Wedding Party
Alexander Cox
Groom
Alexander was born in Ohio, then moved to Madison, Al and ended up in Birmingham to attend Samford University. He is currently doing an electrician apprenticeship with Marathon. Fun fact: I’m going to marry my best friend
Brooke Heatherly
Bride
Brooke was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. She is attending The University of Alabama at Birmingham, pursuing a degree in social work. Fun fact: Brooke hates bread!
Anderson Elmore
Best Man
Atlanta Georgia Samford // Marketing Alex and Anderson met while they were doing beach camp together. “Anderson never fails to put a smile on my face and is often seeking to love and care for me well” -Alex Fun fact: Anderson is “mad into the Black Panther soundtrack”
Sid Baxter
Maid of Honor
Auburn AL UAB // Early Education Sid and Brooke met at college ministry night. Brooke invited Sid to eat lunch with her one day and then sat with her for 3 hours without either of us actually eating any lunch. Sid thought She was weird for inviting her to lunch and never actually eating lunch. Sid and Alex were actually friends before Sid and Brooke met. They worked at Camp Marannook together in 2018 “Sid is my best friend and I’m really not sure how I’d manage without her. She knows me so well and is always seeking to find ways to care for me in light of that. She’s also a really funny gal and we spend most of our time laughing together” -Brooke Fun fact: Sid used to have a pet lobster named Glenn
Dillon Heatherly
Groomsman
Birmingham Al Spain Park High School Dillon and Brooke met when he came out the womb (they are siblings) Although we do not always get along, I love Dillon more than words. He is so intentional, kind and has stepped up to be a man in our family” - Brooke Fun fact: “I’m kool”
Katie Belue
Bridesmaid
Birmingham, AL Works at Conerstone School Katie and Brooke met doing inner city ministry together. “Katie has pushed me closer to the Lord more times than I can count. Doing ministry with her is a dream” - Brooke Fun fact: Katie and Brooke had an undefeated K4 soccer season but have yet to be interviewed by ESPN as coaches of the year...
Montrell Hubbard
Groomsman
Oxford Alabama Applying for Grad school Montrell and Alex met while serving at Younglife together “Montrell is a very dependable friend who has come in clutch many times in my life. I’m not sure I would even be in Birmingham if it wasn’t for him” - Alex Fun fact: Montrell hasn’t eaten a salad since 2017
Alana Cox
Bridesmaid
Warren, Ohio Alabama A&M // Psychology Alana is Alexs sister “While we have gotten into many arguments over the years, I know I can always count on her” P.s: I have learned my lesson to not fight you Fun Fact: Alana is the 2018 SWAC Volleyball Freshman of the Year.
Sam Rapp
Groomsman
Marietta Georgia Samford University//Religion Major Sam and Alex met at connections at Samford University. “Sam has been my boy since freshman year. He has been very influential in my spiritual walk and I am thankful to call him a brother” - Alex Fun fact: Sam is raw at connect 4!
Ava Cox
Bridesmaid
Warren, Ohio She is currently in high school Ava is Alexs sister “While she is a lot to handle at times she is an irreplaceable sister” - Alex P.s: I’ll always be a better dancer Fun Fact: Ava is an awesome singer who hates to sing in front of others.
Josh Roettele
Groomsman
Naples Florida Samford University//Religion Major Josh and Alex met at Samford University. “I love Josh’s easy going nature. I am so comfortable around him and I love his knowledge on Marvel and DC comics.” - Alex
Mikaela Sites
Bridesmaid
University of Mississippi // Sport and Recreation Administration major MK and Brooke met while MK was doing a summer internship in Birmingham. “MK has been so helpful in reminding me to take a step back and think through my emotions and actions. She’s not afraid to call me out, we all need a friend like MK” Fun fact: Mikaela has been on national television twice
Jacob Winkleman
Groomsman
Naples, Florida Samford University// Exercise science Jacob and Alex met at Samford “I throughly love mine and Jacobs smash bros rivalry and how we can spend time together like we never skipped a beat” - Alex Fun fact: Jacob loved coaching basketball in China!
Natalie Walker
Bridesmaid
Birmingham Al Auburn // Graphic design Natalie and Brooke met in high school and have been besties ever since. “Natalie has been there with me through thick and thin. Im so thankful for the many many adventures we have been on together” - Brooke Fun fact: Natalie was voted most likely to live life “off the chain” at church!
Drew Wehry
Groomsman
Samford University// Drew and Alex met at Drew’s birthday party freshman year. “At first I wasn’t sure I would be friends with Drew, but now he is a friend that I will cherish for the rest of my life” Fun fact: Drew had two pet rats named Barnes and Nibbles growing up.
Maurita Ward
Bridesmaid
Birmingham AL Mrs.Ward works with children in an after school program Mrs.Ward and Brooke met while they were working at the YMCA YouthCenter. “Mrs. Ward has such a love for the Lord and has been such an encouragement to me” - Brooke Fun fact: If she could, Mrs. Ward would open a newspaper called FRONT PAGE NEWS. She would share all of the positive things happening in such a broken world.
Kerrin Harvill
Flower Girl
Birmingham, Alabama Phillips Academy Kerrin and Brooke met while Brooke was doing ministry in Birmingham “Kerrin is my 7 year old best friend. She makes any room light up and is constantly encouraging me and others. I love her so dearly” -Brooke
Dustin ratcliff
Officiant
Dustin is the associate pastor at Iron City Church Alex and Brooke were in Dustin’s community group and involved with college ministry during the time Dustin has been leading it. “Dustin has been such an encouragement to us. He has been there for us when we have failed and rejoiced with us when times have gone well. We are endlessly thankful for him and Iron City Church” - Brooke