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Miss Jenci Gabrielle Sellers and Mr. Brock Michael Dronet were united in the sacrament of holy matrimony on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Saint Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana. Father Louis Richard officiated the 6:30 p.m. ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jabian Reid Sellers of Abbeville, Louisiana. The bride’s mother is the former Shelley Ann LeMaire of Abbeville, Louisiana. Jenci is the maternal granddaughter of Mary Cheryl and Andre’ Roland LeMaire of Abbeville, Louisiana. Her paternal grandparents are Anna D. Savoy and Pierre Russell Sellers both of Abbeville, Louisiana.
Jenci is a graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she earned a Bachelor of Science in 2018.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Rich Davis of Abbeville, Louisiana and Corey Listi of Lafayette, Louisiana. The groom’s mother is the former Pamela Marie Dronet of Erath, Louisiana. Brock is the maternal grandson of Charlene Ann and Curney J. Dronet, Jr. of Erath, Louisiana. His paternal grandparents are Rose Listi and the late Carlo Listi of Lafayette, Louisiana. His step-paternal grandparents are Mary Jane and Steven A. John of St. Clair, Missouri and the late James “Butch” Davis of Lonedell, Missouri.
Brock is a 2011 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School in Abbeville, Louisiana.
Escorted by her father, the bride dawned a David Tutera for Mon Cheri gown made up of a diverse color palette of ivory lace with a champagne underlay. It’s classic floral venise lace embroidery added a timeless touch while the intricate beading provided a flicker of contemporary glamour. The tattoo effect lace sleeves, a nod to days past, brought just the right amount of heirloom accents along with the scalloped eyelash edges and satin covered buttons. The show stopping shimmering mermaid silhouette accentuated every curve and boasted embellishments in all the right places. The scalloped edge of the chapel train added a touch of vintage glamour. The cathedral length veil edged with matching beaded lace, coordinated with the gown, added the ideal finishing touch.
The bride carried a nosegay bouquet made of black pearl roses. The roses were sprinkled with shimmers of gold and accented with large iridescent crystals. To complete the design, the roses were enveloped in a soft bed of grey dusty miller. In keeping with the tradition of something old, the bride chose her mother’s heirloom crystal rosary which was woven in the floral composition created by Tiona Broussard, aunt of the bride, of Abbeville, Louisiana. The bride’s stunning wedding band was custom designed by A Bryan’s Jewelers of Lafayette, Louisiana.
The groom wore a black fitted “Desire” tuxedo designed by Michael Kors with a black shirt and black tie. The best man, groomsman and ring bearer wore a modern fitting one button black notched tuxedo with white shirts and black ties. The father of the bride wore a modern fitted one button notched black tuxedo with a white shirt and ascot while the father of the groom chose the modern fitting one button black notched tuxedo with the traditional bow-tie.
The mother of the bride wore an elegant silver powder iridescent floor length gown with cowl neckline and ruching at the midriff.
The mother of the groom wore a beautiful maroon, floor length evening gown with an off the shoulder sweetheart neckline and mermaid bottom.
The maid of honor and bridesmaids wore classic floor length gowns featuring a bateau neckline and a cowl draped back with iridescent rose gold sequins atop a-nude blush net fashioned into a long elegant gown. The flower girl wore an ivory tulle ballerina length dress with champagne underlay and satin champagne shoulder straps crisscrossing in the back together with a matching sash and a vintage flower accent.
The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Jill Koch, life-long best friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Sloan Trahan, Kristin Chauvin, Shaniqua Meaux, Jessica Gerami, Victoria Munchrath, Airelle Van duzee, Anna Ratliff, Ashlyn Landry, and Maci Ardoin, all close friends of the bride and groom, Samantha Sellers, sister-in-law to the bride, Gabrielle Davis, sister of the groom, Kinsley Sellers, first cousin of the bride, and flower girl Madelyn O’Bryan, first cousin of the groom.
Conner Munchrath, close life-long friend and first cousin of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Blake Morgan, Ben Bourque, Matthew Suire, Seth Chapman, Zach Hatch, Ridge Delcambre, Creighton Broussard, and Bryce Bodin all close friends of the bride and groom, Jardian Sellers, brother of the bride, Tyler Listi, Matthew Davis and R.J. Davis, brothers of the groom, Jacob Vincent and Carter Munchrath, first cousins of the groom. Wyatt Broussard, second cousin to the bride, served as the ring bearer. Dustin Landry, friend of the bride and groom, Asa Listi, brother of the groom, and Camden Sellers, first cousin of the bride, served as ushers.
