Bridal Party

Thomas

Groom

Kaitlyn

Bride

Brooke

Maid of Honor

Brooke & Kaitlyn have known each other since they were 18 and in college. They became roommates for 5 years. Over the years, they continued to stay best friends.

Erin

Bridesmaid

Erin is Kaitlyn’s cousin and best friend. They reconnected in 2020 when Erin got married to Zach Elswick and ask Kaitlyn to be in her wedding. They have been rekindling their relationship ever since.

Britt

Bridesmaid

Britt is Kate’s family friend. They later found out that they were cousins by marriage. Britt lived with Kate and her family for 10 years starting when Kate was in middle school. Due to this, the two became more like sisters. They even shared a room for a few years.

Megan

Bridesmaid

Megan is Kaitlyn’s soon-to-be sister-in-law. She and her brother, Charlie, have been together since 2019. Megan and Kaitlyn have become very close over the years with midnight phone calls and others.

Madison

Bridesmaid

Madison (Madi) is Kaitlyn’s cousin. Kaitlyn used to come stay with Madi and her family when she worked in Wilmington as a CNA and was receiving her Masters in Education. Madison and Kaitlyn were always close when Madi was younger.

Katie

Bridesmaid

Katie is one of Thomas’ sisters. Katie and Kaitlyn spent a few nights together when the couple went to CO the first time together. They made great memories and had a blast.

Jamie

Bridesmaid

Jamie is one of Thomas’ sisters. Jamie and Kaitlyn have communicated many times through DMs and sending each other tiktoks. If you know either of them, this is the best way to communicate.

Nadine

Flower Girl

Nadine is the daughter of Erin and Zach Elswick. She is also Kaitlyn’s cousin. However, Kaitlyn is referred to as Auntie Kate due to her relationship with the family.

Matt

Best Man

Thomas met Matt while in the Marines. Matt was the team sniper and point man. They deployed to Jordan, Greece, Kuwait, and Afghanistan together. Due to the things that they experienced, this has created a strong friendship.

Sam

Groomsman

Sam is Thomas’ cousin. They shared many sleepovers through the years, as well as late nights on video games. Sam has been apart of many memories with Thomas.

Jesse

Groomsman

Thomas and Jesse met in the Marines. Jesse was the team radio operator. Jesse and Thomas went on deployment together. Jesse has been a big part in both the bride and grooms lives since the two starting dating.

Chris

Groomsman

Chris and Thomas met in the Marines. They went to multiple courses together while serving. Chris and Thomas have shared many memories together.

Ryan

Groomsman

Ryan and Thomas met in the Marines. They went to multiple courses together while serving. Ryan and Thomas have shared many memories together.

Charlie

Groomsman

Charlie is one of Kaitlyn’s brothers. Thomas and Charlie enjoy picking on each other. Charlie is excited to have an older brother.

C.J.

Groomsman

CJ is one of Kaitlyn’s brothers. CJ plans to go into a similar occupation as Thomas. This has allowed them to bond on other levels. CJ is excited to have another older brother.

Zach

Usher

Zach is on Kate’s side of the family. Zach is the father of the flower girl, as well as the husband to Erin. Zach and Kate have gotten close over the years. Kate and Zach refer to each other as “cousin-in-laws” rather than “cousins husband” or “wife’s cousin”.

Cayman

Usher

Cayman is Kate’s cousin, CJ’s best friend, and Madison’s big brother. Cayman and Kate have had many laughs. The soon the be newly weds are excited for Cayman to be part of their special day.

Luke

Usher

Luke is Thomas’ cousin and Sam’s brother. Luke and Thomas have had many laughs. The soon the be newly weds are excited for Luke to be part of their special day.

Andy

Usher

Andy is Thomas’ cousin. Andy and Thomas have had many laughs. The soon the be newly weds are excited for Andy to be part of their special day.