Rachel & Trevor
Wedding Party
Courtney Eckenrode
Maid of Honor
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: Middle school Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Prague & Croatia trip ‘18 Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Kindhearted, intelligent, and loyal Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Chick-fil-A Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Always say goodnight & don’t ever go to bed upset!! And don’t share a closet. :)
Jordan Gillette-Biggs
Matron of Honor
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: When mom brought him home from the hospital! Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: Our entire childhood was pretty phenomenal! Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Goofy, compassionate, and thinker Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Fajitas Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Listen, compromise, and if you put God first everything genuinely falls into place!
Baylee Barger
Bridesmaid
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: He was #blessed with my presence when our parents brought me home from the hospital Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: Trevor constantly scaring me throughout our childhood Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Quiet, funny, and strong Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: Donate to the homeless youth of America..... then by a car :) Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Communicate! Communicate! Communicate! Make time for each other! Don’t be afraid to walkway & take a breather if you aren’t getting anywhere in an argument.
Caitlin Bresnahan
Bridesmaid
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: Rachel and I met in ninth grade! Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: I’ve always loved the times where I would go to Rachel’s house and we would talk in her living room with her family. She is the best confidant and understands me better than anyone. Also, who can resist Wendy’s jambalaya, crumb cake, or cookies?! Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Thoughtful, generous, and dependable Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Always respect each other. Respect the other’s feelings, opinions, etc. Even when arguing, speak kindly to one another because you two are equals.
Kelly Murphy
Bridesmaid
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: 7th grade Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: First sleepover - dropping dumbbells on her bedroom floor Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Driven, compassionate, and loyal Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: Mind reading Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: The answer is always "Yes ma'am"
Aubrey Mushinski
Bridesmaid
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: Rachel and I both went to Texas #HookEm & we were in the same sorority! Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Living together our last two years of college! We always had fun & most importantly made sure our fridge was stocked with ice cream Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Generous, Kind, and Sincere Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: Time Travel Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Always be a Team and see the best in each other! I have always liked the quote: "It's you and me vs. the problem. Not you vs. me"
Lauryn Overhultz
Bridesmaid
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: I met Rachel through sorority Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Friday morning Chick-fil-A runs after a fun night out Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Dedicated, Compassionate, and Loving Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: Invisibility, for sure Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Continue to choose each other, even when you're angry.
Catherine Read
Bridesmaid
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: Bride - In college #hookemforever Groom - Bumble (sneak peak for my speech) Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Attending a Lil Pump concert in Punta Cana & most of college hehe ily Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Generous, driven, and gorgeous Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: I’d like to say donuts but I’ll go with Mexican food because my mom said donuts aren’t “sustainable” Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: You’re on the same team so if you’re in an argument, no one is winning and no one is losing - you’re both losers.
Morgan Routh
Bridesmaid
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: Mrs. Nowlin’s 4th grade class! Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Eating a gratuitous amount of cheese on the last night of our trip to Amsterdam. Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Generous, bighearted, and beautiful Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: Take my friends to a delicious dinner and night out Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Try to have a laugh together at least once a day
Maddie White
Bridesmaid
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: I met Rachel in 7th grade when the Fab 4 was invented with the burn book. Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Mrs. Wendy and Mr. Lee letting us have a food fight in their driveway the summer before 8th grade. Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Determined, selfless, and compassionate Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: The ability to eat whatever I want without gaining weight Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Never go to bed mad at each other.
Tanner Gillette
Best Man
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: Birth Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: High School Football Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Passionate, stubborn, and creative Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Peanut butter Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Speak each other’s love languages
Hunter Akers
Groomsman
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: 7th grade. He just moved into town. He was introduced to me by a mutual friend and I instantly knew we’d be great friends. Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: Staying the night with Trevor and his family during the weekend so we could travel together for basketball tournaments. Of course we would always stay up too late and eat a ton of sweets so by the time morning came around we felt terrible. Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Stoic, intelligent and caring Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: To not change. They’re already wonderful towards each other and for each other.
Brock Barger
Groomsman
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: Married his sister Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: Any golf day Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Funny, messy, and caring Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: Buy a new truck Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: The woman is always right
Alan Biggs
Groomsman
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: When I started dating/married his sister. Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: Losing to him in golf or watching him play football or playing inappropriate card games with the family Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Funny, quiet, and smart Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: Keep my wife from spending it all Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Groom listen more, Bride talk less
Nicole Duffy
Groomswoman
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: Trevor and I met in middle school after his family moved to Austin. Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: In 11th grade we had to do a group project on The Great Gatsby. We made a movie about the characters in the book on the show The Bachelor. Trevor played Tom and really thrives as an actor. Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Sporty, sassy and studious Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Mac and Cheese Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Listen to Rachel!
Matthew Fletcher
Groomsman
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: I was born. Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: When she left for college. Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Brunette, accountant, tall Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: Buy food Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Don't do it.
