Melissa Nauta, Jeffrey Harris Wed Aug. 5 at St. Alphonsus Catholic

CENTRAL — Melissa Nauta of Central and Jeffrey Harris of Denham Springs were married in a 7 p.m. ceremony on Aug. 5, 2011, at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church.  Fr. Mike Moroney officiated.

The bride is the daughter of Tony and Beth Nauta of Central.  She is the granddaughter of the late John and Anna Nauta, Sr. and V.J. and Katie Dispenza.

The bridegroom is the son of Todd and Reneé Harris of Prairieville and Caroline “Willie” and Harold Harris of Denham Springs.  He is the grandson of the late J.V. and Helen McBride and E.C. “Cheyenne” and Billie Jean Harris.

The bride was attended by her maid of honor, Chelsea Ashford.  Bridesmaids were Nicole Dispenza, Jennifer Efferson, Marie Langlois, Lauren Sparks, and Amber Harris.

The bridegroom was attended by his best man, Kevin McLin.  Groomsmen were Beau Braud, Delton Fairbanks, Michael Efferson, Jarod McBride, and Tony Nauta, Jr.  Ushers were Phillip Nauta and Joshua Harris.

Readers were Jay LeBlanc and Reneé Harris.  Soloist was Ashton Langlois and pianist was Sarah Love.

A reception took place at Fraternal Order of Police Hall catered by PresStone’s Catering.  Following a wedding trip to Dominican Republic, the couple resides in Central.