Colton & Ciara
Wedding Party
Austin Wetzler
Best Man
Austin Dean Wetzler is Colton's older half brother by 7 years from Colton's dad side. Austin graduated high school from Elkins High School in Sugarland, TX. Austin remained in TX after attending college where he works for Summit Industrial as a Sales Project Manager in Houston, TX. Colton and Austin bond over their loyalty in all Houston sports teams including the Houston Astros, Rockets, and the Texans.
Elena Covington
Maid of Honor
Elena is Ciara's younger half sister on her dads side. She is in her senior year of high school at Trinity Christian Academy where she plays on the volleyball team and ranks in top of her class academically. Elena has competed in various rodeo royalty competitions and she loves anything to do with animals. Ciara and Elena are really close due to their never ending fights and make-ups through the past 16 years. Elena plans to attend Air Force ROTC in the fall at college, following in Ciara's footsteps.
Dalton Mckaughan
Groomsman
Dalton and Colton met when they were 9 years old where they played against each other in leagues also within the USSSA. Along with Josh, Brandon, and Colton, Dalton also attended Rogers Heritage High School where he participated in football and baseball as well. Dalton and Colton played baseball together freshman year at Carl Albert State College. Dalton is now a golf-pro manager at Shadow Valley Golf Course in Rogers, AR.
Shayna Clark
Bridesmaid
Shayna and Ciara grew up together ever since Ciara was born. Shayna is the oldest sister out of the 3 girls. Ciara and Shayna have the same mother, Rhomi Covington. Shayna has two children, Emmit her 9 year old son and Kennadee her 5 year old daughter. Shayna and Ciara are 6 years apart which caused many sibling fights when they were younger which always ended in Ciara chasing her with a knife.
Josh Qualls
Usher
Colton and Josh became friends in the 11th grade at Rogers Heritage High School where they played baseball and football together. They became life long friends over kicking up trouble and duck hunting every year. Josh is now a football coach at the University of Arkansas at Monticello where he is also pursuing a Master's degree.
Robbie Puckett
Usher
Robbie used to babysit Ciara when she was as young as 4 years old. He has always been a close family friend. After the death of Ciara's cousin Chuck, Robbie's best friend, he reconnected with their family. Robbie began to date Ciara's older sister Shayna and became a brother she never had.
Brandon Gates
Officiant
Brandon and Colton met when they were 12 years old where they both played baseball for multiple teams within the USSSA. Brandon also attended Rogers Heritage High School with Colton, Dalton, and Josh, then he attended Harding University and earned a degree is biochemistry and now has a successful career in the medical field. Brandon was the first of the groomsman to get married to his High School sweetheart, Natasha who is a successful wedding planner. They both currently reside in Rogers, AR where Colton and the Gates' used to attend church at Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas.
Emmit Clark
Ring Bearer
Emmit is Ciara's nephew. He was Ciara's "first" baby and they have always shared a special bond since his birth. He loves to play Minecraft, watch YouTube videos, and play with his baby sister, Kennadee. Emmit has many nicknames, but his Aunt CeCe likes to call him "Pookie".
Rimini Covington
Junior Bridesmaid
Rimini is Ciara's younger cousin on her dad's side. Ever since Rimini was born Ciara has been apart of her life. She has a firecracker personality and is known for her beautiful long, curly, red hair. Her parents are Brandon and Kat Covington, Ciara's aunt and uncle. Rimini enjoys swimming in the summer, playing with friends, and Whataburger.