Kayla & Bryce
Wedding Party
Courtney Thompson
Maid of Honor
No matter which friends of mine come and go throughout my life, I always know that I can fall back on my sister. Sometimes we fight like crazy, but after a few days pass, we always recover and don't skip a beat. As kids, I remember her and I sitting and talking about what our weddings would look like one day, probably with while playing with our Bratz dolls and listening to Backstreet Boys. It was not an easy road getting here, but she has stood by my side through the good and bad. Courtney has seen me through every bad decision, every bad relationship, and every difficult challenge I have faced, so I wouldn't want anyone else standing with me for my best decision yet.
Edward Moyto
Best Man
Man it seems like just yesterday when I went to one of the Freshman orientation dinners for NDC and Brandy introduced us saying that we are probably going to be pretty close. Its crazy to say that its been nearly a decade later and you're one of my best friends. We've always supported each other during the dumb stuff we always got into in college. I will always find it funny that we both were dead set on becoming cops together and looked into that heavily and just straight up ditched the idea to pursue other paths. Even though we don't see each other as often because life, I'm thankful that you agreed to be my Best Man and will be standing next to me on one of my most important days of my life.
Elizabeth Hall
Matron of Honor
Although we have not been friends for all that long, she has become one of my best friends! She has helped keep me sane throughout this whole process and has been my go-to person since I met her. Funny story, Bryce told her about his proposal ideas and had her take me to get my nails done. While we were there, he texted her a picture of the engagement ring when he bought it and she giggled and sank into the pedicure chair.. so of course I questioned her! To throw me off, she told me her husband sent her a "dirty" text message so I wouldn't ask more questions! Bryce and I couldn't be happier to have her help us plan and stand with us as we get married.
Josh Vallee
Groomsman
My oldest brother, the biggest loveable goof I know. He has always been one of my best friends throughout my entire life. I can remember all the dumb traditions that we always came up with growing up, like playing DDR on the PlayStation and beating it before the ball drops on New Years Eve, or creating the "Ultimate Meal". He has supported me throughout my journey thus far and all the questionable decisions I’ve made, like going back to school or working way too much. I can't wait to have you stand up with me on the big day!
Ashley Hager
Bridesmaid
Despite me going away for college, our friendship has remained since we first met in high school. From being in marching band and getting lost during pregame to being bridesmaids in each other's weddings, we have both grown and experienced so much together. No matter how much time goes by without seeing each other, we never skip a beat. We have seen each other through some interesting relationships, but I'm happy to know we both have found happiness and can share that together. Thankful to have a friend I know I can always fall back on, especially when preparing for the big day!
Brandon Vallee
Groomsman
Brandon is the free spirit of the family, the partier and the nomad. As kids we never were super close, but I always did look up to you. You were always acted the part as the mature one out of the 'Vallee Boys' (despite your high school years that is lol) and you continued to grow up exponentially after your like 20 college degrees. We might have not gotten along all of the time BUT I'm really happy to have you be able to share a big part of my life. Hopefully we can join you on some of your expeditions and camping trips every once in a while.
Erika Richardson
Bridesmaid
My engagement twin! Both got proposed to in bowling alleys about a month apart! Both bowl and bowled against each other in high school, went to the same grad program for the same degree and went to the same company to work as a counselor... If that doesn't show the friendship was meant to be, I don't know what does! Since I have known her, she has been someone I can trust, rely on, and is guaranteed to make you laugh! I am so happy that we are planning our weddings at the same time and can share this special experience together!
Patrick Thomas
Groomsman
I feel like everyone has that one person in their lives that they can always be themselves with literally no filter because they aren't judged. That's Patrick and I. It didn't always start out that way, but we eventually realized that we can talk about literally everything, such as the concept of the negotiator and all the dumb stuff we came up with in band. Its been hard while you've been serving our country all over the world, but I'm thankful for all the time we have had together and for your service. I'm pumped that you're going to be up there with me on the big day.
Kellie Smith
Bridesmaid
Kellie and I have been friends since the first day of Kindergarten! Literally! I was the first kid to get picked up by the bus, and little did I know, my best friend just so happened to live about 10 or so houses down the street.. She certainly made it hard by moving to Kentucky, but every time we get back together, we pick up right where we left off! As kids, we dreamt of this day... we even created dream houses and boyfriends on the Sims 2 game while eating pizza at Grammy's every Friday night! We have grown so much and it's crazy to think we're both finally going to be married. I am so happy that she will be there to share another big part of my life with me.
Ron Caruso
Groomsman
I've known Ron most of my life by proxy of him being great friends with my oldest brother Josh. There have been many years of board games and roleplaying adventures that he's guided us all through. Its crazy that we've known each other for most of my life. I look forward to having him stand up there on one of my biggest days.
Lexi Vallee
Bridesmaid
Since I have met Lexi, I have been amazed by her. She is so similar to Bryce it's scary, despite them not growing up together. She is a great person who works so hard to achieve her goals. No matter how hard it gets, she will not stop until she gets there. Lexi and I haven't had a lot of time to talk and see each other, but I already know that her and I will be close as time goes on. I am happy to know that I am gaining not one, but three sisters, and I look forward to getting to know each of them more as time goes on. So happy that she has agreed to share our special day with us and stand with me as I marry Bryce.
Copley Nichols
Groomsman
Copley, basically Kayla's younger brother, hasn't been a part of my life very long, but I've seen him grow up like crazy! I look forward to getting to know you more and more, as well as watching you accomplish some awesome things. Kayla has watched and helped raise you since you were in diapers! You’re a big part of hers, and now my life, so I look forward to having you be an important part of our wedding.