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Miss Mallory Frances Stelly and Mr. Jack Adam Taylor were united in marriage on Friday, Dec. 15, 2017, at 7 p.m. at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church in Lafayette.
The bride is the daughter of Frank and Annette Stelly of Crowley. She is the granddaughter of the late Alvin and Thelma Chappuis of Crowley and the late George and Janet Stelly of Crowley. The groom is the son of Lennard and Suzette Taylor of Arnaudville. He is the grandson of Leonard and Shirley Angelle of Arnaudville and Etheleen Taylor and the late Wilton Taylor of Arnaudville.
The bride is a 2010 graduate of Iota High School. She attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in secondary English education with a minor in library science. She is employed as the librarian at Rayne High School. The groom is a 2006 graduate of Beau Chene High School. He attended the University of Louisiana at Lafayette and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration. He is presently employed by Scientific Drilling.
The ceremony was officiated by Fr. Bryce Sibley. Music for the ceremony was provided by Duston Stout and Joel Martinez. Ceremony readings were performed by Allyson Schexnyder, friend of the bride, and Bryant Angelle, godfather of the groom.
Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory crepe sheath Morilee gown adorned with Alencon lace applique. The sleeveless, fitted dress featured a sweetheart bodice and an illusion neckline. The gown showcased a V-back accented with covered buttons and a dramatic chapel train. The bride’s dress was complemented by a pearl embellished fingertip veil borrowed from the bride’s friend and bridesmaid, Hanna Meche. The bride carried a hand-tied bouquet of burgundy, white and purple assorted flowers. Charms showcasing beloved pictures of the bride’s late brother Corey Stelly were attached.
Kelly Hensgens, sister-in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids included Maj Morgan, Emma Simar, Hanna Meche and Kailey Hanks, friends of the bride, as well as the groom’s sisters-in-law, Meredith Taylor, Britni Taylor and Brooke Taylor, and the groom’s cousins, Katherine Lightsey and Christina Angelle. The flower girls were Adelyn Stelly, niece of the bride, and Lana Taylor, niece of the groom. The matron of honor and bridesmaids wore floor-length polyester jumpsuits in mauve. Flower girls wore cream lace dresses with embellished belts and gold shoes. Each carried a hand-tied bouquet, similar to that of the bride.
Matthew Taylor, brother of the groom, served as best man. Groomsmen included Julian Blanchard, Dylan Hardy, Jai Benoit and Andrew Hays, friends of the groom, as well the groom’s brothers, Scott Taylor and Philip Taylor, and the groom’s cousin, Patrick Hardy. The bride’s brother Kyle Stelly and the bride’s godchild Cameron Stelly also served as groomsmen. The best man and groomsmen wore fitted navy suits that featured red rose boutonnieres.
Following the Nuptial Mass, family and friends joined the newlywed couple for a reception in the Vermilion Ballroom at River Oaks Catering and Event Center in Lafayette. On the eve of the wedding, the groom’s parents hosted a rehearsal dinner at their home in Arnaudville.
The couple honeymooned in the Bahamas at Sandals Emerald Bay and now resides in Lafayette.

In a reversal of action taken last week, the International Rice Festival Board of Directors will hold elections to fill three vacant seats.
The board had announced on Friday that Gene Williams, Kevin Spell and Gilles Perron had been appointed to fill the three seats left vacant on the board by recent resignations.
Those seats will, instead, be filled by a vote of the Rice Festival Association membership and the new board will be seated at a meeting to be held later this month.
Chad Monceaux continues to serve as general chairman of the board with Shanna Morgan as the new festival coordinator.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 12 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for Lena Richard Hebert, 75, who passed away March 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family in Crowley.
Fr. Matthew Higginbotham, pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Washington, LA will be officiating for the services. The family is requesting visiting hours to be held Sunday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Monday from 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. A rosary will be led by Simone Dubois at 7 p.m. Sunday. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Lena was a native of Kaplan and has been a longtime resident of Crowley. She was co-owner alongside her husband of Hebert’s Vaults and Monuments. Mrs. Hebert was a faithful member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. She was an avid collector, gardener, and Elvis fan. Mrs. Lena would always be known for planting a seed of happiness into the hearts of others. She looked forward to luncheons with her classmates, bible study groups with Simone Dubois, and enjoyed road trips with her dearest friends. Being the caregiver of her youngest daughter for the last years of her life, she took great joy in caring for her family, friends, and community. Her strong and gentle soul will always be remembered though the qualities and memories she gave to her loved ones. Her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren sustained her through her last difficult days, and they live with the certainty that they will see her again.
She is survived by two daughters, Tina H. DeCuir and her husband, Ben, and Nancy H. Hetzler and her husband Kevin; one son Danny Hebert and his wife Amy; two sisters, Linda R. Norris, and Lisa R. Gaspard; one brother, Dexter Richard; eight grandchildren, Matthew DeCuir, Lara Lyons, Danielle Hebert, Jackson Hetzler, Erin Hetzler, Orry Hebert, Emma Hebert, and Lily Velasquez; four great-grandchildren, Ana, Ali, Madi, and Mason; and one son-in-law, John Velasquez.
Mrs. Hebert is preceded in death by her husband Minos Hebert, one daughter, Leslie Hebert-Velasquez her parents; and one brother, Curlis Richard.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley.