Wedding Party
Tatum
Bride
Tatum is one of a kind. She is truly precious! She is very goofy and charismatic; and loves all sorts of random things. She has a heart of gold and brings joy to everyone around her. More importantly, she chases the Lord daily and always focuses on our Savior. She exemplifies the fruit of a Christ-centered life. Her love for Eli is true and steady. She is the best thing that has ever happened to him and he is very thankful for his stunning soon to be wife.
Eli
Groom
Eli is a man who has given everything he is to everything he does. He has unwavering loyalty and dedication to the ones he loves, works hard and diligently for the things and he wants, and never quits. Eli has a desire to honor and give God the glory in all things he does. He’s a man who keeps his word, stands on what he believes, and loves wholeheartedly. He is the love of Tatum’s life and she is deeply blessed to be walking beside him through life.
Tressa
Maid of Honor
Tressa is a very sweet and special friend to Tatum and they have been best friends for many years. Tressa has always been a very wonderful, thoughtful, and silly friend who loves Jesus and His people so well. She is always down to do anything and always makes it exciting. Tatum and Tressa, have been on many adventures together, even if they were usually just to go get fries. Tressa was a very big and important part of Tatum coming to know the Lord and continues to be a great encouragement to Tatum.
Tristan
Best Man
Eli and Tristan have been best friends for a very long time, practically their whole lives, and they've been inseparable since. Even though most of their friendship has been through many state's worth of distance, they don't even consider themselves friends, but brothers. Eli cannot be more thankful for who Tristan is to him and they will continue being family to each other for the rest of their lives.
Katie
Bridesmaid
Katie and Tatum were college roommates for almost two years at CBU and had so much fun along the way. Katie is a very spontaneous, goofy, and dedicated friend. Katie and Tatum had many late night talks, movie nights, and boba runs. Katie has been such a blessing in Tatum’s walk with the Lord and even baptized Tatum in 2024 and continued to be a light in Tatum’s life, even from far away.
JP
Groomsman
JP was one of Eli's teammates at Rider, and they quickly became friends when Eli moved to New Jersey. They hung out almost every day and were always doing spontaneous activities together. Eli is very grateful for JP as a friend, teammate, and a brother in Christ and will be friends for the rest of their lives.
Carolyn
Bridesmaid
Tatum has known Carolyn for over a decade and they’ve been really close friends since. Carolyn is the sweetest person you’ll ever meet and has a heart for the Lord, a dedication to His people, and a warm selflessness that you won’t find in anyone else. She has been such a consistent, thoughtful, and real person, especially to Tatum. She prays continually for Tatum's safety and threatens to call the Army every day.
Dylan
Groomsman
Dylan and Eli took their visits to Rider University at the same time and they became good friends quickly. Dylan and Eli were wrestling partners for all of Eli's final year of wrestling, and helped Eli, not only through a crazy season on the mat, but also through life, always with a positive attitude. Dylan has made it very clear he wishes to be the Flower Girl at the wedding.
Sienna
Bridesmaid
Sienna was Tatum’s first friend and roommate in California at CBU and is a very sweet and dedicated friend who loves the Lord. Tatum and Sie did everything together and their time living together was marked with lots of laughs, homework night, crafts, and Dutch Bros. She and Tatum regularly got lunch together the following semesters and kept up with each other very consistantly.
Bryce
Groomsman
Eli and Bryce met through Threestyle wrestling in Oklahoma. They soon grew very close and spent a lot of time together. Eli and Bryce loved Greco practice and made sure they were partners every time they could. Eli attended Bryce's prom when Eli didn't even attend his own. Bryce is a great friend to Eli and has always been like a little brother to him.
