Justin Poiencot and Kourtnie Shrader
Wed at Cochino Lodge
October 8, 2011
October 8, 2011
It was an ideal day. The weather was great. A huge family that came from Louisiana and South Carolina and melded with Texas enjoyed themselves with traditional Louisiana food as well as Deep East Texas delights.
The Southern tradition of the Sweet Grass Palmetto Rose was featured throughout the wedding.
Many of these roses were intertwined with fresh flowers, artistry of Roderick of Texas (located in Lufkin, Tx.) as well as standing alone and given as gifts to each guest. These were so unique. Loxie, from South Carolina, designed the wedding decor and orchestrated the lovely arrangements sending over several hundred of these roses for the flower arrangements. The Everlasting Rose or Palemetto, gained popularity during the Civil War, when a young lady would give a Sweet Grass Palemtto Rose to a loved one going off to war, hoping the rose and the loved one would return safety. Thus called the Everlasting Rose as it served as a symbol of everlasting love between the two. These sentiments of everlasting love were those of Justin and Kourtnie as well. The Candy Buffet was delicious and delightful. A lot of variety and very ususual and interesting candy.
The Beautiful Bride
The "Cart" was for the Wine
The Gathering Place had lots of tea and punch
Gorgous arrangements in tall vases
Bar-B-Q by the BeefMasters who were winners at the Houston Show Cook-Off
"The Cooler"
The Flagstone patio was a great location for the ceremony. Some sat in the Chapel and others on the lawn.
The Ceremony
Through the Chapel , looking at the Ceremony.
Beautiful Bridesmaids
Just before the walk to meet her Groom
Upstairs Balcony , the Bride and her court are about to leave for the Ceremony
The Candy Buffett....elegant
Lovely Cake, so very delicious.
Sugar Coated fortune cookies. Fun
The twirled sugar sticks were delightful in the arrangements.
Just For Kids, Fun and entertaining and tasty.
A gathering on the Flagstone Patio adjacent to the Chapel
Look at Justin Gooooooooooooo
Look at Kourtnie Gooooooooooo
Lovely on the Deck
Ready for the Reception
Justins Cake Table
The DJ from Tyler, great sounds
The Palemetto Roses for each guest as well as an explanation of its origin.
Just before the Wedding, the lawn was all set up with chairs and the archway
Look at the Floral Arrangements. These were a Hit at the Wedding.
The forest behind the lodge was a beautiful backdrop from the deck.
It is home to many plants and many forest animals. A natural setting for a beautiful wedding.
Cake by Neighbor -Courtnie Cole. It was fitting and proper for Justin.
Delicious too.
Karen Poiencot, wife of the Groom's Dad and her mother and sister.
"I now pronounce you Man and Wife"
The Poiencots
You May Kiss the Bride...and did he ever !!!!!
Loxie from South Carolina who became known for her Palmetto Roses and great decor and knowlege of how to make a wedding a dream of a memory.
So sweet, the girls prayed for a wonderful life for the new couple. Just minutes before walking to her Groom.
Cochino Lodge's Steamer Table being set up just before the feast.
Deck Decor
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