For the ceremony, scriptures were read by Cindy LeJeune, great aunt of the bride, and Monique Vincent, aunt of the groom. Guests were presented with programs for the wedding ceremony.
Following the ceremony a reception was held at The Saint Theresa Family Life Center in Abbeville, Louisiana. Delicious food and drinks were provided by Rena Menard Catering of Abbeville, Louisiana.
A gorgeous and elaborate four-tier white chocolate-coconut wedding cake along with a two tiered red velvet groom’s cake was provided by Theresa Luquette of Kelvin’s Piano Bar of Abbeville, Louisiana. The entire event was captured with photos by Kailey Thomas Photography from Erath, Louisiana assisted by Jada Pedigo of Vermilion Lights Photography from Abbeville, Louisiana. Video was provided by Acadiana Video productions of Lafayette, Louisiana. Guests were able to strike a pose throughout the evening in the photo booth provided by Ohh Snap of Lafayette, Louisiana. Christmas family photos were offered via a Christmas setting backdrop and stage with photos taken by Silver Knight Productions, Terry J. Delcambre, Jr. of Abbeville, Louisiana.
The dance floor was filled all night thanks to the musical talents of Jason Broussard with Musical Solutions of Lafayette, Louisiana. Also provided was an area were children were entertained by writing letters to Santa Claus, Christmas coloring books with colors, and a balloon artist provided by MLR Magic of Lafayette, Louisiana.
The groom’s parents honored their son and his bride-to-be along with the wedding party by hosting a rehearsal supper on Thursday December 13, at the Mazen Grill in Lafayette, LA.
After returning from a honeymoon to Jamaica, the couple will make their home in Abbeville, Louisiana.

Miss Emily Soirez and Mr. Coy Frederick, both of Erath, were joined in holy matrimony during a nuptial Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath on Saturday, December, 15, 2018.
The 6:30 p.m. ceremony was officiated by Father Andre Metrejean.
The bride is the daughter of Jimmy and Charlene Soirez of Erath. Her grandparents are Alice Domingue and the late Eugene Domingue of Erath and Gloria Soirez Broussard and the late Daniel Soirez of Erath.
The groom is the son of Jackie Cornez-DeRouen of Youngsville and Eric Frederick Sr. of Abbeville. His grandparents are Georgette and Virgil Vice of Abbeville.
The pews in the church were marked with fresh silver dollar eucalyptus wrapped in red satin ribbon.
Music was performed by Manique LeBlanc, organist.
The bride found her wedding gown exclusively at A-Net’s Bridal Boutique. Escorted by her father. The sleeveless, sheath dress began with a V-neck of intricate eyelash lace and followed down into an illusion plunge. The completely lace back closed with soft, ivory pearl buttons that cascaded throughout the semi-cathedral length train. The bride’s veil was an ivory waltz length piece trimmed with intricate eyelash lace. She carried a fresh bouquet of ivory English garden roses wrapped in champagne satin ribbon completed with an ivory rosary and memorial pendants.
Rachael deGraauw, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Morghan Soirez, cousin of the bride; Breanna Bokar, friend of the bride; Shelby Domingue, sister-in-law of the groom and Kaitly Gary, sister of the groom. The attendants wore a modern approach to the classic satin ball gown in apple red. They carried bouquets of ivory hydrangeas with lambs ear and eucalyptus. The flower girl was Lea Broussard, cousin of the bride and daughter of Tami and Gordon Broussard of Abbeville. She wore an ivory floor length dress with eyelash lace to match the bride. The dress was completed with a champagne sash.
Eric Frederick, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Anthony Hardy, cousin of the groom; Aaron Darby, friend of the groom; Michael Seymour, friend of the groom and Javion Johnson, godchild of the groom. . Serving as ring bearers were Bryce Broussard, son of Tami and Gordon Broussard and godchild of the groom and Joseph deGraauw, son of Rachael and Frankie deGraauw, godchild of the bride. Ushers included Frankie deGraauw, brother-in-law of the bride and Jadon Soirez, cousin of the bride.
A reception was held at La Louisiane Banquet Hall which was decorated with gold mercury glass votives, ivory candles, red roses and ivory table cloths.
The three tiered bride’s cake was multi-flavored with ivory butter cream frosting with gold accents and fresh flowers.
The two tiered groom’s cake was a white hunting and fishing themed cake with strawberries and cream.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Negril, Jamaica, the couple will reside in Erath.
