Wedding Party
Anna Dennis
Officiant
Alicia and Anna met in middle school. They are celebrating 20 years of friendship as of 2026. There is nothing in this world that they wouldn’t do for each other. Any time you see them together they are laughing… and probably up to no good. Anna is the mother of two kitties named waffles and penny and wife to Tristan. Anna is the officiant of this event and the matron of honor. They may not be sisters by blood, but at the heart they always will be. Anna has been there for every step of entering adulthood, to meeting Michael, watching Alicia fall in love and now is the one to unite them in marriage.
Artyom Teruni
Best Man
Artyom has been Michael’s best friend since middle school. They have been through hard times and good times together. When one was down the other was there to lean on. Through it all Artyom has always been the one to help out when it matters. Even when it doesn’t, he’s always pushing people to be the best version of themselves they can be and is always driven to show that it can be done.
Emory Wilkinson
Groomsman
Emory is Michaels little brother. Emory has seen Michael at his lowest and at his highest. He has watched and influenced the person Michael is today. Through every phase, every move, every good and bad decion Emory has been there, adding his judgement and always trying to help. Emory and Karen his girlfriend, who he told Michael back in middle school “i love this girl she is perfect” have been together over 10 years now to this day showing love is always there.
Caleb Darling
Groomsman
Caleb was Michael’s roommate and closest friend during his time on fort myers beach, where they both lived their bachelor life. Through covid, red tide, and even snowbird traffic. They stuck it out until the house was taken by hurricane Ian in 2022. Caleb is a fun, loving, chill guy who loves his cats just as much as he loves a one-wheel ride on the beach. He has always been down for the ride even if it’s just shoveling shell-rock in someone’s backyard, Caleb is always there when you need him.
Michael Pyles
Groomsman
The groom met Michael in ROTC during high school . Michael “noodle-arms” Pyles has always been the most goofy and oblivious person in the room, but thats exactly what everyone loves about him. After they graduated high school together, Michael moved into the grooms house on the beach as roomates for a year. In that year they made great memories that helped shape these two men into the people they are today. He now lives in Ohio with his girlfriend Angel which makes his visits that much more cherished.
Lewis Morehouse
Groomsman
Michael met Lewis through a friend of a friend. It wasn’t until months later at a dnd session they learned Lewis’s mother went to hockey games with Michael’s grandfather. Michael knew her so he was a friend of the family before they even knew it. Lewis has 5 children between him and his wife Brantley including a new baby boy. Our family hopes to stay close friends for generations to come.
Cassandra Jackson
Maid of Honor
Cassandra is the sister of the bride. The one and only little sister that Alicia could simply not have this day without. Shes been there for every bit of growing up and becoming the woman Alicia is today. The bride and groom couldn’t be happier that she accepted the position of Maid of Honor. To have her right by Alicias side to support her and all the emotions that come with it. Cassandra is also a self made business owner of a wonderful online cupcake shop. She and her boyfriend Logan also are the proud parents of Uno the pup in her photo who loves and is loved by everyone he meets.
Jasmine Byrd
Bridesmaid
Jasmine and Alicia have been friends for years. They shared a home together as besties while learning how to be mothers. Jasmine and her boyfriend Rentz are the parents of two beautiful children, and a kitty named brandy. The kids love coming over for play dates while the moms talk over coffee and spilling tea. Anytime they are together Alicia has a smile on her face from all the laughing they do. Jasmine is a country girl with a huge heart and is willing to do so much for others.
Stephanie St. George
Bridesmaid
Stephanie and Alicia met in culinary class in high school. Lots of laughs and learning how to work as a team truly founded their relationship. Years have passed and they are still the same, laughing and enjoying every outing they can. Her and her fiancé Isaac are the parents of bunny named dusty. Alicia and Stephanie also share a love for art. Painting has always been a favorite pastime they adore doing together. Stephanie also shows her love for creating through her career of being a wonderful hair stylist.
Kristina Anderson
Bridesmaid
Kristina and Alicia’s story is still forming, they met a few years ago when the Wilkinsons moved to north fort myers to their now current home. Kristina is the mother of two girls and wife to justin. Her youngest is the same age as Hazel and those two are peas in a pod. As the girls hung out more and more between the two houses everyone came to be friends. Now they have dinners together on occasion, their daughters are best friends, and Alicia loves Kristina’s company. Kristina is amazing with children. Shes patient, understanding, and never the one to judge. Alicia hopes there are many years to come of this budding friendship.
Kaitlen Ranaldi
Bridesmaid
Kate is a truly inspirational person. She loves with all her heart and defends anyone over anything if its the right thing to do. She loves hard, is an amazing mother to four beautiful children and wife to her husband Billy. Kate is always there for Alicia, especially motherhood becomes a little too much in the moment, and reminds her of all her value and strengths. She listens, cares, and will be there for anyone in need especially animals. Shes been in Alicias life for a few years now and they are very excited for a lifetime more of supporting each other, talking murder documentaries, and watching all our children grow.
