Amanda & George
Wedding Party
Berna Williams
Matron of Honor
Little B and Coop were randomly assigned as suitemates during Freshmen year of college at JMU. Sharing a space with five other women (three total Amanda’s) was no small task. Bonding over their love of rap, rotisserie chicken, and Forever 21 (now more like Nordstrom) – it was only time before they roomed again in Charleston where these epic, Trio-filled summers lead into a the most amazing, lifelong friendship. Every girl needs a friend like Berna - hilarious, selfless and just incredible. Berna lives in Mt. Pleasant with her husband Chad and two adorable children, Beckham and Jagger. Amanda would ultimately be there on the night that Berna met her husband - taking their very first picture! Berna is most likely to grab a tambourine, pull out some shades and win a dance off at the wedding.
George M. Ray
Best Man
George M. is the O.G. (Original George). Currently living near Athens with George's mom, Patsy, "Big George" is most likely to be volunteering to wrangle grandkids Ruby and Bobby during the wedding reception.
Emily Cooper
Bridesmaid
While they share a sisterly love like no other, Amanda and Emily couldn’t have been any more different growing up. While Emily was the exceptional dancer, artist and free-spirit, Amanda was the goody-goody, sports-playing, clean nerd who couldn’t draw a rectangle. Amanda was known to pick on her sister and might have even cut her hair (very short) as a kid, but thankfully Emily forgave her! It is always an Amanda roast at every holiday amongst the Cooper siblings! Emily lives in Denver and tours the country showcasing her amazing artistry capabilities. Emily is most likely to start a live painting at the wedding reception.
Ben Massengill
Chief Groomsman
Ben and George met at Georgia Tech and were roommates after graduation. Currently living in Atlanta, Ben is most likely to be listening to an NPR podcast whilst transitioning between wedding festivities.
Darcy Fowler
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Darcy met on the CAT bus during Transfer Orientation when Amanda transferred to Clemson University – Go Tigers! Darcy was (and is) the sweetest soul, bringing so much comfort to Amanda during a stressful start at a new school. They also realized that they were neighbors – complete fate! The two shared many Grey’s Anatomy parties, kickball games and were known to frequent the Cooper library (no relation) and coffee shops to study the night away. Darcy lives in Indiana with her husband Darby and their three children – Svana -Lynn, Aria and Kip. Darcy is most likely to request frozen wine (hello, NC wineries) and wear a fur from Minnesota while singing Frozen at the wedding.
Spencer Farmery
Groomsman
Spencer and George met at Georgia Law, where they were both members of Section Z ("Saving the best for last."). Currently living in Decatur with wife Alyson, Spencer is most likely to save George if any sports trivia comes up at the altar.
Austin Goethe
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Austin were sorority sisters (KD) at Clemson, meeting through Austin’s big sis, Katherine. She is the most adorable southern belle (get it from her mama) around who always lightens up a room and makes everyone around her smile! Austin and Coop have shared a love for reality TV, Hocus Pokus, Halloween costumes, monograms, oyster shooters, and were Clemson tailgate partners in crime. She would join the 1105 club in 2009. Austin lives in Summerville, SC with her husband Justin and adorable daughter, Tallulah. Aussie is most likely to shag dance and start a Kappa Delta candle pass at the wedding.
Scott Lovejoy
Groomsman
Scott and George met at Georgia Tech when they were mutually blocked from bodypainting before a Yellow Jacket football game (for which the universe remains thankful). Currently living in Richmond, Virgina, with wife Lily, Scott is most likely to ask the reception band if they know any Animal Collective.
Katie Herbert
Bridesmaid
While Amanda and Katie would frequent the same circles at Clemson, it wasn’t until their time at the Medical University of South Carolina where their friendship would bloom. Both had signed up for the CLARION (yes, officially in all caps) Competition – a national case competition, otherwise the NERD OLYMPICS. Prepping millions of hours lead to a school win, but sadly nothing at nationals. That’s okay – nothing a few tears and a Mall of America trip couldn’t fix. The two are known to talk each other out of buying unneeded things while sharing cat memes. Katie lives in Durham, NC and will most likely to bring her cat and help the bride manage her blood pressure (it’s okay – she’s a doctor) at the wedding.
Greg O'Neil
Groomsman
Greg and George met at work when they were both unknowingly deployed on a three-week document review in North Fort Lauderdale (read: no beach in sight). Currently living in Atlanta with wife Catalina, Greg is most likely to help plan and execute a surprise proposal in Rockefeller Center at Christmas (including throwing jabs with Catalina to get the perfect camera angle).
