Hebert-Brister. (2003 Wedding Register).

Suzanne Noel Hebert and Davis Ward Brister were united in marriage on September 22, 2001, at the historic Saint Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, Louisiana. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald James Hebert of Mandeville, Louisiana. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Matthew Patrick O'Connor of Niceville, Florida, and the late Mr. O'Connor and Mrs. Frederick Samuel Hebert of Mandeville and the late Mr. Hebert. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. DeVotie Ward Brister and the grandson of Mrs. Frances Davis McMaster and Mrs. Emmett Eugene Brister and the late Mr. Brister, all of Grenada.

Officiating at the nuptial mass were the Right Reverend Monsignor Ken Hendrick and Deacon Jose Sierra. The vocal selections were provided by Rebecca Bradley, and offering the scripture readings were Ashley Baler, David Cummings, and Marilyn Dimling, the bride's aunt. The order of service was distributed by Christie Evans.

The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, wore a candlelight dupioni silk gown with a beaded, spaghetti-strap bodice and basque waist. It featured a cathedral-length train. The fingertip veil was of candlelight illusion, and she carried a bouquet of white English roses. Tucked inside were an Irish good-luck charm given to Suzanne by her mother and an heirloom handkerchief that belonged to the groom's great-grandmother, Nancy Downey Davis, for whom he is named. Attending her sister as maid of honor was Erin Hebert. Chosen as bridesmaids were Nicole Hebert, Renee Hebert, and KK Hebert, sisters of the bride; Courtney Dimling and Meredith Dimling, cousins of the bride; Aimee Dugas; Nicole Parnell; and Mimi Phillips. The attendants wore formal strapless gowns of claret satin and carried bouquets of jewel-toned roses and fall berries. Serving as flower girls were Elizabeth Field and Anna Catherine Lancaster, cousin of the groom.

Attending Davis as best man was his father, Ward Brister. Groomsmen were Heath Brister, cousin of the groom; Guy Bumpas; Case Embry; Phillip Embry; Jason Huggins; Matt Sanders; and Chuck Sherman. Justin Lea, cousin of the groom, served as ring bearer.

Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception at the Royal Orleans with music provided by Louisiana Lagniappe. Just prior to leaving, Davis and Suzanne led their guests in the traditional New Orleans Second Line. After honeymooning in Hawaii, the couple is at home in Jackson.

Weekend wedding festivities included a bridesmaids' brunch given by the bride's grandmother and her aunt in the courtyard of the Saint Louis Hotel. The groom's parents hosted the rehearsal dinner at Arnaud's on the eve of the wedding.