Wedding Party

Ryan Tipton

Groom

What a guy! The groom enjoys leaving dishes in the sink, not cleaning the lint out of the dryer, and missing trash day. He also enjoys spoiling the bride, but this does not include adding her clothes to his laundry wash. Ryan can be seen bowling every Monday, eating $2 street tacos every Tuesday, Jui Jitsu/Muay Thai every week, and obsessing over his soon-to-be bride daily. Ryan enjoys his habitual life and the bride is lucky to be a part of it! We'll leave you with three things you might not know about Ry dawg: 1. He is the only person under the age of 100 who likes pecan swirls. 2. He wears size 15 boat oars on his feet. 3. He will do any and everything for the bride.. except stop snoring. With all jokes aside, this man would give the bride his last bite of food, the shirt off of his back, and the last dollar in his wallet.. mainly because she spent the rest ;)

Lauren Kidd

Bride

Lauren is getting married. But everyone who has ears knows that because, duh, there’s no time to talk about anything other than the wedding, silly! At the age of 12, Lauren first laid eyes upon the best person she would ever meet. She instantly wanted to date him (he wishes) and told everyone about her crush (he did that). Sparks flew, and 17 years later, she finds herself ready to marry that same wonderful guy, Ryan. Together, they have 3 dogs that they love, Frank, Maeve, and Pat. Lauren spends most of her days loving on her guy and dogs, tending to her many plants, cooking the best meals, and, of course, planning a wedding :) She is the greatest person in the world, and everyone knows it!

Jordan Delgobbo

Officiant

& Groomsman Much like a second brother to the groom, Jordan will be officiating this wedding. We could not think of someone more perfect for the role of seeing out our marriage. Jordan has known Lauren since kindergarten and Ryan since the 4th grade. Jordan will have lots of incriminating evidence against Ryan and nothing but lovely things to say about Lauren. He is also, like Kyle, horrible at video games. And bowling. Buns.

Kelsie Kidd

Maid of Honor

Sister of the bride. Looks mean (and can be if you mess with her friends or family), but most of the time it's just her eyebrows. Great music taste. Culinary genius. She is often called upon when the bride needs help being confrontational or wants an honest opinion. Kelsie is the best person to have in your corner - she will be your fiercest supporter. She'll shoot more skeet than you, win an extreme four-wheeler race (she's ruthless and will peel out on two wheels), and can catch a chicken in milliseconds. The bride is beyond proud to be her sister and the groom can't wait to have her on his team.

Kyle Phillips

Best Man

Brother to the groom, former roommate, bunkbed-mate, and current Best Man, Kyle surely has plenty of stories and memories enough to roast Ryan to death. But Kyle can’t type on this website. LOL. Kyle is short and is bad at video games.

Kailey Taylor

Maid of Honor

Blonde bombshell. She’s the tall and fit to the bride’s short and thick. Kailey had the pleasure of meeting the bride at Carolina Stars while the two were competing gymnasts back in 2002. They’ve been cheer captains together, braved high school together, gotten in fights and cried together, snuck out together, hell, they’ve nearly escaped death together. It always was “Kailey and Lauren”, and it always will be. Even though most of their lives so far have been spent together, 22 years of knowing each other hasn’t been enough. The bride couldn’t have hand-picked a better, more supportive friend and the groom has been known to say he thinks she’s pretty cool :)

Tyler Bombard

Groomsman

From golf ball to back yard baseball, noon ball to $5 hot-n-readys, Tyler was the cooler older cousin that introduced Ryan to all the coolest things a young guy could get in to. Growing up 12 hours away, there was usually only a visit or two a year, but those times with family are always the most memorable. Groomsmen are traditionally chosen based on those that have made an impact on the groom's life. There is no overstating the impact that Tyler had on the younger years of Ryan’s life

Brittany Kidd

Bridesmaid

Cousin of the bride. BritNAY! The bride told the groom she wasn't the only crazy one in the family, thank you for not making her a liar! All jokes aside, Brittany’s crazy self showed the bride that life is much better when it's lived not caring what other people think and when you lean into who you are and embrace it. Brittany is a fun drunk, the best hype girl, a great friend, and a literal super-mom. This girl has never been embarrassed and she is unapologetically her at all times. We love you, Brit Brit!

