The bride is the daughter of Robert and Mickey Shannon of Lake Charles and is the granddaughter of Pauline Rentrop of Lake Charles.

Mr. and Mrs. Sloane Biessenberger

The bride is the daughter of Daniel and Arline Bellard of Lake Arthur and is the granddaughter of Margie Bellard of Lake Arthur and the late Franklin Bellard and the late Minus “T-Man” and Hilda Foreman of Gueydan.

Mrs. Leland Elie Guidry

The bride is the daughter of Priscilla and Dale Leger of Jennings and is the granddaughter of Betty Fall of Mermentau and the late Rayln Fall and Ida Leger Deshotel and the late Allen Roy Leger.

Mrs. Chuck Smalley

The bride is the daughter of Judy and Dennis Andrepont of Houston, Texas, and the granddaughter of Rita Racca of Jennings and the late Howard Racca and the late Thelma and Paul Andrepont.

Mrs. Casey Philip Durand

The bride is the daughter of Renella Williamson of Jennings and is the granddaughter of the late Amos and Mary Romine.

A 1993 graduate of Jennings High School, she is currently employed with the Jeff Davis Parish School Board.

The groom is the son of Larry Moore and Shirley Moore of Jennings and is the grandson of the late Aaron and Amie Fontenot.

A former Jennings High School student, he is employed with Multichem.

The bride was escorted by her son, Nicholas Beard.

She wore a bridal gown that featured a strapless bodice with horizontal beaded eyelash lace with crystal enhancements. The gown also featured a blush ribbon sash with rhodium floral motif that was accented with pave crystals.

Groomsmen were Tyler Beard and Trevor Beard, sons of the bride, and Preston Lopez, son of the groom.

Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Earl Martin served as special witnesses to the marriage.

A cake-and-punch reception was held immediately following the ceremony at First Baptist of Jennings.

A second reception was held at 6 p.m. at the home of Garrett and Trisha Seilhan in Jennings that featured a live band and food.

The couple resides in Welsh.

Mr. and Mrs. Chris Lopez

The bride is the daughter of Dr. Nathan and Jean Fontenot of Jennings and is the granddaughter of Mrs. Judy Hanley and the late Dr. H.A. Hanley.

A 2006 graduate of Jennings High School and a 2010 graduate of McNeese State University, she later graduated from the University of St. Augustine Physical Therapy School in 2012 and is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

She is currently employed with The Therapy Center in Jennings.

The groom is the son of Mark and Angie Granger of Hackberry and is the grandson of Hazel Breaux of Holmwood and the late Joseph “J.C.” Granger and Wilma “Toot” Little of DeRidder, the late O.M. “Buster” Granger and the late Shelby Little.

A 2003 graduate of Hackberry High School and a 2009 graduate of McNeese State University, he is currently employed as a lab analyst at the Sasol North American Chemical Plant in Westlake.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless Maggie Sottero gown featuring a slim A-line with a sweetheart neckline and corset closure. The Dimur satin provided a luster to the slender silhouette.  Ruching enveloped the bodice, asymmetrically plummeting before the waist with a sweep train. She carried a bouquet of Sweet Akito roses, Zantdeschia Callas and Stephanotis accented with fresh water pearls and hand-tied with French satin ribbon.

Maid of honor was Kristen Theunissen of Jennings. Bridesmaids were Noelle Hanley of LaPlace, Toni Guarino, Natalie Guidry and Ashley Parden, all of Lake Charles, and Jenna Granger, Jaci Granger and Chloe’ Granger, all of Hackberry.

The bridesmaids wore sky blue, one-shoulder gowns featuring flowers flowing across the top of the shoulder. They carried a single Zantdeschia Calla hand-tied with glistening sheer ribbon to match their dresses.

Best man was Trey Lemoine of Lake Charles.

Groomsmen were Nathan Fontenot III, Dusty Fontenot, Shane Fontenot, James David Parden and Frederick Hannie, all of Lake Charles, Will Monteith of Sulphur and Clinton Granger of Hackberry.

Ushers were Ian LaBauve of Jennings and Adam Samaha of Sulphur.

