Celeste Claire Habetz weds Jacob Paul Broussard

Celeste Claire Habetz and Jacob Paul Broussard of Crowley became husband and wife during a Nuptial Mass held at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 14, with Fr. Gary Schexnayder officiating.

The bride is the daughter of Karen and Milton Habetz, Sr. of Crowley. She is the granddaughter of the late Eva R. “Tipsy” Kisinger, the late Oscar Faulk, Sr. and the late Mr. and Mrs. W. Andrew Habetz, Sr. of Rayne. A graduate of Crowley High School, she is currently attending McNeese State University where she is majoring in elementary education.

The groom is the son of Janetta and Tony Broussard, Sr. of Crowley. He is the grandson of the late Ernest Broussard, Sr., Janet F. Broussard of Crowley, the late Salvadore Guarisco, the late LaVerne Guarisco and Hortense Arcemont of Morgan City. He is a graduate of Crowley High School and McNeese State University.

Escorted by her father, the bride wore a strapless a-line gown of Duchess satin. The bodice was adorned with embroidery and crystal beading for a dimensional sparkle. The gown featured a dropped waist with embroidery cascading down the back and encircling the hemline. The creation was accented with buttons down the back side and double bands of Duchess satin trimming the empire waist and hemline. The gown was completed with a chapel-length train. Her headpiece consisted of a rhinestone tiara that held an ivory fingertip length veil with rhinestone trimming, and she carried a dozen of pearl and café colored roses wrapped in ribbon.

In keeping with tradition, something old was a lace trimmed handkerchief belonging to her late grandmother, her wedding gown was something new, her earrings were something borrowed, and something blue was the traditional garter.

Lauren Labbé, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor, and Katie Vincent, friend of the bride, was chosen as maid of honor.

Bridal attendants were Tanya Verret, sister of the groom; Cheneé Broussard, sister-in-law of the groom; Olivia Habetz, sister of the bride; Jenna Vail, friend of the bride; and Cherisse Henry, cousin of the bride.

Bridal attendants each wore a floor-length taupe dress with a latté colored sash while carrying mauve Gerberia daisies.

Chosen to stand alongside the groom as his best man was Tony Broussard, Jr., the groom’s brother. Groomsmen were Perry Verret, brother-in-law of the groom; Toby Broussard and Shawn Leblanc, cousins of the groom; Chase Dartez and Codey Trumps, friends of the groom; and Tyler Habetz, brother of the bride.

Ushering guests to their seats were Joshua Richard, cousin of the groom; and Milton Habetz, Jr., brother of the bride.

Amber Habetz, niece of the bride, was the flower girl, and Colton Broussard, godson of the groom, was the ring bearer.

On her daughter’s special day, the mother of the bride wore a formal length, two-piece skirt set. Completing her attire was a jacket with quarter length sleeves adorned with rhinestone buttons and pleated trimming. The groom’s mother selected a two-piece pants suit including a pink chiffon top with gray slacks. Both were presented a rose corsage accented with baby’s breath.

Appropriate musical selections were provided by Trey Hayes on the saxophone for the ceremony.

Scripture readings were recited by Jena Bertrand and Amy Pastor.

Offertory gifts were presented by Janis Fabre and Brandi Leonard as accepted by the couple.

Immediately following the wedding ceremony, a reception was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in honor of the newlyweds.

An elaborate table made of two pillars topped with glass and an elegant floral arrangement provided an area for guest to sign in.

The bride’s table was enhanced with a white fabric backdrop and six descending pillars draped with greenery. The bride’s cake was a round three-tiered confection covered with ivory fondant. Each tier was wrapped with a latté colored fondant ribbon. The cake was served by her godmother, Mildred Matte.

The groom’s table featured an outdoors scene. A “Sportsman’s Paradise” theme was the decor of the groom’s cake. Miniature decorations consisted of a fishing figurine, a deer in the woods, and a four-wheeler parked on the bank. The cake was served by Melissa Broussard, godmother of the groom, and Mitzi Broussard, aunt of the groom.

Upon returning from a wedding trip to Cozumel, Mexico, the couple will reside in Crowley.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents and the bride’s aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faulk. The social was held June 13, at 7 p.m. in Crowley where guests were served jambalaya with all the trimmings.