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Lopez, Simpson Exchange Vows at St. Agnes Catholic Church

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Candace Claire Lopez of Central and Trenton Neil Simpson of Port Allen were united in marriage on July 8, 2011 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The Very Reverend Monsignor Robert Berggreen presided at the 7:30 p.m. ceremony.
 
The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mary Richard Lopez, of Central, and the late Pete Joseph Lopez, Jr. She is the granddaughter of Howard and Irene Broussard Richard of Loreauville, Louisiana and Mrs. Rosa Bayard Lopez of New Iberia, Louisiana, and the late Pete J. Lopez, Sr.
 
The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Greg Simpson of Port Allen and Ms. Bonny Doucet Simpson of Baton Rouge.  He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Gosserand of Port Allen and the late Jeff Simpson, and  Mr. and Mrs. John Doucet of Port Allen. He is also the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spragio, Jr. of Addis and great-grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Spragio, Sr. of Addis.
 
Candace was escorted by her brothers Craig and Casey Lopez. She was given in marriage by her mother, Mary Lopez. She was attended by Amber Olivier, matron of honor, Megan Mooney, maid of honor,   bridesmaids were Brea Browning Lopez, Lori Hebert, Brett Brown, Jessica Holman, Amanda Mercil, Sarah Simpson, Lacey Franz, Misty Borne. Minature bride was Stokely Sparks and flower girls were Addison and Avery Olivier.
 
Trenton was attended by James Wesley Major, best man, and groomsmen Cory Coye, Jarrod Seguin, Chad Doucet, Matthew Coye, Nicholas Pommier, Beau Cucullu, Jase Jackson, Johnny Franz, and Nicholas Humble. Minature  groom was Landon Simpson and Chance Simpson was the ringbearer.  Ushers were Michel Lastrapes and Johnny Doucet.
 
Gwen Horton, Jill Spragio and Gayle Simpson participated in the ceremony as readers.  The reception took place at the Addis Community Center in Addis, Louisiana.  Following a wedding trip to Walt Disney World, the couple will reside in Port Allen with their daughter, Adaline Bonnette Simpson.