Denece & Shad
Wedding Party
Amy Wagner
Maid of Honor
Amy is my oldest friend. Figuratively and literally! We have been friends since pre-school. I can't say enough good things about this gal. She always knows how to have a great time, whether it's just the two of us, or a big crowd. She knows how to tell me what's up, and has been a shoulder to cry on through out the years. She is my sister. We have been through thick and thin and I am blessed to have her in my life.
Deanne Delong
Bridesmaid
Deanne and I met working in the ER at St. Mary's back in 2013. She is one of the greatest nurse's I know. We became instant friends. We've done some hiking and camping together. I tell ya she is the best dressed camper I've ever known! Deanne has helped me tremendously with planning this wedding. She is one of the most honest and straight forward people I know and I couldn't love her more!
Arbrie Johnson
Bridesmaid
Anyone who has the privilege of knowing this girl I guarantee loves her! Arbrie and I met back in 2008 while in R.N. school. My family adopted her right away and she became one of us. She has the biggest heart and is more generous than I could ever hope to be. Time and time again Arbrie has been a solid rock for me when I needed her. Our path's to motherhood have been similar, and I am blessed beyond measure having a friend like her!
Easten Leatherwood
Best Man
Oldest son of the groom. I had the honor of meeting Easten when he was 11 years old, and now it melts my heart having him in our wedding 6 years later. I could not love this young man anymore even if he was my own. I will never forget him telling me one time at Snook's Bottom while we were swimming "my dad could have any girl he wants, but I'm glad he has you." He has always been a young man with a big heart, and no doubt he will do great things in this world! E has grown into an amazing young man and words cannot explain how proud of him I am! Being brought up in a split household, I know it hasn't been easy for him. He has persevered throughout his life no matter what the living situation was. He has grown into a determined fisherman and a great athlete. He is an amazing young man!
Bill Downey
Groomsman
Bill and I became friends when I worked at Chelsea's and he worked at Gardenschwartz. We've been friends for over 20 years. Bill was the first person to take the "Shadalliac" down Westwater. We have shared lots of memories on the river and snowmobiling. We were both blessed with our first children around the same time that brought us close together. We shared several pizza parties when we all became very close and the boys would play, and the daddys did too! Billy was always there for me in the struggle of parenthood and dealing with a split household. He is an amazing family man and a great friend. One of the best memories I have of Bill is when we took a trip down the Piedra and he fell out of the boat.....while we were still in flat water! In the Shadillac of course.
Chris Ridener
Groomsman
Ridener and I met at Sweeneys where I was a dishdog and he was a busser. We shared lots of interests including softball and the outdoors. Although Ridener played on a competing team, afterwards he would enjoy a couple cold juice boxes with the master batters. We met about 18 years ago and have shared several memories on the river, camping, and on the softball field. We played the "keystone corner" for the Master Batters for several years. Although, I don't think we ever turned more than a handful of double plays. We have always been good friends through good times and bad. He will always be a great friend!