Smithfest
I Do Crew
Kandice
Maid of Honor
Sorority lil / College Bestie whom Im excited to have stand by my side as MOH. From the moment I met her during recruitment I knew how amazing she was. The Yin to my Yang— it’s a rather indescribable bond we share. A bond that will forever be cherished. There are just so many memories that have included her, it’s hard to narrow it down to one. She is the keeper of my most embarrassing college stories. A big adventure seeker & world traveler. She has amazing artistic talent, in fact go check out her etsy page: https://www.etsy.com/shop/SophiaAndDuke So thankful for her beautiful strong, fun loving heart, & her friendship. Most likely to call foul if I go bridezilla.
Kyle Sexton
Best Man
I first met Kyle my sophomore year of college during a return to school bash at Rebecca’s house. Hilarity ensued as I had him believing ninjas had run up the garage wall causing multiple holes (it did look like someone tried to run up the wall). This guy became a brother to me over the duration of my college experience and beyond. Avid outdoorsman, music, and cat lover. Always stoked to spend time with Kyle because I know my stomach is going to be sore from laughter. I also enjoy beating him at disc golf every time we play.
Stephanie Tedford
Bridesmaid
Hometown bestie. My oldest dance partner. She is very sweet, considerate & welcoming. She is a simple gal but such a joy to be around. Love that we can go long periods of time without talking or hanging out and always pick up right where we left off. Grateful that she is always down to go with me to a dance performance or catch a St Louis Cardinals game. I've been super blessed by her friendship all these years. Most likely to bring me to tears by saying something ultra sweet + sentimental.
Jared Hardwick
Groomsman
Childhood friend from my neck of the woods. We grew up together from elementary school through college and even now both of us reside in Missouri. He is a father to the cutest little kid you will ever see. Jared and I played sports, participated in Odyssey of the Mind, and Kappa Sigma together. We never missed a wrestling paper view growing up, WWF or WCW. Those were the good ole days. Jared has a heart of gold and is one of the nicest guys out there. It’s an honor and privilege to call this fella one of my closest friends.
Leah Tomblinson
Bridesmaid
Sorority lil, who is the girliest girly girl I know yet she is also the most country. We are pretty badass when we get together. I will never forgot our many late night chats about life on my front porch. As much as I miss the face to face chilling on the porch, I am so grateful that if I'm in need of a chat she is just a phone call to have a chat. She is an amazing woman and I’m so thankful we’ve grown as close as we have over the years. So much so that I played a part in being match maker for her and her hubby. She's put down the whiskey bottle for a baby bottle and I'd say that motherhood is totally agreeing with her these days. Most likely to encourage my over indulgence & lack of restraint when it comes to my budget.
Joel Nivens
Groomsman
Member of the Gamma Delta pledge class. One of the most upstanding guys I’ve met and one of the first guys I really got to know at WKU. We rushed Kappa Sigma together and established a strong bond that has continued over the years. Always there if I needed anything and always honest with me even if I didn’t want to hear it. Joel once chased and tackled a random dude after he appeared to break out a window in our fraternity house. We later learned that was not the case. Please ask him about this story when you see him. It’s gold.
Amy Bishop
Bridesmaid
Sorority lil, who is a wise counselor. Independent, smart, & beautiful. She truly has a huge, caring heart, being so giving of herself & time. She loves an adventure, especially when she can take her dog too. I will never forget our escapade to Halfway to Forecastle & getting to dance on the stage during the Big Boi set or the time her & Topher made the trip to Kokomo IN for a cold snowy Spring Break. Most likely to calm my nerves, & keep me focused on the positives instead of going off on people.
Cameron Smith
Groomsman
My younger brother, soon to be husband, and dog lover. We have always remained close even after life away from home. We had too many adventures to count during our childhood and I’m thankful he’s gonna be here for the next one. He’s a tall goofball that never takes life too seriously. Something he definitely picked up from me! Cameron has grown to be a man of excellent character and I couldn’t be more proud of him. All the beat downs I gave him at nerf basketball in our hallway prepared him for the hardships of life.
Sara Voorhees
Bridesmaid
Sorority sister. We were friends before sisters —-she was my go to gal at the many Kappa Sig Parties. Not only is she dependable, caring, & just amazing inside & out, but I am so lucky to have her by my side. It has been so fun getting to know her over the years. Thankful she is always down for some fun. She is the perfect person to get me right up to limit without getting me in trouble. Mostly like to be my sounding board, even when she doesn’t want to be!
Bobby Peters
Groomsman
St. Louligan, Liverpool fan, whiskey enthusiast, soon to be husband, and workaholic. I had the pleasure of working with Bobby during my time with Red Bull. We quickly established a healthy rapport during arguments over who has the better football club, Chelsea FC or Liverpool. I love catching Saint Louis FC games with my guy and hitting up the tavern at 7:00 in the morning to obsess over football teams playing halfway across the globe. During my training period, Bobby and I could be found in the middle of a busy grocery store watching classic matches on our phones whilst debating about the best players to play the game.
Kelli Padgett
Bridesmaid
Soon to be sister in law. The baby of the bunch. College soccer player. She is a fellow chihuahua / animal lover. Enjoy her keeping me in on the loop of what is hip these days. Super stoked to gaining a "little" sister. Most likely to document bridal party shenanigans on snapchat.
Blake Blackburn
Groomsman
Member of the Gamma Delta pledge class. Douglas Keen Hall survivor. I was fortunate to live in the same building as Blake. He had a Xbox 360, Halo 3, and enthusiasm for good hip hop. My GPA , on the other hand, was not so fortunate. Blake is a fantastic person to be around. Always down for whatever with great ideas sure to follow and a carefree attitude. He has influenced my hip hop library and love for 90s hip hop culture. Not sure why he likes to sleep in closets though? Find out for me when you meet him, will ya?
Garrett Strong
Usher
Saint Louis native, unbelievably sharp dresser, family man, and stand up comedy lover. I met Garrett through my time at Red Bull. He was very welcoming to me from day one and instantly became one of my favorite personalities at the office. He was quick to befriend me and lend out a helping hand to the new guy in the city. His attitude is infectious, positive, and up beat. I am forever grateful Garrett came into my life. I love being around this dude and I’m honored to have him be apart of our big day.
Extreme Steve K. Parobek
Usher
I met Steve my sophomore year of college at a back to school bash Rebecca held. In fact, it was the same party I met Kyle. Steve was lit. Bouncing around like a beach ball at a Nickelback concert. Some would say he was Extreme. Instant bros. We became close friends an roommates for a few years. Steve is one of a kind. A brother to me. You learn to never know what to expect when hangin with him. He once fell through a roof I was standing under during a house party. He even shot gunned TWO Four Locos in the space of a hour and lived to tell the tale. This was back when the Four Locos were the good stuff. I am immensely grateful Steve is going to be a part of this moment and I can't wait for you all to meet him.