Wendy & Valerie
Wedding Party
Shanna Van Beek
Matron of Honor
Shanna and Wendy have been best friends since they were 5 years old. They have shared their lives together for 25 years-everything from the elementary school playground, first dates, graduations, world travel, house purchases and now marriages!
Raven Garrity
Man of Honor
Raven and Valerie met in the 8th grade after Valerie cracked a joke about one of her teachers. Raven thought she was really funny and decided that they had to be friends. With laughter as their foundation, they have enjoyed over twelve years of friendship together.
Aaron Offenberger
Bridesman
Aaron and Wendy met in school at Appalachian, living in the same apartment complex. A few years later, Aaron moved to Charlotte and lived with Wendy. They survived raising two puppies during that time, but screaming and running from cockroaches is where the bonding really took place.
Ashley Walton
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Valerie became close friends in high school after they both fainted from locking their knees in ROTC class. Thankfully, their shared experiences have been much more pleasant since then. Valerie even had the honor of being one of Ashley's bridesmaids in her wedding in 2017.
Corey Mullis
Bridesman
Corey and Wendy met in the coolest of places- high school marching band! Corey played tuba and Wendy was on the colorguard. From bandmates to roommates and all the shenanigans in between- 15 years later they still have a strong friendship.
Courtney Martin
Bridesmaid
Courtney and Valerie have been friends since kindergarten. They survived their awkward middle school years together, went their separate ways for college, and came right back to each other like they had never parted. Going out dancing for Courtney's 24th birthday is how Wendy and Valerie met!