Noah & Payton
Wedding Party
Daisy Gammon
Maid of Honor
This is my neighbor, Daisy Mae. Crazy Daisy, the girl that never slows down. Daisy and I met when she was a baby coming home from the hospital and I walked into her yard and insisted that her mom let me be her friend. I imagine I talked to Daisy every day until she could talk to me and from there our friendship grew. Our five year age gap makes us a wonky duo however, I learn more from her than some of the adults in my life. One of the biggest things I have learned from Daisy is to not care what people think of me and that I don't ever have to grow up. So yes, my Maid of Honor is fifteen, and yes we wear each others clothes, and yes I will still have sleepovers at her house. I love you more than you know <3
CD Brink
Best Man
There aren't many guys who are able to have their best man also be the same best friend for 20 years. But I'm lucky because CD has been my best friend since before I could really remember (which isn't the best compliment if you know my memory)! I've never met someone more patient, relaxed, and content as CD which has made him one of the greatest men I have ever known. Working hard as a commercial plumbing apprentice CD is at junior level in trade school making him very close to becoming a licensed plumber. Commercial plumbing is a difficult job because you have to understand the scale of projects you are on and be able to visual a completed building when it is just a flat piece of dirt. I am so happy to have known CD for so long and I can't wait to be with him for 20 more years.
Courtney Malone
Bridesmaid
Courtney Malone, what a woman!! We met through a freshman women's small group at VCU and now I'm sleeping at her house until I get married. Courtney has been one of the few people in my life who not only understands my emotional spectrum but can also relate. This can be seen when our laughs are so in sync with each other that we wheeze in unison. Courtney spends most of her time serving others by either hosting them in our home, inviting her community into intentional Christ centered conversations, and by serving in her local church. She is so sacrificial with her time, in ways that I truly admire!! I'm very grateful to have met Courtney, she is so good and I love her so so much.
Ben Rowland
Groomsman
In just the first few hangouts Ben and I knew we would be great friends for life. Our similarities seemed to bond us together instantly. We both loved to talk, laugh, play music, and many more for hours and hours! I can't count the hours Ben and I spent at my parents house talking about girls and jokes and video ideas and more. Ben was married to his wife Alana this year in August which was a ton of fun and I'm excited that we can share a 10 year anniversary cruise together because we will both be married in the same year haha! Ben pursues pastoral ministry at Liberty university and is faithful to God by serving his church and working hard regardless of his vocation. Ben is always a good person to talk to so swing by and say hi to him at the wedding!
Arline Gomez
Bridesmaid
Arline Gomez was my roommate my freshman year of college! She was a random roommate selected by VCU, but she was truly an answer to prayers. When we met I was questioning my faith and not running towards Jesus. It was through Arline's persistence, countless invites to church, and countless declines, that I finally found myself chasing the christly love that Arline demonstrated to me. We have stayed attached at the hip and often take trips to my mom's house for dinner! We have a way of easily being able to do life together whether it being running each others errands or finding each other in our favorites spots in the library. Arline studies Nursing at VCU and spends her time being the welcoming face of every club on campus. Seriously she's pretty amazing if I do say so my self!
Noah Stone
Groomsman
I met Noah shortly after Ben and I became friends. I immediately loved hanging out with this guy! He is one of the funniest, silliest people I have ever know and I love it! It is a running joke that Noah will always say something dumb and I love it every time. More than his goofiness however I have found that he is a very kind and patient friend who will always be up to try an activity. Noah studies digital media at Liberty University and is involved with the media team at his church in Lynchburg. I have loved being friends with Noah over the years and am so glad he is in my life.
Hannah Concepcion
Bridesmaid
Hannah Concepcion and I also met during my freshman year of college, she studies Graphic Design! We met in one of my studio class called "Space" where we both questioned our professor at all times and tried not to take it too seriously! Hannah soon invited me to a freshman women's small group which ended up changing the trajectory of my life. (actually all of the woman I met freshman year + Jesus, changed my life). Hannah I now spend our friendship walking through our neighborhood listening to each other while stopping to smell every flower! Behind her back I call her my wisdom owl, she speaks endless truths into my life and reminds me to always put people before my school work. I love you dearly Hannah, you have taught me so much.
Jordan Henard
Groomsman
Jordan is my oldest nephew. It's kind of weird being at an age where I can actually remember seeing someone grow up and I am really glad to have Jordan as my nephew. I don't know any other 15 year old who is more patient, sweet, and kind as Jordan. Jordan has 3 younger siblings that I have seen him feed, watch, and play with for years. He doesn't know this but CD, Ben, Noah, and I call him "daddy Jordan" because he raises those kids in our eyes! I have really enjoyed talking with Jordan recently because he isn't a big talker (like me) so I feel like I always learn something new every time about him! I'm proud of who Jordan is a nephew but more importantly I am proud of who Jordan is as a man and my friend.
Hana Pearlman
Photographer of Honor
Hana an I met at a summer camp where we were both counselors and roommates! We became attached at the hip during this camp and grew a bond that only roommates would understand. Hana is a Photography major, doubling in Art Education. LUCKILY we have a lot of classes together because we are in the same major!! Hana and I spend our time doing miscellanies tasks around Richmond with her dog Mr. Floyd. This includes, going to the dog park, power washing houses, thrifting, and going to yoga! We are busy bee's! Hana is one of the most selfless people I know, she would give the shirt off her back for anyone! It's truly amazing. Hana will be photographing the wedding on film so she wont we walking down the aisle. This earns her the customized title of Photographer or Honor!