Wedding Party
Gracie
Bride
Gracie is the bride! She is originally from Southern Illinois and moved to Florida with Kyle in 2021. She is currently pursuing a degree in Studio Art/Art Therapy at FSU. She is a jazz/blues/improv pianist that teaches piano locally and rescues all the animals when she can. She is a crazy coffee lady, loves her pitbull, cats, parrot, and many fish. She also enjoys traveling and going on fun adventures with Kyle.
Kyle
Groom
Kyle is the groom! Kyle is originally from Imperial, Missouri and moved to Florida with Gracie in 2021. He is graduating with his Bachelors in Computer Science and Mathematics from FSU in December of 2024 and pursuing a career in AI development/Data Science. He enjoys Aquarium-keeping, teaches programming classes at the local home school, and loves spending time with his fur-babies. He is an Eagle Scout, loves to hike, read, and play video games.
Kailey Fuqua
Maid of Honor
Kailey is the blonde to the brides brunette and a good friend of Kyle and Gracie. She is a local beauty guru in Panama City. Gracie and Kyle met her over three years ago at her salon. She enjoys spending time with her rescue doodle, Idgie, going to the beach, and paddle boarding and convincing the bride to go to the gym.
Denny Crooks
Best Man
Denny is a good friend of both Kyle and Gracie. He lived with Kyle their freshman year of college and later shared a townhouse with Kyle and Gracie in Panama City, FL. He finished his degree in Culinary Arts. In addition to cooking amazing meals he absolutely loves his Japanese Mini-Truck. The bride and groom have known Denny for over 3 years.
Elayna Hermanns
Bridesmaid
Elayna has been Gracie's friend since Kindergarten. They have kept in touch over the years and visit each other often. Elayna is currently studying Psychology at University of Illinois with a special interest in child psychology. She enjoys theatre, music, and the arts.
Justin Webb
Groomsman
Justin is Kyle's younger brother. Justin is currently studying at Jefferson Community College. He enjoys working out, video games, hanging out with the fur-babies, and hanging out with friends. Growing up, Kyle and Justin played sports and video games together and maintained their bond into adulthood.
Brenna Dougan
Bridesmaid
Brenna is the bride's thrifting bestie, they met while working together at Imos Pizza in Waterloo, IL. Brenna is now working as an instructor at a Martial Arts Studio teaching Karate to kids. She enjoys thrifting, her weenie dogs, and motor-cross.
Bryce Pettruci
Groomsman
Bryce and Kyle met at St. John Vianney High School in Kirkwood, MO and have known each other for several years. Bryce is a photographer and car technician. Bryce and Kyle often played online video games together and remained good friends after high school.
Simone
Dog of Honor
Simone is our dog child. She is in full support of our marriage and frankly believes we are a little behind since we have been co-parenting her for two years. She is in her terrible teens so please forgive her sass, it's probably chronic at this point.
Chris Cassity
Groomsman
Chris has been a good friend of Kyle and Gracie's since they moved to Florida. Chris is currently a PHD candidate at FSU studying Criminology. Chris enjoys the all you can eat buffet at Chow Won, cooking in his in-apartment smoker, and playing video games.
Aislyn Shartzer
Junior Bridesmaid
Aislyn is Gracie's younger sister. Aislyn is involved in Ken Po, Sea Cadets, and enjoys spending time with all of her animals.
Marly Sanders
Junior Bridesmaid
Marly is Gracie's younger sister. She is involved in softball, volleyball and loves hanging out with her dogs.
Addelyn Sanders
Junior Bridesmaid
Addelyn is Gracie's younger sister. She loves to dance, sing, and play softball!
Tyler Sanders
Junior Groomsmen
Tyler is Gracie's younger brother. He is a busy bee with sports and school and enjoys soccer, baseball, basketball, and flag football.
