Wedding Party
Bethany Powers
Maid of Honor
Most of our childhood we ran together thick as thieves, dressed just alike, and mistaken as twins. As we got older our restaurant trips became frustrating, and a little bit obnoxious due to me constantly receiving the "kiddy cups" and her receiving the adult sized drinks. "I AM OLDER THAN HER!!" was constant verbiage growing up. From trips in our Barbie Jeep around the yard, to spilling her cherry limeade in my very first BRAND NEW vehicle she has literally been by my side in this crazy ride called "life" from the beginning. She makes me laugh, is the only person I have full conversations with quotes from movie lines, and knows my secrets. She's one of my besties in life and will always be my "big little sis". I am honored to have her standing by me as Maid of Honor on my big day!
Kate Gonzales
Matron of Honor
She has been my little shadow, my biggest fan, and the ONLY one in life who will probably EVER beg me to sing and play my WORST songs that I have ever written and still genuinely LOVE them. She's 6 years younger than me and has gone from being my "little frog sister" (as a premature baby) to being one of my very best friends in life. Laugh attacks are kind of our thing and if you are around us long enough be prepared for it to get LOUD because we don't know what the word "quiet" means when we're together. She is my partner in crime and the one of the few people who can put me in my place. I stood with her as Maid of Honor on the day she married her love, and I couldn't be more happy to have her with me as my Matron of Honor the day I marry the love of my life.
Christy Corker
Bridesmaid
If you look up the definition for my "ride or die" in life you will find her picture beside it. We share many favorites in life and some of them include singing "Don't break my heart. My achy breaky heart" on back country roads, cheer leading practices and football crushes, electric guitars and rock star dreams, late night american idol binges on the couch, and the most recent one which was sitting outside under the stars talking about the man I dreamt of marrying next and how he was going to have be something SPECIAL to snag me up this time around. She's more than a Aunt and more like a sister and I am so excited to have her beside me on the day I get hitched!
Beverly Luker
Bridesmaid
She came into my life during my pre-teen stages so you can only imagine the awkwardness, yet somehow she still loved me through it all. From every teenage crush and breakup, every singing competition, every hairstyle and color (which was a lot), and every significant celebration and failure in my life...she has been there. Favorite memories include constant visits to MamaCitas, winning Buda Idol with her and my uncle (my biggest fans) there, meeting her adopted son Ean for the first time, and watching our kiddos grow up together. She is another "sister aunt" of mine and I couldn't imagine this day without her beside me!
Shonda Tompkins
Bridesmaid
She has been a great friend to our family for years, but became like a Mother figure to me during the darkest season of my life this past year. Many nights I would sit on the phone with tears running down my face unable to say a word, and she would declare purpose, peace, and a future full of GOOD THINGS over my mind, heart, and spirit. "I WILL REMAIN CONFIDENT IN THIS I WILL SEE THE GOODNESS OF THE LORD." is a scripture she stood on with me through my divorce and the brokenness in my life. We are both July babies and made a vow to share our "FIRSTS" (promises God brings to pass and first time experiences) with each other over this next year. I AM SO HONORED to have her share with me the moment I marry the "FIRST" TRUE LOVE of my life!
Taylor English
Bridesmaid
We met as teenagers with BIG DREAMS and hearts after God. We looked forward to every June because we knew that meant CAMPMEETING time, and for every good PCG kid in the area you knew that meant singing shenanigans, laughs, late night ice cream visits to Braums, hangouts at Ken's Pizza, and all nighters with the gang watching movies and sharing memories that would never be told to anyone outside of the crew. Some of our best times have included belting out some good ole Jaci Velasquez and Bethany Dillion soundtracks, dancing in the kitchen to music from the RAMP, late night hot tub shenanigans, and there was that time with the tazer ....but we won't mention that HA. I am so happy to have my friend with me on my special day sharing another DREAM with me!
Hope Huckaby
Bridesmaid
What do you say about a girl you have spent your entire childhood, teenage years, and adult life with? We may not have lived around each other the entire time, but our friendship is the kind that you can pick up right where you left off and it seem like no time was lost. We go way back in life and some things include.. first solo's in a christmas program together, childhood marriages being preformed in her daddy's old barn (inside joke), sleepovers, watching each other go through our "ugly stages" in life, boy crushes, and some of my favorites include being there when her baby boy was born, sharing friendship with her during the worst time of my life, Kate's bachelorette party (no comment), and being able to see her beside me on the day I marry the man of my dreams!
Raycheal Holt
Bridesmaid
Sister SISTA! I have always rolled my eyes at the term "sister in-love" because I honestly thought it was cheesy and a little bit MUCH. The coolest thing about God is that his desire is to give us relationships that are FAMILY and not FRUSTRATIONS. From the bottom of my heart I can say that SISTER IN-LOVE is what she is to me. From the moment I met Brandon's family I was so excited to see how well I would click with his brothers wife, and I was so relieved to know that SHE'S PRETTY DARN AMAZING! Somethings that will forever keep us close in life is the last name HOLT!, bing watching Grey's Anatomy, COFFEE, our love for selfies and the Holt men in our life, TARGET RUNS, and the many secret convos and memories we will make over our life time together! I'm so honored she's standing with me!
