Miss Veillon, Mr. Lejeune united in holy matrimony

Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Ville Platte provided the setting for a lovely 6:30 p.m. ceremony on Saturday, September 24, 2022, uniting Miss Ainsley Nicole Veillon and Mr. Nicholas Troy Lejeune in holy matrimony with Father Mitchell Guidry officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Michael II and Shea Veillon of Ville Platte. The groom is the son of Tina and Thomas Fontenot of Ville Platte and the late Troy Lejeune.
The church was beautifully decorated with pew clips of greenery, baby’s breath and ivory ribbon. The doors were adorned with Eucalyptus wreaths accented with willow leaves matched with white berries and ivory satin ribbon.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride was radiant in her ivory long sleeve, sheath-style gown accented with a v-neckline and a beautiful floral lace throughout the bodice and sleeves. The gown’s fitted long sleeves, were delicately beaded with crepe covered buttons completing the detailed sleeves. The bottom of the dress was made of a lightweight crepe fabric that flowed into an elegant lace train with scalloped edges and light sequins. The low open back was accented with lace trim and more delicate beadwork and finished with crepe covered buttons. The graceful gown was accompanied by a scalloped edge, mid-length veil with matching floral applique and sequins that cascaded tastefully with the exquisite gown. To complement her gown, the bride wore a Marcella headpiece of silver-tone gem clusters sprinkled with mini crystals. She also wore a set of Hudson hair pins with sprinkled crystals. She completed her look with an Essie pendant of crystals on a delicate silver tone chain with a set of floral gems and glass crystals flora drop earrings.
The bride carried a bouquet of quicksand, playa blanca and cappuccino spray roses, terra cotta carnations, baby’s breath, bunny tails, bleached ruscus, pampas grass and gunni eucalyptus. The stems wrapped with ivory satin ribbon. Entwined into her bouquet was a pendant belonging to the bride’s late grandfather, Michael Veillon, and a rosary.
Lauren Vallet of Ville Platte, best friend of the bride since childhood, served as maid of honor for the special occasion. She wore a floor-length, satin Blair gown of cinnamon rose, featuring a v-neckline. She wore gold leaf drop chandelier earrings (a gift from the bride) and carried a simpler version of the bridal bouquet.
Bridesmaids were Aliese Marie Veillon (sister of the bride), Sarah Vidrine, Kim Lejeune, and Caroline Dupre, all of Ville Platte; Lauren Bourgeois of Lake Arthur, Erin Fontenot of Eunice, Alysse Hebert of Kaplan, Grace Tate of Vidrine, Rikki Ordner of Pine Prairie and Madison Veillon of Alabama. They were attire identically to the maid of honor.
The groom wore a navy blue tuxedo accented with ivory vest and tie. The lapel was adorned with a boutonniere featuring a cappuccino rose with dried pampas and bunny tail.
Spencer Lejeune of Ville Platte, brother of the groom, served as best man for the evening ceremony. He wore a navy blue tuxedo with matching vest and tie. The lapel was adorned with a boutonniere featuring a cappuccino rose with dried pampas and bunny tail.
Groomsmen were Matthew Santora, Tyler Brown, Julien Vidrine, Silas Ardoin, Leyton Brignac, Hannan Soileau and Trevor Soileau, all of Ville Platte; Josh Bourgeois of Lake Arthur, Hunter Veillon of Lafayette, Jordan Soileau of Faubourg and Lane Wartelle of Washington. They were attired identically to the best man.
Flower girls were Ada Lee Veillon and Allie Jo Veillon of Ville Platte, sisters of the bride. They wore white and ecru heirloom gowns accented with crowns of dried flowers, eucalyptus and baby’s breath. They carried dried floral bouquets of bunny tails, bleached rucus, baby’s breath, pampas and eucalyptus.
Louis Vidrine of Ville Platte served as ring bearer; while Landry Lafleur of Ville Platte was the usher. They were attired identically to the best man.
For her daughter’s special day, the bride’s mother selected an elegant, floor-length navy gown featuring a slim-flare silhouette with a square neckline, square back and puff three-quarter sleeves. Nipped with a slender waistband and crafted with mid-open back and buttons closure, the sheath skirt flowed into a sweep of train. She completed her look with an emerald-cut blue sapphire solitaire silver necklace with a set of matching emerald-cut blue sapphire stud earrings.
The groom’s mother selected a floor-length gown of taupe chiffon featuring a round neck and pearl beading. She completed her attire with pearl accessories.
A reception followed at the North Side Civic Center in Ville Platte.
Decorations at the reception hall: Food table centerpiece: Tall gold pedestal stand with assorted greenery of eucalyptus and ruscus, baby’s breath, tall pampas grass, and dried textures. Bronze mirror chip vase for sign in table with greenery, baby’s breath, pampas, bunny tails and dried textures. Backdrop swags of pampas grass, eucalyptus, baby’s breath and dried textures for Bride’s table. Groom table hunting decor. Gold bud vases with greens and baby’s breath for pub tables. Guest Tables: Lanterns and Glass cylinder vases with candles, eucalyptus, and cinnamon rose cheese cloth. Ceiling Swag with lights and Crystal Chandelier.
Following a wedding trip to Sandals Regency La Toc, St. Lucia, the couple has made their home in Grand Prairie.