Wedding Party

Valentina Sanabria

Maid of Honor

I'm Valentina! Nicole and I met during her sophomore year of college and were almost instantly inseparable. Since the day that I met her, she's always been more of a sister to me than a friend. Her friendship is always constant, loyal, and never allows for a dull moment. Everyone deserves a best friend like her and I am so honored to stand by her as she marries the love of her life! Watching Nicole and Ryan's relationship grow over the years has been so special, and I can't wait to watch them continue growing in this next chapter of life!

Dallas Dunn

Best Man

Hi, I'm Dallas! Ryan and I not only played for the same soccer team growing up, we also went to the same school and lived only a few houses down from one another. Needless to say, we saw each other plenty. We've been friends for as long as I can remember. We made plenty of great memories over the years, and I feel blessed to have such a great friend in him to this day!

Sarah Bales Glintenkamp

Matron of Honor

I'm Sarah! I met Nicole when we got placed into the same pod at Farragut Middle School in 7th grade! We became best friends almost immediately and were attached at the hip from then on! For the last 14 years, I have had the honor of calling her my best friend. She's always there for me as a friend, a shoulder to cry on, and one of my biggest supporters in everything I do. She was there beside me for my wedding day and now it's my turn to do the same for her! I truly cannot wait to be there beside her as she marries she love of her life!

Mitchell Kolinsky

Best Man

Hello, my name is Mitchell Kolinsky. When I think of Ryan Alberts I think of the most loyal friend and brother. Ryan and I met in elementary school at CAK, we have been through many phases of life together and I couldn't be more honored to stand by such a high caliber guy of his wedding day. I am so thankful for his friendship and the memories we created over the past 15 years. From the playground to the college days, Ryan was right beside me always having my back. The Lord is good and always watches over us as I am thrilled to see Nicole join him in his life journey. I know the married life takes away from the boys, however I am thrilled he is marrying such an amazing person as Nicole, so we can carry on with the fun times in this great life. I so look forward to this day!

Lexi Alberts

Bridesmaid

Hi, my name is Lexi! I have the honor of sharing 'Alberts' as my last name. I am Ryan's favorite and only sister. We have been running parallel in life sharing love, memories, and many of the same friends all along our way. Today it is my honor to say we now share Nicole. She is now my sister in the truest sense. A sister in law. Welcoming Nicole into our family is certainly a blessing. Praying and wishing them both many blessings today and to all the new memories we will all build together.

Gaines Henson

Groomsman

Hello, my name is Gaines Henson and I have had the pleasure of knowing Ryan since we were in middle school. Our friendship developed into a brotherhood once we entered our later years in high school. Ryan and I have been through just about everything you can imagine in a friendship and I couldn't be more proud of the man that he has matured into. Ryan is an intensely loyal friend and will have your back no matter the circumstances. Nicole is exactly the kind of girl I would want for my friend Ryan. Nicole has an incredible amount of love in her heart and everyone she knows can feel that. I have enjoyed watching them grow together towards the Lord and I am honored to stand by them on their special day.

Alice Williams

Bridesmaid

Nicole and Alice met during Nicole's first year of teaching at West Valley in 2019. While they met later in life, they became close friends quickly due to their love of teaching special education and having so much in common! When I met Nicole, it was as though we'd been friends forever--she just understands who I am to my core. I love how a friendship with her means long phone calls, deep connection, and a person who is always there for you. I am so thankful to stand by her side as she marries the love of her life!

Michael Howard

Groomsman

Hello, I'm Michael! Ryan and I met back in 5th grade and have grown our friendship over the years to the point I now consider him a brother. One day, during our sophomore year at UT, he started bringing this pretty nice girl over to the house and Nicole quickly became part of the group. I am so thankful to call Ryan and Nicole some of my best friends and look forward to watching their relationship continue to flourish throughout the rest of our lives. They compliment each other perfectly and do a great job of loving on another. I can't wait to stand beside them in October when they are officially joined together!

