Ashley & Clark
Wedding Party
Paitin Sundin
Maid of Honor
Ashley's lil sister is her MAID OF HONOR!!! 🎉🥰🍾 Paitin is an amazing young woman who is incredibly dedicated to those she loves and to her passions. She is open minded, strong willed and also hilarous! She currently lives in Vancouver, WA and works as an apprentice laborer. Paitin loves the color pink, eating healthy, spending time with her boyfriend Zach and snuggling her two lil guinea pigs. Ashley is so so blessed to be her older sister and to have her in the wedding ❤️ If you want Paitin to do a little jig and light up, talk with her about her home cooking, her new interests in gold jewelry, her many visits to Tennessee (including her first time getting up on stage for an impromptu comedy show), Lego setups, and skin care 💅
Megan Keating
Bridesmaid
Meet Meg Keating, a truly beautiful soul and my second sister! 💃 I met Meg at the Evergreen State College while we were both part of Chem club. Meg and I also were almost always lab partners (which lead to a lot of failed but hilarious experiments). I have so many fond and amazing memories with Meg including dancing on the streets of NOLA, swimming in Lake Michigan and checking out Disney world together. I would not be the woman today without her ❤️ Meg currently lives in Celebration, FL where she teaches AP biology and biology to high school students. Originally being from Valparaiso, IN, she has also spent several months/years in Australia, and Portland, OR. If you want to have an intellectual conversation with Meg, bring up contortions, pole dancing, rock climbing and back bends.
Amanda Pratt
Bridesmaid
Meet Amanda Pratt aka Lil P aka the sweetest person west of the Mississippi! Amanda and Ashley met at The Evergreen State College where they were both earning a STEM degree. Without Amanda, Ashley would have keeled over in some of their classes and dealt with a few of the professors (Clarissa) at Evergreen. Amanda is amazing with words and always knows what to say to comfort others. Ashley is am so grateful that Amanda is by her side in life and on this incredible day ❤️ Amanda currently lives in Olympia, WA where she is from. She works as peer coordinator for a large healthcare organization. She is currently pursuing a master in public health at the University of Washington. If you wish to get Amanda excited and talking about something she loves, bring up mountaineering, hiking, tattoos, art and/or cats. 🐈 🥾
Nayaab Kalavant
Bridesmaid
Nayaab and I met at the end of first year of medical school, and I immediately knew we would be close! 🥰 We have shared numerous hilarious memories including our unforgettable trip to Miami! Nayaab is originally from Northern India but has lived in Rome, GA since she was little. She recently matched into Internal Medicine at Tennova in Knoxville. She plans on going into nephrology (so she’s super smart)! She is engaged to the love of her life, Vick, and has the sweetest lil kitty named Mango. If you want to hear Nayaab tell hilarious stories in between bursts of laughter, bring up her love of ranch, our first medical school party and her perfume! 😻🎉🍾
Brooke Martin
Bridesmaid
Brooke and Ashley first became close during their third year of medical school after surviving their first surgery rotation together! 😻👩🏻⚕️ Their friendship continued to grow through the last two years of medical school, as they overlapped rotations and continued to lament about the struggles of finishing school. Brooke is originally from Bristol, VA but currently lives in Fayteville, NC where she is an intern in General Surgery. Brooke is an incredibly sweet human, full of passion for reliable and trustworthy healthcare. If you want to connect with Brooke and get her giggling, bring up getting baptized on OBGYN, her love for the French horn and what time she goes to bed each night. 😂
Haley Felts
Bridesmaid
Haley is the sweetest person east of the Mississippi and is one of Ashley’s closest friends! Haley was one of the first friends Ashley met in medical school (literally met before orientation). Ashley simply would not have made it through school without Haley’s support, and calming demeanor. 🥰 Haley is originally from Wytheville, VA but is currently living in Chattanooga, TN where she is pursuing her pediatric residency. Ashley is so incredibly blessed to have such an amazing person in her life ❤️ If you want to bring cheer to Haley’s eyes, talk with her about her younger brother Eli, horses and our crazy trip to Florida… maybe also the numerous cute babies she has been able to help too 👶👩🍼
Gabrielle Lowe
Bridesmaid
Meet the one and only Gabrielle Lowe! Gabby is a breath of fresh air and full of life! 💃 She is incredibly passionate about providing the best healthcare to her patients and making a difference in this world. She absolutely loves her growing family and her sweet, sweet, furry children. Gabby is originally from Evansville, Indiana, but is currently pursuing her pediatric residency in Greenville, SC. Gabby met the love of her life Trevor Lowe while in medical school and they just recently had their first baby girl Addy! Gabby was Ashley's first friend in medical school (actually met before school started) and has been there for Ashley in all the ups and downs! Ashley is so so blessed to have Gabby in her life as a peer, friend and closest confidant! 😍🥰 Gabby can talk with you about basically everything, but if you want to connect with her on a deeper level, bring up her daughter Addie, football (especially if you are a Cincy Bearcats fan), and living in a rural southern town being a city gal! 👠
Bonnie Collins
Bridesmaid
Everyone meet the sweet, hilarious, and Harry Potter loving older sister of Clark! 🤓😎Bonnie currently lives in Knoxville, TN, where she practices Internal Medicine as a hospitalist. However, she is originally from New Tazewell, TN. She is married to an amazing pharmacist Ben, and they have two fur babies, Newton and Winnie. Clark and Bonnie have many similarities including their love for shoes. Clark and Ashley are so blessed to have her standing by their side on this amazing day and through life! 🥰😍 If you want to crack Bonnie up bring up beating up Clark with Abby as a child, her love for Bucees and Legos, and her travels to Disney!
