Wedding Party
Lane Bailey
Maid of Honor
Sister of the Bride My sister Lane is incredibly creative, wise beyond her years, and the sole reason I have any semblance of fashion sense. She was the first person I called after my very first date with Elijah, and has cheered us on every step of the way! We share a love of vintage fashion and exploring historic mansions (often in the bitter-cold off-season!) There is no friend like your sister, who knows you so well and shares your childhood memories. Lane is one of the strongest people I know, and loves those around her with an unconditional love. I couldn't imagine planning this wedding without her design expertise, calm presence, and sense of humor! I'm so grateful and excited to have Lane as my Maid of Honor.
Kole Bailey
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Bride Kole was there the night Elijah and I met, and her first words to him were: "go dance with my sister, she's right over there." She quickly recognized that this guy was very interested in talking to her rather oblivious sister, and continually encouraged me throughout the evening "just keep talking to him." Kole is fiercely loyal and loves her family and friends deeply. Growing up with five years between us, we didn't often overlap friends or activities, so getting to both be engaged at the same time has been so special! With her straightforward approach, Kole has patiently and kindly supported me through many unlikely scenarios, and can make me laugh like no one else. I'm so very glad to have our "matchmaker" and sister as my Bridesmaid.
Adeline Walters
Bridesmaid
Sister of the Groom While I always knew I'd have both my sisters in my wedding, I always wondered if I'd have any future sisters-to-be that also would be a part of our special day. I'm so thankful that my future sister is Adeline! Growing up with two brothers is not for the faint of heart, and she did so with grace and grit. Getting to travel together this year in Colorado is such a special memory, and I love experiencing her witty sense of humor and kindness towards her friends and family each and every day. I'm so grateful to be gaining a sister like Adeline, and am honored to have her as my Bridesmaid!
Luke Walters
Best Man
Brother of the Groom Luke is the man who made me a big brother and it is with great joy that he is my best man. Being just 15 months apart we have lived most of our lives together, trying the same sports, sharing friends, and having our time at Liberty University overlap. While we may have our looks in common, our hobbies, passions, and interests have grown uniquely and beautifully different. What a gift it has been to see my little brother flourish into the man of God he is today, and I look forward to years to come with him as he will one day be the uncle to my future children.
Eli Pender
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom Eli is one of the few friends in my life that I can confidently say I have known for over a decade. We spent the majority of our upbringing at Northridge Church and have many stories and memories to enjoy together from those times and from the time our lives came back together post college. While it is not our parents’ blood that has made us brothers, we’ve been made so by the blood of Christ. Anyone would be hard pressed to find a truer, more faithful, and Jesus loving man than he. It is an honor that he would be one of my groomsmen.
Josh Hill
Groomsman
Friend of the Groom While Josh is a newer friend, I cherish him deeply. We met through a Bible study at Grace Road Church at the beginning of 2024, where he became a shining light and representation of Jesus and His love ever since. He is the like the big brother I never had, it is a joy that side by side we to get to share the Gospel, Christ, and His love with all of those around us. I look forward to the years to come as our friendship grows.
Dustin Dudek
Groomsman
Future Brother-in-Law of the Bride Dustin is my future brother in-law. While we haven’t gotten much time to know each other individually, I can clearly see that he is a man after God’s heart, of integrity, and true grit. He has worked hard to develop his career in its early stages and prepare a future for him, Kole (my future sister in-law), and the family they will continue to build together.