Candice & Devin
Wedding Party
CANDICE SHAVER
Bride
The bride is passionate about the creative arts. She is a performing arts coach who loves to mentor and develop others. She loves to act, sing, and dance. She is very expressive and loves to make new friends. The bride loves to have fun and cares deeply for the satisfaction of her family and friends.
DEVIN SHAVER
Groom
Devin has one of the kindest hearts you will ever experience. Though he is very soft-spoken he has a very strong spirit. Devin will do whatever he can for the people that he loves... And of course, the bride is on that list. He loves camping and the outdoors and is looking forward to all that the future may bring!
JUDITH E. SINGLETON
Mother of the Bride
Judith is the amazing woman who gave birth to the bride. As her first child born, and first to get married, Judith is extremely proud of her daughter because she knows how important this is to the bride and her groom. Judith and the bride have gone on so many adventures together throughout the years. They have always had a very in tuned relationship. Together they are looking forward to the awesome memories to come.
MICHELLE SHAVER
Mother of the Groom
Michelle is such a delightful soul. She is very detail-oriented, but you have to be with four sons. She and her husband Ralph have always been such a great example for the bride and groom. Year after year creating memories that will never be forgotten. The bride and groom will always look up to them. Michelle has often given guidance and advice and has always been on top of whatever needed to be done. She is truly a gift from heaven.
TIMOTHY SINGLETON
Father of the Bride
Timothy goes by Tim. He is a very straight forward fellow. He and the groom have that in common. Another thing that they have in common is that they both love the bride very much. Tim and the bride spend countless hours in each other's company or over the phone. They enjoy watching movies and t.v. shows together. Tim enjoys the bride's keen eye for filming and directing since he knows that this is one of her passions. Tim has always done his best when raising the bride and her sister the maid of honor. He is a great dad and they appreciate it very much.
RALPH SHAVER
Father of the Groom
Ralph is a breath of fresh air. He is very insightful and always has something interesting to contribute to almost any conversation. The bride and groom adore him deeply. He has always been super kind and supportive. He has granted the bride and groom so much unique perspective on the simple things in life. Ralph is a ball of sunshine that glows on and on. He loves to stay active and go on long walks. He and the bride really enjoy talking about musical theater and live entertainment together. He and the bride are especially fond of the dog show that they watch as a family every year after the Thanksgiving day parade!
TRINA SINGLETON
Maid of Honor
The beautiful sister of the bride. Always sharp and on her toes. Good luck getting anything past her! She loves to express herself and has a great sense of humor. She is extremely organized and down to earth. She and the bride are very different but they also have a lot in common. She has an amazing fashion sense. Katrina loves to be around to morally support her friends and family.
ANDY MELLERT
Best Man
Andy and the groom are very best friends. They have a truly rich bond that could never be broken. They have gone on so many adventures and are looking forward to the many more to come! They enjoy having fun and exploring the outdoors. Andy and his wife Cassie just gave birth to their first daughter this past year and the bride and groom are very excited to meet Bentley at the wedding! They look forward to all of the memories that they will be able to create in the future!
Nefertiti Lyles-Myers
Bridesmaid
Neff is one of the Bride's more recent friendships. Even though they haven't known each other long, there relationship sprouted almost immediately! She is passionate about serving the Baltimore community through social work and captaining yachts during the summer time. She met Candy and Devin while they were hosting a connect group through Union Church. They're friendship blossomed from there and they have kept in touch ever since.
COREY SHAVER
Groomsman
He is one of the groom's older brothers. He is very Intellectual and is a genuine fan of Star Wars. Corey, the groom, and the bride share an appreciation for video games and good movies. They like to hang out and do those activities together when they're schedules allow it. Now that the couple is moving to Mt. Airy they live even closer to Corey and they will be able to make even more memories together in the future!
CASSIE LYNN DELAWDER
Bridesmaid
Cassie is the adorable girlfriend of the groom's younger brother Thomas. She has a very sweet and kind heart. She and the bride got along instantly and have been pretty inseparable since. Cassie is supportive and genuine and shares a lot of similar interests to the bride. They love chatting over any and everything, over the years there friendship has grown so much that they consider themselves sisters. They are always able to help each other smile, no matter the circumstances!
