the Bayou Cane Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall. The three-der white traditional cake featured rose and burgundy flowers. The couple will reside in Houma. MARCEL-SHOULTZ Kathie Marcel of Houma and Dean Shoultz of Houma were married at 4 p.m. Dec. 12, 2000, at the Sandal's Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Gerald and Mary Marcel of Houma. She is the granddaughter of the late Claude and Francis Boudreaux, and the late Nolan and Lucille Marcel. Parents of the groom are Brenda and Paul Shoultz Sr. of Covington. He is the grandson of Jim and Maxine Ellis of Macolmb, Ill., and the late James Shoultz, The Rev. Ambrose Hind officiated at the double-ring ceremony. The couple will reside in Houma. CLAUSE-VOISIN Rebekah Lynn Clause and Brian Anthony Voisin were married at 7 p.m. Sept. 22, 2000, at First United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Lester and Fannie Clause of Houma. She is the granddaughter of the late Marcus and Rose Reid, Anderson Clause and the late Inez Clause. Parents of the groom are Bonnie and Russell Voisin Jr. of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Ivy and Junetta Boudreaux, Mildred Voisin and the late Russell Voisin. The Rev. Tim Lawson officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a sleeveless formal satin and lace gown that featured a fitted lace bodice accented with pearls and appliques, a high illusion neckline with wedding-band collar and a satin skirt that flowed into a cathedral-length train. Her headband of white roses with pearl accents held a cathedral-length veil of bridal illusion. Serving in the wedding were Susan Richard Clause and Donnalee Clause Clubb, matrons of honor; Tina Clause, Elizabeth Gautreaux, Renee Chauvin and Michelle Dardeau, maids; Brittany Chauvin and Taylor Clause, junior maids; and Claire Boudreaux, flower girls. Joshua Voisin was the best man; Brent Voisin, Lester Clause Jr.,'Danny Clause, Dale Cook, Bart Voisin and Keith Bourg, groomsmen; Kristopher Cheramie, junior groomsmen; Oscar Gautreaux Jr. and Michael Clubb, ushers; and Chase Clause, ring bearer. The reception was given by the couple's parents at the Houma Municipal Auditorium. The three-tier traditional cake was decorated with peach and white roses. The groom's cake featured a golf and bowling motif. The couple will reside in Houma. CUNNINGHAM-SCHMIDT Tiffany M. Cunningham and Michael E. Schmidt were married at 2 p.m. Oct. 21, 2000, at Plantation Inn in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Errol and Margaret Cunningham of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Irene L. Breaux, the late Curtis Breaux, and the late Edwin and Nora Cunningham. Parents of the groom are Carl and Carol Gerow, and Fred and Laurie Schmidt of New York. Justice of the Peace Johnny Belinda Eschete officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Katrina Doiron, matron of honor Tommie Angel, maid of honor; Susan Aucoin, Julie Baker and Debbie Basele, maids; and Jennifer Doiron, flower girl. Jason Richards was the best man; Todd Stockton, Kevin Cunningham and Hobie Cunningham, groomsmen; and Chance Aucoin, ring bearer. A reception was given by t he bride's parents at Plantation Inn. The couple will reside in Anchorage, Alaska. HADDAD-BARROIS Carolyn Rita Haddad and Johnny Peter Barrios were married at 1 p.m. Nov. 18, 2000, at Melvin's Restaurant. The bride is the daughter of Stephen and Yvonne Haddad of Houma. She is the granddaughter of the late George and Florida Haddad and the late Cliifford and Camillle Naquin. Parents of the groom are the late Clemille and Annie Barios. Judge Jude Maddeus Fanguy officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a candlelight lace silk gown that featured a dropped waist adorned with beaded candlelight pearls. She carried a clutch bouquet of cream roses, cream stock, baby's breath and English ivy. Serving in the wedding were Olivia Marie Haddad, maid of honor; and Ashley Kay Haddad, maid. Ian Joseph Barrios was the best man; Jared Michael Haddad, groomsman; and Bryan Paul Haddad, Brent Stephen Haddad and Jason Matthew Haddad, ushers. A reception was held at the restaurant. The four-tier ivory cake featured columns between the tiers and was decorated with clusters of ivory roses and strands of pearls. The couple will reside in Houma. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ~~~~~~~~~~~ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JANUARY 14, 2001 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED BOURGEOIS-CHAUVIN Emily Louise Bourg eois and Benji Paul Chauvm were married Oct 15, 2000, at The Balcony in Metairie. The bride is the daughter of Julie and F J. Bourgeois Jr. of Lockport and June and Dennis Creech of Shreveport She is the granddaughter of Margie and Nelson Dupre Sr. of Chacahoula, Anna Bourgeois of Lockport and Juanita Creech of Bastrop. Parents of the groom are Susie and C.J. Chauvin of Lockport. He is the grandson of Blanche Tortorich of Houma and Wilma Chauvin of Lockport Judge Frank Dodson officated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her stepfather, F J. Bourgeois Jr., and her father, Dennis Creech. Serving in the wedding were Monique Guidroz, maid of honor; Dawn Dupre, Dana Dupre, Marcy Gaudin, Katie Bourgeois, Mia Dufrene, Jamie Adams and Terin Dupre, maids; and Lexie Rister, flower girl. Casey Chauvin was the best man; Rodney Guidroz, Jai Guidry, Aaron Bourgeois, Trey Bourgeois, Joshua Liner, Cody Babin, Gary Gautreaux and David Massey, groomsmen; Jude Davaine, ring bearer; and Chris Grabert usher. The couple plan to reside in Houston, TX. BABIN-HENRY Jennifer Babin and Corey Henry were married at 7 p.m. Sept. 15, 2000 at St. Joseph Catholic Chu rch. The bride is the daughter of Anita and Leeroy Babin Jr. of Chauvin. Parents of the groom are Bob and Phylis Henry of Chauvin. The Rev. Frederic Brunet officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in Marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal