Rader — Dworaczyk

Published 1:15 pm Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Natalie St. Claire Rader and Joshua Garret Dworaczyk were married Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Lafayette. The bride is the daughter of Norris P. Jr. and Collette Louviere Rader of Lafayette. The groom is the son of Roger L. and Melissa Anne Strader Dworaczyk of New Iberia.

The Rev. Chester Arceneaux officiated the ceremony.

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Escorted by her father, the bride wore an ivory-colored and light gold-cream-colored all-over lace mermaid gown elegantly beaded with a lace illusion and dramatic sheer illusion back.

She carried a garden bouquet of off-white roses interspersed with crystal broaches and family heirloom pearls. A blush sterling silver rosary was also entwined.

Serving as matron of honor was Dr. Allison Zaunbrecher Rader. Maid of honor was Jillian Patrica Collins. Bridesmaids were Shamra Menard Rader, sister-in-law of the bride, Kristen Marie Dworaczyk, sister of the groom, Jackelyn Battin Dworaczyk, sister-in-law of the groom, Lauren Frederick Barbalich and Megan Renee Coco, cousins of the bride, Laura Cummings Blackwell, Sarah Hebert Cooley and Rebecca Daigre Curry. Junior bridesmaid was Annelise Claire Chambers, daughter of the bride. Flower girls were Abigail Ruth Rader and Lillian Angelle Rader, nieces of the bride. Ring bearer was Carter Paul Dworaczyk, cousin of the groom.

Serving as best man was Jakob Lynn Dworaczyk, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Joseph Tyler Dworaczyk, brother of the groom, Norris Perry Rader III, Nicholas Paul Rader and Neil Patrick Rader, brothers of the bride, Robert William Blackwell, Bobby Joseph Hebert, Chasse Matthew Primeaux, Alexander Timothy Russian and Ross Michael Walet.

Devin Anthony Strader and Daniel Gerard Dworaczyk, cousins of the groom, and Logan Thomas Rader, nephew of the bride, served as ushers.

A reception for family and friends was held at La Marquise Ballroom in Lafayette.

Following a wedding trip to St. Lucia, the couple will reside in Broussard.