Sydney & Alex
Wedding Party
Juliann Bowling
Maid of Honor
Sydney and "Hootie" have been friends since they were in diapers. Growing up in the small town of Rusk with fellow bridesmaid, Lainie Cockrum, this group grew to be an inseparable force of nature. Through many softball games and many miles apart, the two still manage to talk almost every day and encourage each other through everything. Hootie has just completed her CPA certification, graduated with a Masters Degree from Texas A&M University, and will now be starting her next chapter of life in Dallas, Tx
Lainie Cockrum
Bridesmaid
As another native of Rusk, Texas, Sydney and Lainie have been friends since the diaper-days. The two spent many nights together through their childhood, took family vacations together, endured the trials of competitive cheerleading, and still have remained extremely close friends through distance. Lainie is also a Texas native and is the country-bumpkin of the group!
Sam Montes
Bridesmaid
These two also go way back to the pre-college days. Sam and Sydney both played softball in Texas and ended up on the same travel ball team (Texas Glory) back in 2010. The two hit it off from the start and became a force to reckon with real quick. With Sam being the "class clown" and Sydney being pretty close behind her, the two fed off of each other and always kept the Glory coaches on their toes. Sam has recently graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she was also a pitcher. Sam is now coaching and enlightening the lives of many at Weatherford College.
Andrea Hawkins
Bridesmaid
As Texas-native and former University of Alabama softball player, Andrea had the duty of taking care of Sydney in school. The two met before attending college, mostly on the field playing against each other, but even then, the friendship continued to grow. Once in college, Sydney and Andrea grew very close and would often be caught binge-watching Netflix and cooking enchiladas for friends all around. Andrea could never get away from Sydney as the two became neighbors and Sydney was always within walking distance from a good home-cooked meal at Andrea's house. The two have endured many adventures together and now Sydney has followed Andrea back to Texas. Andrea currently works as a project manager in Dallas, Tx.
Demi Turner
Bridesmaid
As a fellow Texas-native, there was no denying that these two had to stick together in the state of Alabama. As an All-American softball player, Demi saved Sydney in many games and was always known for leaving it all out on the field. Demi was Sydney's roommate in college and the two spent much time taking care of each other though injuries, walking to Summer Snow, and taking trips to Moe's Barbecue. Demi is a recent graduate of the University of Alabama and is known furthering her education back in the great state of Texas!
Madi Moore
Bridesmaid
Madi came in Sydney's junior year of college. As Sydney was the oldest of all the pitchers, it was her duty to take care of Madi and show her the ropes. Of course, that led to the two of them becoming very close. Madi and Sydney pushed each other and always held one another accountable, and always had a few laughs while doing so. The Moore family is a family that will always be close to Sydney's heart as they were ones who took care of her all the way in Alabama. Madi and her mom, Meredith, were also the ones who helped Sydney pick out her wedding dress! Madi is still attending school at the University of Alabama and is studying to be a vet.
Jadyn Spencer
Bridesmaid
Jadyn and Sydney are an interesting pair. When the two first met in Alabama, the bonded over cats, Taylor Swift, ugly pictures, and weird noises. Proudly representing the two weirdest people on the team, Jadyn and Sydney always have a great time when they are together. Jadyn is still known to this day as one of the greatest teammates of Alabama softball. Jadyn also helped Sydney through grad school as they both received a Masters Degree from the University of Alabama. Jadyn is now back in Iowa and is influencing the lives of student-athletes as an academic advisor.
Alexis Osorio
Bridesmaid
Known as one of the greatest pitchers to come through the University of Alabama, Alexis Osorio was one of Sydney's counterparts in school. Alexis and Sydney encouraged each other through many weight-room sessions, pitching circuits, and had each others backs during games. Alexis and Sydney worked together on the mound for three years, and their friendship still grows way beyond the pitching circle. Alexis has just finished her degree at the University of Alabama.
Sydney Littlejohn
Bride
Sydney grew up in the small town of Rusk, Texas. After completing high school, she took her softball career to the University of Alabama where she met the love of her life, Alex. During her senior year, on her birthday weekend, she was surrounded by many close friends as Alex asked her to marry him. After finishing her career and school, she has moved back to the state of Texas to be with Alex and is working in export operations. As the big day approached, she can think of no other person she would rather be with and could not be more excited to begin her life with someone as amazing as Alex.
