Wedding Party
Taylor Watkins
Bride
Taylor is a 4th grade school teacher, first responder for Forestview High School, an usher at Bank of America Stadium and a cashier at Food Lion. She enjoys spending time with her precious guinea pigs (Rae, Chewbacca and Padme), working on puzzles and watching sports. Taylor is beyond excited to marry the love of her life!
Kathy Watkins
Mother of the Bride
Kathy is from Gastonia but grew up in both Gastonia and Oklahoma. She is a loving mother who taught Taylor how to cook and fit anything into a space. She sparked Taylor's love for animals by always having a dog and cat in the house.
Ron Watkins
Father of the Bride
Ron was born and raised in Gastonia attending Ashbrook High School, but no judgement here. Taylor is a daddy's girl and enjoys spending time together grocery shopping or running errands. He is the one who introduced Taylor to Star Wars.
Zach Smith
Groom
Zach is a hospital Chaplain at Union West in Stallings and an usher at Bank of America Stadium. Zach enjoys reading, watching sports and playing with his sweet dog Juno. Zach cannot wait to begin this life together with Taylor.
Kim Smith
Mother of the Groom
Kim is from Kings Mountain. She has supported Zach his whole life and loves to spend time with him. She enjoys taking care of her grand-dog Juno and spoils her with all the treats and goodies.
Madey Jenkins
Maid of Honor
Madey is Taylor's cousin and has been like a sister to her growing up.
Stephanie Moose
Bridesmaid
Moose and Taylor have been friends for over 10 years!
Casondra Rettig
Bridesmaid
Cass and Taylor have been friends for 5 years!
Christie German
Bridesmaid
Christie was the Summer Camp Director at The Schiele Museum when Taylor was a counselor. They have remained friends since.
Madison Mathis
Bridesmaid
Mathis and Taylor work together in athletics at Forestview. Mathis coaches Football, Golf and Women's Soccer.
Makayla Harkey
Bridesmaid
Makayla (aka Squirrel) and Taylor were teammates last school year in 4h grade.
Brandon McKoy
Officiant
Brandon is the pastor at New Hope Baptist Church in which Zach has attended for 10 years and Taylor has attended since they began dating.
Charlie Smith
Best Man
Charlie (aka PawPaw) is Zach's grandfather and had been a father figure to him growing up. They both share a love for Kings Mountain Football and Tar Heel sports!
Issac Pearson
Groomsman
Issac and Zach have been friends since thier childhood growing up in Kings Mountain.
Ben Todd
Groomsman
Ben and Zach met at Gardner-Webb University on their very first day of undergrad. They both were managers for the Bulldog's Football Team.
Greg Hathaway
Groomsman
Greg and Zach have been friends for 10 years and met at New Hope Baptist Church. Greg has been a role model for Zach through his chaplain journey as they share the same career. They enjoy singing together at local venues.
Josh Fernandez
Groomsman
Josh and Zach have been friends since high school. They share a love of sports specifically baseball.
Josiah Fernandez
Groomsman
Josiah and Zach have been friends since Zach was in high school.