Mary Emily Matheny & Roland Quinche Leavell III WEDDINGS
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NOVEMBER 22, 2014
LEAVELL CHAPEL, NEW ORLEANS BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY • NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
eavell Chapel on the campus of the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary was the setting for the marriage of Mary Emily Matheny and Roland Quinche Leavell III November 22 at 5:30 p.m. Dr. Waylon Bailey of First Baptist Church, Covington, La., pastor of the couple, officiated, and Dr. Guy C. Futral, uncle of the bride, Dr. David Leavell and Mark Rives, uncles of the bridegroom, participated in the double ring ceremony. Miss Matheny is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Judd Matheny of Hammond. Her grandparents are Judge and Mrs. Hillary J. Crain of Bogalusa, and Mrs. Raymond L. Matheny, formerly of Bogalusa and currently living in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the late Raymond Lee Matheny. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Quinche Leavell II of Jackson. His grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. William Buford Rives, and Mrs. Landrum Leavell, formerly of Wichita Falls, Texas, and currently living in Jackson, and the late Dr. Landrum Pinson Leavell II. Light posts lining the multiple walkways leading to the historic chapel were tied with large white satin bows which blew gently in the wind and marked the path for arriving guests. The two grand entry doors to the sanctuary were decorated with large grapevine wreaths adorned by seeded eucalyptus and silver dollar eucalyptus, and finished with large lace-accented burlap bows. The entry tables at each door, with arrangements of assorted fall flowers in burlap covered vases, provided a place for guests to sign the register. Silver dollar eucalyptus tied with large lace-accented burlap bows marked the pews all the way down the aisles. The simply decorated loft featured antique doors enhanced by old cypress pedestals topped with large bouquets of silver dollar eucalyptus. The doors were embellished with honeysuckle vines and large sprays of silver dollar eucalyptus, seeded eucalyptus, and dried hydrangeas trimmed with lace-accented burlap bows. The aged doors provided a vintage backdrop for the reverent service. Music was directed by Jason Brooks. Terri Johnson, pianist, and Van Glynn, organist, along with a trio featuring trumpet, violin, and flute presented the music. Vocalists included Jason Brooks, Jeff Markey, and Traci Melancon. The children’s choir of New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary began the service as they sang a medley of several favorite songs, one from the bride’s children’s choir years and one from the bride’s parents’ wedding. The choir was directed by Michelle Woodward and accompanied by Jieun Yun. The bride, escorted by her father, wore a Dupioni silk strapless ball gown, which featured a fitted bodice, natural waistline, A-line skirt with inverted box pleats, and a cathedral train. Topping the bodice was a Pronovias Alencon lace jacket which featured a scalloped off-the-shoulder neckline, full-length buttons down the back, and elbow-length fitted lace sleeves. The dress was similar to one worn by the bride’s aunt, Nancy Wright Futral, in 1956. A chapel-length illusion veil completed the look. Her bouquet featured soft coral roses, red berries and sprigs of red fern arranged amidst seeded eucalyptus and asparagus fern. The stems were wrapped in lace-accented burlap fastened with pearl pins. Maid of honor was Hillary Matheny Blalock, the bride’s sister. Bridesmaids included Mandy Barrett; Mary Frances Bowling; Kendall Chambers; Lucy Leavell Stembridge, the bridegroom’s sister; Katie Martin; Sara Perrilloux; Sarah-Catherine Poche’; and Maggie Rownd. They wore designer dresses of dupioni silk in a coral color called firecracker. The dresses featured a bateau neck with cap sleeves, a full-length full skirt, and a matching picot edge bow belt at the natural waist. They carried varying bouquets of naturally Mrs. Roland Quinche Leavell III arranged roses, spider mums, button mums, and berries in fall colors of gold, green, purple, red, and coral intermingled with seeded eucalyptus and asparagus fern. The stems were wrapped in lace-accented burlap. Flower girls were Emma Grace, Rose Kathron, Maggie Frances, and Ruby Jane Broadwater, and Cami Wainwright, all of Hammond. They wore tea-length basic yoke sleeveless dresses featuring empire yokes of crepe-back satin in assorted fall colors, and gathered natural muslin skirts fully handpainted with fall flowers by Sara Nelson, grandmother of the four Broadwater flower girls. The dress yokes were monogrammed with each of the girls’ initials by the bride’s mother. They carried smaller bouquets matching those of the bridesmaids with the stems tied in satin fabric to match their dress bodices. Serving as the bride’s proxy, registering guests and distributing programs were Gentry Crain and Elizabeth Crain, cousins of the bride. Best man was the bridegroom’s father. Groomsmen included Garrett Barber; Thomas Blalock, the bride’s brother-in-law; Ian Bowling; Adam Martin; Brian Phillips; Grant Saxton; Burk Stembridge, the bridegroom’s brother-in-law; and Zach Wasson. Ushers included William, Matthew, Michael, and Madison Crain, cousins of the bride. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Matheny wore a two piece ensemble of apple green cross-dyed Thai silk featuring a fitted jacket and floor length skirt which flared softly below the knee. The jacket’s focal point was an off the shoulder style which was highlighted by a full ruffle surrounding the neckline along with three quarter length fitted sleeves. Mrs. Leavell, mother of the bridegroom, chose a burgundy silk gown featuring a one shoulder, long sleeved design accented with striking black ruffled beading around the neck and sleeve. Both mothers carried small nosegays of assorted fall flowers with stems wrapped in burlap. A reception hosted by the bride’s parents was held at Felicity Church in uptown New Orleans following the ceremony. Musical entertainment for the evening was provided by Joe Simon’s Jazz Band. The couple left the reception amidst a shower of sparklers which were distributed by several young cousins of the groom. After a wedding trip in St. Lucia, the couple lives in Mandeville. a p r i l
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