Wedding Party
Hillary Knight
Maid of Honor
Since I moved to TN, Hillary and I have been inseparable since high school whether it was cheerleading, sleepovers, dressing up for homecoming, or doing homework on the phone together. No matter the circumstance, she always brings out the goofy side to me. Her cleverness never leads to a dull moment. No matter the distance, she always has been and always will be my best friend!
Daniel Kelley
Best Man
Daniel has been my best friend since elementary school. We have been in school together from first grade all the way through medical school, roomed together at Union University and during medical school, played on the same high school soccer team, and backpacked to 14 countries in Europe and road-tripped 10,000 miles through the American west together. I am so thankful for Daniel and our friendship!
Sarah Hager
Bridesmaid
Sarah is the other spontaneous adventurer. We could certainly get in trouble together with our last minute trips to complete Operation: Explore TN. My favorite of which we set out after midnight drove to Sparta, TN, slept in the car, hiked the next day, got lost, and barely made it back before work the next day. Yet, her love for nature and desire to find God through explorations is just scratching the surface as to the entirety of our friendship.
Michael Fister
Groomsman
Michael is one of my current roommates in Memphis. He is also my rock climbing partner, medical school classmate, and one of my best friends. We have led a small group at church together and have had quite a few adventures during medical school, including trips to Big Bend National Park, Southern Utah, and Los Angeles. I am incredibly grateful to have Michael as a friend and a groomsman!
Vania Ratliff
Bridesmaid
Vania has a way of captivating any audience and she introduces herself as "Vanilla without the L's". She was technically my first roomie even if only for two weeks. Her love of conversation and reasoning has never led to a dull moment since even strangers gravitate towards her. Since day one, Vania has always made everyone feel welcome and valued.
Taylor Norton
Groomsman
Taylor is one of my medical school classmates and one of my best friends. We were roommates during a four month rotation in Chattanooga (which is when Ashley and I started dating), have co-led a small group, have rock climbed together in the gym and outdoors, and have been on trips to Los Angeles, Southern Utah, and Big Bend National Park. It is a privilege to have Taylor standing with me on my wedding day!
Jesi Shiffer
Bridesmaid
When baby sitting her as a little girl, I never realized the impact she would have on me as she grew into a beautiful young woman. From our Easy Bake Oven parties to camping in my car in Maine, we have seen so much together. Jesi may not share my DNA but we are definitely sisters at heart. Her love for the people around her and desire for adventure is fuel to my spontaneity. You never know what will happen when we get in the same room.
Taylor Hare
Groomsman
My brother Taylor and I have had some fun times together. From feeding the sheep, making up games, and playing baseball on the farm in Leiper's Fork to living, working, and rock climbing together in Nashville, Taylor has been one of my best friends throughout my life. I am so excited to have him in town and standing with me on this special day.
Taylor Holloway
Bridesmaid
Since high school, Taylor has been by my side. From cheerleading to student teaching, we were always laughing. But there is something that changes, when you travel with someone especially across the world. Close is an understatement when you think you are being arrested by the “Policia” or navigating the streets of Seville.
Chris Hare
Groomsman
I am very excited to have my brother Chris standing with me on this special day! Chris has been a great friend and example to me over the years. Chris is a role model for me in many ways, especially in the way he loves and serves his wife Maggie and in how he is attentive to the needs of his friends and family. I am a better person for having Chris in my life!
Caroline Bivens
Bridesmaid
Caroline is one of the most entertaining people I have ever met. She definitely initiated her fair share of shenanigans in college and even agreed to be “my dear Aunt Sally”. Our group music videos are taken to the next level with Caroline as the star. Her advice and life chats always leave me feeling encouraged.
Jake Hare
Groomsman
Jake is my youngest brother and my Brentwood, TN roommate. Jake and I share a love for Orson Scott Card novels, and I can always count on him to play a board game with me when I am visiting Brentwood. Jake is one of my best friends and I am so proud of the young man he has become. I am honored to have Jake beside me on my wedding day.
Olivia Vance
Bridesmaid
Olivia has always been a friend of consistency. Throughout college, she was consistent in creating and joining in on shenanigans around the apartment. My favorite being the indoor slip-and-slide of chocolate syrup and oil. When in California, our FaceTime calls to catch up and discuss books literally helped me get through some tough weeks. I am forever grateful for her consistency and her willingness to open her home and her family to me.
James Dreher
Groomsman
James and I are medical school classmates who first bonded as lab partners in human gross anatomy. Since then, our friendship has developed through board games and medical school rotations, in addition to spending time with his beautiful family. I look up to James (literally) as a model of what being a Christian husband looks like. I am so thankful for his friendship over the past 4 years!
Ali Digirolamo
Bridesmaid
Before the two weeks of Summer Honors were over, I knew that I had found a lifelong friend in Ali. We first bonded over our love for The Office, but the true seal was when she offered her hands as a "pizza oven" to warm up mine. Her love for worship bonded our group and always reminded us to be grateful. Mama Ali has a way of convincing me to do the most ridiculous things and yet when needed she keeps me grounded with her voice of reason.
Callum Sears
Groomsman
Callum and I met in middle school, and he was one of my best friends throughout middle and high school. His friendship meant so much to me during this time, and I still consider him one of my best friends! Callum, Daniel, and I were the three amigos growing up and we made many memories together. I am excited to have Callum as one of my groomsmen!