Wedding Party

Nancy Johnson

Mother of the Bride

Marshall Johnson

Father of the Bride

Spring Reed

Mother of the Groom

Tommy Toney

Father of the Groom

Ashley Burk

Bridesmaid

Julia and Ashley met in French class freshman year at Meredith College. They took many Psychology and Child Development courses together, fostering their shared love of coffee dates at Starbucks. Ashley and husband, Zach, are close friends of the couple, sharing many game nights, beach trips, and church experiences. Ashley is an incredible friend who is always willing to celebrate the events in life; we are so excited to have her as part of this special day and lives!

Isaac Kruger

Best Man

Christian and Isaac met Christian's freshman year at William Peace University on the soccer team. The two grew closer over the years; bonding over their shared passion for soccer, disc golf, and later becoming roommates. Isaac is always up for exploring the newest breweries, trying out new restaurants, and hosting games nights with friends. Isaac is one of Christian's best friends, and we are thankful for the laughs and joy that he brings. We are excited to have Isaac be one of the best men and helping us share this day.

Jill Dufner

Bridesmaid

Jill and Julia met in 7th grade. From surviving the awkward junior high phases to many Raleigh visits throughout college, Jill has been an amazing friend. She is very close with the couple, being the bridge between Julia's Minnesota and North Carolina life. Jill helped assist with the execution of both Christian's proposal and engagement party! We both love Jill so much, and are so thankful for her friendship, and the ability to share our day with her.

Ryan Appleyard

Best Man

Christian met Ryan while playing soccer at William Peace University. Ryan has always been a character in Christian's life; providing the best/worst jokes, fashion advice, sharing music artists, and drinking excuses. All the things a good friend does! The two have always enjoyed music, beer, and sports together, opting for rounds of golf when they can. Ryan is the life of any party, a best friend who always supports you, and someone we are so thankful to have in our lives. We cannot wait to have him join our long awaited day.

Mary Hollis

Bridesmaid

Mary and Julia met freshman year at Meredith College, with Mary being Julia's "Big Sis" through the big-little program. Since then, the two have shared years of memories together, including wine nights downtown and celebrating both going to graduate school at Meredith. They share a love for Minnesota and traveling, making spontaneous plans a commonality with these two. Mary is an amazing friend who is compassionate and will always celebrate, we are excited to have her celebrate with us!

Aubrey Kitchin

Groomsman

Aubrey and Christian met at William Peace University freshmen orientation. The two became good friends while playing basketball, disc golf, taking spontaneous trips, and later becoming roommates. Aubrey is skilled in all things water related, having his captains license and now being in the coast guard. He has been a great friend, and has always been willing to celebrate anything and everyone. We are excited to have him back in North Carolina for the event, and cannot wait to share this day with him.

Emily Kurtz

Bridesmaid

Emily and Julia met as kids at Westwood Lutheran Church, where they grew up in faith together. It wasn't until 9th grade swim team where these two became inseparable. From swimming next to each other 6 days a week to joining synchronized swimming together, Emily has been a constant friend and rock in Julia's life. Since graduating high school, the two have been long-distance, but that hasn't change their relationship one bit. We are so thankful for the friendship and love that Emily brings, and are so excited to celebrate this long awaited day together.

Rico Collazo Sa

Groomsman

Rico and Christian met at SOUL Church, serving together on the Guest Experiences Team. They immediately grew close when they learned of their mutual love for fishing, growing even closer when that meant fly fishing. The two have share many weekend adventures to the mountains and beaches of North Carolina. From getting lost while exploring to finding new fishing holes, Rico has been a great friend these last few years. We are so excited to have him be part of this day.

Annie Ringhofer

Bridesmaid

Annie and Julia met while in elementary school, but it wasn't until 7th grade when their friendship really grew. Growing up, the two shared memories in theater camp, ski club, and dance class, going through all the many phases of life together. While the two have gone to different schools since junior high, the friendship has always been constantly full of laughs and memorable stories. Annie is a dedicated friend who never fails to bring joy to any situation she's in. She has been Julia's rock through many life events, and was there the weekend Julia and Christian first started dating. We are so thankful for who Annie is, and cannot wait to have her in North Carolina celebrating this long anticipated day.

Damani Toudle

Groomsman

Damani and Christian met battling it out on the William Peace University intramural basketball team, where Christian gave Damani absolute buckets (in his head). They bonded over fishing, being outdoors, and taking last minute trips to new places, and now taking an annual fishing trip together. Damani has always been a great and caring friend, and is someone Christian is so thankful to have in his life. We are so thankful for his friendship, and him being a part of our wedding day and lives.

Morgan Hendrix

Bridesmaid

Morgan and Julia met sophomore year at Meredith after Morgan joined the research lab Julia was in. The two spent the next fall working closely together in lab, taking Psychology classes together, becoming the infamous JuMo research duo, and sharing their passion for industrial/organizational psychology. Many concerts, dinner dates, and exploring downtown together later, they continued to graduate school together. Morgan has been Julia's true confidant in everything school, professional, and relationship related. Bachlorette/Bachelor Monday's would not be the same without Morgan, and we are so excited to share this day with her!

Fonzy Iler

Groomsman

Fonzy and Christian met through Aubrey during their freshman orientation at William Peace University. Fonzy has always had the best jokes, is up for celebrating all things in life, and spending quality time with friends. The two were frequently involved in mischief together in college, and being the undisputed dancing champs of the friend group. Fonzy is now in the Airforce so we are excited to have him back in North Carolina for our wedding to celebrate with him.