Karoline Faith Edwards and Seth Colton Crawford were united in marriage Saturday, January 10th, 2026, at four o’clock in the evening at The Hotel Monroe in Monroe, La. Karoline is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joey Edwards Jr. of West Monroe, La. Seth is the son of Ms. Hope Crawford of West Monroe, La. and Mr. Joey Crawford of West Monroe, La.
Rev. Tom Lowe officiated as an array of gold framed panels adorned with Casablanca lilies, snapdragons, stock, hydrangeas, dendrobium orchids, white roses, peonies, and ranunculus sprays rose behind the minister and couple. The center aisle was lined with coordinating florals. The processional and bridal entrance was accompanied by instrumental music from the pianist, violinist, and cellist.
Escorted by her father, the bride walked down the aisle in a breathtaking Mikado ballgown by Allure Bridals, her something new. Balancing clean structure with intricate detail, the gown featured a high neckline and sheer sleeved bodice adorned with pearls and sequin beaded clusters, while a continuous trail of pearl buttons flowed from the neckline down the back of the gown to the hem. The sculptural silhouette offered a modern interpretation of timeless elegance, creating a look that felt both sophisticated and effortlessly radiant. The bride’s look was completed with the First Kiss veil by Toni Federici, a luxurious cascading design generously dusted with pearls and crystals, lending an ethereal air of romance and refinement. Resting at the crown of the veil was an antique pearl clustered hair comb worn by the bride’s late maternal grandmother on her own wedding day-the bride’s something old. The bride wore her mother’s wedding garter accented with a blue ribbon, her something blue, while a pair of classic Mikimoto pearl earrings from her mother served as something borrowed. Karoline carried a bridal bouquet of Casablanca lilies, ranunculus, and white roses wrapped in ivory silk ribbon.
Attending the bride were her maid of honor, Ava Miley, and her sisters, Katie Brandon and Kayla Murry, who both served as matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Brai Block and Marleigh Martin. The bridesmaids wore black satin floor-length gowns and carried clutch bouquets of white roses, ranunculus, and genestra wrapped in modern black silk ribbon. Collins Crawford, Lottie Murry, and Eliana Scanlan served as flower girls. Their dresses echoed the bride’s gown with clean satin structure, pearl-lined necklines and a beaded and pearl accented waistband, with a statement bow at the back. They carried petite bouquets of alstroemeria lilies, hypericum berries and genestra.
Josh Crawford, brother of the groom, served as best man. Chris Crawford, Wyatt Jordan, Elijah Mclendon, and Garrett Walker served as groomsmen. Banks Brandon and Chapel Murry served as ring bearers, while Landon Chandler and Dallas Singleton served as ushers. The groom and his groomsmen wore black suits by Pronto Uomo, finished with boutonnieres of ranunculus, hypericum berries and ruscus.
The bride’s mother wore a floor-length black tonal floral jacquard gown styled with warm gold crystal earrings and handheld flowers.
Special moments during the ceremony included a family prayer and the lighting of a unity candle as “Been so Good” played. The wedding party recessed to “Right Back to Where We Started From”. The reception area featured elevated floral arrangements of dendrobium orchids, hydrangeas, Casablanca lilies, peonies, stock, white roses, ranunculus, and snapdragons in classic white hues, displayed atop tables on modern gold pedestals, while a pair of statement arrangements rose mid room to welcome guests. The Hotel Monroe catering department curated a Louisiana-inspired culinary experience, complemented by signature mocktails, “Sweet Karoline” and “The Crawford Sparkle.” Social Bites Bakery designed a striking, romantic inspired six-layer square tiered cake accented with lush florals and gold detailing while layers of white blooms and greenery surrounded the design. A custom acrylic “C” monogram floated on the front tier adding a personal touch to the grand display of elevated southern elegance. The cake featured three flavors: lemon blueberry, strawberry, and almond. The groom’s cake was a sculptural firefighter design featuring rich chocolate cake paired with Mexican chocolate fudge icing.
La. Legacy Orchestra entertained with classic renditions of favorites. Toast and Tango featured a photo op for guests as a take home memory. Upon exit, Pyromania Fireworks lit up the night sky with awe-inspiring cold sparkler fountains that framed the couple’s departure along a sparkler lined courtyard pathway, where an old English white Rolls Royce awaited.
The couple honeymooned in Quebec, Canada and are home in West Monroe, La. The bride is a graduate of Louisiana Tech University and is employed as office administrator at Transmission Specialists. The groom is employed as a firefighter with the Ouachita Parish Fire Department and Roofing Contractors Inc.