Wedding Party
Riley Thompson
Maid of Honor
Riley has been Catlen’s best friend since the third grade. From living right down the road from each other as kids to moving across the country (and back) together as ~adults~, they have truly been through it all. It only makes sense for Riley to be right next to Catlen on her special day!
Ryan Smith
Best Man
Ryan is Evan’s older brother and they have been close ever since they were little. Evan followed in Ryan’s footsteps and went to Arizona State University and joined the Navy upon graduation. They were able to live together for some time out in San Diego, and are looking forward to spending more time together as their Naval careers come to an end.
Christina Quigley
Bridesmaid
Christina was Catlen’s teammate on the track team and best friend at the Naval Academy. Although they have been long distance friends since graduating, they have only grown closer. Their shared humor consists solely of vine quotes… at the wedding together, they’ll be “in this b***h, finna get crunk, eyebrows on fleek.”
Tim Shea
Groomsman
Tim was introduced to Evan by Cat, and they work together on the USS Gerald R. Ford. They became fast friends during their first deployment together. Both enjoy concerts, working out, sports, and most importantly drinking beers on Evan’s couch.
Erica Smith
Bridesmaid
Erica is Evan’s younger sister, but more importantly, Catlen’s sister-in-law! Since before Evan and Cat made it official, Cat knew her and Erica would be close friends when they bonded over their shared music tastes. Their bond will only grow stronger as their relationship title officially changes from “friends” to “sisters”!
Bailey Goss
Groomsman
Bailey is Cat’s little brother. Bailey and Evan met when Cat’s family visited Charleston for Nuclear Power School graduation in March of 2023. They were able to spend time together during the Goss’ annual 4th of July party the following year and enjoyed competing in any and every beer and yard game. Evan is looking to many more years of games so he can recoup his losing record.
Maina Carey
Bridesmaid
Maina is one of Catlen’s best friends from her hometown. She’s been by Catlen’s side for most of life’s celebrations, adding her unmatched music taste and great sense of style and humor. Maina will surely add that and more to Catlen’s wedding celebration in Mexico!
Prabhav Parashar
Groomsman
Prabhav (P-Bob) and Evan became friends in 9th grade during AP world history class. Both decided to transfer schools for the IB program junior year, and they carpooled in Ole Yellar every day. Prabhav now has his own car, but says he misses driving around in style in Ole Yellar. College and the Navy made visits occur less often, but they have remained close friends.
Bridget Ralph
Bridesmaid
Bridget has become one of Catlen’s closest and most loyal friends through their shared Nuclear Surface Warfare Officer milestones. They have been through it all together in the Nuclear pipeline, including being the third and fourth wheels to Jordan and Evan in Charleston and Norfolk. It’s only fitting that her and Jordan are at Cat and Evan’s sides on their big day!
Jordan Stickelman
Groomsman
Jordan and Evan met early on in Nuclear Power School. Once Evan heard Jordan talking about football during class, he knew they’d be good friends. They’ve gone on many trips together from concerts to Universal Studios. Evan and Cat are looking forward to visiting Jordan at the University of South Carolina where Jordan will be an instructor for the NROTC unit during his shore tour.
Olivia Alvarez
Bridesmaid
Olivia has been Catlen’s friend for longer than Cat can remember. Anyone who knows Olivia knows she is a true lover of animals and has given Cat countless advice on animal care throughout the years - she is thought of as the crazy squirrel lady and Simba’s favorite Aunt (despite not being able to meet him yet). Olivia will always be in Cat’s corner!
Dave Byard
Groomsman
Dave and Evan have been neighbors and friends since middle school. There have been countless miles biked around the neighborhood, sleepovers, and mailboxes painted for cash during their time together. College and life has made sure they no longer live down the street from each other, but they have remained close.