Wedding Party
Kelley Coggin
Maid of Honor
Kelley and I met while we were both working in the ICU's at Cox South hospital over 15 years ago, and we have been by each other's sides ever since! She's now a CRNA at Cox, so we get to see each other most days at work. This girl is loyal to the core. When her heart hurts, my heart hurts; when my heart hurts- she takes matters into her own hands and gets things taken care of! When life gets a little too overwhelming, I know at any moment any time of day or night, I can pick up the phone and she will meet me wherever I am or talk for hours on the phone. ~Julie
Kelly Rollins
Matron of Honor
Kelly and I go WAY back to our teen years, going through nursing school together! We became best friends for life while working in Labor and Delivery in the GHETTO at Truman In Kansas City! Some of the greatest memories I have, are with her in them (and a lot of dancing- hope you all have your dancing shoes on for the wedding) She was there through the hardest times in my life and is still there for the best times in my life! She's a nurse in California working for the Navy and sacrificing for our country as her husband is a Navy Seal and currently deployed! She and her family amaze me with their strength!She has 4 beautiful boys and a pretty kick butt husband!Even though we are far away from each other physically, we pick up like we've never lost a beat every time we get together! ~Julie
Karen Cox
Bridesmaid
Karen is my oldest sister, and one of the most intelligent people I have ever met! She lives in Lee's Summit with her husband, Jamie and 3 awesome boys. Karen has kind of taken the roll of my Mom since Momma passed away. She is another person that has always come to my rescue and lifted me up SO MANY TIMES and is the type of person that just always knows what to do, and how to bail me out! When we get together there is always laughter, love and a lot of crazy fun! Ya'll better watch out for this chick- She's a Crossfit trainer! ~Julie
Leslie Peirce
Bridesmaid
Leslie is my middle sister who always picked on me and blamed me for everything growing up! She is also now one of my closest friends and I can't stand the thought of doing life without her or Karen! We got to work together for a little while as nurses at Truman in labor and delivery and she continued on to become a CRNA! She's a beautiful example of how to love deeply and unconditionally! (And she's single, guys!) ~Julie
Megan Combs
Bridesmaid
Megan is TJ's older sister! Her and Bobby have an awesome little guy, Lathum. While I haven't known Megan for a very long time, from day one she has been so welcoming to me and made me feel like I belong in the family. She is an early childhood special education teacher in Savannah, and has so much more patience than I could ever dream of having.
Alexandria Null
Bridesmaid
Alex is Tj's baby sister! She's currently teaching English at East Buchanan High School. She's so full of excitement for life and has a way of putting everyone around her at ease. I'm so excited to have her and Megan as part of my family.
Ellesea Gilmore
Flower Girl
My little Ellie is such a beautiful old soul. She is my 3rd baby, and brought so much pure joy into my life from the day she was born. I see so much of my mom in her everyday, and I know she's going to do unbelievable things with her life and make a positive impact on the world. She still loves mommy daughter dates, and I cherish every second of her. She loves Jesus and loves spending time with her friends. She has shown me how to be a more loving and gentle person, and brought out the joy and love in being a parent.
Torren Gilmore
Ring Bearer
Imagine being told every single day that you are the most beautiful person in the world.... That's what I get every morning when I wake up to Torren and before he goes to sleep every night. Torren will always be my baby boy. He is truly one of the happiest and most loving people I have ever met. He loves the Lord and he loves everyone around him deeply. His hugs and kisses melt my heart. His positive outlook on life and desire to show compassion and love to everyone, gives me so much hope for the next generation. This is another one to watch out for on the dance floor.... He's got some pretty wicked moves! ~Julie
Erich Heidolph
Best Man
Erich and I met while in college at Mizzou and spent many hours together working for the football team. I eventually found myself working with Erich in the equipment room and we've pretty much had each other's backs since day one. There isn't anything he nor I wouldn't trust the other to get done right the first time. We could always count on each other when we lived in the same city and that continues today even though we live miles apart.
Jeff Coats
Groomsman
Jeff and I met our Freshman year at Mizzou and have always gotten into all kinds of shenanigans together. We never actually lived together, but we lived next door to each other in the dorms and were always up for anything. If it was to see how many fast food cheeseburgers were sold for a buck in Columbia to dismantling a TV we found on the side of the road using various engineering techniques you could bet we did it together. Believe it or not I only puked once from laughing shortly after consuming a Jamocha shake from Arby's. Always a good time when Jeff is around!
Reese Bennett
Groomsman
Reese is another life long friend I met Freshman year at Mizzou. We were both majoring in Biochemistry and actually grew up a short distance from each other; knowing of each other but not actually knowing one another. Reese is my sports adventure friend and always has a hard time turning down a road trip. Our first one happened when Mizzou was going to the Big XII Championship game in San Antonio, Texas. I called Reese on a whim and told him I got tickets and we had to leave in the next hour to make it on time; we were on the road in 30, and we've been going to football games together ever since.
Heath Goodin
Groomsman
Heath and I have only known each other for a few years, but we've gotten to know each other fairly well in that time and he is someone I can call any time of day for help and know he will be there. He has helped me on countless projects out at my cabin in order to make it useable for our families, as well as projects at the house I actually live in. He and his wife are both fantastic people and I am very fortunate to have gotten to know them and have them both in our lives. Heath is a great friend and I look forward to many more years of hunting and fishing together.
Mike Bliss
Groomsman
I met Mike when I moved to Springfield and started my first job as an Anesthesiologist Assistant. The first time we really got the chance to talk was when a group of us went to a local restaurant. The best word I can use to describe Mike is passionate. He loves to share in your joys but isn't afraid to call you on your bull. It's just the way it is. He cares deeply about his friends and will help in any way he can, even when that includes helping me move a gun safe up three flights of stairs. I work what some would consider a lot and don't make it home most Thanksgivings, but Mike and Jenetta never hesitate to share their home and delicious food with me. We don't work at the same place anymore but we still get together when we can and have an awesome time.
Bobby Combs
Groomsman
Bobby showed up in my life a long time ago and never left. It helps that he married my sister. I think his favorite memory of us is from High School when he and some of the other seniors put me in a trash can and rolled me down some stairs. Thankfully it was first period and still empty. We've always had a ton of laughs and don't take life too seriously because that just wouldn't be fun. We have tortured each other in ways that you can't help but laugh at, but I know he will always be there for me.
Carmen Palmer
Honor Attendant
Dr. Andy Ellet
Officiant
Alicia Swofford
Wedding singer:)
Rebecca Ball
Welcome/Guest Book
Stefanie Fudge
Welcome/ Guest Book