Operation Enduring Love Seven members of the 256th Brigade of the Louisiana National Guard who will soon be deployed to Iraq received an all expense paid wedding at L’Eglise in LeBlanc, Louisiana on March 26, 27, & 28, 2004. (See photos below) Winners Heath Comeaux (E6 Staff Sergeant - HHC 256 Infantry Brigade) Taryn Hair Abbeville, LA Daniel Stacks Marka Johnson Lafayette, LA Chris Etheridge (Charlie Company 199th Support Battalion - St. Martinville) Keisha Bares St. Martinville, LA Nicholas Gerard Audie Boutte Jr. (Charlie Company 199th Battalion Maintenance Platoon 56th Brigade) Alyssa Romero Lafayette, LA 70507 Jonathan Brown (256th Infantry Brigade - Lafayette) Rachel Granier Lafayette, LA 70506 Garrett Rudolph (Alpha Company 2156 Breaux Bridge Infantry) Tiffany Duhon Lafayette, LA The weddings and receptions were provided to seven couples in 3 hour blocks on March 26, 27 and 28. Services provided to the couples included: the facility at L’Eglise; catering , photography, tuxedo rental; rings; plants; videography; DJ’s; flowers; champagne, wedding cakes; loan of wedding and maid of honor dresses; hotel rooms; limousines; salon and spa services; engraved cake servers and support services. click on photos to enlarge Vendors who provided these services were: FACILITY Merilyn Crain L'Eglise, Inc. 337.937.0700 3238 J. Alcee Road, Abbeville 70510 Donation: Use of building, linens, staff, torches, etc. CAKES Heather Sutton Forest Let's Talk Dinner Personal Chef Service 233-4384 104 Archangel Dr., Lafayette 70508 Donation: Groom’s Cakes Gloria Knott or Mary Crystal Weddings 989-1700 110 Mimosa Place, Lafayette 70506 Donation: Wedding Cakes Gwen Broussard Occasions Cake Boutique 369-9342 512 Juarez St., New Iberia 70563 Donation: Wedding Cakes Novisi Haizel Sugar Art Donation: wedding cake PERSONNEL Karen Fontenot American Legion Post 69 988-0799 Lafayette Donation: Cleanup/setup Crew Karen Fontenot Viet Nam Veterans of America, Acadiana Chapter #141 Donation: Cleanup/setup Crew APPAREL Randy Foreman Mary Ellen's Tux Shop 235-1555 102 St. Christopher St., Lafayette 70506 Donation: Tuxedo Rental Antoinette's Bridals & Formals 289-9331 131 S Audubon Blvd, Lafayette 70503 Donation: Wedding/Maid of Honor-Dress Rental CATERING Bobby & Dot Chef Bobby & Dot's Le Bon Manger Catering 643-1144 13917 LA HWY 35, Kaplan 70548 Donation: Catering/4 Weddings Michael Doumit A La Carte 235-8493 301 Heymann Blvd, Lafayette 70503 Donation: Catering/3 Weddings Michelle Ezell Tsunami 234-3474 412 Jefferson St., Lafayette 70501 Donation: Contribution-Food Plate LIQUOR Herb Schilling Schilling Distributing Co Inc 233-2337 215 E Pinhook Rd, Lafayette 70501 Donation: BEER - Budweiser Liz Curnutt Glazer's Companies of Lafayette 267-9441 939 W. Pont des Mouton, Lafayette 70507 Donation: Champagne Ray Davidson Quality Brands Inc 232-0181 215 N Pierce St.,Lafayette 70501 Donation: Beer - Coors PLANTS Maxine or Ted Ducrest Interior Plant Services 229-8234 1313 Blue Lane Rd., New Iberia 70563 Donation: Plants RINGS P.J. Naomi Paul's Jewelry 233-6975 325 Oil Center Dr., Lafayette 70503 Donation: Rings FLOWERS Tom or Patsy Spedale Spedale's Florist 837-4040 3546 W. Pinhook, Lafayette 70508 Ty Hanes Beyond Flowers 593-8084 800 Jefferson St., Lafayette 70501 Donation: Buffet Centerpiece Susie LeBlanc Cajun Cottage