Dara & Andrew
Wedding Party
Olivia Bergen
Maid of Honor
Olivia and I have been friends for over 10 years now. Encouragement should be her middle name, because that's what she is to me (It's actually McKenzie). She is compassionate and fearless, and makes my heart so happy. She's currently working on her sociology degree with a focus on family and child studies at McNeese. She has an obsession for coffee, napping, and her nieces & nephew. She's all around wonderful.
Jared Brabham
Best Man
Jared is one of Andrew's roommates. They met at campus outreach and have been friends for about 6 years now. Jared recently graduated from McNeese with his nursing degree. He is recently engaged, enjoys fishing, and loves inside jokes.
Jenna Schlotfeldt
Bridesmaid
Jenna and I became friends in middle school, probably over our love for mani-pedis and food. Jenna is about to graduate and pursue her dream of being a dental hygienist. She's smart, funny, and always ready to lend a listening ear. She has a schnauzer named Piper, and loves to work out and play sports.
Grant Nelson
Groomsman
Grant is Andrew's cousin, so basically his life long friend. Grant is also a friend of mine. We met when serving together at Camp Pearl. Grant is 6' 3", loves Railway Coffee, and has a heart for missions. A few days after our wedding he's heading out to Argentina!
Sarah Caswell
Bridesmaid
Sarah and I became friends while growing up in church together. Sarah is a McNeese student working towards a Business Management degree. She "flips" houses with her husband Blake around the area. Sarah is always traveling and going on new adventures. She loves cooking, spending time with friends and family, playing with her two pups, and is trying to convince Blake into getting her a miniature pig.
Josh Randel
Groomsman
Josh manages his own remodeling company, and used to be Andrew's boss. That's how this friendship started besides being family friends. Josh is a huge Maverick's Basketball fan along with his wife, Clarissa. They also enjoy running marathons together.
Abbie Maggio
Bridesmaid
I've know this sweet friend for many, many years, but it wasn't until high school that our friendship really flourished. Abbie recently married her childhood sweetheart and is living in Mobile, Alabama where she is she is working on her Philosophy and Worship Leader degree. The Lord blessed Abbie with a beautiful voice that she uses to lead others to him. Abbie is a HUGE Star Wars fan, loves song writing, teaching and playing piano, and watching Downton Abbey with her hubby.
Caleb Whalley
Groomsman
Caleb was one of Andrew's long time roommates. He was also once McNeese's SGA President! Caleb is recently engaged, is a wildlife enthusiast, and knows every quote to Nacho Libre.
Kenzie Best
Bridesmaid
My spunky little sister. Kenzie is an Art Education major at McNeese. She’s been recognized as art student of the month, and even won a state competition and one of her pieces is hanging in the governor’s house. Kenzie loves music, art, books, learning french and sign language.
Daniel Randel
Groomsman
Daniel is also one of Andrew's roommates. (He has a lot of them) Daniel works at Bertram Bob Bible Camp up in Oklahoma where he and Andrew shared the Bois D'arc cabin for 6 years. Daniel had a heart for ministry, loves basketball, and is also a huge Maverick's fan.
Anna Buzzard
Bridesmaid
Meet Anna! Anna and I became friends at Camp Pearl years ago! She moved to Africa when she was 12, because her parents are missionaries. She later moved to Mexico and eventually graduated from school there. Anna is currently going to school in Wisconsin. She can’t draw a good stick figure, but loves hanging out with friends, going to coffee shops, and spending time at the lake.
Andy Buzzard
Groomsman
Andy and Andrew grew up in church together. He is the associate partor of Kinder Bible Church. Andy loves to hunt, the New York Yankees, and his new baby girl, Ellie.
Rachel Gover
Bridesmaid
Rachel and I went to grade school together, and now we’re graduating nursing school together! Rachel is an adventure seeker and a free spirit. She is a bomb seamstress, loves to go camping, and singing in the shower.
Matt Bearb
Groomsman
Matt is Andrew's older brother, and my future brother-in-law. Matt is an engineering tech, likes to cook new recipes with his wife, and is quite the board game fanatic.
Lakyn Ledbetter
Bridesmaid
My sweet big sis! Lakyn has been one of the biggest role models in my life. She’s a 7th grade English teacher, and is the momma to my precious niece, Adalynn Rose. Lakyn loves to spend time with friends and family, is a coffee junkie, and throws the best showers and get togethers.
Wayne Ledbetter
Groomsman
Wayne is the big brother I always wanted, and Andrew's future brother-in-law. Wayne is a manager at Target, loves working on new projects around the house and landscaping, has an awesome sense of humor, and he helped make me an aunt to the beautiful Adalynn Rose, so he’s kind of a favorite around here.
Adalynn Ledbetter
Flower Girl
This little nugget made me an aunt. Adalynn Rose is sassy, sweet, and all around perfect. She loves Moana, eating puffs, and her puppy dog Beau. She’s learning to do more each day, and we love watching her grow!
Liam McCuistion
Ring Bearer
Liam Robert McCuistion was born in Baton Rouge Louisiana. He attends Open Door Baptist Daycare where he excels in colors, dancing and singing songs. Most days he can be found giving hugs to his dog brother, Buster or taking naps with his stuffed turtle, Marshmallow!
Luke Buzzard
Usher
Luke has been a family friend of Andrew's for basically a lifetime. Luke’s home schooled and in the 10th grade. His favorite movie is Dead Poets Society, is a huge fan of the band alt-J, and loves ultimate frisbee.
Colby Mock
Usher
I became friends with Colby when he started going to youth group at our church about 8 years ago. Thorugh the years Colby and I served as Student Youth Leaders and volunteered at Camp Pearl together. Colby has a heart for people and is always willing to lend a hand. Colby works at Nalco, loves to play and watch basketball, football (basically all of sports as well), hanging out with friends and family, and being involved in church events with the youth group.