Groom
Bride
Maid of Honor
Shawnice is the most patient, kind, strong willed and loving best friend I have ever have. She has been through so much with me since high school.
Matron of Honor
Melissa is my sweet, smart, God loving, all around amazing athlete sister in law. She swam at UNCW and has her Masters in teaching. She is the most hard working mom to my niece and nephews.
Bridesmaid
I met Amber at Atrium Health Pineville when we worked there together for years. She is a very hard worker, very loving and a fantastic mother of two busy children. She has had my back many times at work and in real life.
Bridesmaid
I met Lyrica at Gaston college. We took a TEAS test prep class together and we hit it off right away. We prayed and prayed that we wold get into nursing school so that we could tackle it together. It is much better to have a study buddy when you are going through something as hard as nursing school. She's smart so she got in right away and I found out months later. We have been close ever since.
Bridesmaid
I met Kim at Pfeiffer University. We swam together in school and we were roommates. Kim and I have been through lots of hard practices and swim meets. She has been there for me in school and throughout life. We are the type of friends that you don't talk to every single day but it does not take away how much you care about each other and we pick back up like nothing ever changed. She is a hardworking nurse and a fantastic mom.
Bridesmaid
I met Melissa at Pfeiffer University when we were visiting the college and meeting our Swimming coach. We hit it off and we spent part of the summer together soaking up the sun. She swam in college with Kim and I. Melissa is now a Doctor and new mother to a beautiful baby girl. She is hardworking and goes above and beyond for her little family.
Bridesmaid
Megan is Jarreal's friend from high school. Megan hung out with the guys group that are Jarreal's groomsmen for the wedding. She was "one of the guys". Megan is a ball of energy and she can make anyone laugh. She is a fantastic mom of two children one of which will be born in March.
Bridesmaid
I met Ashley when we swam for MAC, a year round swim team. We swam all over NC and even traveled to Florida with the team. Ashley and I went through hell and back together. We grew up together, swimming was our whole life. We were trained by very hard coaches and we both went on and swam in college. Ashley also is a new mom to a beautiful baby girl.
Bridesmaid
Anna is my "sister". She is Stephanie Miracles daughter; Stephanie took care of me when I was little while my parents were working full time jobs. Stephanie took me in as her own and then she had Samuel and Anna. Anna is my sister in so many ways. She looks just like me, she has most of the same mannerisms, same attitude, same loves and hates about foods and music, she is the sister my mom never had to birth.
Flower Girl
Zelie is my niece. She is super smart and she tells the most amazing elaborate stories. She loves unicorns and rainbows and she loves macaroni and cheese and she is a fish just like her Aunt!
Ring Bearer
Luke is my oldest nephew. he is super smart and it is his way or the highway! He loves dinosaurs and reading big books.
Ring Bearer
Fulton is my youngest nephew. He is smart but does not say much yet. He loves paw patrol and Bluey. His sister and brother keep him moving all day long. So much that he does not take many naps.
Flower Girl
Aria is our first baby girl! I knew and loved Aria before she was born. Jarreal and I would change her diapers, watch her while her mom took a shower. She was a nocturnal baby; She would be up all night long and take naps with us during the day. We love her like she was our own child.
Ring Bearer
Daxton is our great nephew. He loves cars and he is very active.
Ring Bearer
Avery is also our great nephew. He is the son of Trey who is one of the groomsmen/ Jarreal's nephew. He does not like anyone to hold him other than his mom, dad or paw paw. That is why this picture fo them laughing is the best!
Best Man
Josh and Jarreal go way back. They went to high school together and became the best of friends after that. Jarreal was best man at Josh's wedding. Josh can funnel a beer faster than anyone we ever met. Josh is the reason why Jarreal and I got together in the first place. Josh made Jarreal's Plenty of Fish account. Josh made Jarreal look at it and check his messages and there I was.
Best Man
Zach and Jarreal were friends since elementry school. They have so many things in common. You will find Zach and Jarreal at The Bearded Buffalo every Sunday for "Guys time". Jarreal has Zach's back just as much and Zach has Jarreal's back.
Groomsman
Logan is my younger brother. Logan played lacrosse and was so much fun to watch. He was such a great lacrosse player. Logan is engaged to Anna Hessenthaler and they are getting married this October. Logan has his own business as a woodworker called Q Customs LLC. He is very creative and a very hard worker. He can build you anything from a blanket ladder to a whole new closet makeover.
Groomsman
Rj is my big brother. He is the third Rocco of the family. Rj is a runner; he can run miles and miles and not even get tired. He has three rowdy children that keep him on his toes. Rj has so many companies I cannot keep track. He and his business partners are still selling TAMA Tea on Amazon, on their website and on local grocery stores. His new company is Green Fence Rentals and his first job site just started in November.
Groomsman
Jarreal met Bobby in middle school. They rode to school together in high school until Jarreal got his license. Bobby got Jarreal into the explorer program at the Sheriffs office in high school. Bobby has a daughter named Brylynn.
Groomsman
Dustin and Jarreal are friends after high school. They have been there for each other through thick and thin. Dustin and Jarreal are workout partners. You will find them at Planet Fitness for hours during the week. Dustin works hard, works out hard and plays just as hard. Don't try to have a drinking competition with him, you will lose.
Groomsman
Justin aka McComas is well respected Police Officer in Burlington as a SWAT officer. He is a very hard worker and a graduate from Appalachian State University which is where Jarreal met him. Justin is married to Marla who is blast to be around. She was the second girl in Jarreal's group of friends that invited me in and made me feel like I belonged.
Groomsman
Jarreal met Trevor in church when he was a little boy. They grew up together and he is family.
Groomsman
Trey is Jarreal's first nephew. He has two children; Avery who is one of the ring bearers and Peyton making Jarreal a Great Uncle.