Brooke & Jake
Wedding Party
Kenzie Slaughter
Matron of Honor
Kenzie and I first met in the 8th grade at Providence Christian Academy. I have been best friends with Kenzie for 11 years now and we have gone through so much together. When I talk to her on the phone or FaceTime it takes me back to our young, silly and fun high school days. We still make it to the lake every summer with our group of friends from Providence. She has been married to her high school sweetheart Steven for 2 years now and they have a dog named Duchess. Kenzie is always the shiniest person in the room due to her love for accessories! I am so thankful for her and our strong friendship.
Shelby Hooe
Maid of Honor
Shelby and I met in college at Gardner-Webb University and were on the women's soccer team together. We also lived together for 3 years during our time at GWU. She is currently a graduate student at the University of Virginia studying chemistry. Yeah-she is by far the smartest person I know. Shelby loves to exercise, watch movies, bake cookies and hang out with her family. My favorite thing about Shelby is her laugh...her true laugh. When she laughs hard it is one of those belly laughs that is contagious! This girl has been by my side through the ups and downs that college brings and I could not imagine the big day without her by my side. Make sure to ask her what happened after the Charleston Southern game our freshman year...
Whitley Bowman
Bridesmaid
Whitley and I met in college at Gardner-Webb University and were on the women's soccer team together. We first met at soccer camp at GWU, two weeks prior to our first preseason. She by far had the best header I had ever seen! Not to mention that head full of hair. The girl has got some awesome hair, just saying! We also lived together for three years during our time at GW. Whitley always has a smile on her face and wiling to do anything for her friends. One of my favorite things about Whitley is that she is ALWAYS up for a good time! Whether that is a movie on the couch or a night out with the girls. She brings the party! Make sure to ask her about Coach Mounce. He is her FAVORITE coach.
Lori Waters
Bridesmaid
Lori and I met by working together at Boosterthon. We both started out as program assistants and had just moved to Greenville after graduating from college. At the time we were both in the same stage of life and were able to connect very quickly. Lori was my first TRUE friend here in Greenville. She graduated from the University of South Carolina and is a proud Gamecock fan. We let it slide because she did come to a Clemson game with us and she wore purple. Lori is engaged to her high school sweetheart Andy and will be married this April. They have two dogs, Tipper and Echo, who Chance loves to play with. Make sure to ask her about the time I picked her up from the airport.
Kara Garrison
Bridesmaid
I could not be more excited to call Kara my sister-in-law starting July 13th! Kara is married to Jake's brother Josh and they have a beautiful daughter together named Penelope. Kara is a 3rd grade teacher here in Greenville and adores her students. On a typical Saturday, if she is not cheering on her Clemson Tigers, you can find her on the lake or hanging out with her friends and family. Kara is always up for a good time and brings the party wherever she goes. I am so thankful for her and that I will soon get to call her family. Bring her a beer, and you'll be her best friend.
Breanne Peters
Bridesmaid
Breanne and I grew up together. Literally. Our driveways only have about 3 ft of grass in-between them. So when I told my mom I was going over to Breanne's house, I wasn't going too far. She is a graduate from the University of Alabma and will proudly sing "Sweet Home Alabama" at any karaoke function. She currently lives is Baton Rouge and teaches at a local elementary school. Breanne is by far the SWEETEST person you will ever meet. She makes friends with everyone she meets and loves to have a good time. Make sure to ask her how Jake and I met. She was there!
Josh Garrison
Best Man
Brother of the Groom. Has been married to Kara Garrison for 3 years and they have a beautiful daughter together, Penelope.
Eddie Garrison
Groomsman
Father of the Groom. Jake and his dad have been going to Clemson football games for over 27 years. Clearly, they bleed orange and purple. Eddie has been married to his wife Irene for 27 years.
Bryce Dornon
Groomsman
Former roommate of the Groom. Jake and Bryce lived together for two years in Easley, SC and love to cheer on the Clemson Tigers.
Chris Garrison
Groomsman
Uncle of the Groom. Has 3 children; Hunter, Conner and Peyton and has been married to his beautiful wife Amy for 4 years.
Alex Dalpiaz
Groomsman
Former college roommate of the Groom. Alex has been married to his wife Ashley for 3 years and their son, Brody, just turned one.
John Hight
Groomsman
College friend of the Groom. Both bleed orange and purple. Which is easy to see why they are great friends.
Jonathan Boyer & Eli Johns
Usher
Eli and Jonathan work with Brooke at Boosterthon. They are two of the most energetic people you will ever meet and they bring the party wherever they go. If you ever talk to Brooke about her job, she always has a funny story to tell and 95% of the time it involves one of these two fellas. She is so thankful for their hard work and is excited to have them involved in her big day. When you see them, make sure to ask them what their "Booster Name" is.
Penelope Garrison
Flower Girl
We are so exited to have our niece be apart of the big day! She is the daughter of Josh and Kara Garrison and is about to turn 3 years old.