Ashley & Garrad
Wedding Party
Logan Youngs
Man of Honor
Brother of the Bride My sweet baby brother has been my best friend since the day he was born. He is the most intelligent, caring, and funny person I know. I feel so blessed to have been able to watch him grow into the man he has become. Logan is the type of person who will do anything for anyone, without hesitation. He always considers others' needs before his own. From our bus rides when I was coaching softball and he was playing baseball, to our endless Marvel movie marathons. It was no question he was going to be the person standing by my side.
Heather Wirenega
Maid of Honor
Heather is the type of person who is impossible to describe. She is the most beautiful person with the most positive outlook on life. She will always put her friends first and never expects anything in return. Her smile and laugh are contagious, everyone who meets her falls in love with her. I knew Heather was my soulmate from the moment we met in cosmetology school and we have been inseparable ever since. I truly don't know where I would be in life without her. Heather and I moved to Nashville and she was with me when I met Garrad. She is my go-to concert buddy, my ride or die, my best friend.
Holly King
Bridesmaid
There are so many things I love about Holly. From her up for anything attitude, to her gift of making everything beautiful, she adds sunshine everywhere she goes. My small fry to my tall fry. (inside joke... but if you've ever seen us stand next to each other you'll get the point) Holly and I met freshman year in high school and became fast friends. Little did I know she would become an invaluable part of my life. This lifelong friendship has been through our crazy early 20's, motherhood, moving cross country, and now through marriage. I love this woman to death. Plus did I mention she might be the hottest mom on the planet!?
Trevor Straub
Bridesman
The man who needs no introduction... the one... the only... TREVOR LEE STRAUB. Trevor is the definition of a day 1 friend. He truly is my very first best friend. When we were little we would lie and tell everyone we were twins. ( Which may be a lie we have continued telling to this day) We have been friends for over 20 years and I am confident we will be friends for life. Trevor has a gift for performing and production that is so inspirational. Few things make me proud like watching this man in his natural habitat, bringing others joy with his talent.
Elizabeth Williams-Stegald
Bridesmaid
This woman might be the closest thing I have to a sister. Elizabeth is another friend that I have known since kindergarten, but maybe the only person who can put up with me and all my sass. Family is something that is visibly important to her, which is why it is so humbling that I was so quickly accepted into hers. From our travel basketball days, to her wedding, and now mine, you will always find us at each other's side.
Maria Michel
Bridesmaid
Oh, my sweet Maria. This woman is the total package. Brains, beauty, and the most infectious laugh. It is so rare to meet a person like her, and even more rare to have a lifelong friendship with them! Maria is the most selfless person who makes the most of life. (She's another one that had to survive St. Mary's) Every time we are together we laugh until we can't breathe. While she was travel nursing we didn't get to see each other as much, because ya know, she was out there saving lives. However, her travels brought her to Nashville and we picked right back up where we left off. I know she will be there any time I need her, no questions asked. Which is why I could not get married without her by my side.
Juliet Daugherty
Bridesmaid
The first thing that comes to mind when I think of Juliet is the beautiful family she has built. She has created a home consisting of love, laughter, and understanding. The recipe for a beautiful life. The second that comes to mind is a little more comical. The high school versions of ourselves on the softball field. Juliet was my partner on the mound. (even though it's not a secret she was much better) There is a bond that is created on the field that cannot be broken. No one understands you like your teammate. I think that is how I would describe my relationship with Julz. She is my teammate for life. There are things that I know she understands about me without me even having to put into words, sometimes even better than myself. Juliet is the definition of grace and compassion.
Grace Ware
Bridesmaid
Grace came into my life at I time I needed her most. If we both didn't look exactly like our moms I would probably think we are sisters separated at birth. Grace and I met on the first day of our new job at a spa. During training we just kind of found each other and became inseparable. And thank the LORD for that because that job was a nightmare and we desperately needed each other to get through it. Our relationship quickly evolved from work friend to soul sisters. I can always count on her for a night out, to cry at the Jonas Brothers concert, or to bail on any event with me when were not feeling it to stay home with our dogs.
Lexy Burke
Bridesmaid
You know that scene in Step Brothers where Dale And Brennan say " Did we just become best friends, YUP." that pretty much what happened with Lexy and me. We met when I was her server at the bar I worked at. We just started chatting and the rest is history. Our bond was only strengthened when we were cocktail servers together and were forced to wear camp councilor uniforms while trying to sell overpriced cocktails. From then I watched this woman SOAR. To say Lexy is talented is an understatement. She is always looking for a way to make the world a better place. From tornado clean-up to finding ways to leave generous tips to servers during a pandemic, she is always helping others.
Garrett Leonard
Bridesman
Garrett is the best bonus friend I never knew I needed. Garrett is Lexy's best friend who quickly became mine as well. Garrett is the type of person who is up for anything. We have been to so many concerts, every themed restaurant the Opry Mills mall has to offer, and every photo booth we can get to. This man has even made me go to a cemetery at MIDNIGHT. I honestly don't think I would do that for anyone else. He is the most hardworking and generous person who makes everyone feel important. No matter where we are, everyone wants to be his friend.
Brianna Barrett-Kelly
Bridesmaid
When I say I needed this woman in my life, I mean it. We met almost 5 years ago when Garrad was still in Lexington. Her boyfriend is Garrad's best friend from college, and if you know anything about Garrad and Justin, well let's just say they're a handful. I am so lucky that not only did we become fast friends, but that she became one of my best friends. Bri is the type of person who is down for anything! Not to mention she is an incredible nurse who spent countless days as a COVID nurse. I am so lucky to have a person like Bri to go through life with.