LSU Alumni Association News
The Wedding Experience Annual Bridal Show Informative, Fun
By Jackie Bartkiewicz Photos by Larry Hubbard
Newlywed Anne McConnell with dad Louie Bernard, of Natchitoches, La.
It was one-stop shopping at its best for the dozens of brides-to-be attending the fourth annual Lod Cook Alumni Center Bridal Experience on March 25. Along with family and friends – and a few grooms-to-be – future brides visited with the twenty-five vendors promoting their products and services, picking up brochures, samples, and lots of good ideas for their special day. Guests also got an up-close look at bridal and weddingparty attire during Bridal Boutique’s Fashion show, and dozens of young ladies walked away with valuable door prizes provided by vendors and The Cook Hotel. Making a special appearance at the show was recent father-of-the-bride Louie Bernard, of Natchitoches, La., whose daughter, Anne, and her husband, Ryan, held their wedding reception at
the Alumni Center in January. Bernard said his family wanted to participate in the bridal show to share with those attending the wonderful experience his family had at the Alumni Center and The Cook Hotel. His wife, Gayle, walked the runway in an elegant mother-of-the bride dress during the fashion show. “No chef worth his salt would start a dish without the ‘trinity’ – onions, celery, and bell pepper,” Bernard told the audience, paying tribute to his “trinity” – sales director Tammy Brown, caterer Jenee Galjour, and event coordinator Lauren Regner. “These three ladies helped us make our wedding experience memorable.” Noland Hall, the primary venue for the event, was decorated to resemble a reception setting, with tastings provided by the Association’s exclusive caterer, Unique Cuisine.
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Gayle Bernard.
Becky Soulier and Miranda Cardinale of Fleur du Jour with Dawn Diez, and Natalie Tucker, both of Baton Rouge.
Event coordinator Lauren Regner, in blue at center front, with fashion show models.
Paula Cappo, Meghann Young, Jennifer Young, and Margaret Young, all of Eunice, La.
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Kailia Gandy and Keener Gandy with Gay Boudreaux of Paper ’N Things.