Matron of Honor
Sidney's sister and automatic best friend since birth. Sidney and Lindsey grew up playing house, school, and having tea parties together. Lindsey graduated from Dalton State College and just finished her fourth year of teaching kindergarten at Cherokee Ridge Elementary School. In March, Lindsey received her Master's Degree in Mathematics Education.
Best Man
In the 6th grade, Clayton asked Jordan, "Hey man, wanna be my best friend?" Jordan said, "Sure" and they have been best friends ever since. He was a part of a podcast that was given to Clayton for his deployment. Jordan graduated from Dalton State with a degree in Criminal Justice. He currently works at The Barn Nursery in Chattanooga, TN.
Bridesmaid
Best friend since 6th grade where we would spend literally every minute together in the summer time swimming, playing Just Dance, and jumping on the trampoline. Molly goes to University of North Georgia and is majoring in Nursing.
Groomsman
Clayton's uncle and go to best friend. J.J. was the second person to hold Clayton and has always been there for him throughout his entire life. J.J. is a full time dad to one set of twins and one set of triplets. His twins and triplets are also a part of the Ware Wedding.
Bridesmaid
We met through volleyball in middle school and have been best friends ever since. All together, Emma and I have played volleyball with one another for seven years/13 seasons. Our final three years in college, we played against each other. Emma graduated from Point University and received her degree in Sociology.
Groomsman
Played high school football for three years together and was Clayton's roommate in college. Tristian was another member of the podcast for Clayton. Also referred to as "Taz." Tristian graduated from Shorter University with a degree in Accounting. He works at The Barn Nursery in Chattanooga, TN.
Bridesmaid
Became best friends freshmen year of college, played three years of college volleyball together, and were roommates Sidney's last year of college. Megan attends Bryan College and is majoring in Corporate Communication.
Groomsman
Played high school football for three years with Clayton, and he invited Clayton to church with him during their sophomore year of high school. Gabe was one of the members of the podcast for Clayton. He graduated from Chriswell College and received a degree in Biblical Studies. He is a brand new father to a baby boy.
Bridesmaid
Cousin and best friend since birth. Sidney always snuck her way into Jennifer and Lindsey's doll playing and tea parties. Sidney didn't have to sneak for long and was quickly included into their activities. Jennifer graduated from Erskine College and received her Masters of Arts in English and is currently pursing a Masters of Divinity.
Groomsman
Met during Clayton's sophomore year of college and was a part of the podcast for Clayton during his time of deployment. J.J. graduated from Shorter University with a Bachelor's of Science, Biology.
Bridesmaid
Childhood best friends since meeting in the nursery at church. Sidney has always considered Haley to be her little "sister." Haley attends East Tennessee State University and is majoring in Finance and Accounting with a minor in math.
Groomsman
Friend from Clayton's sophomore year of college and helped make Clayton a podcast during his time of deployment. Josh graduated from Shorter University with a double major in Christian Studies and Political Science and a minor in Biblical Languages. He received a Master's degree from Shorter University and worked there as a Admissions Counselor from 2016-2020.
S & C
Groomsman
Became friends from high school and through church. Another member of the podcast for Clayton. He pursuing a degree in Engineering Technology from Chattanooga State. He is currently working at Valley Mechanical in Metal Fabrication.
Flower Girl
The princess in the family because she is the only girl of five brothers. Emily is JJ's daughter and Clayton's cousin.
Ring Bearer
Ethan is JJ's son and Clayton's cousin.
Flower Girl
Audrey Grace's mother is named Christy. On June 27, 1987, Christy was the flower girl in Sidney's parents' wedding. On June 11, 2005, Sidney was the flower girl in Christy's wedding. June 29, 2013, Christy's son, J.D., was the ring bearer in Lindsey's (Sidney's sister) wedding. On June 27, 2020, Christy's daughter, Audrey Grace, will be the flower girl in Sidney's wedding. Both of our family's tradition that we have been continuing for 33 years.
Ring Bearer
Evan said, "Clayton isn't marrying Sidney, I am!" Evan is JJ's son and Clayton's cousin.