Rayna & James
Wedding Party
Carley Wardlow-Cooper
Maid of Honor
James and I met Carley in August 2021 through the Band of Blue marching band, and it has been history ever since. We grew very close, especially with Carley walking with us through this whole learning how to be in a relationship thing. Carley is currently a student at Vanderbilt pursing a certificate in Medical Laboratory Science.
Isaiah Brewster
Best Man
From joking around in Spanish class, to making fun of you for only using a quarterstaff in DnD. Isaiah is a great bud and has made some tough decision easy to figure out. Goes to Vanderbilt. P.S. Don't kill me because this photo.
Virginia Horner
Bridesmaid
Virginia and I have been friends since the fateful day they were assigned seats next to each other at the 5th grade band lunch table. We graduated together from Spring Hill High School and have walked with each other through countless experiences. Virginia currently works as a preschool teacher in Spring Hill.
Morgan Butler
Groomsman
Morgan was a brother who took me in, in a very confusing part of life. He help me with his life experience and showed me the money burner that is Warhammer 40k.
Christina Bowins
Bridesmaid
Christina and I have known one another since fifth grade but really became friends in 8th grade on the band trip to Dollywood. We graduated from Spring Hill High School together and navigated high school marching band side by side. Christina is currently pursuing a degree in Business Technology from Tennessee State University.
Keith Vest
Groomsman
A brother from another mother, (Not father), he has been there from day one till now. P.S Don't kill me for this photo.
Rachel Mills
Bridesmaid
Rachel came into our lives when she joined the Band of Blue in August 2024. She's a quirky human who we quickly adopted and have shared many adventure in the few short months we've known each other. Rachel is pursuing a degree in Professional Mathematics from Middle Tennessee State University.
Burke Edwards
Groomsman
From meeting at eighth grade in Dr. Kellers home room class, from me pulling a Houdini till high school. Here we stand still being great buds. He kicks my butt in bowling and it's not fair because we picked it up at the same time. Best dad to his bowling ball Scoops. Goes to University of Colorado Boulder. P.S. Please don't be mad at the photo I thought it was funny.
Hannah Pendergrast
Bridesmaid
We met Hannah in August 2023 when she decided to join the Band of Blue. She quickly found herself in the middle of the crazy world of the uniform team, and that's where she became one of our good friends. She's currently working towards a degree in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University.
Noah Pagel
Groomsman
The resident monkey drum player. From the steady grade of who knows when, we played games and even performed together. (This man saved my keister during a solo during a concert, for which I am forever grateful). Great bud, and hails from University of Tennessee at Knoxville.
Audri Butler
Junior Bridesmaid
Audri is James’s older niece who I met in December 2023. She enjoys playing instruments, painting, and reading Mangas.
Ayden Boylan
Groomsman
The chief pyrotechnic for the Fourth of July. Mister 9pm walks and firecracker extraordinaire. Ayden is a guy I can call when I need it or to just shoot the breeze with. Going to UT Martin.
Alanna Butler
Junior Bridesmaid
Alanna is James’s younger niece, who I met in December 2023. She enjoys drawing and playing video games, and singing in her school choir.
Daniel Powers
Groomsman
This one has listened to me yell at computers, get weird looks from bystanders and all and all tell my code that it should be working. Couldn't ask for a better lab partner. Picture courtesy from Rayna