white.sleeveless princess-styled gown that featured a fitted bodice of embroidered French lace with a dropped waist and a softly-gathered tulle skirt Her beaded crown held a finger-tip length double-tier veil of bridal illusion She carried a clutch bouquet of white roses accented with greenery. Serving in the wedding were Megan Babin, maid of honor; Amy Henry, Emiy Stouftlet, Sandie LaBauve, Nickie Beuch and Jessican McElroy, maids; and Ava Stoufflet, flower girl. Toby Henry was the best man; Paul Babin, Robert Stouffiet, Chris Landry, Wes Thibodeaux and Derrat Dupre Jr., groomsmen; Robbie Ledet and Patrick Chauvin, ushers; and Joel Lyons Jr., ring bearer. A reception was held at the Ward 7 Hall. The couple will reside in Chauvin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, JANUARY 21, 2001 MARRIAGES ANNOUNCED BASCLE-LIRETTE Renee Bascle and Bradly Lirette were married at 2 p.m. Nov. 18, 2000, at St Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Donald and Mercedes Bascle of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Stella Leonard of Houma, the late Adles Leonard, and the late Marion and Irma Bascle. Parents of the groom are Larry Lirette and Barbara Smith of Houma. He is the grandson of Marion Thomas of Houma, the late John Thomas, Enola Lirette of Dularge and the late Wilvan Lirette. The Rev. Michael Bergeron and Deacon Daniel Basele officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father and son, Dylan Freyou. The bride wore a traditional gown of silhouette matte satin that featured pearl beaded edging, V-neckline, long fitted sleeves and skirt with a large beaded window pane and cathedral-length train that featured transparent lace bands down the train. Her headed crown held a waist-length veil of bridal illusion with pearl accents. She carried a traditional bouquet of magnolias accented with gold beads and greenery. Serving in the wedding were Michelle LeBoeuf, rnatron of honor; Stace Marrietta, maid of honor; Liz Dupre, Pamela Bascle, Melissa Marcel and Eva Smith, maids; and Taylor Lirette, flower girl. John Babin was the best man; Chad Smith, Kevin Bascle, Ryan Basele, Daniel Parks Sr. and Merlin "Butch" LeBouef Jr., grooms men; Richard Autin and Willie Lirette, ushers; and Dylan Freyou, ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple at the Bayou Cane Hall. The four-tier cake featured chocolate frosting with ivory rosebuds and, columns separating the tiers. The groom's cake featured a mock city with four porcelain houses and two fire trucks. The couple will reside in Houma. TRAHAN-ALVIS Koti J. Trahan and Burnell C. Alvis were married at 4 p.m. Dec. 16, 2000, at Greater New Salem Baptist Church in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Roland Trahan of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Clarence Trahan, Jean Williams, and Rufus and Iva Redman, all of Houma. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Vernon C. Alvis. The Rev. Harold V. Rousell officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal white knee length gown. Her headpiece of white flowers held a short white veil. She carried a bouquet of white flowers. Serving in the wedding were Kristen Parker, maid of honor; Estiva Redman, Kina Alvis and Shamekia Sauceberry, maids; Chelsie Howard, junior maid; and Amber Alvis, Megan Reed and Morgan Reed, flower girls. Nicholas Alvis was the best man; Chris Griffin, Kenneth Wallis and Vernon Alvis Jr., groomsmen; Peter Alvis Jr., junior groomsman; and Cody Howard, ring bearer. A reception was given by t he couple's families at the church annex. The three-der traditional cake featured purple flowers, white doves and bells. The groom's cake featured an airbrushed Much Love Records logo. The couple will reside in Houma. CORREA-CREEL Liana Patricia Correa of Medellin, Columbia, South America, and Kevin Patrick Creel of Houma were married at 7 p.m. Dec. 27, 2000, at Shield of God Ministries in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Bernardo and Myriam Vasquez Correa of Medellin, Columbia. She is the granddaughter of the late Bernardo and Ines Gonzalez Correa and the late Francisco and Blanca Lope Vasquez. Parents of the groom are Franklin H. and Helen Porche Creel of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Ben J. and Effie Hardie Creel and the late James J. and Elvire LeBoeuf Porche. The Rev. Lawrence E. Faciane officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by Robert T. Nutter, the groom's nephew. The bride wore a formal gown of white chiffon over taffeta that featured a fitted bodice adorned with lace appliques and sprinkled with seed pearls and vacaille beads, a high neckline of illusion and leg-o-mutton sleeves with beaded lace appliques. The skirt was surrounded with matching lace appliques and the train was decorated to the waist with the same appliques. A lace appliqued cap ac cented with seed pearls held her double-tier fingertip-length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a round bouquet of white roses accented with red and white ribbon loops and greenery. Serving in the wedding were Elvire Creel Nutter, matron of honor; and Hardie D. Creel, best man. A reception was given by the groom's parents at the home of William and Elvire Creel Nutter. The two-tier cake was adorned with white roses and angels and separated with columns. A cherub fountain surrounded by flowers was between the tiers and the cake was topped with miniature bride and groom. The couple will reside in Miami, Fla. