Friday, July 27, 2012
Michelle Widmann and Brent Kimmel exchanged wedding vows during a ceremony Nov. 5, 2011, in the historic St. Mary Catholic Church in the French Quarter in New Orleans. Monsignor Crosby W. Kern officiated. A reception followed at Arnaud’s Restaurant, also in the French Quarter.
Parents of the couple are Mary and Harry Widmann of Metairie, La.; and Karen and James Kimmel of Boardman.
A cathedral-length lace veil accented the bride’s lace ball gown.
Maid of honor for her sister was Julia Widmann. Bridesmaids were Colleen Carney, the groom’s cousin; Katrinia Boniewski and Sarah Beck, the bride’s cousins; and Victoria Battista. They wore dark purple gowns. The bride’s cousin Elisa McDonald was flower girl.
Best man for his brother was Chad Kimmel. Groomsmen were Stevan Stanic, Dean Thomas, Mark Wilson and Adam Goldberg. Ring bearers were Adam and Lucas Beggs, the groom’s cousins.
The bride graduated from Newcomb College of Tulane University with a bachelor’s degree in political economy. She is the press secretary for the American Association for Justice in Washington, D.C.
The groom graduated from Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in computer science. He is the technical director for the Association of American Law Schools in Washington, D.C.
The couple live in Washington, D.C.