Simon-Brossette wed in Sunny-Meade garden
SCOTT - Kera Christine Simon and Rayce Charles Brossette, both of Bloomington, Ill., were joined as man and wife during a romantic garden ceremony held on April 27 on the grounds of Sunny-Meade in Scott. Brian D. Grubb, a nondenominational Christian officiant, performed the 6 p.m. ceremony uniting the couple.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Rita and Mr. Jack A. Simon of Kaplan. She is the granddaughter of the late Ms. Rita Mae Touchet of Kaplan, and Mrs. Irene Simon of Crowley and the late Mr. Emery Simon.
Kera is a graduate of Kaplan High School and Northwestern State University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism with a minor in art. She is currently employed as a communication specialist with the McLean County Health Department in Bloomington.
The groom-elect is the son of Mrs. Tammy Wiggins of Natchez, Miss., and Mr. Charles Brossette of Cloutierville. He is the grandson of Mrs. Jeanette and Mr. Russell Ford of Natchitoches.
Rayce graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Natchitoches before earning a bachelor’s degree in computer information systems from Northwestern Sate University. He is presently employed by State Farm Insurance in Bloomington as a systems analyst.
Kera, who was escorted by her father, was beautiful in a gorgeous white all-over pearl beaded lace gown featuring an empire waistline and swirling trumpet silhouette shimmering with iridescent sequins. The bodice’s V-neck was mirrored in the back by a deep V that extended from the dress’s cap sleeves to its waistline. A chapel-length train completed the gown.
For her headpiece, the bride wore the same wedding hat that her mother wore more than 30 years ago. The vintage piece featured white lace and pearl beading, and a fingertip veil trimmed with pearls and beadwork was attached.
Kera also wore her mother’s pearl necklace and a pair of pearl drop earrings that were a gift of the groom.
A pair of purple high-heeled shoes completed the bride’s attire and reflected the colors of the bridesmaids’ dresses and the ties of the groom and groomsmen.
Kera carried a mixed bouquet of white hydrangeas, peach and coral roses and lavender lisianthus flowers with peal sprays and a dashing purple dahlia. The stems were hand-wrapped in pearl ribbon with a line of pearl pins and a fleur-de-lis charm.
Jena Simon, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Attending Kera as bridesmaids were the groom’s sister, Tiffany Brossette, and Leigh Guidry, a friend of the bride.
The bridal attendants wore floor-length plum purple chiffon dresses in varying styles.
Each bridesmaid carried a bouquet customized to feature her favorite flower, with their choices including roses, peonies and calla lilies. The stems of each bouquet were wrapped in plum purple ribbon and accented with a line of pearl pins and a fleur-de-lis charm.
Kaylyn Hebert, the daughter of a friend of the bride, served as flower girl.
The father of the groom served as his son’s best man. Jonathan Ford, cousin of the groom, and Brent Slaughter, friend of the groom, stood as groomsmen.
The groomsmen wore medium gray three-piece suits with plum purple ties and pocket satins.
Their boutonnieres were made of coral rose buds and purple hydrangea blooms wrapped in purple ribbon and accented with fleur-de-lis charms.
Landon Ford, cousin of the groom, served as ring bearer.
During the ceremony, the couple presented roses to their mothers and symbolized their love with the lighting of a unity candle.
Hannah T. Hebert, friend of the bride, recited the poem “Love Sonnet XVII” by Pablo Neruda.
Jessica Ford, cousin of the groom, read Colossians 3:12-15.
The beautiful outdoor charm of southern Acadiana created the perfect romantic setting not only for the nuptials, but also for the on-site reception held at Sunny-Meade following the ceremony.
The garden was blossoming and the wedding gazebo was decorated with fabric drapery.
The interior of the garden atrium featured wrought-iron tables and chairs covered in white linen tied with gold sashes. Purple lights accompanied a water feature and set off the backdrop of the wedding cake table.
The guest tables were topped with centerpieces, handcrafted by the bride, of quart-sized Mason jars filled with floating candles and flower arrangements and accompanied by purple and peach rose petals.
Following a wedding trip to Antigua, the couple will reside in Bloomington.