Wedding Party
Ashley Young
Matron of Honor
Ashley and Kerry met in 7th grade at Hazel Park Junior High. It was not best friends at first sight. Ashley read one more book than Kerry in the summer reading competition causing animosity between the two. Over time, Ashley and Kerry settled their differences and have since become best friends. Living together, working together and going to college together their friendship has been inseparable. Ashley has also claimed the title of “Louie’s Best Friend.” Louie jokes that although him and Kerry are getting married, Ashley and Kerry are soul mates.
Lindsey Houghton
Matron of Honor
Lindsey is Kerry’s sister-in-law. Lindsey and Kerry first met when Kerry was picking Joshua and Lindsey up from the bar. The first thing Lindsey ever said to Kerry was “Oh my gosh, I’ve heard so much about you, we’re almost the same age, I can’t wait to be best friends.” It wasn’t until a few years later when Kerry lived with Joshua and Lindsey, that the two became very close. With both Lindsey and Kerry teaching the same school district, they are able to spend their weekends, summers and holiday breaks getting coffee, shopping and relaxing.
Amanda Flaler
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Kerry met when they were younger, but being the younger sister to Ashley, it wasn’t until they grew older that they became friends. Amanda and Kerry spend time together traveling up north, going to concerts and grabbing drinks.
Nina Esho
Bridesmaid
Nina and Kerry met in the 90’s at Ford Elementary. With more than 20 years of friendship between them, Nina is Kerry’s oldest friend. In their early 20’s, the two loved partying together and going to the bar and now in their 30’s they are both brides planning their weddings together.
Jenny Calcaterra
Best Man
Jenny is Louie’s older sister and built-in best friend. Throughout their childhood and into adulthood the two have always been close. The siblings share the same weird sense of humor and often call each other to ask “do you remember the time when…” Although Jenny and Louie have not always lived in the same city or state, they have always maintained their close relationship.
Joshua Houghton
Groomsman
Joshua aka “Little Dog,” is the brother Louis never had. The two have grown close over the years, spending time together hunting, drinking beer and discussing politics. The dynamic duo share different strengths and have complimented one another for years.
Raymond Young
Groomsman
Ray and Louie met one another through their better halves. Ray is the husband of Ashley. Ray and Louie enjoy spending mornings on the water fishing together. The two share a mutual hobby of smoking meat. Ray has turned Louie into a self-proclaimed “Meat Master.”
Jake Houghton
Groomsman
Jake is the younger brother of Kerry. Jake and Louie enjoy sending memes back and forth in the sibling group chat. Jake and Louie enjoy summer evenings drinking beers around the bonfire.
Ruby Young
Flower Girl
Ruby is the daughter of Ashley and Ray. Ruby and Kerry video chatting daily to share their love of looking at dogs.
Logan Flaler
Flower Girl
Logan is the daughter of Amanda and Kyle. Logan enjoys singing and dancing.
Joseph Houghton
Ring Bearer
Joseph is Kerry’s nephew, son of Joshua and Lindsey. Joseph enjoys spending quality time napping in his Aunt Kerry’s arms.