Johnny Larson
Groomsman
Alex and Johnny met both as strength and conditioning interns at the University of Alabama. Johnny really helped contribute to Alex's strength and conditioning career and taught him more of the science aspect of the field. Johnny being a boy from the Bronx and Alex being from a small town in Tennessee, you would not expect the two to be friends. But with Johnny's outspoken personality and Alex's laid-back attitude, and many rants in the weightroom on the power plates with the other interns, the two quickly became friends.
Chavis "Chavo" Williams
Groomsman
Upon arriving in Alabama in 2007, Chavo was one of the first players that Alex met. Later on, the two figured out that they were going to be each other's roommate for the upcoming year. Even though the two played the same position on the field, the struck up a friendship right off the bat. The two stuck together through a coaching change, a couple of losses, and many many wins. Alex and Chavo still keep up with each other to this day and call each other at least once a week!
Trae Rowell
Groomsman
Alex and Trae met in college at Bryant Hall. With Alex being an athlete and Trae being an engineer the two struck up a STRONG rivalry in Madden. Through that there somehow came a friendship. After living in Bryant for two years, the two decided to become roommates off campus. During that time there were many adventures (one of them being THE tornado). After he moved out the two still kept in touch, and Trae still attended some of Alex's games. Alex was also one of Trae's groomsman in his wedding.
Adrian "Hub" Hubbard
Groomsman
Adrian came in to the Crimson Tide Organization during Alex's redshirt sophomore year. Alex's first thought of Hub was that he was loud, obnoxious, and arrogant. After decoding his personality Alex found out that he was a genuinely kind-hearted person, and very passionate. The two became close toward the end of Hub's freshman year. He is one of the few guys that encouraged Alex through his ACL reconstruction, and wanted the best for Alex. Through everything, the two developed a big-little brother relationship.
Kenneth Motley
Groomsman
Alex and Motley back in 3rd grade. One of Alex's fondest memories of his friendship with Motley was going over to his house and getting TONS of candy because his mom worked at a candy factory. Later in 8th grade, the two started attending the same school, and later both decided to go out for the high school football team. To this day, Motley gave Alex one of the hardest hits he ever had in his life. After going to different colleges, the two kept in touch through Alex's athletic career and still find ways to get together every year.
Thabiti McNeal
Groomsman
Alex's first experience with Thabiti was in 2nd grade.. On Thabiti's first day, he got into a big fight in the bathroom, Alex so happened to walk in as the dudes were jumping on him, Alex's first instinct was to grab the kid and throw him off of Thabiti. Their first encounter was entertaining to say the least. Through that, the two developed a very strong friendship. Thabiti has kept up with Alex through his athletic and coaching, and also played a BIG part in Alex's proposal plans.
Chase Watkins
Groomsman
Chase is Alex's older brother (the middle of the trio). Fun Fact: for half of Alex's childhood, many people thought Chase and Alex were twins. Chase is the biggest comedian of the 3 brothers, and also the most sensitive. There are so many things that Alex could say about his brother, but there's not enough space allowed on this description. Chase has been there through it all through thick and then, as a brother always should be.
Chris Watkins
Groomsman
Chris is the oldest of the three brothers. Everyone knows that being the oldest sibling is challenging. Chris was the forefront for all of the brothers getting involved in sports, and is probably the most athletic of the three. For the longest time he was the breadwinner of the family and provided during the time of need. Anything Alex has ever asked for Chris has always tried his best to provide. Alex contributes his athletic career to Chris as he was a huge influence on him growing up. Alex couldn't ask for a better role model.
Alex Watkins
Groom
Alex was born in Temple, Texas. Shortly after being born, his family decided to move to Stanton, Tennessee. Alex had a very adventurous childhood int the country. Alex was the most recruited athlete out of his high-school and decided to accept and offer to go to the University of Alabama to play football. During his college career he was fortunate to be a part of two national championship teams. After ending his college career, his dream came true as he played for the Tennessee Titans. After playing in the NFL, Alex returned to the University of Alabama to find what his next chapter in life would be. During this time, Alex found that he wanted to be a strength and conditioning coach. Also, Alex met the love of his life, Sydney, in the weight room.