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA. LA THE COURIER, JANUARY 28, 2001 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED WILLIAMS-AUTHEMENT Bunnie M. Williams and Corey John Authement were married Dec.16, 2000, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. The bride is the daughter of Mitchell and Myra Compeaux, and Jimmie and Janell Williams. She is the granddaughter of Rosemary Galliano, the late Ernest Galliano, and the late Prentiss and Venecia Williams. Parents of the groom are Dean and Sally Authement. He is the grandson of Druby and Thelma Authement, and the late Pierre and Beulah Oubre. The Rev. Brendan Foley officiated at the ceremony in which th e bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Ginger Picou, matron of honor; Christie Duet, Melanie Vegas, Hope Duet, Courtney LeBoeuf, Jaime Liner and Tissylyn Dominique, maids; and Mia and Maggie Compeaux, flower girls. Ched Authement was the best man; Brandon Grezaffi, Donnie Verdin, Jeff Pilieger, Britt Coyle, Todd Bergeron and Jason Williams, groomsmen; Rodney Lirette and Jeramie Liner, ushers; and Avery Dupre, ring bearer. A reception was held at the Youth Center in Cut Off, The couple will reside in Houma. VIZIER-GALLIANO Lacy Vizier and Jude Galliano were married Dec. 1, 2000, at Golden Meadow United Methodist Church. The bride is the daughter of Dane and Anna Vizier of Galliano. Parents of the groom are Scott and Donna Galliano of Larose. GUILBEAU-NAQUIN Cortney Guilbeau and Jason Naquin were married Nov. 18, 2000, at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Floyd and Mona Guilbeau. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Guilbeau, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Rousse Sr. Parents of the groom are Lorraine A. and Rene Naquin Jr. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Rene Naquin Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Gauthreaux. The Rev. Shenan Boquet officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by he r father. Serving in the wedding were Ashley Harrison, maid of honor; Mitzi Zeller, Theresa Barrilleaux, Lauren Morales, Katie Naquin, Robin Naquin, Brandi Pennison and Brittany Naquin, maids; and Abby Filce, flower girl. Shane Zeller was the best man; Corey Zeller, Cory Clement, Randy LeBlanc, Brian Wilson, Jason Gilfour, Garrett Arceneaux and R. Tyler Guilbeau, groomsmen; Eric Larson and Vemell Coleman, ushers; and Blake Guilbeau, ring bearer. A reception was held at the Larose Civic Center. The couple will reside in Thibodaux. PRICE-DUPRE Kasi Lynn Price of Chauvin and Jude Anthony Dupre of Montegut were married at 2 p.m. Nov. 25, 2000 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Chauvin. The bride is the daughter of Carla and Norris Price Jr. of Chauvin. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs Linwood Lirette Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Price Sr., all of Chauvin. Parents of the groom are Teralee Duet Conway of Houma and Lee Dupre of Montegut. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Terrance Duet of Bourg, and Mr. and Mrs. Norris Dupre of Pointe-aux-Chenes. The Rev. Brunet officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Betsy Dupre, maid of honor; Lindsey Trahan, Jessica Piazza, NeigeThibodeaux, Laci Pellegrin, Dawn Hebert, Rachael Hebert a nd Yvette Duet, maids; Alexis Pellegrin, junior maid; and Klah Naquin, flower girl. Ronnie Hutchinson was the bestman; Trey Hutchinson, Brandon Folse, Tracy Champagne, Ricky Melancon, Rusty Price, Kiley Trahan and Jessie Guidry Jr., groomsmen; Patrick Lirette and Danny Dupre, ushers; and Nathan Van Amburg, ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple's parents at St Ann Community Center. The couple plan to reside in Chauvin. GUIDRY-CHERAMIE Daphne Guidry and Rowdy Cheramie were married Nov. 17, 2000, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bradley Guidry. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Danos, and Mr. and Mrs. Norman Guidry. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. James Cheramie. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Levy Cheramie, and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Smith. The Rev. Dean Danos officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Brooke Guidry, maid of honor; Kristy Bruce, Mia Ledet, Katrina Cheramie, Trish Pitre, Hailey Danos, Aledia Ledet, Nikki Ougel and Hillary Comeaux, maids; and Meagan LeBlanc and Kaitlyn Danos, flower girls. Emmett Bruce was the best man; Mike Danos, Logan Callahan, Timmy Plaisance, Dwayne Bruce, Shawn Cheramie, Glenn Danos, Tory Lee and Pete Cherami e, groomsmen; and Frank Terrebonne and Wade Guidry. A reception was held at the Youth Center in Cut Off. The couple will reside in Cut Off. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 11, 2001 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED HARMS-DEMOSS Brigitte Marie Harms, M.D., and Richard Douglas DeMoss, M.D., both of Jacksonville, Fla., were married Dec. 30, 2000, at English Turn Golf and Country Club in New Orleans. The bride is the daughter of Larry Harms and Kathleen Harms, M.D., of New Orleans, formerly of Houma. She is the granddaughter of the Honorable Guadalupe Montecillo and the late Mayor Jesus Montecillo. The mother of the groom is Paulette Winslett and her stepfather is Earnest Winslett of Mandeville. He is the grandson of Paul Beuer. The couple will reside in Jacksonville. THIBODEAUX-MARCEL April Thibodeaux and Corey Marcel, both of Houma, were married at 1:30 p.m. Jan. 20, 2001, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Thibodeaux of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Thibodeaux of Houma, and Mr. and Mrs. Willie Luke of Dulac. Parents of the groom are Francis Marcel and Nettie Chisholm of Houma. He is the grandson of Oliver Marcel. The Rev. Paul D esch officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Patty Marcel, matron of honor; Yvette Mutz, Charmaine Bergeron, Dawn Luke and Denise Cabanilla, maids; and Patrice Luke, flower girl. Paul Marcel was the best man; Jason Robichaux, Curly Bergeron, Corey Thibodeaux and Howard Fitch, groomsmen; Kendall Martinez, junior groomsman; and Kodie St. John, ring bearer. A reception was held at the Evergreen Cajun Center. The couple will reside in Houma. AVET-COMPTON Traci Lynn Avet and David Compton were married on Oct. 31, 2000, at The Mounts Botanical Gardens. The bride is the daughter of Connie Bunch Pellegrin and Donald J. Avet Jr. She is the granddaughter of Jr. She is the granddauter of Lorraine G. Bunch, the late Richard Otis Bunch, and Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Avet Sr., all of Houma. Parents of the groom are Lynwood and Gayle Compton of Princeton, W.V. DANOS-SISSAC Danielle Terese Danos and Steven Joseph Sissac were married Friday, Jan. 5, 2001, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Cut Off. The bride is the daughter of Wade and Donna Danos of Cut Off. