Kristy & Ross
Wedding Party
Katie Mitchell
Maid of Honor
Kristy & Katie met while working in the Emergency Department at Doctors Hospital of Augusta. They became instant friends (partially due to the brutal shift they shared) noting many common interests & similarities in their lives. Katie was like the little sister Kristy always wanted. They've been by each other's sides through many of life's ups & downs. Kristy is honored to have Katie standing by her side as her Maid of Honor. Katie currently resides in Augusta, GA.
Chris Graves
Best Man
Chris and Ross met on a mutual friend's bachelor party in 2006. Although, not really getting along at first that weekend, over time they would become really, really good friends bonding over sports, golf, business, automotive parts, wine, travel, football, and being buddies in their California social lives... Chris and Ross continually manage to see each other regularly even after moving away from California is 2009 - either on Ross's visits back, or meeting in Dallas for Cowboys games. Chris currently resides in Huntington Beach, CA.
Missy Duckett
Matron of Honor
Missy & Kristy met after their pups became besties at the dog park at Brigham Woods. Missy became one of Kristy's best friends almost immediately after Kristy insisted Missy's husband, Colby, interrupt her studies briefly to come up to the dog park to meet her. Their shared love of rescue pups, shopping, & all things southern grew their bond even more. Through volunteering at animal shelters, participating in dragon boat races, or having girls' nights in parties, Kristy knew she had found her southern "person". There's no one else Kristy could imagine being her Matron of Honor other than Missy. Missy currently lives in Gadsden, AL with her husband Colby, two sons Rawling & Maddox, & sweet pup Axle.
Matthew Buenafe
Groomsman
Matthew and Ross met in an Immunology class at Cal State Fullerton in 2004 as they each thought the other was the only other normal type guy in the whole class as they paired up with lab partners. They've been super close friends ever since and will now have been in each others wedding party. They share a mutual passion for sports, business, investing, personal development, entrepeneuriship, and family. Matthew currently resides in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA married to Maryjane, with daughter Emma and son Jameson.
Lorilee Scott
Bridesmaid
Lorilee & Kristy met years ago doing an online fitness group. Due to their shared love of helping others get healthy while working on their own healthy changes (as nurses & coaches), they immediately paired up as success partners to help each other as new entrepreneurs. They first met "in real life" at a leadership retreat in Utah & have remained partners in business (and life) ever since. Despite living in different countries, Lorilee & Kristy maintain their close friendship via text, video messaging, and team retreats. Lorilee currently lives in Calgary, Alberta with her three kiddos-Keenan, Kolby, & Anjali.
Ryan McCollum
Groomsman
Ryan is Ross's younger brother. They've spent their 35+ years competing in sports together and against one-another, rough-housing together, growing up together, and now supporting each other in their adult and family lives. They share interests in sports, namely football and basketball, and in classic cars. Ryan has been an incredible example of being a husband and father to Ross as he started that path 10 years ago, and Ross continuously admires and looks up to him for how amazing he has raised his children and led his house and family. Ryan currently resides in Buena Park, CA with his wife Angelee, and their son Brody, daughter Jade, and recent daughter Kyla.
Britni Perkins
Bridesmaid
Britni & Kristy met after being "set up" as friends by Britni's mom, Beth. Britni was new to Peoria, IL, so Kristy took her to a concert followed by billiards where they stayed out way too late building their instant friendship (just like her mama knew would happen). Britni & Kristy have remained close friends in spite of Kristy's travels across the country over the years with the two of them making their friendship a priority with trips to visit each other including beach trips, desert vacations, & surprise birthday parties. Britni currently lives in Peoria, IL with her daughter, Caeleigh.
Tony Armand
Groomsman
Tony and Ross met in approx 2006 while he was working for Houston's in Irvine, CA. They immediately bonded over their love for baseball, namely the Angels, and other sports. Tony easily convinced Ross to play men's baseball with him which they did together until he moved to DC. Tony also was like the first older brother to Ross (one he never really wanted LOL!) as Tony would always be hard on him, pushing him, harassing him, and giving him sound advice when they later lived together prior to Ross moving to DC. Tony currently resides in Orange, CA.
Savannah Patterson
Bridesmaid
Savannah & Kristy met as new transfers to southern Arizona through their love of personal & professional development. After learning of all the local wineries in Arizona, they made it a mission to try as many as possible before leaving the area-which they did rather successfully. Savannah was actually the very first person Kristy & Ross told of their engagement as they travelled through California down the Pacific Coast Highway. Savannah currently lives in Monterey, CA.
Che Harris
Groomsman
Che and Ross met in 2009 while working together at Woodmont Grill (Houston's) in Bethesda, MD. They were both relatively new transplants to DC and the Houston's store - Che from Memphis, TN. Their veteran skill and similar personalities immediately formed a great friendship and bond, and would eventually be roommates for a period of time. Che would become the 2nd older brother figure to Ross over his 7 years in DC, always lending an ear or sound advice in hard times, and always planting seeds of God's plan and faith in Ross's life to which he would later reconnect with his faith in TX. They share a mutual passion in losing football teams - Ross the Cardinals, Che the Bears, as well as other sports, music, golf, food, and travel. Che currently resides in Washington, DC with his wife Ebony.
Drew Humphreys
Groomsman
Drew and Ross met in approximately 2010 while working together at Woodmont Grill (Houston's) in Bethesda, MD. Drew was a relatively new transplant to the area from Florida, and his laid-back Florida vibe gelled with Ross's So-Cal vibe instantly. They also shared a mutual passion for sports, food, wine, investing, business, and personal-development as well that led to a long-term friendship including a period of time as roommates. They both continue to seek each other out on advice from sports picks, food picks, wine picks, to investing/business advice or recommendations and Ross trying to recruit Drew to Texas. Drew currently resides near Washington, DC.