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Melanie and Clinton Galliano

Married Friday, February 14, 2003

 

We would like to thank our wonderful family and friends who shared  our wedding day with us.  And special thanks to the bridal party for keeping us sane through out the entire process!!  Your love and support means the world to us.                                                   --Melanie and Clint

P.S. Thanks to the enemy for making it all possible. 

 

We're showcased on the David's Bridal website!

Russell-Galliano Exchange Nuptials at Sacred Heart

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Morgan City was the setting February 14 for the 7 p.m. double-ring ceremony uniting Melanie Frances Russell and Clinton Patrick Galliano in holy matrimony.  The Rev. Sabino Rebosura II officiated the candlelight nuptials

The bride is the daughter of Jack E. Russell and Joyce B. Russell of Morgan City.  The groom is the son of the late Daniel Galliano and the late Jo Ann Cheramie.

For the ceremony, the sanctuary decor included center aisle candelabra with floating red candles, white tulle drape, and accents of white roses, lilies and ivy.  Two large bouquets of white mixed flowers adorned the alter and several large potted plants graced the sanctuary. 

Music was by organist Lee LeBlanc and vocalist Christopher Rhodes.

Ceremonial readings were by Katha Goree, cousin of the bride, and Linda Baudoin, aunt of the groom.  Offertory gifts were presented by Marian Jones, aunt of the bride, and Andrew Jones, godfather of the bride.

Escorted in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white gown designed with a short-sleeve, off the shoulder corset bodice embellished with beading, embroidery and pearls.  The silk organza ball gown skirt was accented with satin ribbon and Venise lace edging on the hem.  A handkerchief belonging to the groom's mother was pinned inside the gown.

Her two-tiered veil of elbow-length illusion was finished with a pencil edge and held by a silver and rhinestone triple-heart tiara.

She carried a bouquet of red and pink velvet roses hand-tied with a sheer red ribbon.  Entwined in the bouquet was her grandmother's crystal rosary.

Cherie Duhon was matron of honor.  She wore a sleeveless satin top over a slim formal-length skirt complimented by a shoulder wrap in apple red.  Her bouquet was of red, pink, and white velvet roses hand-tied with sheer ribbon.

Opal Foshee, cousin of the groom, was bridesmaid.  Her sleeveless A-line satin gown was formal length and was the same color as the matron of honor.  She carried a matching bouquet.

Emily Durocher served as flower girl.

Michael Hartman attended the groom as best man.  Jeffery Daigle was groomsman.

Ushering guests were Michael Hudson and Issac Swearengin.

For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Russell wore a mauve sheath of formal-length crepe topped with a matching fitted jacket adorned with a scalloped edge embellished with tonal embroidery and pearl beads.  Her corsage of white roses was finished with silver ribbon.

A reception followed at the Holiday Inn in Morgan City.

The banquet room was decorated with red and white rose and ivy candle rings, glass globes with red candles, heart confetti, and Valentine conversation hearts.

Backdrop for the bride's table was two, large lighted columns topped with ferns.  Draped fabric enhanced large double hearts entwined with white lights, red tulle, and white roses.

Large bouquets of white roses, lilies, gardenias, and ivy surrounded the cake table.  Silver candelabra and red tulle swags adorned the bride's table.

Main attraction of the bride's table was the three-tiered, white wedding cake decorated with red roses and a ceramic bride and groom cake topper.

The groom's chocolate cake was a two layered sheet cake iced in chocolate and decorated with chocolate-dipped strawberries.

Helping with hospitalities were Donna Gaylor, godmother of the bride, and Lois Kay Delaughter, godmother of the groom

Prior to the wedding, the groom hosted a rehearsal dinner at Ryan's in Bayou Vista.

Prenuptial parties included a bridal shower hosted by the bride's godmother and cousins.

The bride is a 1990 graduate of Morgan City High School and attended Nicholls State University.  She is a 1994 graduate of Louisiana Technical College, Young Memorial Campus.  She is employed by Seacor Marine in Patterson.

The groom is a 1986 graduate of South Lafourche High School and attended NSU.  He is employed by Halliburton/Baroid of New Orleans.

They took a honeymoon cruise to Jamaica, Grand Caymen, and Cozumel, and now reside in Thibodaux.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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