Mathilde Elizabeth Marie Naman & Thomas Francis Laville Jr.

March 15, 2025 // Ceremony at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Reception at Government Plaza

A tornado forecast and a reception venue change 48 hours before the big day couldn’t stop Mattie and Thomas from getting married in what turned out to be a beautiful celebration despite the chaos. The bride and her bridesmaids got ready that morning amidst uncertain March skies, the bride wearing a diamond watch passed down through the women in her family and her engagement ring (and later wedding band) belonging to her groom’s grandmother.

During bridal party photos, the bride’s veil flew off three times and ripped due to the wind. But the mayhem vanished when the doors to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, the bride’s home parish, opened at the beginning of the wedding Mass, revealing a large gathering of guests and a smiling groom at the end of the aisle. The vows, choral music, Eucharist and litany to the saints marked the beginning of the bride and groom’s new life together.

After the ceremony had ended, the newlyweds and their guests continued to Government Plaza, transformed into a charming gala for the night, complete with soft blues and colorful accents. After a second line entrance, the newlyweds had their first dance. All in attendance enjoyed food and drinks, along with huggers inspired by the Crichton Leprechaun in honor of the St. Patrick’s Day weekend festivities. As rain poured down outside the floor-to-ceiling windows, the bride and groom danced the night away with their guests on a packed dance floor, a testament of the love that ultimately defined their wedding day.

Family

Parents Of The Bride The Honorable and Dr. Edmond George Naman
Grandparents Of The Bride Mrs. Carol A. Rathle and the late Dr. Henri A. Rathle; Dr. and Mrs. Louis J. Naman
Parents Of The Groom Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Francis Laville Sr.
Grandparents Of The Groom Mr. & Mrs. Phillip Bruce Eckert

Vendors

Photographer Ellen Talbot Imaging
Videographer Midtown Media
Wedding dress Clifton Brides in Bristol, England
Bridal Veil Lilibet Bridal and Couture
Hair and makeup Audrie Klavas, Lindsay Koen, Emily Lavender, Nikki Herring, Katherine Grant and Margaret Lee Madison
Caterer Naman’s Catering
Wedding cake Cakes by Arica
Family Traditional Baked Goods Anita Toole, Elizabeth Petro, Bride’s aunts and cousins
Bartending Donald Brown Jr.
Florals Ron Barrett; Tim and Marian Clarke
Band 4 Barrel Funk
Wedding Planner Ginny McElhaney-Simmons
Invitations/custom products MH3 Printing, Gumbo Specialties, Promotional Designs
Transportation Jim Henderson; David Menaker; Beach Bum Trolleys
Rentals Port City Rentals
Photo Booth Magic Memories
Wedding Painter Ginger Woechan
Light Up Lettering Lights by the Bay
Bridal jewelry KJB Studio