Megan Thaxton
Bridesmaid
One thing I have prayed for years about is for GOD FRIENDSHIPS to be sent my way. I didn't know what to expect when I was introduced to Brandon's best friend and his wife, but from the first moment we met I couldn't help but to absolutely LOVE HER! Over time we have found that not only are we the same age, wear the same size, and HATE the show "The Office", but we have pretty much came to the conclusion that our hands are FULL with our two crazy men and that we NEED EACH OTHER in life. I am so thankful for this new season and how God brings us just the right people at the right time. I am so EXCITED she is apart of my big day and can't wait to share many memories with her family and ours in the future!
Nick Holt
Best Man
Oh BROTHER!! Being my younger brother has not been the easiest task at times! Nick has been my closest friend pretty much my whole life! He has seen the good, the bad and the UGLY. Through everything, he has ALWAYS been there to support me and love me. Together we are TROUBLE! I know people have prayed for my Mom through the years because they KNEW we were a hand full to say the least! We are STILL messing with her to this day! He’s one of the funniest, yet serious guys I know, and I can’t imagine having anyone else standing beside me as my Best Man. I’m so grateful to have him in my life. #BeatThatPunk
David Thaxton
Man of Honor
My REST Friend!!! David and I have been friends for over 10 years. It’s very seldom that you meet someone and know that they are going to be in your life for the REST of your life! That’s David to me. He’s the guy that I never have to TRY around, He knows me and I don’t have got worry about if he understands my heart in a situation because we usually think a lot alike! He’s the friend that I’m totally at peace with...my REST Friend. I can’t even imagine this day without David standing beside me. He and Megan have been praying and looking forward to this moment for years! I’m very thankful for them. #SoFertile
Chris Wallace
Groomsman
He’s all about that Bass!! Chris and I met back in 2004. We became INSTANT friends! He is literally one of the funniest people I’ve ever known! We have walked through a lot of stuff together though the years. He and his wife Heather have always been there for me no matter what. They have encouraged me even when I didn’t believe in myself. I know that Chris wil keep us all laughing and having a great time through the WHOLE wedding and all the festivities surrounding it! #ChordThatMakesItGoWiggidy
Orlando Centeno Jr.
Groomsman
This guy has one of the purest hearts I know! I met Orlando while serving at my first Full Time Position at Belmont Assembley of God in Chicago IL. Orlando is straight up a genuine Chicago Puerto Rican... LOUD AND PROUD!! He has always been a self taught tech guru and will lend a helping hand for anything ANDROID! LOL! He has a zeal for life that was contagious from the very first moment I met him. He’s a foodie, a cologne conosueir and a SUPERMAN SUPERFREAK!! This man (Like my brother) has literally named his son “Kal-El”. I LOVE IT!! I was honored to stand beside him in his wedding, and double honored he will be standing beside me! #AppleFoever
Jeremy Simons
Groomsman
Jeremy and I met back in 2008 when we both ministered at Passing the Torch with Dr. T. L. Lowery. He came up and said “hey man, I’m here to paint with Eddie James 2moro, do you mind If I paint with ya’ll?” What followed has been a 10 yr friendship that has blessed my SOUL. Jeremy is the most creative and deep person I know. Our conversations about the Word and life usually last 2+ hours! I’ve never had anyone that inspires me more than he does. He even gave me my fist tattoo!! I love this guy very much! He and his wife Lydia are some of the greatest people I know. It blesses me to have him standing with me! #OlPaintPants
Johnny Burkhalter
Groomsman
Johnathan Burkhalter, aka “Johnny B” has been my homie since 2008. I first met him while he was traveling and leading worship with Eddie James. He has always had a passion for leading people into God’s presence. As he began to leave the smelly moccasins and dirty hippie travel life behind, the best thing in his life came along...Natalie! They both became family to me! We have been through so much life together in the last few years and this day wouldn’t be right without him. From Judah Conferences to Ugandan ministry adventures and a few CRAZY people in between, we’ve had each other’s backs through a lot! #UgandaNights
Jamie Lucas
Groomsman
I met Jamie back in 2013. He started attending the church I was working at and wanted to start playin dums. From the first time we jammed together I knew he was gonna be in my life forever!! He and his beautiful family have become MY Family! We’ve traveled all over playing and leading thousands into God’s presence. He has a passion for the drums and is HILARIOUS!!! I’ve not only got to call him friend, but I’ve been honored to be a Pastor to him and his family. My love and admiration for them runs very deep. Thankful that He’s a part of our special day! #HasYourMomBoughtThatNewPic
Brandon Gillis
Groomsman
Brandon has been a Spiritual Son to me. We met in 2012 when he booked me to come to the church he was working at. It was an instant connection! About a year later, Brandon and his wife Hannah felt led to move to SC with me and work and travel with the Ministry. That year was a year of healing for us all. They have been serving with my Parent in FL since 2014. I’ve watched Brandon grow into an awesome husband and leader. I’m so proud of him and I’m thankful that he is standing beside me on a day I know he’s prayed over for the last few years. He, just like all the men who are standing with me, has my back and have supported me for a long time! #MassageTherapy
Brad Boatright
Groomsman
What is there to say about Brad? I know a few things about him... 1. He LOVES galberry bushes! 2. He married WAY out of his league!!! And 3. He has made me so proud as a Spiritual Father to him and Tracy. I’ve had the privelege of pouring into this young man and watching him grow by leaps and bounds! When Ben had to cancel because he double booked himself, I knew that Brad was the one that needed to be standing beside me on this awesome day! #DiningRoomTableTalksChangeLives