Ian Lazarus
Groomsman
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: I went to high school with Trevor. Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: All the locker room shenanigans! Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Tall, Handsome, and Humble Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: TELEPORTATION Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Always give each other a good morning kiss :)
Bret Plymire
Groomsman
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: Playing football throughout middle school & HS Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: When we coached our powder puff teams to dominate 2 years in a row. (Not a brag, just facts) Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Smokeshow, caring, and funny Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: Quit my job Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: To always remember you both are a team!!
Jake Wisdom
Groomsman
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: I was forced to meet the groom. Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: When we were kids I hit another cousin in the face because he was hitting Trevor with a plastic golf club. Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Madly insanely beautiful Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: Hire a lawyer Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: To remember that all stresses are just that. What really matters in life is each other.
Blakely Biggs
Flower Girl
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: I met Uncle Tata in the hospital under heavy sedation Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: Snuggle time Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Big, comfy, and funny Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Avocados Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Be sweet and come to terms with the fact that I’m going to steal the show!
Baylor Biggs
Ring Bearer
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: When I was born! Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: When TaTa lets me do whatever I want! Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Strong, funny, and pushover Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: I’d buy an elephant! Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: When you’re ready, make me some cousins to play with, but never forget who is number one.. (me, duh)
Esther Thomas
Ceremony Reader
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: Technically TWHS. More importantly best freshmen roommate ever!!! Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Putting down pints of Bluebell and laughing at Vines until we couldn’t breathe Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Smart, kind, and fun Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: Healing Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Never go to bed angry
Sarah McAdams
Ceremony Reader
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: Hardin House freshman year!! Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Honestly study nights at the AXO house sophomore year :-) Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Beautiful, smart and selfless Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: Super stretchy (like elasti-girl from Incredibles) so I can reach stuff on the top shelf Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: “Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves.” Romans 12:10
Emily Prather
Ceremony Reader
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: I am dating the bride’s brother! Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Trip to Gulf Shores with Rachel & her friends! Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Rachel is influential, driven, and inclusive Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: To fly or magically make French fries appear. Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Don’t fight about it now if it won’t matter in 5 years.
Chandler Cherry
Reception Speaker
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: I technically met the Bride on Instagram freshman year, but became friends through mutual friends, and technically met the Groom on Bumble :) Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: With the Bride - I think Vegas, at the Chain Smokers when she rallied thru having the flu (really was the mask trendsetter before the Rona) With the Groom - swiping right on Trev Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Witty, beautiful, and intelligent Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Well I am not married to be giving advice but I’d say communication is key!
Casey Stokes
Usher
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: Rachel is my cousin Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: To pick just a single one is difficult. Having a closet club at Mimi camp. Days in Rosemary beach on the fun station and at the Sugar Shack. Making an elaborate play for the family on Christmas Eve. Oh and our time as camp counselors praying for Jeremy to be born so that we could leave. just to name a few... Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Leader, compassionate, and intelligent Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: In all relationships it’s easy to become single sided in thought, so always practice empathy.
Kyle King
Usher
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: She is my cousin Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: When the cousins went to Florida. Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Hardworking, caring, and kind Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Gumbo Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Don’t take your frustrations out on each other
Blake Gardner
Usher
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: The Groom is my cousin Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: My favorite memories go back to the legendary "knee football" games at our grandparents' home in Brownsville, TX. Such a weird game of mini football we came up with, but with two sets of brothers going at it, it was always competitive. Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Sarcastic, strong, and goofy Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: As an old marriage veteran of 10 months now, my advice would be to make it a point to encourage each other every day in some way, shape or form.
Grant Gardner
Usher
Q: How did you meet the Groom? A: Cousin of the Groom, so pretty early in life Q: Favorite memory with the Groom? A: The many late nights we have spent playing dominos Q: Describe the Groom using three adjectives. A: Funny, competitive, and entertaining Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: No Q: If you could have any super power, what would it be? A: Flying for sure Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Look for the positives in every situation
Meghan King
Greeter
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: We’re cousins! Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Mimi camp when we were little Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Leader, beautiful, and sincere Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: Mimi's Gumbo Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Find a way to make each other smile each day!
Jeremy King
Greeter
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: She was with me when I was born (my cousin) Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Playing UNO together Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Nice, caring, and fun Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: What is the first thing you would do if you won the lottery? A: Give money to charity Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Even though how bad things get, you should always keep going
Louis
Dog of Honor
Q: How did you meet the Bride? A: When my mom picked me up from the airport! Q: Favorite memory with the Bride? A: Walks! Fetch! Snuggles! Q: Describe the Bride using three adjectives. A: Snuggly, fun, and a sucker (for my puppy eyes) Q: Do you think the Groom will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: Do you think the Bride will cry during the ceremony? A: Yes Q: If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, what would it be? A: PEANUT BUTTER Q: What is your one piece of marriage advice for the Bride and Groom? A: Make sure there's always still room for me in the bed!!