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Davis-Allen, Lawson exchange wedding vows

Couple residing in Texas following wedding trip to Puerto Rico

Shannon Danielle Davis-Allen and Gregory Cyril Edward Allen Hans Lawson, both of Houston, were united in holy matrimony on Saturday, July 30.
Minister Angela Lawson officiated the 6 p.m. ceremony at the Grand Marais Ballroom in Jennings.
The bride is the daughter of Alton and Courtney Allen of Crowley and Randy Davis of Sugarland, Texas. She is the granddaughter of the late Willie and Shirley Gantt of Estherwood, the late Alton and Willie Mae Allen of Crowley and the late Earl and Ethelynn Davis of Jennings.
Shannon graduated from Midland High School in 1998 before attending McNeese State University. She holds an associate degree from Acadiana Technical College.
The groom is the son of Frederick A. Lawson of Kingwood, Texas, and Cassandra H. Harris of Orange, New Jersey. He is the grandson of the late Rev. Edward and Irene Hollands and the late Aaron and Thelma Lawson, all of Nashville, Tennessee,
Gregory attended Seton Hall Preparatory High School in Orange before attending National University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration and a Master of Arts degree in management. He served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps from 1988 to 1998 and is presently employed with FedEx Ground in Houston.
Music for the ceremony was provided by saxophonist Marcus Davis of Jennings.  
Escorted by her father, Alton Allen, the bride was beautiful in a white organza and lace dress by Oleg Cassini. The strapless gown featured an intricately detailed corset bodice, beaded Venise lace appliqués and a dramatic ruffled skirt that flowed into a chapel length train.
The bride paired her gown with a white two tier veil edged with stunning point lace, and she carried a unique cascading bouquet made by hand of pearls, crystals and brooches with a photograph of her late maternal grandmother attached.
In keeping with tradition, Shannon wore a ring from her late maternal grandmother as “something old,” while her wedding dress was “something new.” A handkerchief from her late paternal grandmother was “something borrowed” and her garter was “something blue.”
Andrea Guillory and Kimberly Pittman, friends of the bride, served as matron and maid of honor, respectively.
Bridesmaids were Tayla Soileau-Benoit and Brandi Gantt, cousins of the bride, and Angela Lawson, sister of the groom.
The bridal attendants were clad in lovely coral floor length gowns with lace bodices, grosgrain ribbons defining the natural waists and dramatic side slits.
Each attendant carried a calla lily tied with ribbon.
Kimora Trahan, friend of the bride, served as junior bridesmaid. She wore a white dress with a tank bodice and ruffled organza skirt that matched the bride’s gown.
The groom selected his father, Frederick Lawson, to serve as his best man. Standing as groomsmen were Colby Gantt, cousin of the bride, and Dwayne Hollier and D’Quan Bennett, friends of the bride.
Paul Filer, friend of the bride’s father, Chester Spencer, cousin of the bride, and Osmund Woolridge, uncle of the bride, served as ushers.
Jaelyn and Josiah Guillory, friends of the bride and groom, served as flower girl and ring bearer, respectively.
For her daughter’s wedding, the mother of the bride, the former Courtney Anne Gantt, selected a gray floor length dress.
The mother of the groom, the former Cassandra Hollands, wore a gray two-piece floor length dress.
Following the wedding, family and friends of the couple gathered for an on-site reception at the Grand Marais.
In lieu of a conventional wedding cake, a cupcake cake decorated with coral, Tiffany blue and white designs was served on behalf of the bride. The top was graced by a single tier of cake for the couple to save.
The groom’s cake was a two-layer chocolate confection decorated with motorcycles.
Out-of-town guests traveled from California, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, Texas and various points throughout Louisiana.
On the evening prior to the wedding, Tim and Gloria Hayes, friends of the bride’s mother, hosted a rehearsal dinner in Jennings. Guests at the dinner enjoyed sliced turkey, double-stuffed potatoes, green beans, green salads, rolls and tea.
Following a wedding trip to Puerto Rico, the couple is residing in Summerwood, Texas.

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