Wedding Party

Sarah Yopp

Maid of Honor

Sarah and I have been friends since high school, but we didn't become best friends until college. Sarah is the kind of friend who will literally drop everything when you need her. I can't even count how many times I called Sarah when I lived in Conway, crying over something stupid and she literally stopped what she was doing and drove 2.5 hours from Paragould to spend the night with me. This girl is the epitome of a best friend and I couldn't imagine my life without her!

Aaron Duty

Best Man

Friends since 2007 - For anyone reading this, I wish you'd skip this one until last. Duty and I grew up in the same town, right down the road from one another. We were a grade apart at the same high school. We were friends, but we didn't become "Bell and Duty" until he got to college. The reason Duty is my best man is because he is the ultimate best friend. For all the reasons I'm close with the other guys, Duty embodies all of those traits. He's reliable, the fun friend, always honest with me, lived together, has my back no matter what, and we've been through so much together, we don't have to see each other every day. If we all get together, Duty is my guy. Since we became so close he's been there for more great times than anyone, and picked me up from the worst times. Love ya brother

Bethanie Phillips

Matron of Honor

Bethanie and I became friends a few years ago when I met her through Aaron, but we really got close when we both became moms. There aren't enough kind words to say about B. She's smart, she's selfless, she's funny.. the list goes on. She's the first person I go to when I'm stressed about mom life because she always seems to have it all figured out. She's easily one of the best moms and person I know and I am so lucky to call her one of my best friends.

JP Phillips

Groomsman

Friends since 2011 - I met JP when I got to college. He was the guy you wanted to be like, everyone on campus knew him. Over the 1 year in college together we became friends. We stayed in touch, getting together when he would come back to town, but still weren't what I considered best friends. Fast foward a few years and we become neighbors. From there we started hanging out quite often, then it was every weekend, now we workout together 5 days a week and still hangout every weekend. Our friendship is different from my other friends obviously due to us being neighbors, but also due to us becoming fathers within 5 months of each other. I love having such a close friend (other than spouse) going through the same stages of life

Kinzie Hawley

Bridesmaid

Oh, Kinzie.. where do I even start?! Kinzie is spunky, energetic, always happy, and downright hilarious. She is one of my favorite people to be around. She is my biggest cheerleader/my best hype girl. She's the first person I call when I am having a bad day because it's almost impossible to be in a bad mood around this girl. She is the life of the party and doesn't ever meet a stranger, and that's what I love about her!

Logan Hawley

Groomsman

Friends since 2011 - Ive known Logan for most of my life, we grew up in houses 10 minutes from each other. His dad was my little league basketball coach. He was older than me, so I didnt get to know him well until College. We were in the same pledge class, and honestly we didnt get along the best at first. It annoyed me that he was kind of the leader of pledge class, and was always so perky about doing the dumb chores and things they would make us do. Once I really got to know Logan I loved him, everybody does. This is Logans 42nd wedding to be in. That says alot about him though, Logan puts more effort in keeping close with his friends than anyone else I know. Hes also the pick you up friend, If youre struggling with something hes the guy that wont rest until he helps you make it better.

Randi Tanner

Bridesmaid

Randi is one of those people you meet and instantly feel comfortable around. I remember being so nervous to meet her because her and Zeke were Aaron's best friends and he always talked about how important they both were to him. Within minutes of meeting her, I felt like I had known her forever and over the past 3+ years we have gotten closer and closer, even though we live hours away. Every time we see each other it's like we were never apart! Everyone needs a Randi in their life. I have never met someone so caring and so selfless.

Zeke Tanner

Groomsman

Friends since 2011 - By far the the fastest best friend I ever made. Met him the week before College and within a month I trusted him with my life. Something about the guy, impossible to not be friends with. You meet him, he will have you telling your life story within hours. We've actually only lived in the same town for 1 year, but I doubt if ive ever been a week without atleast 1 phone call with him. Zeke is my guy I turn to when I need to talk, or when I need advice. Hes definitely the person I vent to. The least judgemental and most caring guy I know. I value his opinion way more than most. When Cortney and I started dating, Zeke and his wife Randi were the friends I was most eager for her to meet. If I get emotional and shed some tears at the wedding I promise he will be involved.

Leyton Gassaway

Bridesmaid

Leyton and I met in the summer of 2017 when I moved back to Paragould and started working for her family. We hit it off immediately and have been close ever since. Unfortunately she lives in Conway so I don't get to see her as much as I would like but living far away hasn't effected our friendship one bit. We got even closer when we both became moms. I love that we are going through the same stage in life together, just wish we lived closer!

