Audrey & Ryan "Footer"
Wedding Party
Elizabeth Parrish-Christmas
Matron of Honor
Elizabeth and Audrey met in Middle school while playing soccer. She wasn't playing the game right and the bride made sure to let her know...they lost touch throughout high school but reunited when they both got a job at Panera...since then they have been number one gals and have made plenty of memories along the way. Elizabeth has two crazy fur babies: Fred and George, and Audrey's beautiful Goddaughter and flower girl: Harper.. Let's not forget her husband Stan because he puts up with both of them!.
Evan Brandies
Best Man
Renee's better half and Ryan's "Big Twin". As kids, they did everything together: from playing football and baseball, to riding motocross and even managing to breaking the same bones. They have always balanced each other out growing up... Ryan always says: "Evan was the twin that broke the things, and I was the one that fixed them". It is a consistent on-going joke. He brings so many amazing qualities to the family and is an amazing father to EJ who is also the bride and groom's ring-bearer.
Mackenzie Pearson
Matron of Honor
Friendship is not about who you have known the longest. It is about who has walked into you life, and said "I'm here for you" and proved it. She started out as "the new neighbor" and her and her new husband Hank (2019) have become an extremely important part of Audrey and Ryan's lives over the last 2 years. They are the best neighbors and have become family in this short amount of time.
Tyler Helms
Best Man
High-school friends, Tyler has been a very large part of Ryan's life. They met at North Marion and have been friends for the last 15 years. Tyler is "That" friend. There's never a dull moment when he is around, but you can always count on him to have your back. It is easier to count the times that hasn't involved Tyler in some kind of brace or bandage. The guy is fearless, would give you the shirt off of his back, loves his animals (the more bizarre the better), and is a natural Handyman. We couldn't thank him enough for all the things he has helped us with: including our remodel.
Katey Moore
Jr. Bridesmaid
Audrey's sister aka "Bubba". Not sure if it was because she use to like helping their dad with his truck when she was younger or because you would always catch her out there in the backyard covered in dirt, but since the day she was born that name has stuck. Katey and Audrey have an 11 year age gap, but that didn't stop them from enjoying adventures kayaking or spending time together and having "sissy" days.
Chris Mathews
Groomsman
Chris is one of Ryan's closets friends....literally! Their bro-mance began in high school and was so strong, they decided to become neighbors- right next door to each other. They have lived next to each other for the last 9 years, and in that time, there has been many bonfires, long nights, conversations, and beers drank. Most of the time relaxing on the front porch, or in the yard fixing whatever trucks, buggies, and now that they are older: Golf carts.
Kayla Shannon
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Audrey have known each other since they were infants. Both of their moms grew up together in Hawaii and they managed to keep a very short distance between their friendship; leading them to Florida. Though Kayla is not a blood relative, she has always been known as a "cousin". Both girls had plans when they were younger to move back to Hawaii to live together, be in each others weddings, and even have children around the same time so they could grow up like their mom's did...that didn't go as planned, but we are so excited to not only live near her still, but we both get to be a part of each other's Big Day 2021!
Brent Key
Groomsman
" Brent-a-lina" as Ryan calls him...He is our Peanut Farmer! Brent and Ryan have known each other for a good while, but in the last 3 years have grown to be family. Pretty sure the two men can't go 2 days without talking to each other. From boat days, to evening adventures on the "buggy", and a lot of family gatherings; We have felt as if we are a part of the "Waldron-Key" Clan.
Nandini " Nanda" Dataram
Bridesmaid
Another one of the Bride and Groom's amazing neighbors who have become more like family. Nanda and her husband Mahendra "Mo" have been there for Ryan and Audrey in their highest and lowest moments. They both have been there to support, give advice, console, laugh, and cry with them. Through everything, Nanda has been an amazing friend for the last 3 years and we are so excited to make her apart of the big day!
Mahendra "Mo" Dataram
Groomsman
Mo and Ryan have lived near each other for the last 4 years. With only being 3 houses apart, and Chris (Groomsmen) to be in the middle of the two, it has become a routine thing with all of the 2nd Court guys to meet after work and relax on our front porch and gossip. Other times, you can find the guys down at Mo's house working on things...if that's what you want to call it. I'd say Mo is working and Ryan monitors. None-the-less, the two have been there for each other when they needed it the most. Mo and his wife Nanda are considered family.
Renee Brandies
Bridesmaid
Renee and Evan (Ryan's Twin-Best man) have been together for the last 10 years. Through that time, she has blessed the family with EJ (the ring bearer), which has put a little more light into everyone's lives! Renee can light up a room, and pretty sure she doesn't know a stranger! You can catch her laughing at her own jokes and dancing the night away. She is for sure the family comedian and we are so excited to have her experience the excitement with us!
Chris Sanders
Groomsman
Chris and Audrey have known each other for nearly 8 years. They met while Audrey was a server at his favorite lunchtime establishment (Winghouse). In that very short time, a friendship was made out of his weekly visits. Sometime in between, Ryan became part of the mix. Both guys have a love for fishing Redfish and competing in tournaments together. Chris is the guy you see with a crowd of people around him all laughing; he keeps things interesting and fun and we're so excited to get to celebrate and make him a part of our big day!
Britney Shaw
Bridesmaid
She is an amazing boy-mom to Hunter and Tucker and has been the Bride's friend for over a decade. Crazy to think that when they first met each other, friendship was the last thing on their mind...then a few months later ended up under the same roof. Let's just say they "grew" to Love each other, and now have a bond like no other! To each other's surprise, her husband Kevin has also been friends with the groom since high school. What a small world and none of them even crossed paths in the past.
Kortland Key
Groomsman
Another one of the funny guys! Kortland and Ryan have known each other for 5 years. Between the BBQ's, pool days, random golf cart or buggy rides to each others houses, "family dinners", and weekly corn hole tournaments; you could say he's not going anywhere. Kortland can be wild and crazy, but he is also a voice of reason. Him and his wife Casey are currently expecting a baby boy in December, and we are so glad to not only be apart of milestones in their lives, but to have them be apart of ours as well.
Evan R. Brandies Jr. "EJ"
Ring Bearer
Ej is the Groom's nephew! He loves Dinosaurs, Legos, Fortknight, and Godzilla. If it is part of a series, he has it! He can tell you the names of different dinosaurs, sea creatures, bugs, and other animals. To say the least EJ could probably win " Are you smarter than a 5th grader". He likes to fish with uncle Ryan and Papa and he is a huge fan of playtime. He is a typical curious little boy and definitely Loves his mama!
Anthony Enslow
Ring Bearer
The Bride’s youngest cousin. Anthony is a bright, energetic spirit. He loves pool days at Grandpa’s or Aunt Karen’s (bride’s mother’s ) house and loves to do anything that involves playing and making friends.
Harper-Layne Parrish
Flower Girl
She calls Audrey aunt "Drey" and she loves to do ballet, color, watch Frozen, bubble baths, and working out with mommy. She knows her shapes, colors, and we are working on the alphabet. She's working on coloring inside the lines and loves riding the four-wheeler with her daddy and hunting Turkey's with mommy. She has two older "Fur-brothers" Fred and George.