Wedding Party
Adrian Bowie
Groomsman
My right hand man. Huge basketball fan and lover of all things Maryland terps. Always on the hunt for a good wine and a good time.
Alane Connolly
Bridesmaid
Alane and the bride go back to all the way to first grade, at St. Pius X in Sister Cecilia's class. From thumb print ornaments from Christmas bazaars, to youth group trips, to physics class t Bowie, we've been through it all together. Alane is a life long friend that is more like a sister.
Caasi Sutton
Bridesmaid
Caasi is our C in JELCS. Liz and Caasi met freshman year in biology class at Bowie High School. The two clicked immediately and became fast friends. From selling Krispy Kreme donuts in SGA to driving the mini van to Baltimore to party to now raising kiddos together, Caasi is family.
Cathy Thorpe
Bridesmaid
Sure, she's two years older than the bride, but they got mistaken as twins all the time while growing up. Cathy is a hard core loving momma, rocking the weekend sports venues.
Chavelle Phipps
Flower Girl
Darrin & Liz's favorite youngest daughter, Chavelle is an empathetic, sassy, Sanrio lover that brings the life of the party. Chavelle is more than just a flower girl, she is one of the pirces that completes this family.
Emily Chisholm
Bridesmaid
Emily is our E in JELCS. Having fur babies, she is the mother of our group. Guru planner and always prepared for everything, Liz and Emily started their decades long friendships in high school. From SGA events to VCU visits to our road trip to Detroit, Emily is family to Liz.
James Wallace
Groomsman
My CRC running mate from the early Maryland days, James has always had my back and been there for me through a lot. Even James's love for the Texas Longhorns hasn't stopped our bond and friendship from growing.
Joanna Lanier
Bridesmaid
Joanna is the J in JELCS. Joanna and the bride became friends before high school, meeting in first grade at St. Pius. From birthday party sleepovers, teen dances at Pius, Bowie High School volleyball team, and so much more adulting - Joanna is family. A signature influence in Liz's life.
Kevin Joy
Groomsman
From the McNamara days of running the pick and roll to swapping family stories and experiences, he has become chosen family. He has been loyal and present in every step of my life so it is only right that he be apart of my most special day.
Leona Jackson
Bridesmaid
Leona is our southern belle Georgia transplant that loved us so much she calls Maryland her home now. Over the past several years, our relationship has grown, making memories and living our best lives together.
Mary Thorpe
Bridesmaid
Mary is a loving, spirited sister who has my back no matter what, so of course I'd want her by my side at my wedding. She is an avid K Pop Lover. Always down for a good time.
Shannon Wiekle
Bridesmaid
Shannon is our S in JELCS. Liz met Shannon in 9th grade during biology class at Bowie High School. Her and Caasi talked Liz into trying out for the JV Volleyball team. Fast forward 18 years, and she is now Aunt Shan to the girls, chosen family there for all of lifes moments.
Shawn Kirby
Groomsman
My future brother in law who has become a best friend in a short amount of time, Shawn and I have developed a great bond and respect for one another. From fun nights at power plants (with tequila and broken sinks) to adventures of snow tubing and Capitals games, there have been amazing memories made with Shawn and my wedding will go down as another special memory shared with him.
Vianna Phipps
Flower Girl
Vianna is Darrin and Liz's favorite oldest daughter. She is a passionate, strong willed child that lives her life to the fullest every single day. Vianna is more than a flower girl, she is a important piece to the puzzle that completes our family.