Susan & William
Wedding Party
Lillian Merrifield
Flower Girl
My beautiful daughter Lillian (Lilly) is the most loving, thoughtful, caring, sweet, smart little girl I know. She is my heart, my everything, a little me, and I love her so much. In our wedding she will sprinkle her personality and flowers down the aisle as a flower girl. She picked out her dress and I have never seen her beam so bright. --Love, Mommy
Joy Boyer
Mother of the Bride
Mom, you mean the world to me. You are so beautiful and kind and I am so proud to have you as my Mom. You always give the best advice and have been there for me during all of life's challenges. Thank you for always being there for me when I needed you most and supporting me through the years. I love you and am so happy you will be a part of this very special day for Bill and I and our kids. --Love, Susan
John Boyer
Father of the Bride
Dad, thank you for always guiding and supporting me. I am so very happy you will be here and sharing in our special day. I know you love Bill and are happy we found each other. You have been an amazing role model with your love and commitment to Mom for 47 years. --Love, Susan
William Whiteley
Groom
Bill, you are the man of my dreams, my best friend, teacher, lover, favorite climbing, traveling partner and soul-mate. You have all the qualities I could ask for; you are romantic, you crack me up, compliment me and tell me you love me every day, respectful my family, love my daughter Lilly, make me a better version of me, are super intelligent and successful, and are always bettering himself, adventurous and spontaneous, give me unconditional love and are super hot. Most importantly, I trust you with my heart and know you will always be there for me. --Love, Susan
Susan Merrifield
Bride
Susan is the most perfect partner in life that I could imagine. Not only do we have a deep connection, but she is also my partner in adventure, my confidant, my playmate and my best friend. Together we have the most amazing adventures and make the most incredible memories one could imagine. On the home front Susan is an excellent mother to Lilly and constantly demonstrating her caring, supportive, loving and playful nature to Kellie, Collin and myself. I am forever grateful for the warm and inviting home she has made for all of us. Susan is the one for me without question. The depth of her love and my love for her is immeasurable and I am very lucky to soon call her my wife. -- Bill
Rebecca Lydeen
Mother of the Groom
My mother has always been there for the big moments in life whether it was graduating from Ranger school, the birth of a child or graduation from college. I am very excited to have her travel to Knoxville to be a part of the next big moment in my life. -- Bill
Peggy Buchanan
Wedding Planner
Peggy is my wedding planner. If you have any questions once you arrive please do not hesitate to ask her.
Kristin Sweet-Adkins
Matron of Honor
Kristen, you have been by my side as a neighbor, confidant and unconditional friend for 8 years. You are one of the most valued best girlfriends of my lifetime. You are so fun, genuine, accepting, trustworthy, supportive, forgiving, respectful, dependable, thoughtful, a great listener, funny, and most importantly love me for me. I am so excited to have you in my wedding, sharing in one of the most important days of my life. --Love, Susan
Kellie Whiteley
Ring Bearer
Kellie is one of my two amazing daughters. She overflows with charm, intelligence, smiles and energy. Whether she is tumbling, cheerleading, jumping on the trampoline or doing cartwheel's through the living room, she is always full of life and positive energy. I am very proud to call her my daughter. --Dad
Henley Adkins
Flower Girl
Henley, is Kristen's gorgeous and rambunctious 5 year old daughter. She is so full of love to give. We are so excited to have her as a flower girl in our wedding. --Love, Susan