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Whitney Adarns Jr. of Cut Off, and Mr. and Mrs. Harris Danos of Houma. Parents of the groom are Sidney and Vilma Sissac of Houma. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Sissac Jr. of Chalmette, and Rosa Polini of Kenner and the late Luis Polini. Monsignor Francis Legendre officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Amy Wunstell, maid of honor; and Anna Marie Cabirac, Amy Cedatol, Tissie LeBlanc, Tanya Vizier, Annette Blanchard and Michelle Sissac, maids. Scott Sissac was the best man; William Henry, Barrett Danos, Kendall Griffin, Brent Lapeze, Jerome Blanchard and Michael Danigole, groomsmen; Aaron Griffin and Jason Lapeze, ushers; and Alexander Adams, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the Cut Off Youth Center. The couple will reside in Cut Off. ROTH-JOHN Faye Elizabeth Roth and Todd Michael John were married Jan. 16, 2001, in Nassau, Bahamas. The bride is the daughter of Harry and Faye Roth. She is the grand-daughter of the late Richard M. Jones, Shirley Jones, the late Jewel F. Roth and Kathryn Roth. Parents of the groom are Donna and Carol John Jr. He is the grandson of the late Carol John Sr., Irene John and Lloyd and Ivonne Dagenhardt. The Rev. A. DeWitt Hutcheson officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Shirley Roth, maid of honor; and Bri dgett Dagenhardt, maid. Carol John was the best man and Robert Roth, groomsman. The couple will reside in Houma. TOUPS-VERDIN Martha Claire Toups and Tyron Adam Verdin were married Nov. 24, 2000, at St. Joseph Co-cathedral. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Toups. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester J. Toups and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Toups. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Verdin. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Lovell, the late Eva Marcel and Paul Enos Verdin. He is the step-grandson of Allen Marcel. The Rev. Oscar Solis officiated at the ceremony, in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Sara Day Foret, matron of honor; Ann Harris and Tina Taylor, maids; and Ashlyn Naquin, flower girl. Lester Naquin III was the best man, Gawain Vicknair and Thomas Vice, groomsmen; Adam Foret and Landon Naquin, ring bearers; and George M. Toups and Stephen Toups, ushers. A reception was given at the Bayou Country Club in Thibodaux. The couple will reside in Houma. DONOS-LOUQUE Madeline E. Danos and Richard J. Louque Jr. were married on October 6, 2000, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Church. The bride is the daughter of Gilbert J. and Pamela "Pam" Danos of Mathews. She is the granddaughter of the late Sidney Caillouet Sr., Eve Caillouet of Mathews, and the late Mae and Patrick Danos Sr. Parents of the groom are Carol and Richard Louque Sr. of Chackbay. He is the grandson of the late Jeanne and Kearney Louque Sr. and the late Cleore and Cecile Chiasson of Chackbay. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Jamie Lynn Danos, maid of honor; Jessica Danos, Ella Bourg, Sara Cressionie, Amber Danos and Windy Chiasson, bridesmaids; and Julia Danos, flower girl. Aaron Louque was the best man; A. J. LeBouef Jr., Robbie Chiasson, Jamie Rome, David Ledet Jr. and Mikey Boudreaux,. groomsmen; Jacob Benoit, ring bearer; and Harry Danos and Donald Chiasson, ushers. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the American Legion Hall in Raceland. The couple will reside in Chackbay. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, FEBRUARY 18, 2001 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED ROTH-JOHN Faye Elizabeth Roth and Todd Michael John were married Jan.16, 2001, in Nassau, Bahamas. The bride is the daughter of Harry and Faye Roth. She is the granddaughter of the late Richard M. Jones, Shirley Jones, the late Jewel F. Roth and Kathryn Roth. Parents of the groom are Carol John Jr. and Donna John. He is the grandson of the late Carol John Sr., Irene John and, Lloyd and Ivonne Dagenhardt. The Rev. A. DeWitt Hutcheson officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Shirley Roth, maid of honor; and Bridgett Dagenhardt, maid. Carol John was the best man and Robert Roth, groomsman. The couple will reside in Houma. RUTLEDGE-LECOMPTE Paula Rutledge and Christopher LeCompte, both of Houma, were married at 1 p.m. Jan. 6, 2001, at St. Francis de Sales Cathedral in Houma. The bride is the daughter of James and Judie Rutledge of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Jackson "Sarge" and Paula Rutledge of Houma, and the late James and Aglia Carlos. Parents of the groom are Gail and, Philip LeCompte Jr. of Houma. He is the grandson of Ruth and Philip LeCompte Sr. of Houma, and the late Carl and Mildred Winders. Monsignor Joseph Latino officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her parents. The bride wore a formal gown of silhouette satin that featured a fitted bodice of pearl-beaded lace, a portrait neckline, short sleeves and a box-pleated skirt with a cathedral-length train accented with covered buttons. Her flowered crown held a finger-tip-length veil of bridal illusion with ribbon accents. She carried a round bouquet of pink and cranberry roses accented with hydrangeas and entwined with her mother's rosary. Serving in the wedding were Stephanie Bergeron, matron of honor; and Troy Williams, best man. A reception was given by the couple's parents at the home of the groom's parents. The three-tier butter creme cake was adorned with gossamer