Wedding Party
Abigail Byrd
Bride
Jacob Glidewell
Groom
Téa Cook
Maid of Honor
A legend in every sense of the word. While at the Charles Townes Center, Téa and Abigail became soulmates when they discovered they both loved the Lord of the Rings. Téa is the holder of the most Abigail lore, and has shared many romantic meals with her at Doctor Who Lunch Club in seventh grade.
Trent Boughner
Best Man
Bible study warrior. Trent met Jacob when they became roommates. Jacob began attending mass with Trent and Nicholas and the rest was history. Fun fact: Trent was at Swing Dancing the night the couple met.
Quinn Lee
Bridesmaid
Matchmaker of the Bride and Groom. Quinn knew both Jacob and Abigail in freshman year of college: Abigail through Blount and Jacob through Math. Abigail drove Quinn to RUF freshman year and since then they have grown to be fast friends. Quinn is a wonderful coffee and conversation partner and knows so much about maps.
Trevor Russell
Groomsman
Casual guitar shredder and Pale Ale connoisseur. Trevor enjoys weekly Loosa trivia and attending Trinity Pres Church with the couple. Jacob and Trevor also enjoy sharing $2 PBRs together as often as they can.
Alexis Rollins
Bridesmaid
Resident purveyor of fun! Alexis and Abigail met as sophomores at a girls night hosted at the babe cave. Alexis and Abigail have shared many romantic moments since then and Alexis can always be counted on for her tasty cooking and thinking through everything that could happen. She also gives great hugs.
Ryan Manning
Groomsman
Resident Trivia Phenom. Ryan also enjoys weekly Loosa Trivia and attending Trinity Pres Church with the couple. Ryan and Alexis have also shared many double dates, walking clubs, and wheelchair basketball games with the couple.
Sarah Creel
Bridesmaid
Pro baker and bible study leader! Sarah and Abigail met freshman year, but decided to create a friend group lake day sophomore year. Since then they have shared sweet memories with Abigail and Jacob. Sarah is always a help and confidante in times of need and Abigail was a maid of honor with Katherine in her wedding!
Aidan Creel
Groomsman
Reverend in Training. Aidan and Jacob became friends after Jacob began attending weekly Bachelor night and Aidan's morning Starbucks Bible study. Aidan has been a kind of mentor to Jacob during their friendship, discussing relationships, faith, video games, and Greek classes at UA. The couple have shared many lovely coffee chats and breakfast dates with Aidan and Sarah with hopefully many more to come.
Katherine Keyton
Bridesmaid
Purveyor of crafting. Katherine met Abigail on the fateful lake day sophomore year, and they have been fast friends ever since! In sophomore and junior year they shared countless coffees and tailgates with Sarah Creel at the babe cave. Katherine is a friend who lightens the mood and is a great discussion partner and confidante no matter the topic.
Matthew Poirier
Groomsman
Rhode Island Native. Matt also enjoys weekly Loosa Trivia and attending Trinity Pres Church with the couple. Matt is always a helping hand in a time of need, lending just the right tool for the job or knowing someone who can.
Jaden Mondia
Bridesmaid
Planning pro and Southern belle! Originally from Dothan, AL, Abigail thought that Jaden was a sorority girl who was too cool for her when they met originally. They have become great friends in the last year and have shared countless coffees and memories on double dates at Red Bowl Cancun. Jaden is a great friend to have fun with while making everyone around her feel loved and valued.
Nicholas Muscolino
Groomsman
Metroid speed-runner. Nicholas also met Jacob when they became roommates. Jacob began attending mass with Nicholas and Trent and the rest was history. Fun fact: Nicholas was also at Swing Dancing the night the couple met.
Lindsey Weeldreyer
Bridesmaid
Former Blountee and physics baddie. Lindsey originally met Abigail during COVID, where both of them were a bit lonely and confused. Lindsey has been a steadfast and kind friend through it all, seeing Abigail through many failed (and one successful!) relationships and many Greenville visits. Lindsey also can be credited for teaching Abigail how to be a successful gymbro!
James Bowen
Groomsman
The funniest man we have ever met. You know the daily masterpiece Jordle? It is his master creation. Through frequent BCM lunches, RUF large groups, and multiple bouldering expeditions, the couple has shared many memorable experiences with James and his impeccable sense of humor.
Ruby Byrd
Bridesmaid
Abigail's younger sister! The two have been compadres and confidants since her birth in Abigail's third grade year, going on countless trips to the library and Bride City Coffee. Ruby is always a great encourager to Abigail and gives very wise opinions, so when she approved of Jacob Abigail knew he might be the one! Jacob and Abigail are excited for many future adventures with Ruby in Bloomington when she comes to visit!
Austin Glidewell
Groomsman
Jacob's older brother.
Caroline Brickey
Bridesmaid
OG Church pal of Abigail's! Abigail has known Caroline since the third grade when they went on a camping trip that fall and spent 3 hours trying to light a campfire! Since then Caroline and Abigail have been steadfast friends and have endured the highs and lows of middle and high school. Abigail appreciates Caroline's constant kindness, hospitality, and wisdom throughout her life.
Alex Gelpi
Groomsman
Pro gamer and expert chef. Alex met Jacob in the Math AMP program at UA. They became friends through shared classes and coursework. Eventually, they became roommates, sharing in their tastes for cinema, gaming, and mathematics.
Virigina Kate Kirby
Bridesmaid
Virginia Kate and Abigail became unlikely friends when they met in their last year of high school in Music History class. Through all of the ups and downs of COVID in senior year their friendship stayed strong, and catchups with VK are one of the sweetest parts of visiting Greenville. They are some of the original Bridge City Coffee regulars, and Virginia Kate's kindness and gentleness inspires Abigail everyday!