Brandie Plauche and Dr. Jimmy Ponder Jr. were married Saturday, Sept. 27, 2014, at Ellendale Country Club in Houma. The bride is the daughter of Fernest “Sonny” and Helen Poirier of New Iberia and Lynn and Lynette Oubre of New Iberia. The groom is the son of Dr. Jimmy Ponder Sr. and Kathy Lormand of Thibodaux and the late Marilyn Gaubert Ponder.

Escorted by her father and stepfather, the bride wore an ivory-colored silk duchess satin gown featuring a V-neckline with rushing at the waist and a full ball skirt. The gown has a chapel-length train with covered buttons that extend the full length of the train.

For her headpiece, she wore a silk tulle that cascaded on the sides with a ribbon edge.

She carried a bouquet of hand-held off-white garden roses and white hydrangeas wrapped in off-white ribbon.

Serving as maid of honor was Robin Hedge. Bridesmaids were Vanessa Myers, Tanya Faucheaux, Mimi Wilson, Kelly Poirier and Jeanne Ponder. Flower girl was Annie Plauche, daughter of the bride. Ring bearer was Jack Ponder, son of the groom.

Serving as best man was Dr. David Lew. Groomsmen were Dr. Allan Parr Jr., Mark Ponder, Michael Ponder, Mark Cheramie and Dr. Dean Sherry.

A reception for family and friends was held at Ellendale Country Club in Houma.

Following their wedding trip, the couple will reside in Thibodaux.