Katie & Blake
Wedding Party
Janae DuCray
Matron of Honor
Meet Janae! Janae and Katie have been best friends since the 4th grade. Janae is currently enlisted in the United States Air Force and lives in South Korea with her husband! Janae has such a bright spirt and brings joy into any room she walks into! We are excited to have her share our special day with us!
Danielle Warner
Maid of Honor
Meet Danielle! Danielle and Katie met during Katie’s 2nd Semester at Radford University! Danielle and Katie met through mutual friends and then recognized that they had classes together and the rest just kind of fell into place. After Katie met Blake, Danielle and Blake became VERY fond of each other. Danielle could honestly stand on either side but Katie called dibs. Danielle is so kind, thoughtful, and compassionate in so many aspects in her life and always brings a beautiful smile with her everywhere she goes! We are excited to share our special day with her!
Allison Cox
Bridesmaid
Meet Allison! Allison and Katie met in college through mutual friends and became closer as their undergraduate careers came to a close! Allison and Katie became roommates during Katie’s last semester at RU as an undergraduate student and the rest is history! Allison currently lives in Radford with her husband and 2 fur babies and is a special education teacher at Critzer Elementary School! Allison always brings the party and an awesome, playful spirit, we are so excited to share our day with her.
Randi Akers
Bridesmaid
Meet Randi! Randi and Katie’s friendship began on bus 58! Randi and Katie rode the bus together and soon became part of each other’s families. Randi currently lives in Dublin, Va. with her husband, 2 fur babies, and a sweet baby boy, Sam! Randi brings a kind heart, beautiful smile and light-hearted fun with her, everywhere she goes! We are so excited to share our special day with her!
Ashlea Watlet
Bridesmaid
Meet Ashlea! Ashlea and Katie met at work and quickly became best friends. Ashlea currently lives in Radford with her husband and 3 fur babies and is a mental health counselor at New River Valley Jail! Ashlea's caring and tender heart always shows up with her and shows throughout any interaction she has with others. We are so excited to share this special day with her!
Amanda D’Alessandro
Bridesmaid
Meet Amanda! Amanda and Katie were roommates for two years during their undergraduate careers at Radford University. Amanda's fun and loving spirit is always a joy to be around! Amanda currently works as a teacher's assistant in Henrico County, VA. and is planning to go back to school to get her special education degree. We are so blessed to be able to share this day with Amanda.
Katlyn Vaught
Bridesmaid
Meet Katlyn! Katlyn is Blake's older sister! Katlyn and Katie were in girl scouts together back in the day and Katlyn also rode the school bus together, as did Katie and Blake. Katlyn recently graduated from VT and is a Vet in Dublin, VA. Katlyn also recently just got married to Joe Vaught in June 2020! We are so blessed to spend this day with Katlyn!
Joe Vaught
Best Man
Meet Joe! Joe is Blake's (now) brother-in-law as of June 2020! Joe has been in Blake's life since he was young due to Joe and Katlyn dating for 7 years before tying the night! Joe currently works at the shop in Pulaski County, VA. Joe and Blake are best friends as well as family and we are so blessed to have Joe stand by Blake on our big day!
Ryan Spangler
Groomsman
Meet Ryan! Blake and Ryan have been friends for a long time, throughout school and into adulthood. Ryan and Blake enjoy a good golf game and video game session at any time throughout the week. Ryan currently works for Wolverine in Blacksburg, VA. Ryan is always there when we need him and we can't wait to share our day with him!
Gabe Walker
Groomsman
Meet Gabe! Gabe is Katie's younger brother and an admirer of Blake! Gabe is in 9th grade and plays AAU basketball. Anytime Gabe and Blake are together they have fun. Gabe holds a very special place in our hearts and we are beyond excited he is going to be standing next to Blake.
Caleb Akers
Groomsman
Meet Caleb! Caleb is such a blessing in our lives and has been for many years! Caleb and his beautiful wife Randi are recent parents to a handsome baby boy, Sam! Caleb currently works for Pulaski County School System as a maintenance worker. Caleb always shows up when he's needed and always provides a good laugh whenever he is around! We are so happy to share this day with Caleb!
James Watlet
Groomsman
Meet Jamie! Jamie came into our lives when Katie and Ashle became friends. Jamie and Blake immediately hit off and the rest is history! Jamie is so reliable and fun to be around that he have been taken into both families as if he was always there! Jamie and Ashlea will be married on August 22, 2020, and live in Radford, Va with their 3 fur babies! We are so ready to see Jamies awesome dance moves at the reception and hope yall stick around to dance with us!
Ben Saunders
Groomsman
Meet Ben! Ben and Blake have been friends since kindergarten! Ben and Blake spent most of their childhood at each others home! Ben currently works as a dispatch officer in Pulaski County and lives in Dublin, VA. with his girlfriend and sweet little babies! We are so excited to spend this special day with Ben and his beautiful family!