Courtney & Sean
Wedding Party
Brice Johnson
Officiant & Groomsman
I feel like I met Brice at exactly the right moment. I joined this guy's small group this past fall, and immediately he asked me if I'd like to come over for a 6-pack. That evening I remember him asking me how life was going and I remember answering, "Life's great man! I just met this Courtney girl, and I'm telling you dude... She's a real catch." Since then he's been a big answer to prayer for me. Brice and his wife have given me such great advice on how to be a man for Courtney, and have always had a place for Courtney to stay on her weekends in Austin. At one point Brice pulled me aside and told me that if I ever needed help finding a ring to just ask. He's has gotten to see us from the very start, and I am so honored that he will be the one officiating our wedding. Love you dude.
Haley Measures
Bridesmaid
Oh, my heart swells when I think about Mrs. Haley Measures! After graduating from HPU I was convinced I would never make friends like I did in college. I was flat out wrong. I met Haley the week of her wedding while working at my first job post-college. She was incredibly friendly and nice to me, but shy, scared Courtney took a minute to warm up to her. She is the most genuine, loving woman. She's intuitive, wise and very funny! She's also a new momma to sweet Finley Rose and rocking it! Haley and her husband, Jason, loved me for years and prayed for my future husband consistently. Who could ask for better friends? God showed me incredible kindness allowing us to cross paths and become friends. She is a blessing, and I couldn't imagine not having her next to me on my wedding day.
Sylvon Stevens
Best Man
I initially became friends with Sylvon during a 3 month period working with him at Thunderbird Coffee Shop. From there he remained a good friend to me when I was going through a tough season in life. Him and his wife Annafaye invited me to their church community group after my community group broke off. I was unsure if I even wanted to remain in Austin then, but finally decided to take them up on their offer. Since then Sylvon has become an even more incredible friend to me. He's been one of the most pivotal influences in my relationship with Courtney, and he's done a great job teaching me how to treat her. He's the best guy to drink with (even if it's Mezcal), and I'd consider him like an older brother to me.
Molly Marriott
Bridesmaid
Molly and I went to Howard Payne University together, and we both pledged Delta Chi Rho. Our friendship started out with me braiding Molly's hair and helping her put together a photo album for pledging after seeing her wondering the dorm hall on the due date. #ClassicMollyMove Molly was my first and only roommate after graduating HPU in 2013. She's seen me at my very worst and at my best. She's a faithful friend, and my wedding day wouldn't be complete without her.
Jim Burke
Groomsman
Jim was originally my counselor at the Austin Stone. I had gone through a lengthy season of turmoil, and felt like at was at the end of my rope. Jim happened to be the counselor who I got appointed to, but after a few months he found out that I had a past in cross country running. He pitched the offer to me that if I taught him how to run he'd give me free counseling sessions. I gladly took him up on the offer, and soon afterwards we both trained for a Brain Power 10k run together. Every week after running Jim and his wife Donna would take me out to eat at Almarah's for dinner, and we ended up becoming good friends. Jim has helped me restructure my life and my relationship with God. I can't thank him enough for how he's helped change my life.
Jacelynn Cunningham
Bridesmaid
Jacelynn was a major answer to pray as we begin our college years. We were placed as roommates our freshman year on a whim after Jacee asked to be paired with another incoming freshman, not a transfer, and I had yet to be given a roommate. The summer before I had spent many hours praying for a roommate who felt like a sister, and Jacee has been just that from day one - a sister. I mean, I legitimately spilled my guts to her the second day we knew each other at a Sonic - there's no going back after that! We have lived together, traveled together, fought together, laughed together, led together and cried together. She's helped me write out more text messages than I could begin to count (shout out!) and she's spurred me on in my faith more times than she knows.
Jesse Witt
Groomsman
Jesse was a little cutie in 3rd grade, wasn't he? I met this dude at Verts Kebab's for dinner one night when I was trying to get involved at the Austin Stone. He had a 90's army jacket on and a gnarly mustache. He started off just as my community group leader, but later became a guy I could have real authentic spiritual talks with over a cigarette and a Lone Star. Jesse is the kind of guy you will never meet again. He's his own breed and there's no one quite like him. I've had some of the most honest and genuine talks with him over faith, and he's put his arm around me at some of my most ugliest moments. He's even witnessed me punching a huge dent in my car... I love this dude
Anna McCay
Bridesmaid
My Anna Banana! Basically had to beg this girl to be my friend! We were in the same Jacket Journey group as incoming freshman at Howard Payne University. She was the cool soccer girl that could not be bothered by my timid attempts at friendship. We both started pledging Delta Chi Rho the same semester, and one night while working on props for Spring Sing I called her over to me and said I wanted to be friends. The rest is history! Anna is my fun-loving, mountain-climbing friend (but really, she climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro this summer!) We've pretty much grown up together - each of us maturing and working out our flaws, humbly apologizing and loving each other along the way. The girl loves Jesus and anyone who meets her experiences that love. It's undeniable.
Daniel Taylor
Groomsman
Daniel Taylor (aka *DT*) has known me through a few different seasons of life. Originally we were in Sigma Theta Phi together in college. Daniel was the kind of friend who was always down for a Stripes run at 1am for some sketchy taquitos and a slurpie. We used to sit around in my college apartment and listen to the John Butler Trio while either watching extreme snowboarding videos or playing Crossy Road on our phones. When I moved here to Austin he was living down in San Marcos for grad school, and about once a month I'd make a weekend trip down there to hangout after work. Since then I've gotten to see this guy date, get engaged, and finally be a part of his wedding day. It's been an honor.
Madison Manning
Bridesmaid
Madison was in my Community Group for about two years while I was at Watermark Community Church in Dallas. She's a true hippie at heart, and never stops making plans - girl can run circles around me! We went to Haiti on a discipleship trip together with the young adults of Watermark - one of my favorite memories. We witnessed God growing and stretching each other in good and hard ways. She's loved me and shown me grace as I've shared the ugliest parts of me and then encouraged me and affirmed who God says I am. She's a true gift!
Andrew Soderlind
Groomsman
Andrew had been another good friend of mine that I met right after moving to Austin. Right after meeting him he was instantly one of those guys I really looked up to. I've been really privileged to watch how well he treats his wife Becca, and I've envied how much he knows about Scripture. Andrew is wise beyond his years, and I can always trust his advise when it comes to decision making. Also, he answered the door for me during probably the worst day or my life, and I'll never be able to thank him enough for that.
Tyler Paradis
Groomsman
Tyler and I share a mutual love for Thunderbird Coffee. If you ever want to know where this guy's hanging at just drive down Koenig and Woodrow Ave and you'll see his big white truck parked outside. There's not another person I'd rather drink coffee with while simultaneously saying "bro-dude-man-crush" after every sentence. He was the first one to introduce me to whiskey, and is the best person to have around if you want to explore Austin and try something new. He's become one of my very close friends. We've sat down over drinks for countless hours talking about world travel, had handstand contests outside Kerby Lane Cafe at 2am, and we've even made up a new sport called Paddleboard Jousting. I'm so glad our paths crossed because this guy is the ultimate O'TACO!!