Laura & Andrew
Wedding Party
Randall Atkins
Father of the Bride
Randy Atkins, Laura’s father, lives between Lexington, Kentucky and Sheridan, Wyoming with his wife Carlie, daughter Simone, and dog Brownie. His third home is in a airplane traveling from here and there and sometimes Key Largo. When he is not running Ramaco, his coal to carbon company, he is swimming laps, being merry, and being “Grando” to his children and grandchild Lili.
Barbara Moses Cook
Mother of the Bride
Barbara, Laura’s mother, lives between Knoxville, Tennessee (just over the mountain from Laura) and Vero Beach, Florida with her husband, Ted. She has been retired from the Moses Automobile dealership biz for 7 years, and spends her time hiking the Smokey’s with Ted, needlepointing beautiful creations, golfing, and traveling to see her children and grandchild. Barbara is Pisces, a woman of beauty, grace, and all things aesthetic. She is Laura’s go to problem-solver, arts enthusiast, and best friend.
Kay Powell
Mother of the Groom
Kay Powell is the mother of the groom. Kay resides in Macon, Ga with husband of 49 years, Dr. Roy Powell and their handsome pup, Dooley. Kay taught school out of college and spent many years making their house a home of love for her family, friends and numerous furry four legged friends. These days you can find her grand-mothering her 3 precious boys Isaac, Eli and Sawyer. Kay has been and remains Andrew’s go-to support giver, talking some sense into him on a regular basis.
Dr. Roy Powell
Father of the Groom
Roy Powell, Jr is the groom’s father. He lives in Macon, Georgia with his dashing wife, Kay and beloved pup, Dooley. Surgeon by day and drone pilot by night, his true calling is photo journaling every moment of his family’s lives. Some call him an artist. Some call him a sculptor. But we just call him Pop. -Kay
Lili Atkins
Flower Girl
Miss Lili Atkins is the bride's five year old niece. She lives in Dallas, TX and goes to a really cool school where they raise chickens and have rainbow recitals. Lili plays violin, Zelda, Mario brothers, and legos. Like the bride, she is an artist and a Sagittarius.
Booboo (Boobs, Meg, Bagouda)
Dog of Honor
I am saddened to say, Booboo will be home in Asheville during the wedding weekend. Nevetheless, she is the dominant member of our B.L.A. throuple, and we want to recognize her here as our Dog of Honor.
Brooke Fodor
Bridesmaid
Brooke is Laura's half-sister, and technically the only blood relative of the bridesmaids. She also a Sagittarius, like Laura, Simone, and Lili. This makes them all apart of something greater, that the world has yet to know. Brooke hails from the Upper Eastside of New York. She and her wonderful fiance` George Cpin have recently moved to Washington, D.C. for greener pastures and healthier work culture. She is a lawyer by day, a Game of Thrones super fan by night.
Leslie Atkins
Bridesmaid
Leslie is Lala's sister-in-law, wife to Lala's brother Orin (Barton), and mother to Lili. They reside in Dallas, TX with their dog Stormy and cat Highway. Leslie enjoys tennis, golf and all things athletic, especially when she beats you at them. Leslie also wears her sunglasses at night.
Tamara Power-Drutis
Bridesmaid
Laura’s intrepid sister-in-law, married to her brother Drew, travels the world and one day the universe. A humble field trooper in the space industry, she ventures about the western United States in a camper van when time allows, with her pack of two dogs and one man. Otherwise, she spends her time being an excellent human and lover of the natural world. -Drew
Simone Ambrose Atkins
Bridesmaid
Simone is Laura's stepsister, daughter to Carlie and Randy Atkins. She is about to be a senior at The Sayre School in Lexington, KY. Simone is a master debater & enjoys world politics & arranging social functions. Fun fact: Simone wears her sunglasses at night. Jayne Ambrose (Simone’s granny) says wearing her sunglasses at night gives her a unique perspective on the world! -Jayne
Matthew David Attaway
Groomsman
Originally from Macon, Matt, the groom’s brother-in-law, resides in Columbus, Georgia with his wife, Lindsay, and 3 children. He’s a stay-at-home dad to 10 month old twins, Eli and Sawyer and toddler, Isaac. He is at the TOP of his game as his multitasking and simultaneous 3 nap put down technique literally cannot be outdone. When he’s not wiping butts or extinguishing tantrums, you can find him catching up on sleep, riding his bike or whipping us up some delicious grub. -Lindsay
Josh Powell
Groomsman
Josh, a native of Macon, Georgia, is the grooms older brother. He resides in Asheville, North Carolina with his wife Betsy. A pharmacist during the day and drummer at heart, Josh was recently named a 2021 North Carolina Healthcare Hero for his efforts in the battle against COVID-19. Josh enjoys spending his time outside of work listening to live music, discovering good restaurants and dives, and visiting new places. -Betsy
Marlyn McClendon
Photographer
Marlyn, the wedding photographer, is Laura’s dear, cool friend from Hillsboro, West Virginia. She lives there with her partner Clay and 2 daughters, Luella and Mae, in a 100+ year old schoolhouse she renovated herself with Clay. They also have a dog Nika, and a bunch of black ducklings. Aside from being a photographer, homesteader, and momma, she is known for her homemade Kimchi. And her keen attention to light and life.