THOMAS SHAVER
Groomsman
Thomas is the youngest of the Shaver boys. He is very dedicated to his fitness program. He and the groom share the passion for lifting weights. The two of them love to work out. Both of them are very good at pushing themselves to the next level of their own improvement. Thomas is a friendly fellow who is very self-motivated. He also enjoys discussing movies and anime with the bride. They both share a love of having a great time. He has been super loving and supportive. The bride and groom love to plan vacations with him and their family. He is always a beautiful burst of energy!
Alyssa Christiansen
Bridesmaid
Aly is currently employed as a radiation oncology nurse in Alexandria, VA, and she is in school working toward my doctorate so that she can become a family nurse practitioner! She was introduced to Candice and Devin through her fiancé Wilson, who is one of Devin’s friends from college. When she met the couple for the first time about two years ago, she remember immediately feeling welcomed by Candice’s bubbly personality and Devin’s warm nature. It took virtually no time for her to notice how well they complemented each other and how strong their love was for one another. She feels honored to play a role in this lovely couple’s big day as they celebrate four years of marriage!
Wilson Harvey
Groomsman
Wilson has been friends with the groom for several years. They met in college many moons ago and have been close friends ever since. Wilson is a caring fellow who welcomes people in with open arms. He is very mindful of others and their needs. He is very charismatic. Wilson likes to put others first and is a great friend to have near. Wilson is also preparing for his wedding as well. His fiancé Ally is a wonderful addition to the friend group. The bride fell in love with her so much that she insisted that she be apart of the wedding, walking with Wilson, as one of her bridesmaids. Thanks to Wilson's diligence both of the couples have been able to grow from friends to family.
Katelyn Street
Bridesmaid
Kate is one of the Bride's closest relatives. They have very similar interest. They have spent countless hours singing and dancing and jamming together. They really enjoy watching movies and anime together. They have an annual tradition of going to conventions and concerts together. Whenever the other is free or wants someone to hang or talk to they reach out to each other. Kate and the bride have been the best of friends practically since Kate was born. Throughout the years the two have become more and more inseparable. They really enjoy karaoke, k pop, and eating Korean BBQ together with their friends.
Josh Hebb
Groomsman
Josh and the groom were roommates for about a year before Josh got married. They have been like brothers since day one and share a lot in common. They have attend the same church and served as leaders together in their young adult group. The bride has been friends with Josh's wife April for about a decade and they have all enjoyed great fun together over the years. Josh and April recently have birth to their first daughter, the bride and groom are super excited to hang out with her at the wedding.
Ora Chaya
Bridesmaid
Ora and the bride met at their old job iFly Baltimore in White Marsh. They got along instantly because both of their hair were an indigo blue at the time. With in two weeks the two were the best of friends. So much so that Candice moved in with her for about a year before originally getting married to Devin. Even though the two now live about 2hrs apart, they still make sure to make time for each other by prioritizing their friendship. Ora is currently teaching the bride piano lessons and may have a special musical surprise for the wedding party come April 20th. Ora is a music teach and vocal coach. She and the bride have had conversations about collaborating musically together!
Jordan (Taureau) Holston
Groomsman
Jordan is a long time friend of the couple. Jordan first met Devin through Candice. Jordan and the bride have been best friends for around 15yrs. Though the ups and downs in life Jordan and Candice always have remained in each others lives. When meeting Devin, Jordan was happy that Candice had united with someone who was able to keep up with her, and slow her down when needed. Jordan enjoys spending time with the couple going hiking and watching movies. He has always been a great help whenever the couple hosts events. He is amazing in front of or behind the camera.
Ashley Robertson
Bridesmaid
Ashley and the bride grew up in the same church. They sorta are polar opposites but some how even after all this time have continued to find a way to work well together. They have embarked on many art projects together and really enjoy singing and dancing. Even though they don't live near each other anymore, they always find a way to hang out and keep in touch. They really enjoy watching anime together and cosplaying at conventions. The two of them love an excuse to dress up. One of their favorite actives is going to the arcade together. Ashley is a kind spirited and a professional artist.
Jacob Nelson
Groomsman
Jacob is one of the grooms newer friends. He was introduced to him by the bride. The two of them have lots in common. Especially their calm logical demeanor when approaching new ideas. The friends have hosted each other several times for weekend long vacations and continue to visit each other despite now living several states away. Jacob has truly been a gift to the couple as they have created many wonderful memories together including boating and hiking. The friends plan to see each other more now that they live a little bit closer to each other now. They all enjoy bonding over movies and anime. Jacob is especially good with technology.