Wedding Party

Caroline Williams

Bride

The sexiest woman alive. Caroline graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Environmental Biology and plans to pursue a career in Medical Laboratory Science. She loves penguins, mountains, and investing her time into helping others, learning about new things, and exploring new places. Caroline and CJ met while working at Liberty and both plan to live in Lynchburg for the next few years and eventually become foster to adopt parents. Caroline loves traveling to new places and plans to make trips out West with CJ to visit National Parks.

Christopher Echols

Groom

The sexiest man alive. CJ is pursuing a degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty and wants to become a Licensed Professional Counselor. He works at Liberty and Impact Living helping older foster care youth become successful adults. He is passionate about bodybuilding, nutrition, and his soon to be wife Caroline. Helping others to be active and fit through his personal training business is something CJ plans to build over the next few years. They both plan to remain in Lynchburg while finishing their education and may consider moving in a few years.

Kayla Cumberland

Maid of Honor

Kayla and Caroline became instant friends in youth group as teenagers. For the past decade, Kayla has been Caroline's confidant, supporter, and partner in crime. Both Kayla and Caroline share a love of people, love for Jesus, and winning Dutch Blitz.

Talloch Pino

Best Man

Talloch and CJ have been friends for over a decade and met living on the dorms at Liberty University. Talloch and CJ developed a close friendship over the years through the bond of Jesus, fitness, and UFC. Talloch lives in Lynchburg with his wife Liz and works with Liberty's School of Aviation.

Ashley Krauss

Bridesmaid

Ashley and Caroline met at work, becoming instant friends. Their similar sense of humor and love for the Lord quickly bonded them, solidifying a relationship that will last a lifetime. Ashley also sat across from CJ at work, becoming close friends with both Caroline and CJ and creating a "Three Musketeers" in the workplace.

Eziel Wedemeyer

Groomsman

CJ and EZ became friends at Liberty University and have maintained a very close friendship for over a decade. Their friendship is characterized by an extreme amount of fun and laughter, and thought provoking conversations. EZ lives in Northern Virginia and works in the Business Marketing industry.

Haley Thomas

Bridesmaid

Haley and Caroline were undergrad roommates. Haley quickly became one of Caroline's closest friends and they share many memories together. Haley currently utilizes her psychology degree to assist young children with special needs.

Emaurie Woods

Groomsman

Emaurie and CJ have been friends for over a decade. Emaurie has been a friend and spiritual mentor for years. CJ and Emaurie served on staff at Grace City Church in Las Vegas. Emaurie is a worship pastor, and lives in Bradenton, FL with his wife Hannah and newborn son Zayden.

Madison Hoidahl

Bridesmaid

Madison and Caroline have been roommates for the past 5 years. Madison has been a constant friend, confidant, and encourager through the past several years and CJ's and Caroline's relationship.

Natinael Kefle

Groomsman

CJ and Natinael have a friendship spanning a decade and were housemates for years. Natinael and CJ helped each other through extremely difficult times and to this day remain good friends. Natinael lives and works in Northern Virginia in the financial planning industry.

Korinne Stafford

Bridesmaid

Chris Dorner

Groomsman

Hannah Kinsley

Bridesmaid

Hannah and Caroline were hallmates freshman year. They became freshman biology lab partners and were inseparable from the beginning of photosynthesis. Sharing many study nights and salamander swabbing, Hannah and Caroline have cultivated a lasting friendship that will last a lifetime.

Steven Willard

Groomsman

Tyler is CJ's younger brother. Both grew up in Reidsville, North Carolina and share the common bond of family. Tyler loves playing video games, researching ways to make money online, and is a shoe addict. Tyler wants to work for himself one day.

Kelsey Mitchell

Bridesmaid

Kelsey and Caroline met freshman year in college in General Biology. Both biology students, Caroline and Kelsey became fast friends and study partners.

Sean Dalton

Groomsman

CJ and Sean have been friends for years and both enjoy sunshine, hiking, and traveling to new places. Sean served with YWAM (Youth With A Mission), and currently lives in Lynchburg pursuing a Seminary degree