Our "I Do" Crew

Karisa Lynne Eustace

Bride

Jacob Taylor Durbin

Groom

Kimberly Barnard

Matron of Honor

Our friendship started over a W-2 delivered to the wrong address and our lives haven't been the same since! We messaged back and forth to arrange a place and time to meet for me to give her the mail, and spent over an hour that night talking outside of our apartment complex. It is so crazy how something so small can bring together 2 people who have SO much in common! We didn't know it when we met 3 years ago, but we will be friends forever. Our mutual love of ice cream, crafting, Disney, travel and just being goofy have made our friendship so much fun. Although distance separates us physically, nothing will ever break the bond that we have. "Friendship isn't about who has been there the longest, it's about who came and never left your side."

Sam Durbin

Best Man

This friendship wasn't really a voluntary one, but that has no effect on the friendship or bond that we share. Reading the his and her stories, you probably learned that Karisa and Sarah made a surprise visit to Auburn for a weekend. What was not mentioned, however, was the surprise that was in store my them, my family and many others. At this point, Sam was still in the Army National Guard and found himself preparing for his next deployment. Fast forward to the weekend he was granted leave and opted to fly to Auburn to spend the weekend with everyone. The time we spent together was great, surprising everyone with his brief return even better. What I will never forget though, were the words he muttered when leaving to return to his deployment..."Screw this up with Karisa, and you're dead"

Naomi Levine

Maid of Honor

Naomi and I have been best friends since 2nd grade, when she was moved up into my class (she's super smart!)! Although we look nothing alike, we were twins for twin day every year in school because you never saw us apart. We spend almost every weekend together, having sleepovers, going Israeli dancing, boat trips and so much more. We often planned our future apartment we thought we would share in college - a tape line down the middle to divide her "chaos" side from my "organized" side. Different high schools, colleges and now homes in 2 different states have only made our friendship stronger. We are honorary LeVine's and Eustace's, and that will never change! "Everyone has a friend during each stage of life, but only lucky ones have the same friend in all stages of life."

Connor Eustace

Groomsman

This friendship began with a greeting of "I hope you realize, but the return policy has expired now." This might sum up the the relationship from then on. In all seriousness, Karisa's brother was always supportive and like a second brother to me. Thanks for the welcome to the family. We cannot wait to have you celebrate with us!

Jenna Wysk

Bridesmaid

Jenna and I met our first day of high school at PHUHS. It was my first time in a public school and both of our first bus rides. J: "Where did you go to middle school?" K: "A private school, I am sure you never heard of it." J: "Nah, I'm sure I have! What was it?!" K: "PCJDS." J: "Oh, yeah, you're right. Never heard of it. I've never been on a bus either, we could be friends!" And that is how it all began! She was the sweetest, most bubbly blonde with a bun on top of her head and she hasn't changed a bit! We have been through so many of life's challenges together and, even though we went to different colleges and live 1000 miles apart, we have been by each others' side through it all! "Good friends are like stars. You don't always see them but you know they're always there."

Steven Barnard

Groomsman

Where to begin... If you have not yet realized, Steve is the husband to Karisa's Matron of Honor, Kim, and the father to our Ring Bearers, Stevie and Lucas. Once we established that IT work was not his forte, the adventures while we lived near each other in Indianapolis were never ending. Perhaps the best memory is the frantic last minute text asking for cologne so he could surprise Kim as the "stripper" for her bachelorette party. Although distance has found its way between us geographically, our visits with each others families feels like there is never a pause.

Sarah Michaels

Bridesmaid

Sarah, Jake and I have been friends since we were very young; our parents also met at Largo Park! We had so much fun growing up together and picking on our brothers. Through all of life's changes, Sarah has always been there with her bubbly personality & the most contagious giggle to cheer me up. Sarah was my wing-girl on my first trip to Auburn! I wanted to back out of that trip, but I had promised her we would go, & she wasn't going to let me off the hook. Had she not gone with me, I likely wouldn't have ever dated the love of my life and we wouldn't be here about to celebrate our wedding! I am so grateful that she will be standing next to me as we say "I do"! "There are some people in life that make you laugh a little louder, smile a little brighter and live just a little bit better."

Gavin Thomas

Groomsman

The space needed to introduce Gavin far exceeds the text limit for this page. My introduction to Gavin as a mutual roommate in college was more of happenstance, but the friendship that followed was anything but. Gavin and I ended up being roommates for our few years together at Auburn and the friendship has continued ever since. Beyond the traditional roommate experience, we also found ourselves working together for Auburn Athletics, in marketing and film production. In addition, we found ourselves living amongst his older brother, Evan for the final few months of our college career once he relocated to Auburn. He embodies every meaning of the word friend, and I cannot wait to have he and his family celebrate this special day with Karisa and I!

Jessica Burns

Bridesmaid

Jess and I met when I was a sophomore in college at USF. She was a graduate assistant athletic trainer for campus rec and I was needing shadowing hours, so I followed her around like a lost puppy for a few weeks. We realized our mutual love for Disney, snacks and puppies and became quick friends. Eventually, I moved in to her apartment, where her dogs peed on my bed more times than I can count, but we were inseparable! We shared many ice cream dates and Disney trips together before she moved back to Pennsylvania, but our friendship never wavered. I was so fortunate to stand by her side on her wedding day and I am so lucky she will be by my side when I marry the love of my life! "I wouldn't trade it for anything, never. No, never. Your friendship is the best present ever!"

Evan Thomas

Groomsman

Daddy's Home!!! The title for this one may seem like more of an inside joke, but for Evan is anything but. This sums up Evan's humor and genuine love for life. As mentioned in Gavin's intro, Evan lived with Gavin and I during the final months of our college career when he opted to relocate and expand his career himself. Without any update on his travel ETA one Saturday evening, we were greeted with the door swinging wide open and the loud exclamation "Daddy's Home!!" Evan was the boost and jumpstart needed to expand my focus and interest in moving cross country soon after graduation. His laugh, smile and focus on finding the joy in life is contagious, and is certain to bring life to the party for our reception. Thanks for being you, Ev! Cheers!

Bella Wingard

Flower Girl

Bella is the most beautiful, smart, sassy little girl and we are so excited that she is our flower girl! She is Jake's niece and I can't wait to officially call her mine, too!

Stevie Barnard

Ring Bearer

Stevie is the handsome, goofy son of our good friends Kim and Steve. He is one of our "honorary nephews". We love watching him grow up on FaceTime and when we get to visit him in Indiana. We are so excited he will be one of our ring bearers!

Lucas Barnard

Ring Bearer

Lucas is the precious youngest son of Kim and Steve, and Stevie's little brother! He may not remember being our ring bearer as he grows up, but we certainly won't forget it! We can't wait to watch this little man grow up!

Debbie Eustace & Michael Talia

Mother and Step-Father of the Bride

Carolyn and Bob Mintz

Grandparents of the Bride

John Eustace

Father of the Bride

Michael and Angie Durbin

Mother and Father of the Groom

Jeffrey Michaels

Officiant

Mr. Jeff has known both of us since about the time we met each other!! We all spent many milestones, holidays and play-dates together with the Michael's family. Jeff and Laura have been an integral part of our interfaith relationship and have provided us great council on our lives together moving forward. We are honored that Mr. Jeff said "YES" to marrying us and helping us celebrate our big day!