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RIZZO - LAFFERTY
Miss Jere' Hope Rizzo Weds Mr. Darren Michael Lafferty
Miss Jere' Hope Rizzo and Mr. Darren Michael Lafferty were united in marriage on Saturday, February 7, 1998, at six o-clock in the evening at the Chapel of the Sacred Heart, Duchesne Academy in Houston, Texas. The Reverend Carl Belisch officiated at the double ring ceremony. A reception followed the ceremony at Lakeside Country Club with music provided by Grady Gaines and the Texas Upsetters.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Anthony Rizzo of Houston. She is the granddaughter of Mr. Joseph John De Salvo and the late Mrs. Blanche Adele De Salvo of New Orleans, Louisiana, and Mrs. Grace Margaret Rizzo and the late Mr. George Anthony Rizzo, Sr., of New Orleans, Louisiana. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Warren Lafferty of Houston. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber Warren of San Antonio, Texas, and the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Mayo O'Pry of Church Point, Louisiana.
Given in marriage by her father, the bride selected an exquisite gown of white silk satin designed by Lazaro of New York. The deep scooped neckline was trimmed with a bold albeit delicate crystal and silk rose motif. The dropped waistline was emphasized by narrow silk piping. The full gathered skirt fell elegantly into a chapel length train.
Lazaro designed the lavish headband of silk satin set with an artful arrangement of crystals which also adorned the diamond white cathedral length illusion veiling.
The bride's attendants wore formal sheath gowns of soft gold matte satin, designed by Waters and Waters, featuring a draped neckline and gently twisted straps.
The maid of honor was Miss Jaci Faith Rizzo and the matron of honor Mrs. Jana Ann Bogatto, both sisters of the bride. Bridesmaids included Mrs. Jennifer Marie Rizzo and Miss Michel Rae Varisco, both of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Serving as best man was Mr. Shawn Warren Lafferty, brother of the groom. Groomsmen included John Michael Hay, Gregory Wick Bryan, and Thomas Raymond Blackburn, all of Houston. Serving as ushers were George Jeffrey Rizzo, brother of the bride, Kevin David Hurst and Randal Stephen Moudry.
Miss Carson Ann Bogatto, niece of the bride, served as flower girl, and Mr. Barrett Paul Bogatto, nephew of the bride, served as ring bearer.
The bride is a graduate of Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart and the University of Houston where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. She is employed as a sales representative for the Shaw Contract Group.
The groom is a graduate of St. Thomas High School and Texas A&M; University where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree. He is employed as a manager of a Houston restaurant. Following a honeymoon trip to Los Cabos, Mexico, the couple will reside in Houston, Texas.
