AnnaMary & Brad
Wedding Party
Julia Willis Murray
Matron of Honor
AnnaMary's dearest life-long friend. They have known one another since preschool, and despite long distance throughout the years, their friendship has remained strong. Julia makes AnnaMary laugh more than anyone she's ever met. She's quirky, creative, and full of fun ideas. Julia and AnnaMary have experienced many big, life-changing events together - she reminds AnnaMary often that they both have their sweet dads smiling down on them. Julia married her husband Jared last year, and they had the most perfect Texas wedding. They live outside San Francisco right now, but by the time we are all together, they will be living out of their camper, traveling the US for the year!!
Taylor Toombs
Best Man
Taylor has been slated as Brad's best man ever since May 28th, 2006, their first day at the Naval Academy. The number of adventures they have embarked on is impossible to count, thankfully never causing too much trouble. Brad was lucky enough to be Taylor's Best Man when he made the wisest decision of his life- marrying Callen- his wife of almost eight years. They are stationed in Jacksonville where Taylor flies helicopters and they are raising their beautiful daughters, Harper and Hadley.
Katie Fellows Cragnolin
Bridesmaid
AnnaMary can't think of Katie without smiling. She was her first new friend in Chicago and invested so much time and wisdom into her during a hard season of AnnaMary's life. She has a glow about her that so easily attracts others. She's warm, fun, light, and kind. Katie is the wife of Matt and the busy mama of 2 precious babes: Charlie and Daisy - they now live in Cincinnati, OH.
Zack Batty
Groomsman
Zack is Brad's favorite brother, the loving husband of Brad's sister Angela, and the All-Star Dad of Brad's nephew Apollo. Zack will be the friendliest guy at the wedding and is always ready for a game of ping pong. He is currently training AnnaMary on becoming a member of the Cerasuolo family, which he has done with flying colors.
Katherine Simpson Kalant
Bridesmaid
AnnaMary's longtime, faithful girl friend. They date back to freshman year of college, circa 2007. Katherine and AnnaMary were sorority sisters at UK, shared an apartment in Chicago for 2 years and have many fun memories involving one another. Katherine is a distinguished Architect at Harley Ellis Devereaux in Chicago and has an impeccable taste for design. She is married to Don, whom we love!! AnnaMary can always count on Katherine - she has been there for her through really difficult times.
Peyton Pinkard
Groomsman
Peyton is Brad's oldest friend among the groomsmen. They met in the eighth grade and became best friends, actually spending so much time together they may have been each other's only friends. Peyton somehow managed perfect grades through undergrad and medical school and married a woman way out of his league. Peyton and Lauren now both practice in Chicago, Illinois.
Sallie Marchant
Bridesmaid
The only gal crazy enough to bike across America with AnnaMary. They worked and lived together in Jackson Hole and have had some wild adventures since. She has the best laugh, and is always excited to be active outside and have a great time. Sallie is hilarious and such a consistent friend, and someone AnnaMary knows would drop everything and drive 20 hours if someone was in need - she's awesome. She lives in Asheville, NC as a Physical Therapist now.
Grant LeMaster
Groomsman
Brad and Grant were roommates all four years at the Naval Academy. They bonded and competed over knowledge of country music, from mainstream to the most obscure. Fortunately, this bond resulted in their discovery of the band Sons of Bill, who they've now seen double digit times and have shared with friends far and wide. Grant has been a pilot since graduation, flying the biggest and slowest aircraft in Naval Aviation. He is stationed in Jacksonville, FL with his lovely wife Meagan and their daughter Milly.
Emily Harburg
Bridesmaid
Dr. Emily Harburg!! She is one of AnnaMary's earliest Chicago friends. The most down-to-earth, kindest woman out there. She's as humble as possible and literally has a never ending list of OUTSTANDING stories. Emily lives in Boston, serving as the Director of Emerging Technology and Innovation at an awesome company and she founded a really wonderful nonprofit, Brave Initiatives. Emily is gifted at gathering people and igniting really meaningful conversation.
Ryan Rice
Groomsman
Ryan and Brad were both members of the 11th Company at the Naval Academy. As fate would have it, Ryan's mom and Brad's aunt were also member's of the 11th company in the early '80s. Ryan is a former Marine and is another one of Brad's groomsmen who has married way out of his league. He and his wife Erika reside in Winston-Salem with their dog Woody.
