Grace & Joseph
Wedding Party
Kelly Hemler
Maid of Honor
Kelly and I went to high school together but never spoke a word to each other until one-day senior year Kelly randomly asked me to be her roommate. I remember how thrown off I was by her question but I am SO thankful that I agreed! Kelly and I lived together for the first two years of college and had weekly ice cream dates throughout all of college. We have remained close friends even after college through our many phone calls and squeezing in visits any chance we can get!
Buddy Bailey
Best Man
Buddy has been Joseph's dad and in his life for as long as he can remember! From throwing the frisbee to watching half a movie before Buddy falls asleep, they do a lot together. Joseph knew he would want his dad next to him on his big day. Joseph is excited and honored to have his dad by his side.
Rebecca Roberts
Bridesmaid
I have been so fortunate to have had Becca in my life for as long as I have! We have been a part of each other's lives since we were little 8-year-olds playing on the same soccer team to going attending the same college. Our friendship continued to blossom though when Becca decided to transfer to Winthrop during our junior year of college. The rest is history! Becca is the type of friend that you know will always be there for you and I am so blessed to have her stand by my side.
Brady Black
Groomsman
Joseph met Brady through their fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha, and they instantly became friends. From random trips to get food to being in the same classes, Joseph and Brady bonded over similar interests. You could either find the two of them playing video games or laughing at memes together!
Aliza McMahon
Bridesmaid
Aliza and I met in college and we got to know each other through our sorority, Delta Zeta, and attending a few classes together throughout college! Each year since then we have gotten closer and I even get the pleasure of teaching across the hall from her at school!! My students call her my "sister-friend" and I think that is the perfect way to describe her and our relationship<3
Taylor Turcotte
Groomsman
Taylor has been one of Joseph's closest friends since their freshman year of college and was always down to come with us out to eat. They have so many memories from freshman year dorm hangouts to living together sophomore and senior year, or their weekly wing nights when Taylor still lived in Rock Hill and everything in between.
Sidney Ruff
Bridesmaid
Sidney and I met in our sorority, Delta Zeta. Later on, she ended up joining my family tree and I get the privilege of calling her my glittle! <3 We got to know each other while I was still in college but started to become closer after I graduated. Sidney and I have made lots of memories together through ice cream runs, our monthly dinners, pool dates, and the many trips to Tjmaxx!
Noah Cooke
Groomsman
Joseph and Noah have lived together for the past three years and they also work together! Noah and Joseph are like brothers and even fight like brothers too!! You can either find Joseph and Noah at El Cancun, playing with Nami, or playing video games with each other. We are so thankful for Noah and for him being the best Uncle to Nami!!
Lena Tucker
Bridesmaid
Lena and I met sophomore year toward the end of our spring semester but did not become close until junior year! After graduating I stayed in Rock Hill to teach and Lena stayed to get her master's where we spent many nights in her apartment talking about random things! I can always count on Lena for a good time, whether it is getting drinks, eating Arby's, or hanging out watching a random tv show!
Connor Kelly
Groomsman
Connor and Joseph were both in the same fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. They live across the hall from each other in the fraternity house which meant spending lots of time together! Whether it was playing intramurals, hanging out in the chapter room, attending exec meetings, or playing basketball. Connor has always been a great friend to Joseph and me!
Samantha McCall
Bridesmaid
Samantha was one of my first friends I made at Winthrop! After a few group meals at Thompson and having most of our classes together, we quickly started doing everything together. We lived close to each other freshman year and sophomore year; then we were roommates junior and senior year! Samantha and I shared almost everything including our closets:) Even after college Samantha has stayed one of my closest friends!
Christian Padgett
Groomsman
Christian has been one of Joseph's oldest friends. Christian and Joseph were in the same pledge class for their fraternity which helped them form a friendship quickly! Between living together junior year and also living together senior year there have been too many memories to recount. Joseph is very excited to have Christian with him while entering this next journey of life!!
Mariah Jurow
Bridesmaid
Mariah and I lived on the same hall freshman year and we bonded quickly over the fact that we went to the same high school! After that, we became close while riding back and forth from Rock Hill and Charleston together freshman year and became inseparable! We were suite-mates sophomore year and roommates senior year. Mariah is a very loyal and caring friend which makes every outing fun and exciting!
Pearce Randall
Groomsman
Pearce and Joseph were in the same fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. Once the two met there was no going back! They both were always seen joking around or working together on the executive board for their fraternity. When Pearce and Joseph get together you know it will be a good time!
Shaylah Collins
Bridesmaid
Shaylah and I have been friends since I was a toddler. We grew up in the same church and attended many church outings and summer camps together. It is so special having someone growing up with you and experiencing all that life has to offer! Whether it was trying to coordinate going home at the same time, random FaceTimes or planning trips to see each other I can always count on Shaylah to be there for me!
Taylor McNair
Groomsman
Taylor is one of Joseph's little brothers in their fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. Taylor and Joseph quickly bonded over their love of video games and having a good time. Even after they both graduated, they have kept in touch and we cannot wait to have him a part of our big day!