A rehearsal supper, hosted by the groom’s mother, was held on Thursday, December 13, 2018 at Bonne Soiree.
The bride is a 2011 graduate of Erath High School and a 2015 UL Lafayette graduate with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Secondary Social Studies Education. She is employed with the Iberia Parish School Board at Delcambre High School.
The groom is a 2011 graduate of Erath High School and a 2016 graduate of UL Lafayette with a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology. He is employed with Baker Hughes.

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) hosted their first Christmas Party Project for children and families in the program on Friday; a project that took two months to organize with hopes to grow.
Stacey Mire, supervisor for the Department of Children and Family Services, wanted to do more in her career in helping foster children and families. After realizing that Lafayette had several community and church support, she wanted to do the same for Vermilion Parish.
“Being an employee of DCFS, I could not organize this project myself” she says “I knew exactly who I wanted for the job; Lindsay Mencacci Schexnider who is a social worker through Abbeville General.”
About a year ago, Schexnider reached out to Harvest Time for support as well as parishioners asking to sponsor a family while Mire began working with Foster Friends in Lafayette in efforts to collaborate with Schexnider in getting an organization together in the parish for the children and families that are involved with DCFS.
“A lot of times, the kids need prom dresses, sports gear or birthday gifts” Schexnider says “Just a small bit to bring them smiles.” The organization hopes to do events like this several times a year.
Every year, the organization plans to have a Christmas party with games and food for the children as well as things on their wish lists. “This is actually our first event here so far. But for the kids’ birthdays there may be a parishioner who has to movie tickets that they cannot attend, so they would typically donate it and if that suits a wish list item, we will issue that as a birthday gift.”
The state only gives a recreation fee, which pays for the basic needs of a child in the system, so some of the kids don’t have much extra for holidays, birthdays, or sports.
By spreading the word, the turnout was pretty amazing, according the pair. “The community has helped so much and we cannot thank them enough.”
To prepare, each home was visited, wish lists for each child were collected, and a plan set into motion. Schexnider then went to each business and asked if they wanted to sponsor one child, or one family, and the response was incredible. Lindsay says “The businesses were thanking us for doing this for their community as we were thanking them. Every business helped us out.”
“It means the world to me because I am a social worker, I see what is missing in their lives, and we have all needed a little extra support from somewhere, and we are here to make that happen and to give our neighbors a little joy.” Lindsay Schexnider
“I think that for a long time, bigger cities have parish offices for things like this with support and recruitment efforts, and that’s something that this area doesn’t have and we want to change that. Every community needs it. In my 28 years with DCFS it has always been a struggle to get gifts for these children and thought I wasn’t doing enough. And now, we are here. We are a smaller parish with a lot of love.” Stacey Mire

ERATH — A Mass of Christian Burial for Carmen Broussard Vincent, 90, will be held on Saturday December 15, 2018 at 1:00PM at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church with Fr. Eugene Tremie officiating. Interment will follow at Our Lady of Lourdes Mausoleum.
Visitation will be held at David Funeral Home of Erath on Friday December 14, 2018 from 2:00pm until 8:00pm, with a recitation of the rosary at 6:00pm. Visitation will continue on Saturday December 15, 2018 from 9:00AM until time of service.
A native and resident of Erath, Mrs. Vincent died at 9:30am Thursday December 13, 2018, at Eastridge Nursing Home. She loved to cook and “she could cook”, pralines, chocolate covered popcorn, pecan rolls and rice and gravy. Mrs. Vincent also loved spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her son Paul Vincent; a daughter Ruth and her husband Thad A. Broussard; grandchildren Jacob Vincent, Adena Smith, Wyatt Vincent, Emily Stang, Celeste Dleahoussaye, Natalie Broussard, Joshua Broussard, John Michael Broussard; great-grandchildren Staley Vincent, Logan Vincent, Jolie Vincent, Madison Bernard, Mathew Stang, Carmen Stafford, Kaydenc Stafford, and Alexander Stang; one brother Warren James Broussard; many much beloved nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Curliss P. Vincent; her parents Rosa Guidry and John Isidore Broussard; two brothers John Bulace Broussard and Henry Foche Broussard; two sisters Marie Lurline Lege and Jeanne Broussard.
Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Menard, Jacob Vincent, Logan Vincent, Joshua Broussard, Craig Broussard, Janson Crase.
You may sign the guest register book and express dondolences online at www.davidfuneralhome.org
David Funeral Home of Erath, at 209 E. Putnam, (337-937-0405) is in charge of the arrangements.