Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. If you’re no longer able to attend, we completely understand. You can update your RSVP anytime on our site, and we wish you health and safety during this difficult time.

October 17, 2020

Herrin, Illinois

Kaitlyn & Braxton

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Wedding Party

Kaitlyn Bonds

Bride

Braxton Lee

Groom

Riley Laffoon

Maid of Honor

Riley and Kaitlyn met in their sorority, Delta Zeta, in 2017. They immediately became close which led to their relationship as “big and little”. Though they’ve known each other for a short time, time does not make a friendship. She would do anything, and I mean anything, for her loved ones.

Colin Decker

Best Man

Colin met the bride and groom while attending college at USI. He became friends with them separately, and their friendship only grew as the bride and groom started dating. Colin is always there to help, and feels incredibly honored to be the best man! He is deserving!

Grace Boyd

Bridesmaid

Grace and Kaitlyn became best friends in the 6th grade. Between eating cookie dough in the driveway at 2 am, to living 3 hours away from each other, their friendship has never wavered. Grace is an important part of this day!

Zak Floyd

Groomsman

Zak and Braxton moved in together as random roommates when Braxton’s journey at USI started. This situation quickly led to a friendship, and being friends with Zak leads to several other friendships! He convinced Braxton to join his fraternity, and that fraternity led to meeting Kaitlyn. (🥰)

Morgan Metten

Bridesmaid

Morgan and Kaitlyn became friends in 2nd grade. (Wowza!) Morgan’s family quickly became a family to Kaitlyn. Morgan will always feel like home, and a shoulder to lean on.

Zane Conner

Groomsman

Zane and Braxton’s friendship started in the fraternity, Phi Delta Theta, where Braxton got to become Zane’s big! This only strengthened their friendship. Their friendship led to Zane dating Kaitlyn’s best friend, Morgan. (Weird, right?)

Miranda Meister

Bridesmaid

Miranda and Kaitlyn became friends in their sorority of Delta Zeta. Miranda is always the one to be brutally honest when needed, and is so selfless. She even helped pick out the engagement ring!

Corbin Greathouse

Groomsman

Braxton and Corbin’s friendship began in their fraternity. This led to becoming roommates! Their friendship continues, with several hours a week playing video games. (Is that supposed to be fun?)

Katie Stead

Bridesmaid

Katie and Kaitlyn’s friendship wouldn’t have happened without Delta Zeta, but it definitely didn’t start in the most normal of ways! A lot of conversations, understanding, and conflict led to one of the most fun and heartwarming relationships Kaitlyn has ever had!

Keaton Bell

Groomsman

Keaton and Braxton’s friendship started in high school. Keaton shot his shot at friendship and Braxton accepted, making him one of the “Bell” family members (basically). Besides Keaton being a roommate with Braxton for several years, he also was a roommate of the bride and groom TOGETHER, and feels like a brother.

Dana Archer

Bridesmaid

Dana and Kaitlyn’s friendship began in Delta Zeta. She was Kaitlyn’s teacher, but soon became a sister figure. She knew how to get Kaitlyn out of her comfort zone and be a little less stressed. What a blessing!

Trent Williams

Groomsman

Trent and Braxton’s friendship began in the process of joining Phi Delta Theta. In the beginning of their relationship, Kaitlyn couldn’t see Braxton without Trent!! Trent is an awesome guy with a good sense of what it means to be a friend (and they talk about sports a lot).