Wedding Party
Timothy Pool
Groom
Tim is from a small town in Missouri. He, despite this picture is an excellent fisherman unless his fiancé is fishing with him and then he allows her to shine. Most people know Tim as a fun loving and ready for a good time kind of guy. He happens to be that but so much more. Tim is kind, selfless, handsome, has a great sense of humor and always makes everyone laugh. In all actuality, he is usually more concerned about everyone else having a good time and being healthy, safe, and happy before he begins to worry about himself. For a long time it was just Tim and Blackjack (his dog). Then Julie (Evelyn) and Myla came in and messed up their bachelor life style bringing home another dog (clover), a turtle (shelly) and a cat (mia). Now Tim has a full house and there's no going back! lol
Evelyn Stites
Bride
Julie is the best soul on this place we call earth. She has risked it all just to save a small dog from the cold. she has chased lizards on multiple continents trying to give them a good home. She once saved a turtle we now call Shelly from being mowed down. She cares about her families well being well over her own. She is goofy, awkward, and makes it look extremely not graceful but she tries hard. Julie will be there with you till the sun goes down and when the sun comes up if that's what it takes. Her heart and her soul does not rest till everyone around her is as if not happier than her own.
Jerry Pool
Father of the Groom
Jerry is the second youngest of 14 siblings. He loves witling and indoor animals. If you need a tree cut down than he's your guy. He now spends his time helping his children in his spare time and enjoying being outdoors.
J.D. Stites
Father of the Bride
J.D. is Evelyn's dad. He and Dorothy met on a blind date and 30 days later got married and have been together ever since. Evelyn is their only child. J.D. is by far the best dad that a daughter could ask for, from letting her paint his nails when she was little, teaching her how to fish, ride a bike, sharing their love of animals, to helping with homework and making sure that every day her mother and her were provided for. He is a real life hero to his family.
Nancy Pool
Mother of the Groom
Nancy is Tim's mom, she loves learning about different cultures, being outdoors, and her two cats. When Tim was little she was the one who fought for Tim to get his first pet. She is a lover of animals and at one point had a chicken farm. Tim also wants to include that she has beaten Zelda 7 times.
Dorothy Stites
Mother of the Bride
Dorothy is Evelyn's mother, she is the best mom in the whole wide world. She is Evelyn's biggest cheerleader and is one of the strongest and kindest people that she knows. Out of all of her achievements in this life including beating breast cancer and earning her masters degree from KU she would tell you that her favorite thing is being a mother and especially a grandmother.
Louis O'Brien
Best Man
Louis is a loving caring father of two who married his high school sweetheart Brandy. Tim and Louis (Also known as "Bubba" to his friends and family) have been in each other's lives for over 35 years. Bubba is also the reason why Tim is now a Buffalo Bills fan, instead of being able to celebrate championships together Bubba has sentenced Tim to a life of pain and misery. (Even though Josh Allen is better than Patrick Mahomes) Although Tim used to beat Louis up on a daily basis, they have remained like brothers throughout the years.
Kara Deiter
Bridesmaid
Kara and Evelyn have known each other since they were 2 years old when they met in daycare! She has three amazing children and a wonderful husband. Kara was in the room holding Evelyn's hand when she welcomed Myla into this world. She has been there through the best and worst moments without judgment and always lots of love. She is the definition of what a best friend is.
John Davis
Groomsman
John Davis is from Las Vegas. Tim and John met as freshmen in high school, although the details are unknown, they somehow became close friends. The going theory is that they decided to go on a mission to find a bottle of Jack Daniels and from there on out would continue to hang out having a drink and playing some video games. Although John's humor may not be for everyone, he is the funniest person you will meet.
Danielle Tracy
Bridesmaid
Danielle and Evelyn first met around 16 years ago when they first went to college together at Haskell Indian Nations University. They became fast friends and even suite mates there. Danielle has a beautiful daughter and lives out in New Mexico now. That hasn't stopped them from staying close and talking most days with an occasional trip out to visit one another! Once when Evelyn got off a plane to visit, Danielle was right there waiting with a sign that said, "best friends are like herpes because they're forever!" lol
John Burnett
Groomsman
John wanted to make it clear that he isn't going bald, he just hasn't had hair since he was a baby. Tim met John originally in college and then in KC when he was basically a little wounded animal.... Tim picked him up and told him he could be a "big bird." John then went out and bought a shirt with wings on it because he took it literally. Everyone shamed and made fun of him but Tim reassured him that they could still fix it and it was going to be ok. They hung out over the summer and found out that Tim was the alpha and John was a beta, he did what ever Tim told him. Tim didn't respect him back then, but then all of their other friends moved away and that's when they became real friends. They recently went to Mexico and now he's the one to tell Tim to do stupid shit and Tim does it....payback.
Marissa Nigh
Bridesmaid
Evelyn and Marissa have been friends for only a short period of time but that doesn't diminish the friendship that's grown between them. Marissa is a NICU nurse, a mother to a beautiful little girl and has a dog named Cleo. Tim and I decided if her and John ever separate we will keep her in the divorce. lol
Nick Foley
Groomsman
Tim's first job out of college is when he met Nick. Tim was shocked to find out that Nick had a master's degree in phycology. They became friends when Nick asked Tim to go out for a drink after work. Tim asked if Nick wanted the cheapest shot of tequila that the bar offered and unfortunately he said yes, and the rest is history. Nick is a down to earth, driven, father that will always do anything for his family and always pays things forward 100 percent.
Emma Moreland
Bridesmaid
Emma and Evelyn have been best friends for over 5 years now. People come into your life when you need them the most and at the time they didn't realize how much they needed each other. Emma is now living in Missouri with her darling baby girl and spouse. She is truly an honest to goodness beautiful soul.
Casey Brooks
Groomsman
Casey will lift weights at any given moment. The first time Tim met Casey he was in his parents living room curling 10 lb weights and instead of saying hi he said, "ughh" like a gosh darn caveman. He now has a child and curls a weight in one hand and his child in the other. Once on a trout fishing trip he brought a set of dumbbells so he could work out his forearms. After 20 years of living in his brother's shadow, he moved up to 15lb dumbbells. Even though he is a foot taller than his older brother he could never get out of his shadow, it made no sense. Do to his due diligence in watching trout catching videos, he has tricked Tim into going on a fishing trip every year. Casey sucks.
Gina Emel
Bridesmaid
Gina and Evelyn met a little over 15 years ago while working at a little dive bar in Lawrence, KS. They have been best friends ever since and even had the joy of experiencing their pregnancies together with their kids only being a month apart. Gina has an amazing kiddo and husband. She also owns her own restaurant in Hutchinson, KS that makes some of the best food you have ever eaten.
Bobby Boyakin
Officiant
Mr. Boykin is a ordained minister and also Evelyn's Uncle. He is one of the kindest people you will meet and we are so fortunate that his has agreed to perform the ceremony for us!
Myla Stites
Flower Girl
Myla is Evelyn's daughter. She is 9 years old and when asked what she wanted to do at the wedding she requested to be the flower girl so here she is haha. She loves animals, climbing trees, playing video games and her family. She is such a good person inside and out and is truly a blessing.
Bo O'Brien
Ring Bearer