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Mrs. Zachary Christian Pulling

Wedding vows exchanged by Suire, Pulling

Couple to reside in Conroe, Texas, following wedding trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica

Trisha Fay Suire and Zachary Christian Pulling, both of Conroe, Texas, were joined in holy matrimony during a lovely afternoon ceremony held on Saturday, Nov. 29.

Rev. Charlie Crews officiated the 4 p.m. nuptials at First United Methodist Church in Crowley.

The bride is the daughter of Patty and John Suire of Crowley. Her maternal grandparents are Shirley and Larry Sarver, and her paternal grandparents are the late Jane and Clemile Suire, all of Crowley.

Trisha is a graduate of Crowley High School and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in petroleum engineering. She is presently employed by Baker Hughes as a wireline account manager.

The groom is the son of Sarah and David Pulling of Eunice. His maternal grandparents are Ann Morris of Eunice and the late Tommy Morris. His paternal grandparents are Helen Pulling of Covington and the late Nathan Pulling.

Zachary graduated from Eunice High School before attending Louisiana College, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in communication arts, and the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he graduated with a master’s degree in educational leadership. He is currently employed with Edward Jones as a financial advisor.

Guests were ushered to their seats by Herbert Richard, great-uncle of the bride, and Andrew Sarver, cousin of the bride.

Musical selections for the ceremony included Franc’s “Panis Angelicus,” Smith’s “Shine on Us,” Webber’s “All I Ask of You,” Stevens’ “Lord We Are Grateful,” Matt Redman’s “Your Grace Finds Me,” which accompanied the seating of the parents and grandparents, Pachelbel’s “Canon in D,” which accompanied the procession of the bridal party, Sager & Foster’s “The Prayer” and Chris Tomlin’s “Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone).”

They were performed by pianist Connie Beaugh, violinist Tommy Benoit, flutist Patricia Dossman, vocalist David Harper, trumpeter Dwight Jodon, organist Judy LeJeune and guitarist/vocalist Nick Suire.

Accompanied by the strains of Clarke’s “Trumpet Voluntary,” the bride was given in marriage and escorted to the altar by her father. She was gorgeous in a satin Allure gown with delicate lace appliques embellished with fine beadwork. The plunging neckline was enhanced by contoured straps, and the gown was finished with a sheer lace paneled back with a cascading silk button closure.

Trisha carried a simple and elegant bouquet of purple and white calla lilies. 

Following tradition, she incorporated all of the classic good luck items into her wedding. Her great-grandmother’s wedding ring served as “something old,” while her wedding dress was “something new.” Her grandmother’s bracelet was “something borrowed,” and her garter was “something blue.”

The bride’s friend Whitney Erwin served as maid of honor. Serving as bridesmaids were Nikki Thomas, also a friend of the bride, and Alexis Sarver, cousin of the bride.

The bridesmaids were clad in strapless floor length gowns in flowing eggplant chiffon, and they carried bouquets of white calla lilies.

Payton Pulling, daughter of the groom, served as flower girl.

Casey Rozas, friend of the groom, fulfilled the duties of best man. Standing as groomsmen were Jay Fontenot, friend of the groom, and Nick Suire, brother of the bride.

Duke Parker, godchild of the bride, served as ringbearer.

Selected scriptures were read by Melissa Suire, godmother of the bride, and Ann Kuhn, sister of the groom.

Following the wedding, family and friends joined the newlywed couple for a reception at Le Grand Hall in Crowley.

In keeping with the season, the guest tables were decorated with warm lanterns surrounded by evergreen pine branches and holly berries entwined with beads in the bride’s chosen colors of white and purple. 

A selection of old family wedding photographs were displayed, incorporating the couple’s history into their special day.

The bride’s cake was made of four intricately decorated square tiers iced in off-white and filled with Bavarian cream and pecan praline.  The bottom tier featured a quilted design embellished with pearls, while the next tier was smooth and graced with two light purple fleurs-de-lis and off-white draped scallops on each side. The top two tiers echoed the designs in alternating fashion, and the confection was topped with a “P” monogram ornament and fresh flowers. It was served by Paula Sarver and Kathy Suire, aunts of the bride.

The groom’s two-layer milk chocolate cake featured a pecan praline filling and was topped with a large fleur-de-lis. The groom’s aunt and uncle, Jody and  Tommy Sarver, served the cake to those in attendance.

Out-of-town guests registered from Florida, Georgia, New York, Texas and various points throughout Louisiana.

As guests departed from the reception, they received outdoor-themed favors in the form of s’mores bearing little tags that read, “Sending S’More Love.” Campfire pictures of the couple were displayed with the treats.

On the Friday night before the wedding, the parents of the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at Chef Roy’s in Rayne.

Following a wedding trip to Montego Bay, Jamaica, the couple will reside in Conroe.

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