Callie & Kyle
Wedding Party
Elizabeth Young
Matron of Honor
My older sister and the poster child for the perfect firstborn kid ;) In all seriousness, Elizabeth has known me the longest and has been a great role model to me as a sister, friend, and mother (to the CUTEST ring bearer)! She is a selfless person who will always put the needs of others ahead of her own.
Nick Hamilton
Officiant/Groomsmen
Ever since 3rd grade, Nick and I have been thick as thieves. We figured out a lot of life together while eating late night oreos and playing games. If you need more background on his life, he is the inspiration for the movie Velocipastor on Amazon Prime.
Hailey Whatley
Maid of Honor
Who can handle planning and throwing an entire bachelorette party while 8 months pregnant? This girl! Hailey is one of my best friends and roommates from Baylor who is always down for late night pillow talks…that is if I can stay awake! Hailey knows how to keep me grounded and always points me to Jesus when I am overwhelmed or stressed.
Cody Barras
Best Man
Cody and I fatefully met as neighbors in our freshman dorm. We grew closer as his goatee grew gnarlier, and I couldn't be more thankful for having a friend like this. Much like his tattoo, that I totally thought was fake at first, Cody is a man of Misericordia.
Eleanor Mae Schott
Flower Girl
Ellie Mae is Callie's fresh-out-the-oven niece, making her debut in April of this year. She loves smiling whilst tooting, Star Wars and being naked. With her daddy's charm and her mama's penchant for the melodramatic, she's a born to be the life of the (wedding) party!
Reilly Lind
Flower Girl
Reilly is Kyle’s 3-year-old cousin from Colorado who loves playing with her baby sister Reagan. She loves chasing her puppies, playing with her dinosaurs, and making new friends everywhere she goes. She is super excited to dress up as a princess and help Kyle and Callie on their special day.
André Barras
Ring Bearer
André Barras is 2 years old. He used to be scared of Kyle’s beard, but now he likes it and they are best buddies. He thinks Kyle is really lucky to be marrying a beautiful princess. His interests include Curious George, airplanes, the Jungle Book, and elephants.
Lincoln Young
Ring Bearer
Lincoln made Callie an aunt in Jan 2020. He’s her favorite boy with Kyle as a close second…or maybe it’s the other way around! He is on the go every waking second and loves to entertain. He can’t wait to walk down the aisle (sure to be the cutest thing you’ve ever seen) and dance the night away well past his bedtime!
Lauren Atkins
Bridesmaid
Lauren is a dear friend of mine who came into my life WAY too late. She is the most joyful person I know and is a friend to everyone she meets. If you need to feel refreshed or encouraged, talk to Lauren! We have been inseparable since 2015 and quite literally slept 4 feet apart in the same room for two years. Are we too close? Maybe.
Ryan Herrscher
Groomsman
"Sports are life."-Ryan Herrscher. Though the quote above could be sufficient, I must say a bit more about Ryan. His baking skills are unsurpassed, and I should have recruited him to bake a second cake. I think that his highly organized emails were the sole reason my mom let me go on half our trips. Ryan and Jennifer would often take single, bachelor Kyle into their home for a movie or cocktail, and that meant a lot to me. There is no doubt he has changed me... for good
Lauren Porras
Bridesmaid
One could say that this wedding might not be happening if it weren’t for Lauren who so generously introduced Callie to Kyle with the help of her husband, Evan. A faithful friend who I lived with for all of PT school and who will tell you everything you need to know about meal prepping on a budget! Check out her #foodbloggersundays on Instagram if I’ve got you hooked.
Daniel Peck
Groomsman
Daniel pushed me to live the examined life. His joy is as contagious as his texting skills are bad. Any time I am sipping a brew in a pub, I can still hear the chorus "Daniel Peck, the mighty Peck" echoing through the annals of time. I am sorry this picture is blurry, but you can look him up in JP Morgan's stock photos of it's employees.
Mia Balaoro
Bridesmaid
Mia is a friend who I’ve known since I moved to Dallas in 2017. If you know Mia, you know that she is always there for her friends no matter the time of day or how busy she is. She sees the best in people and finds the bright side in any situation! Everyone needs a friend who will spontaneously book a flight with them, and she’s mine!
Chris Carrillo
Groomsman
Though Chris's rise to fame began as the drummer in "As We Continue," I like to think that our photos of the first day of school each year really put him to the top. Chris and I have lived and travelled together for years, and Monica is lucky to have such a thoughtful and gracious man.
Emily Rucker
Bridesmaid
Emily Rucker – bold, bubbly, and beautiful! Emily is a sweet friend of mine from Chi Omega. If you are a fan of random text messages filled with song recommendations, prayers, and encouragements, she is your girl! But also…if you’re into singing every lyric to every single rap song ever made, she is also your girl. Get you a girl who can do both!
Alex Hibbard
Groomsman
Alex is really leaning into the start up lifestyle. You can look him up on Peloton under @HighSpeedHibbard, and is the only member of the party currently in the C suite. Alex was supposed to be someone I mentored in college, but God has used him to teach me so much. He is generous and wise beyond his years.
Ashley Taylor
Bridesmaid
Ashley has been a friend of mine since 6th grade and I have followed her almost every step of the way since then! Ashley is one of the first people who introduced me to physical therapy, so I truly don’t know where I’d be without her! I’m so thankful for her consistent friendship over the years. Ashley is personable, easygoing, and FUN!
Preston Hutcherson
Groomsman
Single, homegrown in the soil of East Texas, and "consults." Preston is the total package (minus his lack of cooking ability), and under his rough exterior is a heart of gold. He is a loyal friend, and continues to remind me of what matters most in life.
Kara Miller
Bridesmaid
Kara is a friend from Chi Omega who I’m not convinced is not actually Miss America! Kara will always be there for you when you need a cheerleader or when you need a great example of what humility looks like. She’s beauty, she’s grace, she’s Kara!
Braven Griffin
Groomsman
Introduced me to Pan-fried food, and thus, tipped the scales for me weighing over 200. He is humble about exactly how smart he is, and riding on his academic coattails made college a breeze. Braven lives up to his name, and stands for what he believes in, including his friends. I can't wait to mooch a couch off their new Seattle home.
David Meinberg
Groomsman
Pulling the strings over SMU BYX since 2010, and aspiring to acquire a Scottish accent. David is one of the biggest reasons I am so passionate about my faith today. His guiding words, and his listening ear have helped me in my darkest times. I pray that the lack of chick fil a in Edenborough doesn't do him in.
Keaton Yeatts
Usher
Does a great kareoke routine to "Fergalicious," and a lot of taxes. He came into my life in post-grad, and is here to stay. He has an earnest love for people, and doesn't take friendship for granted.
John Lovell
Usher
John and I formed a garage band during covid, and became friends leading our church's youth group. He is full of joy, and makes any adventure better with his presence. However I must disclose that he has weak wrists after... the accident.
Lee Downen
Usher/Cake Baker
If Brass knuckles, french poetry, and Eastern Orthodoxy are your thing, slide into this man's DMs. Lee Downen is a true renaissance man, and has helped me think about bigger things in so many better ways as a roommate. After trying one of his cakes, Callie and I decided to have him do the Groom's cake.