Wedding Party
Kristen Everley Hoy
Bride
Bereaved mother of Alli, joy creator, peace keeper (as long as she’s well fed and rested), extroverted- introvert, loves her bequeathed children (Abby, Andy, Brandon, Emily and more), coffee drinker, book reader, Disney frequenter, traveler, food explorer, and soon to be Mrs. Goldman.
Bryan Goldman
Groom
Charmer, Loyal “best man”, generous to a fault, optimistic (though disgruntled) Wolfpack fan, sweets seeker, food adventurer (as long as it’s not oysters or olives), dad joke deliverer, self-chuckler, peace keeper (unless he’s driving), look of shame giver, dances like no one is watching (though they are), father of Elijah, Max, Emily, Abby, and now Brandon, hug stealer, and soon to be hubs
Brooke
Matron of Honor
Best woman, older (but shorter) sister of Kristen, line drawer, line keeper, former avid reader, mom of two (Anna and Luke), toddler chaser, cat lover, Slytherin denier, harmony singer, the “better Barbie” guarder, snack hider, burrito surgeon, kid cuddler, keeper of the treats, wife of Chris.
Elijah
Man of Honor
Oldest son of Bryan, Mr. Happy, stingy smiler, music lover, music festival goer, Clemson sports fan, BBQ and Smashburgers eater, Colorado mountains hiker, Star Wars debater, sports gambler, dog keeper, (and now cats), video gamer.
Max
Groomsman
Youngest son of Bryan, Comic book lover, Joker (his dog) cuddler, University of Kentucky sports fan, Milwaukee Bucks basketball watcher, Seattle Seahawks football follower, Lego builder, Star Wars enjoyer, sweet tea drinker, pad thai eater, tattoo aficionado, video gamer, Sneakerhead.
Brandon
Groomsman
Bequeathed son of Kristen, fitness boxer 🥊, sushi eater, a Phoenix from the ashes, Harry Potter and Greek mythology lover, Ravenclaw at mind, growth mindset, hug giver, elevated thinker, loquacious talker, and resilient man of God.
Emily
Maid of Honor
Oldest step-daughter of Bryan, earthly daughter of Kristen, sister of Abby and heart sister of Alli, resilient, complainer then doer, Romantasy reader, Renfaire costumer, Harry Potter lover, definitely a Slytherin (no denying), Chick-fil-A/Cracker Barrel/Zaxby’s/Pizza eater, anime watcher, new teacher to young minds, and girlfriend of Matt.
Abby
Maid of Honor
Youngest stepdaughter of Bryan, sister of Emily, acceptor of Kristen, Clemson senior, rock/gem lover, humor giver and taker, mother of Beans (rescued cat), snake handler, video gamer
Alli
Maid of Honor
Present in heart but not in body. Daughter of Kristen. Lilo and Stitch obsessed, Little Mermaid lover, horror movie watcher, spicy imp, scuba diver, cookie muncher (without her hands), perfect head, life long BFF of Andy (first kiss… kinda), heart sister of Emily, and long term friend/date of Brandon.
Luke
Ring Bearer
Nephew of Kristen, builder of cities with Bryan, tower knocker over, construction machinery obsessed, golfer in training, southpaw (like Bryan), emergency responder supporter, book enjoyer, BRIO train conductor, water lover, joy in life
Anna
Flower Girl
Niece of Kristen, hair twirler, snuggler, book reader, holds her own with big brother (Luke), cautious but also fearless, curly headed stomper, feisty imp, though she be little…