Claire Lew
Bridesmaid
The lovely Claire Lew. AnnaMary's most artistic, stylish girlfriend. As soon as they met in Chicago, AnnaMary hoped Claire would think she was cool enough to be friends - and look where they are today!! Claire is the CEO of her own company and lives in San Francisco! She has wonderful travel stories, a love for great food, and a delightfully calm demeanor. Also a fabulous listener and deep conversationalist, which AnnaMary admires.
Mark Stevens
Groomsman
Mark and Brad first met on the Quad at Battle Ground Academy where they spent the formative years of the friendship hanging out at Sonic Drive-Ins. Mark went on to Auburn University and has been in Nashville ever since, hosting Brad just about every time he came to town over the six year span. Mark is married to Abby, another Auburn Tiger who loves Auburn as much as he does. They live in Nashville with their son, Wright.
Angela Cerasuolo Batty
Bridesmaid
Angela is truly as sweet-as-they-come. She's the youngest sister of the groom, the wife of Zack Batty, and the mama of the precious Apollo James born in August 2019. She has such a positive attitude, is always down to join whatever turns up, and is one of the most inclusive women AnnaMary's ever met. She is a joyful woman, raising a really happy, easy-going baby.
Grayson Adkins
Groomsman
Brad and Grayson have been friends since their days at Battle Ground Academy. Grayson went on to Vanderbilt University and eventually made his way to San Diego where he and Brad lived just a few miles apart the two plus years Brad was stationed there. Grayson fully embraced the California lifestyle - growing long hair and a mustache, keeping his favorite brand of mustache wax at friends homes. and founding his own start-up. Five years later, he is still running that startup in Nashville and is married to his wonderful wife Shelby.
Valerie Cerasuolo
Bridesmaid
AnnaMary's fellow crazy-cat lady - soon to be sister-in-law! She's Brad's younger sister, against whom he is always wanting to compete - though she usually wins! She's a very talented, intelligent, well-traveled woman, who has lived in London for 7 years and just bought her first home there! She's a competitive rower, with an adventure spirit that we love.
Clay Adkisson
Groomsman
Brad and Clay first became friends at Battle Ground Academy over their mutual love of running long distances for the sake of punishing themselves. Clay went on to the University of Tennessee where Brad would frequently visit for football games. Clay has always been incredibly dedicated to his craft and now channels that energy into the company he runs in Nashville, TN. Like each of the other groomsmen, Clay somehow managed to convince Wren to marry him, and they reside in East Nashville.
Saisai Song
Bridesmaid
AnnaMary's sister from another country! Saisai lived with the Richmonds for three years in high school and quickly became AnnaMary's sister. She has the most generous heart, poised demeanor, and gentle personality. She had an amazing wedding in China last year, where Brad attended with AnnaMary and was able to meet Saisai and her special family. She is married to Dong Fang and they live in Shanghai, but travel often. She's one of the smartest, most talented women AnnaMary knows and is doing big things in this world!
Desmond Coble
Groomsman
Desmond and Brad were stationed together on the USS Fitzgerald in Yokosuka, Japan. Immediately upon meeting, they became the best of friends and embarked on a two year dream - having more fun in that time frame than any naval officers should be allowed to have. Whether it was in Tokyo, Korea, Russia, Australia, Kwajalein, Bangkok, or the middle of the Pacific Ocean with no land in sight, they were having a great time and becoming life long friends.
Katherine (Kate) Weatherford
Bridesmaid
Kate is the daughter of AnnaMary's cousin, Heiskell Weatherford. AnnaMary held Kate when she was just days old and now cannot believe Kate has already grown to become such a beautiful, accomplished young woman! Kate graduates from Hutchison in May and will be headed to college in the Fall! She is very, very smart and has a huge heart for others.
Daniel Richmond
Groomsman
Daniel is Brad's soon to be brother-in-law and AnnaMary's older half-brother. Daniel lives and works in Franklin, TN, and Brad has been fortunate to see him regularly over the past year! Daniel is your go-to connoisseur for all-things movie related and has a talent for whipping up a great meal. Brad is looking forward to more memories and time together in the future.
Helen & Evie Weatherford
Flower Girls
These two are quite the duo! They are the sweetest, most polite little girls - am we're not being biased!! Helen is an old-soul and delight to be around. Evie keeps a smile on your face and is full of laughs and energy. Their dad is Hart (AnnaMary's cousin) and their mom is Beth (whom AnnaMary claims more as a sister - such a genuine woman and role model).