Westbrook Wedding
Wedding Party
Hailey Manners
Maid of Honor
Hailey is someone God knew I needed. She's there to guide me, be my friend, go to concerts with me, but most of all she's the best big sis ever! Hailey is always honest, she's constant, she's *basically* my second mom, and she loves Jesus which sticks out the most. I can honestly say adult life (and wedding planning) has been much easier with an adultier adult than me, especially with someone like Hailey who is willing to face these things head on. I wouldn't trade her for the world!
Zoey Hill
Bridesmaid
My favorite cousin, but more like my sister. One of my favorite people on the planet. Zoey makes me belly laugh like no one else, she's always the goofiest in the room, and a lot of my fondest memories include her. Like that one time we played truth or dare and you touched Hailey's toe while she was sleeping. Anyways, above all these things; she is constant, and she has the most kind heart which everyone adores. She is unapologetically herself without a care in the world. I think everyone could use a little Zoey sometimes.
Kendall Neese
Bridesmaid
Kendall is my best friend, my sister, and one of my biggest encouragers. She basically took me in when I was just a lame 16 year old who wanted to hang out with the college kids in the BCM at Southeastern. I'm so glad she did. Here we are, four years later, and we are even closer now than we were when we first became friends. My college memories will be ones that I forever hold onto, and most of the ones that I will remember the most involve Kendall. She has been the one to always ask me how I am, how I am feeling, but most of all she has never been afraid to gently push me towards Jesus when I really needed it. I couldn't have made it this far without her (I also probably would have dropped out of college by now without her, too lol). We all need a friend like her.
Deanna Wall
Bridesmaid
Our friendship started roughly 10 years ago when we ended up having to share a bunk together at children's camp with Mead Baptist. I borrowed her sunglasses to sleep when the counselors wouldn't turn the lights off, and the rest is history. We've watched each other grow up, and while there has been a few ups and downs in our friendship, we have always ended up coming out on the other side with more understanding and support for one another. Deanna is like a sister to me, and I am thankful I have a friend as steady and consistent as her. She loves Jesus with all of her heart and growing up, getting to witness her growth in Christ through all of these years has been such a pleasure and I can't wait for many more years of friendship!
Myrissa Bowermaster
Bridesmaid
Myrissa and I met in the weird stage of college that started in the fall of 2020 where covid had changed just about everything. We had this 0 level math class together (always gotta mention that one, lol) and we never really got the chance to know one another. The spring of 2021 rolls around and I start seeing her around the BCM. We finally met and we hit it off right away, and we've been best friends ever since. Myrissa has been there for me in some of the darkest and hardest seasons of life, and she has never once waivered in being constant in my life. One of my favorite things about our friendship is the "broken" sense of humor that we share, most people are confused about why we laugh at most of the things we find funny but that's the best part. Most of all, she is always willing and there for deep conversations that are just truly good for the soul. I am so thankful that college brought me her.
Makenzi Holtzclaw
Bridesmaid
Mak is literally sunshine in human form. We met last year at Southeastern and gradually, our friendship has grown into one that we know we will hold onto forever. She is one of my best friends, and she has always made sure to let me know I am never alone in my struggles and that I can always go to her no matter what. She is always honest, understanding, and genuine in all that she does for others and I admire that so much. Anyone who meets her leaves a little more joyful than they were before they met her. She has an amazing heart and joy for the Lord and that is so evident! I am so thankful I get to call her my sister and friend.
Hannah Hime
Bridesmaid
Hannah and I have been friends for four years now, we met when she was a freshman in college and I was a junior in high school and started hanging around the college kids a little early. She has been a friend that has shown unwaivering faith in the Lord, and it is obvious that before she makes any decision that she seeks Christ first. She has seen me in many stages of life and has continued to be there for me in many ways. I love getting coffee or lunch with Hannah, we always have the most refreshing and genuine conversations and I love that so much. We are now both entering (or already in) similar stages of life and I am so thankful that I have a sister and friend to relate to and seek guidance from.