Wedding Party
Mackenzie Jistel
Maid of Honor
Mackenzie and Jessica met in Edwardsburg, Michigan when they were 7 and 8 years old! The two girls bonded over playing Barbies, watching Practical Magic (and secretly wishing from that point on that they too could be witches...or are they...?) and going to Wrightsville Beach, NC with both of their families. The two girls continued to stay in touch and visit for weekend trips across Michigan when the Southwards moved back to Blissfield, MI, and eventually ended up going to Central Michigan University together AND moving to and living in North Carolina before they both turned 30! This duo have been known to not only be besties, but to be the sisters the other never had!
Tommy Saulpaugh
Best Man
Tommy is Bobby's youngest brother! Tommy and Bobby both enjoy golfing together and spending time with their family. Tommy also enjoys being outdoors and spending time with his wife, Sara, and their children Levi and Vivian.
Grace Moreno
Bridesmaid
Grace and Jessica went to middle and high school together in Blissfield, Michigan. Grace's family, the Renwands, and the Southwards have been friends for just as long, spending time at the Southward's house swimming, scouting, camping and just having fun! Grace and Jessica were both in band together and continued making tons of fun memories together throughout college in their summers home. Jessica is most commonly known to Grace and her children as "Jessie" and Aunt Jessie- these kids and Grace are the only humans allowed to call Jessica by that name!
Rickey Riley
Groomsman
Rickey is Bobby's cousin. He and his wife Katie live in Maryland with their two children, McKenna and Rickey. Rickey and Bobby love to golf together on an annual golf trip with Tommy and Bryan, Bobby and Tommy's brother.
Yleana Acosta
Bridesmaid
Yleana and Jessica became friends while teaching at Siler City Elementary. Both moved to North Carolina in the same year! Jessica and Yleana enjoyed going to yoga at the YMCA with Bethany, visiting breweries and wineries around the Triad of NC and going to the beach! Yleana, Jessica and Bethany consider themselves to be North Carolina Sisters, since North Carolina brought them all together!
Warren Todd
Groomsman
Warren is Bobby's best friend. These two together mean lots of laughs and sometimes trouble! Bobby & Jess love spending time at High Rock Lake, North Myrtle Beach or just hanging out in Lexington with Warren and his wife, Lindsey...(when they're not on a cruise...).
Bethany Zahm
Bridesmaid
Bethany and Jessica were roommates in college at Central Michigan University and also taught at Siler City Elementary in 2nd grade together! Bethany and Jessica love to visit old, historic homes, wineries and breweries, joined a book club together, and some occasional shopping! Bethany has moved to Chicago, IL to be back in the Midwest, but that doesn't mean the sisterhood suffers!
Steve Lail
Groomsman
Steve is Bobby's step-father. Steve is commonly known as "Pa-Steve" to the kids in the family. Steve and Bobby's mom, Sandy, enjoy going to car shows, golfing, and spending time at their condo in North Myrtle Beach with friends and family.
Kimmy Fisher
Groomswoman
Kimmy is Bobby's sister. Kimmy and Bobby are known for playing softball together and being among the most competitive in their family, right after their mom! Kimmy loves hosting her family and friends at her home and spending time with her kids, Bailey, Jessie, Waylon and Willie.
Cheyenne & Paislee
Flower Girl
Cheyenne and Paislee are Bobby's daughters. Cheyenne loves drawing and video games and swimming anywhere! Paislee loves singing and dancing and doing her own make up as well as anyone who is willing to let her do theirs!
Bryan Saulpaugh
Officiant
Bryan is Bobby and Tommy's Brother. Bryan also enjoys golfing with his brothers and their cousin, Ricky. He is an avid Wake Forest fan and is also married to a Jessica, that has clearly stated she is "Jessica Saulpaugh the 1st." Jessica and Bobby simultaneously had the idea to ask Bryan to be their officiant for their wedding, knowing Bryan would "do the homework" and deliver a flawless, light-hearted ceremony.
Rose Moreno
Junior Bridesmaid
Rose is Grace's oldest daughter and the one that made Jessica "Aunt Jessie!" Rose enjoys running on Blissfield Middle School's track team and playing in the band and marching band. She is also a Swiftie, just like Aunt Jessie, and enjoys joining her friends in Girl Scout trips led by mom, Grace. Rose is also featured as Jessica's "Something Blue!"
Charlie Southward
Ring Bearer
Charlie is Jessica's brother. Charlie just got married to his wife, Hannah, in September of 2025. Charlie is a sound engineer that has traveled the world for work, but really enjoys being at home with Hannah and their cat-children, Quinn and Sawyer and jumping into some woodworking projects.
