Joshua & Danielle
Wedding Party
Katie Rhodes
Matron of Honor
Katie is the epitome of a big sister- always has your back no matter what. Until recently, I didn't understand everything she did for me. She really was an extra parent to me, always building me up, supporting me, loving me unconditionally. She truly is the best thing I could have ever asked for.
Josh Baldock
Best Man
Bosh! One of my best college friends. We met while I was working as an RA at UTC (as I did some of the others on this list). We actually met through some mutual friends and have been close ever since. Almost every good Chattanooga memory has him in it and I’m glad we get to continue that at Dani and I’s wedding.
Allison Fuerst
Maid of Honor
Allison and I met when we were 16 working at the YMCA! We have always been thick as thieves- regardless of any distance we have had. Even though she is in Nashville teaching kiddos and I'm in Chattanooga, we still keep in touch. She has always been there for me like a sister so there's no other place for a sister to be than beside me on my big day1
Jacob Lasley
Best Man
Jake! My little brother, my friend, and now one of my two best men. I’ve always had the best relationship with my brother. I couldn’t imagine not having him by my side on the day to celebrate Dani and I.
Ginger Conder
Bridesmaid
My A1 from day 1! Ginger and I met the first day of classes my first year of college! We instantly clicked just by chatting before class and the rest is history! We lived together for a whole year and didn't kill one another so I'll take that as a good friendship. She is the most loving, compassionate and genuine person and I am so lucky to not only have her as a friend but to also have her stand by me!
Josh Lea
Groomsman
The great Hosh! This guy was also part of the Chatt crew. It never failed, this man was always the first in our group texts to say, “Alright, what’s the plan for the night?” You can always count on this man for anything and will never have a bad time with him.
Taylor Cole
Bridesmaid
Taylor and I met through Josh (kudos to him) and we instantly hit it off with our sarcastic and witty remarks. We have become so close this past year that I could not imagine my life without her. She is my sounding board, my hype man and also the one who keeps me grounded.
John Dunham
Groomsman
John... What a guy. John is another one of the guys in the Chatt crew. He’s been a great friend to Dani and I. You can always count on him for the best advice and a trip doing anything fun. Dani and I have always appreciated him and his girlfriend, Jessica, for all they’ve done for us. I couldn’t imagine not having this guy in our wedding party.
Kiyoko Puca
Bridesmaid
Kiyoko and I met through work- I was actually her boss when we first met! We slowly became friends the more and more we worked and she is one of my best friends! She is cool, calm, collected and level headed about everything. She always finds time for me between a full time job and while pursuing her MPA full time. She is an amazing person dedicated to helping those with special needs and truly loves what she does. There aren't enough people in the world like her!
Hunter Chapman
Groomsman
Hunter and I met in high school on a camping trip. We quickly began hanging out and became very close friends. We spent plenty of time riding through the mountains and going on multiple camping trips. Hunter was always the guy you could rely on for anything including being in our wedding party to make it that much better.
Erica Branch
Bridesmaid
Erica and I met at work as well and I was also her boss. We are so much alike that we didn't really know what to do with one another! She is a total goofball with some seriousness mixed in. She has always been someone I can confide in and then give it to me straight (even if it hurts my feelings.) She is a hard worker and I cannot wait to see her grow and succeed in pursuing a degree in teaching!
Andrew Giles
Groomsman
Andrew and I met working as RA’s together in the dorms at UTC. Andrew and I quickly became friends by playing pranks and messing with all of the other RA’s that worked with us. This frequently included playing good cop, bad cop with residents to scare them before we told them we were just kidding. Andrew and his girlfriend Olivia have been great friends to us and we are so glad we get to continue that relationship with them.
Emily Leofsky
Bridesmaid
Emily and I met while both being in Gamma Phi Beta Sorority. We were acquaintances and never really got close until a year later and then we were inseparable. I don't know how or why it took us so long to get to know one another but I am so glad we are. We have talked to one another about anything and everything and confided in one another from day one! I am so thankful for us both choosing the same organization to bring us together because without it I would have had many more meltdowns!
Christian Mantel
Groomsman
The Chatt crew continues. Christian was always the guy who had to pull pranks and joke with everyone. Any gross idea we ever thought of like playing Bean-Boozled while drinking (don’t play that) or turn our living room into a boxing ring. You can always be promised a good time with this guy.
Mackenna Duke
Bridesmaid
Mackenna and I met through Gamma Phi Beta Sorority- she was absolutely terrified of me at first. She really opened up to me when she got her big sister who was a good friend of mine. After that she and I really bonded and became close. I was there a lot for her but she was there for me more times than I was for her. She is one of the most ambitious people I've met and I cannot wait to see where her hard work, ambition and passions take her in life.
Dakota Brock
Groomsman
A wedding party without Dakota would just be a wedding group. Dakota and I have known each other since we were in middle school but never really started hanging out until we were in high school. We have had plenty of good times ranging from nights at Pooker Park to the days we were living in the dorms together in college.