Caitlyn & Kellis
Wedding Party
Cara Bratcher
Maid of Honor
Cara Bratcher is not only Caitlyn’s sister but one of her best friends as well. They were not close growing up seeing as there is a 9.5 year age gap, but once they got older they finally formed an unbreakable friendship where they know they can lean on each other no matter what. Caitlyn is honored to have Cara standing beside her on her big day.
James Herring
Best Man
James is Kellis’ father, travel partner, and life long best friend. They’ve been on many adventures together and hope to go on more in the future. Growing up, Kellis was always told he looked just like his dad and wants none other than his “twin” to be standing next to him on his wedding day.
Georgia Smith
Bridesmaid
When Caitlyn chose her roommate for freshman year of college, what she wasn’t aware of was the fact that she had just found a best friend for life. From dorm living, to choosing and sharing their first apartment for the next 3 years, they have been through ALL the ups and downs and have been beside each other through it all. One of Georgia and Caitlyn’s favorite pastimes would be fantasizing about their dream weddings, and finally the time has come for one of them to turn that fantasy into reality, and Caitlyn is ecstatic to have Georgia by her side when she finally gets to say, “I do.”
Chance Jackson
Groomsman
Kellis and Chance have been close for a very long time. From Warped Tour, late night conversations, or spending all day doing absolutely nothing, they’ve been through most everything together.
Hannah Vickers
Bridesmaid
Hannah Vickers joined Caitlyn’s sorority at a time when Caitlyn was considering taking a little, and a few of the girls had suggested to Caitlyn that she should meet Hannah because they thought they would be a good match for big/little, and boy were they right. Caitlyn left her first meeting with Hannah just knowing they were gonna be best friends, and that’s what happened. It doesn’t matter what they do together, whether it’s having a girls night out or laying on opposite sides of the couch, texting funny Tik-Toks to each other while not speaking for hours on end, Caitlyn and Hannah have always just enjoyed each other’s company no matter what. Hannah also became good friends with Kellis and so him and Caitlyn are both honored to have her be a part of their special day.
Wade Van Duzer
Groomsman
Wade grew up right down the street from Kellis and they were inseparable. The two would always find joy in riding around and getting into trouble on four wheelers or Kellis’ electric gator. Once they started driving, they spend time cruising dirt roads, hanging out in parking lots, or Wade pulling Kellis out of the mud at 1 in the morning. Needless to say, they have played significant parts in each other’s lives.
Ally Hudson
Bridesmaid
Ally took Caitlyn as a little when she joined a sorority, and helped Caitlyn break out of her introverted shell. Ally was not only a mentor but she also took on a guardian role for Caitlyn and was always there for her when she was feeling down and had no issue dealing out tough love when Caitlyn was in the wrong about anything. Caitlyn genuinely doesn’t believe her college experience would’ve been the same had Ally not been there for her, and that is why Caitlyn cannot wait for Ally to be by her side as she begins this next journey in life.
Braden Hawkins
Groomsman
When Braden and Kellis met, they were both living in Valdosta and became close friends instantly. They spent almost everyday together and learned a lot about each other very quickly. Braden and Kellis have both been there for each through tough times in their lives and have had each other’s backs through it all.
Abby G
Bridesmaid
Caitlyn and Abby started off as coworkers as lifeguards at an amusement park. They kind of had a rocky road to becoming friends, but once they were, they were each other’s good-time-gals! Not only were Caitlyn and Abby good friends, Kellis and Abby were friends as well. It was Abby who originally introduced Kellis and Caitlyn to each other, and when they reconnected a year down the road, it was Abby who nudged Kellis into actually giving a relationship with Caitlyn a chance, and it’s obvious how that went! Now Kellis and Caitlyn are happy that their friend, that helped get them to where they are, will be standing with them as they start their forever together.
Brantley Harding
Groomsman
Brantley is one Kellis oldest friends. They grew up together attending the same church and played in the band together there. They’ve been on many trips and have many great memories together. Although they don’t get to see each other as often as they wish, it’s a friendship that picks up right where it left off every time, as if they never spent time apart.
Sarah Herring
Bridesmaid
Sarah is Kellis’ sister as well as one of Caitlyn’s bridesmaids. When Kellis and Caitlyn first started dating, Caitlyn felt as though Sarah had immediately accepted her as a part of the family. When Kellis proposed, Sarah seemed to be the most excited out of everyone, immediately asking when we were going dress shopping. Caitlyn is ecstatic to not only have Sarah standing beside her as she ties the knot, but also to be gaining Sarah as a sister.
Matthew Young
Groomsman
Matthew began dating Kellis’ sister, Sarah, a few years ago and Kellis instantly made a new friend in him. His positive attitude and expressive nature is infectious and has always been a joy to be around. He has been a major supporter of Kellis and Caitlyn since day one and has been a great friend to both of them.
Jami Kling
Bridesmaid
Jami and Caitlyn met through their sorority, and it took a little while for Jami to break through Caitlyn’s introverted shell, but when she did they instantly became friends. Jami has quite a free spirit attitude, and through vacations, tons of girl’s nights out, and eating Mexican every other night for a month straight, Jami showed Caitlyn it’s okay to live on the wild side of life a little. That is just one reason why Caitlyn is excited to have Jami standing beside her on her special day.
Ian Quintero
Groomsman
When Kellis first met Ian, they did not get along. At all. They met in the school house in California shortly after both had graduated boot camp. Once they graduated and became part of the same unit, they became very close friends. Through many field ops, deployment, and the ups and downs of the Marine Corps, Kellis is honored to have him at his side on his wedding day.