Kara & Tristan
Wedding Party
Peggy and Chris Newton
Parents of the Bride
Peggy and Chris got married 30 years ago after only one official date! They enjoy being active in their church community and spending time with their three children. They are looking forward to the expansion of their family!
Don and Char Britt
Parents of the Groom
Don and Char got married in August 2018 after knowing each other for 20 years! They enjoy spending time with their blended family at large (and frequent) family gatherings. In their house, the kitchen was not only made for cooking, it was also made for dancing.
Caitlin Miles
Maid of Honor
Caitlin is Kara's best friend of 20 years. They met when Kara's mom was her preschool teacher. Caitlin is currently enrolled at the University of West Georgia working towards a degree in social and behavioral health. She is looking forward to moving in with Tristan's groomsman Chase this month.
Brian Hall
Best Man
Brian is Tristan's best friend of 10 years. They met through playing hockey in middle school. Brian is a Logistics Coordinator at ElringKlinger USA. He recently got married to his wife Gracie on April 10th.
Ashley Prince
Bridesmaid
Ashley (Shley) is Tristan's sister-in-law. She just accepted a new job as a teacher at Mr. John’s music school. Shley recently married Tristan’s brother Dayne in February and they welcomed their first child on October 23rd.
Dayne Swerdling
Groomsman
Dayne is Tristan's middle brother. He is a graphic designer for Adrenaline. Dayne recently married Kara's bridemaid Shley in February and they welcomed their first child on October 23rd.
Mackenzie Britt
Bridesmaid
Mackenzie is Tristan's sister. She has know Tristan for as long as Kara has been alive (since 1999). Mackenzie recently graduated from UGA (go dawgs!) with a masters degree in business analytics. She is excited for her upcoming move to Utah this summer!
Grayson Britt
Groomsman
Grayson is Tristan’s youngest brother. They were friends long before they became brothers. Grayson is currently enrolled at UGA (go dawgs!) working towards a bachelor of science in applied mathematics and an actuarial science certificate. His hope is to have a career as an actuary.
Justin Swerdling
Groomsman
Justin is Tristan's oldest brother. Even living over 1,000 miles away, they're still as close as ever. Justin works in the warehouse at Micro Center in Denver, Colorado. He enjoys spending any second he can out on the slopes or biking.
Ashley Newton
Bridesmaid
Ashley is Kara's older sister. She recently graduated from GGC with a bachelors in psychology. Her hope is to have a career as a mental health counselor. Ashley will be getting married in September 2021 to her fiancé Billy.
Victoria Dudash
Bridesmaid
Victoria (Tori) and Kara met through their future/current husbands. They have been really close friends ever since. Tori is an insurance adjuster with Gallagher Bassett. She recently got married to Tristan’s groomsman Wyatt on October 3rd.
Wyatt Tankersley
Groomsman
Wyatt and Tristan have been friends since middle school. They met through playing hockey. Wyatt is a welder with Porter Steel. He recently got married to Kara’s bridesmaid Victoria on October 3rd.
Anna Waters
Bridesmaid
Anna is Kara's future sister-in-law. While Kara did not make the best first impression, she is excited to share this big day with Anna. Anna works in the business office at UNG. She recently got married to Kara’s brother Bradley on November 14th.
Will Gregg
Groomsman
Will and Tristan have been friends since middle school. They met through playing hockey. Will is a mechanical designer at Leppard, Johnson, and Associates. In his free time, he enjoys spending time playing golf, hiking, and watching football.
Chase Noblett
Groomsman
Chase and Tristan met in middle school. They were in JROTC together in high school. Chase is always helping Tristan work on his truck. He is looking forward to moving in with Kara's maid of honor Caitlin this month.
Wade Miles
Officiant
Wade (Uncle Wade) is the father of Kara's maid of honor. He has known the bride since she was 2 years old. Uncle Wade is the operations and training manager for the office of critical event preparedness and response for Emory Hospital. He enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, and dog.