Wedding Party
Jackie Stout
Maid of Honor
Jackie and Audrey became sorority sisters at Kappa Alpha Theta at Ole Miss in 2013. They instantly hit it off and have become best friends for almost a decade! Jackie is the most welcoming, funny, and honest person. Audrey is so very fortunate to have her as her Maid of Honor!
Samantha Shelmadine
Matron of Honor
Sam and Audrey are cousins and have spent their whole lives together. Being only six months apart in age, Sam and Audrey grew up in matching outfits, playing sports together, and forcing their family to watch their dance skits. Sam is a beautiful wife, mother, and the first sister Audrey ever had!
Alex Danner
Bridesmaid
Audrey and Alex met over a decade ago playing travel softball. Alex and Audrey spent countless summer nights together and weekends at the softball field. Alex is the most loyal, creative, and funny person. Alex is always there for a quick call or a joke in times of a much-needed laughter. Audrey is so thankful to have her by her side at her wedding.
Jayme Gunnell
Bridesmaid
Audrey and Jayme met years ago when Jayme started dating Audrey's brother, Anthony. Fast forward about 10 years and Jayme is the sister Audrey always wanted. Jayme is a beautiful mother, entrepreneur, and friend. She is beyond creative and always surpasses her goals. Audrey is so thankful to have her stand with her on her wedding day.
Rachel Craddock
Bridesmaid
Audrey and Rachel have grown up together in their small town in Illinois. Rachel and Audrey had a shared dream to move to Washington, DC ever since their 8th grade trip to the nation's Capital. Fulfilling that dream, Rachel and Audrey lived together for several years in the big city on the East coast, helping each other grow into the women they are today. Audrey admires Rachel for her work ethic, her loyalty, and selflessness.
Kelly Chestnut
Best Man
Kelly and Ron met in 2016 in the lobby of a church. Since that day, they have developed an ultra-close friendship and walked through many difficult seasons of life together. Kelly is a godly and faithful friend and a man that Ron strives to be more like. Ron considers Kelly a "Category 5" friend, one that he can count on for anything and one who will be beside him no matter what life brings.
Chris Hess
Groomsman
Chris is Ron's one and only brother. During their years growing up, their relationship was more like a friendship, than a sibling rivalry. Though Chris is nearly three years older, he and Ron spent much of their free time together playing sports against the neighborhood kids (and winning all the time), video games, and other recreational activities to include fishing and racquetball. Through their adult years, Ron and Chris have remained close, both relationally and geographically. Chris is an amazing brother and friend. He is generous, forgiving, accepting, and intuitive. Ron is honored to have Chris by his side on this special day and new beginning.
Jack Mooney
Groomsman
Jack is Audrey's younger brother. He and Ron met during Ron's first visit to Tuscola for Christmas in 2021. Jack is a smart and driven young man, with a sharp wit and great sense of humor. Jack has welcomed Ron into the family and regularly shares his golf clubs with Ron at the Ironhorse. Ron is grateful to have Jack as his future brother-in-law.
Anthony Gunnell
Groomsman
Anthony is Audrey's older brother. As with Jack, Ron first met Anthony during Christmas 2021. Ron respects Anthony for many things, not the least of which is the kind of husband and father he is. Anthony routinely serves his wife Jayme in many ways, but especially in caring for their 15 month old son, Lachy. Anthony often dotes on him and his love for Jayme and Lachy is evident. Last, but not least, Ron admires Anthony's mad basketball and golf skills. Ron is honored and grateful to have Anthony as his future brother-in-law as well.
Peter Hergott
Groomsman
Peter and Ron met in 2020 during a Zoom meeting. After that, Peter contacted Ron to discuss the content of meeting, which lead to the beginning of their friendship. As they were both in a similar season of life and shared some common struggles, they bonded through those hard times. As the months passed, they talked often and Ron eventually traveled to Atlanta to meet Peter's lovely wife and children. Peter is a great friend, a wise man, and one heck of a Canadian. Ron is thrilled to have Peter with him on this special day.
Calvin Hess
Ceremony Officiant and Father of the Groom
Ron and Calvin have known each other since...well, the beginning. There are so many great characteristics Ron could use to describe his father, but the most prominent one is his unwavering and unconditional love. Through many hard times in life, Ron's father has never failed to forgive and guide Ron, and encourage him to keep going, no matter how difficult the road. In his younger years, Ron's dad taught him mental and physical toughness, as well as honesty and integrity - even if at a great cost. He instilled a strong work ethic and helped him learn skills that would help him support himself and his family. Ron has many great memories with his father to include rides to soccer practice and games, teaching him how to fish and play racquetball, and counseled him to never fight a fool or a drunk. Ron is very proud of how his father defended our nation's freedom through his career as a U.S. Marine, and how he loved Ron's mother for over 45 years until her death in 2016. Most importantly, Ron's father also taught him how to know, walk, and live for our Savior, Jesus Christ - a priceless and eternal gift. Ron is extremely honored to have his father perform this ceremony and have him beside him - just as he has always been.