Bride
The future Mrs. David Ivester has been preparing for this moment from approximately 2005. She wanted to wear the same dress but ultimately decided to go with something different!
Groom
While this picture may be over twenty years old not has changed as he still makes a mess or ends up with food on his face. He may be messy but he sure loves Abbey
Maid of Honor
Abbey and Hannah met on the third day of college and have been fast friends ever since. Over the past few years, they have taken many walks on the Lakeshore trail, road tripped all across the southeast, and listened to a lot of country music. Fun Fact: Hannah can instagram stalk so well, that she could probably find out more information about someone than the FBI.
Best Man
Andrew is David's younger brother and his sidekick all his life so it seemed fitting that he was the best man.
Bridesmaid
Kara is the Associate College Minister at Dawson Baptist and has been actively discipling Abbey since early her sophomore year. Fun Fact: Kara will sometimes randomly speak with a British accent and also shares similar fashion taste as The Rock (as seen in the picture above).
Best Man
Dusty was David's middle school youth pastor and then became his mentor. Dusty is not just a mentor but a close friend and like a brother to David.
Bridesmaid
Kelly is Abbey's first cousin and oldest friend. They grew up playing together and wrecking a lot of havoc at Nana and Papaw's house. Kel and Ab have been though it all together, even those really awkward middle school years (no one ask to see the pictures). Fun Fact: Kelly was a golfing legend in high school and has the khaki skorts to prove it.
Groomsman
Joel and David grew up going to church and were close friends throughout high school and stayed close when they went off to college
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Abbey lived on the same hall freshman year and became friends over many Caf meals and mornings getting ready in the community bathrooms. Fun Fact: Sarah loves a good latte and has probably consumed hundreds through college.
Groomsman
Cole and David were roommates and interned together in the student ministry at Dawson.
Bridesmaid
Mikayla and Abbey met their senior year of high school at a recruiting event for Samford and became running buddies in college. Fun Fact: Mik runs A LOT and she also owns a bunch of chickens.
Groomsman
Ethan and David were college teammates and quickly bonded over a love of food. Ethan is affectionately nicknamed princess
Bridesmaid
Kate and Abbey have been suite-mates for the past two years. They frequently have cleaning parties together and love a freshly vacuumed floor. Fun Fact: Kate once melted a microwave.
Groomsman
Konner and David were college teammates with similar class schedules and playing the same position they quickly bonded. Konner is affectionately nicknamed Big Head
Bridesmaid
Kaylee and Abbey have been roommates since freshman year of college. Through the years, Kaylee has been Abbey's personal nurse and is the sole reason that any of her outfits match. Fun Fact: Kaylee eats oatmeal every morning for breakfast. Her day cannot start unless she has her oatmeal.
Groomsman
Conor and David have been friends since they were five and met in Sunday school at First Baptist Church of Brandon Florida. They spent many days fishing and hanging out on the beach together