Ashlynn & Bryce
Our Wedding Party
Catherine Crandell
Maid of Honor
I have known Catherine since her birth, considering she's my younger sister—we’re eight years apart so we definitely experienced sisterly “growing pains”, but we are now best friends (yay for forced family bonding!). If you know Catherine, you can always see her joy in anything she chooses to pursue. I am thankful to have her as a sister and a best friend. I am so excited that she gets to walk with me through this journey with me as my Maid of Honor! Fun Fact: Catherine spent $477.91 (yes, we counted) on iced coffee alone in the past 9 months.
Jesse Nichols
Best Man
Oh man...what to say about Jesse. He just makes me laugh at the mere thought of him! Jesse has to be my most unexpected friend I’ve had the privilege of knowing. I have an incredible friend in Jesse. He has been there for me in every high and low valley. In my weakest moments, he has been my shoulder to lean on and a constant buddy. Jesse is the guy you call when you’re halfway across the world and have a flat tire, he’s honestly quite the handyman! I remember many-a-day when he, Alex Savvidis and I would hop in his clunky old truck (called her Big Red) and ride the road of freedom until curfew drew us back home. I will always consider myself to be lucky and honored to have a friend like Jesse Nichols. Fun Fact: Once backpacked 54 miles in one day
Katie Walker
Matron of Honor
Katie was my first friend at Abilene Christian University. We bonded on a Walmart trip where we went to buy a birthday cake for her roommate Heather (see below) Katie and I spent our entire freshman year eating tacos at Rosas and studying (well, she studied). Katie is full of sass, sarcasm and fun facts about pigs. To know her is to be truly enveloped in an honest, intentional friendship and my time at ACU is forever changed because of her friendship. In the Summer of 2019, I was honored to be a part of Katie's special day and now I am beyond blessed to have her share in mine. Fun Fact:
Adam Chambers
Groomsman
Adam has been my day one since freshman year at ACU, and has grown to be one of my closest and most trusted friends. Adam and I started off as two guys who barely knew each other in high school. He and I really became close when we started carpooling home from football practice. Through that, we decided that we wanted to be roommates. Ever since then, the rest of it is history. Coming into college, we could not have been more opposite of each other in personality. I was the outgoing extrovert, and Adam was the diligent introvert. We formed a surprising bond over the years since then, and I am so thankful we did. Adam is one of the most patient men I know, and has always been a listening ear for me in troubled times. Everybody needs a friend like Adam in their life.
Heather Johnson
Bridesmaid
Heather is another first-year friend at ACU. Heather and I became close through her roommate Katie and all of college we spent our time as a trio enjoying Mexican food and Disney movies in Nelson dorm. Heather and I bonded, even more, when Katie became an adult and left us in Abilene alone. We spend hours "working out" (walking the trail around ACU) and making dinner plans as we sweat. Heather is one of the kindest and most trustworthy friends I have ever had the privilege of knowing. Fun Fact:
Alex Savvidis
Groomsman
The friendship between Alex and I is truly a unique one. The moment I met Alex, I knew that I wanted to pursue a friendship with him. Some of my favorite traits of Alex's are his work ethic, confidence, loyalty, and most importantly, his sense of humor. I'm positive that Alex can make anyone laugh, he has always had a quick wit about him. Though we’ve been in a long distance friendship or two years since he joined the Navy, I could be more proud to call him my friend. Fun Fact: Alex was on a YouTube Speed Dating show as the final 2 contestant.
Hannah Estes
Bridesmaid
Hannah was my most surprising friendship at ACU. Hannah and I met when we both served on the GATA officer team in 2017. Hannah and I strengthened our friendship over Bachelor marathons and lots of queso. Hannah's heart is pure and full of love for others. She has a wicked sense of humor, a contagious laugh and handwriting I could only dream of having. Fun Fact: Even though she still has two baby teeth, she’s a stunner
Tony Maldonado
Groomsman
I met Tony through Adam during freshman year, and after that fateful day, he and I have been as thick as thieves. Tony was my roommate for almost two years in college, and during that time we grew as close as brothers. Tony is one of the most dependable guys that I know. If I have ever needed anything, Tony has been the first one to jump the gun. I would do anything for this guy, and I am bursting at the seams for him to be apart of Ashlynn and I's big day! Fun Fact: After running his first (and only) marathon he got a 26.2 bumper sticker...permanently...on his butt errr bumper.
