Wedding Party
Tori Healy
Matron of Honor
Tori is a teacher at the alternative school in West Plains, Zizzer Pride Academy. She is married to Johnny Healy, and together they have the most spoiled puppy, Laker. She and Lauren met through a church event and became friends by attending CrossFit classes together. She is now Lauren’s neighbor and gets to take credit for Lauren and Chase being together.
Nichole Riggs
Bridesmaid
Nichole is a FACS teacher at West Plains Middle School and High School. She is married to Austin Riggs, and together they are caring for two sweet girls in foster care. Lauren and Nichole became friends over evening walks around town after volunteering with the church that turned into hours of conversations about life.
Crista Ortiz
Bridesmaid
Crista is a dental assistant at West Plains Dental Group and a trainer at CrossFit West Plains. She has the sweetest puppy, Braxly, that loves Chase almost as much as Lauren does. Lauren and Crista became friends through Chase and spend most of their time sending animal memes to each other and making the other laugh during workouts at the gym.
Marcus Chanski
Ring Security
Lauren was a nanny for the sweetest family while she was in graduate school. She and Marcus spent many days together since he was 3 months old until he was almost 2.
Hoyt McNeil
Ring Bearer
Hoyt is Chase’s nephew and has such a fun personality. He is the son of April McNeil and Aaron McNeil, Chase's brother. He will turn 2 years old in July.
Anthony Tackitt
Best Man
Anthony works at Air Evac in West Plains, manages CrossFit West Plains, and is married to Stacie Tackitt. Together they have two daughters, Cadence and Maci. Anthony and Stacie have been close friends to Chase while he lived in West Plains. They have spent many hours in the gym together and pushed Chase to grow as a person and a stronger man of God.
Jacob Eckman
Groomsman
Jacob is a Chiropractor in West Plains and is married to Bailey Eckman. Together they are welcoming their first child in April. Jacob and Chase have challenged each other in the gym for many years now. They've competed in many competitions together.
Johnny Healy
Groomsman
Johnny owns and operates a trucking business and is married to Tori Healy. Johnny and Chase competed against each other in high school football and later became friends through Lauren and Tori's friendship.