Clothing Boutique in Ville Platte celebrates grand opening

A ribbon cutting celebrating the grand opening of Anna Ryan’s Boutique, offering women and men’s clothing and accessories, was held on Saturday, July 27, at its location, 523 West Main, in Ville Platte. It was a gorgeous day for the special occasion. The event was a very huge success with many attending. Shown cutting the ribbon are owner, Lorelei Soileau, center left, along with her husband, Ryan Soileau; children, Josie Christ and husband, Brad, and daughter, Sloane; Hudson Soileau; and Anna Catherine Soileau and friend, Hunter Buller. Other family members in attendance were parents, Brud and Jamie Soileau, and Tony and Monita Young; sister, Jhanae Guillory and husband, Evangeline Parish Assessor Chris Guillory. Also attending were employee, Prisha Makey; SMC Director of Marketing and Business Development Angela Fontenot; Evangeline Parish Chamber member Linda Fontenot; Johnette Pitre with Nett’s Nick Nacks and Antiques; Connie Lamke with the Acosta Foundation; Sarahi Sawtelle with Hundredfold Coffee; Police Juror Brent Guillory; other business owners, family and friends. (Gazette photo by Tony Marks)