Flower girl was Daria Parden of Lake Charles.

Ring bearer was Blake Fontenot of Lake Charles.

Miniature bride was Emily Fontenot of Lake Charles.

A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Grand Marais Ballroom in Jennings.

Following a honeymoon trip to Gatlinburg, Tenn., the couple resides in Iowa.

Mrs. Aaron Joseph Granger

The bride is the daughter of Stephen and Cheryl Hesse of Lafayette. She is the granddaughter of Mona Clay and the late Cassius H. Clay of Welsh and the late Dr. and Mrs. Robert A. Hesse of Lafayette. The bride is a graduate of St. Thomas More and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is employed as a teacher at St. Thomas More.

The groom is the son of Lynn and Danette Ray of Lafayette. He is the grandson of Mrs. Jean Daigle, the late Mr. Russell Daigle of Jennings, the late Ms. Julia Ray of Jennings and the late Mr. Lawrence Ray of Lake Arthur. The groom is a graduate of St. Thomas More and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is employed as a petroleum engineer at Chevron.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory Maggie Sottero fitted A-line gown featuring a v-neck, ruched bodice and an embellished allecon lace chapel train. Her dress was complemented by a double-layered veil with encrusted lace.

Ellen Hesse, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Leah Hesse Hichens, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Kathryn Hesse and Monica Hesse, sisters of the bride, Alexis Ashbey and Paige Broussard, friends of the bride, and Emily Ray, sister-in-law of the groom. The honorary flower girl was Aimee Hichens, niece of the bride.

Rusty Ray, brother of the groom, was best man. Groomsmen were Bryce Percle, Nicholas Sangchompuphen, Trey Boone, Heath Sonnier, Brandon Barker, and Jeremy Pye, all friends of the groom. Ushers were

Mrs. Adam Ross Ray

The bride is the daughter of Darla B. Crochet and her husband Craig of Welsh and the late Robert R. Linscombe of Henderson.

She is the granddaughter of Oran and Patsy Bergeaux of Hathaway and Bobby and Cindy Linscombe and the late Neva Linscombe of Crowley. She is the great-granddaughter of Helen Bergeaux of Jennings and Gurvis and Elvie Leger, Sr., of Hathaway.

A 2004 graduate of Northside Christian in Crowley and a 2011 graduate of ULL in lower elementary education, she is currently employed as a third grade teacher at North Crowley Elementary.

The groom is the son of Douglas and Debra Harrington, Sr., of Lafayette. He is the grandson of Rose Miller and the late Larry Miller of Port Arthur, Texas, and Floyd and Beverly Harrington and the late Elaine Harrington of Abbeville.

A 2002 graduate of Midland High School, he studied business administration at LSU-E and is currently the owner of H&H Satellite, LLC., of Crowley.

Escorted by her paternal grandfather, Bobby Linscombe, the bride wore a slim fitted Allure gown with all-over lace, featuring a raised neckline with couture straps that continued to a keyhole back. Waist-to-hemline covered buttons completed the style. She wore midnight blue shoes and a cathedral length, lace veil with edges embellished with tiny pearls and beads. She carried a bridal bouquet of ivory roses, white hydrangeas and greenery. Small picture frames featuring the bride’s father, Robert, and grandmother, Neva, were entwined in the bouquet.

Matrons of honor were Brandy Vallo and Christian Broussard, sisters of the groom. Maids of honor were Kami and Keeley Linscombe, sisters of the bride.

Bridal attendants were Ann Lege and Corina Phelps, friends of the bride, and Kaci Lauchaussee and Kristen Ringuet, cousins of the bride.

The bridal party wore full length Alfred Sung midnight blue halter dresses of dupioni silk with ruffled neck and flat-bow detail at waist. They carried white hydrangeas and ivory roses.

Best man was Darren Romero, friend of the groom.

Groomsmen were Dustin Romero, Brady Hanks, Jeremy Badeaux, Carl Patin, Shelby Monceaux and Lance Roy, friends of the groom, Robert Linscombe, brother of the bride, and Scott Vallo and Michael Broussard, brothers-in-law of the groom.

