Miss Katie Elizabeth Langlinais becomes Mrs. Brent John Gauthier, Jr.

On Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 6:30 in the evening, Katie Elizabeth Langlinais and Brent “B.J.” John Gauthier, Jr. were united in holy matrimony. The ceremony took place at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Erath, Louisiana. Pastors, Father Emmanuel “Manny” Fernandez and Father Andre Metrejean, officiated the sacramental ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David Langlinais of Erath, Louisiana. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Trahan and Mrs. Gloridean Langlinais, and the late Mr. Norvin Langlinais, all of Erath. The bride is a 2009 graduate of Erath High School and a 2013 graduate of Louisiana Health Sciences Center with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. She is employed as a registered dental hygienist at Theriot Family Dental Care in Youngsville, Louisiana.
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Burgess of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and Mr. and Mrs. Brent Gauthier, Sr. of Brouillette, Louisiana. He is the grandson of Dr. and Mrs. Oliver LaPrairie, Jr. of Bunkie, Louisiana, Mrs. Joyce Gauthier of Hessmer, Louisiana, and the late Mr. Rogers Gauthier. The groom is a 2010 graduate of Signal Mountain High School in Signal Mountain, Tennessee. He graduated from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science degree focusing in business management. He is employed by LogoJet in Lafayette, Louisiana, as an account sales manager.
The bride, escorted by her father, wore a gown by A-Net’s Bridal Boutique’s private designer, Millie Grace. Her exquisite gown featured a double layer of lace with three-dimensional flowers and sequins throughout the entire dress. Each flower was accented with pearls. The silhouette was form-fitting and had a subtle flare below the hip, which flowed into a large full train. The top of the gown featured a v-neckline with a slight plunge and an intricate trim along the straps that flowed into the beautiful sheer back, completed with covered buttons. She wore custom-made drop pearl and diamond earrings designed by Ashley Blue Jewelers. To complete her ensemble, she wore a simple cathedral length veil. She carried a cascading bouquet of ivory and blush roses and pink peonies. A special handmade rosary with her great-grandmother’s flowers were intertwined around the base of the bouquet along with a handmade handkerchief featuring pearl details from her mother’s wedding gown.
Kristy Langlinais West, cousin of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Ellie Claire Goutierrez, Paige Alexandra Frederick, Margo Jessie White, Katie Rose Debaillon and Britlyn Claire Delahoussaye, all friends of the bride. Jessica Walters Langlinais, sister-in-law of the bride, also served as a bridesmaid. Honorary bridesmaid was Hilary Soileau Crouse, a friend of the couple. Attendants wore floor-length blush colored chiffon dresses of varying styles. They carried whimsical bouquets similar to the bride’s.
Mr. Patrick Hunter Bordelon, friend of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Thomas Meredith Gauthier and Charles Joseph Gauthier, brothers of the groom; Andre Paul Langlinais, brother of the bride; Tanner John-Paul Harris, cousin of the bride; John Hayden Hicks and Dr. William Joseph Perry, friends of the groom.
Serving as flower girls were the bride’s four goddaughters: Ava Claire and Alexa Kate Bowman and Sarah Kathryn and Emily Claire Langlinais. Honorary flower girl was Gracie Kate Langlinais. All girls wore ivory heirloom dresses from Earl’s Baby Land.
Readings were given by Molly Town, aunt of the groom, and Nicole Hebert, cousin of the bride.
Music was provided by Spencer West, Nicholas Scalfano, and Joel Martinez.
Ushers included Jonathan Adam Town, Jr., Jacob Moody LaPrairie, both cousins of the groom, and Kyle Louis DuBois, friend of the bride.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at L’Eglise in Abbeville.
The couple will honeymoon in Idaho and in Yellowstone. Upon returning, they will reside in Youngsville, Louisiana.