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Miss Britney Noela Broussard and Mr. Tanner Jamison Dubuc were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at half past six o’clock in the evening at Saint Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana. The Reverend Father Paul Broussard, uncle of the bride, officiated the double ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Broussard of Abbeville. Her mother is the former Gwen Huval. Britney is the granddaughter of Mrs. Elda Trahan Huval of Abbeville and the late Daniel Wade Huval, and Mr. and Mrs. John Huey Broussard of Abbeville.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Randall L. Dubuc of Scott, La. His mother is the former Jeanne Landry. Tanner is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James (Jimmy) Landry and Mr. Leeland Xavier Dubuc and Mrs. Mary Delores Dubuc.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, selected a beautiful gown designed by Essence of Australia. The mermaid silhouette gown was made of graphic ivory lace over matte-side lustre satin. Off-the shoulder sheer lace sleeves framed a deep sweetheart neckline with a cathedral length train finished with organic edged lace. A stunning cameo lace back shows off the swirling scroll lace. To complete her ensemble, Britney wore an elegant two-tier pencil edge fingertip veil.
Meaningful details included by the bride in her bridal bouquet included a picture of her grandfather Daniel Wade Huval in a locket. As her something old, she used her great-grandmother Noela Trahan’s rosary along with a crucifix from her cousin Brock Wade Huval. She borrowed one of her mother’s flowers from her wedding bouquet to complement her bouquet of Vendela roses, white hydrangea, seeded eucalyptus, and silver dollar eucalyptus.
Leah B. McLain, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, Annemarie Broussard, sister of the bride and Ali Dubuc, sister of the groom, served as bridesmaids. They wore hunter green sleek scuba-crepe sheath gowns with cap-sleeves and a deep v-back with a bow by Speechless.
Patrick Mouton, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included, Logan Primeaux, friend of the groom and Brad Dubuc, brother of the groom. Ushers included Graham Lege, friend of the groom, Caleb and Ben Dubuc, cousins of the groom, and Marcus Broussard, brother of the bride. Tanner, the groomsmen and the ushers wore Michael Kors steel grey suits.
The mother of the bride wore a charming ice pink lace v-neck, floor length sheath dress embellished with beaded alencon lace with a champagne underlay. She completed her gown with a crystal rhinestone sash belt.
The mother of the groom wore a burgundy colored mermaid dress with a diamond patterned lace overlay embellished with flowers cascading throughout. This off the shoulder styling leads to a modern day look.
Readings for the ceremony were given by Katie Landy, cousin of the groom and Katie Guidry friend of the bride and groom. Anne Broussard, aunt of the bride and Caleb Dubuc, cousin of the groom brought up a Bible and Crucifix.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Mr. Tommy Guidry, organist and Mr. Jared Gray, trumpeter.
Following the wedding nuptials, a reception was held at Erath Community Center which was beautifully decorated with elevated ferns and arrangements of florals in an array of white vendela roses, peach roses, sunflowers, white and sea blue hydrangeas, and seeded eucalyptus.
The bride selected for her wedding day a three tiered French vanilla wedding cake and featured pecan praline, bavarian cream and cream cheese fillings and was accented with fresh flowers. The groom selected a 3 tiered chocolate chip cookie cake with vanilla icing.
A rehearsal dinner was held on Thursday November 14, 2019 hosted by the groom’s parents, Randy and Jeanne Dubuc at Farm Bureau in Abbeville, La. Following their return from a wedding trip to Walt Disney World, the couple will reside in Meaux, Louisiana.

There will be two new members of the Vermilion Parish Police Jury after Saturday’s Election Day. Scott Broussard and Dexter Callahan both won runoff elections on Saturday. Broussard won a runoff against Pervis Gaspard for the District 11 seat on the Police Jury. Broussard received 839 votes (58%). Gaspard, the incumbent, had 604 votes (42%). Callahan will be the next Juror for District 12. Callahan defeated David Trahan by 13 votes. Callahan claimed 649 votes (51%). Trahan had 636 votes (49%).

North Vermilion pitcher Hayden Durke signed a baseball scholarship with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette on Early National Signing Day.
“It was a fun day, a good experience,” said Durke after signing the scholarship in front of his parents and his baseball teammates on Wednesday. “I wanted to go to UL because I love the culture, and they have a good baseball program. The program has good coaches, plus, it is close to home.”
Durke, a right-hander, stands 6-2 and weighs 210 pounds. He is considered one of the top 25 right-hand pitching prospects in the nation. He is a top-five baseball prospect in Louisiana.
The reason he is a top prospect is because of his fastball. Durke, who is related to NV graduate Todd Noel, can throw the heat. He has a 94-mile per hour fastball, and over the summer, his fastball was clocked at 97 during an all-star baseball game in Fenway Park in Boston.
He played in a New Balance Future Stars Series doubleheader at Fenway Park. He pitched two innings in the second game.
“That was one of the best memories I will ever have,” said Durke. “Pitching in the stadium makes you want to perform.”
In three years of pitching at NV, he has an overall record of 18-8 with 189 strikeouts.
He earned run average over the three years is 2.80. Last year he completed his junior year going 7-3.
While he can throw a fastball 94 miles per hour, the fastball is not his favorite pitch. He said his best pitch is a “12-6 curveball.” A 12-6 curveball is a pitch that starts in the 12 o’clock position and then drops to the 6 o’clock position when it gets to the plate.
He throws that pitch 84 miles per hour.
“That is my go-to pitch,” Durke said.
Heading into his senior year, Durke is healthy. Since eighth grade, that has not been the case. He has dealt with injuries to his wrist and a broken finger on his throwing hand in the last four years.
“My senior year, I am injury free,” he said.
Durke joins former NV baseball player Connor Dupuy on the Cajuns’ baseball roster.

ABBEVILLE — A Mass of Christian Burial for Marie Linda Comeaux Stanley,73, will be 12:00PM Saturday November 16, 2019 at St. Theresa Catholic Church with Father Chester Arceneaux officiating. Interment will follow in Leroy Cemetery.
Visitation will be at David Funeral Home of Abbeville Friday November 15, 2019 from 2:00PM until 10:00PM with recitation of the rosary at 7:00PM. Visitation will resume Saturday from 9:00AM until service time with recitation of the rosary at 10:00AM.
Linda, born in Lafayette and a resident of Abbeville passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019. She was a member of The Ladies Red Hat Society and she loved making jewelry and crafts. She was a member of the Pokeno Club in Abbeville and Lafayette. She was a devout member of the Catholic Church. She was a loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
She is survived by her children Kim S. Landry and husband Scott, Brian K. Stanley and wife Michelle, and Lee Stanley, her brother, Gilbert Comeaux, her grandchildren, Gabby Stanley, Logan Landry, Darian Stanley, Brannigan Landry, Bailee Stanley and Ahna Landry,and great grandchildren, Aleigh Landry, Beau Landry and Nora Neuville.
She is preceded in death by her husband James Dale Stanley, her parents, Jean Lenette and Anna Mae Hebert Comeaux and a sister Cindy C. LeBlanc.
Serving as her Pallbearers will be Logan Landry, Scott Landry, Shane Venable, Timothy Stutes, Brayden Venable and Brycen Venable
Condolences may be shared with the family at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Abbeville is in charge of arrangements 2600 Charity Street Abbeville, LA 70510 (337) 893-3777.