Wedding Party
Sophia Nassar
Maid of Honor
Even though she's an only child, Cassie's best friend since 2nd grade, Sophia is most certainly her sister. After elementary school, they never went to the same school again, but that never kept them apart. Sophia is the most loyal and solid friend a girl could have. Seeing her grown into the woman of God she is today has been the happiest thing ever!! She is truly a sister in Christ who will always lead you closer to Jesus in every part of life. Fun fact: Sophia woke up the morning Josh proposed, and told Cassie, she was getting engaged that day...she just had a feeling!! (Sophia had no prior info from Josh!)
Mikaela Palma
Maid of Honor
Who said you can't have 2 maids of honor?! Mikaela's been Cassie's BFF/sister since 5th grade, just a few years later, from the same elementary school. Mikaela joined Cassie and her other bridesmaid Desa in Boone for a summer, and world's collided for Cassie making all of her friends each others friends! It's pretty much the best thing ever. Funny story, when Mikaela first met Cassie she has a little scared of her crazy, outgoing personality, but if you get to know Mikaela as well as Cassie does now, you would know there is a weird side to Mikaela too. Knowing Mikaela on a deeper level and as a best friend is probably the funniest thing, you're lucky if you get the chance.
Meredith Beiland
Bridesmaid
Meredith, Cassie's built in sister and best friend, who unlike Cassie's other best friends, has lived in the same place as Cassie since the beginning. Meredith and Cassie have done A LOT together: they both moved to HCA in 7th grade, ran cross country, cheered (and were co-captains together), went to App State, joined the same Bible study for all 4 years, moved back home to Hickory, and both became Younglife leaders at HCA in 2018. It has been the biggest blessing to have a constant friend by her side through every transition and even when Cassie moves from Hickory, talking on the phone pretty much daily will never stop.
Anna Hunsucker
Bridesmaid
Anna has been one of Cassie's best friends since 5th grade, they've gone to many youth retreats, and cheered through middle and high school together. Even though Anna went to UNCG and Cassie went to App for college, they've stayed close friends throughout that time and even after Anna's move to Orlando! A couple summers ago, Cassie went to Florida to spend a couple days at Disney with Anna, which was the absolute best because seeing each other is rare these days because of distance! Anna is a little bundle of joy that can light up any room!
Desa Wells
Bridesmaid
She's the best college roommate a girl could ask for and luckily Cassie was that girl the last 2 years at App State! Before rooming together, Desa and Cassie met freshman year; they lived on the same hall and joined the same bible study! The Lord knew this was going to be the biggest blessing of a college friendship from the beginning. Cassie will also be a bridesmaid in Desa's wedding in May! Planning weddings together has been far from bride wars, it's been seriously the BEST to do it beside each other (figuratively unfortunately, because Desa just recently moved to DC with her fiance, Zack) !!
Molly Cummings
Bridesmaid
Molly has always been like a younger sister to Cassie. From when they were little in church, Molly has always been growing up right behind Cassie. From youth retreats, summer camps and just being together at just about everything going on at church, Molly's grown to be more than a younger sister to Cassie, but one of her best friends. Every time Molly visited Cassie at App was an adventure, and after a little while Cassie has forgiven Molly for choosing UNC over ASU. (fun fact: Molly's dad, Paul, will officiate Cassie and Josh's wedding, oh and maybe you'll hear a little something from Molly during the ceremony as well)
Rachel Lowry
Bridesmaid
Younger sister of the groom, but total buddies with Cassie. Rachel will become her sister-in-law on the wedding day, but she's been like her younger sis for a long time now. Rachel is currently a sophomore in high school and will start driving soon before the wedding! (Be careful on the roads HKY ppl!)
Sarah Lowry
Bridesmaid
Older sister of the groom, but more importantly has felt like a sister to Cassie for a long time. It is so exciting to be gaining two amazing sisters and for this wise gal to become my older sister, is a huge blessing. Sarah has been one of Cassie's friends since she knew Josh and also is close friends with her two maids of honor from rooming together in college at UNCW. (another example of Cassie bringing together wonderful friends!)
Luke Lowry
Best Man
Josh's OG person. They have been together since the very beginning. In fact, they lived in very close proximity for nine months. Luke is Josh's twin brother, and built in best friend.
Matthew Lowry
Groomsman
Matthew is one of Josh's older brothers. Josh was born on Matthews second birthday. Matthew is a very intelligent guy, and is always willing to talk to anyone. Josh enjoys getting tips regarding high fashion from Matthew, as well as sharing conversation over coffee.
Benjamin Lowry
Groomsman
Benjamin is Josh's oldest brother, and constantly lets him know. Ben is an adventurous, fun-loving guy, who is always down to do something fun (or crazy). Ben married his wife Jade in October of 2018 and they are enjoying doing life together.
Ryan McGrath
Groomsman
Ryan and Josh met when they were three years old due to a family convergence at a Burger King in Hickory, NC. Ryan and Josh grew up together and shared many great times. From kindergarten graduation and high school soccer, to late summer nights playing Call of Duty in Josh's basement, Ryan has been the embodiment of a great friend.
Ty Stephenson
Groomsman
Ty met Josh the last week of summer before fourth grade. An awkward Atlanta kid with glasses, Ty quickly grew to be one of Josh's closest friends. From ski trips to WV and Utah, and thousands of holes of golf walked, to college in different states, Ty has been a true friend through it all.
Will Lineberry
Groomsman
Will is the lone representative from Josh's years at App State. Will and Josh met freshmen year in geology class. Their friendship blossomed after failing their first college exam together in the library. Over the next four years, they shared a Christian community, and were able to witness each other grow. Will is a great friend and a genuinely funny guy!