Maid of Honor
Emily is Abby’s older sister. Abby’s fondest memories with Emily include playing Barbies for hours in their shared childhood bedroom.
Maid of Honor
Hannah is Abby’s younger sister. Abby once saved Hannah from drowning in their beloved Deep Creek Lake after falling off a dock. Hannah is forever indebted to Abby.
Bridesmaid
Lauren is Chris’ older sister and mother of the super cute ring bearer, Andrew Madden. Chris’ fondest memories with Lauren include trying to play Spice Girls with her and getting killed off in the first few minutes.
Bridesmaid
Kayla is one of Abby’s very best friends and the mother of the ever adorable flower girl, Emerson Fikes. Kayla and Abby met in Nashville and worked together for several years before Abby broke her heart and moved away to NYC. They remain best friends even through the long distance.
Bridesmaid
Sam is one of Abby’s best friends since elementary school. Sam knows way too many of Abby’s secrets and is notorious for refilling wine glasses before they are empty, resulting in drunken antics.
Bridesmaid
Margo is one of Abby’s best friends from elementary school. Margo and Abby have been friends for nearly 20 years now- their friendship has spanned Girl Scouts to Kanye West concerts and now marriage. Margo is also a marine. You’ve been warned.
Bridesmaid
Jordan and Abby have been friends since 2016 when they both moved to Nashville. Together, Jordan and Abby enjoy drinking wine & spending way too much money shopping.
Best Man
Casey is Chris’ best friend. He is also believed to be his long lost twin brother. They met in Nashville and have remained best friends despite living on the opposite ends of the country. He is also single, ladies.
Groomsman
Kirk is one of Chris’ best friends. He first started out as Chris’ boss in Nashville, but they quickly became friends after Chris won him over with his charm and good looks.
Groomsman
Joe is Abby’s younger brother. Within the first 30 seconds of meeting, Joe put Chris in a headlock. Abby’s fondest memories with Joe are playing Sly Cooper video games together.
Groomsman
Jake is one of Chris’ best friends. They met in Nashville while working under Kirk Ellis. Chris and Jake share a mutual love for pop music, professional wrestling, and the old Kanye.
Groomsman
Alex is one of Chris’ best friends. They met via an internship in Florida and moved to Nashville together after college. As the jokester of the group, please don’t trust anything he says.
Groomsman
Ryan is Chris’ friend. Ask him about his Dungeons & Dragons character and most memorable plays in Margaritaville.
Groomsman
Chris and Paul have been friends since childhood. Chris and Paul used to dig holes in Paul's backyard. Why? No idea. Yet, somehow they have both made it into adulthood.
Flower Girl
Emerson is Abby’s favorite person. She is also the daughter of bridesmaid Kayla Fikes. Emerson’s smile can cure cancer, end world hunger and is the secret to world peace.
Ring Bearer
Andrew is Abby and Chris’ nephew and son of bridesmaid Lauren Cline. He is also the best little boy around. He is both a sweet puppy biscuit as well as a powerful dumptruck!
Officiant
Stephen is a friend of Chris’ and world class songwriter. He loves his dog, Ginger, as well as fine dining and hyperpop.
Parents of the Bride
Tracey and Jerry first met Abby in 1993. Together they have raised four children, three dogs, three cats and several many chickens. They are the perfect example of loving and honoring your spouse in good times and in bad. Although they won’t admit it, yes, Abby is their favorite.
Parents of the Groom
Terri and John are Chris’ parents. They are fun loving, supportive and adventurous. Chris is most thankful for their unending encouragement and for persistently urging him to follow his dreams. Although Chris would like to think he is their favorite, everyone knows that title is held by their grandson and ring bearer, Andrew.
Grandmother of the Groom
Connie is Chris’ grandma. As a veteran nurse, she also holds a special place in Abby’s heart. Grandma is kind, attentive, and throws a mean holiday party.