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Clay Schoell

and

Charity Bennett

Clay Schoell

and

Charity Bennett

#sincerelycschoell

September 20, 2025

Opelousas, LA
44 days44 d2 hours2 h19 minutes19 min41 seconds41 s
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Schedule

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Wedding

3:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Stone Oaks Venue
1551 Par Road 1-230, Opelousas, LA 70570

Formal Attire/NO JEANS/Wear any shade of blue

Please only bring your confirmed guest. Seating is limited.

Travel

Hotel

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Opelousas by IHG

5696 Interstate 49 Frontage Road, Opelousas, LA 70570
 (337) 948-3300

Use link above to book room. Enter code, CBW. Participants have until September 5, 2025, to book their room(s), at the special rate, After that, unsold rooms will go back into general inventory, and the block rate will not be available. Room rates are $129 + tax with shoulder dates on 9/18 and 9/22 for the same rate if you need those dates as well.

Discount Code - CBW

Registry

Wedding Party

Myrihael

Bridesmaid

Myrihael, also known as Lula or Sunflower, is the bride’s oldest child. She is best known for her witty personality and ability to transform the world via social work!

Erron (Erin)

Bridesmaid

Erron, or Nunnie, is the bride’s youngest child. She is a future architect and she loves ice cream sandwiches.

Cal

Matron of Honor

Cal, or Ladiee CeeDee Davis, is the bride’s cousin and laughing/prayer buddy. She is best known for her sense of humor and huge heart!

J Renee

Bridesmaid

Jonte, or J Renee, is the bride’s niece. She is a mom of 3 handsome boys and a Gigi to a princess!

Shawna

Bridesmaid

Shawna is the bride’s niece. She is known for her blessed hands! She is a loc stylist who transforms people’s lives daily!

Victoria

Bridesmaid

Everyone meet the bride’s bonus daughter! Victoria is an avid bookworm and mom to two cats, Wybie and Gambit.

Lency

Bridesmaid

Valencia, affectionately known as Lency, is the bride’s oldest niece. She is also a top notch home organizer and insurance agent!

Sage

Bridesmaid

Sage Arshà is the bride’s sister-in-law. She can be found working out, hooping, or eating some real good food!

Jodie Ann

Bridesmaid

Jodie Ann is the bride’s bonus niece. Sure, she has a pretty face and sweet smile, but this sister knows how to party! You can find her on the dance floor!

Lynn

Maid of Honor

Lynn is the bride’s cousin/bestie. She is best known for her tight organizational skills and neatness. She can usually be found sneaking watermelon to her pup, Cash and cheering on the world’s greatest cheerleader, Shy!

Angel

Bridesmaid

Tee Angel is the aunt to princess Rayann and the bonus niece of the bride. She can usually be found having a good time and hyping everyone else up to do the same!

Rayann

Flower Girl

Rayann is the bonus great niece of the bride. She is cute as a button and loves to dance. Catch her spreading flowers and love down the aisle!

Cameron

Groomsman

Cameron doesn’t like pictures, so we stole this one! Cameron is the groom’s nephew. Say hi Cameron!

Ronnie

Best Man

Ronnie is the groom’s best friend. He is a champion for substance abuse prevention and podcast host on his very own, Built by the Red Stick.

Corey

Groomsman

Corey is the groom’s friend. You can find him helping others discover their potential. We think that in his past life, he was a matchmaker.

Sean Paul

Groomsman

Sean Paul or “Shawn” is the groom’s nephew. He is known for his incredible sense of humor.

Trey

Groomsman

Son-in-love of the bride, Trey can be found being a world class father to T Man, his twin!

T Man (Rudy)

Ring Bearer

T Man, or as his Mimi call him, Rudy, is the little guy who loves Cloud Babies and telling people hi!

PawPaw

Father of the Bride

An avid Saints fan, Paw Paw loves food seasoned with onions, garlic, and bell peppers. Please don’t ever go without seasoning the food. You will hear about it for months! And, he loves Big Shot Pineapple and Strawberry Ensure!

Deedie

Groomsman

Everybody, say hi Deedie! Deedie is the groom’s nephew and father to the flower girl.

Clay

Groom

Clay, or as Rudy calls him, “Clayte”, is the blessed guy who is soon marrying Charity. He enjoys building things, playing his PS5, trying every restaurant in sight, spending time with his baby girl Victoria, making his children laugh, getting on his fiancé’s nerves, giving to others, and spoiling his sweet mother. Clay has a heart of gold and is truly Charity’s Boaz.

Tyler

Groomsman

Everyone, say hi Tyler! Tyler is son-in-law to Clay and a wonderful husband to Victoria. His smile is contagious and lights up the room!

Charity (Shirlene)

Bride

Here comes the bride!! Charity, affectionately called Shirlene by her late mother, is a mother to Myrihael, Michael, and Erron. She is a MawMaw to Rudy and Nana. She is an English teacher, TX notary, and real estate broker in Texas and Louisiana. She is Clay’s Ruth!

John

Groomsman

John is the nephew of the groom! We hear that he has a hidden talent. In his past life, he was a karaoke singer. Maybe he will bless us with his vocals on our wedding day.

Joco

Groomsman

Joco is the nephew of the bride and recent college graduate. You can find him working out or being a big brother to Ja’Shyri!

MawMaw Rose

Mother of the Groom

Everyone, say hello to the sweetest, most laughing(est), genuinely beautiful person that we all adore. Rose is the mother of the groom and enjoys, well you guessed it, laughing!

Things To Do

The Boozy & Boiling Barn

6830 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Broussard, LA 70518

Prejean's

3480 Northeast Evangeline Thruway, Lafayette, LA 70507

Billy's Boudin & Cracklins - Scott

1815 Saint Mary Street, Scott, LA 70583

Parish Biscuit Company

1120 Coolidge Street, Lafayette, LA 70503

Camp Margaritaville Breaux Bridge

1055 North Barn Road, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517

Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino

2235 Creswell Lane, Opelousas, LA 70570

Mama's Fried Chicken

508 East Landry Street, Opelousas, LA 70570

The Best Stop Cajun Market - Carencro, LA

3470 Northeast Evangeline Thruway, Carencro, LA 70507

Gambino's Bakery

3802 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503

Kartchner’s Specialty Meats

312 Louisiana 93, Scott, LA 70583

Marcello's

340 Kaliste Saloom Road, Lafayette, LA 70508

FAQs

Question

Can I bring an extra person to the wedding?

Answer

No. You may only bring the plus 1 that you RSVP’d for. (Total of 2; you and your guest.) We wanted our day to be special, so we prepared for a select number of guests. Please do not bring extra, unconfirmed guests.

Question

Can I bring my own alcohol?

Answer

No. Outside liquor is not allowed. We have prepaid for sodas, water, beer, wine, and champagne.

Question

Is there a dress code?

Answer

Yes, it is formal. Please wear shades of blue.

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