Bill & Rosie
Wedding Party
Jamie Johnson
Matron of Honor
BFF, Matchmaker, Sister by another Mister. All the above apply to my Jamie! For almost 15 years I have been visiting Jamie and her family in Texas. And for 15 years she has been trying to convince me to move here. I think it was my visit in 2017 that I made the off-hand comment of "find me a good man, and maybe I'll consider moving to Texas". Challenge accepted! Prayers do come true. Bill and I would never have met without Jamie. We will be forever grateful for her prayers, her love and her support. Well done Jamie, well done.
Amber Rhoades
Bridesmaid
Rosie is honored to have Amber, youngest of Bill's children, stand in as a Jr. Bridesmaid. Eleven going on 21, Amber is full of sass and spunk. She's had to be as the only girl in a household of boys. Amber enjoys all things artistic. She's an amazing singer, plays the flute and the oboe in her middle school band and enjoys keeping her brothers and dad on their toes.
Thomas Rhoades
Best Man
Keeping it in the family, Thomas, oldest son of Bill, is standing up with his dad as Best Man. A Junior at Granger High School, Thomas excels in school, and especially in athletics. He has been the starting quarterback of his high school football team since his freshman year. Staying busy year round, he also plays basketball, baseball and runs track. You would think with all of this talent and spotlight it would go to a kid's head, but Thomas is the epitome of humble, kindness and respect. A great example to his younger siblings. Some favorite hobbies when not playing ball are fishing, and working on Old Gladys, his truck.
Jordan Rhoades
Groomsman
Jordan, Bill's middle child will be standing up with his brother Thomas as a groomsman for his dad. Jordan is a freshman at Granger High and like his brother, talented in sports. He's extremely musical and can play multiple instruments. Like his dad he also enjoys singing Karaoke. Look out girls, heartthrob in the making! Kindhearted, Jordy is the type that of kid that would give you the shirt off his back. A more sincere genuine kid you'll not meet.
Eliza Pearl Dent
Flower Girl
Niece to Rosie, Eliza is at the center of her heart. When Rosie first explained to Eliza the basic idea of what a flower girl does, Eliza's question was, "but why do you walk on the flowers?" Not knowing the answer to this particular "why" her auntie quickly diverted her attention and reminded her she gets to wear a BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS dress! It worked, she said yes! "Why" used to be Eliza's response to any information given to her, until her mom said, stop asking why! To be fair, Eliza did stop asking why, but clever little minx now asks "how come." Eliza is big sister to sweet little Maisy born just this last summer. Although used to being the one and only for the last four years of her life, she is a great big sister, helping mama and dada to take care of their new addition.
Layla
Honorary Flower Girl
Also consider by some as a dog, our small but mighty, Layla will be staying home with her new brother Cooper J.
Kade and Beau Griffin
Ring Bearer
We're excited to have Kade and Beau, BIll's nephews be our ring bearers. Thomas and Jordan had the honor of being the ring bearers at Kade and Beau's parents' wedding when they were about the same age as Kade and Beau are now. Kade likes baseball and basketball. He’s very artistic. He loves school and his best friends. Superheros are kind of his thing. He loves to read and be read to. LifeKids at church is his jam. He loves OU football and Cubs Baseball. Beau loves cars and Paw Patrol. He thinks KB (Kade) is the coolest person alive. He loves snacks probably more than anything on the planet. Both boys think Dad hung the moon. They are best buds. They both love to be outside and to go to Dad’s baseball games. They love their dogs - Rizzo and Wrigley.
Cooper J
Honorary Ring Bearer
Unable to attend the festivities because some would consider him a "dog", Cooper J will be there in spirit!
Ayda Clusen
Guest Book Photographer
Ayda Jayne, Rosie's niece by heart if not blood, will be assisting at the guestbook. Ayda and her mom Jamie (Matron of Honor) lived with Rosie for a short time when Ayda was just a baby/toddler. Buddah baby was her nickname back then. She's since grown up and is a beautiful, sweet, talented young woman. Rosie and Bill want to SEE their guests and so Ayda will be taking your picture and inserting it into the guestbook where you can then sign and leave your messages.
Zane Gray
Officiant
Rosie and Bill wanted their officiant to be someone that they knew, loved and respected . They also wanted someone who was living an example of what they wanted to create in their marriage. To know Zane and Deshelle Gray is to know what patience, kindness, respect, love, FUN and teamwork looks like in a relationship. Although not a preacher by trade, Zane was honored to be asked, and quickly went to work to see what he needed to do to be licensed to marry Rosie and Bill in the state of Texas. Let's hope he got it all completed!