Gifts 937-5025 110 E. Edwards St., Erath 70533 Donation: Body Flowers Jana Ahneman Flowerland 981-8453 112 Rena Dr., Lafayette 70503 Donation: Body Flowers Ted Viator The Gardenaire at River Ranch 993-4285 103 Stonemont Rd, Lafayette 70508 Donation: Body Flowers Terry Lancon Wild Iris Flower Shop 937-8494 104 E. Edwards St., Erath 70533 Donation: Register Centerpiece Steve Coreil Steve's Flowers 235-7119 902 Harding St., Lafayette 70503 Donation: Body Flowers Diana Dore, instructor Floral Design Classes of ULL 948-3397 Lafayette Donation: Centerpieces for GuestTables Melissa Flower's Etc. 234-4609 1803 W University Ave., Lafayette 70506 Donation: Body Flowers Kathy Sonnier Sam's Club - Floral Dept. 3222 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Lafayette 70506 Donation: Flowers Mike Howerton Louisiana Wholesale Florists Donation: Flowers SALON/SPA Gwen LeBlanc Aveda Institute 233-0511 2922 Johnston St. Lafayette 70503 Donation: Hair & Makeup Joann Meche or Michelle Veillon JM French Skin Care Line 334-2995 Rayne Donation: Gift Basket of Skin Products Studio One 2 One 264-1444 520 Jefferson St Lafayette 70501 Donation: Hair & Makeup Tammy Royal Day Spa & Salon 981-2711 2805 Kaliste Saloom Rd Lafayette 70508 Donation: Manicures & Pedicures Arlene Gaspard & Alisha Trahan The Client Salon & Day Spa 898-8300 2403 Charity St. Abbeville 70510 Donation: Hair & Makeup PHOTOGRAPHY Mark Peschier Creative Memories Donation: Photography Robin Robin May Photography 237-5600 625 Garfield St. Lafayette 70501 Donation: Photography Ken Romero Ken Romero, Photographer Donation: Photography Shane Falgout Shane Falgout, Photographer Donation: Photography Dominick Cross Dominick Cross Donation: Photography VIDEOGRAPHY John Fast Forward Multi-Media 234-3348 111 Industrial Pkwy., Lafayette70508 Donation: Videography MUSIC Mike Grimsley Regent Broadcasting 233-6000 1749 Bertrand Dr., Lafayette 70503? Donation: DJs Jackie Lyle Dr. Paul Baker, Beth Fontenot and Mike Vidallier, Lynn Broussard and Company, Kurt Boudreaux 237-5221 126 Nathalie St., Lafayette 70501? Donation: Music Tommy Benoit string quartet Donation: String Quartet LIMOUSINES Greg Suire or Joul LaFleur Limousines Limited 800-888-1095 2920 N University Ave., Lafayette 70507 Donation: Limousine Services Diamond Limousine Inc 319-3261 Lafayette 70503 Donation: Limousine Services Gabe Gabriel's Jewelers Donation: Limousine Services: Rolls Royce SUPPORT SERVICES George Crain, Jr. WHC, Inc. Lafayette Donation: Secretarial Assistance Mary Jane Granger Shady Acres Abbeville 70510 Donation: Torch Set Up/Breakdown Mark Crystal Cottage 989-4243 4525 Johnston St., Lafayette 70503 Donation: Chocolate Fountain, Misc. SERVICEWARE Mike Armentor or Carol Picard Armentor Jewelers 893-0917 1303 N. State St., Abbeville 70510 Donation: Service Pieces BRIDAL/WEDDING ACCESORIES Jean Angeron Jean's Bridal Accessories 985-628-2662 4922 Hwy 182, Patterson 70392 Donation: Ring pillows, Camo Garters, Candy Anne Bergeron Jolie Mariee "Weddings By Anne" 886-8626 Donation: Pens, Guest Books, Garters, Toasting Glasses MISCELLANEOUS Tobi Powell Best Western Hotel Acadiana 233-8120 ext.173 1801 W. Pinhook, Lafayette 70508 Donation: Hotel Accomodations Go to http://www.pictage.com to order wedding photos   For more information download the news release.