Lizzy Davis

Bridesmaid

Hi, I'm Lizzy! Nicole and I became friends in high school through cheerleading and mutual friends. She was my first college roommate which is when we became more like sisters than friends! Even though we sadly could never share shoes (Nicole has baby feet) the friendship we share is full of life, adventures, and memories that will last a lifetime. Nicole has one of the most caring and compassionate hearts and it has been such a joy to see that in her relationship with Ryan over the years! I am so honored to be a part of their special day!

Taylor Ratner

Groomsman

I met Ryan sophomore year of college during spring break. Little did I know he would turn into one of my closest friends and also bring Nicole into my life. Over the past few years, I've had the pleasure of going on multiple different trips with Ryan and Nicole and have watched their relationship grow. It's hard looking back and imagining what my life would look like if I hadn't met either of them. I can't wait to watch two of my best friends get married in October as I stand beside them!

Danielle Buck

Bridesmaid

I'm Danielle! I was lucky enough to meet Nicole at the end of high school and she has stuck by my side through every season of life since. Even though we are thousands of miles apart, we have only grown closer. We call each other our adventure buddy and I can't wait to see what we do next. I hope that everyone gets an opportunity to experience a friendship like what she provides me, one that is full of so much unconditional love and support. Seeing how happy Ryan makes her is everything and I am so grateful to stand next to her on their big day!

Preston Beets

Groomsman

Preston here. Ryan and I met in elementary school when he moved to CAK. We became closer throughout high school and college, and have maintained our friendship ever since. We have made many great memories together from the soccer fields to lake days--memories that neither of us will ever forget. I feel very blessed to have such great friends as Ryan and Nicole. I have deeply enjoyed spending time with both of them throughout the years, and am very excited for them in their next chapter together! I feel honored to stand by his side on this important day!

McKenzie Beeler

Bridesmaid

I'm McKenzie! Nicole and I met junior year of high school. She and I instantly became best friends and although a move for college put some distance between us, we stayed just as close as ever! She's been a part of all of my favorite seasons of life and stood by my side during my wedding and now I get to do the same for her. I can't wait to watch the next chapter of her life unfold with her soul mate. I couldn't be more thankful for her or her friendship.

Reed Calfee

Groomsman

My name is Reed Calfee and Ryan becoming part of my life was a great surprise to me! We were random roommates our freshman year at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Ryan quickly became like a brother to me while living in the dorms together. During college we took on many hardships together, made countless good memories, and ate enough Taco Bell to keep their lights on. When Ryan met Nicole, I remember that he came to me so excited and talking all about her. Since then, they have been inseparable. I am so thankful for Nicole being Ryan's better half. I am so excited to see their relationship blossom for many years to come!

Brittany Adkins

Bridesmaid

Hi, I'm Brittany! Nicole and I met in college and haven't looked back since! Nicole easily became one of my favorite people as soon as I met her. She's always the life fo the party and one fo the most thoughtful friends you can have. I've enjoyed every second of seeing her and Ryan fall in love and I'm honored to stand by her side as they officially start this new life together!

Harrison Swanson

Groomsman

Ryan and I met in 5th grade while attending CAK elementary school. Throughout the years, and really into high school, our friendship began to develop and grow. Turns out I liked him enough to tolerate living with him throughout all 4 years at the University of Tennessee. I really admire Ryan's persistence and determination in our friendship and his desire to have all the people that he cares about gather together. I know those qualities will overflow into his marriage with Nicole and am super thankful to be a part of this celebration.

Dana Steinbacher

Bridesmaid

Nicole and I met at the end of high school and she very quickly became one of my best friends! Nicole is easily one of the most intentional and warm-hearted people I have ever known, and to know her is to love her. From our 2-woman book club, to nail dates and beach trips, she has been a part of so many of my best memories. I can't wait to stand by her on her big day and welcome in this new chapter of life!

Samuel Cagle

Groomsman

Samuel and Ryan met while playing as the goalkeeper in competitive soccer when they were both in elementary school. In the next year, Ryan also moved to CAK where they were in the same class. Ryan spent many years saving for Sam on the field and being a good friend off of it. They ended up going to school together all the way through college at the University of Tennessee. Sam can remember when Ryan first started talking about dating Nicole and looks forward to watching their relationship grow through marriage!

Josh Kelley

Usher

Conner Kelley

Usher