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Parrish Christian Vienne and Louis Patrick Mire were married during a Saturday, October 26 ceremony at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville. The Very Reverend Father William Blanda officiated the 6 p.m. nuptials.
Parrish is the daughter of Amanda and David Beverly of Abbeville and the late Benjamin Vienne of Abbeville. She is the granddaughter of RoseAnna and Michael Trahan of Abbeville and Mona and Keith Vienne of Rayne.
Louis is the son of Jennifer and Brock Mire of Breaux Bridge. He is the grandson of Glenn and Yvette Quebedeaux of Crowley and Patrick and Patricia Mire of Crowley.
Reminiscent of early wedding traditions, the church was decorated with pew markers made of muslin banners featuring the couple's names intertwined. Similar banners were placed on the church's main doors highlighting a monogram and wedding date.
Escorted by the couple's 2 year old son Whitley Jude Mire, the bride wore a diamond white beaded and sequined chiffon gown. The A-line lace embellished tulle bodice featured a V-neckline, beaded off-shoulder straps, and low back with covered buttons. Her lace trimmed cathedral length train complimented the cathedral length, pearl embellished veil. The bride carried a bouquet of dried flowers featuring feather grass, sun palms, white pampas grass, dried cotton, blush orchids, anemone and tied with a copper colored, monogrammed sash. Carried in her bridal bouquet were the traditional keepsakes. Something Old was her baptism handkerchief. Something New were diamond and pearl earrings gifted by her parents. Something Borrowed was a cameo brooch belonging to her great grandmother Sable Broussard. Something Blue was a blue topaz bracelet belonging to her mother. A lucky sixpence was placed in her shoe.
In keeping with the vintage theme, Whitley wore a white Bobby Suit featuring bridging trim on the peter pan collar and sleeve cuffs. A smocked bodice insert highlighted the handmade outfit.
Attending as Maid of Honor was her sister, Ellis Vienne. Bridesmaids were friends Morgan Fontenot and Erina Guidry. They wore terracotta rust colored satin A-line gowns with sweetheart necklines, corset details, puff sleeves, and self fabric bows at the back waistline. They carried old world style bouquets evoking the wedding party theme. Green eucalyptus, pink amaranth, feather grass, sun palms, dried cotton and peach anemone completed with velvet ribbons in shades of russet, clay and blush personalized with embroidery monograms. Evy Vienne, sister of the bride, served as Junior Bridesmaid and wore an identical gown as the bridesmaids but in a cedar rose color. Attending as Flower Girl was Millie Richard, daughter of friends of the groom, Heidi and Chad Richard of Youngsville. She wore a white ball gown of matte satin featuring a pearl embellished neckline, puff sleeves and bow detail. She carried an heirloom basket filled with assorted colored lollipops.
The groom's attire blended flawlessly with his bride's old-world style and consisted of a tan suit and champagne colored tie.
Attending as Best Man was the groom's lifelong friend, Brock Credeur. Groomsmen were also friends of the groom, Hadden Cormier, Bon Cormier, Tre Guidry, and Wyatt Whittington. Dressed identical to the groom, they wore tan suits with champagne colored ties and boutonnieres matching the ageless style of the bridesmaids bouquets. Serving as Junior Groomsmen were the bride's brothers, Austin and Tyler Beverly. They wore classic brown slacks, suspenders, and bowties in cedar rose color. Campbell Richard, son of friends of the groom, Heidi and Chad Richard of Youngsville, carried the couple's rings and wore a white vintage style Bobby Suit.
Ushers for the ceremony were Andrew Mire, brother of the groom, Noah Beverly, brother of the bride, Parker Menard, cousin of the bride, and Evan Knott, friend of the couple.
For her daughter's wedding, Amanda Beverly wore a peach midi formal gown with a sweetheart neckline and corset detail. A bespoke peach dyed cashmere topper with bronze front closures and peplum waist completed her church attire. For her son's wedding, Jennifer Mire wore a forest green evening gown of shimmery crepe with V-neck, long flowing sleeves and a delicately ruched waist creating a pleated floor length skirt. Both mothers were presented with heritage themed bouquets featuring dried flowers and embroidery sashes identical to the bridesmaids.
Reading bible selections were Lily Mire, sister of the groom, Clare Broussard, cousin of the bride, and Anna Claire Menard, cousin of the bride. Musical selections were provided by Tommy Guidry, Director of Music and Church Organist for St. Mary Magdalen Church.
Following the wedding ceremony, a second line parade processed to Magdalen Square and downtown Abbeville. The second line parade symbolizes the start of a new life for the couple. Leading the newly wedded couple and their guests with traditional New Orleans style musical selections were friends of the couple, Andrea Rivera, Natalie Dutil, Nick Duhon, Ana Maynor and Cecilia Domingue. The second line parade led the couple and their guests to the reception hall at Black's. The band Dat Band entertained guests while they enjoyed a delicious wedding cuisine catered by Fezzo's Seafood and Steakhouse of Broussard.
Adding to the festive celebration were guest tables adorned with vintage colored glass vases artfully arranged with candles and dried flowers in Fall colors.
A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom's parents, Jennifer and Brock Mire on Thursday, October 24 at Bailey's in Lafayette.
Following a wedding trip to Gatlinburg, TN, Parrish, Louis and Whitley will return to their home in Ossun, LA

Duncan Eugene Boutwell, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in Alexandria, Louisiana at Lexington House. He was born in Chicago on October 6, 1937, to his parents, Donald and Dorothy Boutwell, who preceded him in death.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 35 years, Elisabeth (Beth) Hebert Boutwell; daughters, Lyla Cervantes and Lynda Rodgers (Terry); step-children, Carlos Pardo (Elizabeth) and Amy Cepparo (Gustavo); grandchildren, Melissa Pierce (Mitch), Amanda Prestridge (James), Jasmine and Joshua Cervantes, Stephanie Whittle (Ryan), and Emilie Eusea; step-grandchildren, Emmy and Caeden Pardo, Sofia, Natalie and Camila Cepparo; great grandchildren, Faelyn Hakes, Willow Prestridge, Erilyn and Ivy Whittle, and Charles Eusea. He is also survived by his brother, Roger Boutwell (Beverly) and their children, Brian Boutwell (Vicki), Douglass Boutwell and Cindy Swigert (Don); and cousin, Brent Landis.
Duncan was a high school teacher of Spanish, English and French and was a counselor. He was a life-long learner with varied interests and talents as a pilot, a motorcycle enthusiast, a wood carver, a newspaper columnist, and a volunteer fireman. He was also an “outside the box” problem solver who could repair anything.
But Duncan will be remembered most for his desire to help others, especially elderly widows. As a teacher he was able to reach and motivate teenage boys that might not have succeeded with his attention.
A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at 6 p.m. at Trinity Christian Center at 3466 Highway 112 in Forest Hill.