Molly Melancon and José Cordero Wed

Saturday, Nov. 19, Molly Melancon and José Cordero were married at Fairfield Manor Bed & Breakfast. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Kathy Melancon of Shreveport. Molly teaches drama at SJB Cathedral School. The groom is the son of Almando and Renée Cordero and Dalys Cordero and Juan Perez of Alexandria, La., and Bossier City, La., respectively. José is a local contractor in Shreveport.

Molly’s gown was designed by Alfred Sung, ivory satin with taupe appliques of pearl beading with a sweetheart neckline and a dropped waist that gave way to a dramatic pleated skirt with a cathedral train.

The junior bride was Marcie Melancon, niece of the bride. The maid of honor was Sarah Lerchie, best friend of the bride. Bridesmaids were Kingsleigh and Killiane Kramer, cousins of the bride, from Fort Worth.

Flower girls were Allie Melancon, niece of the bride, Presleigh Walton and Libby Claire Robinson, cousins of the bride.

The best man was Mikey Tracey, best friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jack Harkey and Claude Comeau, friends of the groom. Ring bearer was Hudson Walton, cousin of the bride.

Officiating was Patrick Kirton, friend of the family. The beautiful music was provided by friends Susan Kirton and Rocky Maddox with violinist Leonard Kacenjar. A reading from 1st Corinthians was spoken by the bride's cousin, Dr. Larry K. Robinson.

The wedding and reception were held at the beautiful Highland Mansion at 2300 Fairfield and was catered by owner John Cariere and coordinated by Julie Martin. The night was a magical evening ushering in the first cool night of fall in Shreveport. The twinkling lights, spectacular lit candelabras and the beautiful stars made for a gorgeous setting. Molly was raised on fairy tales at Peter Pan Players, and the evening carried out her theater history; from the Broadway Medley as a prelude, the wedding party entered to “Come What May” from "Moulin Rouge," followed by "Once Upon A Dream" for the children, and the bridal entrance to “Tale as Old as Time” sung by Susan Kirton. The music rounded out the ceremony while the Unity Candle was lit as Rocky Maddox and Susan Kirton sang “All I ask of You” from "Phantom of the Opera," which is a Melancon family favorite. Mentions of Miz Iz in the wedding message were very touching. The bride and groom provided Patrick Kirton with wonderful words to one another. “Love was in the air!” José and Molly Cordero will reside in Shreveport, La.

Photos by Mollie Corbett Photography Top photo taken at the Cross Lake home of Arlena and Jerry Acree Something OLD Mama Jack’s hanky wrapped around her bouquet Something NEW Diamonds from José Cordero and Kathy and Larry Melancon, parents of the bride.

Something BORROWED Mask Pin of Miz Iz adorned her bouquet Something BLUE Locket given to Kathy from Larry on Mexico trip ’80 SIXPENCE IN HER SHOE from Grandad’s collection