Mia & Jake
Wedding Party
Cara Stroman
Matron of Honor
My big sister, favorite person in the world, and forever best friend. I have such a special relationship with my sister that I wouldn’t trade for ANYTHING! I have been through more with her by my side than anyone else. She has been my biggest cheerleader my whole life whether it was in gymnastics, school, and now adulthood/getting married! She motivates me to be better in everything I do. We complement each other perfectly and I couldn’t have hand chosen a more perfect sister or Matron of Honor!!! *she just gets me.* (Ask her about when she used to wake me up for school every morning when we were younger😂)
Michaela Burton
Bridesmaid
Michaela aka “Burt” became my college gymnastics teammate my junior year. She lights up every room she walks into with her contagious laugh and we were fast friends! The following summer we shared an incredible experience together when we went to a faith based camp for college athletes called “Ultimate Training Camp”. During this time we became incredibly close and from that week forward we knew we could lean on each other not just as friends but as sisters in Christ. She makes me laugh more than anyone else and she is my go-to person for trying out new hairstyles! P.s. ask her about the nap we took at UTC after the “special”!
Emma Grant
Bridesmaid
Emma is one of my longest friends that I met through gymnastics. She quickly became my “mini-me” when we discovered we had very similar goals in life, not to mention we looked like we could be sisters! I got to share college gymnastics experiences with Emma and we continue to support each other in all stages of life even a decade later! She will always be my mini!!!
Victoria Leon
Bridesmaid
Victoria is another lifelong friend I met through gymnastics. We are the two oldest in our long-time friend group and have shared many of our first special “grown-up” experiences together like double-dates, concerts, drinks, and getting a job! She is one of the most caring and loyal friends I’ve ever had and I’m incredibly thankful that I have had her in my corner for more than a decade!
Kelsie Lowrey
Bridesmaid
Kelsie is Jake’s younger sister and my new little sis! We became friends right away when we met and have developed such a special bond since Jake and I first started dating. She’s my best shopping buddy and one of my favorite models to photograph! She sits through gymnastics meets with me and takes it easy on me at the rock climbing wall so she only kicks my butt a little bit! P.s. don’t tell Jake but we almost always team up against him when we play UNO!
Samantha Marks
Bridesmaid
Samantha was my first friend when I went to college after we were randomly assigned to be roommates in the athlete dorms at Arkansas! When we first found out we were going to be roomies she sent me a Facebook message and we ended up talking on the phone that night for hours! Even though our sports were completely different (she played golf) we supported each other through everything! She used to leave sticky notes on my side of the mirror to encourage me in whatever I was facing that day. She also got posters made of our faces and sat proudly in the front row at all of the gymnastics meets! Even after moving away she continued to be a loyal friend from a distance and even traveled hundreds of miles to surprise me for no reason at all! I couldn’t be more thankful that God blessed me with her!
Sydney McGlone
Bridesmaid
Sydney, aka “Cinnamon Roll”, and I became super close friends the moment we met at Arkansas gymnastics summer camp. We became teammates three years later when she joined the team as a freshman during my sophomore year. We often got confused for one another both during practice and around campus due to our similar height, build, and hair color and we have called each other “twin” ever since! We lived together for the four years following that and shared countless ups, downs, and major life moments together! We definitely need to write a book after all the ridiculous things we have gotten into together!
Mallory Morris
Bridesmaid
Mallory is another forever friend I was so lucky to gain through the sport of gymnastics. She is basically another member of my family and you can pretty much always find her searching for some lemonade in my fridge! I’ve shared so many ups and downs with Mallory in the past decade of life and I know I can always count on her to listen and show me grace no matter the situation. When you meet her you should ask her what I got her for her 12th birthday!!😉
Braie Swann
Bridesmaid
I met Braie when we became teammates at Arkansas. One of my favorite memories with Braie is from competition season. Our freshman year we were instructed to share a locker in the competition locker room because there weren’t enough for everyone. This typically only happened to freshman and you could get your own locker the remaining 3 years. After our first year of sharing, Braie and I elected to share our locker for the rest of our time on the team. In the moments of anxiousness before competing when we could have chosen to have our own space, we turned to each other. We share this same bond today and I truly could not think of a more special thing to ask of a friend.
Sam Swann
Best Man
I met Sam through his wife and one of my best friends (Braie Swann, bridesmaid). We’ve been brothers ever since. We have a beer recipe that will change your life.
Christian Cain
Groomsman
Christian Cain was the first person I met with similar goals before joining the Navy. We’ve worked odd jobs and trained together, and share many similar experiences in our life. He’s by far the most humble and admirable man I’ve met.
Andrew Harris
Groomsman
Andrew and I were in Navy Basic Training together and some training following that. We lived down the hall from each other and bonded over heavy metal music, coffee, and our professionalism. He may look intimidating, but he’s the nicest guy you’ll meet.
Sam Helsley
Groomsman
I met Sam during my Freshman year at the University of Arkansas, and we lived together for the next 3 years of my college life. Sam has seen the best of me, and the worst. He’s also been on multiple crazy adventures with me, from wild nights in college to fishing in Northwest Arkansas.
Wyatt Lowrey
Groomsman
Jake’s little brother that is basically his “mini-me.” They make everything more fun and entertaining when you get them together! Ask Wyatt who wins in their slap-boxing fights that happen every Christmas😂
Grady Mercier
Groomsman
Grady was in my Navy Basic Training, and we’ve been together in the Navy ever since. Between Grady and Davis Rowady, they know every thing about me, in almost every situation. We have a ton of stories we share.
Chase Porter
Groomsman
Chase Porter, or Mr. P. as I call him, is the funniest man I have ever met. He’s been the best supporter and friend I’ve ever had, and will give his friends the shirt off his back if it was the last thing he had. If you talk to him for longer than 5 minutes, you’ll never want to leave.
Davis Rowady
Groomsman
Davis “Rowdy” Rowady, the name speaks for itself. Davis is from Kentucky, and we have a ton in common. Davis also knows everything about me, and has seen me at my absolute worst, and has been with me at my highest peaks. Ask him to dance, because he can get DOWN!
Thomas Scott
Groomsman
Thomas Scott, or T-Scott, was in my Navy Basic Training. I’m not going to lie I hated him at first because he annoyed me to death, but he grew on me, and with me. He’s been one of my closest friends and is ridiculously funny. He has some of the wildest stories you’ll ever hear, so go ahead and ask him to share.
Dawson Swann
Ring Bearer
Our best friends Sam and Braie’s son that we are honored to have as our ring bearer! We love you little mullet man!!!!!
Kathryn McManus
Flower Girl
Mia’s beautiful baby second cousin that shares the family “Kathryn” name with her. We are so very blessed to have her as our flower girl!!!