Kelsie & Ryan
Wedding Party
Lauren Wright
Maid of Honor
Lauren is my “little” sister. We met at birth and bonded over living together for 16 years! She has all kinds of stories she can tell! She has a huge heart and can talk to pretty much anyone!
Joy Baxley
Bridesmaid
Joy has been my best friend since high school. We first bonded during high school French! Joy is an amazing Bible teacher! She has been my sounding board in life and a huge source of encouragement and wisdom for a looong time!
Stephanie Alexander
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and I met in Bible Study after college. We bonded over getting our nails done. She is my fellow Atlanta United fanatic. She encourages me to try new things. We have had many adventures exploring Atlanta together!
Bryn Soderlund
Bridesmaid
I met Bryn when she was in high school. She is one of my 3 bonus sisters. We bonded over pool days and studying! She is one of the best rollerbladers I know!
Meagan Soderlund
Bridesmaid
I met Meagan when she was in middle school. She is also a bonus sister. We bonded over pool days and studying as well! She is clever and witty and brings the party everywhere she goes!
Anna Sloan
Bridesmaid
Anna was little when I first met her. She was the “little sister” for a long time, but at some point she grew up. It has been so awesome watching her grow into the woman she is today. Although she’s the “little sister,” Ryan and I have learned a lot about marriage from her and her husband, Jacob!
Jimmy Hammond
Best Man
Jimmy has been one of my best friends since 2006. We met in college at UGA, were roommates in college, then again after college in Atlanta. We have shared many memories over the years, from UGA football games to road trips to Ultimate Frisbee games and so much more. He has been a mentor to me throughout life's ups and downs. He has been a great role model as a husband & father. He is funny, energetic, a great dancer, and can longboard better than anyone I know.
Dave Courter
Best Man
I met Dave in 2005 in Calculus class at College. Since then, he has been one of my best friends and his family became like a 2nd family to me. He loves the Lord, his family and friends, great husband, charismatic, a leader, makes anyone laugh and known by many as "Dancing Dave." He also can do improvisations better than anyone I know! We have made many great memories over the years, from UGA Football games to Road Trips, to many hikes, and much more. He's been a Godly example who always has an encouraging word to share.
Sean Ahlenius
Groomsman
Sean is one of my younger brothers. We met at birth and formed a brotherly bond over 15 years of living together! He is witty, funny, smart, and can talk to anyone! He can articulate his point and have always considered him one of the best debaters I know. I've enjoyed seeing him grow in his relationship with the Lord over these past few years. He is a great brother and friend!
Luke Ahlenius
Groomsman
Luke is my youngest brother. We bonded over living together for 7 years. I've enjoyed spoiling him over the years we lived together. He has a great sense of humor, can make anyone laugh, loves his family and friends, enjoys working out, and is the best Woodworker I know! He is also adventurous and loves going on hikes. He loves the Lord and we have had many conversations about growing in our faith over the past couple of years.
Zach Hindes
Groomsman
Zach and I met in 2010 at Kennesaw State University, as he was then my younger sister's boyfriend, now husband. He has been a great role model for what a solid marriage looks like. We bonded over the past few years, especially over music, movies, and cooking. Zach and my sister Emily have been my roommates the past 8 months and it's been great getting to know him better. He is a cider connoisseur, great musician, and can cook with the best of them! I've learned what a good marriage should look like observing Zach and Emily.
Casey Murphy
Groomsman
Casey and I met in 2007 while I was going to college at UGA. We bonded over faith and football. Go Dawgs! Casey has been a great friend and mentor to me over the years, as we grew in our Faith in Jesus. He served this great Country well in the Navy for 7 years. He is a great friend, loves Jesus, his family, a World Traveler, and can slalom water ski better than anyone else I know! We have made many great memories over the years, and I'm glad to call him my friend and Brother in Christ.
Marcus Carter
Groomsman
Marcus and I have been friends since 2nd grade. We have made so many memories over the past 30 years. From spending the night at each other's House to road trips, to being on the same basketball team, to everything in between, we have grown as friends over the years. He is definitely the life of the party and brings the party wherever he goes! He is very outgoing, a social butterfly, can make anyone laugh, athletic, and has some sweet dance moves. He has become a part of my family over the years and is loved by all!