Wedding Party
Ashlynn Sell
Maid of Honor
Ashlynn is my life long best friend and practically my little sister. We have been best friends for probably about 16 or 17 years now which is insane. She's the first to know about anything crazy or amazing going on in my life. She always backs me up and she makes sure to let me know when I’m wrong (which is a great thing and I need it). She has the most genuine heart. She is so funny. She never meets a stranger. She is so good with people. If I needed her to, I know she’d hop on a flight in a second if I needed her to. She is seriously the kind of friend everyone should have but not everyone is blessed with them. Who knew the 3rd grader and the 6th grader in competitive cheer would make the best of friends. I can’t imagine a better little sister! I love you Ashlynn!
Caden Howard
Best Man
Caden Matthew Howard is my brother and best friend. He is a smart and hardworking individual. He has the ability to make any room start rolling with laughter with ease. Caden visited me many times in college, even attending some of my baseball games. He wrestled in college at Drury and was very successful. Now he is studying to become a chiropractor, and it coaching wrestling at our old high school. My favorite memory with Caden is when he invited me to the Drury athletics auction (mainly to carry him in bags) and we came home with a whiskey barrel in the back of his Nissan Sentra (Do not ask Questions). I am proud to have him on my party as my Best Man, as he is and always will be my best friend and brother.
Olivia Dowdy
Bridesmaid
Olivia has been my best friend for well over a decade. I bet you’ve probably seen some of our funny videos we’ve made over the years. She has the sweetest most caring heart. She’ll be there for you for anything. She is very creative and talented. She is one of the funniest people I know. She understands me in a way a lot of people don’t. She is always down for a late night adventure and late nights usually mean I’m gonna come home with my stomach hurting from laughing so hard. She’s down to go on an adventure and get lost cause it just makes it more of an adventure. She knows all of my lows and highs. Olivia I love you to the moon and back. I couldn’t imagine my life without you.
Ryan Henn
Groomsman
Ryan Henn is an amazing friend. Although I have not known him my whole life... He has known me for his whole life. He is extremely intelligent and caring to everyone around him. I am blessed to call him a friend, because when you call him he always takes the time to catch up. He currently is in Med school at KU. My favorite memory with him is playing hot wheels in his basement before elementary school and then eating chocolate chip pancakes. I am honored to call Ryan one of my best friends and am glad to have him as a groomsman.
Brianna Bunkelman
Bridesmaid
Bri is the sweetest, and kindest, and most genuine person ever. We have gone from cheer besties, to college roomies(best roommate ever btw), to well the whole time we were always and will always be life long best friends. From late night adventures, to our moms making us leave our houses which usually resulted in us just going to the other persons house, to getting ready for football games or corn mazes, or just to go to Joplin, to being super slap happy and not being able to stop laughing. I couldn’t imagine my life without Bri. She’ll always have my back and I’ll always have hers. I love you so much Bri!
Paul Worsley
Groomsman
Paul is the definition of a honest person. He has very clear morals that he will stand by no matter the situation. He is who I hope to one day become. Paul and I have been friends since our freshman year of college. We have also spent several thousand hours playing video games together. He is the most genuine person that you will ever meet in your life. Paul and I's relationship has only grown since I have moved away, with nightly gaming sessions. He is in med school at KU and is excelling in his studies. My favorite memory with Paul is his birthdays, where we met in his parents basement for video game parties. I am lucky to call him one of my best friends.
Emily Hanenberg
Bridesmaid
Emily is the definition of a girl boss. She is one of the most iconic people on this planet. How many people get to say one of their best friends gets to boss around college athletes and is absolutely killer at it and you get to watch her help them become better athletes?! Anyways I’m pretty lucky! She is so insanely kind and is someone who is always there for you. If you need a a drive around town to rant or go get sonic slushies, she is my go to. Now yes post college life has made seeing each other not as easy to do, she is one of those friends where you could go months not seeing each other and when we are back it’s like we are right were we left off. I love you so much Emily! We became besties right around when Grant and I started dating so you’ve been here for it all! I’m so happy to have you standing up here beside me!
Michael League
Groomsman
Michael is best described as an epic anomaly. We met in bible study because we both had pineapple shorts on. Thank goodness for this interaction, because over the next few years we became each other's ride or dies. Michael is a person who will do anything for his friends. We have spent many hours in the car together going to pick up random stuff on facebook and I have never once complained about those drives. He helped me move up to Michigan and even though that 24 hour adventure we never stopped laughing. He truly is the best friend you could ever have by your side when you need a friend. DO NOT FEED HIM NUTS! I am lucky to have him by my side.
Lydia Smith
Bridesmaid
Lydia and I grew up together. We love like sisters and growing up we fought like sisters in the cute little kid way haha. She is someone who I love so much. She is very kind but she will also speak her mind. She is another person we can go months apart and when we are back together it’s right back where we left off. I couldn’t imagine my life without Lydia. I don’t think she knows this, but even though she’s younger, our whole life she’s pushed me to be better and I’ve always looked up to her! I love you so much Lydia! I couldn’t ask for a better cousin and friend!
Grant Bush
Groomsman
Grant is Abby's brother and also has an awesome name. He is extremely hardworking and intelligent. After meeting him for the first time I knew that we would quickly become friends. He is caring for those around him and has become a great man. My favorite memory with Grant was at Wonders of Wildlife, when we both stuck our heads in the clownfish tank and gave the fish names. Grant is a quiet and humble person, until you begin to get to know him. I am glad to call him my friend and soon to be brother in law.
Megan Neil
Bridesmaid
Oh Megan! You grew up with me making you braid my hair and do dance routines to one direction songs and watch all of their music videos! Full circle moment going to a Niall Horan concert together! Megan is super funny and kind. She loves my silly personality and lets me embrace my adhd self. Im so grateful we lived close to each other for a year and a half after living 8 hours apart for so long! My youngest cousin but one of my closest! I love you so much Megan and I couldn’t picture life without you!
Logan Alexander
Groomsman
Logan is the best teammate I have ever played with. He is caring and pushes everyone around him to work harder. Logan played baseball at Missouri S & T. Although we competed in college against each other, we spent the majority of our baseball careers on the same team. My favorite memory with Logan was the COVID summer when we drove to every summer baseball game together. We also competed together at BTL and in high school. He has a nasty split finger... just be prepared to block it catchers. I am privileged to call him a friend and a teammate.
Olivia Hall
Bridesmaid
I scored in the future sister in law category! We both love reading and making fun of Grant and Caden (in a loving way of course). Our dogs are best friends and are officially gonna be cousins! One of my favorite memories of us together was paddle boarding back into a creek at the lake and it was just a super sweet time getting to know each other. I know there will be a lot more fun memories in the future and I’m PUMPED! Love you Liv!
Braden Shelton
Groomsman
Braden was my first friend I made at Pitt-State. Luckily we ended up having dorm rooms directly next to each other. This made our friendship grow fast. He is currently attending med school at KU. He is a HUGE Royals and baseball fan. My favorite memory with Braden was doing late night Hardees trips with him. I am happy to have him as my friend and to have him stand next to me on my wedding day.
Dominic Phanelson
Bridesman
Dom is like my older brother. He is always there for me. He loves my family as much as I do. He is funny and loyal. He is super kind but will also tell you when you’re wrong and won’t lie. So I’ve got an older brother and a younger brother! I couldn’t imagine my family without you Dom! Love youuuuu!