Miss Jada Lynn Poche’ & Mr. Hunter Michael Bertrand United in Holy Matrimony

Miss Jada Lynn Poché of Erath, Louisiana and Mr. Hunter Michael Bertrand of Broussard, Louisiana were united in the sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church on Saturday, June 7th. Father Clinton Sensat, pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes in Erath, officiated the Nuptial Mass.
Jada is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Poché of Erath. Grandparents of the bride are Mrs. Lucille Doré and the late Mr. M.C. Doré and the late Mr. & Mrs. James Lynn Poché. Hunter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Shannon Bertrand of Abbeville. Grandparents of the groom and Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Dupuy and Ms. Delores Begley.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory mikado Justin Alexander fit and flare bridal gown with a scoop neckline and thin straps. The gown was adorned with lightly sequined lace appliqué that cascaded down the bodice and skirt completed with mikado buttons down the back bodice. She wore a cathedral length overskirt also adorned with matching lightly sequined lace appliqué down the sides and around the hemline. The bride wore an ivory fingertip length veil with a lightly sequined edge.
She carried a bouquet of ivory playa blanca roses. Accenting her bouquet was a crystal rosary and white handkerchief both gifted to her from her late paternal grandmother. She also wore an oval shaped Sapphire birthstone ring on her right hand as her something blue.
Caroline Poché served as Maid of Honor and Kasey Landry Menard served as Matron of Honor, both cousins of the bride. Bridesmaids were Olivia Leblanc, Gabrielle Capdepon Lormand, and Brooklyn Mayon, all friends of the bride. The ladies wore a floral sage green fit and flare maxi dress which had a classic square neckline framed with wide straps. They carried a bouquet of ivory playa Blanca roses accented with a satin ribbon with each their name embroidered in sage green. Camille Duplantis, cousin of the bride, served as flower girl. She wore a handmade heirloom white smocked gown that was once worn by the bride.
Thomas Juneau, friend of the groom, served as the best man. Groomsmen were Peyton Lege, William Kreamer, Nicholas Padgett, and Jackson Russo, all friends of the groom. Ushers were André Bertrand, brother of the groom, and Brennan Poché, brother of the bride. Ring Bearers were Elliot Bertrand, godchild of the groom and Gunner Menard, godchild of the bride.
The mother of the bride, Wendy, was escorted by her son, Brennan, and her husband, Paul. She wore a lovely mint green sleeveless gown with a fluttery sheer shoulder cape overlay that both featured intricate all over beading mesh.
The mother of the groom was escorted by her two sons, Hunter and André. She wore a silver peony off the shoulder gown with a sculptural fold-over neckline that draped over the arms.
Scriptures were read by Tessie Gary, Godmother of the groom, and Coco Broussard, Godfather of the bride. Serving as gift bearers were Dana Duplantis, Godmother of the bride, and Alaina Andry, cousin of the bride.
Following the nuptial mass, guests walked over to Magdalen Place where an elegant reception was held with Jet Seven band providing entertainment. The bride’s cake was a 4 tier white-almond cake with detailed vintage piping buttercream frosting. The cake was topped with a porcelain bride and groom silhouette that was used on the bride’s parent’s cake 35 years ago. The groom’s cake was a red velvet golf themed green and white golf bag with Bertrand monogrammed down the side with golf ball cake balls surrounding the bag.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the groom’s parents took place at L’eglise to honor their son and the bride-to-be along with the wedding party on June 5th.
Upon returning from their honeymoon to Playa Mujeres, Mexico, the couple will reside in Broussard, Louisiana.