Buckalew-Spiers. (2003 Wedding Register).Carly Ann Buckalew and Mark Jonathan Spiers were united in marriage during an afternoon mass at Saint Patrick's Church 4 in New Orleans New Orleans (ôr`lēənz –lənz, ôrlēnz`), city (2006 pop. 187,525), coextensive with Orleans parish, SE La., between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain, 107 mi (172 km) by water from the river mouth; founded , Louisiana on November 10, 2001. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Buckalew of Clara. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Luis Spiers of Metairie, Louisiana Metairie (local pronunciations /ˈmɛtəɹi/, /ˈmɛtɹi/) is a suburb of New Orleans. . Father Stanley P. Klores officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Joe Hoppe, organist; Michael Buckles, violinist; Angela Goodwin, vocalist; and Eric Pittman, vocalist. The readers were Joanna Graves, Bert Hodapp, and Tommy Kelley. Gift bearers were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cangelosi and Mrs. Karen Kelley. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white silk satin in a mermaid, silhouette fit. The strapless strap·less adj. Having no strap or straps, as a dress or an undergarment. n. A garment having no strap or straps. strapless Adjective gown was adorned with pearls, rhinestones, and crystal beaded trim. The mermaid gown flowed into a beautiful sweep train. The bride chose an elbow-length waterfall veil on an ornate headpiece head·piece n. 1. A protective covering for the head. 2. A set of headphones; a headset. 3. See headstall. 4. An ornamental design, especially at the top of a page. 5. of Austrian crystals. She carried a clutch bouquet filled with red roses, yellow solidago Solidago North American plant genus in the family Asteraceae; contain an unidentified toxin. In some outbreaks there is suspicion that the poisoning is caused by a fungus growing on the plant but tests with the plant alone have proved its toxicity. , purple statice, yellow alstroemeria al·stroe·me·ri·a n. Any of several South American perennial herbs of the genus Alstroemeria, popular as cut flowers for their showy, variously colored blooms. , baby's breath, white tulips, and croton croton, in botany croton (krō`tən), any of several species of Codiaeum that are widely cultivated as ornamentals and houseplants. The most popular species is C. leaves edging the lovely arrangement. Tesa Spiers was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brooke Ellenberger, Heather Jenkins, Megan Kelley, Sarah Runnels, Elizabeth Spadafora, and Lacey Spiers. The attendants wore gowns of burgundy in a two-piece fashion. The strapless gowns had velvet bodices accented with satin-covered buttons down the back. Satin straight skirts completed the lovely two-piece suits. Thomas Spiers served as best man. Groomsmen were Barrett Buckalew, Justin Buckalew, Brian D'Alfonso, Chris Maratea, Troy Mixon, and Chris Singley. Serving as ushers were Jay Hudnall and Richie Lewis. Allyson Hodapp and Wesley Hodapp served as program attendants. Following the mass, Uptown Limousine Service transported the wedding party to Pat O'Brien's on the river in Jax Brewery. While Oak Alley provided musical entertainment, a fun time was had by all as they danced and participated in various New Orleans traditions, such as the cake pull and the second line march. On the wedding's eve, the groom's parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at Andrea's restaurant in Metairie, Louisiana. Toasts of memories and happiness filled the room throughout the evening. Following a romantic honeymoon to the U.S. Virgin Islands, Carly and Mark now reside in River Ridge, Louisiana River Ridge is a small suburb of New Orleans that has a population of 14,588 (census 2000). River Ridge is an unincorporated area and thus designed as a census-designated place). River Ridge is part of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. . |
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