Olivia & Daniel
Wedding Party
Nicholas Beck
Man of Honor
Not only will Nicholas be Olivia's Man of Honor, he will also be officiating the ceremony! Nicholas and Olivia have been friends since 2008 when they met at Roanoke Valley 4-H Camp. Nicholas graduates in May 2024 with his Law degree from the University of Richmond.
Ben Johnson
Best Man
Ben and Dan are cousins and grew up together in Alabama along with Ben's two siblings, Andy and Emily (also in the Wedding Party). Out of all the cousins, Ben and Dan are closest in age, which has made for a lifetime of competition (and brotherhood). Ben and his wife, Lindsay, live in West Palm Beach, FL with their dog, Indie.
Chelsea Shumate
Matron of Honor
Olivia grew up with Chelsea, along with Chelsea's younger brother, Alex. The three started out as neighbors in '97 and have been as close as siblings ever since. Chelsea and her husband, Paul, live in Appomattox, VA with their two pups, Leo and Apollo, and they are expecting the arrival of their first little babe due in January!
Sarah Valdes
Groomsgal
Sarah is Dan's cousin, and the two have taken a lot of trips together, including Dan's first trip to Europe when they traveled with their grandfather from Italy to Germany. Sarah also lives in Las Vegas, NV with her two pups, Oslo and Kylo (pictured here)!
Eliza Quigley
Bridesmaid
Eliza and Olivia are cousins and grew up as close as siblings, along with Eliza's sister, Lindsay McCarson (Charlie's mom)! Eliza is starting a nursing program this fall and lives in Abingdon, VA with her new kitten, Miley.
Athena Paine
Groomsgal
Athena is Dan's cousin (and Sarah V's sister), and they enjoy taking a lot of family trips together, including a rafting trip through the Grand Canyon. Athena lives in the exciting city of Las Vegas, NV with her dog, Jack, cat, Concha, as well as numerous turtles and lizards!
Nikki Shumate
Bridesmaid
Nikki was Olivia's "big" in their sorority, Delta Rho Delta, at Emory & Henry College. The two instantly bonded over their love of theatre and Chacos. Nikki and her fiancé, JP, live in Charlottesville, VA and have been enjoying life as new parents to their son, Henry Winston!
Andy Johnson
Groomsman
Andy and Dan are cousins and grew up together in Alabama. Andy was a notorious prankster growing up -- ask Dan for details. He lives in San Antonio, TX with his daughter, Senna, who is also in the Wedding Party as the Flower Girl!
Belen Duggins
Bridesmaid
Belen was Olivia's "little" in their sorority, Delta Rho Delta, at Emory & Henry College. Belen, her husband, John, and their new baby girl, Josie, live in Charlotte, NC, along with their sweet pups, Lola and Moose!
Emily Johnson
Groomsgal
Emily is Dan's youngest cousin, as such Dan took on the role as another big brother to Emily. She attended the University of Alabama and lives in South Korea where she teaches English as a second language!
Sarah Anderson
Bridesmaid
Sarah was Olivia's "little" in their sorority, Delta Rho Delta, at Emory & Henry College. She is hustling through Physician's Assistant (PA) school and currently lives in Roanoke, VA with her fiancé, Michael.
Jenna Wygal
Bridesmaid
Jenna and Olivia were sorority sisters and also lived together in Damascus, VA post-graduation from Emory & Henry College. Jenna and her husband, Jon, live in the Rochester area of NY with their pup, Murphy, and cat, Huxley, and unsurprisingly all four are HUGE Buffalo Bills fans.
Kayla Noland
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Olivia attended Emory & Henry College together, but their circles didn't overlap much until they both enrolled in the same MBA program at James Madison University in Fall 2021! Kayla and her husband, Brian, live in Crozet, VA with their lovable lab, Lola.
Oscar Devan
Ring Bearer
Oscar is the son of Dave and Lindsay Devan, two of Dan's closest friends from Darden School of Business (and now Olivia's close friends as well!) Oscar will be newly TWO by the day of the wedding. He currently enjoys learning new words, bath time, and loving on his two puppy sisters, Dolly and Mitzi, in addition to his new little sister, Almeta Joyce! The Devans live in Richmond, VA.
Charlie McCarson
Ring Bearer
Charlie is the son of James and Lindsay McCarson (Olivia's cousin) and celebrates turning ONE this month (August)! He starts each day with dancing in his crib, and his favorite thing to eat is anything he can find, whether that's toilet paper or spinach-artichoke dip! The McCarsons live in Ashland, VA.
Senna Johnson
Flower Girl
Senna is the daughter of Andy Johnson, Dan's cousin and Groomsman. Senna is in 3rd grade, is an amazing artist, loves Wildcraft (video game), has been to 35 states and 10 countries, and her papá is her favorite person in the world (aside from her dog, Lemon, and tarantula, Rosa)! She and Andy live in San Antonio, TX.
Liz Kestner
Guest Greeter
Liz is Olivia's cousin and loves visiting Richmond, VA to spend time with Olivia and her Aunt Pam. Liz is in her junior year of high school and keeps herself busy with lots of activities, including band, archery, mixed martial arts, and wrestling. She lives in Saltville, VA with her parents, Tim and Angie.