Morgan & Gavin
Wedding Party
Jenna Henshaw
Maid of Honor
Jenna and Morgan met their first year of Nursing School at Youngstown State University and have been best friends since. They helped support each other through college, jobs and relationships. Together they have gone on many adventures, traveled to multiple countries and spent way too much on their beloved shopping sprees and Starbucks. Morgan considers Jenna and her parents family. Jenna was the first friend Morgan introduced to Gavin and the two have become close friends as well.
Ashley Whitacre
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Morgan met in 6th grade homeroom when they were painfully shy and awkward. Since then the two have grown and become very involved in their church and community. Their families have become very close. The two have shared many memories including girl scouts, birthday celebrations, sleepovers, and they even went on a youth group mission trip together. They have supported each other through everything in life and are excited to share more wonderful memories on this special day.
Cortney Brode
Bridesmaid
Cortney and Morgan met in 7th grade. They became very close friends almost immediately. Together they enjoyed getting in trouble in Latin Class and were Senior Tennis Captains. They have supported each other as they had their ups and downs and share a strong bond in their Christian faith. They are both pursuing nursing careers. Morgan was overjoyed to be a bridesmaid in Cortney and Christopher's wedding and can't wait to have Cortney be a part of her and Gavin's big day.
Amber James
Bridesmaid
Amber is Morgan's cousin. The two have shared countless memories from the time they were young. Some of their favorite memories were the times they spent with their beloved grandparents on Easter mornings, Halloween trick-or-treating and Christmas Eve pajama parties. Morgan enjoyed looking up to her cousin, seeing her go to prom, graduate high school and college, and get married. Morgan is excited to have Amber be a part of her big day.
Hayley Lescsak
Bridesmaid
Morgan and Hayley first met in dance class at Ravenna Rec. They became close friends in middle school and have stayed close through high school, college and beyond. She also introduced Morgan to Brooke and the three have remained close friends. Some of their favorite memories include sleepovers, school dances, Black Friday shopping and playing softball. Hayley is a wonderful teacher and dog mom. She is one of Morgan's oldest friends. Morgan couldn't picture her big day without her.
Emily Finocchio
Bridesmaid
Emily and Morgan met in the Theta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Xi Delta Sorority at Youngstown State University. Emily is Morgan's Big. In addition to being sorority sisters Emily shares a birthday with the bride's brother, so it's only fitting that the two would become close sisters. Emily is an extremely kind and caring person. She loves crafting and loves animals, especially dogs. Emily invited Morgan to be by her side as she tied the knot in November 2020 and Morgan is excited to stand with her sister again on her wedding day.
Brooke Moon Ferguson
Bridesmaid
Brooke and Morgan first met at Hayley's birthday party in middle school. The two became close and all three have had a strong friendship since. Brooke and Morgan have shared many memories from sleepovers and movie nights to graduations and weddings. After moving to South Carolina Morgan and Brooke have stayed close friends. Morgan was excited to be a part of Brooke and Chris' wedding and is even more excited to have them join her and Gavin on their special day.
Billie Jo McMullen
Bridesmaid
Billie Jo was first introduced to Morgan by the bride's brother, Brent. Billie Jo and Brent have been dating for over 5 years. She's become a part of the family and Morgan already considers her to be her little sister. She and the bride both share a passion for nursing and love of animals. They've enjoyed celebrating many holidays and big family events together. Morgan and Gavin are excited she'll share this day with them and their families.
Jess Sorrell
Best Man
"I met Jess while working at Lowes Foods in Myrtle Beach where I worked as a produce clerk. Jess and I became fast friends and have remained best friends the past several years. I can always count on Jess to be there for me and I'm glad I can count on her to be my 'Best Woman' on the big day."- G
Ryan Tackett
Groomsman
"Growing up with Ryan was an awesome adventure. He was there for me while going through a lot growing up and it always seemed like he was dad's mini me!! We've both always loved video games and have always bonded on that fact. Knowing I have two amazing brothers who have my back against the world makes me really happy." - G
Billy Collett
Groomsman
"Growing up having Billy as a brother has made me the man I am today. Billy is always there for me, joking with me in the good and bad times. I know that my big brother will always have my back and I'll always have his."- G
Brent Sodeman
Groomsman
"Brent is the kindest, most soft spoken person I've ever met and meeting him while dating Morgan and eventually marrying her I knew I had gained an awesome 'little brother' that towers over me!!" - G
April Hunt
Groomswoman
"Meeting April at Grand Strand was a barrel of laughs and bad jokes from the start! Crazy awesome is her name and a hard worker is her demeanor! April is one of the first friends I made when I started working at the hospital and now we've been friends for over 5 years. " - G
Richard Wheeler
Groomsman
"Oh Richard is the coolest, bluntest person I know and by far the gruffest, however he does care about everyone in his own way and does his best to help everyone. I met him working at Grand Strand and he quickly became one of my favorite people to work with and someone I can count on for good advice or a good laugh." - G
Ivan Ramos
Groomsman
"Ivan and Morgan have been friends since they first met in Nursing School. Ivan is a very fun and energetic person and a true and loyal friend. Morgan and I are so thankful to have him as a friend and that he'll be a part of our special day ."- G