Wedding Party
Brooke Walsh
Something Blue
Brooke is someone I could write an essay on all the amazing things about her. She and I have been friends since High School. We’ve been inseparable since Senior year. Brooke is one of the most loyal friends you’ll ever have. She is genuine and kind; a friend to everyone. If I need her, she is always a text away and will drop anything to be there for me. I truly could not imagine this day or my life without her as a part of it.
Caitlyn Shea
Something Blue
Caitlyn is my college roommate and one of my best friends. She is the best listener you will ever meet and laughs at just about anything. We met freshman year of college and have been so close ever since. She is patient, kind, and so very loving. Caitlyn has supported me through some of my lowest points and has cheered me on at some of my highest points. Not living in the same room with her next year is going to be hard considering how much I love her. To know Caitlyn is to love her.
Aubri Christensen
Something Blue
Aubri and I have only become close friends recently as I also met her in college. But Aubri is someone I know will be a part of my life forever. She is one of the most unique people I’ve ever met. She brightens every single room she walks into and has never met a stranger. She is someone I look up to in my faith and that I truly respect. Aubri balances me out so well with her optimistic and fun personality. She is a once in a lifetime friend and I do not know where I would be without her.
Hannah Ryan
Something Blue
Hannah is one of the kindest people you will ever meet. She is one of my longest friends. We met in band class in the sixth grade and have never stopped being close friends. She is fun and so bubbly. She would genuinely give anyone the shirt off of her back if you needed it. Generous, loving, and joyful are the closest three words I could use to describe her. Although, these do not fully encompass all of the amazing qualities she has. Hannah and I have grown up together in a lot of ways. But through it all our friendship has remained, and for that I am forever grateful.
Maddie Starks
Something Blue
Maddie and I also have been friends for a very long time. Although I don't remember the exact moment we became friends, we have been for almost 10 years. She is someone I could go without seeing for years and when we saw each other again, it would feel like no time had passed. Maddie can always make me laugh and has been doing so for years. She is loyal and an all around amazing friend. I wish everyone could have someone like her in their lives.
Ella Bassett
Something Blue
Ella is someone I’ve known for many years but we got really close Senior year of High School. Ella is absolutely hilarious. She is someone that makes my stomach hurt from the amount of laughing we do together. She is so kind and loving. Ella completes Brooke and I’s trio and I could not imagine it without her. I cannot wait to experience many more years of life with her in it.
Lauren Hayford
Something Blue
Lauren is my oldest sister. Although, I do not remember much of her when I was younger…as I got older, she and I have had a really special relationship. She loves me like any oldest sibling would: protective and caring. Lauren has always been the person to laugh so hard at the most random things that you cannot help but laugh with her. Seeing her become a mom to my two sweet nieces has been surreal. Seeing someone you love fulfill a role they have desired for many years is so special. She is such an amazing woman and mother and will forever be someone I look up to.
Rachel Allen
Something Blue
Rachel is my second oldest sister and we are different in really beautiful ways. Growing up we bickered more than you would believe. As we have gotten older our relationship has grown into something I value greatly. Rachel has one of the biggest hearts of anyone I know. She loves people big and animals even bigger. Rachel cares for people, dogs, cats, and just about any living thing so deeply. Seeing her meet her person this past year has brought all of us so much joy. I do not tell her enough how much I love her. I cannot imagine this day without her.
Emery Jones
Something Blue
Emery is my future sister-in-law but I have told Cam since day one that she will always be my friend no matter what. She and I met before Cam and I started dating and we immediately became friends. Emery has become a really important person in my life and I value her more than she knows. She can always make me laugh and is someone who reminds me consistently to not take life too seriously. Emery is very caring and loves people so well. I'm so thankful to be able to consider her not only my family but also one of my sweetest friends.
Everleigh Hayford
Flower Girl
My sweet niece is three years old and reminds me so much of my younger self. She is funny, sassy, and adventurous. Being her Aunt has been one of my favorite roles to fulfill to this date. I cannot wait to see the awe-inspiring woman she becomes. But seriously…name a cuter flower girl…I’ll wait.
Jacob Keeling
Groomsman
Jacob has been my roommate for the past 3 years and I seriously could not ask for someone better to spend my time in college with. I have expressed it many times, but I got so lucky that my roommate not only stayed my roommate but is one of my best friends. We seem to do everything together: from playing tennis to traveling on the weekends for the school to watching every Indiana basketball game and jumping up at the TV. Jacob is one of the most genuine people you will meet and I am so lucky to call him my friend.
Keegan Walker
Groomsman
Whenever someone asks me for an amazing God story, my first thought goes to Keegan. Keegan and I carpooled to school for years and... At first we just annoyed each other. It was early in the morning and we didn't feel like talking even though we both secretly wanted to. But even through my reluctance, Keegan started coming to church with me, and he has never looked back. Keegan's heart for people and God is unmatched. Seriously, I don't know of anyone else that sees people the way he does and wants to help like him. And that's why we are such good friends. More than talking basketball, soccer, math, and sending each other funny videos, Keegan is always someone I can depend on. He is someone I can always count on to be genuine and pick up a conversation we left months ago like we never left.
Cooper Smith
Groomsman
Cooper and I started college at the same time. Not as roommates or even really talked to each other for a while. But when we found out how much we both loved movies, that conversation still hasn't ended. From the moment we started hanging out, we haven't stopped. We will always hang out in each other's rooms playing games, watching movies, and doing everything in between. Cooper is someone I have had many hard conversations with and feel comfortable coming to him with anything. I'm thankful to have Cooper in my life and know how lucky I am to have him right across the hall.
Brandon Parsons
Groomsman
Brandon and I grew up together in the church. From almost before I can remember, we were playing baseball during the week and going to church on Sunday. He was part of a small group of guys that spanned both sports and church so we hung out all the time. We were always close, but when high school came around, we became the best of friends. We both saw each other grow in our faith and I am proud to call Brandon my friend. I have seen him grow just as much as he has seen me, he is always someone I can depend on to give it to me straight while remaining as loving and kind as you can imagine.
Calden Doty
Groomsman
Calden and I met as a result of both getting roped into high school tennis together. However, this ended up being the best possible thing. After becoming doubles partners, we grew closer year after year. Through numerous tennis matches, hiking excursions, concerts, and anything else you could imagine two high schoolers getting into, Calden and I became best friends and have thankfully kept in touch years later. We still go back to our roots of playing tennis when we can.
Allan Lockwood
Groomsman
Allan and I grew up playing baseball together, but it wasn't until high school when we reconnected that we really became close. We played tennis together, went on some adventures with various friend groups, and he eventually convinced me to join the golf team with him (I'm using "join the team" here very loosely. I was there for emotional support). I am so thankful that Allan is a groomsman for the wedding! I couldn't imagine it any other way.
Noah Brown
Groomsman
Noah came to school a little later, but our shared love of all things Cincinnati made us quick friends. Noah is such a sweet guy and one of the most genuine people I could point you to. Everyone should get to know Noah at some point, and it won’t be hard because he’ll approach you first.