Brooke Ballard Weds Curt Kelley at Cathedral of St. Joseph

    Brooke Ballard and Curt Kelley, both of Central, were married in a 5:00 p.m. ceremony June 1 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. Father Jeffrey Bayhi officiated.
    The bride is the daughter of Brad Ballard, of Maurepas, and Beth Orillion, of Central. She is the granddaughter of Frances Calamia, of Central, the late Louis Calamia and the late Mr. & Mrs. Troy Allen Ballard, Sr.
    The bridegroom is the son of John and Vicki Kelley, of Baton Rouge. He is the grandson of Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Kelley, of Baton Rouge, Mr. & Mrs. J.C. Kelley, of Pride, and Ms. Betty Kelley, of Baton Rouge.
    The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Lauren Russell. Bridesmaids were Amber Miley, Callie Gray, Kristi Smith, Andrea Zuniga, Victoria Pichon, Katie Varnado, and Hope Johnson. Marlie Smith was the flower girl. The bridegroom was attended by his best man, Trey Oregeron. Groomsmen were Jacob Holaway, Matt Walker, Bradford Ballard, Jr., Steven Johnson, Jordan Mentzer, Luke Ables, and Brian Debatez. Ushers were Adam Hutchinson and Chase Roy. Readers were Karen Russell and Debbie Carline.
    A reception took place at The Lake House Reception Center. Following a wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica, the couple will reside in Central.