Zach & Leigh Ann
Wedding Party
Elizabeth Patton
Matron of Honor
She's Leigh Ann's oldest friend and one of the most selfless ladies on the planet. Leigh Ann and Elizabeth met when they were 3 years old, attended school together from kindergarten to graduation, and provided some pretty epic talent show performances together in elementary school. Elizabeth is a brilliant ER physician and mom to two precious little girls.
Kim Lareau
Matron of Honor
Leigh Ann met Kim through some mutual friends at the church they attended in Athens, and she was one of Leigh Ann's roommates in Athens. They've shared some serious kitchen dance parties, some freezing cold camping trips, and too many laughs and tears to count. Kim is a licensed professional counselor at GROW Counseling and is a newlywed herself!
Chelsea Swanson
Bridesmaid
Chelsea and Leigh Ann met prior to their senior year of high school at a summer camp at NGCSU. They both ended up attended UGA, where they spent their Saturdays cheering on the Dawgs! From eating gator tail in Jacksonville to being the first people in the stadium to snag the front row of the student section, they were definitely some of the most committed UGA fans on campus. Chelsea is an amazing lawyer practicing in Atlanta.
Christina Hensley
Bridesmaid
Christina and Leigh Ann were in the same sorority in college and were roommates in Athens. They were pretty inseparable while living together. They danced the night away at multiple formals, attended too many football games together, and laughed way too much. Christina is brilliant, a servant, and never fails to make people laugh. Christina now works for a church in Atlanta.
Katie Shaver
Bridesmaid
Katie and Leigh Ann were also roommates in Athens (on more than one occasion). They barely knew each other before living together, but Katie quickly became one of Leigh Ann's best friends. Their shared love of Georgia football and Chick-fil-a and hatred of loud birds outside their apartment helped them to instantly bond. From sledding at the UGA soccer fields and taking a questionable drive home in the snow to helping Katie's husband pull off their proposal, they've shared some pretty great memories. Katie is now a middle school teacher in Thomasville, GA, and she has one adorable little boy and another one on the way!
Lauren Smith
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Leigh Ann actually met through Lauren's husband, Paul, when they were all living in Athens. They attended formals together, cheered the Dawgs on in Jacksonville, and took some pretty fantastic spring break trips together. They've celebrated proposals, weddings, and baby showers together since that time. Lauren is one of the most fun and genuine ladies around! She is a super talented event planner (and co-founder!) at It Takes Two Events and a mom to two sweet babies!
Megan Huxford
Bridesmaid
Megan and Leigh Ann attended pharmacy school together at UGA. They quickly became friends during their first year and ended up living together for their last two years in Athens. They both ended up completing clinical rotations in Savannah, and they both stayed in Savannah for a while after that. While Leigh Ann was still there, they attended the same church and volunteered with the church's student ministry together. Megan is a super supportive and encouraging friend who is just always there when you need her. She's currently a pharmacist in Savannah and has three adorable babies!
Olivia Hearon
Bridesmaid
Olivia and Leigh Ann started school at UGA in 2007. They had a few undergrad classes together before getting accepted to the same pharmacy school class at UGA. They spent three years of pharmacy school together in Athens, but they really got to know each other and became friends when they were both sent to Savannah to complete their clinical rotations and final year of pharmacy school. Most recently, Olivia and her husband (Chris) moved to Blue Ridge, relatively close to Leigh Ann. They've been able to spend a lot of time together since then, and Olivia and Chris were some of the first people to meet Zach - We're currently trying to convince them to move to Rome! Olivia is a pharmacist and has one of the sweetest baby girls, Lucy Claire.
Tillman "Austin" Morrison
Best Man
My brother Austin is one of the biggest inspirations in my life. His drive, determination and love for family make him the person that I will always look to. After he stopped walking at nine years old he could have packed it in, but instead he continued to work over the years in continuing his education and being the second Morrison with a degree from Shorter University and focusing on his passion, music. I am such a proud brother and am so excited that he will serve as one of my best men.
Kasey Morrison
Best Man
My youngest brother Kasey will serve as my other best man, if there is one person besides Leigh Ann that I know I will hear from on a daily basis it is Kasey. We talk multiple times a day, even in both of our busy work schedules we will still find time. I have always wanted to lead by example in everything I stand for to help Kasey grow, but he has worked so hard brings so much joy to everyone he meets. (Unless he is driving haha) I am so proud to have Kasey be by my side when I get married.
Bobby Callahan
Groomsman
I have known Bobby for 27 years now, and he has been one of my best friends since then. Bobby and I went through elementary, middle and high school together and then in college when most people say goodbye to their childhood friends our relationship got even stronger. Bobby attended the University of Georgia and would come to a few Shorter football games every year. When I need advice I can always turn to Bobby, he is an amazing Christian man who will lend the shirt off his back to anyone (unless they are a Florida fan) I am so happy Bobby will be in the wedding party!
Kyle Kinsey
Groomsman
I have known Kyle since kindergarten and throughout school we were connected at the hip, always playing football, baseball and video games together. Kyle also attended UGA and even though I was in Rome we talked regularly about Shorter, fantasy baseball and football. I have had to lean on Kyle a lot these past couple years and I am forever grateful to him and his wife Michelle and their beautiful daughter Landers.
Trevor Catrett
Groomsman
Trevor was one of the first friends I made at Shorter. He was a fellow offensive lineman and soon after the first year at Shorter he became a roommate living off campus at the old Elliott Drive house in West Rome. Ah, the memories! We had a great time in that house. Trevor only played the first two seasons at Shorter because he had transferred in and was graduating to become a teacher and coach, but we have maintained that relationship over the years. Trevor has a great heart and loves his family so much!
Brad Smith
Groomsman
Brad and I were getting recruited by many of the same schools our senior year in high school and we would keep running into each other at recruitment days at multiple schools. We both ended up at Shorter over a year later after we both didn't play football our first year of college and the brotherhood and bond we developed is everlasting. Brad was a roommate for years and after being the best man in his wedding, his wife Jenny and him asked if I would be the Godfather to their kids. I love that family! Brad continues to be one of my best friends and a guy I can always count on during any circumstance. I am so happy that he will be a part of my wedding.
Ryan Gloer
Groomsman
Ryan was one of my closest college friends while we were at Shorter University. He played on the other side of the ball at Linebacker and we battled everyday at practice for years! Gloer was also a roommate during our first couple years at Shorter. He is one of the hardest working individuals I know and lives his life for Christ. Ryan now serves as the Team Chaplain at the Charlotte University through FCA and I am so proud of him and what he stands for. I am so pumped to have Ryan come down from Charlotte to stand by my side and be a groomsman.
Payton Bramlett
Groomsman
Payton is Leigh Ann's brother and since the day I have met him he has been extremely supportive of mine and Leigh Ann's daily growth. Payton also attended UGA and we actually have quite a few mutual friends. He was involved with BCM while attending Georgia and truly has a heart for the Lord. I am so excited for him to be a groomsman in the wedding, but more excited to have a new brother in the family!
Steve Johnson
Usher
Steve was my guard who played 3 seasons next to me at Shorter, where we built a brotherhood like no other. Every time I talk to him we can pick up just where we left off and there are some fun times throughout college and now "grown-up life"
Martin Eason
Usher
I have known Martin since high school and we have remained friends throughout the years even with him moving to Hawaii for a few years and I am so excited to have him back here in Georgia. He has such a heart for people and I am so happy for him and his wife Nikah!