Rodriguez and St. Upery joined in marriage

Ashton Nicole Rodriguez and Marcus Lawrence St. Upery exchanged vows on Saturday, May 16 at 7 p.m. during a candlelight ceremony at Rip Van Winkle Gardens in New Iberia. Minister Blake Gilbert officiated the ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Kevin and Cindy Rodriguez of Jeanerette. The groom is the son of Mark and Tracy St. Upery of New Iberia.
The bride, escorted by her father, wore a lace gown with a soft, sweetheart neckline and a slim-fitted silhouette, fully embellished with ivory lace over a light gold lining. The gown was adorned with a ruched satin waistband, beaded applique, a covered-button enclosure and a semi-cathedral train. She carried a bouquet of white hydrangeas and peach roses with seeded eucalyptus stems, wrapped with burlap and pearls.
Aleigh Rodriguez, sister of the bride, served as the maid of honor. The bridesmaids were Adrian Molaison, Sarah Sinitiere, Taylor Curry and Mary Margaret Boudreaux.
Beau Richard served as the best man. The groomsmen were Luke Rodriguez, brother of the bride; Cody Theriot; Matthew Oliver and Jake Delahoussaye.
The flower girl was Whitney Beaugh and the ring bearer was Dalton Touchet, nephew of the groom.
Noah Scott and Bryce Hazelwood, nephew of the groom, served as ushers.
Following a reception held at Rip Van Winkle Gardens, the couple departed for a honeymoon trip to Antigua.
The couple will reside in New Iberia.