Casey & Grant

Wedding Party

Lynley Goddard

Matron of Honor

Lynley is my sister and my first friend! She is so loyal and would do anything for me at the drop of a hat. She has always been very protective of me as a big sister. She is very selfless and giving, always putting others first, and has gone out of her way to help me countless times. Her kids are literally my favorite tiny humans to exist. I’m grateful she has included me so much in their lives. My favorite thing to do with her is our annual “girls day” shopping trip with our mom. We laugh until we cry and have so much fun!

Allison Huber

Bridesmaid

I met Allie my sophomore year of college and we were roommates my junior and senior year. We lived in a tiny room together and stayed up all night talking and laughing frequently. She even lived with me at my parent’s house over the summer when we did an internship together (it was an awful internship and she was my saving grace!!). We were in countless plays and musicals together in college. In 2016, we both moved to NYC around the same time and made so many memories there as well. Nowadays, we often spend hours on the phone chatting about books, life, and everything in between. Allie is a deeply caring soul and she’s taught me so much about how to treat people with kindness and compassion.

Audrey Tucker

Bridesmaid

I met Audrey my senior year of high school when we were both auditioning for the musical theatre program at the University of Memphis. We became fast friends and ended up being roommates our freshman and sophomore year. We were inseparable. We ate every meal together, had almost all of our classes together, and rehearsed for shows together at night. We lived in NYC together for a bit as well. We have so many memories, like beach trips and seeing multiple concerts together (including the Eras Tour!) Nowadays, we voice memo text frequently and she’s so thoughtful to always check in on me. Audrey is a steadfast and loyal friend. She puts 100% effort into everything she does, and that applies to her friendships as well. She has always made our friendship a priority in her life and I’m so thankful for her.

Ashley Nickas

Bridesmaid

I met Ashley in middle school at church. We went to the same church, same high school, same college, have had the same job, lived in NYC at the same time, and now are both back in Memphis. This girl has seen me through nearly every phase and stage of life. She has seen me at my lowest and highest, and has been right by my side through it all. Ashley is the type of friend that will answer a call at 2am and stay by your side all night. Her family has taken me in as their own and we’ve spent holidays together when I couldn’t be with my family. We’ve had many fun travel stories together, mishaps and all! One of my favorite memories is watching Wicked together while holding hands and bawling our eyes out. She’s a huge cheerleader and believes in my goals more than I do. I know we will still be talking on the phone as 90 year old women.

Cassandra Mendez

Bridesmaid

I met Cassandra at the HPS Conference in 2014. We happened to be in the same shuttle from the airport to the hotel and bonded instantly. We have been co-hosting our podcast together for nearly 6 years and have rarely ever missed an upload. We’ve watched nearly 20 cartoons together over FaceTime SharePlay, often watching 1 episode per day after we catch up on life. We’ve been to Disneyland, Disney World, Universal, a Renaissance festival, and many conferences together. Cass understands my life in a way that most cannot. I couldn’t get through our unique struggles without her. She cares about every insignificant detail of my life and listens intently to every thought, no matter how small. When we’re together, we are silly and insufferable to everyone around us, singing and laughing a lot. She’s an incredible friend to me.

Michelle Maranowski

Bridesmaid

I met Michelle at preschool when we were 2. Our families didn’t know each other but we instantly bonded and held hands on the playground. She moved across the world to New Zealand when we were 5 and we somehow stayed friends against all odds. Through it all, life continued to bring us back together, like our souls were always finding each other. My favorite childhood memory is attending sleep away camp for three summers in a row with her. We still talk about how amazing those summers were. We also have incredible memories in Disney together. She still makes an effort to visit as often as she can and I know she’ll be in my life forever! She is very wise and always has great advice. She is so supportive and genuine. I’m so grateful to know her.

Susannah Newman

Bridesmaid

I’ve never known life without Susannah in it. She feels more like family than a friend. We were born 6 days apart. Her family was a second family to me growing up. We went to the same school, same church, and were on the same cheer team for many years. We have countless memories playing Barbie’s, singing, making up dances, playing with dolls, and writing stories. We went to different colleges but re-connected in 2015 when we both ended up back in Memphis. We love going to a coffee shop, bringing our laptops, and doing remote work together while we chat about life! We also love walking at the park together for hours. She keeps her finger on the pulse and knows all of the best restaurants in town. You know when you’re with Sue, you’re in for a fun time! We love setting goals together and pushing each other to be better. We also love praying together and I cherish those times. I’m so grateful to have always had her in my life!