Wedding Party
Asita
Matron of Honor
Asita was the very first person that Jess met in Georgia- Asita complimented her shoes in the bathroom on Dental School interview day, and they’ve been inseparable ever since- They call each other the sister they never had. Asita is a loving, spontaneous, talented, and faithful friend, and her jokes are hilarious- even if it’s only her and Jess laughing. (Once the laughter starts, it doesn't stop...). They’ve been through so many of life’s ups and downs together, and no matter the distance, Asita and Jess are always together at heart. ♥️ Fun Fact: When Jess first met Asita, she messaged her on Facebook and Asita never responded. Jess thought she had misunderstood their potential friendship and was so sad 🥺 Turns out, Asita was out of the country for an entire month. She got back into the country and responded immediately. Jess was so excited--she knew they were meant to be 🥰
Carly
Matron of Honor
Anyone who knows Carly knows she is a fierce bada**, and will fight for those she loves and all the things she believes in. Jess observed this in Carly when they went to Dental School together, and they quickly became some of each other’s closest supporters. When Jess met Hunter, Carly was the first person she called to say “Mark this date down, I met the boy I’m going to marry!”. Carly may have some of the most impressive muscles you’ve ever seen, but inside, she is one of the sweetest, most caring friends, and you can guarantee that anytime her and Jess see each other after a long hiatus, there will be tears. 🥹 Fun Fact: Carly and Jess were on a flag football team together in dental school. We did fairly well until we got paired with the Augusta University Women's Basketball team... unsurprisingly, we got killed. Carly was obviously the muscles on the team, in fact, she's the most fit person I know. She ran "a couple miles" at 9 months pregnant to "get the ball rolling". Carly, you're amazing.
Katie
Bridesmaid
Katie and Jess are the duo that met the most recently through Hunter and her husband Sam. Throughout their time in Augusta, the four of us became very close. From dinners together, to bourbon tasting, to watching Sam and Katie grow into parents with sweet baby Audrey, our journey with sweet Katie has been special. Katie is a hard working, loving, and ridiculously sarcastic human who has been such a great friend to Jess. Fun Fact: Katie and Jess (and Sam and Hunter) went on the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky together in 2023. It was Jess' favorite vacation to date. We stayed in Airbnbs along the way, tried lots of bourbon together, and made some of the best memories. I wouldn't trade that vacation for the world.
Makiah
Bridesmaid
Makiah is Jess’ sweet sweet sister-in-law. I can promise, you’ve never met someone sweeter than Makiah. She’s got the biggest heart, loves people so well, and gave Jess and Hunter their first nephew- Coop. Jess couldn’t ask for a better sister, or a better person to be married to her brother 🥰 Fun Fact: Makiah and Jess have known each other for over 11 years. Jess has watched her grow from the cutest Central Warrior dancer in Junior High School, to a beautiful bride marrying Jess' brother, and now a mom. Life is beautiful and so is Makiah, embrace every moment of it!
Lindsey
Bridesmaid
Lindsey is the most avid Bulldog (dawg?) fan, and loves her people SO well. Jess and Hunter became friends with Lindsey around the same time, and they have been blessed with her friendship ever since. She is intentional, supportive, loving, and always down to have a good time. If there's ever anyone down to do just about anything, that's my girl Lindsey. Jess is so honored to have Lindsey stand by her side on her big day. Fun Fact: Jess and Lindsey have birthdays 6 days apart- no wonder they're such good friends! Jess, Hunter, Lindsey and her husband Ethan once attended a spontaneous concert of a band we've never heard of and it was the most awful thing we'd ever seen. Regardless of the horrendous noise and weirdest crowd, we had the BEST time that night because life's about the people you're with, and we certainly made the most of it.
Brittany
Bridesmaid
Brittany, Hunter's older sister, is such an incredibly sweet soul. No matter the situation, Britt is there to lend a listening ear, a huge hug, and a big smile. She's the most genuine person, therefore we won't hold it against her that she went to Auburn University 😉. Hunter and Jess wouldn't have their wedding day any other way, and are so thankful Britt will be standing by our sides. Fun Fact: Britt is due in June with Jess and Hunter's second nephew!! We are ecstatic and couldn't be happier for Britt and Brandon!!
Nicole
Bridesmaid
Nicole, Hunter's younger sister, is adventurous, spontaneous, and lives life to the absolute fullest. Does she run? Yes. Does she ski? Yes. Does she play pickle ball? Also, yes, and she'll kick your tail at it too. Hunter and Nicole shared a house during dental school, and their friendship is much better after no longer doing so 😉. Jess and Hunter are excited to have Nicole stand by their side during their big day. Fun Fact: Nicole won the Singles Pickleball Championship in Augusta- they assumed it would be a guy and the trophy was already printed as a men's trophy 😂
Coop
Ring Bearer
Coop, is Jess and Hunter's first nephew. In his few months of life he has brought so many smiles and cuddles to their lives. He is quite possibly the chillest baby we've ever seen. Now let's work on walking so we can get you down the aisle, handsome little boy :) Your Aunt and Uncle love you so much!
Audrey
Flower Girl
Audrey is Sam and Katie's sweet baby girl. She will be 1 year and 9 months at the time of the wedding, which is absurd- how does time fly so fast?? We held you when you were only a few weeks old, little one! Hunt and Jess love you and you're going to be adorable walking down that aisle.
Sam
Best Man
Sam and Hunter met when they embarked on a year of residency together. Their friendship evolved as they helped each other through an incredibly difficult year. From dinners at Sam and Katie's house, to bourbon tastings, the bourbon trail, practicing dentistry together, and watching Sam become a dad, Jess and Hunter went through a lot of life in such a short year with the McManamas! We are so blessed to have the both of them stand by our side, and Hunter is so honored to have Sam as his best man for one of the biggest days of our lives! Fun fact: Sam is Hunter's sarcastic soul mate (and Katie too, to be honest). Jess can never keep up with those three around.
