Wedding Party
Makayla Bailey
Maid of Honor
Makalya is Nicole's best friend that she met in 2015 at Marshall University their freshman year. Makayla thankfully shared her family with Nicole since she was so far from home. It wasn't long before Nicole thought of the Bailey's and Sheppard's as her own family. They graduated undergrad as exit buddies, celebrated each other finishing graduate school and have spent every special moment in their lives since 2015 together. Nicole could not imagine marrying the man she loves without her best girl next to her.
Jesse Mills
Man of Honor
Jesse and Nicole met in middle school but became best friends in high school. They became each other's chosen family and inseparable though no one could understand how. They are total opposites, but Nicole soon learned that Jesse was just like her brother Jimmy. Jimmy and Jesse were fire and gasoline but unstoppable fun together. Nicole and Jesse managed to stay best friends when high school ended and they took two totally different roads. Jesse has been a constant in Nicole's life for at least 12 years and earned his best friend title as well as his Man of Honor title.
Danielle Robbins
Matron of Honor
Danielle and Nicole met in the 4th grade and solidified their friendship when Danielle's Mom became their school bus driver. They spent countless hours running barefoot in the yard with a water hose for fun. They have been the best of friends going on 18 years now. Through almost all of grade school, college, multiple children, and so many life events, Nicole has been lucky enough to keep someone so special to her so close. The memories between these two are definitely infinite and they continue to make so many more.
Morgan Henderson
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Nicole met during Nicole's freshman year at Marshall University. Nicole was recruited into a business fraternity that Morgan was the president of. Morgan soon became Nicole's big in the fraternity and their amazing friendship blossomed from there. Morgan was Nicole's role model all through college due to how amazing of a leader and person she proved to be every day. Though they don't get to see each other much, they always pick up where they left off. It is a true honor for Nicole to have someone so important in her life to be standing next to her on such a big day.
Jessica McCollum
Bridesmaid
Nicole and Jessica lived across the street from each other since they were 4 and 5 years old. They did absolutely everything together spending many weekends playing with dolls, running ditches in the neighborhood, church camps and snacking on pizza rolls and hot cheetos while playing video games. Over the years, no matter what the circumstances these two have always managed to stay in contact and be a part of each other's lives. Nicole is overly excited to have a childhood friend like Jessica next to her on her wedding day.
Lexie McGraw
Bridesmaid
Lexie and Nicole met through their dad's friendship but formed one of their own over time. After high school, they grew much closure spending weekends and holidays together as family. They have been lucky enough to share memories such as prom, graduations, children being born, and many may holiday celebrations. They were lucky to have grown up together and been able to experience life together. Nicole couldn't imagine such an important event without Lexie by her side.
Brandon Elliott
Best Man
Brandon and Justin met while working at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, West Virginia. They became fast friends realizing how similar they were and how good they were at playing baseball with hospital supplies while "working". From goofing off at work together, going to the Barcade on the weekends, and so-called golfing the two were inseparable. Brandon earned his spot not only as best friend and brother, but also as Best Man.
Jonny Chinn
Groomsman
Jonny is Justin's oldest brother. Being so many years apart, Justin and Jonny grew much closer when they were older. Jonny taught Justin how to be a big brother, and the art of being carefree and not letting the little things bother him in life. Justin always looked up to the way Jonny puts so much emphasis on family and work ethic, so he has done his best to do the same. Jonny was always a great role model to Justin and helped form him into the man he is today. Justin can't wait to have his brother next to him on his special day.
Matt Chinn
Groomsman
Matt is Justin's second oldest brother. Growing up Matt taught Justin the tougher lessons in life and how to properly stand up for himself when needed. Matt has made Justin proud watching him grow through the years with his developing career and strong family values. Justin learned from Matt the strength it takes to be such a strong family man while continuing to work on yourself. Justin is blessed to have his brother next to him on his wedding day.
Brandon Miller
Groomsman
Brandon is one of Nicole's oldest friends that moved out to Colorado after high school. Brandon and Justin got to know each other on Justin and Nicole's first trip to Colorado. Justin learned that him and Brandon shared the same love of tormenting and giving Nicole a hard time. Brandon shared stories of Nicole and him growing up and Justin got to learn more about his fiancé while growing closer to someone she considers a brother.
Dakota Robbins
Groomsman
Dakota and Justin met when Justin attended the Robbin's wedding shower. This was the perfect place for the two to meet considering the shenanigans that happens at these events. Dakota and Justin laughed and cut up while watching Nicole and Danielle did the same. Since then, Justin has had the chance to watch Dakota become a dad and swap HVAC stories since they are in the same line of work. The Robbin's have always been significant in Nicole's life and now they are just as significant in Justin's.
Will Saunders
Groomsman
Justin and Will met through Nicole when Justin moved to Mississippi. Will and Justin are what most would consider fire and the wrong kind of extinguisher. They get into trouble, laugh about it, and somehow they manage to get out of it with no assistance from each other. The bond between these two is obvious and stems from a place of respect and enjoying each other's company. Justin wouldn't know what to do without Will there to cut up on his wedding day.