Kayla & Ryan
Wedding Party
Igor Yaurov
Best Man
Igor and I met through one of my groomsman Dalton. When we met I instantly knew that I had a friend for life. He has worked for a company called Precision Plumbing as a Plumber for many years. Igor has the ability to be the funniest guy in the room and making sure that everyone else is having a good time. He is always there for the people he cares about through the good and bad. There are so many memories from group gatherings to play disc golf to having drinks uptown. However, my favorite memory is when we went to Crowders mountain a few years back and my son Aiden came along with us. The whole time Igor was interacting with Aiden and making feel like a part of the guys. When we got to the top of the mountain Igor had set up his Eno and he let Aiden share it with him. There was no question who my best man was going to be and I am honored to have him up by my side on one of the most special days in my life.
Emma Campagna
Maid of Honor
I met Emma when I was starting middle school. Emma is graduated from NC State in May. She is moved to New York in July to follow her dreams in fashion. We were on the football cheerleading team together in 6th grade! I was the shy scared girl going to a new school and doing a new sport. Emma was one of the first people who talked to me and made me feel welcomed. Every since then we have been the best of friends. No matter how long we go without seeing each other when we get back together it is like no time has gone by. One of my favorite memories was when we went on a trip to Disney World together! From traveling to getting dinner and drinks to painting together we always have a wonderful time. Emma is one of the sweetest and caring people that I know. I can't imagine getting married without one of closest friends standing beside me that I have known for over a decade.
Calvin Phillips
Groomsman
I first met Calvin in high school, but we didn't become best of friends until a few years afterwards when we met up again through one of my groomsmen Dalton. He recently graduated from Appalachian University where he obtained a degree in accounting. Calvin has truly been one of my best friends for many years now, who I consider a brother. We have had so many fun and hilarious memories, but at the same time he has been one of my most trusting and supportive friend that I have ever had. I know I can always count on Calvin being there. A fond example of that is when one night Kayla had gotten into a car accident and she had the keys to my truck as well so I had no way of getting to her. The first person I called was Calvin and I told him the situation and he dropped everything he was doing to come give me a ride. Luckily Kayla was okay, but that is just the type of person Calvin is. I am truly blessed to have him in my life and to have him standing up there with me.
Katlyn Barr
Bridesmaid
I met Katlyn during middle school cheer tryouts. Katlyn is a store manager at GNC. Not only were we on the school team together, but we were on multiple competitive cheerleading teams together for many years. I remember all of the sleepovers, practices, long nights, vacations and cheer competitions we took together, but my favorite was when we went to Indianapolis for a cheer competition. In the dead of winter with knee high snow on the ground we were walking around the streets to go to dinner in our cheer uniforms which were crop tops and skirts. We were freezing, but we had so much fun laughing, taking pictures, and going back to the hot tub to get warm. Katlyn and I both share a love for animals. I remember we were about to be in high school and both of us jumped out to my moms car to save a dog running across the street. I am so happy to have Katlyn standing beside me on my wedding day!
Dalton Ames
Groomsman
Back in high school I had a few classes with Dalton. I got to know him in my civic class where we had a few group projects together. However, we became even closer of friends a few years after high school. Dalton travels with his fiancé Meghan who is a travel nurse and he does handyman jobs with his experienced knowledge in plumbing. Dalton is always the life of the party and a great time to be around. If you are ever having a bad day Dalton is the person to go to, to help you get back on your feet. One of our favorite place to go to is a country bar called Coyote Joes. Dalton can do it all from line dancing to rocking the cowboy hat to riding the bull. Coyote Joes is some of the best times I have had with him. I wouldn't be where I am at today without having a brother like him in my life. Not only is he a great friend, but he is a great dancer and I know he will be tearing it up on the dance floor on our wedding night.
Audrey Boike
Bridesmaid
I met Audrey through Ryan's best man Igor. Audrey is a high school teacher. We both can relate to each other because we are teachers and get each others opinions on different things. Audrey and I both share the love of adventures from traveling to sporting events to bar hopping or listening to music and drinking at the White Water Rafting Center. Audrey has such a kind and caring heart. When Ryan and I fostered a kitten we were so happy that she was able to take her and give her a permeant loving home. We couldn't be happier and more trusting for our kitten to go too. I love seeing pictures of how big and happy the kitten is. Audrey always has an open and trusting ear. We love when we get together for drinks, sporting events or parties and always have a wonderful time together. I couldn't be happier to have Audrey standing beside on me at my wedding!
Henry Hazzard
Groomsman
Growing up baseball was my life and that lead to one of my greatest friendships that I have ever had with Henry. Our first baseball team together was in 2010. When I was 13 I went to tryout for a baseball team that had a lot more experience and older players than me. Being one of the youngest out there can be very intimidating, but out of everybody Henry made me feel part of the team right away and that is how he has always made our friend feel like. Henry is an experienced bartender that can make some really good drinks. Henry has the most outgoing personality that I have ever met and that is why we get along so great. We have been the best of friends over a decade now. No matter how long we go without hanging out when we do it is like no time has passed. Without Henry standing beside me on my special day the day wouldn't be complete.