Camryn Phillips
Bridesmaid
Camryn was my roommate senior year of college and has since become one of my dearest friends. Camryn and I also met through GATA and spent many late nights working on things for club. We share a love of McDonalds chicken nuggets, Sonic Drinks and anything cheetah print. Camryn is a friend that you can turn to for anything and I am grateful for the heart moments we shared from laughing over bad tv shows to crying over spiders in my bed, Camryn has seen me at my best and worst and loved me through it all. Fun Fact: Even thought she lived with me in the house with spiders in the beds, she’s still deathly afraid of frogs
Charlie Lauerman
Groomsman
I first met Charlie the very first week that I was in college. He is one of my very first friends from ACU and has really been there from the beginning. Charlie has an incurable sense of humor, and those around him can't help but feel like laughing at or with him. During my Sophomore year, Charlie, Adam, Tony, Austin and I all pledged Gamma Sigma Phi at ACU. Through our fraternity, I found an even closer bond with all these guys, and Charlie's friendship really has been a special one over the years. I am honored to have a friend like Charlie and am overjoyed that he will be one of my groomsmen!
Daija Nealy
Bridesmaid
Daija and I have been friends since high school and Daija will never let me forget it. Daija is my soul sister, we met through highschool theatre and have since shared many late nights talking about love, laughter and the shows we were in. Daija keeps me laughing and never fails to put a smile on my face. Her heart for Christ shines through in everything she does and I am eternally grateful for her advice and counsel. Fun Fact: Bride squads resident Champagne & Cheese Expert from the heart of Chicago
Austin Thatcher
Groomsman
Austin Thatcher...is one of those guys that you can't help but notice. Let me explain. Austin makes himself apparent to everyone around him. He makes sure that people know he is present. Ever since meeting him, I've always admired Thatcher's personality, because he is never afraid to be himself. Not to mention, he has an incurable sense of humor! I met Austin in Cornerstone along with Charlie and the rest of that group. When I look back on those first few days of freshmen year, I feel so blessed to have been led by God to meet all of these amazing men who would have such a huge impact on my life. And Austin has left one of the largest marks on me, bar none. I am so thankful for guys in my life like Austin Thatcher, who always reminds me that life is more fun when you just have fun with it.
Brittany Saucedo
House Party
Brittany and I are both Education majors at ACU and spent many hours working on projects or making things for each other's classrooms. Our friendship works perfectly as she loves to take my desserts and I will happily eat her fries. Brittany never fails to make me laugh and is the most intentional friend, showing up with a donut or coffee when I need it the most. I have been so blessed to share my student teaching with her at Reagan Elementary. Fun Fact: The smell of ketchup will make her gag (Do with that information as you wish)
Meagan Kurosky
House Party
Meagan is the person you call on a bad day when you need a laugh. I do not think there has been a time when I have hung out with Meagan that my sides do not hurt from laughing. Meagan exudes joy in everything she does and is like sunshine in a person when she enters the room. I could not think of a better dressed, more life of the PARTY friend to walk through the wedding journey with me than Meagan. Fun Fact: Meagan has been known to keep a stash of chicken nuggets in her purse. If you get hungry during the ceremony just find Meg!
Clara Nichols
House Party
Clara and I became friends through Bryce's best man Jesse and my life has forever been changed. Clara's wisdom exceeds her years tenfold and her heart points to Christ in everything that she does. Clara has served as a mentor to me through some of life's toughest moments, she has wiped my tears and held me when I felt weak as well as cheered and encouraged me as I grew. Clara's heart and spirit sing of love, and I am so honored to include her in my wedding. Fun Fact: Clara practiced walking on stilts for six months so that I could successfully cosplay Groot at Comicon.