Wedding Party

Colby

Groom

Colby is the son of Lisa and Eric Garrard and is from Olney, IL. He enjoys coaching little league baseball, spending time with friends and family, and working in the medical lab. He is excited to share this special moment with you!

Taylor

Bride

Taylor is the daughter of Jim and Rena Meritt and is from Olney, IL. She enjoys singing, spending time with friends and family, and caring for her cat, Jay. She is excited to share her special day with everyone!

Isabelle

Maid of Honor

Hunter

Bridesmaid

Hi, I’m Hunter, Taylor’s Older sister. I am married to Jarrett Amaro and I work full time as a morning show DJ and Program Director for Forcht Broadcasting. I have 2 cats named Oscar and Tyson and a Dog named Loki. I am happy to be a part of this day.

Kenzie

Bridesmaid

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Josh

Best Man

Kaleb

Groomsman

Jake

Groomsman

Hi, my name is Jake Rose. I graduated from the University of Illinois in 2023 and currently work in Springfeild Clinic’s radiogly department. I will be attending medical school starting in the Summer of 2025. I first met Colby during my junior year at the University of Illinois, where we were organic chemistry lab partners. Whether he was managing a fantasy football league or tackling 20 credit hours in a single semester, I quickly learned there was nothing Colby couldn’t handle.

Mandy

Flower Sister

Amanda “Mimi” McKnight Ginder is the daughter of Rena Meritt, wife of Chris Ginder, mother of Mack & Clare, and, most importantly, sister of Taylor Meritt. She looks forward to worrying about unimportant details, fussing over Taylor, and dancing without her shoes on!

Jamie

Flower Sister

I’m Jamie, the eldest of the sisters.  I am Jim and Rena’s daughter, mom to Brenna and Landon and GiGi to Nova Lyn and Sagelyn!  

Jana

Flower Sister

My name is Jana Toombs. I live in Fairfield with my husband of 25 years Dustin and two children Gracie and Warren. I have worked the last 10 years as the secretary at Center Street School. I am one of Taylor’s older sisters. I look forward to be a part of Taylor’s big day!

Maggie

Flower Sister