Miss Leslie Anne LaCour and Major John Michael Doeseckle United in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony

Miss Leslie Anne LaCour, of Abbeville, Louisiana and Major John Michael Doeseckle, of New Braunfels, Texas were united in the Sacrament of Holy Matrimony during a ceremony at six
o’clock in the evening on Saturday, March 2, 2024. The solemn occasion took place at Saint Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Abbeville, Louisiana, and was officiated by the Reverend Nicholas DuPre’.
The Bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David LaCour of Abbeville, Louisiana. Grandparents of the bride are Mrs. Jacque Francois (J.F.) Noel, Jr., the late J. F. Noel Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Francis William LaCour, all of Abbeville, Louisiana.
The Groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Edward Doeseckle of Arvada, Colorado. Grandparents of the groom are the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doeseckle of Lodi, Wisconsin and the late Mr. and Mrs. Paul Halligan of Arvada, Colorado.
Escorted by her father, the bride wore a stunning minimalistic chardon crepe long sleeve sheath wedding gown created with a bateau neckline, illusion cut-out lace sleeves, and a stunning back lined with crepe-covered buttons throughout the bodice. The fingertip length veil featured delicate ivory beading which outlined the outermost edges. She carried a white handheld floral bouquet featuring peonies, peony buds, ranunculus, hydrangeas, and beautiful full-blown roses. Entwined in her bouquet was the rosary of her maternal great grandmother and the handkerchief of her maternal great, great grandmother.
Aimee LaCour Chauvel, sister of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids included: Melissa C. LaCour, sister of the bride, Renee E. LaCour, sister-in-law of the bride, Mia G. Broussard, niece and godchild of the bride, Leanne C. Pousson and Emily N. Young, cousins of the bride. They wore full length, steel blue chiffon gowns of their choice and carried handheld bouquets matching that of the bride.
Mark Doseckle and Tom Doeseckle, brothers of the groom, served as the Best Men. Groomsmen were: Jacob Bermudez, Michael Minor, Samuel Hughes, Kevin Terrell, Joe Ellis, all friends of the groom. Ushers for the evening included Marcus Lange and Rexford Pearce, friends of the groom.
Scriptures for the ceremony were read by David LaCour, Michael LaCour, brothers of the bride, and David Hall, cousin of the groom.
The beautiful, sacred music for the ceremony was provided by Richard Sellers, organist. Preludes included: Bach’s Air on the G String, Arioso, Bist du Bei Amir, along with Handel’s Lascia Ch’io Pianga. The Mothers processed to Bach’s Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring, while the Attendants entered to Massenet’s Meditation de Thais, followed by the Bride, to Campra’s Rigaudon. The Presentation of Flowers was Schubert’s Ave Maria, with Charpentier’s Te Deum being the Recessional.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held at Magdalen Place, in Abbeville, Louisiana.
The groom’s parents hosted the wedding party at a Rehearsal Dinner at the Riverfront Grill, original location, in Abbeville, Louisiana.
Upon their return trip from a honeymoon in Broken Bow, Oklahoma, they plan to reside in New Braunfels, Texas.