Wedding Party
Olivia Wier
Maid of Honor
Olivia and Rachel met in middle school and have been friends ever since! They did almost everything together in high school and Olivia basically lived in the Woods' household! Olivia is now in PA school at LSUS!
Brendan Woods
Best Man
Besides being one of Caden's closest friends, Brendan is also Rachel's little brother. Brendan was actually skeptical about Caden at the start, but now they are closer with each other than Rachel is with either of them! Brendan is now working in Texas for a business company!
Carly Woods
Bridesmaid
Carly is Rachel's cousin! They have traveled the world together on yearly family vacations and spent just about every 4th of July together on the lake! Carly is pretty much the sister that Rachel never had! Carly is now a hair stylist and has her own salon in Texas!
Jacob Berry
Groomsman
Caden and Jacob met in 6th grade when they both lived in England! They became good friends in middle school and eventually separated when Caden moved back to the US! Despite living on opposite sides of the world, they stayed in touch throughout the years and talked almost every day! Jacob now lives in San Antonio with his wife Elizabeth!
Lyndsay Nutt
Bridesmaid
Lyndsay and Rachel met in nursing school! They sat beside each other for a good month or two before actually speaking, and from there they became inseparable! So much so that they lived together for the remainder of nursing school and then moved out to Shreveport together to start their nursing careers! Lyndsay now works as an ICU nurse in Monroe!
Radley Robertson
Groomsman
Caden was introduced to Radley through Jacob! They played video games together for 7+ years before finally meeting in person. They grew close throughout the years, and Caden was even one of Radley's groomsmen last fall! Radley is now a graphic designer and lives in Montana with his wife Emily!
Emory Murray
Bridesmaid
Emory and Rachel met in 2019 at a Church retreat! They became good friends there, and went separate ways after the retreat. Their paths crossed again a little over a year ago, and it was like no time passed! They are now roommates, and Emory is working as a medical device sales rep in Shreveport!
Andre Breaux
Groomsman
Caden and Andre met their junior year of high school when Caden lived in New Orleans. They spent their high school years getting in trouble in class and playing video games on the weekends. Caden was also a groomsmen in Andre's wedding this past November. Andre lives in New Orleans with his wife Abby.
Gracyn Ringle
Bridesmaid
Gracyn and Rachel met working together on the labor unit and their friendship instantly clicked! She was one of Rachel's first friends at work and now is one of her closest friends today! They discovered their shared loved for the Jonas Brothers and have since been to two concerts for the same tour! Gracyn now works as a Day Surgery RN!
Eric Breaux
Groomsman
Caden and Eric also met their junior year in high school, and yes, Eric and Andre are twins! They all became close during high school and have remained so throughout the years. Eric and Andre run their own business in New Orleans, where Eric lives with his girlfriend Jami!
Kimberly Bateman
Bridesmaid
Kimmie and Rachel also met working on the labor unit! Kimmie made Rachel feel so welcomed when starting work! Their friendship came so easy and has grown so much over the past year! Rachel also got the honor of being in the room for the delivery of Kimmie's first baby last September, which made them closer than ever! Kimmie is still working on the labor unit and raising the most beautiful baby girl!
Nicholas Truxillo
Groomsman
Caden and Nick also met in high school. Nick has been friends with Andre and Eric for years, but Caden and Nick did not get close until senior year! These 4 were a package deal in high school and spent most weekends together. Nick lives in New Orleans and works for the parish.
Chloe Edpao
Junior Bridesmaid
Chloe is one of Rachel's cousins from California! They of course grew up far apart but have been grateful enough to be able to see each other just about every year! Chloe, along with her sister Camille, actually came and stayed in Louisiana a few summers ago for a couple of weeks! Chloe is now in college with plans to become a nurse!
Brody Blair
Junior Groomsman
Brody is Caden's younger brother! Rachel and Brody met when he was only 8 years old! Caden and Brody grew up pretty close, and Brody even took his first steps walking to Caden! Brody spends most, if not all, of his free time playing basketball. He is starting high school this fall!
Camille Edpao
Junior Bridesmaid
Camille is also one of Rachel's cousins, and Chloe's younger sister! When they came to visit, Camille cooked Rachel breakfast most mornings and Rachel misses it every day! Camille is now in high school back in California! She hopes to study to be a cardiothoracic surgeon when she goes to college!
Freya Crass
Flower Girl
Freya is Caden's niece! She just turned 3 and is the cutest, most fun little girl! She is Caden's first niece and she calls him "Uncle Bubba"
Ella Kim
Flower Girl
Ella is Kimmie's baby! Ella will be 1 in September and is the happiest, most beautiful baby ever! Rachel was lucky enough to be at Ella's delivery!