Kiersten & Ryan
Wedding Party
Lauren Sigmond
Matron of Honor
My sister and my one and only. She is 6 and a half years older and was my constant role model growing up. Whether it be to listen to her cool songs, steal her cool clothes or adopt her cool way of talking I was following in her footsteps. She taught me how to ride horses, how to carry myself and how to deal with problems I never knew I was gonna have! She may have messed with me in a typical big sister way, but she also was sure to never let anyone else mess with her little sister. I may not always listen to her at first, but I sure do end up doing what she says anyways (this is the only place I'm admitting that)! She is my compass when it comes to life. She makes sure I always point north and I can never replace that.
Jacqueline Golding
Maid of Honor
She isn't my biological sister, but she is sure as hell close to it. We've been friends since birth thanks to our sorority sister mothers. Friends is actually a term we never use to describe our relationship. We've always been family and refer to each other as cousins. We've dealt with school, boys, social situations and everything in between. Every vacation since birth we've spent together creating long lasting memories. We are each other's number one confidante and constant companion. And I know til the day we die we will remain that way. It will be us in wheelchairs at the senior living facility scheming up ways to make the day more interesting. I couldn't walk down the aisle without my her by my side.
Clarissa Stokes
Bridesmaid
We used to play kickball with the neighborhood kids... when we were too young to remember or so we've been told. But in sixth grade we took the reins ourselves and became best friends in sixth grade language arts. We stood next to each other all throughout the rest of grade school navigating class, gossip and the oh so fun boy life. I still find paper notes we used to write to one another to pass between classes when we weren't together. Her house became so much my house I used to have a key and walk in whenever my heart desired (which I'm sure her parents loved!). She used to my best friend down the street and we've grown to be a state away, but distance doesn't change a thing!
Sydney Drury
Bridesmaid
My stirrup buddy for life! I was introduced to Syd through riding horses. She also taught me the ways of life and also how to jump anything that was put in front of my horse. We've had a blast watching each other grow in every stage of our lives. No one makes me laugh the way Syd does. We grew up creating shenanigans at the barn and horse shows that grew into a lifetime friendship. From surviving Florida life to creating big girl life, we've been there together the entire way. We both ended up across the country from each other but our love for horses isn't the only thing that keeps us connected!
Melanie Caruso
Bridesmaid
So we started this crazy lifestyle together called being a flight attendant. Through flight attendant training she's been my shoulder to cry on, to laugh on, have the most fun car parties singing at the top of our lungs, girls day and some fine dining experiences! But our friendship didn't end there! We both have called each other at all hours of the night to be there through all the ups and downs of Atlanta and the flight attendant life. We moved to Atlanta together and have navigated it together. Not to mention she's my go to call at the end of a hard day at work. She's my feisty short blonde that always has my back and is as loyal as the day is long. Also, she has this creepy sixth since where she seems to always know more about me than I do myself ;)
Aaron Jackson
Best Man
My brother and only sibling. We have been side by side since he was born. As well as my co-worker living on the ranch where we grew up. The hardest working person I know and my go to for Ford truck advice and repair tips. We haven't just grown up together but we remain friends and allies through whatever life throws at us. He is my main guy I need to not just walk through life but to stand beside me when I marry my future wife.
Aiden Artison
Groomsman
I've watched him grow up. From babysitting memories to watch him grow up to the man he is today. He has been the best son to my aunt and also has grown up to be the man of his household. He plays on the football team that I used to and my only regret is he couldn't wear my jersey number. The man he has become today proves he is family and I feel like I am his older brother. He will stand beside me on our special day and signifies the strength, love and the character my family represents.
Phillip Stahl
Groomsman
We navigated high school football together. Two a days bonded us together, not to mention coach's endless workouts and running the same plays until we got it right. What started out as a football friendship soon grew to be a true friendship that will last for a lifespan. We haven't tackled anything (no pun intended) that we both haven't been able to conquer. We've bonded through fishing, hunting and the general hanging out antics. As we grow older and times change, we still never have a lack of something to talk about on the phone or in person when we drop in on each other.
Stacy Crawford
Groomsman
After being a groomsmen at your wedding, I knew I wanted Stacy to be at my wedding. His moral compass always points north. He is a good man who values everything right in life. We met racing, drifting and everything in between that has to do with cars. When I moved to Atlanta and I wanted to fly out to California for a drift event, it confirmed that Stacy was always down for spontaneous adventure when he joined me. Together with his wife Heidi, they are both people that have experienced the most important events in life that give the best advice.
Jason "Bubba" Price
Groomsman
Thank you Phil for introducing me to this great guy. When it comes to showing people a fun time, he is your man. But it doesn't just end at that, we've talked through every girl drama in the book. Bubba is the most loyal and generous person you will ever meet to be there for every occasion. He has and will always be there for anything that a friend needs. He values friendship above anything else, which shows his selfless and altruistic self. Every memorable road trip, every memorable car event, every memorable moment, we have created memories that cannot be replaced. To this day we feed off each other's aspirations and I know this won't stop any time soon.