Stephanie Lynn Montesano and Grant Michael Barras united in Holy Matrimony

Breaux Bridge – Stephanie Lynn Montesano and Grant Michael Barras were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Breaux Bridge on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 6:30 p.m.
The Nuptial Mass was officiated by Reverend Garrett McIntyre.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Montesano of Breaux Bridge. Mrs. Montesano is the former Stacy Boudreaux. She is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Montesano, Mrs. Celeste Boudreaux and the late Mr. Frank Boudreaux all of Lafayette.
The groom is the son of Mr. Jason Barras and Ms. Pam Diaz and Mr. and Mrs. Matt Suire. His mother is the former Bridget Robin of Abbeville. Grant is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Garland Barras of Broussard, Mrs. Lena Daigle of Lafayette and the late Mr. and Mrs. Harold Robin of Henderson.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore an exquisite A-line silhouette gown featuring a V-neckline lace bodice with delicate sheer lace straps. The back of the gown entailed elegant sheer lace and a cascade of covered buttons. The delicate tulle skirt was accentuated with lace appliques which flowed to a scalloped lace hem and chapel train. The bride finished the look with a cathedral length veil adorned with a beaded Alencon lace scalloped edge handmaid by the bride’s great aunt and worn by the mother and sister of the bride on each of their wedding days.
For her bouquet, Stephanie chose Dutch hydrangea in shades of blue and white, Vendella roses, ice blue delphinium and Queen Anne’s lace adorned with a sterling silver heirloom rosary from her maternal grandmother.
The bride was attended by her maid of honor Amanda Davidson, sister of the bride. Following in procession were bridesmaids Chelsea Diaz, Chloe Saussy, step-sisters of the groom, Jessica Boudreaux, Courtney Taylor, Lauren Montesano, Abigail Boudreaux and Anne-Marie Alexander, cousins of the bride. Junior bridesmaid was Abbigail Frederick, niece of the groom.
Serving as the best man was Jarrod Berkenmeier, friend of the groom. Attendants to the groom were Jeremy Barras, brother of the groom, Christian Diaz, step-brother of the groom, Matthew Montesano, brother of the bride, Garrett O’Friel, Ty Patin, Brye Latiolais and Hunter Trahan. Ushers were Kalen Guidry, Chase Randazzo and Adam Garza.
Serving as the flower girl was Hazel Norton, niece of the bride, and the ring bearer was William Taylor, nephew and godson of the bride.
Scripture readers were Judy Boudreaux, aunt and godmother of the bride, and Tammy Barras, aunt of the groom. Gift bearers were Jacob Barras, cousin of the groom, and Reed Gravolet. Serving as program attendants were Kelli Montesano, cousin of the bride, and Taylor Barras, cousin of the groom.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Oakbourne Country Club. Upon returning from their honeymoon on St. Martin Island in the Caribbean, the couple will reside in Lafayette.