Wedding Party
Dani Bennett
Bridesmaid
Dani and the bride go way back! From girl scouts in elementary school, besties in high school, roommates in their early 20s, and all of life's ups and downs and everything in between! And they don't plan on stopping that any time soon
Elyse Taber
Bridesmaid
Elyse is the bride's oldest friend. They met in first grade and have been friends ever since! They grew up together and have been together through it all! While life has spread them across the state a bit more than ideal... The love and friendships is always there!
Sarah Stokes
Bridesmaid
Sarah and the bride both bonded over their love of teaching, music, and theatre! They met through the help of mutual friends (one of which being Sarah's sister who was room mates with the bride once upon a time!)
Victoria Shannon
Bridesmaid
Victoria and the bride met in one of the most random ways right before the craziness of 2020. Emily was working at Old Chicago while in the teaching program, and Victoria came in on a (terrible) first date. Facebook friend requests were sent and a friendship slowly started!
Kylee Fulton
Best Ma'am
Kylee and the groom met through work. She was one of the very first friends he made after moving to Arkansas. "Work friend" quickly turned into best friend and room mate! They have both been there for each other through some pretty heavy things as well as wonderful laughs and memories. Kylee and the bride became fast friends as well, and now they are the 3 musketeers!
Donna Elkey
Goomsma'am
We met Donna through theatre during the Christmas play, and what a gift this friendship has been! She has quickly become such a special friend to both the groom and the bride. She is always there, whether it's for a fun game night, or helping you through the harder stuff. And she normally comes through with food in hand! (And THIS is the lady to thank for your delicious dinner!)
Lewis Dodd
Officiant
We are so thankful to have someone we know and love officiating our ceremony instead of it being a stranger who really doesn't know us. And how fun for a librarian to be your wedding officiant? The bride and groom met Lewis through theatre and are so very thankful for the amazing friendship that has blossomed from it. It didn't take long to see that this friendship was more than just cast mate level. Game nights, house warmings, late night parking lot conversations after rehearsals... Lewis is such a great and special friend.