Wedding Party
Chris Cartwright
Groom
A man who wooed Diane with his awkwardness and humility. Who impressed her with his talents and continues to floor her with his ingenuity. He is her kindred spirit, yet their differences balance and complement each other. Neither of them is perfect; but they are perfect for each other.
Diane Heard
Bride
The most blessed girl there ever was.
Charles Cartwright
Best Man
Charles is one of Chris’s brothers. They bond over work, life, and cars.
Cheryl Randolph
Maid of Honor
Diane and Cheryl met while working together 10 years ago. Their friendship initiated with discussions about work related issues and blossomed into a mutual bond full of laughter, insights, and a few tears. Cheryl's personality may be best described by considering her current line of work. She is a hospice caretaker, ever the loving and strong person.
Spencer Heard
Groomsman
Diane's incredibly thoughtful son who grew into a handsome, kind, hard-working, ox of a man. He challenges Chris on the basketball court and bond over all thing's sports. Chris is proud to call Spencer his future bonus son. Oh yeah, the boy has so many talents too which he will share during the Pre-wedding entertainment section.
Chelsea Heard
Bridesmaid
Diane's daughter, confidant, and best friend. Her heart is as big as her personality. Where there is Chelsea, there is joy and silliness. She is currently finishing up her doctorate and works as a school social worker. She has agreed to share one of her skills as pre-wedding entertainment. Chris and Chelsea share much adoration for each other as they are both such sweet people.
Dylan Ellison
Groomsman
Dylan has been Chelsea's partner for roughly 3 years. He has proven himself to be a good man with a multitude of gifts. Chris and Dylan have grown close through similar interests, like guitar jam sessions. Dylan will be playing essential roles throughout the wedding events: pre-wedding entertainment and photographer.
Eden Cartwright
Bridesmaid
(Payton) Chris's talented and charismatic daughter. She attends "The W", (a college for those exceptionally gifted in the arts) to become a Music Therapist. Perfect career for such a compassionate loving person. Diane feels privileged that she will become her bonus daughter and confident that they will be great friends. Eden will also be wedding entertainment.
Lane Cartwright
Groomsman
Lane is Chris's genuine, funny, and talented son. The apple doesn't fall far with this one. He too, is a handworker with the aptitude to learn and adapt to anything. Diane is honored to call him her future bonus son.
Caroline Reilly
Bridesmaid
Diane's adorably cute future daughter-in-law. She is finishing up her Doctorate in Social Work, the study of which is indicative of those who can see people and cultures for what they are without judgement. With her goofy, yet humble nature, natural athleticism, kind heart, and great sense-of-humor, she was immediately embraced as family.
Jana Wilson
Officiant
Jana and Diane have been friends since their boys were in elementary school together. They have seen each other through hard times and have had some of the best times. Since Jana has helped guide Diane through some of the best and worst times in her life. It is only fitting then that Jana be the one to guide her and Chris through one of their most symbolic days.
Carl Berkey-Abbott
Pre-wedding entertainment
Carl is one of Diane's brothers, a talented musician, good friend, and confidant. Special days never seem as joyful without the love and support of siblings. Carl will be helping to entertain guests while they wait for the ceremony to begin.
Juanita Owen
Mother of the Groom
Gene Abbott
Father of the Bride
Paula Abbott
Mother of the Bride
Stephen Abbott
Blessing Leader
Stephen was Diane's youngest brother. He had agreed to perform the wedding blessing for us. He has since passed, but he is and will always be in our hearts and especially missed on our wedding day!!