Wedding Party

Austin Sipes

Groom

Sarah Durham

Bride

Kristyn Lawrence

Maid of Honor

One of the best friends of the groom and bride. Kristyn met Austin in choir in sixth grade at East Middle School. Years later she met Sarah through Sarah’s sister Emma. Years of love and laughter have brought us closer together than ever. Choir mom, bestie, and maid of honor, you can catch her crying in the club all wedding day.

Rachel Sipes

Maid of Honor

The sister of the groom and one of the best friends of the bride. Rachel is a “Ray” of sunshine to us all. Rachel and Sarah met in 6th grade at East Middle School. They have been friends ever since.

Brianna Casey

Bridesmaid

The most precious little hooman of Sarah. Bri is the human embodiment of a contagious laugh. Bri and Sarah met at EKU through their sorority, Chi Omega, and were paired as Big and Little. Although distance separates them a match was never made more perfectly.

Maysa Anfous

Bridesmaid

Chi Omega sister to the bride. Sarah and Maysa met their freshmen year at EKU. After four years of college, trips, and educating Sarah on makeup we finally graduate the same day in 2019 and become neighbors!

Kellie Knasel

Bridesmaid

Co-worker and friend of the bride. Kellie and Sarah met at EKU Center for the Arts. The box office can be cold and boring on slow days but not when you have such a great friend to hang with.

Colleen Skellie

Bridesmaid

Colleen is a friend of the bride from wayyy back! Colleen and Sarah met in 6th grade at East Middle School. We spent all the awkward growing years living for the choir room and the stage. Also, the rumors are true... she did break the waffle maker on the choir trip. 😜

Caroline Stuhr

Bridesmaid

Chi Omega sister to the bride. Caroline is a quick witted Marvel fanatic who will most likely be president one day. Caroline and Sarah met on bid night their freshman year of college at EKU. They graduate together this May as Caroline delivers the commencement speech.

Elizabeth Miller

Bridesmaid

Chi Omega sister to the bride. Elizabeth “Liz” and Sarah met their (Sarah’s freshmen & Liz’s sophomore) year of college at EKU. Neighbors for two years and roomies for one, they know far too much about each other and love it.

Parker McDowell

Best Man

Best friend of the groom since 6th grade. Met on the school-bus, home of many heated Mario Kart DS races. Parker has been the connection to many other friend groups and has been an integral part of the groom's life.

Derek Diaz

Best Man

Great friend and roommate throughout Austin's college career. Derek was a great source of laughter, inspiration, help, and camaraderie throughout college. All the tournaments of Hearthstone, Magic: the Gathering, Smash Bros, and games of League of Legends were made more fun and personable with Derek's presence. Derek was actually the first friend Austin made at EKU and owes a lot of bonds made from EKU to Derek and groomsman, Blake Fraley.

Tanner Scholl

Groomsman

Fiancé of MOH, Kristyn, and childhood friend of Austin's. Tanner and Austin met in Sixth grade as classmates. A true loyal friend, There's no one else Austin could imagine as a better brother in arms on the paintball field than Tanner.

Ian Martin

Groomsman

Best friend, fellow musician, and soon to be brother in law to the groom. Ian and Austin have many memories together playing, and reviewing video games and sources of entertainment for their YouTube channel, and various trips across Florida and different Smash Brothers tournaments.

Jason Piccini

Groomsman

The source of many jam sessions, laughs, and late night mock Mortal Kombat fights in the living room with fellow groomsman Ian Martin. Jason is a gentle giant and plays a mean guitar along with Ian Martin 🎸🎶.

Parker Kaiser

Groomsman

Austin and Parker met when Austin was a junior in high school. Parker has been a great friend and a source of comfort and good times since.

Alex Gilpin

Groomsman

Austin's friend throughout his life. Before Austin can remember he was a young boy knocking on the door of the Gilpin's residence asking if he could play with Alex. Reunited with Alex in sixth grade it would take everything to separate them again. The source of much infectious zaniness and spontaneity much of Alex's personality and humor have shaped Austin in the person he is today.

Blake Fraley

Groomsman

Leader, mentor, and DM Blake is Austin's closest friend from EKU and shares a wealth of fantastic memories across many places whether it be in Chicago, Richmond, the Bahamas, or any local Red Bang Bang if Blake is there it's always a good time. With his superior knowledge of the Lexington area and IPA's it's a wonder how Austin would have fared college life without him.

Robin Durham

Mother of the Bride

The best momma in the world is mother of the bride. She has known Sarah her whole life and has put up with far too many shenanigans. Seeing her baby as an adult has been wonderful but get ready to see her as a bride!

Richie Sipes

Father of the Groom

The best Father a son could ask for. Avid Cheesehead, Richie can be found at the lake fishing, in the woods hunting, or jamming out to Prince on Sunday mornings whenever he isn't working or helping with handy work around the house.

Kim Sipes

Mother of the Groom

Mother of the groom. Supplier of love, care, support, and GREAT food for all of the groom's life. Austin has much to be grateful for in life, the best life partner in Sarah, and the best mother in Kim are the things he can't thank God enough for giving him.

Rylee Feezel

Flower Child

Niece of the groom, Rylee, has known Austin and Sarah her whole life. You can catch this pageant princess tossing petals to her fans down the aisle.

Emma Lawrence

Sign Bearer

Essentially adopted little sister from another mister. Sarah has known Emma almost he whole life. As Kristyn’s little sister we have gotten to watch her grow up and become strong independent young lady. Love her to pieces even though she always steals blankets.

Maddox Nelson-Graham

Sign Bearer

Brother from another mother Maddox has known Austin and Sarah for six years. Austin and Sarah are so proud of how grown up Maddox is and cannot wait to share their big day together.

Lance Feezel

Ring Bearer

Nephew of the groom, Lance, has known Austin and Sarah his whole life. They are his favorite Aunt and Uncle most of the time. You can see this little ginger down the aisle as ring security.

Matthew Whisman

Officiant

Cousin of the bride who is psyched for Austin to be joining the family.

Anne Lawrence

Day of Wedding Planner

Second mother to the bride! Anne has known Sarah and Austin for MANY years. Even after watching us grow up she still surprisingly claims us. Whenever you need a hand or a hug momma Lawrence is always there.