Daniel Hester

Groomsman

Friends since 2011 - Met big Dan right when I got to college as well. His senior year my freshman. But we didn't become close for quite a few years later. We had mutual best friends, but we were just friends by association for the longest. Then I became neighbors with JP, who is in a bromance with Hester and Logan. It took a minute but they ended up letting me in the group. Now Hester and I workout everyday, and usually kick it every weekend. He's easily a best friend. Hester is the "find out who your friends are" friend. He's reliable, if he says he's going to do something, you can take it to the bank. If I were stuck on the side of the road, he's the man Im calling. Favorite thing about him is that when he comes over, first thing he does is go to Quinny and talk and play with her.

Stephanie Eremea

Bridesmaid

Stephanie and I were college roommates and sorority sisters at UCA. We met in 2014 but didn't become super close until we shared a dorm (even though I wanted to kill her half the time when her barking dog alarm went off 26 times in the morning before I finally had to wake her up myself). Steph is the friend who is always happy and wants others to be happy and have fun no matter where they are. She is one of the most motivated and career driven friends I have and I am SO proud of her! She's another friend I don't see often because of distance but I know we will always be friends no matter where we live or what stage of life we're in.

Luke Guenrich

Groomsman

Friends since 2011 - Principal G was the rush chair of my fraternity my freshman year. We were friends my first year, but we became best friends my sophomore and junior years. Luke may be my most responsible best friend, which is weird because at the same time, he might also be the most fun. Ive been on countless weekend trips with Luke and my guy is always a blast. Favorite memory with Luke is when I called him up to cancel on our out of town 2018 NYE plans. He asked me why we couldn't go, I told him cortney just took a pregnancy test and its positive. He responds with "hell yea, Im headed to your house". Him and his wife canceled their plans, showed up with champagne, we all had dinner, then they stayed the night with us and celebrated. Cant ask for more out of a friend!

Sidney Fritz

Bridesmaid

I met Sidney in 2017 (I think?) but I didn't really get close to her until she started dating Aaron's best friend and we started seeing each other more often. She is one of the most outgoing people I know and someone I can always have fun with. She is a very driven, motivating person and definitely someone you would want in your corner for support! I am very thankful we have become so close in the last couple of years!

Spencer Shannon

Groomsman

Friends since 2013 - Shannon is the newest of what I would consider "best friends". He rushed and started college 2 years after me. Spencer is my "good time friend". Not only is he always up for a good time, dude is calling me, or group messaging everybody asking when were gonna get together or take a trip. But I love that about him. I love it because I used to be that guy with my older friends. He definitely helps keep me young. Everyone needs friends like that. The older we get, the busier we get. And a lot of people just let friendships go, especially when you don't live close. Seriously, someone that will jump through hoops to get to spend time with their friends is hard to come by, but that is exactly the kind of friend Spencer is.

Julia Sandoval

Bridesmaid

Julia is my little sis and I am so excited for her to be a part of my wedding! My dad and family live in Texas so I maybe get to see her once a year which isn't ideal but we both still make an effort to talk and keep up with each other every once in a while. She is one of the most mature teenagers I know and I am so proud of the young woman she is becoming. Love you, sis!

Jordan Pickens

Groomsman

Friends since 2011 - "Pickens" for those that know him, thats enough said. But for those who don't, he is probably my most private friend. Definitely the guy I had to spend the most time with to get close to. I cherish being one of his best friends because he doesn't take the time to get close to too many people. Pickens is my most honest and true to himself guy I know. He does not care a bit what you might think. Pickens is also the most masculine guy I know. Favorite memory with him is when he came over the day we got to bring Quinny home. He had never held a baby before, first thing he does is drench his hands, arms and neck in hand sanitizer. Then I seen the guy literally melt when I put my newborn baby in his arms.

Amanda Tod

Bridesmaid

Mandy is my older cousin, but always felt like the big sis I never had growing up. She used to hate me because before me she was the only granddaughter in the family.. but she slowly came around ;) I have always looked up to Mandy and I remember wanting to be just like her when I grew up. Now we are both first time moms and our babies are only about a year apart and I love being able to go to her with every mom question I have because she always gives the best advice! I don't know what I would do without her!

Nathan Tripod

Groomsman

Friends since 2003 - Doc Tripod and I met in the 5th grade. We were friends but, really didnt become best friends until 8th or 9th grade. Really were more like family than friends though. We've been through so much together. For starters; puberty, high school, family vacations, etc. Then we went to College together, we moved to Jonesboro into an apartment together the month we graduated high school. Then we moved into the frat house and lived together for 2 years. We were inseparable, if one of us was there, so was the other. After College Tripod moved to LR, first time in different towns, so every weekend we were meeting up in some city to hang out. I dont get to see him near as much now since he went to med school, and is now in his residency. But its always the same when we are together

Joe Paul Glidewell

Groomsman