Vanessa & Ryan
Wedding Party
Briana Robinson
Matron of Honor
Briana is the third daughter to Roy and Cindy. She is strong willed, independent, and passionate. There is not a single thing she wouldn’t do for her family, including wrangling Bianca off the dance floor to give others space to dance! Make sure and snap that if you see it.
Bianca Rendon
Maid of Honor
Bianca is the second daughter to Roy and Cindy and the favorite of most. She is energetic, entertaining, and engaging. She is the life of the party and a brilliant soul. Keep an eye out for her on the dance floor showing off her stupendous moves!
Shannon Shelton
Bridesmaid
Vanessa and Shannon met when they both worked at GAP together in college. Vanessa thought Shannon hated her... she was wrong. They have nourished a friendship that can withstand any distance, as they have lived in different continents and continued to remain in cahoots. They share a love for Celine Dion and can screech at the top of their lungs thinking they sound just like her! Bring ear plugs!
Jessica Taylor
Bridesmaid
Jessica was the first friend Vanessa made in college. They have travelled the world and driven throughout the country with one another, been roommates in college and afterwards, and have co-parented a precious dog, Piper. Watch Jessica dedicate their best friend song, Hero” by Enrique Iglesias, to Vanessa and sing to her on the big night!
Jenna Beth Lyde
Bridesmaid
Jenna Beth is amongst the oldest of Vanessa’s friends. She endured Vanessa during her high school days, visited her throughout college in West Texas and graduate school in California, and has remained a long lasting friend. Listen for an ABBA song at the reception and watch them sing to one another!
Melissa Looney
Bridesmaid
Melissa was Vanessa’s boss when they worked at GAP in college. From day one Vanessa knew Melissa would be an incredible friend and support. She is the epitome of kind hearted and self-sacrificing! They have experienced some of the happiest parts of their lives with one another and look forward to countless more memories.
Lani Mishoe
Junior Bridesmaid
Lani Kai is Ryan’s niece and life of the Thompson/Mishoe family. She is creative, caring, and a ball of perfection. She is the light of Ryan and Vanessa’s eye and can get Ryan to do pretty much anything!
Elizabeth Shelton
Flower Girl
Bizy is Shannon Shelton’s daughter. She is full of spunk, is suspicious of most people, and has an amazing “mean mug.” Her two-year-old self is bound to stir up some fun at the ceremony. Will she make it down the isle while smiling the whole way? Wait and see!
Bodhi Mishoe
Ring Bearer
Bodhi is one of the newest additions to the Thompson/Mishoe family. He loves to watch football, nap on anyone, and spend countless minutes with Aunt Nessa while she helps him with his leg exercises. He may be dressed as a bear! Watch out!
Andrew Knitz
Best Man
Andrew is Ryan’s “ride or die” and first cousin. They have been connected at the hip since Ryan was born and look forward to seeing each other every chance they get. They get rowdy. They stand with each other regardless. And they can get down to some 90’s classic country!
Travis Collins
Groomsman
Travis is Ryan’s oldest friend and has known him since pre-school. They played soccer together as kids, lived with each other in Clemson, and share an obsession for FIFA. Listen to them talk about soccer for hours upon hours or watch them ignore everyone in the room while they dual in a FIFA game. Catch them sharing their love for Justin Timberlake while singing and dancing with one another!
Trevor Muffley
Groomsman
Trevor and Ryan have known each other since middle school but became close friends senior year in high school. Ryan rooted for Trevor while he won the state championship in golf and has continued to bask in Trevor’s skills as he is Ryan’s unofficial golf coach. They are each other’s Tuesday night movie date and have traveled the world together.
Joseph Knitz
Groomsman
Joseph is Ryan’s 1st cousin and Andrew’s older brother. Despite a six year age difference and maintaining a long distance relationship while Joseph was deployed as an Army medic, Ryan continues to look up to him. Albeit infrequent, Ryan cherishes each moment they have together, as Joseph resides in Vanessa’s favorite state (Texas) and actually lives in the same neighborhood as Shannon. Small world!
Alan Goodman
Groomsman
Allan and Ryan have been friends since high school where they cruised the Myrtle Beach boulevard listening to “gangster rap” and made frequent trips to Outback Steakhouse. Later they graduated from cruising the boulevard to going to several NASCAR races. Their friendship has endured numerous heartbreaks and celebrations and they have continued to maintain a strong, supportive relationship.
Andy Hazle
Groomsman
Andy is the newest addition to Ryan’s close group of friends. Though he grew up in North Myrtle Beach, he left the coastal area and later returned, only to be introduced to Ryan through mutual friends. He entertained Ryan while Ryan waited for Vanessa to get ready the night of their first date and has been involved in their relationship since day one. Despite being a diehard Clemson fan, their friendship is strong, supportive, and long lasting.