Janice Kaelin Bell of Port O’Connor and Joshua James Escobar of Port Lavaca were married Saturday, October 3, at two o’clock in the afternoon at Fisherman’s Chapel. Rev. Erny McDonough officiated. Rev. Jesse Alderete provided the music.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Tausch IV of Port O’Connor. She is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brown of Bandera, Ms. Kay Gant and the late Mr. Leroy Gant of Kyle, and Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Tausch III of Smithville. Great-grandmothers Ms. Gladys Meuth of Rosanky and Ms. Janice Bell of Phoenix, Arizona were also in attendance.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Escobar of Port Lavaca. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo Escobar of Port Lavaca, Ms. Maria Kingston of Brownsville, and Mr. Felix Rodriguez of Waco.

John Rivera of Port Lavaca was the best man. Groomsmen were Zack Sneider, Jon Tausch and Derek Tausch, all of Port O’Connor. Ushers were Kyle Faupel of Buda, Ben Mann of Huntsville, Logan Mann of Kyle, and Frank Vallejo of Luling.

Corissa Rivera of Port Lavaca was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Hannah Casey of Port O’Connor, Angel Vallejo of Luling, and Corie Vallejo also of Luling.

Serenity Coen and Journey Coen, both of Port Lavaca, carried the rings in beautiful silver rose ringboxes. Geneva Brown and Anamika Brown, both of Port O’Connor, were flower girls.

The bride was escorted by her father. She was elegant in her taffeta low waist, side draped gown with a lace halter neckline and sweep train. Her ivory chiffon fingertip-length veil was attached to a comb with ivory, pear and bead adornments.

Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents entertained at a reception at the Heritage Center in Port Lavaca.

Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Vallejo and Mr. and Mrs. James Vallejo, aunts and uncles of the bride, provided a rehearsal dinner at the home of the bride’s parents.

The bride’s aunt, Michelle Brown, acted as photographer. Cindy Bowles and Kay Gant made the cakes and all of the floral arrangements.

The couple is making their home in Port O’Connor. They wish to thank everyone who joined them to celebrate their marriage. A special thanks to all who volunteered their time in preparation for this special day.