Paul & Britney
Wedding Party
Andrew Hayslip
Best Man
Andrew is not only my best man, but the person I have looked up to my whole life. He is the person I can turn to when I need advice. As different as we may seem, Andrew and I are very similar, as we both are in the accounting/finance field and are getting married within a year apart from each other. I'm incredibly blessed to have a brother like Andrew and so thankful to have him standing next to me on my wedding day. Also, if anyone reading this, needs Excel help, Andrew is your guy.
Parker Saunders
Maid of Honor
From the day Parker and I walked into Mrs. Peterson's class wearing matching Justice sweatsuits and bows in our hair, I knew we would be friends. Parker and I have been best friends for over 10 years now, and no one knows me quite like she does. She is the sister I never had, and people actually used to believe that we were twins when we were younger. I will never forget the time we got flooded in my house for 5 days straight (and probably drove my mom crazy), our many beach trips, road trips, and cheer camps, and our countless sleepovers throughout the years. I am excited for many more memories to come in the future, and couldn't imagine marrying the love of my life without my lifelong bestie by my side.
Lucas McIntosh
Groomsman
Lucas and I first met at Franklin High School. After high school, we decided to become roommates in college. Throughout that experience, Lucas taught me frugality can actually be fun. For example, in efforts to avoid Uber, I'll never forget the 3-mile, 4:30am bike rides back to the apartment after a long night on Broadway just to save $15. I can always count on Lucas to lend me an ear to vent my frustrations or just provide me with expert networking & life advice.
Macie Brown
Bridesmaid
After being randomly paired for a freshman class assignment based on personality type, Macie and I spent three years strong as roommates throughout college. She has been a steadfast friend for me through some very high and very low times. She pushes me in my faith, makes me laugh daily, and changed my life forever by introducing me to her favorite place on earth: Taqueria del Sol. I will always cherish our late night talks on the bedroom floor solving the world's problems (or maybe just our own problems), sneaking cheesecake into the movies, and brainstorming ways for her to meet Luke Bryan. I am so blessed to have this country girl at heart and soul sister in my life.
Eric Dallman
Groomsman
A bicycle and a dream is what Eric and I had to kick off our forever friendship. Eric and I became fast friends at The People's Church throughout countless summer camps and youth group outings. Aside from church, Eric and I would ride our bikes to every inch of downtown Franklin. In high school, Eric and I were voted "Best Friends Forever." Even though Eric lives 10 hours away, we can always reconnect over a Genghis Grill bowl. I'm so thankful Eric amped me up over 5 years ago to ask Britney on a date.
Meredith Edwards
Bridesmaid
Meredith is an absolute ray of sunshine! To know her is to love her, and she has been a constant friend to me and roomie throughout college. I can always count on her to lift my spirits after a long day, lend a helping hand or listening ear, or be down for a late-night dance party. Her love for rainbows sure does match her bubbly personality, and she never fails to brighten my day. I can only hope Paul looks at me on wedding day the way Meredith looks at a Cookout milkshake ;) From pushing through the Whole30 together to bonding over our love for the Impeccable Pig and Emily Ley planners, Meredith is a forever friend and I am thankful for her every day.
Andy Byrd
Groomsman
Andy and I have a shared love for our Honda mopeds. As our friendship has grown, so have the odometers on our mopeds. From becoming Call Of Duty zombie strategists to throwing endless amounts of darts, I can always count on Andy to teach me something new. Andy is the true definition of a Renaissance Man. Our most notable moped memory was taking a trip to the Alabama line on the Natchez Trace and being stuck in the middle of nowhere in the freezing rain with no hope of getting home. We had a collective 6 trash bags on (me with 5, Andy with 1) to keep warm & we were convinced we were going to die. Thankfully, I'm still alive to tell this wonderful tale about Andy and I.
Erin Grimm
Bridesmaid
My friendship with Erin has been less than two years, but it feels like I've known her for almost my whole life. We bonded first through our love for our sorority's philanthropy, but quickly realized that our relationship would extend far beyond what either of us initially expected. We have grown to know each other so well -- through the time we stayed up until 4am the night before our biggest event of the year, the long meetings that turned into talking about life for hours on end, and our daily snapchats about puppies and our problems. Erin makes me want to be better every day and is the friend that everyone wants on their team. I am beyond blessed to have her on mine.
Hunter Wims
Groomsman
Hunter and I became close friends at Clearview youth group. Whether it is memorizing the entire script to National Treasure or solving a complex finance problem, Hunter is one intelligent dude. I'll never forget being "wrongfully" charged for crashing jet skis in Destin. Hunter decided to compile GoPro evidence & became an impromptu lawyer to the Jet ski business about how the ocean waves were the culprit & not the boys ramping the wake. Hunter always knows how to make me laugh and i'm blessed to have him in my life.
McKenzie Vaughn
Bridesmaid
McKenzie was my first friend and I know she is a forever friend. We have known each other since birth (literally), and I have loved going through all of the crazy stages of life with her. From dress-up and birthday parties to girls' days spent shopping with our moms, to graduating from the same high school and going to prom, we have known each other through it all. I know I can always count on her to be there for all of life's big moments, and this wedding day is no exception. She is a friend that has turned to family and I love her oh so dearly!
Reagan Ault
Groomsman
When I first started attending Clearview Church, Reagan and I became great friends. We both had extroverted personalities and continually built of each others energy. My high school summers with Reagan consisted of geocaching, watching poorly made Netflix horror films and talking about life. Reagan's passion for Christ has always inspired me to dig deeper in my faith. He is a great friend who I am glad I have stayed in touch with throughout college and young adult life.
Shannon Guthrie
Bridesmaid
Shannon and I spent most of high school attached at the hip through cheerleading. We spent countless hours at the gym, practices, camps, games, and competitions, and somehow still had things to talk about outside of cheer. I'm so thankful she was always there to catch me when I fell -- both literally and figuratively. Shannon is actually the one who really introduced me to Paul (they went to elementary/middle school together!), and I am so glad that we have remained good friends throughout college. She has a genuine heart and is always loving and kind, and I am ever grateful for her friendship!
Bryson Sams
Groomsman
As I continue to grow up, Bryson helps keep me young. I'll never forget the first time I met Bryson, I was trying to play LegoLand on his Xbox and he did not like some strange high schooler messing with his gaming system. You could say, our friendship was off to a great start. As the years have gone by, Bryson and I have developed an incredible bromance. He is the little brother I never had and I can't wait to see where life takes him.
Reagan Saunders
Bridesmaid
Reagan is like the little sister that I never had! Growing up, we had lots of fun together and made memories that will last a lifetime. I miss playing Wii games and watching movies at the Saunders' house, and having pool days at mine when we were younger. I always loved watching Reagan at gymnastic competitions when she was little, and now on the sidelines at football games. It's hard to believe she will be graduating high school next year, and I am so proud of who she has grown up to be. She's going to do big things in this life!
Elizabeth Hayslip
Bridesmaid
I have known Elizabeth for over five years now and have enjoyed getting to know her over the years. I didn't grow up with a sister, so I am looking forward to having her as a sister-in-law and making memories for a lifetime to come!