C. Rochelle Culp and Montel Thompson exchanged wedding vows in Paris, France on April 29, 2018. The bride is the daughter of Viola Riley Hill Love and the late Joe Louis Hill and the granddaughter of the late Earlie Riley of Durant. The groom is the son of Mary Thompson and the late Lee Albert Thompson of Jackson.
The couple expressed their love in a private ceremony by exchanging personal vows on the Pont de Bir-Hakeim bridge with the Eiffel Tower serving as a backdrop. After the service, photographs were taken at the Eiffel Tower, and the couple were chauffeured to other scenic sights around Paris. The bride wore a champagne wedding gown and veil with iridescent strappy sandals by Stuart Weitzman. The groom wore a tailored to fit black tux with champagne accessories. Her boutique was shades of ivory, cream and blush created by VOGEL FLEURS. In traditional wedding style, the bride carried a new ivory satin clutch, borrowed earrings from her sister and an old monogrammed handkerchief with blue stitched flowers.
During the honeymoon, the couple placed a personalized love lock on the Pont des Arts bridge on the Seine River in Paris and visited London, England to tour the city as it prepared for the Royal Wedding.
A Nuptial Prayer was held at Priestly Chapel Church in Canton on May 20, 2018, with a family reception immediately following at Riverhills Country Club in Jackson. The newlyweds will share this occasion with their church family and friends at Saint James Church in Durant with a cake and punch reception on July 8, 2018.
Rochelle is employed by the American Lung Association as a Health Promotions Manager. She is also a Fitness Coach for Orange Theory Fitness in Madison; in addition, she is a professional motivational speaker. Mr. Thompson is a private contractor specializing in new home construction and commercial renovations. The couple will reside in rural Madison County.
