Paige & Kenny
Wedding Party
Kelly Payne
Maid of Honor
Kelly Payne has been a close friend to the couple over the years. Although Kelly technically met Paige while attending GCA, they did not become close until college through mutual friends. Kenny and Kelly have been fast friends going as far back as Prayer Conference. We are honored to have Kelly stand by our sides in friendship and support for a lifetime to come. Fun Fact: Kenny lost a bet with Kelly years ago allowing Kelly to request a bite of food to be fed to her by Kenny whenever she desires.
Kevin Freeman
Best Man
Kevin is the brother to the groom and has been his best friend for 28 years. Throughout the years, Kevin and Kenny could be spotted frequently on their rollerblades or trying to convince their parents to get a dog. His energetic smile is contagious to everyone around him. Kevin's love for God and for family are values that Kenny admires about most about him. Fun Fact: Kevin is a valued member of the "Tree house chairs" and is the founder and CEO of "I-Zap" at the early age of 7.
Paige Wilson
Matron of Honor
When Paige first met Paige, Paige thought that Paige hated her because they shared the same unique name of Paige. But, after discovering that was not true, they became besties for the resties. They bonded over sharing the small office/nursing station space at Cohutta Springs and discovered the many things they had in common. Kenny and Paige met long before Paige and Paige met, but the bond of sharing a name cannot be beat by time. Fun Fact: Paige and Paige can tell when you are speaking to or about the other Paige, but can you tell the difference in this bio?
Paul Miller
Groomsman
Kenny and Paul met in high school and became close friends since then. Many memories come up. Memories like participating in races together, tubing down rivers, "PKK," working at camp together, and late night conversations, all remind Kenny that no matter the time or the distance, they will stay lifelong friends. Fun Fact: Kenny can run a marathon faster than Paul, but he was modest enough to let Paul cross first. Please don't bring this up to him as he would be embarrassed.
Robbie Artress
Groomsman
Robbie was the first friend Kenny made when moving from Indiana to Tennessee in 6th grade and they became fast friends. Their love and fascination of horses has kept them close throughout the years along with obsessions in games that they only play 5 minutes before forgetting about it. Robbie has helped Kenny keep up with music and artists that he would not have found on his own and is grateful. Fun Fact: There is a chance that Robbie can be found eating a plate of eggs when you least expect it.
Laura Chase
Bridesmaid
Laura is the friend that Paige aspires to grow up to be like. Laura and Paige originally met at GCA, but didn't truly become close until Kelly dragged her into the friend group. Paige and Laura quickly bonded over nursing and nightshift life. Their similar sense of style and passion for knowledge has lead to many late night conversations about what if's and the royal family. Fun Fact: Laura will be having her own beautiful wedding soon! Planning the weddings together has made wedding planning approximately 10,000x's less stressful.
Matt Durante
Groomsman / Officiant
Matt and Kenny worked together at camp and their friendship continued to grow when becoming housemates during graduate school. While the winters in Michigan were harsh, lots of memories playing Smash, camping, snowmobiling, golfing in the backyard, trying one of the worst and hottest hot sauces ever, and many, many others were made that created life-long friends for each other. Fun Fact: Matt has almost enough experience to build a well for your house.
Cody Paige
Groomsman
Cody and Kenny got to know each other also working at camp and were able to grow closer as friends during their time in Michigan. Thursday night laundry quickly became an essential part of the weekly schedule. Many runs were made to La Perla and Mishawaka to remember what civilization was like. Cody sense of style is incomparable and a goal of Kenny's to reach. Fun Fact: Cody does not enjoy board games. If he plays a game with you, he is just being polite.
Jasmine Arellano
Bridesmaid
Dr. Jasmine Arellano, PharmD is a valued friend and sister to the bride and groom. Who is she closer to is an on going debate between the couple, but she landed in a green dress soooooo...... Jazzy brings the life to every party and is adored by all. We are honored that Jasmine would willingly stand infront of everyone in support of us. Fun Fact: Jasmine and Kenny are sisters. Don't ask. Just accept it.
Obadiah Groft
Groomsman
During their first year at Southern, Obi and Kenny met and have continued to grow as friends. Many memories come to mind, such as working summers together, hiking, camping on islands, chasing waterfalls, and deep long discussions about anything. Obi abandoned dinner plans so that Kenny and Paige would be the only ones to eat together and tell each other how they felt. Fun fact: Obi values having a clean pillow.
Steven Collins
Groomsman
Steve and Kenny first met while in high school became close friends while in college together. Many memories were made going over to the Collins' house for hang out or to practice music for some event. Their friendship continued despite distance for work or grad school. Steve is a great person to teach you how to properly thrift shop. Fun fact: Steve is a Pokémon champion.
Jonathan Blackburn
Groomsman
Jonathan and Kenny met while in college and became fast friends. Many memories were quickly made from bible study, working summers together, going hiking, playing music together, and watching a ridiculous amount of movies in 2017. No matter the state that either of them moved to, whenever they were reunited it was as if no time had passed. Fun fact: Somewhere there is an angel without a voice because Jonathan stole it from him.
Danny Collins
Groomsman / Flower Girl
Danny and Kenny became close friends in high school. Kenny predicted that Danny and his now wife Rachel would be together even if they did not believe it, to which they now affectionately call Kenny their "prophet". Their friendship continued throughout the years with way too many memories to count, from Kenny officiating their wedding, to them letting Kenny stay with them for a few months for a clinical rotation. Fun fact: Danny had a nickname of "Danny"lion in high school. Perhaps it is fate that he is now also our flower girl.