Wedding Party

Erin McCartan

Bride

William Hendrickson

Groom

Katie Euren

Maid of Honor

Katie is Erin’s first cousin and has been like a sister to her throughout childhood and adulthood. Growing up together, they spent their formative years making memories and building an unbreakable bond. Katie is the first person Erin turns to with anything, usually followed by hours of talking, getting cozy, and ordering food - a shared love for the simple moments that has always defined their sisterhood. Erin admires Katie’s deep empathy, strong drive, top-tier humor, and her unwavering devotion to the people she loves. As adults, their connection has only grown stronger, often finishing each other’s sentences and communicating on an entirely different level. After years of shared tears, lessons, growth, and endless laughter, Erin is beyond proud to have Katie as her Maid of Honor and lifelong copilot.

Tyler Wealton

Best Man

Tyler and Will met in their high school art class, where a quick friendship grew into a lifelong bond through both the best and worst of times. Over the years, they’ve shared many titles - best friends, bandmates, roommates, ghost hunters, and brothers - each one adding to their story. From spontaneous 11-mile midnight hikes to an ongoing video game rivalry, their connection has been built on adventure, loyalty, and laughter. Tyler is truly Will’s brother in this life, and Will is honored to have him standing beside him as his best friend and Best Man.

Sarah Loveland

Bridesmaid

Sarah has been an unwavering strength in Erin’s life, and vice versa. They met in simpler times, as young teenagers, and it was friendship at first sight. At the basic level, they bonded over music, food, and art; however at the core, they share a profound sense of belonging. Over the years, as their friendship grew, they formed a deep unspoken language, often reminding each other of their higher self and purpose. As they conquer many of life’s challenges and lessons, gifts and accomplishments, they continuously feel blessed to walk this life together.

Dominic Carreño

Groomsman

Dom and Will first met during their senior year of high school, later reconnecting at the same party as the beginnings of ‘The Billy Squad’. They quickly bonded over their shared love of heavy metal music and card games, forming a friendship that grew into something much deeper. From friends to roommates to ultimately family, they have supported one another through life’s lowest moments and celebrated its greatest blessings side by side. Dom is someone Will trusts deeply, and he is grateful to have him standing with him today - even though Will is still the better Yu-Gi-Oh player.

Melissa Drendel

Bridesmaid

Melissa and Erin met in 2018 while mutual friends were planning a trip to a music festival. While other connections faded, Melissa and Erin cultivated a deep and meaningful closeness that has expanded their perspective (and introspective) views on life. In sharing thoughts and opinions, discussing values and faith, Melissa brought impactful conversation and love to Erin’s life in a way that has built a powerful foundation of companionship. Through these years, they have become wonderful women who are making a difference in the world, friendship growing ever constant.

Ryan Wilson

Groomsman

Will’s first memory of Ryan is a 7th grade project where Ryan threw a rubber chicken at a classmate to prove a point; he immediately knew he’d found a kindred spirit. In the 20 years since that day, they have traversed life together and been there for each other at every step along the way.

Elle Smith

Bridesmaid

Erin and Elle were a force to be reckoned with back when their friendship started in 2014. Erin started working at Deer Park Tavern, and moved into a house on Madison Drive, where she discovered that Elle also lived. While her new puppy, Chimi, was a good icebreaker, they bonded over mutual interests in art, TV shows, dipping sauces, and a love/hate relationship of the restaurant industry. Erin quickly admired Elle for her honesty, love of life, and the way she undoubtedly always stood up for her friends. Wherever you saw Erin, you’d also find Elle. Since then, they have chosen friendship, and formed a loyal bond that has stood the test of time, loss, change, and love.

Chris Wolfenden

Groomsman

Chris has served as an older brother figure and role model to Will for nearly two decades. Having been there for many of life’s milestones together, Will frequently looks to Chris for advice, guidance, and as a sidekick for many growing pain misadventures. Sticking together through thick and thin, Chris’s four daughters now call him “Uncle Billy” and will soon call Erin “Aunt”.

Ravenne Wealton

Bridesmaid

Erin met Ravenne when she came to Deer Park to surprise Will and Erin during work. She came in like a glowing light and Erin was taken immediately. After meeting Tyler, Erin knew the ultimate test was to meet the sisters who walked this life with him. When Erin realized she wanted to spend the rest of her life with Will, she was ecstatic to acquire two amazing sisters that symbolize true womanhood. Erin and Ravenne have bonded over the truths of life, the art of music, and the testament of appreciating the little things. From the day they met, and ever since, Erin has admired Ravenne for her steadfast strength and loyalty to those she loves.

Chris Stiff

Groomsman

Will met Chris on the school bus during his first year in Smyrna, Delaware. They bonded over a mutual disdain of the annoying kid on the back of the bus who would not stop rapping, though they soon learned that they had other things in common, like sarcasm. Remaining close throughout high school and beyond, Chris and Will have adventured across Europe with Chris’s wife Xuled - and Will is thrilled to have him as a groomsman as he and Erin start their next adventure together.

Kiana Wealton

Bridesmaid

Kiana was someone Erin was so very eager to meet. After meeting Tyler and Ravenne, there was just one missing piece. When Erin knew how pivotal their family was to Will’s life, she was nervous to meet them. But that faded instantaneously; one by one, she fell in love with each of them. It was kinetic when they met, and Kiana made Erin feel as though they have always known each other. They laugh together as if there are decades of inside jokes, talk as if they’ve always walked this life together, and share as if they have always been sisters.

Billy Caldwell

Groomsman

Legend says that ‘The Billy Squad’ (now Billy and Will) originally met in middle school, but neither of them remember that. They reconnected at a house party in 2012 and quickly bonded over the simple things: music, guns, and beer pong. They’ve grown together over the years; and whether it’s an ill-advised road trip, speaking the hard truths everyone else is too nice to say, or getting each other married, they’ve always had each other’s backs.