lace an placed in individual wrought iron stands decorated with pink jubilee roses and ivy. The groom's chocolate cake featured a fisherman in a boat. The couple will reside in Houma. SHELTON-BOUDREAUX Edie L. Shelton and Kurt M. Boudreaux were married at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, 2000, at St. Anthony Church. The bride is the daughter of Philip and Toni Shelton of Houma. She is the granddaughter of LeRoy and Mona Songe, the late Edward Shelton and Esther Shelton. The groom is the son of Audie and Amanda Boudreaux of Houma. He is the grandson of Dennis and Mary Hebert, and the late Wallace and Irene Boudreaux. The Rev. Gerard Hayes officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Kristy K Buquet, matron of honor; Raeanne Lambert, Tracey Boudreaux, Courtney Foret, Danielle Guabert, Lena Burges and Crystal Guidry, maids; and Maygan A. Shelton, flower girl. Shane Babin was the best man; Jason Benoit, Lee Shelton, Roger Krame r, Todd Knoblock, James Burgess and Ronnie Buquet, groomsmen; Fred Touchet and Dan Rivette, ushers; and Dan Rivette Jr., ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's parents at Bayou Cane Hall. WILLIAMS-STEWART Janine Mesha Williams of Houma and Jon Telrik Stewart of Baton Rouge were married at 6 p.m. Dec. 23, 2000, at the Houma Shrine Club in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Charita Verrett and Melvin Williams Sr. of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Helen Verrett Sr. of Houma, the late Mr. Verrett, and Mr. and Mrs. Lawyer Williams Sr. of Houma. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Jr. of Baton Rouge. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Al Green, John Stewart Sr.. of Baton Rouge,and the late Joenicy Stewart. Justice of the Peace Kenneth Hamner officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Ronnie Verrett Sr. The bride wore an empire-waist satin gown adorned in beaded Alencon lace on the bodice and sleeves. The chapel-length train was trimmed with beaded lace. Her head-piece was a rhinestone tiara. Her flowers were fresh red and white roses accented with baby's breath. Serving in the wedding were Anitra Boyd, matron of honor; Jacqueline Young, maid of honor; Tan Yeake Johnson, Danielle Williams, Marylon Jones and Keidra Stewar t, maids. Jalita Williams and Y'Kea Tembers, junior maids; Raquel Johnson, flower girl; and Gabrielle Coleman, future bride. John Stewart Jr. and Ronald Gathe Jr. were the best men; Theron McCormick, M.D., Chad Dyer, M.D., Michael Vincent and Melvin "Ju-Ju" Williams Jr., groomsmen; Jalen Williams, ring bearer; DeVante Bonvillian future groom; and Kelvin Verrett jr., Jason Lockhart and Conrad Calloway, ushers. A reception was given by the couple and their families at the Houma Shrine Club. The four-tiered off-white wedding cake, called , "winter Elegance," consisted of six small oval cakes on the bottom layer and accented with small snowflakes on each layer. The couple will reside in Houma. TOUPS-VERDIN Martha Claire Toups and Tyron Adam Verdin were married Nov. 24, 2000, at St. Joseph Co-Cathedral in Thibodaux. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Toups. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester J. Toups and the late Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Toups. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Verdin. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Lovell, the late Eva Marcel and Paul Enos Verdin. He is the stepgrandson of Allen Marcel. The Rev. Oscar Solis officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were S ara Day Foret, matron of honor; Ann Harris and Tina Taylor, maids; and Ashlyn Naquin, flower girl. Lester Naquin III was the best man;Gawain Vicknair and Thomas Vice, groomsmen; Adam Foret and Landon Naquin, ring bearers; and George M. Toups and Stephen Toups, ushers. A reception was given at the Bayou Country Club in Thibodaux. The couple will reside in Houma. DEAN-FITCH Tara L. Dean of Houma and Zachery L Fitch of Houma were married at 6 p.m. Sept. 23, 2000, at the Church of Church in Houma. The bride is the daught er of John "Coco" and Eva Dean of Dulac. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Verdin, and the late Mr. and Mr. Clarence Dean. Parents of groom are Newman Fitch Sr. of Houma, and Betty Williams of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Charles and Edwina Fitch Sr. of Dulac, and the late James William Sr. and Gloria Crochet of Dulac. Brother Gary Hutchins officiated at the single ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a white formal gown that featured a fitted bodice trimmed in pearls with a basque waistline, a sweetheart neckline and short sleeves. Her softly gathered skirt flowed into a cathedral length train decorated with more than 3,000 pearls. Her crown headpiece of more than 1,200 pearls matched her dress and held a double tier v eil of bridal illusion. She carried a traditional bouquet of burgundy magnolias accented with green, gold and white ribbons. Both the headpiece Serving in the wedding were Arlene D. LeBoeuf, maid of honor; Destiny Guidry, Bertha Naquin, Brandi Fitch, Reagan Fitch, Kristi Fitch and Misty LeBoeuf, maids; and Chandeleon Fanguy, flower girl. Jacob J. Fitch was the best man; Newman P. Fitch Jr., Jeremy Williams, Brad Fitch Sr., Rodney LeBoeuf Sr., Mark Fitch and Rodney LeBoeuf Sr., groomsmen; Jared Fitch and Raymond W. Garrison Sr., ushers; and Kayne Collins, ring bearer. The five tier white traditional cake was decorated with burgundy roses and white satin ribbons with hidden silver charms. The groom's cake was a tugboat decorated with a bride saying, "Zac, you tug at my heart" and the groom replying, "I'll always come home to you" The couple will reside in Houma. PELLEGRIN-PELLEGRIN Mindy Lynn Pellegrin and Kenneth James Pellegrin, both of Houma, were married at 7 p.m. Jan. 27, 2001, at Evergreen Cajun Center in Gray. The bride is the daughter of Mark and Kathy Pellegrin of Houma. She