Emily & Dudley
Wedding Party
Morgan Kelly Collins
Matron of Honor
Morgan and Emily met in 8th grade in Ms. Escalante's Math class. Morgan and Emily became closer and closer throughout high school and their friendship was set to last forever when they reconnected in their sophomore year in college at UCA. Later they became roommates in 2014. During the summer 2020, Emily stood by Morgan's side while she married her sweet heart that Emily introduced to Morgan, Trent Collins.
Joshua Gerloff
Best Man
Josh and Dudley grew up going to school in Benton together and graduated high school together. Their junior year of UCA they began living together which went on for the next five years. Josh was around for the hard start of Emily and Dudley's relationship and saw how hard they fought to stay together. Josh and Emily didn't get along at first, but that faded away when she saw how much he was there for Dudley. After living together for so long, Josh and Dudley were the best of friends and the lasting bromance was solidified.
Stephani Long
Bridesmaid
Steph and Emily have known each other since going to school together in Greenwood, Arkansas. They became closer once they started playing soccer together in high school. Steph went off to college in Florida at the beginning of her undergraduate career, whereas Emily went to UCA. Steph joined Emily at UCA in 2014 during their sophomore year. The debate has taken place amongst them multiple times as to where their friendship really began. The discussion on when their relationship had officially began, but now, Emily knows that Steph would do anything for her. Emily recently went to surprise Steph in Colorado when she didn't feel well, because Emily knew that Stephani Long would do the same for her.
Trenton Collins
Groomsman
Trent and Dudley found themselves falling into a whirlwind of a bromance, completely unexpected and thrust upon them by their partner's friendship. These gentlemen have worked closely together to make sure that they do not come home to a new dog or goat farm and look out for each other often relevant to that aspect. Trent has always been what Dudley call's a man's man, with his farm boy strength and his willingness to help others through the car and building skills that he has acquired over time. Trent was introduced to his wife by Emily, not long after Emily and Dudley started dating. The two relationships grew alongside each other, and Dudley stood in support by Trent's side during the his wedding.
Carolyn Cobb
Bridesmaid
Emily personally enjoys the story of the friendship the develop between her and Carolyn. Carolyn practically pursued Emily as though trying to court her. In Spanish class during their freshman year at UCA Carolyn walked into the classroom, marched up to the back row in the middle, and sat next to Emily. Carolyn not only benefited by finding a life friend but also helping her pass Spanish. The next year Carolyn recognized Emily in their behavioral psychology class. They spent the next two semesters as workout buddies in developing a strong friendship!
Jared Whitmire
Groomsman
Jared was the roommate that Dudley, Emily, and Josh kept around for entertainment. Jared was always a hard worker and put the rest of the roomies to shame. He shared a fierce love of dogs, video games, and being weird with the boys. Marshall (Emily and Dudley's first dog) knew that when Jared came home that his time would be reserved by Jared holding him for the next half an hour. Jared, we can only hope to share a love in this marriage that is as strong as your love for peanut butter.