Hollard-Brechtel Wedding

Hollard-Brechtel

The outdoor nuptials of Kimberly Dawn Hollard and Benjamin Matthew Brechtel were held on the back courtyard of Abita Roasting Company in Madisonville, hosted by college friend Brent Belsom. The Honorable Michael North, Federal Magistrate Judge, friend of the bride and groom, presided over the ceremony. The bride wore a Maggie Sottero strapless sweetheart lace ballgown with chapel train complemented by a lace jacket and custom embellished sneakers; her fur wrap was provided by Sissily Deigns. An heirloom cameo loaned by close friend Jennifer Evans completed the look. Golden bees adorned the bride’s hair as a nod to her mother (affectionately called the ‘Queen Bee’). Bridal party hair and makeup was courtesy of Redoux You Salon and Jackie Woodrow Makeup. The bridesmaids wore personally selected gowns in shades of rose gold and blush and chestnut fur wraps, courtesy of Revelry. The groom and his attendants wore sandstone-beige day suits from Top Hat Tuxedos. Flowers for the ceremony were from Delphine Floral Design in Covington. The bride’s bouquet was a mix of cream hydrangea, Ohara garden roses, and seeded eucalyptus; the bridesmaids carried lavender and blush peonies and Italian ruscus. At the small reception, guests dined on brunch fare, including ARC’s signature shrimp and cheese grits, crab cakes Benedict, wildberry pecan salad, southern pecan baked brie, a custom charcuterie board, wine, champagne and local craft beers. The two-tiered cake was a traditional almond wedding cake from Maple Street Bakery in Abita Springs. Favors for the guests included lemon cookies with the letter B and the wedding date in the shape of a quartrefoil from Kates’ Custom Cookies. Popped bottles of Veuve Clicquot Brut and Rosé capped off the day, with the bride, groom, and children taking a stroll down Water Street before saying farewell. A future celebration is planned with friends and family who couldn’t be in attendance. Music for the evening was provided by family friend Willie Mendez of LNM Audio; photography by Candra George Photography; videography and streaming services by TLC Videography. In light of the current pandemic, a honeymoon to London (so the groom can see his beloved Arsenal FC) and Iceland has been temporarily postponed. Both from Metairie, the couple now makes their home in Mandeville with their children and dogs—Deuce, Remy and Buddy D.