is the granddaughter of James and Addie Sanford of Baton Rouge, Catherine Pellegrin of Houma and the late Howard Pellegrin Sr. Parents of the groom are Kenneth and Joann Pellegrin of Montegut. He is the grandson of Gilmore and Glo ria Pellegrin of Montegut, Earline Naquin of Chauvin and the late Junior Naquin. Judge Yogi Naquin officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a sleeveless gown, made by the bride and her grand-mother, adorned with beaded-lace appliques and full skirt with cathedral-length train. Her headpiece was a fly-away veil secured by a rose and pearl tiara. She carried a bouquet of white roses accented with baby's breath and her rosary. Serving in the wedding were Monique Scales, matron of honor: Heidi Price, maid of honor; Kelli Babin, Cynell Cloy, Shawn Goucher, Michelle Pellegrin, Erin Pellegrin and Randi Price, maids; and Amber Scales, flower girl. Adam Viguerie and Raymond Rhodes were the best men; Matt Pellegrin, Rob Cannon, Chris Jaubert, Daniel Lapeyrouse, Lance Pellegrin and Jody Morris, groomsmen; Jew Bates, ring bearer; and Kim Stafford and Eddie Pitre, ushers. A reception was given by the bride's parents and grandparents and the groom's parents at the Evergreen Cajun Center. The four-layer round cake was topped with entwined hearts. The groom's cake featured a depiction of the Louisiana State University stadium. The couple will reside in Montegut. BLACKLEDGE-PELLEGRIN Priscilla Blackledge and Richard Pellegrin Jr., both of Houma, were married at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 25, 2000, at. the home of the groom's parents. The bride is the daughter of Keith Marcel and Mary Yeager, both of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Mary Blackledge of Raceland, the late Frank Blackledge, the late Rillias Marcel and the late Evelyn Marcel. Parents of the groom are Margaret and Richard Pellegrin of Houma. He is the grandson of the late Terry and Margaret Pellegrin, the late Edward G. Howard Jr. and Antoinette Howard of Thibodaux. Justice of the Peace Kenneth Hamner officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Vanem Marcel, maid of honor; and Randall Pellegrin, best man. A reception was given by the groom's parents at their home. The couple will reside in Jefferson. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, MARCH 11, 2001 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED KOHOUT-OUBRE Elizabeth Kohout of Omaha, Neb., and Howard "Buck" Oubre Jr. of Houma, were married at 2 p.m. Dec.30, 2000, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Roeland Park, Kan. The bride is the daughter of Don and Chris Kohout of Omaha. She is the granddaughter of Joseph and Margaret Kautzky of Perry, Ohio. Parents of the groom are Therese and Howard "Buck" Oubre Sr. of Houma. He is the grandson of Violet and Ivy Smith Sr. of Houma. The Rev. Don Cullen officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a white formal satin gown that featured an off-the-shoulder neckline, long sleeves and a full skirt of bridal tulle edged with satin that flowed into a cathedral-length train. Her satin-band headpiece held a fingertip-length veil of bridal tulle. She carried a traditional bouquet of white roses with holiday greenery. Serving in the wedding were Joseph Kohout as man of honor; and Amy Loffredo, Cara Horn, Megan Hurley, Erin Taylor and Melissa Darns, maids. Alisa Ransome was the best woman; Dustin Ransome, Grady Hill, Gary Clark, Chris Rezendes and Luke St. Pierre, groomsmen, and Kirk Botkin and Bob Kohout, ushers. A reception dinner was held at the Marriott on the Country Club Plaza in Kansas City, Mo. The couple will reside in Roeland Park. HENDERSON-DENTON Michelle Diane Henderson of Woodville, Miss., and Jerry Leon Denton Jr. of Denham Springs were married at 4:30 p.m. Nov. 11, 2000, at Greenwood Plantation in St. Francisville. The bride is the daughter of the late Edgar Thomas Henderson, and Carolyn S. Henderson of Woodville. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Denton Sr. of Houma. He is the grandson of th e late Mr. and Mrs. L.W. Denton, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Crochet. Judge Phillip Lynch officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her bother, Ken Henderson. The bride wore a formal sleeveless ivory duchess satin gown that featured a scoop neckline and a fitted empire bodice overlaid with re-embroidered lace heavily beaded with sequins and seed pearls. The cathedral-length train was heavily accented with lace. A band of porcelain and silk roses held her shoulder-length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a hand-tied bouquet of Sahara roses, lilies and ferns tied with candlelight ribbon. Serving in the wedding were Kelly Lee Ann Kee, maid of honor; and Emily Caroline Kee and Kris Elizabeth Geist, maids. Jerry L Denton Sr. was the best man; Jerry L Denton III was the honorary best man; Mark Geist, grooms man; and Enloe Mays Kee III and Blake Geist ushers. A reception was given at the plantation. The traditional cake was topped with Sahara roses and fern. A red velvet cake featured white pompoms and greenery. A lemon cake was trimmed with yellow daisies, pompoms and greenery. The groom's chocolate cake was decorated with a guitar and trimmed with grapes and greenery. The couple will reside in Denham Springs. DAGATE-STONECIPHER Robin Dagate and Ben Stonecipher were marr ied at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 2, 2001, at Acadian Village Chapel in Lafayette. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Dagate of Houma. