Wedding Party
Leah Cawthorn
Matron of Honor
Leah is Laurel's cousin, and there isn't anyone better for the job than her. They grew up together and are more like sisters than cousins. Less than a year separates them, so they did everything together. From dance to gymnastics to horse riding, basketball, and even tennis for a short time. Leah is now a successful businesswoman and mom of 2 - go check her out at Reloved Fash on FB, Insta, and her store in downtown Woodbury. Leah has been giving Laurel hand-me-downs since childhood and continues to dress her.
Chase Smith
Best Man
Chase has been my best friend since the day I was born. Our family often says that we were inseparable as kids from playing soccer together, fishing on papa’s boat, and even making up stupid games to pass the time. I wouldn’t want anyone else to be standing by my side on my wedding day.
Danielle McNabney
Maid of Honor
Danielle is Laurel's VFL in the Dawg world. There was an instant connection when they watched their first UT vs UGA football game during first year of vet school. Our friendship blossomed quickly and we are cordially known as the TN gals. The resemblance is uncanny, minus the slight height difference :) On days that we're not studying for hours at a coffee shop, you can find us championing Just Dance.
Brin Eldridge
Groomsman
Brin and Austen have been friends since high school, but have gotten really close over the last couple of years. At the moment, we live in opposite corners of Tennessee, but I can always count on Brin to want to hang out whenever we’re both home.
Kiersten Waugh
Bridesmaid
Kiersten came into Laurel's life during undergrad, thanks to the LMU Women's Tennis. Originally from Canada, her accent may fool you. One of my proudest moments was adding "y'all" to her vocabulary. As the 2 non-European teammates, we traveled abroad (for academic credit of course) the summer after junior year to visit the homes of several teammates. We trekked through Amsterdam, Spain, and a part of France over the course of a month. An experience that cements our bond of friendship for life. Plus we got to fulfill our roommate dreams, even if just for a month. Kiersten will graduate in May 2024 with her DO from DCOM!
D Smith
Groomsman
My oldest brother, D, has always been one of the people that I looked up to the most. I have so many memories of him letting us play video games with him, practicing his wrestling moves on us on the trampoline, and even him standing up for me when I was a little middle schooler. I’m so excited for him to be a part of my big day.
Jamie Woody
Bridesmatron
Jamie was Laurel's college roommate and first friend at LMU. She is an absolute joy and brings a smile to everyone who meets her. We went to almost every event together freshman year from pool parties to dinner parties. This Ohio girl met an East TN man and decided to stick around. Right after graduation, I was blessed enough to be in her wedding party. Now our roles are reversed!
Houston Sproles
Groomsman
Houston has been one of Austen’s closest friends over the last few years. Houston and I have played hours of Spikeball, pickleball, disc golf, video games, and just about anything else we can come up with. Nowadays, I mostly enjoy taking the time to catch up and talk about life over a glass of bourbon.
Aleyah Smith
Bridesmaid
Aleyah is Austen's younger sister and Laurel's soon-to-be sister-in-law! I'm so excited to officially have her as my little sister. New siblings are so much fun!
Ben Blaylock
Groomsman
Ben and Austen have been good friends since high school. Since graduating college, Ben seems to always be on the move, but always tries to make time to hang out when he can. We played a LOT of pickleball this past summer. I’m excited that he’s taking a break from world traveling to make it to my wedding.
Mychaela Kerbersky-Smith
Bridesmatron
Mychaela is Austen's sister-in-law. I was blessed to be a part of her and Chase's wedding a couple years ago, and now I'm very happy to have her be a part of ours. It's so cool that I get to have more siblings!
Jordan Shirley
Groomsman
Jordan is Austen’s longest running friend. We met in middle school and grew closer and closer through church and school. We spent so much time together while we were in high school, to the point where I had a key to his house and would go even when he wasn’t there. I got to be next to Jordan on his wedding, and I’m glad to have him be a part of my special day.
Lilly Tipps
Junior Bridesmaid
Lilly is Laurel's niece. She came along when Laurel was 12. Although that may make it seem like she will be the smallest in the bridal party, that is certainly not the case. Lilly has been borrowing Laurel's clothes for the past couple years. Lilly has become a star athlete, she now plays basketball for her middle school, just like her aunt.