Wedding Party
Kennedy Vick
Maid of Honor
I have had the honor of knowing Alex my entire life- that’s what you get with siblings. Mine and Alex’s relationship is one of my favorite stories. With a 7 year age gap we have gone through all the seasons of life together and Alex got to go through them twice with me. From sitting outside her bedroom door listening to her and her high school friends hanging out to being the one to sit in her room telling her all my own secrets; we have turned into each other’s true best friends. I am so excited to stand by Alex’s side and watch her walk down the aisle. How blessed am I to have a built in best friend for the rest of my life!!!
Daniel Gastley
Best Man
One time, before a retreat, David and I decided that we were going to come up with a phrase that meant nothing but that we would repeat it constantly and see if we could get other people to start saying it. Over the course of the weekend, the phrase "rickshawed" dominated the way other people spoke. It was great to watch how everyone else modified the way they spoke to adopt this meaningless turn of phrase. Everyone thought they were part of the group without knowing the only group they were really a part of was the group of people who had fallen for a trap. David has always been someone I can plan nonsense with. He is an easy person to joke with and a great friend to plan fun with. I'm glad that my parents didn't listen to me when I was two and suggested they take him back to wherever they got him from. He is the best brother and a lifelong friend and I am honored to stand next to him on his wedding day.
Amanda Cashwell
Bridesmaid
Alex and I were introduced through mutual friends in high school and our friendship grew from there. It really took off while living together in college, staying close with grad school, and then ultimately working together! One of my favorite memories of Alex and I is that the day before finals started we would go get a new pair of pajama pants and toaster strudels from the store then sit on the couch for hours studying. I still have my first pair!
Alex Rotoloni
Groomsman
I have known David longer than I can remember. When we were around 2 years old, my mom forced me out the door to play with him. Since then, we were good friends basically the entirety of our lives. His family was essentially my second family and we ended up doing most everything with each other: going to school, playing sports, playing video games, even having holiday traditions together. I will always blame him for starting me on RuneScape which resulted in hundreds (thousands?) of hours of game time. Safe to say he has been one of my closest friends I have ever had and probably will ever have. Excited to see him grow his family and put down roots north of the Perimeter where surprisingly (or not surprisingly) I am hoping to end up long term as well. Congrats brother!
Catherine McCoyd
Bridesmaid
I don’t even know where to begin. I first meet Alex in middle school! We did our first trip together for spring break our junior year of high school. We went our separate ways during college then thankfully reconnected after college during a Passion City young adults night. From there, we spent countless times hanging out together, making memories, & even explored Ireland together! I can also selfishly say I was there the moment Alex & David met for the very first time!! I will never forget sitting in her car after they went on their first date and her telling me all about how she went on a date with one of the guys from our PCC Winter Formal group. Hehehe
Connor Kimball
Groomsman
David Gastley is a lot of things. You could call him over powered. Nobody makes a room full of people laugh like David. Nobody locks in like David when he decides to do something. He has a beautiful woman, beautiful children, and beautiful parents around him. And even though he's short, he throws heavy boys like me on my face as easily as he takes out the trash. But my favorite thing about David, although not the most impressive on paper, is that he's my best friend and I know we're both going to be laughing together until our families are grown and we're old and grey.
Kate O'Reilly
Bridesmaid
I met the bride in high school and we continued to hang out all throughout college and still to this day. I have several favorite memories with the bride. One would be our trip to the Cayman islands where Alex had her first Smirnoff ice and first hickey (Do not be alarmed David, it was actually from a stingray). In college we had plenty of great memories to look back on like our study dance breaks, trespassing on the train trestle and when Alex unwittingly drove us down a side walk/ walking path (luckily no pedestrians were injured). Now I am excited for Alex and David to have a lifetime worth of just as fun adventures; there's never a dull moment with Alex around.
Dylan Young
Groomsman
David and I met not too long after I moved to Atlanta (about 8 years ago now) through a community group at Passion City Church. I pretty much knew David was gonna be one of my boys from the get go because we both had the same dumb ideas lol and same interests. David feels like a friend that I’ve known my whole life and is one of the most real dudes I know. I know he’d have my back and be there for me even if I was doing the wrong thing lol. I have a bunch of fun lake day memories but one of my favorite memories is leaving the casino with David when we were both down and being encouraged by him to stack all my chips for 9 blackjack hands in a row and hitting ALL OF THEM right before we left!! Legendary.