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. W.E. Stonecipher. The Rev. Jude Patrick Michot officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a sleeveless ivory chiffon gown that featured an inverted-V waist, a high rounded neckline detailed in lace appliques and pearls, and a chiffon drape falling from the shoulders in the back. The handmade veil was trimmed with satin and lace and accented with pearls. Serving in the wedding were Annette Saal, m atron of honor; Michelle Stonecipher, maid; and Rachel Saal, flower girl. Will Stonecipher was the best man; Gina Hollaway and John Dagate, readers; and Adam Saal, ring bearer. A reception was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Broussard in Lafayette. The couple will reside in Lafayette. VEDRROS-ROSS Lauren Marie Vedros and Jason Wayne Ross were married at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 29, 2000, at St Bernadette Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blaine D. Vedros Sr. of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Leola Samanie, the late Arthur Samanie, and Mr. and Mrs. Jamse Vedros Sr. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Wayne L Ross III. He is the grandso n of Elsie Davenport, the late William Davenport, Ruth Ross and the late Wayne Ross Jr. The Rev. Pat O'Brien officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Jillian F. Vedros, maid of honor; Christina Vedros, Jessica Ross, Danielle Doiron, Katie Shipp and Andre Picou, maids; and Emily and Molly Alaima, flower girls. Mark Stevens was the best man; Blaine Vedros Jr., Joey Vidrine, Kevin O'quain, Chris Dickerson and Michael Davis, groomsmen; and Arthur Doiron and Mathew Perkins, ushers. A reception was given by the bride's parents at Town Hall. The couple will reside in Baton Rouge. CHARLES-DAVIS Larnisha Charles and Brandon Davis, both of Raceland, were married at 5 p.m. March 3, 2001, at Third Zion Baptist Church in Raceland. The bride is the daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Charles. She is the granddaughter of Ella Mae Charles of Raceland. Parents of the groom are Lawrence and Cynthia Davis of Raceland. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Allen and Fannie Mae Davis. The Rev. Nolan Smith officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Cassandra Gray, matron of honor; Sahara Thompkins, maid of honor; Christina Mathews, Cassandra Allen, Arriante Jefferson, Lynette Williams, Chasidy Johnson, Felicia Triggs, Demetrice Bowman, Ashley Thompkins, Kendra Blackledge and Lanice Brown, maids; Shawonna Charles, Jasmine Charles, Lakeisha Thompkins, Shannon Green, Saraya Thompkins, junior maids; Mytasia Thompkins, junior bride; and Zana Mott and Kim Smith, flower girls. Terrence Davis and Tony Smith were the best men; Chris Stewart, Carl Triggs Courtenay Harry, Kelly Gray, Jerinon Lufton, Duane Smith, Courtney Smith and Vernon Robinson, groomsmen; Bryson Davis, junior groomsman; KeAaronne Jackson, Derrius MeDuffy, Jerome Jackson Jr. and Jarvis Wilson, ushers; and Gerren Jefferson and John P. Williams, ring bearers. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ TERREBONNE PARISH HOUMA, LA THE COURIER, MARCH 18, 2001 WEDDINGS ANNOUNCED PORCHE-DUPRE Alva Ann Porche and Rory Dupre, both of Houma, were married at 7 p.m. Jan. 13, 2001, at Town Hall in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Jerry A. Porche and Linda Eschete Scheer. She is the granddaughter of Nora Eschete, the late Wallace Eschete, Mary Ellen Porche and the late Leonce Porche Sr. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Everard Dupre. He is the grand-son of Mr. and Mrs. Gillis Thibodaux, Clonis Dupre and the late David Dupre. Judge Jimmy Gaidry officiated at the ceremony in wh ich the bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Annette Cenac, matron of honor; Christie Fournier, maid of honor; Antoinette Benton and Lizzie Blanchard, maids; and Megan Dupre, flower girl. Shane Thibodeaux was the best man; Billy Cenac, Kyle Dupre and Pat Stant, groomsmen: Jaimen Dupre and Wallace Porche were the ushers; and Dexter Porche, ring bearer. A reception was given by the bride's father at the hall. The couple will reside in Houma. MIX-ROBINSON Corrina S. Mix and Michael Shawn Robinson were married at 1 p.m. Nov.4, 2000, at the Chapel in the Woods in Tulsa, Okla. The bride is the daughter of Chuck and Karen Stikl of Tulsa. Parents of the groom are Mike and Mary Robinson of Houston, Texas, and Jo Scrape of Mississippi. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Al Poiencot of Houma, and Mr. and Mrs.Chester Robinson of Huntsville, Ala. The bride was given in marriage by her father. Serving in the wedding were Regina Pickens, matron of honor; Kelley Stikl, maid of honor and Connie Mix, flower girl. Phillip Robinson was the best man; Scott Pickens, groomsman; Chuck Stiki, usher; and Billy Mix, ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple at the, home of John and Juliana Dorsey. The couple will reside in Tulsa. FALGOUT-BROWN Billie Jo Marie Falgout and Antron Carlton Brown were married Feb. 3, 2001, at St. Hilary of Poitiers Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Linda and Peter Matrang and the late Jodie J. Falgout. She is the grand daughter of Annie Falgout, the late Roy P. Falgout, Mildred Dufrene and the late Fred J. Dufrene. Parents of the groom are Judy and Albert C. Brown Sr. He is the grand- son of Delores Brown and Mary Weaver. The Revs. Charles Perkins and Albert C. Brown Jr. officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by Roy and Jordyd Falgout. Serving in the wedding were; Monique Matherne and Melaniek Robichaux, maids of honor; Nicoler Foret, Jessica Falgout, Donnell Desandro, Linda Watts, Heidi Martineze, Andrea Brown and Desiree Vincent, maids; and Tori Duplantis, flower girl. Larry Howard and Mark Pieser were the best men; Joseph Dufrene, Luke Falgout, Patrick Dufrene, Joe Vanderbrink, Caleb VanArsdale, Keith Michaels and Bryant Hendersin, groomsmen; Tony Dufrene, usher; Albert C. Brown III, ring bearer and Nicholas Matranga and D'Andre Brown, bell ringers. A reception was held at the Lion's Club in Raceland. The couple will reside in Indianapolis, Ind. BOURG-ESCHETE Crystal Ann Bourg of Montegut and Dax Ian Eschete of Chauvin were married at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, 2000, at Our Lady of Prompt Succor Catholic Church. The bride