Victoria & Caleb
Wedding Party
Katie Grooms
Maid of Honor
Katie Lee Grooms has been the bride's best friend since early on in middle school. They first met in art class, bonded over their love for westerns, and have been like sisters ever since. Some of their favorite memories together include hanging out at Katie's grandparent's farm every weekend in high school and going on long drives through the backroads. Katie is happily married to her husband Mike and spends her days being a loving mama to their three-year-old daughter, Ellie (who is one of the flower girls). Katie loves going fishing, taking her daughter to the lake, playing the banjo, going to the shooting range, and having summer cookouts with friends and family.
Kevin Rudderow
Best Man
Caleb and Kevin have been friends for seven years. Building a friendship as co-workers and band members Caleb and Kevin have shared many long talks about faith, culture, politics etc... Kevin's unwavering convictions have continually challenged Caleb to grow and consider and dissect his own beliefs and has supplied a proving ground for a lifelong friendship. Caleb is proud to have a man like Kevin standing at his side supporting him and Victoria on their day.
Bethany Blackwell
Bridesmaid
Bethany and Victoria have been friends for over ten years. They met when Victoria was in middle school and Bethany was in high school, and their friendship grew stronger throughout the years. They spent a lot of their time together drinking coffee, hanging out at their favorite bookstore in downtown Fredericksburg, and dancing like fools to Ke$ha. Bethany is a mama to her sweet one-year-old Raelyn and a loving wife to her firefighter husband, Jonathan. She loves cowboy boots, hiking, biking through the mountains, reading her Bible, painting, and having campfires with a good cup of coffee and her favorite people.
Justus Cliser
Groomsman
Caleb and Justus have been friends for 10 years. Starting on the bleachers in middle school bonding over a love for video games and Star Wars they have continued friendship into adulthood (still bonding over video games and star wars). Caleb and Victoria have been continually blessed by Jusus' dependable friendship and are excited to have him at their side on October 7th.
Chelsea Figueroa
Bridesmaid
Chelsea and Victoria met their sophomore year in college down in Lakeland Florida at Southeastern University. It all started when everyone kept saying they looked like twins and should become best friends. They enjoyed the rest of college together becoming incredibly close, even being roommates their junior year. Some of their best memories together include road trips, film festivals, and many nights wandering through Downtown Disney. Chelsea is from Orlando Florida born and raised, but has been living in Los Angeles CA for a few years now, pursuing her dream of being an actress. Her favorite things include making tea and coffee, acting, going to the beach with friends, taking trips up to Big Bear in the winter, and playing Mario Kart with her husband Sammy.
Nathan Storms
Groomsman
Nathan moved to Virginia 13 years ago. Although he and Caleb didn't become close friends for a few more years Nathan has proven to be one of Caleb's most consistent and unwavering friends. Caleb and Nathan share a love of nature, a good cigar, and good whisky (often enjoying them all at the same time). Although Nathan has been in New Hampshire for a while now, Caleb and Victoria are excited to have him back in VA for their wedding.
Danielle Davidson
Bridesmaid
Danielle is one of Victoria's best friends from college in Florida. They became close during their spring break trip to Key West during their sophomore year in 2012. Since then their friendship has only grown stronger, and their favorite memories together include road trips to South Carolina, country concerts, nature walks through swamps near their old campus (and taking pictures with the gators along the way), and binge watching rock climbing documentaries on Netflix. Danielle is originally from the coast of Maryland but currently lives in central Florida. She loves the outdoors, whether it's the beach, countryside, or mountains. In her free time she loves sitting on her front porch reading a good book, drinking some tea, with her fiancé beside her playing some music.
James Burtle
Groomsman
James and Caleb met 5 years ago on the worship team at their high school. Caleb was a senior, James a freshman. FCHS had a program where seniors would take freshman under their wing and show them the ropes. All that to say Caleb can say with confidence that James has taught him more and spoken more wisdom into his life than he could ever return. Burtle is a godly man who Caleb is blessed to have as a part of his wedding party and life.
Stephanie Ewell
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Victoria met at college in Fall of 2011. Although they only had one semester that overlapped before Stephanie graduated, they have stayed in touch throughout the years. Whenever they are able to spend time together in person and not via FaceTime, they love finding a good coffee shop or a pretty spot in nature to sit and just talk for hours. They both were film students in college and they also share a heart for missions, both overseas and domestic. Stephanie has worked in fighting against sex-trafficking, and spent a year as a missionary in a village in Africa. Stephanie currently works for a shelter for children in Naples Florida. In her free time, she loves going to the beach with her sisters, going fishing with her fiancé, and marathoning Lord of the Rings.
Matty Ray
Groomsman
Matty and Caleb's friendship has shaped so much of who Caleb is today. They became friends while playing on a worship team together, and continued to worship God together for four years. Matty has been a friend, brother, and mentor to Caleb over the last seven years. Matty now lives in Texas with his wife, Sarah, and their adorable one-year-old daughter, Birdie. Through many hard days they supported each other, challenged each other, and spurred each other towards the LORD. Matty's wisdom and insight will be welcome additions to Caleb and Victoria's wedding day.
Krista Jacobs
Bridesmaid
Krista and Victoria have known each other for twelve years, but didn't start becoming close friends until seven years ago. Their friendship has consisted of many late night drives while listening to either really annoying pop music or country music, going to Annapolis, marathoning "Dr Quinn Medicine Woman", and so many crazy adventures they could write a book. Their motto was all too often, "it will make a funny story later". Krista has a heart for missions and spent six months in Costa Rica with the missionary group YWAM. She finished nursing school last spring and is now a nurse at a specialized allergy clinic. She also works as a nutritional coach. In her free time she likes to work out, watch any Ohio sports game with her family, go to the beach, rock climb, and drink chai tea lattes.
Ben Wilson
Groomsman
Ben and Caleb have been good friends for about 10 years. Continually being concert buddies and movie critiques. Ben has always been an honest friend to Caleb, and continually challenged him and called him out when the need arises. Ben has contributed to Caleb's understanding of all forms of art (he is currently an art student at VCU) and been a driving creative force in Caleb's life-pushing him to grow and learn about new media. It will be an honor to have Ben standing in support on Caleb and Victoria's wedding day.
Emma Stevens
Bridesmaid
Emma and Victoria became friends in 8th grade while dissecting a frog for science class (during which Victoria managed to cut herself with the scalpel). From there they bonded over their love for classic literature, Meg Ryan, and the outdoors. For several years Emma and Victoria didn't live in the same town, but they still did all they could to keep in touch and visit each other often. Emma has lived all over the country (and even spent some years in Japan) but considers Fredericksburg Va as her hometown. When she's not working at Geico, she loves spending her time cooking, going kayaking with her family, hosting dinner parties, running with her dog Nala, hiking, and watching The Office with her husband Hunter.
Jonathan Brooker
Officiant
Caleb and Victoria both owe so much to Jonathan. He was the first to officially introduce them, and has been friend to them both for nearly two years now. Jonathan pushes all of those around him to seek Jesus, grow in their weaknesses, and play to their strengths. There is no way Caleb would be the man he is today without the support of his close friend, pastor, and mentor, and Caleb and Victoria both are so thankful for the role he has played in their lives. Jonathan is originally from Pennsylvania, and moved to Virginia to plant Alive Church. He likes to spend his free time camping, reading, working in carpentry, cooking, and spending time with his wife, Madeline.