Wedding Party
Hannah Smith
Matron of Honor
Hannah and I met my sophomore year at W&L when I was one of her small group leaders. Our friendship grew over the years through a shared passion for peer counseling and Christ. We have lived VERY parallel lives with moving a lot growing up, our majors, our minors, our extracurriculars, both doing fellows right after college, going to counseling school at the same time, etc. In my MOH speech for Hannah, I questioned identity theft. Hannah keeps me grounded in Christ’s love, reminds of the Lord’s desire to delight in his people and creation, and that it’s always time for a glass of orange juice.
Zane Morley
Best Man
Zane makes up the other half of the Morley boys and, depending on who you ask (himself), is the more handsome and charming one. Given his status as the younger brother, Zane has always had an underdog mentality. Unfortunately, this means our recent basketball matches have ended in his favor (gotta let ‘em win one every now and then). Nevertheless, even though we consistently love to compete, I know that Zane always has my back. His loyalty to and steadfast love for his friends and family is so evident it’s almost palpable. I’m incredibly blessed not just to have him as my best man, but more importantly as my brother.
Sam Choy
Maid of Honor
I met Sammy right before we started Trinity Fellows. I knew we would be dear friends the moment we met. With the exception of one time, we were room buddies for every single retreat. Sam and Cam (SCAM) have had the privilege to share 3 birthday celebrations together, with our birthdays being one day (and a year) apart. She is a beautiful pianist and I delight to listen to her play. Sammy is one of the most loyal friends I know. She is witty, intentional, thoughtful, a mean crafter, and consistently points me back to Christ’s steady and reliable presence.
Reed Beeley
Groomsman
While Reed and I have only spent a handful of hours together, I can already say that I am incredibly excited to have him as a brother-in-law. His infectious energy and witty jokes have already been on full display, and his authenticity is hard to ignore. His passion for exploring the outdoors (he once called Camilla and I while scaling a glacier in Alaska) cannot go unnoticed either, and is a hobby that we deeply share. Whether it’s hiking through remote Alaskan backcountry or strolling over Virginia’s foothills, I look forward to more opportunities to spend time with Reed in the years to come.
Mary Allison Anderson
Bridesmaid
MA and I met the Sunday right before we started Trinity Fellows but our friendship grew when we lived together (with Sam) after fellows. MA quite literally changed the way I interact with and understand my relationship with Christ. I love sitting in her office at UVA’s Center for Christian Study and soaking in her wisdom. She reflects my thoughts and feelings back to me in a way that demonstrates her empathy and understanding. MA is a deep thinker, generous friend, wonderful poet, new and rising bass player, and avid intramural soccer player. She also has the best hair I have ever encountered.
Corin Beeley
Groomsman
Corin and I first met a year ago when he visited Charlottesville for Easter. Since then, I’ve had several opportunities to spend time with him at his apartment in Chapel Hill (technically Carrboro) and on trips with the Beeley family. Corin is naturally kind and easygoing – it only takes a couple minutes to feel comfortable around him. He is also incredibly generous and is quick to share either his home or his time (or both) with you when you need it. Given the fact that he and I also share a love for rock and metal, I can’t understate how excited I am to spend more time with him as my brother-in-law.
Allison Marrs
Bridesmaid
Allison and I’s friendship developed after my fellows year and especially when she would come to McElroy 4 to 5 days of the week (we eventually kept a spare toothbrush for her). One of my favorite things to do is sit on our couch, close my eyes, and listen to her play piano. It feels like time stays still when she plays. Al and I have a shared love of early bedtimes, slow mornings, sunshine, water filters, and moseying around. Allison is steadfast and her quiet love for her people is astonishing. She challenges me to love others well and consider how I can lean on the Lord more.
Thomas Hicks
Groomsman
Thomas and I first met during our sophomore year at UNC-Chapel Hill (go Heels!) through an RUF men’s bible study. Given our shared interests in sports and North Carolina BBQ (eastern style is the best), we quickly hit it off. Thomas might be the most honest person you will ever meet. He’s unafraid to call you out on your worst mistakes, but is also incredibly fast to encourage you and tell you just how much you mean to him. In combination with his honesty, Thomas also demonstrates a brotherly loyalty that seemingly never falters. Because of this, I know I will always have a dear friend in Thomas.
