St Philomena Catholic Church

Wedding Day

Ceremony

Cotillion Ballroom

Reception

Our Wedding

We would like to say we are true high school sweethearts. Our very first dance we shared was back in 8th grade at the E.D. White Junior High Dance. It was our first real interaction. Now, we may have been too shy to say more than a word (and definitely kept an arm’s length apart), but even then, there was a spark.Although nothing came of that single, awkward slow dance, something about that night stuck with us. Fast forward to junior year of high school, we found ourselves talking again, and this time things clicked. Our very first date started off at Sonic (because where else would you go in high school?) and ended with a slow dance on top of the hospital parking garage. From that night on, we became best friends, and before long, we were inseparable.After graduation, life tested us with long distance. We were living five whole hours apart! Thanks to late-night calls, weekend road trips, and a lot of gas station snacks, we made it work. A year later, we traded the miles for minutes apart at LSU. Those three years together were both a dream and proof that we were meant to be.Now, after college, we’re chasing our professional goals while enjoying life back at home. On August 16th, at Houmas House in Darrow, Louisiana, we got engaged, and it was the easiest “yes” ever.Since then, we’ve been having a blast planning this wedding and can’t wait to celebrate with all of you as we begin the next chapter of our lives together.

Our Story

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Bridesmaids

Camille DeGravelle

Caroline Clause

Mary Ellen Tenney 

Sally LeBlanc

Lucy Steib

Emeline Rodrigue

Olivia DeGravelle

Claudia Pickell

Groomsmen

Michael Tenney

Jackson Landry

Mason Siegel

Thomas Pate

Jacques Rathle

Benjamin Pitre

Ellis Braud

Baker Brooks Jr. 

Ushers

Eli Servat

Trey Wanko

Grant DeGravelle

Thomas Clause

Wedding Party

We’re so excited to celebrate our wedding with all of you! Please note that hotel availability in Thibodaux may be limited, as the Manning Passing Academy is taking place the same weekend.Unfortunately, we were unable to reserve a hotel block in Thibodaux due to the event. However, we’ve secured a wedding room block at the Best Western in Gray, located just a short drive from the venue. You can book directly through the link posted below.If you prefer to stay in Thibodaux, we recommend reaching out to local hotels individually to check for any remaining availability.Thank you for planning ahead. We can’t wait to see you and celebrate together!

Best Western Houma Inn

Below you will find the list of hotels in Thibodaux that you can call for possible availability.

Laura & John Ellis

Laura & John Ellis

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