Rehearsal Dinner

Wedding Day

St Annes Catholic Church 

Ceremony

City Club at River Ranch

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started with a swipe.We met on Hinge — proof that sometimes the algorithm really&nbsp;does&nbsp;get it right. I’m from Louisiana, he’s from Pennsylvania, and somehow, in this big crazy world, we found each other.Our first date was at The Henry, where we had dinner and then played putt-putt golf afterward. It was easy, light, and full of laughter — but little did I know he had a trick up his sleeve. He “accidentally” kept my ID at the end of the night, which conveniently meant I had to see him again before a concert that weekend. (Smart move, huh?)As time went on, we realized just how different — and how perfect — we are for each other. I’m the laid-back one, and he’s definitely type A. He makes spreadsheets for fun and once tried to teach me how to properly budget. (Still a work in progress.) But somehow, it just works — beautifully.Since then, we’ve built a life together full of the things we love — endless playlists, spontaneous concerts, and working our way through the best restaurants Dallas has to offer. It’s never boring. Robby has a way of keeping life interesting — the kind of person who, when there's a line, always knows just how to cross it. He makes me laugh constantly and reminds me not to sweat the small stuff. He’s the kind of partner who cheers the loudest for me as I juggle grad school and big dreams, and I’m the one always listening with wide eyes as he shares his next wild idea for a future project — secretly knowing he’s going to make it happen.Fast forward to the weekend after Easter. I had just gotten off a 12-hour shift, and he had just returned from a work trip. We had dinner reservations planned for 8pm, finally celebrating Easter together. I was rushing, stuck in traffic, doing my makeup in the car, and FaceTiming him to help me pick out an outfit. (Time management was not on my side.)On the way to dinner, he missed a turn — which, to be fair, happens often — and I couldn’t help but fuss at him just a little. A minute later, he pulled over on the side of the road and told me to get out of the car. I was completely confused… until he got down on one knee and proposed.He somehow managed to surprise me — and leave me speechless, which doesn’t happen often.From mismatched GPS directions to perfectly matched personalities, our story is full of laughter, support, music, and magic — and we can’t wait to see what the next chapter brings.

Our Story

Photos

Bella Pesson

Lauren Dauterieve

Avery Pesson

Carly Sloane

Hannah Besson

Hannah Patrick

Remi Hoffpauir

Colleen Cahanin

Demi Duplechien

Justin McCoy

Justin Patrick

Josh Patrick

Victor Marcelli 

Patrick McCormick 

Jay Aiello

Krystian Kinsey

Jon Errico

Wedding Party

The family-friendly Carriage House Hotel is located in the heart of Lafayette, just a 5-minute drive from Grand Marche Shopping Center and Beaullieu Park. It offers a variety of amenities, including onsite massages, body treatments, and facials. Guests can enjoy recreational activities such as tennis, a health club, and an outdoor pool. The hotel also provides complimentary Wi-Fi, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge). The 20 air-conditioned rooms feature refrigerators, flat-screen TVs with satellite programming, and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries. Guests can dine at the restaurant, enjoy snacks at the coffee shop/cafe, or relax with a drink at the bar/lounge or poolside bar. Additional amenities include luggage storage, an elevator, and free self-parking. Nearby attractions include Broadmoor Park (24 mi) and La Promenade Shopping Center (27 mi).

Carriage House Hotel

Featuring a fitness center, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lafayette South at River Ranch is located in Lafayette in the Louisiana region, 3.5 miles from Frem Boustany Convention Center at The Heymann Center and 3.9 miles from The Lafayette Natural History Museum and Planetarium. Featuring an outdoor swimming pool, the 3-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel has family rooms. All rooms at the hotel come with a seating area and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. Guest rooms will provide guests with a fridge. Guests at SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lafayette South at River Ranch can enjoy an American breakfast. Guests will find a 24-hour front desk, a shared lounge and a business center at the property. M.L. Tigue Moore Field is 4.4 miles from the accommodation, while Cajun Courts is 4.5 miles from the property. Lafayette Airport is 4.3 miles away.

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Lafayette South at River Ranch

Places to Stay

Dons Seafood - Lafayette

Olde Tyme Grocery

Judice Inn

Parish Biscuit Company

Antoni's Italian Cafe

Rock-n-Sake Bar & Sushi

CENTRAL Pizza + Bar Lafayette

fun activity with fam &amp; friends

Topgolf Lafayette

Lafayette Farmers and Artisan Market at the Horse Farm

Home of TABASCO®! Factory tour, jungle gardens, and wildlife.

AVERY ISLAND MUSEUM /ARCH BLDG.

Fun night out, live bands and bowling!

Rock'n'Bowl® de Lafayette

Things to Do/Places to Eat

Q + A

We kindly ask that men wear suits or dress pants paired with a blazer and tie. Women may wear a dress of any length.

Dress Code

Registry

The Board Room 201 Settlers Trace Blvd Suite 2014, Lafayette, LA 70508

Palmyre

best DRINK spots

gabrielleandrobert.com

Gabrielle & Robert