Nuptial Mass unites Miller, Piazza

Miss Erica Danielle Miller of Crowley and Mr. Christopher Cecil Piazza of Abbeville were joined in holy matrimony during a Nuptial Mass on Saturday, Nov. 14.
Father Louis Richard officiated the 6:30 p.m. nuptials at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville.
Parents of the bride are Gregory K. and Kayla Miller of Jennings and the late Marilyn Janet Jones of Crowley. Her grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Jones Jr. of West Monroe and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller of Eunice.
Parents of the groom are Mayor Mark F. and Suzanne H. Piazza of Abbeville. His grandparents are the late Gerald C. Harrington and Joy Harrington of Abbeville, the late Bertha D. Zaunbrecher of Rayne and Abbeville and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Piazza of Abbeville.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Tommy Guidry, organist, and Maestro Xiau-Lu Li, violinist.
Readings were given by John Listi, godfather and cousin of the groom; Jeri Sonnier, godmother and aunt of the groom; and Taylor Istre, step-sister of the bride.
Ushers included Thomas Leger and Gabe Giffen, friends of the groom.
The mother of the bride was escorted by Thomas Lege. The mother of the groom was escorted by the groom and her husband.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a gorgeous designer ball gown fit for a princess from the Stella York collection featuring a sheer lace neckline with a sweetheart cut underneath, a fitted lace bodice and a tulle skirt. Unique detailing included diamante beading in a floral vine pattern at the natural waist and an elegant lace keyhole back that zipped up under sparkling crystal buttons. For her headpiece, she selected an ivory cathedral length veil, and she complemented the ensemble with a diamond necklace from her late mother.
For her special day, the bride carried a mix of cream and blush flowers including peonies and garden roses with dusty miller as an accent. Lace taken from her late mother’s wedding gown adorned the bouquet.
Lindsey Miller, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Matron of honor was Emily Lemoine, friend of the bride. Bridesmaids included Shayna Arceneaux, Andrea Johnson, Libby Faulk, Aimee Bitler, Julie Milan, Jill Parrott and Renee Walker, all friends of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Emilie Miller, sister of the bride. The flower girls were Anslee Miller, sister of the bride and Paisley Parrott, friends of the bride.
The attendants carried smaller versions of the bride’s bouquet and wore long Alfred Angelo “Once Upon a Time” gowns featuring draped bodices and elegantly gathered floor length skirts. Halter straps criss-crossed along the back necklines with asymmetric bow details, all in a beautiful slate blue color chosen by the bride.
Charles Piazza, brother of the groom, and Zayne Greene, friend of the groom, served as best men. Groomsmen included Jean Paul Ducrest, Trey Lemoine, J. P. Broussard, Phillip Meche, Broc Prejean, Corey Meaux and Phillip Legere, all friends of the groom. The junior groomsman was Benjamin Miller, brother of the bride. Ring bearers were Manning James, cousin of the groom, and Bradley Ducrest, friend of groom.
The groom chose Vera Wang two-button, grey super 120’s notch lapel tuxedos with navy vests and ties for his groomsmen and the same tuxedo for himself, but with an ivory vest and tie.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Magdalen Place.
Upon their return from a wedding trip to Antigua, the couple will reside in Crowley.
A rehearsal dinner hosted by the groom’s parents was held on Friday, Nov. 13 at the Caldwell House.