Maid of Honor
Aunt Cindy has known Gracie since she was a bump in the belly. Aunt Cindy has spoiled Gracie since she was a little girl with sleepovers and Sonic runs for shakes after 8:00. Even though Aunt Cindy is muuuuch older than Gracie, she keeps Gracie on her toes with her adventures and crazy new ideas!
Best Man
Dane and Will have been besties since they first met at freshman orientation. From the beginning, Dane was there, earning this title and listening to Will fall for his special lady. Dane has continually been Gracie and Will’s number one fan and has become a close friend to both of them, staying up till the wee hours of the morning in deep discussion.
Bridesmaid
Anna and Gracie are sister-in-laws, but Anna has known Gracie since the bride was in kindergarten! Anna is one of Gracie's big encouragers and closest friends. They have spent many sleepovers talking until 4am, not something Gracie can do with many people. Anna has been a beacon of kind words and funny jokes. Gracie laughs the hardest with Anna and Gabe and is so excited to celebrate with them both!
Groomsman
Nathan is tall, athletic, and musically inclined. Ladies, he’s a catch. He’s the first of the Dowdy’s (besides Will), that was able to hang out and develop a bond with Gracie. Nathan brings his own pizzaz to the world, and any time he's around, he brings the party.
Bridesmaid
Erin has known Gracie since she was five years old. Erin introduced Gracie to the world of organization. Now that they are both much older, they share the love of beautiful things and places. They have been able to have a growing relationship when Gracie was a little kid, a middle schooler, and now as an adult and married woman!
Groomsman
Will met Brishon at church and became friends very quickly. Their two personalities spur the other to do great things. Brishon has a huge heart, and has been so generous to Gracie and Will. Brishon and his wife, Michaela, have been one of Will and Gracie’s favorite couples to spend time with.
Bridesmaid
Lizzie, also known as the life of the party, has been Gracie’s big sister since the bride was a cute little bun in the oven. Lizzie loves and celebrates those around her. Gracie is so excited to have all three (soon to be five) of her sisters by her side on this special day!
Groomsman
Not all cousins get to develop a great friendship, but Joel and Will have been really lucky to be able to do just that. They share a love of cooking and the outdoors and have been able to bond over shared recipes and researching camping gear. Joel is the older cousin, so Will has always looked up to him. Will thinks it's been great to build trust and respect for him.
Bridesmaid
Eden is very witty and observant. She's great at building friendships, even after moving a lot. Will has always wanted to be on her side, and although theres some grief that he can't carry her on his shoulders and wrestle anymore, he loves when they can call and chat about stupid jokes, life goals, and all that kinda stuff.
Groomswoman
Liz is a deep and thoughtful lady. While there have always been sibling related conflicts, one of the relationships Will is happiest to maintain is his growing friendship with Liz. It's wonderful, he says, when they get to spend time together and create memories now that they're adults. Gracie has also loved having a sister in the same stage of life. Liz has been selfless and kind to Gracie. She says Liz is very cool and “hip”.