Wedding Party
Makkenzze Payne
Maid of Honor
After our mothers became president/vice president of the PTA for our elementary school we knew we'd be inseparable. After I was dumped by my first boyfriend in 3rd grade Makkenzze was always there to cheer me up. We reunited after years apart in our early 20s and found new love for line dancing. We took a road trip to DC, PA, and NY & had a blast experiencing new sights for the first time together. Makkenzze has always been near and dear to my heart after all these years and I'm so thankful to have her as my MOH!
Cally Walker
Bridesmaid
We weren't planning on being friends but thankful somehow we haven't gotten rid of each other. So many days and nights of Disney, eating everything in sight, line dancing and game nights. Then on a whim I decided to move to Nashville with her, BEST decision. We built our new life in a new city "from the ground up." I'm beyond thankful to have this dear friend of mine in my life.
Vanesa Funkhouser
Bridesmaid
Vanesa, my dear sister! She is a beautiful spirit that I've always admired and thankful for all the love. One of my favorite memories of us growing up was the time she decided to give me a haircut. I was maybe 4 or 5 and she wanted to brush it out in a frizzy afro. I was in tears already but she reassured me she'll fix it. Then she proceeded to cut only half of my hair to reveal a good 3 inch afro height difference. Our mother was furious... Vanesa I'm beyond blessed to have an amazing older sister pave the way.
Natasha Morales
Bridesmaid
I can vividly remember being 4 years old and elated to have a little sister. I was convinced she was just like all my other baby dolls. I became our mom's assistant and loved feeding, changing, bathing and playing with her endlessly. I'm so proud of the amazing, smart and talented woman you've become. I love you so much and look forward to sharing tons of laughter!
Megan Ivey
Bridesmaid
Megan was the first friend I met shortly after moving to Texas, thanks to Conner for introducing us. We can't remember the first time we met or what we did but we always find ourselves laughing nonstop. She has been a wonderful encouragement with my relationship with Conner. We share a love for live music, dancing, hiking, church and trying any new food spot around town.
Shelby Donnellan
Bridesmaid
My sister in law to be! Shelby has been a wonderful friend and we've had so many memories these past few years. She has been so welcoming and gracious to me and I'll be forever grateful. We enjoy all the girly things together but mostly poke as much fun at Conner every chance we get. I'm so grateful for the friendship we've built and look forward to the many years ahead.
Keshia Ferguson
Bridesmaid
I became friends with her now husband Fergy from a terrible job we worked at in Nashville. I like to say that I got a bonus friend out of this, Keisha not Fergy. I had the privilege of standing by Keishas side as she married Fergy and look forward to her doing the same for me. Keshia is one of the sweetest humans and can't wait to celebrate together!
Samantha Mutschler
Bridesmaid
Sam is my wonderful friend from Florida! We grew up in the same church and did Christmas productions together throughout high school and college. We didn't become very close until she moved to Nashville for work. All it took was one dinner date to know we really missed out in the earlier years but God had a plan like always for our relationship. From endless movie nights, experiencing our first snowfall (mind blowing for floridians) , many dance sessions, and always shop till we dropped. Sam has been the life of the party for all our seasons of life together.
Greg Chancellor
Best Man
I've known Greg since the second grade. Once middle school came along he enjoyed making fun of me for failing my times tables. Instead of cheering me up Greg would laugh hysterically. From then on, we have always been great friends and enjoy hunting and fishing as often as we can.
Paxton Thedford
Groomsman
Paxton and I met back in high school, he was really big into video games and I thought he was weird. In no time we realized how much we had in common minus nerdy video games. Paxton is one of the most brilliant people I have ever met and has been a great friend to me throughout the years.
Chad Ussery
Groomsman
I met Chad in college through a mutual friend and we really bonded through hunting and fishing. Chad (3 years older & share the same birthdate) and I both majored in Wildlife Rec so he really took me under his wing and introduced me to many people on campus. Chad is always just a phone call away to hunt and fish as often as we can.
Ruben Gomez
Groomsman
Ruben and I met in class my freshman year of college. One day Ruben started talking to me and asked me if I wanted to hang outside of class. I remember Ruben banging on my door at 3am because I agreed to go fishing, didn't think he was serious about the time. I ended up bailing to sleep in but that's when I knew he was a dedicated outdoorsman. I was grateful to be one of his groomsmen and look forward to having him by my side.
Patrick Donnellan
Groomsman
I met Patrick through my sister while on their first date at the Houston stock show & Rodeo. Shortly after I introduced him to hunting and fishing which we enjoy these days. I'm thankful to now call him my brother in law. Patrick and I are really close and I consider him a brother. He's been a great addition to the family and I will always cherish his friendship.
Diego Villareal
Groomsman
I met Diego in the same classroom as Ruben who were good friends. My fondest memory of Diego is when we went to his ranch in South Texas to hunt. We were riding around one day and Diego shot a cotton tail. He asked me “Hey do you want to eat this thing” and I told him, “Sure lets try it out to see how it tastes”. We seasoned the rabbit then ended up eating it. Moral of the story don’t ever eat fresh killed cotton tail unless you marinade it properly. Worse thing we have ever tasted!
Joe Martinez
Groomsman
I met Joe in college and quickly bonded in welding class. Enjoyed fishing and hunting when we weren't studying. I made a bet with him if I let him shoot a deer at my family's ranch his mom had to make me the best carne guisada.
Natalie Funkhouser
Flower Girl