Wedding Party
Holly Carpenter
Matron of Honor
I met Holly over 30 years ago on our very first day of kindergarten! We both grew up in the small town of Carlock where we attended elementary school. Our younger years were spent having sleep overs at each other’s house playing Barbie's and singing Spice Girls at the top of our lungs. Throughout junior high and high school we remained close, attending school events or hanging out on the weekends with friends. After high school we found ourselves working together at Heartland Bank and living in an apartment in Bloomington. We grew so close within these years, and I am proud to call her one of my best friends. Holly is always there for the people she loves and has such a kind sole! I have loved watching her become a wife and mother to her 3 beautiful children (Colton, Cruz, and Camila). Her example of love and commitment to her family is something I strive for and I am honored to have her by my side for this special day! 30+ years of friendship and counting...
Amy Bowen
Matron of Honor
I first met Amy while working at Heartland Bank about 14 years ago. I like to think God put her in my life at the right time and season I needed her. Amy is way more outgoing than I am and would let me tag along on all her adventures. This could be as simple as running errands or going shopping, weekends out on the town, concerts at the state fair or making me wake up at 7:00am because she ran her car out of gas and was stranded. She always makes life interesting and that is what I love about her. Amy and I lived together for about 2 years after I lived with Holly. In this time, she met her now husband, Brent, who I have known all my life. They both treat me like family, and I am so appreciative of the friendship and kindness they have shown me over the years. Amy is the best mama to 2 little girls (Tinley and Kinslee) and gives them her all. Her selflessness and ability to give to others is something I admire. I am so honored to have her by my side for this special day. There is no way I could do it without her!
Brandon Blades
Best Man
"Just put on there that we hang out and stuff" - Brace