Wedding Party
Emma Longyear
Maid of Honor
Emma is the sister of the bride!! They are 3 years apart and grew up as dancers. They both attend(ed) Indiana State University and enjoy camping, going to church, and walking around Target for things they don't need!
Jillian Turner
Bridesmaid
Jillian and the bride have been friends since 7th grade! The bride moved away and they reconnected their freshman year of the college. They were roommates all 4 years and have lived together after college as well! They joke that they could not be more different as people and are the definition of "opposites attract" lol!
Payton Vallee
Bridesmaid
Payton and the bride met their freshman year of college at Indiana State where they were both Presidential Scholars. Toward the end of the their freshman year they were looking for roommates and last minute decided to sign the contract to live together. Payton, Jillian, and the bride have lived together for 3 years and have lived together post college as well!
Lillyan Dickerson
Bridesmaid
Lillyan and the bride met when Lillyan was touring colleges and came to Indiana State for an Honors Preview day. The bride was speaking on the panel and mentioned that she was a dancer on the Spirit Squad. Lillyan ended up trying out and making the team where they danced together for 2 years. They walked to weights together at 6:10am and hung out a lot outside of practice.
Raygen Stewart
Bridesmaid
Raygen has been a part of the bride’s life since she was just 5 years old. As the daughter of the bride’s older brother, Andrew, she’s grown up alongside the family and shares a special bond with the bride. Raygen is the older sister of Emersyn, the flowergirl and Daisy's (the bride and groom's dog) escort!
Emersyn Longyear
Daisy's Escort and Flower Girl
Emersyn is the niece of the bride-daughter of the bride's older brother, Andrew. Emersyn loves all sports and Disney World (just like the bride and groom!) Emersyn is the younger sister of Raygen, a bridesmaid. She will be escorting the bride and groom's dog, Daisy, down the aisle!
Dylan Hagemeier
Best Man
The groom and Dylan have known each other for years, starting with youth sports and have grown into best friends. They have played multiple sports together, including football and baseball. They grew close in high school and have pretty much been inseparable since. They lived together for 4 years at Indiana State where they got their bachelor degrees, and these days they stay close as golfing buddies and see each other every chance they get. You could say they have been friends since birth considering they actually have the same birthday!
Jason Holt
Groomsman
Jason is the groom's oldest brother and although not super close growing up, they have built their relationship in recent years. Jason and the groom have enjoyed traveling to Gulf Shores throughout the years, and most recently have been able to share golfing as a hobby. The groom has always admired Jason’s natural talent for music and art. Jason actually gave the groom his first guitar to start learning on (someday lol).
David Holt
Groomsman
David is the middle brother out of the 3 Holt boys. David and the groom have been close throughout their whole childhood. They have been able to travel together and share many experiences together such as vacationing in Gulf Shores and getting to explore the Smoky Mountains in Gatlinburg. Luckily, every time the groom needs something fixed on his truck, David is there to save the day and take care of it. The groom was able to sponsor David on his Walk to Emmaus and looks up to him as a big brother.
Evan Rogers
Groomsman
Evan and the groom met at Indiana State where they were both Insurance and Risk Management majors. Although 2 years older the groom, they grew close over the short 2 years they had together in school. Evan hosted Bible studies weekly that the groom attended which solidified their friendship. Throughout those years they were able to travel the country together, compete on intramural basketball teams and worship Jesus together. Interestingly enough, Evan married his wife Macy at Whippoorwill Hill too!
Keagan Thomas
Groomsman and Officiant
Keagan and the groom have grown up in the same town and attended church together growing up. They also grew close playing football, baseball, and basketball in high school. Outside of school they have both been involved in Walk to Emmaus and Bible studies together. The groom has always looked up to Keagan due to his boldness in his faith and his leadership ability. The groom was fortunate enough to have been baptized by Keagan at Bicknell Methodist Church, where Keagan is the pastor. Keagan will also be officiating our wedding!