A rehearsal dinner was held prior to the ceremony on Jan. 24, 2013, at 6 p.m. in Crowley. The dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Linscombe, grandparents of the groom, and Mr. and Mrs. Craig Crochet, mother of the bride and her husband.

Following a honeymoon trip to New Orleans, the couple will reside in Gueydan.

Mrs. Douglas Irvine Harrington Jr.

The bride is the daughter of David “T-Boy” and Tasha Monceaux of Jennings and the late Timothy Bollich. She is the granddaughter of Mary and the late Rodney Crochet of Jennings, Michael and Linda Bollich of Tee Mamou, David “Boo” and Joetta Monceaux and Yvonne Guillory.

She is a 2011 graduate of Jennings High School.

The groom is the son of Louis “Jr.” II and Kathy Gary of Jennings.

He is the grandson of Lona and the late Johnny Ardoin and Lucille and the late Louis Gary Sr.

A former Jennings High School student, he is employed with Young’s AC and Appliance Repair.

Escorted by her father, David “T-Boy” Monceaux, the bride wore a strapless gown that featured a laced-up back.

Maid of honor was Mary Martin of Jennings.

Bridesmaids were Sadri Monceaux and Morganne Fontenot, both of Jennings.

They wore their dress of choice and carried calla lilies and feathers.

Best man was Bryson Gary of Jennings.

Groomsmen were Mark Ardoin and Ethan Navarre, both of Jennings.

Ushers were Wesley Williams and Dante Monceaux, all of Jennings.

Flower girl was Eanne Kathryn Gary of Jennings.

Ring bearer was Emery Scott Gary of Jennings.

Other wedding participants were Lilly Labauve, Reese Clement, Brody Monceaux and Brittney Castille, all of Jennings.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Gary III

The bride is the daughter of Dr. Gary Miller of DeQuincy and Mrs. Deborah Miller of Lake Charles. She is the granddaughter of the late Donald Reimer and Barbara Reimer of Jennings and the late Wayne Miller and Evelyn Miller of DeQuincy.

A 2008 graduate of Iota High School, she is currently attending McNeese State University where she is majoring in health and physical education and will graduate in 2014.

The groom is the son of Edwin Simar and Shannon Simar. He is the grandson of Daniel “D.I.” Fruge and Sherry Fruge of Tee Mamou and the late Loyd “Sonny” Simar and Leah Simar of Evangeline.

A 2008 graduate of Iota High School, he is currently employed with Damian Oil Co. in Evangeline.

Escorted by her father, the bride’s ivory gown was off-the-shoulder, A-line with a side-draped bodice that featured scalloped lace along the neck line. The bride wore both a long and a short veil and carried a bridal bouquet featuring gerber daisies, calla lilies, sunflowers, belles of Ireland, berries and filler flowers in colors of purple, green, red, yellow, brown and orange.

Maid of honor was Alexandra Miller of Jennings.

Bridesmaids were Sarah Simar of Evangeline, Jodi Angelle of Jennings, Megan Townsley of Deridder, Ashlee Lyons of Church Point and Selena Comeaux of Iota.

They wore Y-neck, charmeuse dresses with above-the-knee bubble hem in lapis. They carried smaller bouquets similar to that of the bride.

Best man was Ryan Comeaux of Evangeline.

Groomsmen were Christopher Simar of Evangeline, Andy Fontenot of Iota, John Simar of Evangeline, David Simar of Evangeline and Garet Pousson of Iota.

Flower girl was Roury Thibodeaux of Iota.

Ring bearer was Kye Lege of  Iota.

Organist and singer was Karen Broussard of Lafayette. Trumpeter was Neil Simon of Lafayette. Violinist was Jacob Bares of Lafayette. Readers were Linda Dekker of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Karen Schrieber of Orange, Texas.

A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Iota Springs Ballroom.

The cake was made by Sue Ruppert of Eunice. Photographer was Brenda Trahan of Iota. Deejay was Jeremy Fuselier of Elton.

Following a honeymoon trip to St. John, Virgin Islands, the couple resides in Jennings.

Mrs. Michael Louis Simar