Vanessa & Clayton
Wedding Party
Rebekah
Maid of Honor
When I first started to get to know Ness she didn't like me. She actually thought I was a b!*ch. Come to find out she was 100% right. But she decided to get to know me anyway. We started hanging out more and more because both our boyfriends (Clayton and Austin) had rehearsal together and we didn't. Ness invited me over to hang out because she was bored. At first we just hung out at Nessie's apartment while we waited for the boys, Ness would watch something like Private Practice or Make it or Break it, and I would work on "homework." Then I would ask a billion questions about the show and not get any work done. Well one day we decided to go to Walmart. The rest is history! Ness can't seem to get rid of me and I don't know what I would do without her friendship! Also Clayton is pretty cool.
Austin
Groomsman
Hello there, my name is Obi-W..._I mean Austin Schwartz. I met Clayton and Vanessa my freshman year at Newman. I had known them each for a few weeks but had no idea that it was a package deal. Vanessa and I were the kick-ass theater duo of a class. Clayton was the cool kid in my acting class that I promised myself to be friends with. I was not disappointed folks! I love them to death and couldn't be happier for their wedding.
Marie
Bridesmaid
I met Clayton and Vanessa during our first year at Newman. Theater and mutual friends brought us together, and I wouldn't have it any other way! I'm grateful for all the board game nights, restaurant outings, and video game competitions that made Clayton and Vanessa some of my greatest friends. <3
Dan
Groomsman
The legends of the Grand Mortal Kombat Tournament are passed down through the generations. The first of which was the first time I really got to know Clayton and was also one of the most memorable nights of my life. This man is my brother, and I await the next Grand Tournament with him when he has a wedding ring on. I cannot remember the first time I met Vanessa, but whenever I ask she tells me that I was kind of a jerk and she thought I didn't like her. Well, I am still a jerk, but you are a great friends of mine, Vanessa. PS: Clayton, you still owe me two large fries. I have spoken.
Kaylea
Bridesmaid
I honestly don't remember when I first met Vanessa because she's always been in my life. I guess the first time would have been in first grade, most likely at recess. WOW! Not everyone gets blessed with a lifelong best friend. She really is a part of my family.
Jack
Groomsman
I will never forget how I met Clayton. When he was trying out for the Sloppy Joe's, he was split into the small group that I was responsible for overseeing. Clayton was making me laugh SO MUCH, without even trying. Another teammate and I kept giving each other this look whenever Clayton was performing. "This man has got it!" Clayton's creative and unique jokes during the games made me realize two things" 1. This guy was for sure going to make the team and 2. He seemed liked someone I wanted to be friends with. I'm so glad to be able to say that both became true. Through him, I met Vanessa- and I immediately knew these are two people who I would love to get to know a lot more.
Halli
Bridesmaid
I am Clayton's younger sister and have had the pleasure of knowing Vanessa ever since they started dating. I am grateful for the both of them letting me tag along and hang out with them so often. Vanessa is like a sister to me and I'm excited to have her be a part of the family.
Jonas
Bridesman
I met Vanessa at the Warren Theatre. Working with her from the start was always so fun, making me laugh and working together was always a blast and still is. We've gotten closer and closer over the years. I'm glad I got to meet her and she will always have a special place in my heart.
Brenden
Groomsman
One day I was walking back from Dematt Hall at Newman. The weather was nice, a cool gentle breeze. I was deep in thought, a chem test was coming up. All of a sudden I heard hard fast steps behind me coupled with words intermingled with giddy laughter, "I'm going to get you Brenden!" Lo and behold a bearded Clayton was in hot pursuit of me. I threw my backpack and took off running. I escaped his clutches and he had to return back to Vanessa with a "what the hell is wrong with you" look on her face. Good times.