Wedding Party

Stephanie Blum

Maid of Honor

I can remember the day I met Stephanie like it was only yesterday! She was one of the first to greet me while visiting Tyler's family home for the very first time and immediately embraced me in a welcoming hug. Within no time at all, and despite a twelve-year difference in age, the bond that had developed between us was like that of true sisters. Life partners for life

Raimonda Watkins

Matron of Honor

Rai fit into our family like the perfectly shapen puzzle piece we never quite knew we were missing. What I love most about our Lithuanian princess is the way that she loves my brother, my nephews, and our family. She has been an amazing support system to me over the years and I am so grateful to have her as my sis-in-law, & for my super adorable nephews!

Rachelle Watkins

Matron of Honor

Rachelle is the original sister-in-law of the soon-to-be three I am so thankful to have added to my family. I was only thirteen when she and my oldest brother began dating, and she has been exactly who I needed her to be on so many occassions.. a partner in crime, friendship, & solace ( I mean I was THIRTEEN when she met me, you guys know there was plenty of boy drama to follow! She deserves a medal, to be honest.) She also nearly burned the house down on Thanksgiving one year, but that's another story for another time.

Sarah Godwin

Bridesmaid

I begged my mom, pleaded with her, to PLEASE let me wear eye glitter to school so that I could be like my new friend, Sarah. I was in 2nd grade and Mom wasn't quite up to date with seven year old fashion so, yeah.. it was a hard no from her. Luckily, I somehow still convinced Sarah Reith to be my friend, and now twenty years later she is still one of my best girls. Twenty years of laughter, support, boys, backscratches & hairbraids, band class & concerts, family, marriage, children, and let's be real, arguments. We've truly been through it all together and I am so grateful God knew I needed a Sarah for life.

Missy Annazone

Bridesmaid

My Missy. How can you possibly find the words to explain how much one person's love and support for you has shaped your love for them? With her by my side I have laughed until I couldn't stand (she is the one of the only people who truly understands the hilarity of animals with British accents!), cried myself to sleep, made some terrible mistakes, and managed a few achievements along the way. My high school sweetheart who has stood firmly planted alongside of me through all of life's wild moments. I am so thankful for this woman!

Jessica Carroll

Bridesmaid

My friendship with Jessica began..how do I explain it, differently? The short of it - I briefly dated her best friend which didn't work out too well. BUT! Jess and I shared a mutual love for Moe's, sunshine & Netflix which led to the development of our own special friendship. After finding out we lived only two streets away from each other and I could basically tap the gas of my car and coast to her house, it was game over. We spent nearly every day together (BLESS her hubby) & I so quickly fell in love with their little family along with the amazing group of friends I gained because of them. God always knows who you need and just how to get you there.

Toni Montgomery

Bridesmaid

You guys have heard the stories about the girls in the bathroom in Key West, FL who shared their dreams and became best friends? Yeah, well.. that's us! They really do stick sometimes. My sassiest friend by far, Toni is also one of the most caring and loyal women I have ever met. I am flooded with memories of college and emotion (LOTS of emotion) when I think back on how much we have experienced together and just what her friendship means to me. It is nearly overwhelming.

Kelley Wicker

Bridesmaid

Kelley and I met in Charleston, South Carolina during an ordinary get together at our guys' house, and if I'm keepin it real.. we both never thought we would see each other again (Confessed, over wine). We were so wrong! A couple of years later we were roomies in Hawaii and quickly became such good friends. All of the lessons that I missed out on from not growing up with a sister I learned from Kelley. She introduced me to HGTV, Food Network (what was life before that, even? I can't remember), gave me cooking tips, and taught me how to apply my makeup correctly. We love our two dogs more than most would think is appropriate, Thai food Sundays was everything until wedding planning ruined it, and we never got into a tussle during our nearly two year cohabitation period. Enough said.

