Maria Caillouet - Joseph Baute exchange vows

Maria Lynn Caillouet and Joseph Charles Baute were united in holy matrimony during a 7 p.m. ceremony on Friday, January 9, 2015, at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, La. Co-celebrants of the Mass were Father Aaron Melancon and Deacon Cody Miller.
The bride is the daughter of Ms. Henrietta Hebert Caillouet of Abbeville, and the late David Ray Caillouet. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Ledora Ledet Hebert, the late Lloyd Caillouet and the late Ms. Doris Lemaire Caillouet.
The groom is the son of John Michael Baute, of Panama, and Ms. Rebecca Gelling Baute, of Clinton, La. He is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Barbara Hixson Gelling and the late Dr. and Mrs. Bernard and Kathryn Selecman Baute.
Maria is a 2002 graduate of Vermilion Catholic High School and a 2006 graduate of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, having earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. She is currently employed as a registered nurse by Dr. Stephen Delatte and Dr. Louis Mes at Acadiana Aesthetic Surgeons in Lafayette.
Joseph is a 2000 graduate of Mandeville High School and is currently pursuing a degree at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. He is currently employed as a department manager at Lafayette Shooters.
Escorted by her mother, the bride wore a stunning, sleeveless, fit and flare gown chosen from A-Nets Bridal Boutique. This ivory Allure gown had a soft, bateau-shaped neckline in delicate lace and a Swarovski crystal band which accented the natural waistline. An all lace illusion back was showcased by a romantic button detail that lead into a semi-catherdral train. The look was completed by a beautiful combination of an ivory cathedral veil and an ivory blusher veil, topped with a gorgeous crystal and pearl comb.
Annie Caillouet, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Bridesmaids included Lindsey Bergeron, Brittany Daly, Melissa Manning, and Ashley Romero, all friends of the bride; and Mary Ann Mestayer, cousin of the bride. Each bridesmaid wore a different style of Watters full-length chiffon gown in crimson color.
John Michael Baute, brother of the groom, serves as best man. Groomsmen included Scott Miller, Charles Oge’, Ryan Venable, and Paul Vidrine, all friends of the groom, and John Russell Bazar and Michael Bazar, godchildren of the bride. Ushers included Andre’ Hebert, Phillip Hebert and Brett Saltzman, all cousins of the bride. The groomsmen and ushers all wore dark brown tuxedos with champagne colored vests.
Readings for the ceremony were given by Lauren Hebert and Katherine Rongey, both cousins of the bride. Gift bearers included Julia Campbell and James Mestayer, godparents of the bride. Program attendants were Erin Bazar and Blair Saltzman, both cousins of the bride.
Music for the ceremony was provided by Johnny Luquette, vocalist; Tommy Guidry, organist; Will Green, trumpeter; and Yang Yang Li, violinist.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Magdalen Place in Abbeville, where the guests enjoyed musical entertainment by Krossfyre, gourmet food catered by Chef Bobby and Dot Catering; and delicious cakes made by Heidi Broussard.
A rehearsal dinner, hosted by the parents of the groom, was held the evening before the wedding at Mazen Grill in Lafayette.
After returning from a honeymoon trip to Grenada, the couple will reside in Lafayette, La.