Wedding Party
Kyla Ruppert & Nolan Pridgen
Bride & Groom
At the time of our engagement, we had been together for three and a half years. On the day of our wedding, it will almost be 5. When someone tells you that you will find your soulmate one day, you would never imagine how truly amazing it is. Through ups and downs, we have been here for each other no matter what. The support system we have for each other is like no other. Telling each other each day how proud the other one makes us is an understatement. We both started our careers at a young age, which can be not only hard on yourself, but hard on a relationship. But for us, the growth and maturing happened right upon our eyes, keeping our relationship strong and healthy through it all. We cannot wait for each one of you to be there to support our forever!
Olivia (Caulder) Kelley
Matron of Honor
Olivia is my best friend who I met in cosmetology school. Although when I chose her, we had only been friends for around 2 years, our connection makes it seem that i’ve known her for a lifetime. We share the same passion, which is only beginning of all the things I love about her!
Sarah Kahler
Bridesmaid
Sarah has been my best friend for a very long time. Our friendship started as Freshman in highschool. Clover High School cheer is what created our bond. Although we don’t talk every day, she’s always going to be the friend that will have my back no matter what, when, or where.
Morgan Fararr
Bridesmaid
Morgan has been a close family friend of Nolan’s since they were kids. Luckily, that brought her into my life. I don’t get to see her often, but when I do we are both so excited! She has always been one of my biggest supporters in my career, and our relationship. (She was definitely one of the most excited people when we face-timed her to tell her the news) She’s not only going to be by my side, but she will be cheering Nolan on as well!
Lainie Russell
Bridesmaid
Lainie and I have gotten closer and closer during the year leading up to our wedding. She may not have been here through it all, but she is still a huge supporter of Nolan and my relationship. She’s an amazing friend who will help you through any ups and downs, We are so excited to have her join us on our big day!
Ashlyn Fararr
Bridesmaid
Ashlyn has been part of Nolans life since they were young. We have been excited to see her blossom into the beautiful young woman she has turned into. Her entire family has always welcomed me with open arms, and we cannot wait for her to share this special day with us!
Hailey Walden
Bridesmaid
Hailey has been part of Nolans life since they were young. She is the brother of Nolan’s groomsman, Hunter. She has always looked up to Nolan, as she sees him as another brother. I guided Hailey to follow her dreams, which were the same as mine, a Cosmetologist. She is one of the sweetest people you will talk to and we cannot wait to make her a part of our special day!
John-Mark Flanagan
Groomsman
John-Mark and Nolan grew up together. They met playing little-league soccer. Some years, they weren’t always as close as others, but now as young adults, they are best friends who hang out almost every weekend. They share the same career, and both enjoy hunting and fishing.
Ryan Kelley
Groomsman
Ryan is the Matron of Honors Husband. Nolan and Ryan quickly became friends when Olivia and I became best friends and pretty much pushed their friendship on them! Since then, we have been on many trips, dates, and hang out nights together. We are so excited to have Ryan by Nolans side!
Hunter Walden
Groomsman
Hunter has been Nolans best friend since they were kids. They have had each others back through everything. We are blessed to have Hunter stand with Nolan for our big day!
Dylan Pridgen
Groomsman
Dylan is Nolans older brother. Of course all brothers fight, but behind the scenes, the brotherly love is strong. Even while Dylan was away for college, they continued to talk, especially while they played many hours of video games together. While he may not admit it, Nolan couldn’t be more excited to have his brother standing with his groomsmen!
Rylan Pridgen
Groomsman
Rylan is Nolans younger brother. The two of them don’t agree on everything, but Nolan cares about Rylan more than he would like to admit. I look at Rylan like a brother as well, and am so excited to officially become part of the family. While he may be the youngest in the wedding party, he deserves nothing less than being part of his brothers big day!
Natalie Phillips
Flower Girl
Natalie is Nolans cousin, Caroline’s, daughter. She brings us so much happiness and you will never be bored when she’s around! She’s smart, respectful, and an absolute joy! It was never a question that she would be our flower girl, because we love her with our whole hearts! It means the world to us for her to be our flower girl, especially being that Caroline, her mother, was Nolans parents flower girl!
Donette Pridgen
Mother of the Groom
Donettte is Nolans mother. Donette loves her boys more than anything in the world and is and will always be their biggest supporter. She always has a smile on her face. She is no doubt one of the most amazing and supportive mothers out there. While she never got to be a girl mom, her and I have a close relationship and I cannot wait to have her as a bonus mom! Donette supports both me and Nolan in our successes and failures, and will always be there to pick us up if anything goes wrong. Nolan is blessed to have her as a mother, and I am blessed to have her as a mother in law. We wouldn’t want anyone else to be there for us, and we love her beyond compare!
Fleet Burgess
Mother of the Bride
As some of you may know, my mother passed away when I was five years old. Fleet came into my life not long after. Some of you may hear me refer to her as my “step mom”, even though her and my dad are not together anymore. I may not say mom to everyone else, but she in my eyes, she’s my mama. She has always been there for me, even 600 miles away. We talk on the phone almost every night about everything and anything. She loves Nolan and me with her whole heart, and is jumping out of her seat waiting for our big day to come! I could never ask for anyone else to fill that spot in my life, and I thank God for her every day!
Michael Pridgen
Father of the Groom/Best Man
Better referred to as “Google” or “Grumpy Bear”, Michael is Nolan’s father. As much as we all pick on him, Nolan is so grateful to have such a loving and caring father. Behind the scenes, he does so much for his family, and surprisingly to most, he does smile a lot more than you all see!! He loves spending time with his boys, like taking them hunting and fishing. We are thankful to have him with us on our big day!
Ron Ruppert
Father of the Bride
Ron is my father, and the best father any girl could ask for. Blood does not consider someone family, as my dad adopted me at 10 years old after being my father figure for the majority of my life. He has dealt with so many things as a girl dad, through drama, girl problems, breakups, anything, you name it! He had the weight of the world on his shoulders, but would drop it all in a heartbeat for me, even if all I needed was a hug. I couldn’t be more thankful to have him as the man to give me away to Nolan, but trust me, he can’t get rid of me that easily!