Madi & Duke
Wedding Party
Kelsey Hodge
Maid of Honor
Madi and Kelsey met in the 7th grade in the same homeroom class. From then on they spent every weekend through high school having sleepovers and getting into trouble (aka holding each others hair back). Throughout college Madi and Kelsey took turns taking trips to JMU and Alabama to see each other and have remained just as close as when they were 12 years old.
Christian Etchison
Best Man
Duke's younger brother and built-in best friend, Christian, the 21 year-old best man is your go-to at the wedding to ensure you're having the best time possible (can be found with a Busch light in hand). Duke and Christian, although five years apart in age, couldn't be more alike. One is always echoing the other making it impossible not to laugh when you're around these two together (unless you're the target of their jokes).
Gabrielle Woods
Bridesmaid
Sorority sister turned best friend, Gabbie and Madi were randomly placed in the same hotel room at an overnight sorority retreat freshman year and came out inseparable. Gab and Madi love indulging in an old fashioned game night together. Gab will always be Madi's go-to for a fun night out!
Chad Artman
Groomsman
Duke's best friend for as long as he can remember. Duke and Chad can be found throwing eggs at moving cars (well, not since that one time in high school when they got caught...) or in Chad's basement whenever they are together yelling at each other over endless ping-pong matches.
Corinne Etchison
Bridesmaid
Duke's older sister quickly became one of Madi's closest friends and go-to wine buddy! Corinne and Madi don't go a day without talking and can often be found planning trips without Duke, making plans without Duke, or being dramatic dog moms together (and also drinking too much wine...)
Chad Barcikowski
Groomsman
Duke and Chad grew up playing all sports together and getting into trouble through high school. Best friends since they were little Duke and Chad are two gingers in a pod :) Chad was crucial in helping Duke in finding a hairstyle other than a buzz cut and was there the night Duke and Madi met. Also took part in the egg throwing at moving cars.
Brooke Sommi
Bridesmaid
Madi's sorority sister and best friend. Madi and Brooke met their sophomore year of college and instantly spent every day in Tuscaloosa together. No one makes Madi laugh harder than Brooke and Brooke is Madi's go-to bestie for a good time out and impromptu weekends together.
Logan Brennan
Groomsman
Madi's older brother turned Duke's friend these two have known each other since the start of Elementary school! Logan was the first person Madi told when Duke and Madi first started dating, and her statement to her brother was "Duke's okay... I think we will probably date for a few months that's all."
Bryanne Flannery
Bridesmaid
Bry and Madi met when they were 11 years old when Madi sat next to Bry on the bus ride home from middle school. Soon after Madi starting dating her very first boyfriend - Bry's twin brother. Since then Madi and Bry have remained close through high school and college never missing a Bachelor Monday together (Bry throws the best watch parties). Bry was another key player in Madi and Duke getting together!
Corbin Pugh
Groomsman
Corinne's boyfriend quickly became someone Duke loved and appreciated! Corbin and Duke can be found trying ambiguous stouts and fishing! Corbin understands Duke's deep appreciation for cheez-its and spends most of his time fixing Madi and Duke's house while visiting them.
Ashlyn Marshall
Bridesmaid
Ashlyn and Madi struggled through 8am freshman year Chemistry labs together and soon spent every weekend at Ashlyn's apartment having wine night and game night, laughing, and taking shots like pros. Some of Madi's favorite college memories are spent at Ashlyn's house tailgating for Alabama football games and out at Delta Gamma parties.
Timmy Anderson
Groomsman
Duke's neighbor growing up and best friend, Timmy and Duke can be found furiously texting each other during every Ravens game. Underage alcohol consumption (while not recommended) was always encouraged on weekend evenings around the "ping pong" table. Was crucial in pushing Duke to text Madi for the first time while sitting at the local Subway.