Wedding Party
Kaitlyn Joy Patty
Matron of Honor
Hiii I am Kaitlyn, Abby’s sister and the MOH! We have shared so many adventures together, from camping to climbing waterfalls, braving college, church trips, & living together! I love when we go for walks and talk about what God is doing in our lives, how we are being changed and seeing His faithfulness. I also love this new season of married life that we are entering into, and am so excited for August 30th!!❤️
Elizabeth Pack
Bridesmaid
I met Abby the first week of college at Cru freshman Bible study. We bonded over being from WV and loving nature. Some of my favorite memories with Abby are walks at the arboretum where we talked about life and the Lord, hearing her crazy dreams in the morning, and bonding over our neighborhood groundhogs.
Hannah Bodine
Bridesmaid
Hi! I’m Hannah! I am a third grade teacher and a first time bridesmaid! Abby and I met through UK’s Christian Student Fellowship in college and grew our friendship in a poetry club that Abby started (I maybe wrote a total of 5 poems but Abby is someone that encourages you to be there anyway). My favorite thing to do with Abby is share our souls for hours while eating thai food :). She is the epitome of a friend that will laugh with you AND mourn with you! We have vented and laughed and danced and prayed and learned SO much together. My favorite memory with her is probably when she went hiking in the rain with me on my birthday (which was also the first time she told me about Hieu 🥰). If you know Abby, you know she is one of the wisest people you’ll ever met and that it comes directly from the Lord. She is compassionate and driven in all things she does. I’m confident she will bring this into her marriage. I am honored to be able to stand with her on her wedding day and to continue to support her through her marriage! YAY ABBY!
Phoebe Clark
Bridesmaid
Phoebe met Abby at UK when Abby served as Phoebe’s honors college peer mentor. They became fast friends in college and haven’t had a casual conversation since then (because talking about the Lord together is far more refreshing)! Phoebe’s favorite memories with Abby include having many fun sleepovers at her house and going to Chocolate Holler at Christmastime together.
Cassie Boudreaux
Bridesmaid
We met at a summer camp called Snowbird that Abby never talks about. I think one of my favorite Abby memories is when we sat on the floor I told Abby why my love life is the beginning of a romantic comedy. I remember crying, laughing, and a very detailed explanation of who Catholic Dave is in memories.
Sydnie Porter
Bridesmaid
Abby and I met working at Snowbird Wilderness Outfitters in the summer of 2021! We worked the climbing tower together part of that summer and spent many moments having deep convos about the Lord and life on and off the job. I’ll forever treasure the many memories we have together from that summer and how our friendship has remained consistent over the years despite the distance. Abby is one of the truest friends I’ve ever known, and I am beyond thankful that the Lord saw fit for us to be friends!
Kayla Horne
Bridesmaid
Hi! I'm Kayla and I have known the LOVELY Abigail Eplin for over 5 years! We officially met while I was on my way to a CSF pancake night during the beginning of our freshman year of undergrad at UK. I was walking by myself, but Abigail and her parents recognized me, and when I told them where I was going, they suggested Abigail come along too! And ever since then, we've been really close friends! I'd say one of my favorite memories with her was screaming together at our first UK football game HAHAHAHA.
Chantell Dennery
Bridesmaid
I’m Chantell! Abby and I met during our first year of undergrad at UK through a Bible Study group. We have had so many beautiful moments together, especially living together while I was in law school. Abby’s friendship and support has gotten me through so much! One of my favorite memories was when we drove down Old Frankfort Pike around sunset just listening to music and talking about life together.
Lindsey Brinkley
Bridesmaid
I met Abby when she was my core group leader through CSF! She helped me grow so much in my walk with Christ and has continued to mentor me and help me walk through life and all the ways that it's changing!
Rebekah Keith
Bridesmaid
Me and Abby met through CSF and over the years she has been like a big sister to me always giving amazing advice and being an inspiration in everything she does 💗
Sarah Carr
Bridesmaid
During my senior year of college, I lived with Abby and her sister Kaitlyn! Abby and I had become friends through CSF the year before, and we were excited to live together. I train service dogs, and even though Abby is allergic, she was incredibly kind and still wanted to live with a dog. Shortly after we moved in, I brought home Babe—and we all instantly fell in love. Abby especially adored Babe’s big, round (and mysteriously purple) belly. Babe got so much love in that house, and I have so many sweet memories from that year with Abby.
Autumn Trent
Bridesmaid
I’m Autumn, the groom’s sister and I am very dedicated to God within the Apostolic church! The very first time I met Abbigail was at Christean’s wedding. Where I didn’t know very many people so when I knew Hieu had brought her I was so glad! I loved getting to know Abigail at the wedding and probably talked her head off but I’m so very glad I met her. I knew Hieu liked her and she was beautiful and such a kind person. I’m so very glad that Abigail will be my future sister in law! 😊
Christean Holts
Best Man
My name is Christean Holts, Hieu has been my bestfriend/brother for 9 years.
Ryan Davis
Groomsman
Hieu and I met through a mutual friend Christean. We went to a small group together and helped with mental health, spiritual wellbeing, and physical health together. Hieu is a ride or die who loves his family, friends and a true definition of a God fearing man.
Vu Do
Groomsman
I met Hieu when I was born. Back in 2003 he just happened to be my brother. One of my favorite memories would be beating him in a video game for the first time.
Dontay Burns
Groomsman
I met Hieu at Greens and his story about following Jesus and his upbringing was amazing. A favorite memory is our cabin trip with the Life Group
Sam Eplin
Groomsman
I’m Abby’s brother. I met Hieu at her house last year.
Caleb Wilson
Groomsman
I met Hieu at Porter Memorial Baptist Church at the end of 2021. My favorite memories with Hieu are the numerous occasions when he, my wife, and I would hang out, laugh, and have deep conversations for hours.
Jerod Cohn
Groomsman
Met Abby and Hieu through Porter Memorials young adult life group, immediately knew they were both great people that I would enjoy being around.
Andrew North
Groomsman
Parker Myers
Groomsman