Wedding Party
Mamie Katherine Buckles
Bride
Mamie Katherine Buckles is from Gastonia, North Carolina. She graduated from Clemson University in 2019 after which she moved to Saint Louis, MO. Mamie enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling.
Taylor Reese
Groom
Taylor Reese was born and raised in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from University of Missouri - St. Louis. He enjoys outdoor activities and the European soccer.
Robert William Buckles
Father of the Bride
Robert is from Kingsport, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Harding University. Robert enjoys golf, hunting, and 60 minutes.
Kathryn Owen Buckles
Mother of the Bride
Kate is from Covington, Tennessee. She is a graduate from the University of Mississippi. She and Mamie share a passion for college football.
Steve Reese
Father of the Groom
Steve is a St. Louis lifer. He attended Vanderbilt before embarking on a career that spanned fishing tackle distribution and banking. He enjoys golfing, gardening and smoking fine cuts of meat.
Karen Reese
Mother of the Groom
Karen is from Cahokia, Illinois and is one of eight siblings. She graduated from St Louis University. She met her husband, Steve, when they both were bankers. They have been married 39 years this year!!!
Sally Kate Buckles
Maid of Honor
Sally Kate is the only sister of the bride. She is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She designed many digital aspects of the wedding.
Kate Wilson
Bridesmaid
Kate Wilson is the sister of Taylor. She is married to Trace Wilson and the mother of the Flower Girls and the Ring Bearer. Her and her family live in Atlanta, GA.
Marguerite Richie Long
Bridesmaid
Maggie Long is the lifelong best friend of the bride. Maggie graduated from Appalachian State University. She currently lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. Maggie has lead a nomadic life for the past few years and even lived in Saint Louis for 3 months in 2023.
Georgiana Wade Strawsburg
Bridesmaid
AnnaWade is a lifelong friend of the bride from Camp Seafarer to Clemson University. AnnaWade graduated from Clemson University where she was roommates with the bride for 2 years. AnnaWade will be passing along advice to Taylor as he learns to live with Mamie.
John McCarthy
Best Man
John McCarthy graduated from Mizzou University with a Medical Degree. John is currently a Dentist in St. Louis. John has known the groom since High School where they both attended De Smet Jesuit High School.
Trace Wilson
Groomsman
Trace Wilson is the husband of Kate Wilson and father of the flower girls and ring bearer. Trace graduated from Georgia University and lives in Atlanta, GA.
Zach Williams
Groomsman
Zach Williams graduated from St. Louis University. Zach currently lives in Denver, CO with his wife and two children. Zach is an avid outdoorsman who likes to spend as much time in the mountains as possible. Zach has also known the groom since High School where they both attended De Smet Jesuit High School.
Meriweather Wilson
Flower Girl
Meriweather is the daughter of Kate and Trace Wilson. She is also the Godchild of the Groom.
Reese Wilson
Ring Bearer
Reese is the son of Kate and Trace Wilson. He is also the Godchild of the Groom.
Lillian Wilson
Flower Girl
Lillian is the daughter of Kate and Trace Wilson. She is also the Godchild of the Groom.