Wedding Party
Leah Carpenter
Bride
But you already knew that..
Roger Poplin
Groom
Again, you already knew this. Let’s move on.
Alisha Ludwig
Maid of Honor
Meet Leah’s oldest sister (but mostly her second mom). She is a wife with her high school sweetheart. Fun fact: they met before Leah was even born! She is a mom of two teenage girls. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: hosting events (she’s really good at this), volleyball coaching, and if you want the best advise, definitely don’t hesitate.
Ashley Kinor
Maid of Honor
Meet Leah’s second oldest sister! She is a wife and mom of two beautiful babies. One girl, and one boy. If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics include: social work, parenting advise, steps to build a house (her and her family just moved into their new home!)
William Spain
Best Man
Meet Roger’s uncle! Also known as “J.D.”. He currently lives in Arkansas and is only a year older than Roger. Roger and William got their first apartment together in Arkansas when he turned 18. If you see him at the wedding, conversations topics could include: semi-truck driving, video games, and cars.
Gretchen Thomas
Bridesmaid
Meet Leah’s life long best friend, also known as “Gretta”. Gretta and Leah met when they were in only second grade and have been close ever since. Gretta is a newly-wed as of May of 2022 to her high school sweetheart, and just recently purchased a house with her new husband! If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics include: the red wings, anything about Hawaii, and her fur babies.
Jonathon Ludwig
Groomsman
Meet Leah’s brother-in-law! He is the husband to Alisha Ludwig, and the father of the two teen girls as mentioned earlier. He started dating Alisha before Leah was born, and the rest is history! If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation include: Soccer, family, and sarcastic comments (He’s REALLY good at this.. probably too good.)
Jonathan Hampton
Groomsman
Meet Leah & Roger’s friend! Jonathan is Leah’s previous co-worker’s husband. They are also very close friends and Roger and Jonathan met through them, and the bromance began! If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation include: military, guns, football, his wife, two fur babies, and his new business he wants to start. He is also a Dallas cowboys fan, but I guess that would be a reason not to talk to him, right?
Dawn Smarch
Mother of the Bride
Meet Leah’s mom! Well, we know where Leah met her. If you don’t, are you okay? If you see her at the wedding topics of conversation include: her new house, her Christmas lawn characters, her job catching bad guys, and her amazing daughter (obviously).
Keith Carpenter
Father of the Bride
Meet Leah’s dad! I think we can confirm where Leah met him. It takes two to tango. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation include: his family (especially his grand kids), his flowers, his new Cadillac, and how cool his daughter is.
Monica Mantlo
Mother of the Groom
Meet Roger’s mom! Again, met Roger the same way all parents meet their child. Let’s not discuss that anymore. If you see her at the wedding, topics of conversations include: her unconditional love for her kids, Florida (she lives here!), her friends, her survival with lung cancer, and of course her favorite son, Roger.
Lincoln Mantlo
Father of the Groom
Meet Roger’s step dad! Roger met Lincoln when he was 18 yr old, and has considered him his dad ever since. If you see him at the wedding, topics of conversation include: playing his guitar, beer, or both at the same time, his kids, his job as a crane operator, and favorite places in his home in Florida!