The Party
Madeline Hayes
Maid of Honor
Emma and Madeline are best friends and cousins. It's rare that you would see one without the other. Emma and Madeline have been inseparable since they were born. From middle school through college, they have experienced so much of life together.
Jacob Simpkins
Best Man
Jacob is Drew's younger brother. They fight, wrestle, but when the gloves are off, true brothers until the end. They enjoy each other's company on trips, and especially telling stories from their shared childhoods.
Jessica Nettleton
Bridesmaid
Emma and Jessie are sisters. As soon as they first met in 2008, they instantly clicked. Emma definitely was the talkative one growing up, saying "Jessie wants ice cream" (when in fact it was Emma who wanted ice cream).
Luke Jones
Groomsman
Luke is Drew's little cousin. They both love to wrestle, lovingly pick on Jacob, and take trips together for family vacations. They always have great times and love spending time with each other.
Delaney Midkiff
Bridesmaid
Emma and Delaney have been friends since sixth grade. They bond over a love of McChickens and Bob Evans. Delaney is a new bride herself!
Matthew Klim
Groomsman
Matthew is Drew's cousin. Matthew, Zac, Jacob, and Drew all grew up together playing video games, sports, and a little wrestling too. Family is so important to all of them.
Hannah Sims
Bridesmaid
Emma and Hannah have been friends since seventh grade. The two met through band and other friends. Hannah taught Emma how to play piano a little bit better.
Jacob Lauffer
Groomsman
Jacob and Emma have been friends since high school. They were in band together. Jacob is basically Emma’s older brother.
Loren Lodge
Bridesmaid
Loren and Emma are coworkers. Loren is an amazing teacher, and Emma hopes she can become half the teacher she is! They both love escape rooms!
TJ Gibson
Groomsman
TJ is a friend of Drew’s. They met in high school where they became good friends from attending Cabell Midland High’s prayer group and Fellowship of Christian Athletes group. They both work together at Saint Mary’s Hospital along with a few other of their friends.
Savannah Cremeans
Bridesmaid
Emma and Savannah became friends about two years ago. Savannah went to school with Drew. Savannah has always been one of Emma's biggest supporters in recent years.
Adam Wiley
Groomsman
Adam and Drew went to Cabell Midland, and then to Marshall together. They were brought together by the mutual cluelessness they both felt while going through school together. They had similar interests and both went into the medical field for careers.
Maggie Beaver
Bridesmaid
Emma and Maggie started being friends around Emma's eighth-grade year. Maggie is Delaney's younger sister. Emma and Maggie also worked together at the Barboursville Mall in a primitive store.
Brayden Saunders
Groomsman
Brayden and Drew went to school together at Cabell Midland. They ran in the same friend group. Brayden and Emma have also been friends for several years. Brayden, his wife Shellby, Emma, and Drew all took a trip to the Columbus Zoo!
Amya Bays
Bridesmaid
Emma and Amya are cousins. When they were younger, they always were trying to concoct a plan so they could stay more nights at their Nannie Erma and Pappaw Kelson's House. The two would play games like teacher and even American Idol together.
Nicholas Zornes
Groomsman
Nick has been a family friend of Drew's for years. The two have gone through school and youth group together.
Izzy Runion
Junior Bridesmaid
Emma and Izzy are sisters. Izzy is in high school and loves Pokemon and Minecraft.
Sammy Runion
Junior Groomsman
Sammy is Emma's only brother. He will be in middle school this coming year, which seems too hard to believe.
Charlee Runion
Flower Girl
Charlee is Emma's youngest sister. She is the baby of the family. Emma and Charlee always take pictures on Emma's phone. Charlee loves to get matching Squishmallows with Emma.
Lennox Kirk
Ring Bearer
Emma has babysat Lennox for about two years. He is the sweetest little guy; it was a no-brainer he needed to be the ring bearer!
Maddie Dorton
Guest Book Attendant
Maddie is Emma’s younger cousin, and is one of the sweetest little girls.
Savannah Dorton
Guest Book Attendant
Savannah is Emma’s younger cousin. Maddie is her older sister. Savannah has such a kind heart.
Jeffrey Boggess
Usher
Jeffrey and Emma have known each other since high school. They were in band together. Jeffrey and Emma share the same group of friends who have had so many fun memories!
Landon Hayes
Usher
Landon is Emma's cousin. He is Madeline and Owen's brother. The four of them grew up together, sharing meals on Sundays with their family.
Marc Price
Officiant
Marc is the Pastor at Huntington First Church of the Nazarene where Emma and Drew attend. Marc has served as a spiritual mentor for both Emma and Drew. Marc enjoys playing Disk Golf and being a light in a dark world.