Joanna & Jake
Wedding Party
Kayla Cobb Wilson
Bridesmaid
Friend of the bride since they were in fourth grade. That's almost two decades of friendship! They share a love of rock and roll and Disney. She was the one that convinced Joanna to get on Tinder, where she met Jake! Kayla is married to Josh Wilson and owns KC Photography.
Amanda Abernathy Byars
Bridesmaid
Another friend of the bride since they were in fourth grade. Joanna, Kayla, and Amanda are like the Three Musketeers. Joanna and Amanda share a love of animals and nature. Amanda is married to Nick Byars and has just completed a degree in elementary education.
Marybeth Daniel Crawford
Bridesmaid
First cousin of the bride. Only eighteen months apart in age and both only children, Joanna and Marybeth grew up very close. Marybeth is married to Bryan Crawford. She is a talented musician and works as a music teacher.
Haley King Gaskin
Bridesmaid
Friend of the bride. Although she was Kayla's friend first, Joanna and Haley became close after both being bridesmaids in Kayla's wedding. They also share a love of rock and roll. Haley is married to Bryant Gaskin and works as an accountant.
Maressa Colin
Bridesmaid
Sister of the groom. Joanna is thrilled to finally be gaining a sister (-in-law). Maressa is a nursing student at UAB.
Miguel Colin
Groomsman
Brother of the groom. Miguel is a college student pursuing an engineering degree and also works a full-time construction job.
Kellen Kling
Groomsman
First cousin of the groom. They grew up close and share a love of Alabama football. Kellen studied finance & investment at the University of Alabama and works in insurance.
Taylor Weems
Groomsman
Friend of the groom since they were kids. Taylor works as a retail supervisor. Jake and Taylor share a passion for Alabama football.
David Kemmerer
Groomsman
David was Jake's big brother in Alpha Tau Omega at UAH. They both share a love of playing guitar and enjoy getting together to make music. David works as a pharmacy technician.
Michael Owens
Groomsman
Friend of the groom for many years.
Joe Wittmeier
Officiant
Jake's big brother from Big Brothers Big Sisters. Joe has been a mentor and trusted friend to Jake since Jake was in middle school, and played a large part in Jake becoming the person he is. Joe is married to Kristel Karu Wittmeier and works as a counselor.