Wedding Party
Noah Thompson
Best Man
Noah Thompson has been my best friend since the 8th grade and we have stay best friends ever since. Noah and I have done some crazy and pretty adventurous things together. We love to spend time together playing games or being in nature. When I look back on all of our memories together, every memory that we have together is filled with the kind of laughter that puts us on the floor crying. The best memory I have of Noah is when we were at a state park near my house. He found a large rock face and started to climb up it without any climbing gear. He didn't make it all the way up but at least he tried! Noah has always been family to me, so much so that he put his name on our family sign. I cannot imagine anyone else that I would want to stand next to me on mine and Sarah's big day.
Dionna Wright
Maid of Honor
Dionna has been my best friend for as long as I can remember. She is a fantastic friend and is a hoot of fun. We met through church as have been pals ever since. Friends come and go but Dionna is the kind of friend who stays. We are much like sisters and we often try to confuse people by saying we really are sisters! Some have asked my mom if they had adopted D! I do feel as though she is my sister because we do just about everything together. I can't remember a time when I or my family had something going on and we asked D to join us. She is truly a great friend and someone I can rely on. I can't imagine anyone else who I would want to stand by me on my wedding day. Dionna, I love you so much and I can't wait for the sleepover nights in the apartment when Kyle is at work
Collin Jackson
Groomsman
Collin Jackson and I began our friendship in the 7th grade. Collin is the person who helped get me involved with the youth group at our church. Collin and I spent many years together playing games until 4 in the morning with Noah, going fishing at my house, and always randomly going out to different places with me. My best memory of Collin and I was in high school when we were both in a play and we would always goof off. This particular time we decided that we go get sonic and show up to practice late. Even though we got in trouble a little bit, we couldn't help but laugh about it. We went on many of each other's family vacations and I will always consider Collin to be my brother. I am so thankful to have him standing with me on this great day.
Alyssa Music
Bridesmaid
Alyssa and I have always been friends but we became great friends in the fall semester of our junior year. We have an odd relationship in that we are always "zinging" each other. She is someone who can take a joke and who will laugh at anything and everything. She kept me smiling through many different odd, frustrating, and exhilarating moments in my college career. She is someone who understands me and has always been there for Kyle and me. She was actually the one who guessed when Kyle was going to propose to me! She is a great friend to have and I am so happy she can be with me on this glorious and exciting day. I look forward to our innumerous laughs and "zings" on this blessed day.
KJ Moore
Groomsman
KJ and I have a funny story as to how we became best friends. Before meeting each other, we both went through at least three roommates. Thankfully, we were paired up as roommates for our senior year of college and the rest is history. There are so many funny memories that I can tell about me and KJ. Some of our best memories include randomly making trips to Taco Bell, making playful banter every time we are in the room, and finding different memes and YouTube videos that we think will make each other roll on the floor and those videos usually result in both of us on the floor and dying from laughter. We have had our fair share of adventures and we are continuously laughing. I am so thankful to have KJ joining me and Sarah on our wedding day. It wouldn't be the same without him.
Bailie Jones
Bridesmaid
The beloved child of Kyle and me. Bailie and I met while in Chorale at Freed Hardeman University and Kyle and Bailie met in Abnormal Psychology with Paul Helton. We have all had a great time taking care of each other. Bailie is a little bit of a procrastinator and Kyle and I took her under our wing to make sure she got her work done, hence the idea that she is our child. Bailie is a fantastic friend to have. She is a great listener and is always there to lend her shoulder. She is a sweet, caring, compassionate, and thoughtful soul who will be there for you for anything. She is truly a blessing to anyone who knows her. I'm so thankful for her kindness and her genuine thoughtfulness. I am so thankful to have her with me on this fantastic day!
Brandon Crouch
Groomsman
Brandon and I have always been super close cousins, but it seems like he has always been my brother. Brandon and I love playing video games, watching funny movies and experimenting with multiple popcorn flavors. My favorite memory of Brandon is when we use to go swimming at his house. I am not the strongest swimmer and at one point, I started panicking and basically drowning. Luckily my “big brother” Brandon came rushing down the water slide in order to rescue me. However, Brandon ended up kicking me in the face. He eventually helped me out and we have laughed my inability to swim and his "daring" rescue ever since. He has always been there for me, so why wouldn’t he be there with me on my wedding day.
Elizabeth Gaglio
Bridesmaid
This gal is one of the strongest people I know! Liz and I met when she and her family moved to Katy, Texas her senior year of high school and would you believe she didn't let that phase her one bit! She came to my house for Tuesday night Bible study and we became instant friends. Eventually, she decided to join me at Freed Hardeman and we became roommates. Oh, the fun we have had in our room! She and I understand each other and complement each other nicely. We did take a break from each other for a year to room with others, but that was a bad mistake and we soon were together again. Liz has helped me through so many things. She challenges me to be more adventurous and to go for what I want and my dreams. So thankful she will be here with me when my ultimate dream comes true.
John Sadler
Groomsman
I met John, the first time that I visited in Texas with Sarah. It was a little odd because we were both quiet around each other. I guess to feel each other out. However, after that visit, it became evident that we had become good friends. John and I have many of the same interests but the best interest that we share is that we both love climbing on anything and running around on roofs, and just being crazy even though John is much better at both of them than I am. My favorite memory of John and I happened over Thanksgiving break when we were stringing up lights on the house. John and I climbed up on the roof and continually ran around not stringing up the lights. This probably looked crazy to other people but we were having a blast regardless. I am glad to have John with me on this day.
Ashley Travis
Junior Bridesmaid
Ashley is Kyle's sister and I am so honored to have her standing with me and Kyle on this day! When Kyle and I started dating, Ashley was just 8 years old and I am so thankful to have seen her grow over these years. She is such an inspiration through her love of ASL. I have had the privilege to watch her master the language with her Aunt Mary. You should ask her about it! She's great! We have spent many evenings talking, playing cards, and baking and they have all been so fun and exciting! I know I have a sister in Dionna but I am so excited to gain Ashley as a little sister even though it feels like we have been sisters forever. I am so happy to have her with me and Kyle on this day and I can't wait for the many years of family events we will have together.
Dawson Barnett
Junior Groomsman
Dawson and I have known each other for the majority of my time at Freed-Hardmen. His family has become my second family and it seems like Dawson and I have always been brothers. Dawson and I enjoy playing video games together, eating lots of food, and being crazy every time we are together. I have so many funny memories of Dawson but the best memory is when Sarah and I told him and his sister that they were going to be in the wedding. Dawson was so excited that he continued to think that his role in the wedding was going to be the groom instead of the groomsmen! He kept telling everyone he was the groom and it was so funny. I consider Dawson to be my brother and he will continue to be my brother even when I move away. I am excited to have Dawson with me in the wedding day.
Paige Barnett
Junior Bridesmaid
I met Paige and her family through Liz. She is the same age as Ashley and is such a fantastic little girl! She is sweet, adventurous, fun, and loves to bake! When Kyle and I go over to her family's house, we have a hoot of fun with her crafts, baking, soccer, and swimming. It is actually really funny, I was placed in Paige's classroom in fourth grade for one of my education practicums! We are all always doing something fun together making memories. I am so thankful for Paige and her pure joy. I have never ever seen Paige upset. She is always bouncy and joyful, never upset or melancholic. We all need a Paige in our life to lift us up out of the discouragement of the world. I am so thankful to have her cheerful self to stand by me on my wedding day.