Wedding Party
Karis Perry
Matron of Honor
Karis and I first met as roommates in 2020. We bonded over Bigfoot, terrible reality TV, and JoJo Siwa’s receding hairline. I am so excited and thankful to have Karis share in Michael and I’s special day!
Sally Parlier
Bridesmaid
Sally and I met during our first year of the MFA Program for Creative Writing at NC State. We both like to write about strange little girls and Sally handles the mountains while I take care of the coastal plains. I am so excited and thankful to have Sally share in Michael and I’s special day!
Danielle Simon
Bridesmaid
Danielle and I met way in back in elementary school and we have gotten up to more hjinks than I should share. One of my favorite definitely has to be the Canola Oil Trampoline Incident. I am so excited and thankful to have Danielle share in Michael and I’s special day!
Hannah Kohl
Flower Girl
Hannah is Michael’s niece and my little buddy. We both love pink, Bluey, and reading books together. Michael and I are so excited and thankful to have Hannah be our flower girl!
Grace Kohl
Flower Girl
Grace is Michael’s niece and my other little buddy. Both Grace and I enjoy a good snack and nap. Michael and I are so excited and thankful to have Grace be our flower girl!
Wyatt Newsome
Best Man
Wyatt and I met in 2018 through mutual friends. We became fast friends, despite the fact that he’s a Tar Heel. He was one of the first people I told about my feelings for Holly, to which he said I better make a move “before she moves to Canada or something.” Only best friends can give such good advice. Holly and I are excited to have him by our side on our special day.
Tristen Lafferty
Groomsman
Tristen and I have been friends since we were little kids. We went to Sunday school together, went to Wake Tech together, and even MC’d my sister’s wedding together (much to her chagrin). Holly and I are excited to have him by our side on our special day.
Austin Smith
Groomsman
Austin and I met as kids in Cub Scouts. We quickly realized we had a lot in common, and from then we spent lots of Scout activity days hanging out and having fun (and lots of Sundays playing hooky in the library). Holly and I are excited to have him by our side on our special day.