Levine and Trahan exchange wedding vows

Sharae Marie Levine, of Lafayette and native of Abbeville, and Terren Sherod Trahan, of Lafayette and native of Cade, were united in Holy Matrimony on Saturday, June 2, 2012, at The Manor, in St. Martinville, Louisiana. The nuptials were officiated by the Reverend Wayne Landry.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Steven Levine Sr. Mrs. Levine is the former Margaret Ann Huntsberry. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Donella Peters Jones and the late Mr. Edward Huntsberry, of Abbeville. She is also the granddaughter of the late Mrs. Mable Levine Jackson, the late Mr. Robert Jackson, and the late Mr. Earliest Collins Sr., all of Abbeville.

Sharae is a 2002 graduate of Abbeville High School. She is also a 2007 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette where she earned a Bachelor’s of General Studies with a Concentration in Behavioral Sciences and a Minor in Arts and Humanities. She is a 2011 graduate of Liberty University where she earned a Master’s of Arts in Human Services with a Specialization in Health and Wellness. Sharae is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Psychology. She is employed at Cadence of Acadiana as a Support Coordinator Supervisor.

The groom is the son of Mr. Joseph Alton Trahan, of Cade, and Ms. Lana Polite Trahan, of New Iberia. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Bill Trahan, of Cade; Mrs. Trahan is the former Margaret Ball. He is also the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward Polite, of New Iberia; Mrs. Polite is the former Juanita Polite.

Terren is a 2004 graduate of St. Martinville High School. He has served six years in the United States Navy where he was ranked second class Petty Officer as a Weather Forecaster. He attended Southern University A & M where he participated in the Southern University Human Jukebox Marching Band. Terren also attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. he is currently employed at Verizon Wireless as a Senior Sales Representative.

Escorted by her parents, the bride wore a strapless gown of ivory iridescent organza and tulle over satin. Asymmetrically shirred organza, adorned with beaded lace appliques in a floral motif, surrounded the fitted bodice from the sweetheart neckline to just above the knee. Covered buttons gave detail to the back of the gown. An explosion of tulle, gathered up and decorated with beaded appliques, created a dramatic fit-and-flare silhouette, which continued into a chapel-length train. To complete her ensemble, the bride wore a birdcage veil of ivory French net.

The scriptures were read by Patricia Owens, aunt of the groom, of New Iberia, and Earliest Collins Jr., uncle of the bride, of Abbeville.

Following the wedding, a reception was held at The Manor.

The couple will honeymoon in the Southern Caribbean.