JoiAn Holmes
Bridesmaid
I knew JoiAn when I was in high school, but didn't become good friends with her until a few years later when we hung out through a mutual friend. JoiAn is obtaining her elementary education degree at the University of Wingate. She will be student teaching at Porter Ridge Elementary School in the 2022-2023 school year. I know that she is going to make an awesome teacher because JoiAn is a very reliable, caring, trustworthy, and an amazing friend. She is always down to go get some ice cream together and just talk about anything and everything. One of my favorite memories together was when we recently went on a 3 week trip together to Hawaii with my family. We were sipping margaritas on the beach, to learning how to surf, riding horses, swimming with dolphins, spending good quality time with each other, and so much more!! I will forever have the memories we made together! I couldn't imagine not having JoiAn standing up there with me on my wedding day!
Austin Harkey
Groomsman
Austin is my older brother. Austin works in the retail business as a sales associate. My brother has always had the biggest heart and can get along with anybody and that is some of the characteristics that leads him to be a great sales associate. As I have said he has one of the biggest hearts and he has showed that a lot with my son Aiden. Not only is Austin a great brother and uncle, but a great person in general. Austin has been the true definition of a brother. One of the many things that I cherish about him is no matter the conversation or how long it is he always ends it with I love you and be safe. That is what Austin is best at, making you feel loved and cared about. People say you are supposed to have your brother in your wedding because they are family, but he is up there because he is one of the best people that I know. I am very blessed to have my brother be a part of my wedding day.
Alyssa Harkey
Bridesmaid
Alyssa is Ryan's younger sister. Alyssa is a dental assistant. Her long term career dream is becoming a dental hygenist. We always have the best of times and so many laughs when we hangout together. Alyssa is the life of the party and knows how to make anyone laugh or smile. It is awesome that we are so close in age and can relate to each other on so many things. We have always had to ability to confide in each other on a deep personal level instantaneously. Alyssa has a caring, helpful and loving heart to people that she cares about. I know that I can always depend on her to be there for me even if it is just to listen or to help me paint the laundry room and drink. Whenever we hangout with each other it is like we already are sisters. I am so excited to be able to call her my sister officially when Ryan and I get married!
Christian Prince
Groomsman
Christian is Kayla's older brother, but not only is he Kayla's brother he has become one of my really great friends. Not only is he a good friend and fixing to be my brother in law, but he also has a moving business that I'm employed at. Christian is one of the most unselfish people I have had to privilege to know. He is always willing to help anyone day or night. He has been there for me whether it is to help with a project around the house or just being there to talk about things in life. One thing Christian and I bond over is our love for trucks and yes we are Ford guys. Christian is a great leader and has a hands on approach to life in which he has taught me some of those lessons throughout the past few years. There are plenty of reasons why I am so thankful for Kayla and Christian is one of those.
Ansley Prince
Bridesmaid
Ansley is my little sister. Ansley is in middle school and she is on the JV softball team! I remember when I was in 4th grade, my mom told me that she was having twins. I prayed and cried that one of them was a girl because I couldn't be the only girl with 4 brothers. When I found out my mom was having a girl I was so excited because I finally had someone to play with and do her hair, makeup and dress her. I am looking forward to Ansley getting older and calling me when she needs boy and friend advice. I love her so much and can't wait to watch her turn into the beautiful young lady she is. I am proud to be able to call Ansley my sister, but not only my sister, one of my best friends. She is such a smart, clever, artistic and sweet girl. When Ryan asked me to marry him I knew immediately that Ansley was going to be one of my bridesmaid!
Damian Morales
Groomsman
I met Damian through a group of friends back in 2017. Damian goes to the University of Greensboro and is getting a degree in international business. Damian is seriously one of the funniest people I have had to opportunity to meet. There are times where I have tears coming out of my eyes from laughing at so many of his jokes. He is just one of those people who are down to earth and enjoyable to be around. Damian is one of the easiest people to talk to and that is why we have so much fun when we are hanging out together. From doing some uptown bar hopping to having some drinks around the fire in the backyard I know that no matter where the hangout spot is he will always make sure it is a good time. Even though he tied for last place in our fantasy football league there is no way I would be able to get married without having him standing up there with me.
Kendall Reid
Bridesmaid
I met Kendall through one of Ryan's groomsmen Damian. Kendall graduated from East Carolina University. She works in investment banking at Fidelity Investments. Kendall is always so much fun to be around and knows how to make you laugh or put a smile on your face. She always make sure that everyone is included, welcomed and is having a good time. I love going to restaurants and trying new food, drinks and walking around town. My favorite memory of us is when we went to Topgolf and then to a few bars in Charlotte. Neither one of us were very good at golfing, but we still made it fun and had some good drinks while doing it! We can always making drinking and watching football games a blast. I am so happy to have Kendall standing beside me on my big day!