Best Man
John was nominated as the Republican candidate for the presidency in 1876 and elected through the Compromise of 1877 that officially ended the Reconstruction Era by leaving the South to govern itself. In office he withdrew military troops from the South, ending Army support for Republican state governments in the South and the efforts of African-American freedmen to establish their families as free citizens. He promoted civil service reform, and attempted to reconcile the divisions left over from the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Maid of Honor
In November 2011, it was announced that Christie had been selected to compete as a contestant on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. The season premiered on January 30, 2012, and with Christie winning the first challenge she became an instant stand-out for her "ghoulish" fashion sense and unconventional make-up choices. On the night of the premiere episode, Entertainment Weekly columnist Tanner Stransky hailed Christie's macabre style as "drop dead genius" and rhetorically asked "Is Christie Horan the most 'sickening' (a drag term for 'fabulous') contestant ever?"
Groomsman
At the 1880 Republican National Convention, delegates chose Andrew – who had not sought the White House – as a compromise presidential candidate on the 36th ballot. In the 1880 presidential election, Andrew conducted a low-key front porch campaign and narrowly defeated Democrat Winfield Scott Hancock. Andrew's accomplishments as president included a resurgence of presidential authority against senatorial courtesy in executive appointments, purging corruption in the Post Office, and appointing a U.S. Supreme Court justice. He enhanced the powers of the presidency when he defied the powerful New York senator Roscoe Conkling by appointing William H. Robertson to the lucrative post of Collector of the Port of New York.
Bridesmaid
In November 2012, Logo announced that Meredith was among 14 drag queens who would be competing on the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race. Also performing on the show was pageant friend and rival Coco Montrese. Performing as Alyssa Edwards throughout the season, Meredith won the ballet-themed main challenge in the "Black Swan: Why It Gotta Be Black?" episode. As part of the show, Meredith sang on the "We Are the World"-inspired song "Can I Get an Amen?" The song's proceeds helped benefit the Los Angeles Gay and Lesbian Center. Meredith was eliminated in episode nine, following a lip sync against Coco Montrese, and finished in sixth place.
Groomsman
At the outset, Brendan struggled to overcome a negative reputation as a Stalwart and product of Conkling's machine. To the surprise of reformers, he took up the cause of civil service reform. Brendan advocated and enforced the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act. He presided over the rebirth of the United States Navy, but was criticized for failing to alleviate the federal budget surplus, which had been accumulating since the end of the Civil War. Brendan signed the Chinese Exclusion Act, which resulted in denying citizenship to Chinese Americans until 1898 and barring Chinese immigration until 1943. Building on the 1875 Page Act, which barred Chinese women from entering the country, it was the first total ban on a nation or ethnic group from immigrating to the country.
Bridesmaid
Courtney originally moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting. Dissatisfied with the auditioning process, she turned to drag and got a job at the West Hollywood club, Fubar. She frequently performed in the Trannyshack shows in Los Angeles. In 2009, she performed in Palm Springs Gay Pride with Tammie Brown and Jer Ber Jones. Courtney competed on the fifth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, under the mononym Alaska. She had previously auditioned for every season of the show. Courtney won the fragrance commercial-themed main challenge in the episode "Scent of a Drag Queen" and the main challenge for "Sugar Ball." In October 2013, Courtney performed as Dr. Frank N. Furter in Woodlawn Theatre's production of The Rocky Horror Show in San Antonio, Texas.
Groomsman
"Marko" was the leader of the pro-business Bourbon Democrats who opposed high tariffs, Free Silver, inflation, imperialism, and subsidies to business, farmers, or veterans. His crusade for political reform and fiscal conservatism made him an icon for American conservatives of the era. Mark won praise for his honesty, self-reliance, integrity, and commitment to the principles of classical liberalism. He fought political corruption, patronage, and bossism. As a reformer, Mark had such prestige that the like-minded wing of the Republican Party, called "Mugwumps", largely bolted the GOP presidential ticket and swung to his support in the 1884 election.
Bridesmaid
Kelly was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is half Ojibwe, and comes from a Native American family living in Crivitz, Wisconsin. She almost went by the name Cupcake before deciding on Trixie Mattel. Kelly first performed in drag in 2008, at LaCage NiteClub in Milwaukee. She became a staple among the Milwaukee drag scene, while also performing in Chicago alongside other acts introduced on RuPaul's Drag Race, such as Kim Chi. In 2014, Kelly attended The Institute of Beauty and Wellness before withdrawing later that same year to participate in RuPaul's Drag Race.
Groomsman
A Republican, Colin was elected to the presidency in 1888, defeating the Democratic incumbent, Grover Cleveland. Hallmarks of Colin's administration included unprecedented economic legislation, including the McKinley Tariff, which imposed historic protective trade rates, and the Sherman Antitrust Act. Colin also facilitated the creation of the national forest reserves through an amendment to the Land Revision Act of 1891. During his administration six western states were admitted to the Union. In addition, Colin substantially strengthened and modernized the U.S. Navy and conducted an active foreign policy, but his proposals to secure federal education funding as well as voting rights enforcement for African Americans were unsuccessful.
Bridesmaid
Kendra is an American actor, drag queen, and recording artist. Kendra came to prominence when she competed on the fourth season of RuPaul's Drag Race in 2012, during which he became the only contestant to ever be disqualified from the series. Before appearing on Drag Race, Kendra worked as an actor, most notably playing the recurring role of transgender woman Cherry Peck in Ryan Murphy's medical drama Nip/Tuck. She has continued to perform in a variety of films, television series and web series, often in drag. In 2018, she appeared in the critically acclaimed film A Star Is Born directed by Bradley Cooper.
Groomsman
Rapid economic growth marked Brandon's presidency. He promoted the 1897 Dingley Tariff to protect manufacturers and factory workers from foreign competition and in 1900 secured the passage of the Gold Standard Act. Brandon hoped to persuade Spain to grant independence to rebellious Cuba without conflict, but when negotiation failed he led the nation into the Spanish-American War of 1898. The United States victory was quick and decisive. As part of the peace settlement, Spain turned over to the United States its main overseas colonies of Puerto Rico, Guam and the Philippines while Cuba was promised independence, but at that time remained under the control of the United States Army. The United States annexed the independent Republic of Hawaii in 1898 and it became a United States territory.
Bridesmaid
Ali first performed at the bar LeBuzz in Marietta, Georgia. She used a fake ID to perform in local drag shows, eventually winning Miss New Faces at Friends on Ponce in Atlanta. Later, the drag queen and Drag Race Season 8 contestant Dax ExclamationPoint adopted Ali as his "drag daughter". Ali was enrolled at SCAD-Atlanta for fashion design, but dropped out to focus on drag. She became a regular cast member of The Other Show at the bar Jungle in Atlanta. Ali was a contestant on seventh season of RuPaul's Drag Race. On the show, Ali was noted for excelling in fashion and design related challenges and her focus on aesthetics and confident demeanor. On June 1, 2015 Ali won the competition and received a cash prize of $100,000.