Abby Joyner
Bridesmaid
Abby is the oldest sister of Clark! Some people call her a sports medicine physician, but her favorite title is Momma to her son James. 👶😍 She is married to her best friend, Jimmy and they currently live in Bowling Green, KY, however, she is originally from New Tazewell, TN. Though James keeps her very busy, she enjoys working out, and spending time with family. Abby is a truly amazing woman, and Clark and Ashley are so blessed to have her at their wedding and her support throughout their life! ❤️ If you wish to talk and laugh with Abby, bring up being the older sister of Clark and her love for the Tennessee VOLS (Go BIG ORANGE)! 🍊 🧡
Tetyana Shvets
Bridesmaid
TETYANA!!!! 🔥☄️🤩 Ashley and T met during their first semester of medical school when they were both anatomy and OPP lab partners. Tetyana is a very firey, driven and passionate person who loves to spend time with her beautiful family, host parties and workout. Originally she is from Western Ukraine where most of her family still lives, however, she has spent the better part of 15 years in Florida. She is a current family medicine resident who plans to pursue an emergency medicine fellowship afterwards. Ashley is so so so happy to have Tetyana in her life and call her one of her best friends. ❤️ If you would like to get Tetyana fired up about something (literally, she doesn’t have red hair for nothing) talk with her about running a business while in medical school, her two handsome young sons, and all of her travels!
Kyle DeBusk
Best Man
Kyle is Clark's older brother and a big reason as to why Clark is the way he is! Clark and Kyle are only two years apart so basically their entire lives have been spent side by side. Kyle is an avid Knoxville Smokies & Knoxville Ice Bears fan. When you cant find him at the games, you will most likely find him working out at the gym or working in the Claiborne County school system. Best friend, tag team wrestling partner, and teammate are a few titles that Kyle has accrued over the years, but Big Brother is Clark's favorite title.
Ben Collins
Groomsman
Ben is the husband of Clark's sister Bonnie, and a wonderful addition to their family. Ben and Clark went to Lincoln Memorial University together for college which is where he and Bonnie met. When he isn't dealing drugs... legal ones... I guess I forgot to mention that he is a Pharmacist... Ben enjoys listening to audiobooks, gaming, woodworking, and wrangling up their two dogs Winnie & Newton.
Caleb Crutchfield
Groomsman
Clark's best friend Caleb is one of a few in the wedding party that started their friendship back in Pre-School at the United Methodist Church. Funny enough, Caleb sold Clark his first house and has helped Clark complete "minor" renovations. Caleb enjoys flipping houses, writing novels, and competing as a professional body builder!
Charles DeBusk
Groomsman
Dad, Papaw, Charles, Doc... he goes by many names but has always went by Dad when it comes to his relationship with Clark. Charles and his wife Cindy moved to New Tazewell and started serving the Claiborne County area just a few months before Clark was born and have lived in New Tazewell ever since. Charles enjoys working on the farm, piddling around with his classic cars, and solving Wordle in as few guesses as possible each day.
Maxwell Freytag
Groomsman
Max and Clark were introduced by Glenn W. Bowling back in middle school and have been best friends ever since. If you ask Clark about camping, Max's name will be attached to the story. Max is an avid weightlifter who uses social media to get his training methods out to the world. Max enjoys weightlifting, fishing, cooking and spending time on the farm.
Spencer Harmon
Groomsman
Spencer has had many character arcs when it comes to his story with Clark. They were rivals (Midway vs SMMS), coworkers (Danny England Motors), roommates (LMU & ETSU), but best friend is Clark's favorite way to view Spencer. He and his wife Savanna currently live in Knoxville and are adding to their farm always.
Jimmy Joyner
Groomsman
Jimmy is the husband of Clark's sister Abby and the father to Clark's first nephew James. When Clark met Jimmy for the first time he just knew that he and Abby would get married. Since that day, Jimmy has always been part of the family. Jimmy enjoys golfing, Kentucky & LSU sports, and being the best Dad to baby James.
Dennis Ramsey
Groomsman
Dennis has been friends with Clark since 1st grade. Dennis and Clark used to go on all kinds of adventures growing up and have many hilarious stories to reminisce on when they get together. Somehow, after all of the trips down Dennis's neighborhood hill on bikes without brakes, they are alive to tell those tales. Dennis enjoys golfing, cruising, and running his own business. Dennis has two children Mia & Braxton.
Corbett Smith
Groomsman
Corbett is another one of Clark's best friends and someone who, in the past few years, has had an incredible influence on his life. Whether it was representing the turtle gang in run club, 6 a.m. breakfast times with their mentor, or getting baptized together at City Hills Church, Corbett has been a friend that Clark could count on without hesitation. Corbett and his wife Hana live in Knoxville with their two doggos Homer and Nell.
Alex Vanlandingham
Groomsman
Clark's best friend Alex is another in the party who has been friends with Clark since Pre-School at the United Methodist Church. Clark and Alex survived a long distance friendship for the past 6 years as Alex has completed his residency in Memphis, but you know what they say, absence makes the heart grow fonder. Alex is married to his wife Shannon and they have two sweet little boys, Bennett & William.