Amy Nimis

Bridesmaid

I love the way that Amy loves Jesus and believes in him the way that I do. I love that she keeps me honest when life is challenging. I love that she was my very first friend on Oahu back when I was only the girlfriend to a Navy submariner ( it mattered, trust me.. women are strange). I love that she celebrates ALL of the holidays in a big, Party City type of way. I love how fiercely she loves her friends and family, and just how far her heart extends for people and animals alike. I just adore you, Amy. I am so, so grateful to have you in my life!

Ashlynn Watkins

Jr Bridesmaid

I'm not crying, you're crying. Ashlynn is my baby niece, the OG. I will never forget the day I visited my oldest brother's house and he told me that I was going to be an Aunt. I was the same age that you are now and I literally squealed with excitement as I ran inside to confirm the news with your mom! The thing is, I kind of had to grow up along side of you. As I have gotten older, I have sharpened the skill of slowing down to take better care of appreciating what surrounds me.. all that I have been granted in this life. I look at you and I am shook (up to date on the lingo, you like that?) at just how smart and beautiful you have grown to be. I am so excited to share my wedding day with you and have you stand beside me. I love you!

Joey Rodriguez

Best Man

It's hard for me to say what it is about Joey that makes our friendship so natural and easy. I haven't seen this guy in probably about three years and it has never been easier to pick up the phone and just chop it up. He's always been known as a pretty popular guy, and it's easy to see why. He's hilarious and has that innate ability to make you smile. Joey comes from great stock and he now has a family of his own with his beautiful wife Tonya. He has always been there for me, and there is nothing I wouldn't do for this guy.

Trevor Bogart

Groomsman

Trevor and I became close friends while in the Navy. We were both lucky enough to serve our first duty station in Oahu, Hawaii. What makes Trevor so enjoyable is his ability to laugh at himself, and to genuinely enjoy himself in the dullest of moments. Biggest lips I've ever seen. I love this guy.

Jake Arbuckle

Groomsman

Fire and Ice. I spent many weekends at the Arbuckle's house during my high school years. Jake is probably the nicest guy I know, and maybe one of the most humble too.....until you get to know him. Jake has one of the biggest imaginations I know and I love to kick a few back with this guy and wait to hear what kind of crazy crap is gonna come out of his mouth. Some of my favorite memories are flying up to Wisconsin and road tripping back down with Jake and the crew. You can't ask for a better friend.

Samuel Grimm

Groomsman

My sea dad. Really not much to say here.

Jeff Erwin

Groomsman

Jeff has my silly personality. One of my favorite recent memories with Jeff is when Katie and I visited him and Jessica in Apopka. Katie was mad at me for some reason and so when we sat down for dinner I started making fun of her casually, and then Jeff chimed in with subtle jokes about Jessica. One in particular that almost made me spit out my food at the dinner table. That is a guy that has your back! Jeff has always been a great friend of mine and I'm lucky to have him in my life.

Jacob Redmond

Groomsman

Jake and Mara were a huge part of my Life while in Charleston, SC. I spent church with them on Sundays followed by a home cooked meal. Me and Jake share a common love for all things football and sports. Jake was there for me during my shoulder surgery when I learned to never mix percocets and wine, seriously. To this day Jake still has never beat me in Madden. I'm very fortunate to have surrounded myself with people like Jake. So much of who we are and our successes can be determined by the company we keep. I owe much of who I am today to Jake.

Joshua Nimis

Groomsman

Hailing from South Sac Iraq. As my time in Hawaii started to dwindle I spent more and more time with Josh and Amy. To be honest aside from Bogart he was my only friend on the Island. Josh is as upbeat as they come and his personality and charm reminds me of Joey. Josh is a huge basketball fan and one of my favorite things about Josh is his competitive nature. He doesn't bowl or play darts or video games for fun, no, he wants to beat you. "If you ain't first you're last", my sentiment as well. Very fortunate to have this guy in my life.

Addy Watkins

Flower Girl

Lilla Cooper

Flower Girl