Published May 09, 2006 12:54 pm -
Wedding announcements
May 6, 2006
Mrs. Rahsaan Antoine nee Shascotchawa Sperling
Sperling-Antoine
Shascotchawa Sperling became the bride of Rahsaan Antoine, Saturday April 29, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at First 6th St. Baptist Church, Port Arthur, Texas in a double ring ceremony with Rev. Wayne Morris officiating.
The bride is the daughter of Ms. Lillie Sperling and Mr. Michael Sperling of Port Arthur. The bridegroom is the son of Miss. Wylen Antoine and the late Mr. Frank Green of Port Arthur.
Music was provided by Young Men In Christ and Mrs. Willa Deshotel provided the vocals. The bride was escorted by Chief Kevin Sperling. Attending the bride as the Matrons of Honor was Annisa Arceneaux and Tamara Vital and the Maid of Honor was Shawna Williams. Bridesmaids were Valencia Antoine, Chemere Charles, LaMonica Charles, Dal Cole, Nicole Kyles, Sommer Reed, Shauna Smith, Shanequa Sostand. Danasha Naville was Majestic Princess and Prince Charming was Brenen Vital. Kayce Antoine and Anderia Blackwell were the flower girls and Kody Antoine carried the rings. DeKovin Antoine, Avery McGlory and ShaCovian Sperling served as Best Men. Groomsmen were Danny Antoine, James Arceneaux, Kevin Carrier, Herman Elmore, Donavan Lloyd, Douglas Lloyd, Samuel Mann, Othella Vital. Aeriel Rougeau served as Junior Bride and Riyad Antoine was Junior Groom. Hostesses were Kenyada Williams and Sherena Woods. Ushers were Shabazz Johnson and Roshane Taylor. The House Party included: Pat Miller, Linda Naville, Linda McCeary Robenne Parker, Janice Reed, Carolyn Anderson Deborah Fontenot, Doris Lockwood, Toni Gardiner, Shon Lavine, Judy Washington, Shawan Sperling, and Arlene Smith.
The Bride is a 1997 graduate of Lincoln High School and graduated Lamar University, majoring in cosmetology. She is employed by Vinh’s Beauty Salon. The Groom is a 1996 graduate of Lincoln High School and is employed by Austin Ind.
Following their honeymoon aboard a Cruise to Mexico, the couple will reside in Port Arthur, TX.
Mrs. Daniel Earl nee Holly Williford
Earl-Williford
Holly Williford became the bride of Daniel Earl on Friday, May 5, 2006, at the Beaches Resort, Turks and Caicos Islands. Marriage vows were recited on the beach in a double ring ceremony performed by a local officiate.
Attending the bride as Matron of Honor was Melissa Owsley Sneed, and Alisha Praznik, sister of the bride, served as bridesmaid. The groom’s brother, Michael Earl, served as Best Man and the bride’s brother, Reid Shepherd attended as groomsman. Wedding décor was provided by Preston Bailey’s exclusive Water Lily collection in shades of pink, and the guests included close friends and family of the happy couple. A private beachside reception was held after the ceremony and an evening reception followed at the resort with dinner and dancing.
The bride is the daughter of Susan and Tim Praznik of Nederland, Texas, and Larry and Laura Williford of Nacogdoches. The bridegroom is the son of Robert Earl of Washingtonville, New York and Susan Earl of Groveport, Ohio. The bride is a 1997 graduate of Nederland High School and graduated from Baylor University in 2001 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations. She is employed by Lehman Brothers Financial Advisors in Dallas, Texas. The groom is a 1992 graduate of Washingtonville High School and a 1997 graduate of New Paltz University in New York where he received a BBA in Management. He is employed by Bear Stearns EMC Mortgage Division in Dallas.
Following a Caribbean cruise to the Bahamas, St. Maarten and St. Thomas, the couple will reside in Flower Mound.