Jessica Baxter & Steven Cole

Bride & Groom

Denise (Neese) Nalbandian

Maid of Honor

Denise and Jessica have been best friends since the day they met in good ol' 1999. They were both freshmen in high school and sat by each other in class. Their friendship was instant and their families became each other's family (Denise's mom Sherri is a saint and is Jessica's second mom). There have been so many adventures, trips, good times, sad times, but they always have each other's back. They call each other their "life wife" and Jessica is honored to have Denise by her side as her maid of honor.

Dean (Turboflama!) Ingraham

Best Man

Dean and Steve are best friends and have been for many years. They have had many adventures and life experiences over the years. Riding dirt bikes, camping and barbecues are among their favorite pastimes. They’ve worked together while building all kinds of cool stuff. They both love to make music and to share new music they find with each other. Turboflama is a level that Dean and Steve can bring to any occasion! Steve is super thankful to have Dean by his side as his best man.

Annie (Apollo) Jones

Bridesmaid

Annie and Jessica have been friends since birth, along with Annie's sister, Katie. Some of Jess' fondest childhood memories are visiting Annie and Katie and going to their grandma's beach house. They see each other many times a year, and Jessica often visits the beach house at the same time Annie is in town from Colorado (Jessica loves Annie's family very much). Jess and Annie are often heard speaking to each other in English accents, which is a favorite pastime. They have matching Harry Potter tattoos and talk almost every day. Jessica is incredibly lucky that she has had a lifelong best friend, and is thankful to have Annie at her side.

Cari (Choob) Jones

Bridesmaid

Cari has known Jessica since birth, as she is her big sister. Jessica annoyed Cari most of the time, but the two became closer as Jessica grew up. Cari would always have the pantry full of snacks for Jessica to rifle through when she would come over. Cari threw Jessica her first rager on her 21st bday, and they have gone on many adventures. They go to New Orleans with Cari's family almost every year, and at least a few trips to go wine tasting. Jessica is happy to have such a close relationship with her sister and is grateful to have her at her side.

Matt Baxter

Groomsman

Matt (Jessica's older brother) and Steve became fast friends when they met. They have a lot in common and share many common interests. One of their favorite things to do is going on car rides. Matt, Kara and the boys in one car, Steve and Jess in another only communicating via walkie talkies while exploring the mountains, poppy fields etc. Steve is super stoked to have Matt by his side.

Kara (Karl) Baxter

Bridesmaid

Kara is Jessica's sister in law and met when Matt and Kara first got together. Jessica loved her instantly, and wondered if Matt was going to screw it up. Luckily, Kara and Matt's love was strong and they have 3 beautiful boys. Jess and Kara have similar senses of humor and have a lot of inside jokes they crack on about whenever together. They love to do Joe's Tacos nights with the family and watch trash tv together. Kara is always there for Jessica whenever she has needed anything, and is an amazing friend. Jessica is blessed to have Kara (and most likely a Diet Coke in hand) by her side.

Tim Baxter

Groomsman

Tim and Steven hit if off immediately. Jessica introduced her brother to Steven, and they became instant friends. Both are in the same industry and enjoy carpentry and construction using Milwaukee tools like real men. Since Tim and his wife Simone reside outside of Nashville, TN, they try to visit as much as possible. Last visit, they enjoyed mowing the one acre lawn together (lol). They tend to get into conversations on things Jessica tunes out, and she is happy they have each other to talk to about their common interests. Steve is excited to have his future brother n law by his side!

Theo (Bish) Korianitis

Bridesmaid

Theo and Jessica met many moons ago through Matt. Over the years, Jessica has become very close friends with Theo and they have gone on many adventures together. When out together (usually for sushi), they tend to people watch and can look at each other and know exactly what the other is thinking. Theo is not only an amazing loyal friend, she is also like a sister to the Baxter siblings. She is an amazing auntie to Kara and Matt's boys and Jess' pugs (even if they shit on her stairs). Jessica is very lucky to have Theo at her side.

Sean Flynn

Groomsman

Sean is Steve’s beloved brother in law. Through the marriage that Steve’s sister Kimberly scored, came a witty, cool and intelligent family man. Sean is an Officer with a sweet job training airmen to not kill themselves. Sean is a very personable guy that fits right in to the crazy family that Jessica is about to swear into. Steve is stoked to have this man standing at the alter beside him in support.

Presley and Piper Nalbandian

Flower Girls

Jessica's bestie Denise’s daughters.

Taylor (Tay-Tay) Flynn

Flower Girl

Steve & Jess' niece - his sister Kimberly and Sean's daughter.

Wyatt, Walker & Wade Baxter

Ring Bearers

Jess & Steve's nephews - her brother Matt and Kara's sons.

Joseph L. Baxter

In Honor Of - Jessica’s Dad

Jessica and her dad Joe shared a very special bond, and she was the last born of his 9 children. He was 51 years old when she was born, but you would have never known it. He went to every soccer/softball game (one season each because if you know Jess). He went on every field trip and came to every award ceremony. He took his kids and their friends dirt bike riding almost every weekend. When Jessica got older and starting riding on the street, her dad became her riding buddy and that was something she loved sharing with him. He always gave insightful advice and was an amazing father to his kids and husband to Carol (Jess' mom). Steve and Joe would have gotten lost in never ending conversations, if they had the chance to meet. Joe would have definitely approved and given his blessing to Steve and Jessica.

Alice F. Cole

In Honor Of - Steven’s Grandma

Alice was a very special person to Steven. Not only did she raise her own six children, she raised "her second litter" of Steve and his four siblings. They fell into a time of need, and instead of splitting them up she took them all in. She made sure they were always taken care of, fed and had a place to call home. She made dinner every night and they always ate together if home. She loved with her whole heart and never ended a call without saying "I love you." Jessica wishes she had the pleasure to have met Alice, but her and Steven know Grandma Alice will be looking down on them on their special day.

William C. Keeler

In Honor Of - Denise’s Dad

Cope was like a second dad to Jessica over the years of being friends with Denise. She always admired how good he was at everything, and how intelligent he was. From photography, carpentry, BBQing, Oenology (wine) - he really did it all! Steve and Cope got to know each other well in the last year of Cope's life. It ends up, they are very similar in many ways and had many common interests. They even have the same curly hair Cope used to rock when he was a young man. They became close, and now Jess and Steve both hold him close in their hearts.