is the daughter of Terry and Barbara Bourg. She is the grand- daughter of the late Venus and Josephine Bourg and the late Enis and Velma White. Parents of the groom are Allen and Johnny Belinda Eschete. He is the grandson of Dudley and Marie Eschete of Chauvin, Juneitta Buquet of Grand Caillou and the late Theodore J. Buquet Sr Monsignor Frederick J. Brunet officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her parents. The bride wore a formal white satin gown that featured a fitted bodice with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves, and a full skirt adorned with lace appliques and pearls that flowed into a cathedral length train. Her crown of satin roses and pearls held a triple-tier elbow-length veil of white bridal tulle. She carried a hand-tied clutch bouquet of one dozen fresh red- roses entwined with the groom's great-grandmother's rosary. Serving in the wedding were Corree Lee Eschete, maid of honor; L'erin Ledet, Krisb McDaniel, Brandi Lapeyrouse, Monica Rivero and Tina Theriot, maids; and Logan Alexandra Falcon, flower girl. Dylan Paul Eschete was the bestman; Gavin Theriot, Buddy Henry, Tyler Eschete, Guy Theriot and Glenn Bourg, groomsmen; Gene Buquet and Ja cob Thibodeaux, ushers; and Seth Sabastian Vito andWestley Paul Rivero, ring bearers. A reception was given by the couple's parents at the American Legion Hall. The four-tier traditional cake was decorated with pearl strands, tiny clusters of roses, and was topped with a crystal head wedding rings and across. The couple will reside in Chauvin. TOUPS-DOMINGUE Lori Ann Toups and Curt Anthony Domingue were married at 2 p.m. Jan. 27, 2001, at St. Bernadette Catholic Church in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Nathan Peter Toups and Cheryl McFarland Wiggins, both of Houma. She is the granddaughter of the late Mary Lou Vinson, the late Chester McFarland, and the late Prosper Sr. and Wilma Toups. She is the great-granddaughter of Mildred Lagrone. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Walter "Sonny" Domingue of Thibodaux. He is the grandson of Cleon Maronge, the late William Maronge, Nettie Domingue and the late Walter A. Domingue. The Rev. Pat O'Brien and Deacon Mark Toups officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a formal ivory sleeveless empire-waist satin A-line gown that featured a bateau neckline, fitted bodice of hand-beaded re-embroidered lace and a sweep train that featured a lace inset and buttons to hem. Her crystal and pear l-beaded head-piece held an elbow-length double-tier veil of bridal illusion. She carried a French bouquet of fresh vogue pink roses accented with greenery. Serving in the wedding were Rebecca Blum, maid of honor; and Heidi Deroche, Renee Vicknair, Laurie Larose, Jennifer Broussard, Danielle Buquet, Jaimie Bivens and Chiisty Pellegrin, maids. Cal Domingue was the best man; Derren Domingue, Michael Toups, Mike Reso, Duke Domingue, Glenn Crochet, Brady Thibodeaux and Kerry Thibodeaux, groomsmen; Michael Toups and "Poochie"Morvant, ushers; and Dylan and Dustin, Domingue, ring bearers. A reception was given by the bride's parents at the Krewe of Aphrodite Den in Houma. The couple will reside in Jonesboro, Ark. NEVILLE-SMITH Rosena Neville and David Smith were married at 5 p.m. Feb. 3, at Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Chauvin. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Neville, Audrey Holleman, and Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Williams II. She is the granddaughter of the late Martha Williams and Octiva Theriot Neville of Houma. Parents of the groom are the late Mr. and Mrs. David Smith Sr. The Rev. Roland Price officiated at the double-ring ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore an off-white two-piece suit accented with beads, pearls and sequins o n the front and shoulders of the jacket and the hem of the skirt. Her crown headpiece of pearls and beads held an elbow-length veil of bridal illusion. She carried a cascading bouquet of white lilies mixed with greenery. Serving in the wedding were Felica Williams, maid of honor; Keyera L. Neville, junior maid; and Kirnateisha Williams, flower girl. Nolan Harris was the best man; and Tirin S.C. Neville, junior groomsman. A reception was given by the bride's parents in the church auditorium. The cake was a three tier off-white confection. The couple will reside in Chauvin. GAUTREAUX-REDMOND Rebecca "Becky" Gautreaux and Johnny Redmond Jr., both of Houma, were married at 5 p.m. Feb. 10, 2001, at the American Legion Hall in Houma. The bride is the Daughter of Gerald and Betty Gautreaux of Houma. She is the granddaughter of Lovell and Beaulah DeHart, and Rosedell Gautreaux of Houma and the late Nelson Gautreaux. Parents of the groom are Johnny and Myra Redmond. He is the grandson of Johnny A. and Lillian Redmond, Alfred Bergeron and Thelma Giroir. The Rev. Anthony Pierre officiated at the ceremony in which the bride was given in marriage by her father. The bride wore a long sleeve white formal satin and lace gown that featured a sweetheart neckline, basque waistline and a softly-gather ed skirt that flowed into a train. She carried a traditional bouquet of red and white roses accented with a touch of gold. Serving in the wedding were Audrey Dugas, matron of honor; Yvonne Mayo, maid of honor; Lisa Smith, Dawn Cariderre, Tera Punch, Almalene Swanson, Sonya James and Tracey LeBouef, maids; Alexis Trahan and Saddi Thompson, junior maids; and Alyssa Gautreaux, flower girl. Lee Dugas was the best man; Darin Mayo Sr., Darren Gautreaux, Danny Cadiere, Scott Punch, George Picone, Sherwin Thomas and Kevin LeBouef, groomsmen; Darin Mayo Jr. and Zachary Gautreaux, junior grooms-men; Chad DeHart and Murphy Trahan, ushers; and Joshua Redmond, ring bearer. A reception was given by the couple and their parents at the American Legion The four-tier cake was decorated with hearts and red roses. The groom's cake featured a deer hunting scene. The couple will reside in Houma.