Chris Post

Groomsman

Chris will be the big guy that you see at the wedding. This dude will dust you in a Honda civic and can run a business better than Trump. No days off and no crying about your problems. Much like with Tyler, there is no overstating the impact that Chris has had on Ryan in his adult years of life. Someone that you can look up to and you want to learn from.

James Bayse

Groomsman

James loves working for Dominos and thinks Ryan is the best boss he has ever had. James is a football fanatic and will be identifiable by the terrible towel in his back pocket. Do not challenge this man to a game of Madden. You might cry. If you run into James at the ceremony or reception, feel free to discuss your latest sports bets!

Macey Prosser

Bridesmaid

The fun, redneck one. Mom of two but you’d never know it. The bride met Macey in 2004 while playing for the Carolina Angels softball team and it was fun at first sight! The bride and Macey have the most fun when they’re together. Whether they’re wrestling pigs, riding four wheelers, going mudding, fishing, or carrying out odd-jobs with their dads, Macey is in all of the bride’s best memories and wouldn’t trade her for the world. She always accepted the bride for who she was and continues to do so to this day. Thank you for being a safe space, Mace 💗

Justin Weathers

Bridesman

Juice is on the loose, no one's liver is safe! Justin is fun, Justin is funky, and Justin is most definitely fresh. The bride laughs the hardest when she's around Justin. Even though they are always caught complaining about their jobs, if it wasn't for them they would have never met. Justin is always down for anything and makes everything more fun. Until you ask him a question thinking he won’t give you his 100% honest opinion. Thanks for all the laughs, Juice <3.

Kelsey Cotton

Bridesmaid

Ms. New York. She is feisty and will tell you exactly how she's feeling and what she is thinking with no filter. Kelsey is a loyal friend who will always have your back. She will drive all the way to Atlanta with you and sit through an entire 9-inning baseball game even though she isn't crazy about baseball but you are. Did she immerse herself and cheer for the Mets the entire time? Yes, but the bride loves her no less for that! Kelsey is someone you can count on. If you made plans with her a year ago, she will remember and ask if the plan is still on. Kelsey is one reason why the bride is grateful she started working in the food industry. Never thought the bride would say this but, Thanks Hobos :)

Davis Lee

Bridesmaid

Is she British? Is she Australian? No one knows because she's the accent queen. Davis is a fireball with enough energy to outrun a toddler. You can see Davis backing up traffic just to save a family of ducks, posting on Facebook because she's taken in another stray animal, or buying a carrying bag for the dog she completely rehabbed and saved on her own. Davis is the most selfless human being and the bride feels like a better person by just being friends with her. She has never met a stranger and will make friends with an old man if she sees him eating alone. Davis can hold a secret for a lifetime, listen to the bride's problems for hours, and provide the best, most helpful advice. She is an old, wise grandma in a 28-year-old body. The bride feels honored to know her.

Ricky Rapin

Broomsman

Yes, broomsman. He is part bridesman, part groomsman! The bride and groom have both grown up with this rowdy rascal and their lives haven't been the same since. Ricky and Lauren were frequently caught talking when they shouldn't have been in every class they were put in together. From elementary to middle school to high school, Ricky has caused over a million laughs and he's shared countless songs and secrets. He is the best hype man, he will take a full photoshoot if your outfit is fire. Ricky does not care if you don't like him and he could not care any less if you have something to say about him. Of all those nights spent on his deck, the one where the bride fell in love with the groom is their favorite. Thanks for being a vessel for love and a great friend for decades. Look, Mama June, we made it!

Gary Kidd & Roger Blackwell

Ring Bearers

The bride’s grandfathers will be seen in the front row at the ceremony with the best seat in the house.

Adeline & Avery

Flower Girls