Wedding Party

Kylie McKinney

Matron of Honor

Kylie is my big sister and practically my twin! We may be on opposite sides of the country, but we're very close and make the best crazy memories whenever we get to see each other. We love exploring cities, terrorizing our brothers, and doing fun girly stuff together. I got to sit next to the altar and hand her the vows during her wedding last summer, and I'm so happy she'll be right beside me too when it's my turn to say "I do".

Ben Rising

Best Man

Ben and I have gotten much closer in our recent times, and I couldn't ask for a better Best Man to share my wedding day with! Growing up, we shared a lot of interests and I can remember fondly a lot of our family time together.

Meridith Greythorne

Bridesmaid

I met Meridith at her 21st birthday party and since then, we've had a ton of adventures together - from karaoke to clubbing to country bars to underground mini golf. Meridith is one of the kindest and most accomplished ladies I've ever met - she does calculus for fun, debates on software engineering with Eli, and plays over 10 instruments, but is always willing to lend an ear and gives everyone amazing advice. Meridith has also been a wonderful addition to the Heard family since she and my brother Khayle fell in love in 2019. I'm so glad she was there with Khayle for our engagement and I'm excited for the day we get to celebrate theirs!

Khayle Heard

Groomsman

I already think of Khayle as a brother, and it was an easy choice to ask him to be a member of my Groomsman party. He was the second Heard I ever met (while helping Kayla move) and I always enjoy spending time with him!

Trinity Davenport

Bridesmaid

Trinity has been my best friend for the last 5 years and is the sweetest rainbow unicorn of a person I've ever met. She welcomed me into her home when I had nowhere else to go, we've laughed and cried together during some of the highest and lowest points of our lives, and we were each the first person to find out when we met our true loves, Eli and Todd. She was actually the one who convinced me to ask Eli out! We share a fierce love of Star Wars, DnD, and EDM, and we always go to our favorite concerts/clubs wearing matching outfits and makeup. I'm so glad to have Trin as my friend and wouldn't have half as many good things in life if it wasn't for her kindness and support.

Nathan Tillotson

Groomsman

My cousin Nathan and I shared nearly every birthday party growing up, and we spent a lot of time together! He introduced me to computers and games, and he and I have stayed close over the years, even though we don't do quite so many shared birthday parties these days.

Ekta Sarma

Bridesmaid

Ekta has been my bestie for 4 years now - she's my wild and crazy "sister from another mister" who dresses to the nines for everything and is always down for an impromptu bar hop, a shopping spree at Sephora, or just talking about life till past midnight. She and I are the party planners and the mixologists of our friend group, always finding ways to get everybody together. In the last two years, I've also had the joy of watching her become an amazing mom and also becoming an auntie to her two baby boys. We've been there for each other through so many highs and lows in each other's lives, and I'm glad to have her there with me on the best day of mine.

Bryant Crone

Groomsman

Bryant and I met through our partners, and I fast grew to respect his thoughtfulness and his reserved nature. He and I have played a lot of card games together and he's a challenging friend to defeat!

Ethan Holland

Ring Bearer

Liam Holland

Ring Bearer

Marley McKinney

Flower Girl