Tom
Groomsman
Tom and Hunter became friends in dental school and according to Hunter, he was scrawny when they first met (Tom, you can absolutely get back at him for this one haha)- they worked out together every morning of the entire four years of dental school, bulked up in the gym, meal prepped together and became great friends. According to Hunter "the man could eat something that tastes like cardboard for two weeks straight and not complain". Tom is a very goofy guy who makes everyone laugh around him, and he is a kind and intentional friend with an incredible memory. Jess and Hunter are so happy to have Tom stand by our side on the big day! Fun fact: Well...Tom has at least three. And if you ask, there are even more stories to tell. 1 . He used to be the mascot for Georgia Southern. 2. Tom went to the lake with Hunter and during wake boarding, he hit harder than Hunter has ever seen someone hit the water before, and that's saying something. 3. You can ask Tom about any sport known to man, including cricket, and you can bet he's done the research and knows every rule.
Nick
Groomsman
Nick and Hunter met in college, and became friends because he owned a motorcycle so they had this in common. They learned quickly that they had even more in common such as their love for the outdoors, golf, skiing, being generally adventurous, and their sense of humor. Throughout the last few years, they have enjoyed shooting shotguns out on Nick's farm, and doing an annual Christmas Tree Bonfire (which you have to see to believe, it's stunning!). They play golf, go skiing together, and somehow manage to be so intentional and keep up with each other in this crazy busy world. Nick is an amazing friend and we are so blessed to have him be apart of our big day! Fun fact: Nick shot competitive sporting clays in high school! He'd have an awesome time visiting Arkansas with Jess' family and would absolutely fit right in ;)
Ansh
Groomsman
Ansh and Hunter, it's like salt and pepper. They go together and are the best of friends. They met in dental school and immediately knew they had so much in common- they were into cars, drinking beer, passing dental school, and spicy food! They enjoyed "studying" together, aka drinking beer with textbooks open..., and seeing who could eat the spiciest food imaginable. Ansh is equally as sarcastic and witty, yet kind hearted as Hunter, and he takes his job as a friend very seriously. Hunter and Jess are so happy to have Ansh be a part of their wedding day. Fun Fact: Ansh is the only one Hunter has yet to get up on a wake board. We will keep trying Ansh ;)
Warren
Groomsman
Warren was one of Jess' best friends in her class in dental school. He's one of the most fun loving, genuine people that Jess and Hunter know. As Hunter and Warren got to know each other through Jess, they realized they had a ton in common and thought each other were equally as funny. Not many people are blessed enough in life to have a friend as true and kind as Warren, and we consider ourselves incredibly lucky to have him stand by our sides on one of the biggest days of our lives! Fun fact: Warren has the most competitive nature, and if you ever want to win at something, you should totally join his team (but be prepared for the madness that ensues if he loses..). He literally didn't pick Asita or Jess for his intramural kickball team in dental school because he felt we'd laugh too much and not take it seriously. 😂 Hunter and Jess are counting down the days until Warren and his wife Rachael finally decide to move to Georgia- maybe we'll start a competition to see who will move here first (Ryan or Warren), and he'll totally get here asap to win that battle.
Ryan
Groomsman
Ryan is one of Jess' best friends from dental school. He's married to Maid of Honor Carly, which is his greatest accomplishment (hahah just kidding Ryyyy). Ryan is pursuing Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Residency, and he and Jess totally have plans to work together someday. If you're friends with Ryan, you can guarantee he has your back 100%, and will be your biggest cheerleader and supporter. I promise you everyone needs a Ryan in their life. When Hunter met Ryan, he felt the exact same way- instant friendship for life. We are so honored to have Ryan stand by us in October, and are counting down the days until Ryan and Carly move to Georgia so we can raise our families together :) Fun Fact: In the first few months of dental school, we had a really big practical and Ryan was feeling "sick". Of course, we all thought it was just nerves. Boy were we wrong! Ryan ended up in the hospital with emergency abdominal surgery and spent several days in the hospital recovering. He came back like a champ and we were all so sorry we ever said it was probably just nerves hahaha
Chase
Groomsman
Chase is Jess' brother. They grew up completely inseparable. Jess and Chase always stood up for each other, and if one got in trouble, the other was right beside them laughing through whatever punishment ensued because no one could stop their good time. Jess was so excited for Chase and Hunter to meet, because she knew they'd love each other- and they did. When Jess and Hunter visit Arkansas, Chase always has some new adventure planned for he and Hunter, and they always have the best of times. Chase and Makiah gave Jess and Hunter their first nephew, Coop, and we're so thankful for that! We are so happy to have Chase tower over everyone at the altar with us in October ♥️ Fun fact: Chase builds homes in Arkansas, and even had one featured in House Hunters recently. We are super proud of him and all of his accomplishments, and hope he's willing to fly to Georgia and build us a custom home in a few years ;) in the meantime, he can be "on call" for all of our first time homeowner questions!
Brandon
Groomsman
Brandon and Hunter have known each other for a long long time- as his brother and law who has been in the Croxton family for many years, they've seen each other grow up and been on many adventures together. He's Hunter's "snowboarding bro", always down for a good hike, and loves the great outdoors as much as Jess and Hunter do. Brandon is an incredible brother in law and soon to be dad! We are so excited to have Brandon stand by us as we say I do!! Fun Fact: Brandon works in Home Depot Corporate Office, and recently spoke in front of several THOUSAND people...how impressive is that?