Wedding Party
Jennifer Froehlich
Maid of Honor
Caitlin and Jen met in the beginning of Caitlin and Ryan's relationship and were inseparable ever since. Caitlin and Jen often would bond over their wine and cookie nights and their love of dark humor that others may find concerning. Jen is one of the few people that has always understood Caitlin since the day they met and never hesitates to support her, whether it be words of encouragement after a long day or telling Caitlin to treat herself because she "deserves it". Caitlin and Jen's will usually stay up late in the night (usually early mornings) for their heart to hearts and has a been more like a sister to Caitlin since the day they met.
Hayley Lee
Matron of Honor
Caitlin and Hayley met in the early stages of Caitlin and Ryans relationship and bonded over their love of sarcasm and white claws. Hayley inspires Caitlin everyday with her strength and big heart. Hayley has always been there for Caitlin on her best days and worst and Caitlin can alway depend on Hayley to show up, or in some circumstances fly her out to visit. Caitlin is blessed to have been able to watch Hayley grow into the woman she is today as a loving wife and incredible mother and is so immensely proud to call her a friend.
Grace Haase
Bridesmaid
Grace met Caitlin their freshman year of college and while they weren't roommates, they might as well have been with all of the sleepovers and sleepless nights spent together. Caitlin and Grace were almost always getting into trouble together and bailing each other out whenever needed. Grace became Caitlin's biggest support person during their freshman year after bonding one night over cold pizza and cheap beer. Caitlin is amazed by Grace's endless supply of talents that include Opera singing, violin playing or shot taking. Grace is Caitlin's oldest friend and this is the day they used to talk about together late nights wandering around the University of Notre Dame.
Christie Linden
Bridesmaid
Christie has known Caitlin her whole life, and were the sisters that they never had being that they both only had brothers. Christie is Caitlin's cousin and favorite person to seek out at all family events. Christie never fails to make Caitlin laugh whenever they are together and you can count on catching them in the corner giggling to themselves usually over nothing. Caitlin describes Christie as absolute sunshine and such a warmth to be around.
Tara Dantzler
Bridesmaid
Tara and Caitlin met on Caitlin's first day as a nurse. Tara quickly became one of Caitlin's most important people as Tara helped her navigate being a graduate nurse on a specialized unit. Tara was always there to lend a shoulder to cry on or ear to vent to at a post night shift breakfast at Christo's. Tara has the kindest heart and greatest soul. While she's still so young and beautiful Tara is a grandma at heart and loves to play smooth jazz in the car at any time.
Erika Martin
Bridesmaid
Erika and Caitlin met in the Nurse Internship Program and became fast friends. Between the coffee dates and long nights, you could always expect late night shenanigans from this pair. Erika has so much love to give and is so kind and her humor always lifted Caitlin's spirits after a hard shift. Caitlin would always compare schedules and would know that she was in for a good night as long as she was working with Erika.
Arianna Norman
Bridesmaid
Caitlin and Arianna were fast friends after meeting each other at a mutual friends house. Arianna's outgoing personality perfectly matched Caitlin's and the two became inseparable. Caitlin always admires how dedicated Arianna is to her loved ones and her school work and is so proud that Arianna has recently gone from Miss to Mrs to DOCTOR. Arianna and Caitlin can always be found with tequila in hand and dancing whether there is a dance floor or not.
Wren Whitesell
Flower Girl
Wren is Ryan and Caitlin's niece and their lives were instantly made brighter the day she was born. Wren is arguably the cutest baby there ever was and Ryan and Caitlin will fight you on that. Wren is always there to give much needed laughs and cuddles, and play her favorite game of chase with her Uncle Ryan.
John McDaniel
Best Man
John and Ryan met in the first grade and have been friends for over 20 years bonding over sports and all the Will Ferrell classics. Ryan has always relied on John with advice and admires John for being a great friend to him and cherishes the years of friendship they have.
Zack Whitesell
Groomsman
Ryan has known Zack for his whole life, mostly because Zack is Ryan's older brother. Ryan has always looked up to Zack as a role model and can't ask for a better older brother than him.
Tyler Thrift
Groomsman
Tyler and Ryan became friends in elementary school and have been close sense. Ryan really enjoys how Thrift keeps everything lighthearted and bantering about sports like old men in the barber shop.
AJ Norman
Groomsman
AJ and Ryan have been friends sense High School. Ryan can always count on AJ to make him laugh and have the most fun possible. He really appreciates all the years of friendship and laughter.
Harley Lee
Groomsman
Harley and Ryan became friends in High school. Ryan admires Harley for being such a hard worker and keeping such a positive outlook on life. Ryan is thankful for all the great moments him and Harley have shared.
Millard Long
Groomsman
Millard and Ryan became friends in middle school. Ryan can always count on Millard to have a fun time and enjoy some casuals after a tough day. Ryan really appreciates Millard for being there and keeping the mood brighter.
Jacob Nolff
Groomsman
Jacob and Ryan met in Middle School playing against each other in basketball later, becoming friends on the freshman basketball team in high school. Ryan can always count on Jacob for advice and talking about issues going on in their lives.