Gracen Boyd
Bridesmaid
I met Gracen during my sophomore year at W&L. We spent our time on the colonnade, attempting to do work but mostly just enjoying God’s creation. Visiting her family’s house and flower farm during college reminded me of God’s goodness and faithfulness to his people. To know Gracen is to love her and admire her ability to care for people in all areas of her life: family, friends, and the healthcare field. Some of my fondest memories are watching her and her now husband, Sam, grow in their friendship and relationship during college. She is delightful, kind, adventurous, generous, and resilient. (Fun fact: her favorite movie is unironically Cars.)
Thompson Sewell
Groomsman
Thompson and I met during our freshman year at UNC-Chapel Hill while on an RUF retreat together. While we quickly got along, it wasn’t until the beginning of our sophomore year that we reconnected. From there, Thompson and I developed a deep friendship that culminated in us living together for our junior and senior years of college. Thompson’s goofy sense of humor, intentional compassion for others, and vibrant faith jump off the page, regardless of how much you know him. Combine these traits with a heavy dose of wisdom and thoughtfulness, and you have the makings of a true friend. I look forward to the day (fingers crossed) that he moves back to the east coast.
Anna Plybon
Bridesmaid
Anna was my RUF intern my senior year at W&L (but I like to say she was more my friend than RUF intern). From an attempted Bible study, to many Season’s Yield bread days, to overlapping time in Cville, Anna has remained one of my closest confidants and dearest friends. After experiencing her love while at W&L, it is one of my biggest joys in life to see how she pours into her current UVA students as RUF campus staff. We have bonded over our love of her feelings wheel pillow and coffee (…RIP Lexco). To know Anna is to experience the kindness, sweetness, gentleness, and patience of Christ (and someone who guaranteed loves ice cream more than you).
Jackson Lippard
Groomsman
Jackson and I also happened to meet on the RUF retreat I went on during my freshman year. Once I returned to campus for my sophomore year, we quickly bonded through pick-up basketball and semi-competitive card/yard games. Since then, I’ve learned that Jackson is incredibly generous and intentional with his time and energy. He’s unafraid to include you in an activity, regardless of your skill level (a.k.a. me with golf), and he doesn’t hesitate to invite you on a big trip or host you at his family’s vacation home. In other words, Jackson knows what it takes to make someone feel seen and known. I’m incredibly grateful for the ways he has done so for me throughout our friendship.
Carson Staples
Bridesmaid
While Carson and I did fellows together, we technically met when I did an overnight at Furman while deciding on college (please ask her about the picture she later found of “me”). The Lord brought us back together for fellows and the gift of her friendship is a treasure to me. I have loved witnessing her relationship with Colby develop, especially from bickering like an old married couple during fellows to engagement. Carson is a friend who I don’t have to edit my words around and who I can bare my soul to. I know she will be a wonderful PA to her future patients, making them feel comfortable and taken care of. Carson is resilient, determined, loyal, and her facial expressions are unparalleled. She also has been an aid to Corban in bringing me over to UNC’s side (Go Heels).
George Graham
Groomsman
George and I met through the Trinity Fellows program (shoutout Dennis Doran). If you had originally told me I would become close friends with a tall guy from Michigan who went to Northwestern, my southern self would have laughed in your face. However, George and I instantly bonded over sub-par college football, reformed theology, and late night shenanigans. As our Fellows year took place, George’s profound calling to serve others became incredibly clear. He is quick to lay down his interests for the sake of pointing others to Christ, as demonstrated by his passion for youth (and pastoral) ministry. I am incredibly blessed that I too have been impacted by his servant heart throughout our friendship.
Sarah Concepcion
Bridesmaid
I met Sarah my freshman year at W&L (her sophomore) and we became close friends (little did I know she chose me as her disciple person for RUF). Sarah was who I looked up to throughout college and was a source of light, encouragement, and deep care. She sees and understands the needs, sorrows, and joys of people, emulating Christ’s servant heart towards all people. Sarah is dependable, caring, honest, loyal, witty, incredibly intelligent, and I’m thankful the Lord brought us back together in Cville for a year when she started law school at UVA. Sarah will always be a friend I know I can turn to in times of plenty and of need. I can be quoted to have described Sarah as someone who I always knew would be a bridesmaid in my wedding.
Jacob Conrod
Groomsman
Jacob and I were also Trinity Fellows together (once again, shoutout Dennis). From the very beginning of the program, Jacob was incredibly (if not obsessively) complementary of me. While I honestly found it a little strange at first, it wasn’t long before I realized his heavy tendency to complement me was a prime example of his authentic kindness towards others. This kindness, combined with doses of intellectual wittiness and artistic creativity, make Jacob’s love for his friends a profoundly heart-warming experience. I am overwhelmed that I have the opportunity to experience that love through our friendship.