Mallory Brooks
Bridesmaid
Alex and I have known each other honestly as long as I can remember - turns out we were even in a dance class together back in our tiny tot years. Most of my earliest memories with Alex revolve around competing in gymnastics together through most of our elementary, middle and a little bit of my high school years - honestly, even way back then I really looked up to her from a perspective of how impressive her talent was, but also how hard working she was. She pushed through so many injuries (and many bananas she was advised to eat through said injuries) in her career and always seemed to bounce back stronger and go right back to scoring higher than me on every event - thankfully for my pride, she was very humble through it all. She was one of my closest friends through high school, my roommate for 3/4 years at UGA, and one of my bridesmaids. She has been there for me through so many life changes and I am honored that she has asked me to be with her through this big life transition of hers. From watching you crush it in gymnastics, then cheerleading, through OT school, and now as a fantastic mom of the two cutest little boys I know - I cannot wait to watch you crush it in your marriage. David is a lucky one (especially since Alex is willing to look past the Alabama fanhood and marry him anyway)! I love you guys!
KJ Sinclair
Groomsman
I first learned of David Gastley when he was making ‘7th grade innuendos’ on Facebook to try and get elected to a student body position at Georgia College. I think he lost in a landslide to Patrick Holmes. Fast forward to second semester freshman year, where David and I found each other as pledge brothers. I am glad to have lived with him for as long as we did - 7 years altogether. Those years consisted of two completely different personalities learning what they can from one another in a productive, brotherly way. Gastley has a decent highlight reel when it comes to memories, so it’s hard to choose my favorite. I will say when he beeped his car keys at Cameron Jackson and made him jump like a frog during a pledge run on Harrington Way; now that was entertaining. From that moment on, I knew the kid was legit.
Meredith Hunnicutt
Bridesmaid
Alex and I met in 2015 at UGA cheer tryouts, and from that very first moment, something special began. I remember being in awe of her tumbling and thinking how amazing she was, but what I didn’t know then was that her heart would be even more extraordinary. As former gymnasts, we connected instantly, and that connection quickly grew into a lifelong friendship. From figuring out how to adult to having babies. Over the years, we’ve experienced so much side by side. Cheering on Georgia, finding all the country concerts, and being there for one another through every high and low. She is the most selfless and intentional friend, always thinking of others, always showing up, and always giving more love than she ever expects in return. She has the rare gift of making everyone around her feel seen, supported, and deeply loved. She is the most loyal human being I know. Her kindness, warmth, and joyful spirit truly make the world brighter. I am endlessly grateful for her friendship and so honored to stand by her side as she marries David! We cannot wait to celebrate their love and be there for her on her big day!
Mark Werner
Groomsman
I met David freshman year of high school when he moved back to Georgia and joined the wrestling team. Interestingly enough, we used to weigh the same, though David hasn't grown much since the 10th grade. A lot of my teenage years were spent either at David’s house or riding around in David’s truck. I actually knew he was destined to become a lawyer the moment, at 17 years old, he tried calling a McDonald's general manager's cell phone at 2 a.m. to file a complaint about slow drive-thru service. David is my oldest friend, and it's been a joy growing up alongside him, raising kids at the same time, and watching him fall in love with Alex. I've had the privilege of walking with him through many highs and lows over the years, but none compare to the mountaintop he's on now-raising Beckett and Jett with the love of his life.
Sydney Smith
Bridesmaid
I met Alex our freshman year at the University of Georgia. My favorite thing about our friendship is that I know I can ALWAYS count on Alex. She has been there for me through so many seasons of life and has always been a loving friend.
Nik McCray
Groomsman
David and I met during the chaos of COVID, when he started barbacking at the Ivy and we found ourselves grinding through long nights side by side. What started as coworkers quickly turned into a real friendship—spending our days off cruising around Lake Talley, sharing beers, swapping war stories, and winning back to back beer-league softball championships. Eventually, we both moved on from the Ivy and went our separate ways, but the connection never faded. A few years later, David reached out with an idea to go into business together—and three years later...the rest is history. David is one of the best people I know and he would truly give the shirt off of his back for a friend in need. David is just an all around great guy and I'm truly honored to not only be able to stand next to him on his big day, but also in life.
Stephan Luciano
Groomsman
David and I met back in 2020 when we took a random chance on being roommates and working together at The Ivy. What started as a simple living arrangement quickly turned into one of the most meaningful friendships of my life. Somewhere between the late nights, the long talks, and the everyday chaos of life in our twenties, our friendship grew into something deeper—a true brotherhood. David became someone I could talk to about the deepest trials in life, the kind of friend who’s there not just for the highlights, but for the real journey. Some of my favorite memories with David are the adventures we somehow always found ourselves in. From traveling to Mexico and somehow ending up playing with tigers, to wandering the streets of Atlanta late at night on random quests just trying to get home, there was never a dull moment. We’ve laughed at some of the dumbest things imaginable and cried through some of the hardest moments life has thrown our way. Through it all, David has been the kind of friend everyone hopes to have—loyal, honest, and always there when it matters most. In many ways, he’s the SpongeBob to my Patrick, and I’m incredibly grateful that a random chance in 2020 turned into a friendship I’ll carry for the rest of my life.