Madeline Annie Foreman weds Drake Allen Kelly

RAYNE - A six-thirty evening Nuptial Mass on Saturday, July 18, 2015, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church joined Madeline Annie Foreman of Rayne and Drake Allen Kelly of Eunice as husband and wife. The double-ring ceremony was celebrated by Rev. Kendal Faulk, pastor.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foreman of Rayne. Her grandparents were the late Mr. and Mrs. James Patrick Gautreaux of Rayne, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Marion Leon Foreman of Crowley.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Loewer of Eunice and Mr. Leslie Kim Kelly of Breaux Bridge. His grandparents are Mrs. Elaine Fortson, the late Melvin Fortson Sr., Mrs. Lessie Miller, and the late Charles Kelly.
Upon entering the church, guests were ushered to their seats by Ty Melancon Jr. and Anthony Cart.
The church entrance doors were adorned with circular wreaths of mixed flowers in peach and ivory. The altar was flanked by columns on which urns sat filled with large floral arrangements of mixed peach, blush and ivory flowers. The aisle was noted with pew markers, a clutch arrangement of ivory hydrangea, peach roses and blush roses tied with ivory satin ribbon. Ivory lanterns with candles burning were placed on the window sills for a candlelight ambiance.
Organist Kip Faulk and vocalist Sarah Kirksey provided the musical background for the bride’s entrance on the arm of her father.
Madeline wore an all-lace fit and flare wedding gown by Allure Bridal with details of intricate ivory lace stand out over a light gold satin lining. Enhancing the romance of the dress was a high illusion neckline with a scalloped lace back that featured openings with multiple keyhole button enclosures. The gown was finished with buttons from the waist into a semi-cathedral train with scalloped edge. The bride’s veil fell mid-length comprised of simple organza. Her bouquet was a collection of ivory roses, ivory majolica roses, dusty miller, white O’hara, and seeded eucalyptus gathered with ivory ribbon and highlighted with her maternal grandmother’s rosary and her maternal grandparents’ wedding rings.
Attending Madeline as maid of honor was Emily Anne Arceneaux. Bridesmaids were Tristen Duhon, Leah Gossen, Megan Doucet, Brittany David, Caroline Thevis, Andrea Foreman and Ally Kelly.
For her bridesmaids, Madeline selected an elegant Jenny Yoo dress in a blush luxe chiffon featuring a classic bateau neckline with fine vertical gathers radiating out from the center. The back neckline dropped into a deep “V” just above the inner bodice for a glamorous and feminine look. The waistline hit just above the natural waist with soft gathers in the skirt creating an “A” shape in the floor length dress. Each carried a bouquet of ivory hydrangea, peach roses, peach berries, peach stock, seeded eucalyptus, dusty miller and Ossiana ribbon.
Flower girl for the wedding was Ella Marie O’Meara, daughter of Patrick and Michelle O’Meara. She wore a darling ivory organza tea-length, full skirted, A-line dress. The dress was accented by an elegant blush pink satin bow, sash, and tails worn at the waist. She also wore a pearl headpiece that was a part Madeline’s materal grandmother’s, Annie Gautreaux, wedding veil.
Attending Drake as best man was John Jude Scelfo. Groomsmen were Jack Faulk, Seth Fruge, Matthew Jones, John Edward Hundley, Andrew Welter, Christopher Foreman and Lucas Kelly.
Serving as ring bearer was Kolton Dale Cini, son of Brittany and Carl Cini. He carried an heirloom pillow from Madeline’s parent’s wedding.
Announcing the arrival of the bride was Carter Ashton Kelly, son of Ally and Lucas Kelly. He held a sign inscribed with, “Uncle Drake, here comes your bride.”
Immediately following the wedding ceremony, the newlyweds were honored during a reception held at the Point Aux Loup Springs Ballroom in Iota. Welcoming guests were ivory lanterns that lined the outside sidewalk leading to the reception hall’s doorway which was decorated with arched grape vines with lights.
Upon entering, guests signed a wooden bench in honor of the couple, in addition to a wedding quilt made by the bride’s mother. Ivory lanterns lit up the reception hall windows, which gave a surrounding glow to pearl picture frames.
Guest tables were topped with elegant champagne linens and centered with large clear vases filled with ivory roses, ivory mojolica roses and seeded eucalyptus, each surrounded by candles.
A unique memory table was also noted which included pictures of family members who have passed away, along with a wedding picture the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foreman, and the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Loewer.
Among the refreshments provided for guests was the bride’s cake, a four-tier vanilla confection with strawberry and Bavarian cream fillings topped with smooth ivory buttercream icing. Victorian lace and ivory satin ribbon surrounded the bottom of each tier, along with a string of ivory buttercream pearls. Blush fresh roses were noted on the top and second layers. The cake sat atop a gold cake stand especially purchased for this occasion by the groom’s mother.
The groom’s cake was a two-tier chocolate confection with ivory buttercream icing and chocolate icing drizzle, topped with fresh strawberries.
Following their wedding trip to the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas, the couple will make their home in Eunice.
Prior to the wedding, a rehearsal dinner was held Friday, July 17, at Ruby’s in Eunice hosted by the grooms parents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Loewer.
Madeline is a 2009 graduate of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish and attained a bachelor of science degree in early childhood education in 2014 from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is employed as a fourth grade teacher at St. Edmund Catholic School in Eunice.
Drake is a 2007 graduate of Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish and earned an associate degree in business administration in 2012 at Baton Rouge Community College. He is employed as a materials coordinator at Precision Cutting in Eunice.