Wedding Party
Caylin Freeman
Bride
Caylin is a devoted mom, loyal friend, and the woman who somehow makes everything brighter. After five years of building a life and a family with Chris, she’s finally getting the fairy-tale day she’s dreamed about since she was a little girl. She loves deep conversations, spontaneous adventures with her boys, singing in the car, and quiet mornings with coffee. On June 1st she’ll walk down the aisle at Pretty Place to marry the man who pulled her out of her darkest days and gave her the beautiful family she always wanted.
Chris Snow
Groom
Chris is a thoughtful person, curious with a lifelong passion for learning across many fields. From history and science to creative writing and invention. Inspired by figures like Leonardo da Vinci, he is a polymath and is currently working on a book and a physics paper. Above all, Chris is deeply family oriented and devoted to the people he loves. He takes great pride in supporting his fiancée's education and dreams, always striving to make life better for those closest to him. With a sharp wit, genuine warmth, and a resilient spirit, he approaches life with optimism and a belief in finding meaning and joy even in challenging times. Chris is thrilled to begin this new chapter with the love of his life, building a future filled with shared adventures, creativity, and unwavering support for one another.
Ashleigh Allen
Matron of Honor
Ashleigh is Caylin's big sister by 15 years. Although they did not grow up together, they have become very close. Caylin has many fond memories of when Ashleigh would travel 3hr (6hr round trip) just to visit and spend time with her. Not to mention all the times Caylin would have a "spend the night" adventure. Ashleigh and her husband Keith has taken Caylin on her very first ever beach and amusement park adventures. Caylin was even one of the flower girls at Keith and Ashleigh's wedding in 2009. One really special memory Caylin has is when Ashleigh said "We might not have the same father, but you are a full sister to me."
Josh Snow
Best Man
Josh is Chris's older brother and has been by his side since they were kids: From sharing birthday cakes to battling it out on the basketball court. A proud father of four with two daughters and two sons, Josh is a talented mechanic by day and a passionate gamer by night. He loves Mustangs and has an impressive collection of hot sauces that he's eager to share. Loyal, funny, and always ready to help, Josh is the perfect best man to stand beside Chris on June 1st.
Donna Freeman
Mother of the Bride
Donna is Caylin’s mom and the heart of their family. She gave birth to Caylin when her youngest child was already 15, and raised all her kids in the same loving home where she herself grew up. She made sure every summer was filled with pool days, popsicles, and memories that still make everyone smile. Her quiet strength, endless love, and warm hugs have been the foundation of Caylin’s life, and she couldn’t be more proud to watch her daughter become a wife.
Vickie Snow
Mother Of Groom & Bridesmaid
A Texan woman who raised five sons, Chris, being the middle child. Vickie has a recipe for literally any food you could want. She is also affectionately known as "Moma Snow". She has also grown close to the Bride over the last 5 years and shared many laughable moments, especially in the kitchen.
Harleigh Allen
Flower Girl
Harleigh is Caylin’s 11-year-old niece and one of the sweetest, sassiest girls you’ll ever meet. She loves competing in gymnastics, singing her heart out to the latest country songs, and spending hours playing games with her best friend Mac. When she’s not flipping on the mat or belting out tunes, she’s making slime or sipping boba tea. Her big personality and bright smile are guaranteed to light up the aisle on June 1st.
Ariel Snow
Flower Girl
Ariel is Josh's younger daughter and Chris's lively 8 year old niece. This sassy, spirited girl loves dressing up in pretty outfits one minute and fearlessly getting dirty on the softball field the next. when she's not hitting home runs, you can hear her singing at the top of her lungsto her favorite Disney songs. With her big personality and contagious smile, Ariel is going to bring extra joy and magic down the aisle on June 1st.
Owen Snow
Ring Bearer
Owen is Caylin and Chris’s energetic 3-year-old son (turning 4 on June 20th). He loves wrestling with his dad, singing songs to his baby brother Zachary, and telling you the name of every construction vehicle on the road. He also knows the exact route from home to church and back. In the summer you’ll find him splashing at the water park or building sandcastles at the beach. With his big smile and curious heart, Owen is going to steal the show as ring bearer.
Elijah Snow
Ring Bearer
Elijah is Josh‘s youngest child and Chris’s four-year-old nephew. Just six months older than his cousin Owen, Elijah and Owen spent the first year and a half of Owen‘s life under the same roof sharing toys, naps, and giggles. They love nothing more than running around playing chase and getting into all kinds of little boy mischief together. It’s almost certain ones these two ring bears get together. They’re already gonna be planning a big entrance.
Calvin Freeman Sr.
Father of the Bride
Calvin, who everyone calls Dean, welcomed Caylin later in life with his youngest child already 13 and his eldest at 22 when she was born. A lifelong NASCAR fan, he proudly wears the numbers 3, 8, or 88 in honor of Dale Sr. and Dale Jr. He was the fastest track runner at his high school, the first in his family to graduate, and went on to attend college. When Caylin was little, he made sure every day was full of fun and adventure. Even when hide-and-seek ran out of hiding spots, they’d stand perfectly still like statues in the strangest places just to keep the game going. His love for speed, laughter, and family will be right beside her as he walks her down the aisle on June 1st.
Nic Rushing
Officiant
Nic is the campus Operations Director at Nondenominational church NewSpring in Spartanburg South Carolina.