Katelyn Paige Carpenter becomes Mrs. Holden Michael Broussard

Katelyn Paige Carpenter of Erath, Louisiana and Holden Michael Broussard of New Iberia, Louisiana were united in marriage on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana. Officiating the 6:30 p.m. ceremony was Father Andre Metrejean and Deacon Durk Viator.
Katelyn is the daughter of Mrs. Lori Porter of Erath, Louisiana. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Gunter of Natchitoches, Louisiana, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bossley of Abbeville, Louisiana, and Mrs. Lilly Frederick and the late Mike Frederick of Erath, Louisiana.
A graduate of Erath High School, Katelyn attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette earning a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. She is employed by the Iberia Parish School Board as a first grade teacher.
Holden is the son of Ms. Amanda Waldmann and the late Dax Broussard of New Iberia, Louisiana. He is the grandson of Gail Waldmann and the late Harry Waldmann of New Iberia, Louisiana and the late Charles and Peggy Broussard of New Iberia, Louisiana.
A graduate of Catholic High School in New Iberia, Holden attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and is employed by Chad Bouton Contractors of New Iberia, Louisiana.
Escorted by her grandfather, Jimmy Gunter, the bride wore an elegant off the shoulder dress by Morilee. It featured frosted lace appliques throughout the dress with matching appliques adorning the cathedral length train. The sweetheart neckline was accented with detachable off the shoulder sleeves that complimented the sleek silhouette of the designer’s bridal gown. As a final touch, she wore a floor length veil which flowed into the exquisite cathedral train. She carried an opulent bouquet of White Roses, Hydrangeas, and Eucalyptus that were embellished with pink accents. For something old, from the Maggio side of the bride’s family, she had her great grandmother’s rosary wrapped in her wedding bouquet. She also wore her mother’s bracelet from her wedding. From the groom’s side, she wore the wedding ring belonging to the groom’s grandmother from the Broussard side of his family. Her blue wedding garter stood in for something blue.
Kristen Romero, sister of the bride, and Alexis Harrington, friend of the bride, both served as matrons of honor. They wore dusty blue off the shoulder floor length dresses made of chiffon featuring a v-neck line. Attending as bridesmaids were Emma Sonnier, cousin of the bride, Kayleigh Hebert, Abbie Lafosse, Jordan Nunez, and Kalyn Stephen all friends of the bride. They wore dusty blue floor length dresses made of chiffon featuring a v-neck line and cap sleeves. They carried opulent bouquets of White Roses, Hydrangeas, and Eucalyptus that were embellished with dusty blue and pink accents.
Attending as flower girls were Camille and Catherine Harrington, friends of the bride and groom and daughters of Alexis and Blake Harrington. They wore delicate soft white gowns adorned with a lace bodice and V shaped back complete with a softly flowing gathered skirt. As a final touch, their hair was adorned with a soft lace hair clip.
Serving as Best Men were Hayden Labit, friend of the groom, and Cody Romero, brother in law of the bride. Groomsmen were Cameron Carpenter, brother of the bride, Wyatt Bergeron and Oliver Bergeron, brothers of the groom and Zach Randazzo and Grant Duhon, both friends of the groom. Serving as ushers were Rhett Sonnier and Seth Sonnier, cousins of the bride. They wore a navy blue tuxedo with steel blue ties.
Serving as Ring Bearers were Rhett Viator, brother of the bride and son of Shane Viator and Amanda Waldmann, and Rowan Hull, godchild of the groom and son of Brandon and Taylor Hull. They wore navy blue tuxedos with steel blue ties. As a final touch, to make sure they kept the rings secure, they wore “Ring Security” badges.
Scriptures were read by Karen Sonnier, aunt of the bride, and Anne Waldmann Falterman, aunt of the groom. Processional music was provided by Jodi Bollich, organist and singer.
Together with their attendants, the couple had a rehearsal dinner on Thursday, June 3rd at Southern Soirees & More in Abbeville, Louisiana hosted by the groom’s mother, Amanda Waldmann.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Southern Soiree & More. The bride’s cake was a three tiered cake adorned with Vintage Peonies and Eucalyptus. The groom’s cake was a single tier cake accented with a hunting and fishing theme. Both cakes were made by Ms. Natalie Fremin with Fudge IT Cake shop in New Iberia.
After a wedding trip to a cabin in Sevierville, Tennessee, the couple plan to reside in New Iberia, Louisiana.