Wedding Party
Payton Blanchette
Maid of Honor
Payton and Emily met on the Queen Creek High School pom team and have been inseparable ever since. From pep rallies and football games to life’s biggest milestones, their friendship has always been filled with love and laughter! In a sweet twist of fate, Payton is engaged to Carson’s Best Man, Peyton! They’ll be saying “I do” this coming spring and we could not be more excited for our best friends! #matchmakers
Peyton Holyoak
Best Man
Peyton and Carson met in junior high. Peyton played high school baseball with Carson, they were both catchers, through hard days on the field they became best friends. Peyton is engaged to Emily’s maid of honor Payton Blanchette. Peyton is an avid golfer, and enjoys carrying Carson in two man scrambles constantly.
Elaine Brook
Bridesmaid
Elaine and Emily first became friends through dance, where they spent countless hours in the studio and on stage together. What started as a shared love of performing quickly turned into a lifelong friendship full of laughter, adventures, and endless support. Elaine has always been by Emily’s side—and now Emily is so excited to have her by her side on the wedding day too!
Gabe Heitz
Groomsman
Gabriel and Carson played youth baseball, and caught together at Queen Creek High School. Gabriel taught Carson a lot in their three years together and is a large reason why Carson had to opportunity to play college baseball. Carson and Gabriel lived together after high school, and had lots of fun moments. Gabriel remains as one of Carson’s closest friends.
Natalee Robinson
Bridesmaid
Natalee and Emily friendship started as a connection through Carson and his friend Truitt, and quickly turned into a genuine and lasting friendship of their own. Life has brought them even closer over the years, especially with the sweetest new addition: Natalee and Truitt’s baby boy, Chance! Emily and Carson are honored to be his godparents, making this friendship feel even more like family. Emily is so excited to have Natalee standing by her side to celebrate this next chapter!
Truitt Robinson
Groomsman
Truitt and Carson met as little kids. Truitt and Carson played T-Ball against each other, and after Truitt told Carson’s father about how he doesn’t play football with Carson at recess and a stern talking to, Truitt and Carson became friends in kindergarten. Truitt is married to Emily’s bridesmaid Natalee. Carson and Emily are the godparents to truitt and Natalee’s son Chance.
Hannah Flogstad
Bridesmaid
Hannah is Emily’s cousin and someone who has shared countless family memories over the years. From sleepovers and spring break trips to late-night talks Emily and Hannah have shared so many special memories over the years. Hannah’s caring heart brings joy to everyone around her, and the bride is so grateful to have her by her side on such an important day.
Ryan Dobbs
Groomsman
Ryan Dobbs is Carson’s friend and role model. Carson strives to achieve Ryan’s good looks and great attitude. Ryan is kind, funny and amazing person to be around. Ryan and Carson also played youth baseball together but bonded closely through their time played under Mikel Moreno. Ryan took Carson under his wing and kept him on the straight and narrow so he did not end up a loser.
Natasha Bembridge
Bridesmaid
Natasha may be Carson’s little sister, but over the past five years she’s become like a sister to Emily too. From helping her get ready for every school dance to cheering her on through life’s big moments, Emily has loved watching Natasha grow up into the amazing young woman she is today. Their bond is filled with laughter, love, and sisterhood, and Emily couldn’t imagine saying “I do” without Natasha by her side.
Nomar Bustamante
Groomsman
Nomar and Carson met playing under coach Mikel Moreno and the Queen Creek High School baseball program. Nomar and Carson lived very close to each other, and Nomar spent plenty of year picking Carson up to drive him to practice and activities, even before he had his license. Nomar are a hard working man and is one the the main individuals that instilled that work ethic in his life. Nomar is a charming young man and is looking for a charming young woman to call his own.
Morgan McGowan
Bridesmaid
Morgan may be Emily’s cousin, but she has always felt more like a little sister. Emily has loved watching her grow up! One of the sweetest full-circle moments was being a bridesmaid in Morgan’s mom’s (Emily’s cousin Alicia’s) wedding when she was younger—and now it’s even more special to have Morgan standing by her side on her own big day.
Jackson Smolke
Groomsman
Jackson is Emily's little brother. He is a growing up to be a great kid. Carson feels so blessed to have someone to call his little brother. Carson has loved the time he has spent with Jackson bonding over baseball, and whatever else has grew Jackson’s interest over the year. Jackson will be a great brother law, even if he believes Geno is the best third baseman in baseball.