Leah & Nathan
Our Wedding Party
Chelsea Ott
Maid of Honor
Ever since we met in Mrs. Cole's first grade class, Chelsea has been my person. She loves football, Dolly Parton, and the Tennessee Vols. She's confident, driven, and has the quickest wit of anyone I know! When we're together you'll probably find us either shopping, getting Starbucks or duetting "Islands In the Stream" in the car. We are completely opposite, but somehow we bring out the best in each other. We have been there for each other through all of life's seasons, and so much of who I am I owe to her. I know God hand placed you and I in that classroom all those years ago and I am forever grateful! - Leah
Ben Puckett
Best Man
My dad has always been a mentor to me- from coaching my tee ball teams to leading my Cub and Boy Scout groups, I have learned a lot from him. Although I didn’t always enjoy the hours of waiting just to grab the one tool he needed, the things I learned while helping him fix things have definitely payed off so far. Thanks for all you’ve done for me, dad. - Nathan
Courtney Lawrence
Bridesmaid
Courtney and I first became friends in our 7th grade in Bible class, and our friendship grew even more in college after we joined ADPi and later ended up living together for two years. Some of my favorite memories with Courtney are when we would "run errands" in college - aka go to TJ Maxx and Daily Grind for coffee. Our friends always joke that she's the "mom" of our group, but really that just goes to show how much she cares and looks after the people she loves. She also is a bride-to-be and is getting married this November! - Leah
Reed Puckett
Groomsman
Reed is my older brother, so he has always set an example for me (whether it be good or bad). From trying to learn how to snap the ball at center, or trying to figure out how to fix my golf swing, he’s has taught me a lot of things. Even after all the times you messed with me while growing up, I really am thankful you’re my brother. - Nathan
Faith Tinkey
Bridesmaid
Faith and I have known each other since we were in kindergarten, but became best friends our freshman year of high school after we had every single class together! In college we both joined ADPi and were freshman year roommates and then lived together the next two years after that. Faith loves all things fabulous and is a traveling queen. She can truly make friends with anyone and she lights up any room she's in. I’m so thankful to have you as a friend for all these years! - Leah
Andrew Stephens
Groomsman
Andrew and I met at Heard Elementary and went to church together at Liberty United Methodist. Between Kindergarten, Boy Scouts, Little League teams, Clay Target shooting, to being college roommates, he’s been there for it all. Andrew has been a friend of mine throughout every stage of life, and I’m thankful to have him standing next to me on our wedding. - Nathan .
Julia Jenkins
Bridesmaid
Julia and I went to FPD together and became best friends our junior year of high school. She is the truest friend and most sincere person, and also has a great sense of humor and way of telling jokes that can make me laugh until I cry! My favorite thing about Julia is that we can talk about anything and everything together - we just get each other. Last November I got to stand by her side as she married her husband Nick, and now I am so happy to have you next to me on our day! - Leah
Austin Howell
Groomsman
Austin and I met at Stratford in the 7th grade. We stayed friends and even sat at the same lunch table all throughout high school. Austin eventually came to Georgia Southern, and ended up joining the same fraternity as me. Some of my favorite memories with Austin come from C-Team football days, and when we lived together in college. I’m so thankful he can take part in our special day. - Nathan
Kelly Puckett
Bridesmaid
Kelly is my future sister-in-law and is married to Nathan’s brother Reed! She and Reed actually started dating within a month of Nathan and I, so she’s been there since the beginning. She’s a California girl turned Southerner and loves home improvement projects, Ole Miss and their rescue dog Larry and cat Winnie. She’s also thoughtful, hilarious and a great cook. I’m so lucky am I to be gaining a sister in you! - Leah
Ewan Anderson
Groomsman
Ewan and I met when we both joined ΣAE at the same time. We became good friends during pledgeship and after when we began to hunt together regularly. From a flooded tent in Arkansas to deer and duck hunts in Statesboro, some of my favorite memories with Ewan have come from our hunting trips. I am thankful for our friendship and excited for Ewan to be a part of our day. - Nathan
Lucy Lawhon
Bridesmaid
Lucy and I have been friends since middle school and we went on to become college roommates! We have so many hilarious inside jokes together, I can’t even name them all. One of my favorites memories is in high school, I would is pick her up in the morning and we would get Chick-fil-A breakfast and then blast rap music in the car all the way to school. It’s the little things like that that make being around Lucy always the most fun! Thanks for loving me through all the life stages! - Leah
Ian Kessler
Groomsman
Ian and I met in college when he joined ΣAE with Austin. We lived together for a year where our dogs, Walden and Maggie, were puppies together. Some of my favorite memories with Ian have come from the two years we spent on the executive committee of ΣAE together and from the times Ian would come to watch The Waking Dead with Andrew, Austin, and me every week. I am thankful for his friendship, and I am excited for him to be a part of our day. - Nathan
Rachael Childers
Bridesmaid
Rachael and I met at Georgia Southern through ADPi. I remember when I first met her I couldn’t get over how funny she was, and I just knew I had to be her friend. She’s one of those people that makes even the everyday things hilarious and can make you laugh out loud. She’s the most fun to be around and is the best friend, and I’m so lucky to have her standing by my side! - Leah
Spencer Williams
Groomsman
Spencer and I also met at Stratford Academy. From 8th grade homeroom, high school PE, and to Spencer managing the varsity football team with Austin, we have always been friends. Some of my favorite memories with Spencer come from the 5 years our friend group sat at the same lunch table. Although we did not attend the same colleges, we always made a point to catch up when we were both in Macon. We’ve stayed friends all these years, and I’m glad to have him be a part of our day. - Nathan
Whit Barfield
Usher
Whit is one of Nathan and I's good friends from Georgia Southern! We met when my friends and I lived next door to him our sophomore year of college. He also was in SAE with Nathan. He loves the Georgia Bulldogs, is the most fun person to be around and has never met a stranger. We are so lucky to have him in our lives! - Leah
Hunter Neel
Usher
Hunter also became friends with Nathan and I at Georgia Southern through mutual friends and being in SAE with Nathan. Hunter is just a great guy and a good friend. He knows all things football and is currently working for Georgia Southern's football program! We're so glad to have him be a part of our wedding! - Leah
Nathan Kistler
Usher
Nathan became friends with us our sophomore year of college also through SAE and other mutual friends. He is the funniest person and all around the best guy! He is currently a middle school teacher and a coach. We are so lucky to have him as our friend and part of our wedding! - Leah