Katie & Marco
Wedding Party
Logan Mirakaj
Matron of Honor
Logan and Katie have been friends since middle school. They have spent so many years making memories together, from beach trips to hiking in Colorado. Logan works as a nurse at a family practice in Knoxville, TN. She and her husband just recently expanded their beautiful family, welcoming baby Mia Mirakaj to the world (due in February)!
Taylor Edmondson
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Katie have been friends since childhood. They made so many memories growing up together through sports, church, and school. They remained close throughout the years, traveling for girls trips and other events. Taylor currently lives in Charleston, South Carolina.
Tallon Dameron
Bridesmaid
Tallon and Katie's friendship blossomed through Katie's friendship with Tallon's older sister, Logan, the matron of honor. Tallon and Katie grew close throughout the years, developing a strong friendship through all of the girls trips! She currently lives in Tampa, FL with her boyfriend David and their dog, Ralph.
Maddie Smith
Bridesmaid
Maddie and Katie have known each other since Maddie was 6 weeks old! The friendship developed quickly, as they grew up attending the same daycare, going to the same school and church, and playing the same sports. Maddie is like a sister to Katie! She currently lives in Bristol, VA with her son, Beckham.
Kiteley Newton
Bridesmaid
Kiteley and Katie met through church when they were in middle school. They bonded quickly over music (the Jonas Brothers, then pop punk) and the friendship has been unwavering ever since. Kiteley currently lives in Abingdon, VA with her son, John David.
Avery Tucker
Bridesmaid
Avery and Katie met in 2017 when Katie moved to Nashville. They ended up becoming roommates and living together, their friendship growing rapidly. They realized their bond was rare and became inseparable until both left Nashville, but they remained close, even through the distance. Avery is a teacher, like Katie, and she now lives in Madison, MS.
Paloma Rodriguez
Bridesmaid
Paloma and Katie met after Marco and Katie began dating. Paloma is Marco's older sister, and instantly became a sister to Katie. Paloma lives in Columbia, TN with her beautiful family - her husband, Andres, their daughter, Evy, and their son, James.
Blair Turner
Junior Bridesmaid
Blair and Katie are sisters, and despite the large age gap, became close instantly. When Blair was born, Katie fell in love! Katie has whole-heartedly enjoyed watching Blair grow up and experience life. Blair is currently in middle school and lives in Bristol, VA.
Jeffrey Meloen
Groomsman
Jeffrey and Marco are cousins, but also very close friends. They enjoy listening to, talking about, experiencing, and creating music together. Jeffrey currently lives in Nashville, TN and travels the country playing drums professionally.
Daniel Meloen
Groomsman
Daniel and Marco are also cousins, and great friends as well. Daniel and Marco have become more like brothers, along with Daniel's brother, Jeffrey, over the years. Daniel and Marco enjoy experiencing the outdoors together, and Daniel currently lives in Raleigh, NC with his girlfriend Carmen. He is active in the military.
Andres Rodriguez
Groomsman
Andres and Marco met when Andres began dating Marco's sister Paloma. Marco and Andres bonded quickly, becoming family right away. Andres has been an inspiring force in Marco's life. He is a labor and delivery doctor in Columbia, TN, where he lives with his wife Paloma, their daughter Evy, their son James, and their dog Max.
David Bishop
Groomsman
David and Marco met when Marco's mom Evelyn started seeing David. David has been a huge inspiration for Marco, and a loving stepfather. Although retired, he works selling motorsport equipment and enjoys exercising and cycling in his free time. David currently lives in Clarksville, TN with his wife Evelyn.
Reed Jones
Groomsman
Reed and Marco met when Marco and Katie began dating in 2018. Reed, Katie's younger brother, and Marco quickly bonded over music, and Marco became a brother to Reed. Reed is currently in the ROTC program at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, VA. He will graduate in 2025.
Willie Martinez
Father of the Groom
Willie, Marco's father, retired from the military in 2009, then continued his work as a professional pilot in the United Arab Emirates. After retiring a second time, he moved to Paris, France with his now wife, Camille, who is in the French Air Force. They currently live in Bordeaux, France with their dog, Rosie.
Ronald Cameron
Father of the Bride
Ronald, Katie's father, worked for the Boy Scouts of America for over 30 years, and was a member of the school board in Bristol, VA for 16. After recently retiring, he has accomplished a lifelong dream of his by buying a house at the beach. He currently splits his time between the beach house and his house in Bristol, VA.
Teresa Wright
Mother of the Bride
Katie's mom, Teresa, works in home health as a physical therapist. She also still pursues one of her passions, cosmetology, on the side. She loves to spend time experiencing live music, and lives in Bristol, VA with her youngest daughter, Blair, their dog Rudy, and their cat, Mark.
Evelyn Bishop
Mother of the Groom
Evelyn, Marco's mom, has worked for the Clarksville school system for years, starting as a teacher, moving to administration as a principal, and now working as a curriculum consulting teacher for the district. She and her husband, David, currently live in Clarksville, TN.