Wedding Party

Debbie Williams

Maid of Honor

I’m Debbie, the oldest of the three sisters, just 13 months ahead of Elizabeth. We’ve grown up sharing everything: clothes, childhood memories, and now a nonstop sister group chat that’s equal parts chaos and love. Being her big sister has been one of the best parts of my life (even when answering questions about car insurance or sending the password “one more time”).

Jeff Nelson

Best Man

I met George in 2001 through mutual friends at church, only to realize later we were both navigating the halls of Dallas Theological Seminary - clearly destined to be friends or at least co-survivors of Greek class. When I moved back to Dallas in 2008, our friendship really took off thanks to shared work frustrations, deep theological debates, and a mutual appreciation for good food that didn’t come from a seminary cafeteria.

Maria Givens

Matron of Honor

I’m Maria, the youngest of the Williams sisters. I do whatever Elizabeth and Debbie tell me to do - I’m never in charge. However, I do take credit for introducing Elizabeth to restaurant app reward programs, like Chick-fil-A, telling her if she’d like a tv show based on the number of characters, and being her go-to tech support.  Living in Dallas, my husband and I have had a front row seat to Elizabeth and George’s relationship - from the first date, where we were on “location tracking” duty, to George joining sibling Friday night hangs. I’m excited to continue to see God use them for His Kingdom!

Jay Caughron

Groomsman

I met George somewhere between 2001 and 2005. I don’t really recall because I’m a dude. I ask George if he remembered but he didn’t because he is also a dude. I am more confident that I met him in the singles group at our church, but I don’t actually remember the first time I met him or how we really bonded - see dude comment above. What I do remember is that we shared a passion for what Christ’s church is supposed to be and a deep knowledge of scripture. That was good because we disagreed on almost everything else. I was roommates with George for a time while I was going back to school. I helped him build a fence one time and it was great. Even though we disagree a lot - except for a lot of bible stuff - we have remained great friends. George is the closest thing to a brother I have ever had and he has been one of the most important people in my life. Maybe someday he will help me build a fence.

Kelly Baumgardner

Bridesmaid

Libby (not Elizabeth!:)) has been an important part of my life since high school. Back then, as a stroke of luck, she was my science lab partner, carried me in typing class, and got me through every brutal soccer practice! Libby is genuinely the kindest, most adventurous and extraordinary person I know. Although her adventures did land me in a death kayak in Venice, and then there were the ATVs with Brandy…. And then the time….NEVERMIND. You get the point!

William Clark III

Groomsman

Whitney Davis

Bridesmaid

Libby and I met in first grade and grew up only a few blocks away from each other. We were fast friends, bonding immediately over our love of pandas. Over the years, we navigated school together, grew in our faith together and formed an amazing friendship- one that has survived several friend faux pas on my part- but continues to be one of the strongest, most sisterly bonds I have outside of my family. I know I can rely on her honesty, loyalty, thoughtfulness and humor. She is a wonderful godmother to all 3 of my girls, all of whom have approved her marriage to George whole-heartedly.

Wallace Harris

Groomsman

Emily Eure

Bridesmaid

It’s hard to remember a time in my life when Libby wasn’t there. We grew up a couple blocks over from each other and met in 1st grade. I have fond memories of nonchalantly pushing her into hedges on our walk to middle school (she usually sprang back out with good grace), riding to high school with her and Debbie, rolling up with "Jesus Freak" blasting, and keeping in touch via chain emails throughout college. If I had to pick, I think Tim McGraw’s "Live Like You Were Dying" would be her theme song. Not just because she loves Tim or takes risks, not even because she always has her priorities straight, but because of the line, “And I became a friend a friend would like to have.” To me, that’s Libby. She is overwhelmingly gracious, forgiving, accountable, thoughtful, and funny. Over the past almost 40 years (!), she has been the truest friend I know. She has made my life richer by her presence and has made me better by her example. I couldn’t be more excited or honored to be part of her and George’s big day. Looking forward to all the fun times to come!

Samson Makonnen

Groomsman

Brandy Johnson

Bridesmaid

We met in 9th grade when one of us (our memories are a bit foggy) asked the other to move as we both wanted to sit beside Whitney. It may not have been love at first sight, but our friendship has turned into an integral relationship that provides honesty, laughter, and safety. I adore Libby for both her kindness and her fearlessness - the latter of which she wields in order to get me (and Kelly!) to do things we’d otherwise NEVER do… like zip lining down the middle of the world’s biggest cruise ship and driving ATVs at ridiculously high speeds though the Mexican jungle.

Jason Manning

Groomsman