Katherine Kacinko
Bridesmaid
Amanda and K-Rich were also sorority sisters at Clemson University in the same pledge class. Through a sea of 150 Kappa Deltas, their souls would connect when Katherine offered to let Amanda borrow an outfit for a Rush event – since the once tomboy had nothing to wear. Little did she know that she would be dressing Amanda for every occasion from the Clemson Homecoming Pageant (Mama June) to helping her find a wedding dress to…eternity! From living at the 1105 until now, the two often share wine, Belk sales, and can be spotted at Clemson games. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her husband Brian. Katherine is most likely to start the Clemson Fight Song or try to reenact her bouquet toss at the wedding.
Kyle Shaugnessy
Groomsman
Kyle and George met at Georgia Law, another member of Section Z. Currently living in Tucker with wife Kelly, Kyle is most likely to pick up where Spencer leaves off on sports trivia--and every other topic (except the classics--Kelly handles that).
Lauren Levenson
Bridesmaid
LJ and Amanda were also in the same Kappa Delta pledge class at Clemson and LJ would ultimately become one of the 1105 crew amigas. Amanda remembers meeting LJ at an SAE party and feeling so intimidated because LJ was so insanely hip/popular – but upon first introduction to her… it was LOVE. One of the most down-to-earth, hilarious girls you will ever meet! They would go on to be inseparable with a love for nutrition, boutique shopping, interpretive dancing and even taking lead roles in the KD Grease skit. LJ lives in Portsmouth, NH with her husband Jake. LJ is most likely to rap “Gangster’s Paradise” or make her entrance on skis at the wedding.
Gordon Van Remmen
Groomsman
Gordon and George met and shared the most desirable library table at Georgia Law (but were miraculously not in the same section). Gordon currently lives in Atlanta and is most likely to destroy his shirt at the reception.
Rebekkah Merrell
Bridesmaid
Rebekkah was also a sorority sister at Clemson and was actually in Amanda’s SET team – basically Amanda was one of the mother hens for KD. Their friendship would continue to Charleston where they would both be at MUSC at the same time. From trips to see the Tigers play, Charleston Fashion Week, Anthropologie sales, New Year’s Eve and slumber parties, these two always know how to have a good time with all the wine! She is an amazing friend who keeps Amanda in check, making half of her life decisions. She lives in Asheville, NC. Rebekkah is most likely to check your teeth (don’t worry – she’s a dentist) or floss (both dance and tooth care) at the wedding.
Michael Warwick
Groomsman
Michael and George met at Georgia Tech where they plotted to overthrow the [student] government. Currently living in Glen Allen, Virgina, with wife Melissa and daugther Emily, Michael is most likely to be tracking the family pro golf pool during the ceremony.
Janice Metallo
Bridesmaid
Janice and Amanda met freshmen year of HS (20 years ago!) through a mutual friend, Emma. Going through HS was tough, but Janice (one of the JAJA crew) made awkward years so easy because she is such an amazing, genuine person and friend! From eating everything in sight (hello, metabolism) to throwing SpongeBob parties and dreaming about horses, the two always shared so many laughs. Not only would Janice go prom dress shopping with JAJA, but she also was there when Amanda found her dress! Janice lives in Birmingham, Alabama with her husband David and their precious daughter, Evelyn. Janice is most likely to ride in on a stallion or pull out embarrassing HS yearbooks at the wedding.
Morgan Wolfe
Groomsman
Morgan and George met at Georgia Tech and were roommates in the strategically-chosen largest apartment rooms on campus. Currently living in Fort Collins, Colorado, Morgan is most likely to want to do pool tricks during wedding party photos.
Jessica Wypij
Bridesmaid
Jessi and Amanda also met through a mutual friend, Emma, during their freshmen year of HS. Nicknamed “Perfect,” (also a JAJA) Jessi always had the best grades, biggest heart, best hair, still hasn’t aged at all and she is a special education teacher (hello, angel!). The two, along with Janice, would have almost every IB (NERD) class together and spend every second at the mall or just goofing off. She is such a sweetie and lives in Delevan, NY with her husband Josh and their three beautiful daughters – Adalyn, Audrey and Arden. Jessi is most likely to compare the wedding buffet to Prosser’s BBQ, and request Chick-fil-a and high school throwbacks at the wedding.
Harry Woodworth
Groomsman
Harry and George met at Georgia Tech when Harry provided the baseball jerseys for their senior public policy project team. Currently living in Roswell with wife Annie and daughter Charlotte, Harry is most likely to get behind the bar and show the bartender how to make a proper martini (FYI--it's just gin).