Wedding Party
Avery Lichty
Maid of Honor
This is Miss Avery Lichty! She is Sydney's best friend and little from their college sorority, Alpha Sigma Alpha. They met at a Welcome Week event during Sydney's junior year and have been attached at the hip every since!
Samantha Stiener
Bridesmaid
This is Miss Samantha Stiener! She is Sydney's younger sister (despite Sam being taller than her now). She is following her big sister's footsteps and studying nursing at Arkansas State University.
Taylor Gatlin
Bridesmaid
This is Mrs. Taylor Gatlin! Sydney and Taylor met at a golf tournament and then later became teammates and roommates at Henderson State University. Sydney is so thankful for this friendship (aka sisters) and for Taylor convincing her to go to HSU because she would not have met her future hubby without her!
Melissa Ocasio
Bridesmaid
This is Miss Melissa Ocasio! Melissa and Sydney met when Carson first brought Sydney to his Texas family home and she has loved her ever since! Melissa was the one who took Sydney to get pampered and ready on the day Sydney and Carson got engaged. Melissa has always been an amazing friend to Sydney and she is so grateful to have Melissa as a future sister.
Adrienne Sparks
Bridesmaid
This is Mrs. Adrienne Sparks! Sydney and Adrienne met during Sydney's freshman year at HSU when Sydney joined Diamond Dolls. Adrienne has been like an older sister to Sydney and she is so blessed they have become so close over the years. Sydney is so happy to have Adrienne's whole family in the wedding!
Savahana Scott
Bridesmaid
This is Miss. Savahana! Sydney and Savahana have known each other since grade school. She is Samantha’s best friend from kindergarten and has become another little sister to Sydney!
Norah Jensen
Junior Bridesmaid
This is Miss. Norah Jensen! She is Carson’s younger cousin and now Sydney’s junior bridesmaid!
Connor Cox
Best Man
Connor is Carson’s younger brother and best friend! They grew up playing baseball together and fun fact: Connor was Carson’s catcher!
Ryan Wieligman
Groomsman
This is Mr. Ryan Wieligman. Carson and Ryan became close friends starting Carson’s freshman year when they played baseball together at HSU. Despite the distance, they have remained very close!
Turner Sparks
Groomsman
This is Turner Sparks! Turner and Carson played baseball together at HSU and we all (Carson, Sydney, Adrienne, and Turner) lived together at one point during college. Fun fact: all of the Sparks family is in the wedding!
Lane Neely
Groomsman
This is Mr. Lane Neely! Carson and Lane have been best friends since freshman year at HSU, played baseball together, and lived together during college! Fun fact: both Lane and Carson were pitchers!
Brayden Warren
Groomsman
This is Brayden Warren! Carson and Brayden grew up together as family friends and are now basically brothers! Fun fact: Dalton and Brayden are step brothers!
Dalton Capps
Groomsman
This is Mr. Dalton Capps! Carson and Dalton played baseball together in high school and are also basically brothers from family friends! Fun fact: Dalton and Brayden are step brothers!
Porter Bankemper
Junior Groomsman
This is Porter Bankemper! He is Carson’s younger cousin and is now junior groomsman! Fun fact: Kate and Porter are siblings!
Kate Bankemper
Flower Girl
This is Miss. Kate Bankemper! She is another one of Carson’s younger cousins and now flower girl! Fun fact: Kate and Porter are siblings!