Paige & Byron
DAY ONES
Melissa Lissner
Matron of Honor
Melissa and I met through figure skating. We’ve known each other since we were 9 years old! Melissa is a professional figure skater for Royal Caribbean Cruise lines. Together we have the best of times and the goofiest jokes and memories, I’m so grateful to have her in my life! I was fortunate enough to stand by her side as she and her now husband proclaimed their love for each other, and now it's her turn to stand by me. Melissa and I have been through it all together, in the end there is no one else I would want standing with me when I get married. I need to stop typing because I can't see from the tears, I'll just say this, she is the best non-biological sister & best friend you could ever hope for.
Cheyenne Jackson
Matron of Honor
Cheyenne has been one of my best friends for close to 7 years now. One could call us roommates because we stayed with each other often on the same dorm floor, but really it was just me walking through her door and not leaving and us watching tv together. Cheyenne has a kind heart and giving soul that makes her one of the most loyal friends anyone could ever hope for. We have spent many a nights together, whether it was a rockette kind of night, or a lake kind of night, I could always count on her to be there for me. Cheyenne is married to Jordan Jackson, and is a mother to a beautiful baby girl named Adeline.
Koti Palmer
Best Man
Koti Palmer is my best friend. Koti and I have experienced more in the last 10 years as best friends than most will in a lifetime. For example, did you know that you can take a dirt road out of Muskogee County and stay on that road until you hit the Kansas state line? Neither did we. We also learned that trees are stronger than Cummings engines (no matter what the commercials say), whiskey can fix “most” things and that no matter the distance or the time spent apart, our bond will never be broken. I could write a series of books based on our adventures on the road, working at the OSU Beef Center, talking cows or horses, “getting lit and hitting the strip” and everything in between but the one thing I really want known is how thankful I am to have you as family. I love you brother.
Russ Vegas
Groomsman
Russ Vegas is the life of the party. Russ was the first person in Louisiana that took me in as an outsider and treated me as one of his own. He has been there for me since day one when I started my real estate career with The Houk Group and has pushed me both personally and professionally. “Steel sharpens steel” is what we would always say to each other late at night while working on contracts and troubleshooting problems with inspection responses. His father Monty, mother Audrey and his fiancé Brianna, have showed Paige and I what southern hospitality truly means and that being home is anywhere you want it to be. Thank you, Russ, for being there for me, I am blessed to work with you each and every day and more importantly call you a friend.
Kara Winnans
Bridesmaid
Kara was Byron's best friend, then I permantly stole her as mine. Kara and Byron had classes together at Oklahoma State, then I became friends with her, and now we are in each others weddings! Kara married the love of her life, Timothy Winnans on June 1 of this year where Byron and I were able to celebrate her and Timmy. Kara has the kindest soul and biggest heart I've ever witnessed. I'm beyond blessed to have someone like Kara not just in our wedding, but in our life. Kara is originally from California, and once she moved to Oklahoma State, she fell in love and I am beyond thankful that she did. I'm also glad she sat next to Byron all those days in class.
Taylor Harbuck
Groomsman
Taylor Harbuck is the greatest wingman of all time. To be honest with everyone, the only reason I know Paige is because of Taylor. The only reason I know Taylor is because I was put into the wrong study group at Oklahoma State. The only reason I took that class was because a crazy ex-girlfriend put me in that class so that we could sit next to each other. Although the odds have always been against us, we have always been there for each other. Taylor is the most genuine and kind-hearted individual that anyone of us will ever have the pleasure of meeting. I can’t thank you enough for bumping into me that random Thursday night on The Strip and introducing me to the love of my life. I am forever grateful for you as a friend, brother and future godfather to our children. Taylor Harbuck is 4-H.
London Roberdes
Flower Girl
Miss London Roberdes is my beautiful 8 year old niece. Her mother is my soon-to-be sister-in-law. London loves Disney Princesses, puppies, dance, but also LOVES to play softball! She has gotten many awards at her school for being kind to her fellow classmates and having awesome grades!
Brittyn Roberdes
Flower Girl
Miss Brittyn Roberdes is the younger sister of London, she is 5 years old. Brittyn also loves Disney Princesses, puppies, dance, singing/talking, and also LOVES to play softball! Britt I have no doubt will dance the night away after the wedding is over, and I cannot wait!