Olivia & Sawyer
Wedding Party
Olivia Jewel
Bride
is the sweetest soul on Planet Earth. Sawyer fell in love with her the day they spent hours talking at Andy's. Olivia is a beautiful and genuine source of love, not just for Sawyer, but for everyone around her. C.S. Lewis said: “Love is unselfishly choosing for another’s highest good.” And Olivia is the epitome of that statement. Nothing compares to the incredible love and selflessness she carries in every aspect of life, whether it be for her soon-to-be husband, a random person in need, a dear friend, a cherished family member, or the will of the Lord; she excels in compassion and kindness.
Sawyer Wade
Groom
is a Golden Retriever of a man, in the best possible way, and there is nothing quite like being in his warm presence. He radiates kindness and joy in their purest form. Olivia has and will always say that to know Sawyer is to love him. His love for man and passion for Christ have always been something to emulate. Moreover, his kind nature is shown by his always being first in line to help someone out, whether a friend or a stranger. When Olivia met Sawyer, she knew that she would either marry him or he would have to break her heart because it was already his from day one.
Lillie Ayers
Maid of Honor
is Olivia's little sister. Where Olivia is quiet and calm, Lillie is the life of the party. She takes her job as the youngest very seriously and will boss you like she's the oldest. Although she doesn't always like to show it, she has the biggest heart and is one of the most loyal friends you could have. She is one of Olivia's fiercest protectors (and in true little-sister-fashion, bullies) and an early observer of Olivia and Sawyer's relationship. In short, the day wouldn't be right without the two sisters next to one another.
Shawn LaPrade
Best Man
is Sawyer's second-oldest brother. He has been a rock in Sawyer's life, whether he realized it or not. Shawn was always there during the hard times and helped Sawyer find his footing at any time he stumbled. Shawn has been the best big brother anyone could ever ask for, which has clearly contributed to the great bond these two brothers have. Shawn was also the first of the brothers to make Sawyer an uncle. Shawn's daughter Kalynn has been a great blessing to Sawyer, and the two of them have also developed a great relationship as well.
Sam Currey
Bridesman
is one of Sawyer and Olivia's friends and Olivia's cousin. Both Sawyer and Olivia reconnected with Sam while attending Lindale, but for Olivia, Sam came into her life when she needed a friend the most. They walked each other through many struggles, and Sam is even partially the reason that Olivia and Sawyer are together. His consistent presence and support have played a pivotal role in not only their relationship but also our lives.
Michael Smith
Groomsman
is the close second to being the Best Man. Michael and Sawyer have been best friends for years. The two of them have been through their fair share, but they always faced it together, with one holding up the other. Michael knows more than his fair share about Sawyer-- the good, the bad, and the ugly-- but his loyalty and friendship have never wavered, and he continues to be the best friend you'll find once in a lifetime.
Aly Hill
Bridesmaid
and Olivia became friends in high school and continued to get even closer in senior year, sitting next to one another in Olivia's mom's Pharm Tech class. She and Olivia have even travelled the world together. She has helped to make some of Olivia's worst days better, mostly through her dry and witty humor, and Olivia's wedding day wouldn't be the same without her.
Kolton Pounds
Groomsman
Where to start with Kolton. He is like another brother to Sawyer. Kolton is a few years older than Sawyer, but you'd never know by how they act together. Kolton has been a backbone and very good friend since they started gaming together back in 2019. Since that time, the bond between these two has grown from fireteam members in Apex to 3's partners in Rocket League, to brothers in every aspect of life.
Michelle Koontz
Bridesmaid
and Olivia have been friends since junior high. Her radiant and cheerful personality makes her an incredible human and an even better friend. She has been with Olivia through pivotal moments in her life, and while they aren't in the exact same season of life, Olivia considers Michelle a role model in life. Olivia can't imagine Michelle not being a part of her wedding day.
Lane Horner
Groomsman
An instigator at heart, Lane is the one who can push things a little too far every now and then, but never has he been anything but a loyal and true friend. Sawyer and Lane have been friends since junior high and have since gathered a plethora of stories to tell about their times together. Lane continues to be someone who is dependable when Sawyer needs anything, and is yet another friend that Sawyer considers a brother.
Phillip Ayers
Bridesman
is Olivia's (not so) little brother and one of her closest confidants. He has been one of Sawyer and Olivia's biggest supporters throughout their relationship, and he was also one of the first people they told about their plans to get married. Although he is young, he is thoughtful beyond his years and has a heart that's fully grown. Together, Olivia and Phillip have been through a lot, and we couldn't imagine him not standing next to us.
Dylan Steele
Groomsman
This one here is a great story. Sawyer and Dylan originally met while playing on Xbox with Kolton. Since that fateful day, Dylan and Sawyer wound up becoming great friends and 2's partners in Rocket League. This pair built a friendship that spans from East Texas to Tullahoma, Tennessee. Crazy to think that just a silly game of car soccer brought Sawyer another great friend.
Brynlee Garcia
Bridesmaid
is Olivia's sister-in-law and Phillip's better half. When Olivia met Brynlee almost four years ago, she never could have imagined Brynlee would become a sister. She is great for a quick laugh or a much-needed rant, and she is solid as they come. The only thing that has changed over these past four years is the fact that she's no longer shy and our last names. We absolutely love her, and we couldn't imagine her not being a part of our day.
Steven LaPrade
Groomsman
is the oldest brother of Sawyer. Steven and Sawyer never really got to spend much time together because of their 16-year age difference, but the two have been able to start building a bond lately and are finally getting the chance to know each other. Moreover, these two brothers are really starting to understand how far they would go for one another. Steven also brought into Sawyer's life a sister-in-law in Jayna, and three wonderful nephews, whom Sawyer loves to spend time with.
Grayson Rush
Usher
and Sawyer met through their mutual friend, Kolton Pounds, and you would never guess where. That's right, an Xbox party! Grayson and Sawyer became friends after playing Call of Duty together and eventually just hanging out outside of video games. Grayson has also helped open doors to things that Sawyer enjoys, like bowling, but their greatest connection comes from how little time it took for them to become friends. The two have shared in many adventures and experiences together and continue to thrive in a great friendship.
Taylor Decaney
Usher
and Sawyer met at the Lindale Church of Christ and very quickly became friends. These two always seem to find a way to talk for hours, even if it's about nothing. The support and encouragement that they give to one another is rare to find in people who became friends in only a year, but the mind of Christ dwells in them richly, which contributes to what makes this friendship so special.
Charlie Kate
Flower Girl
Olivia had the pleasure of watching CK grow up as she babysat her for several years. She and her brother, Reed, quickly became special to Olivia's heart. So much so that Olivia promised CK she could be her flower girl when the day came. Nearly four years later, Olivia couldn't imagine another kiddo walking ahead of her.
Landry LaPrade
Ring Bearer
is the youngest of Sawyer's three nephews. Landry is the wild and tough baby brother to Logan and Lane LaPrade. As an uncle, Sawyer isn't allowed to pick favorites, but it's always very clear how much the two enjoy their time together.
Stetson
Honorary Ring Bearer
is Olivia's (and Sawyer's soon-to-be) step-nephew. He came into Olivia and Sawyer's lives through Olivia's step-mom, Danita. He is the sweetest (and in our opinion, cutest) little boy, and he makes the lives of those he's around that much sweeter. He loves his Monkums and running around on his own, and we adore him!!