Wedding Party
Lydia Coulson
Bride
Lydia is the bride, from Jefferson City, Missouri, and the daughter of Jeffrey and Kristin Coulson. Growing up, her spunky, big-hearted personality always lit up the room, and it is that spark that Konner fell in love with. Lydia is so excited to become a Vaughn and even more excited to start this next chapter with Konner, building a life full of love, laughter, and memories together.
Konner Vaughn
Groom
Konner is the groom, and he’s the kind of person who makes everyone feel instantly welcome. He’s from Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri, and is the son of Ryan and Tarrah Vaughn, who raised him to have the biggest heart. Konner has such an outgoing personality and is always the first to help someone in need. Lydia fell in love with his kindness, his laugh, and the way he cares so deeply for the people around him. He can’t wait to marry Lydia and spend the rest of his life loving her.
Jeffrey and Kristin Coulson
Parents of the Bride
Kristin and Jeff have always been Lydia’s greatest supporters, guiding her with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion. Kristin is her safe place through life’s highs and lows, always offering encouragement, wisdom, and a heart dedicated to family and serving the Lord. Jeff has been Lydia’s steady anchor, full of guidance, humor, and unconditional love. Together, they have shown Lydia what a strong, loving marriage looks like, teaching her how to build a truly great relationship. Having been happily married for over 30 years, their example has shaped the person Lydia is today. They are so excited to see her marry Konner and begin this beautiful new chapter of her life.
Ryan and Tarrah Vaughn
Parents of the Groom
Ryan and Tarrah Vaughn are Konner’s parents and have been married for 25 years, setting a strong example of love and passion. They raised Konner to be respectful, loving, and resilient. Tarrah’s caring nature is where Konner gets his compassion, while Ryan, a firefighter, inspired Konner’s courage and his own path into the fire service. Having spent so much time around the fire station growing up, Konner was often in firefighter gear as a child. Ryan and Tarrah are incredibly grateful to see Konner and Lydia begin their life together and are so excited for their future.
Faith Karr
Maid of Honor
Faith has been Lydia’s best friend since they were little girls, growing up side by side through every season of life. From long days on the softball field to countless afternoons spent together, their friendship has always been constant. Whether they were laughing, talking about everything and nothing, or just sitting together in silence, Faith has always been there, more like a sister than a friend.
Tanner Gardner
Best Man
Tanner is one of Konner’s closest friends from high school, and their friendship began on the football field. What started as teammates quickly grew into a strong bond built on trust, loyalty, and shared experiences. Over the years, they’ve spent plenty of time together fishing, hunting, and making lasting memories. Tanner has always been a dependable friend, and Konner is truly grateful to have him standing by his side as he marries Lydia.
Shelby Templeton
Matron of Honor
Shelby is Lydia’s only sibling, and with an eight-year age gap, their relationship has grown and changed in beautiful ways over the years. Though they were sometimes in completely different stages of life, their love for each other has always remained constant. Shelby has always been someone Lydia could look up to and lean on, a steady source of guidance, comfort, and encouragement. As they have grown older, their bond has only deepened, now filled with laughter, long conversations, and silly videos they send back and forth that mean more than words can say. Lydia is so grateful for Shelby and the special sisterhood they share, and she is honored to have Shelby stand by her side as her Matron of Honor on her wedding day.
Luke Willenbrock
Groomsman
Luke is one of Konner’s friends from high school, and their friendship has remained strong throughout the years. Even now, they still spend plenty of time together, whether they’re watching sports, keeping up with the latest games, or just hanging out. Their shared interests and time together have helped maintain a lasting bond. Konner is grateful for Luke’s friendship and is glad to have him by his side as he and Lydia celebrate this special day.
Caitlyne Jeffries
Bridesmaid
Caitlyne is Konner’s sister and the sibling he has always been closest to. Their bond is full of laughter, so much so that they cannot sit together at serious events without cracking jokes and making each other laugh. Over the years, Caitlyne has also become one of Lydia’s closest friends. From the moment Lydia started dating Konner, Caitlyne welcomed her like family, and their friendship grew effortlessly. Lydia even caught the bouquet at Caitlyne’s wedding, and Caitlyne knew right then that Lydia and Konner were meant to be. Whether they are talking about their favorite TV shows or teaming up to prank Konner, they have shared countless fun, sister-like memories together.
