Wedding Party
Shawna
Matron of Honor
We've known each other for nearly 16 years, and I honestly can't even remember how we met because she's been such a constant in my life for so long. We played softball together, went on trips together, had sleepovers, and were pretty much inseparable for the majority of my life. She's my sister by heart, and I'm so grateful to have her stand by my side. Also pictured: Our Ring Bearer & Flower Girl! :)
Brian
Best Man
Brian and I met in high school through wrestling. We continued to wrestle together into college and became roommates over the next several years. He followed me to Springfield when I transferred (which was the second-best decision he ever made). Brian has always been an arm reach away when needed for me.
Hayley
Bridesmaid
Hayley was my very first friend after I moved from Colorado to Missouri - we met through our job in Bolivar at a Long Term Care Facility. We shared an immediate love for Law & Order: SVU, music, and movies. She's given me an unfailing flood of love and support and I'm so thankful for the person that she is. I'm blessed to have her by my side for the big day!
Roy
Groomsman
Roy and I were part of starting a tradition at a brand new high school and wrestling team. We always bonded around being those team-leaders. We wrestled in high school and college together. Roy has been one of my best friends for a long time and I couldn’t imagine standing up there for a wedding ceremony without him near me.
Taelor
Bridesmaid
I've known Taelor for about 10 years, and I'm so incredibly blessed to have her in my life. We met in high school, and grew closer later on through our mutual love of Mortal Kombat and staying up too late, talking about nothing and everything. She never falters in her love for the people around her, and I'm lucky to be able to say that she'll be standing with me and supporting me on our wedding day.
Doug
Groomsman
I met Doug in Geography class Freshman Year High school (Although he will probably tell you the correct class, I’ve always guessed). Doug has always been a huge support for me and his guidance has never failed. He is one of the nicest and most helpful gentlemen you will ever meet.
Marisa
Bridesmaid
I had the pleasure of meeting Marisa through Hayley, and she's been a wonderful and uplifting friend since the day I met her. She goes out of her way to make her friends feel beautiful and loved, and I'm lucky to be one of them. I'm so thankful that she agreed to be a part of my wedding day.
Kevin
Groomsman
Kevin is one of the most fun guys to be around. We both started coaching at Mehlville high school at the same time. I couldn’t have asked for a better guy to help get a struggling program turned around as quickly as we did. I trust Kevin with a lot and have always tried to talk him into following me to the different schools I’ve gone to with no luck, yet..
Gretchen
Bridesmaid
I met Gretchen through Chad a little over a year ago, and am so glad to say what an amazing friend she has become. She's kind and funny, and always down for a good talk and a great glass of wine. She's such an important part of mine and Chad's life, as is her husband, who is Chad's Best Man!
Justin
Groomsman
Justin was an opposing coach during my time at Springfield Catholic. We seemed to always be at the same tournaments and both our teams struggled to reach the next level. (Although, we usually won head-to-head against his kids.) He has since left his school, as have I, but we still talk about coaching and what we can do better all the time. We always seem to be in the same boat, so its been great to bounce ideas off each other.