Paul Byrd
Groomsman
Paul is one of Konner’s closest friends from high school, where their friendship began on the football field. They’ve spent plenty of time together both during and after high school, and still enjoy playing video games whenever they can. Konner is grateful to have Paul standing by his side as he and Lydia celebrate their special day.
McKenna Schwarzer
Bridesmaid
Lydia and McKenna first met through softball at Capital City High School, and what started as teammates quickly turned into a genuine friendship. Despite the two-year age gap, they connected instantly and have shared so many memories since. Kenna has become one of Lydia’s closest friends, and Lydia feels incredibly lucky to have her standing beside her today.
Hunter Graber
Groomsman
Hunter is one of Konner’s closest friends, and their friendship spans over a decade. From playing football together growing up and throughout high school to now spending time gaming together, they’ve shared countless memories over the years. Although Hunter now lives in Arizona and they don’t get to see each other as often, every visit feels just like old times. Konner is truly excited to have Hunter by his side as he marries Lydia.
Sarah Larremore
Bridesmaid
Lydia met Sarah at the University of South Alabama, and from the start, it felt like they had known each other forever. Both in medical majors, they had plenty to talk about, but what really made their friendship special were the everyday moments, constant texts, binge-watching shows together (or separately), and detailed recaps that could last hours. With Sarah, there is truly never a dull moment.
Keigan Vaughn
Groomsman
Keigan is Konner’s older brother, and growing up so close in age, the two did just about everything together. From countless sibling arguments to even more shared memories, one truly wouldn’t be the same without the other. They spent years playing sports side by side, continuing even into college. While they don’t get to see each other as often now, their bond has never changed. Konner is grateful to have his brother beside him on such an important day.
Lyric Templeton
Junior Bridesmaid
Lyric is Lydia’s oldest niece and truly has a heart of gold. With their close-in-age bond, they’ve grown up more like sisters than aunt and niece, sharing a special connection filled with love and laughter. Lyric is very artistic and can happily listen to any Taylor Swift song on repeat. She has loved Konner since the day she met him and cannot wait for her aunt to marry him. Lydia loves Lyric dearly and is so honored to have her as a junior bridesmaid on their special day.
Henry Jeffries
Ring Bearer
Henry is Konner’s oldest nephew, and he carries the same gentle, generous heart that Konner does. The two have shared countless memories together, growing a bond built on laughter, admiration, and love. Henry has always looked up to Konner, cheering him on at football games, watching him hunt, and spending hours wrestling and playing together. To Konner, Henry is not just a nephew, but a best buddy and a constant source of joy. He is so honored to have Henry as a ring bearer on their wedding day, and Henry is thrilled for Lydia to join him and Konner as they continue their adventures.
Lennox Templeton
Ring Bearer
Lennox, lovingly known as Knox, is Lydia’s only nephew and a true joy in her life. He is a little firecracker with a big heart and wisdom beyond his years, and he loves listening to Queen songs. Lydia is Knox’s biggest fan and cherishes every moment she gets to spend with him. Knox already loves Konner and is so excited for Lydia to marry him, especially so he will have a new Minecraft buddy to play with. Lydia is so honored to have Knox as their ring bearer on their special day.
Jaxon Jeffries
Flower Child
Jaxon is Konner’s youngest nephew, and he is full of energy and mischief! He loves wrestling with Konner and sometimes trying to steal Lydia’s attention too. Jaxon also loves talking, jamming out to “Yeah!” by Usher, and playing with his favorite toys. Konner adores spending time with Jaxon, whose outgoing personality can light up any room. He is so excited for Jaxon to be a flower child on their wedding day, and Jaxon can’t wait for Lydia to join him and Konner on all their adventures!
Layla Templeton
Flower Girl
Layla is Lydia’s youngest niece and has the spunkiest, sassiest personality. She loves Gabby’s Dollhouse, dancing, and talking to anyone who will listen. Lydia absolutely cherishes Layla and her big personality, and Layla has adored Konner from the very beginning. Whenever Layla is with Lydia, she insists on FaceTiming Konner just to chat with him. Layla is so excited for Lydia to marry Konner, mostly because it means she will always have someone to talk to. Lydia is beyond excited for Layla to be their flower girl and bring her joy and sparkle to their special day.