Laura & David
Wedding Party
Meghan Williams
Matron of Honor
Meghan has been part of my life since her and Jack started dating when I was in the 5th grade (she continues to refresh the picture of my awkward middle school phase every year for my birthday...if you know you know), but I love this girl with all my heart. She is truly the sister that my mom never birthed, but has been in our family for so long I only look at her as that (thank goodness that's not the case bc this would be a lot more weird). She has been my mentor and confident through a lot of huge stages in life. Our wedding day wouldn't be complete without her standing by my side, as she has been a monumental part of helping me turn into the person that I am today. I love you sister!
Alli Kirk
Maid of Honor
Alli has been in my life since freshman year of college at Bridgewater, which I can't believe was 9 years ago. She is another person that has been a part of so many intricate growing phases in my life. Through the 9 years of our friendship, we have always been on the same page as far as how we think and look at life. I am immensely thankful for the genuine and real friendship that I have with her. She is kind, supportive, confident, hilarious, and never fails to call me out when I need a brake check. I couldn't be anymore excited for her to stand beside me on our wedding day as my Maid of Honor.
Tori Capuano
Bridesmaid
Tori and I stumbled into our friendship during my Sophomore year at Bridgewater (when I say stumble, I mean that quite literally). 7 years later, we have maintained a friendship through long distance. Not only a state to state long distance, but I'm talking different time zones in Spain long distance. Even through all of those challenges that made it difficult to stay in touch, we have remained besties. Tori is one of the only people that can tell a story after it actually happened, and make it sound funny. She is the life of the party type of girl who I can always have fun with, but also have real conversations with at 12am about life. People basically thought she was my girlfriend in college, because we would go home on breaks with each other during our single days.
Damé Hill
Bridesmaid
Dame and I met from a mutual friend, who let me know she was looking for a roommate. Long story short, Dame and I became roommates which turned into best friends 4 years later. Dame is one of the most giving and caring people that I know. She is the friend that is ready to drop everything to talk you through a life crisis or lend a helping hand. She will send you flowers if you are having a bad day or decorate your entire apartment for your birthday, just to name a few examples. Dame is the storybook friend that always goes out of her way to make you feel special and leave an imprint on your life and heart forever. She has been a part of David and I's relationship from the beginning and is probably the reason we are together. She is technically a bridesmaid for both me and David lol.
Maggie Pollard
Bridesmaid
Maggie is another Bridgewater College galll, who was part of the equestrian team. My senior year is the year we got a lot closer (naturally my last year), which then blossomed into a friendship for a lifetime. Even though Maggie and I don't talk every day, she is my go-to travel buddy and we have a mutual friendship where we can call to just catch up about random things or on the opposite end of things if we are going through something where we need someone to lean on. She has been the friend that has kept me grounded. Through years of long distance, she has never failed to be there for me.
Sierra Hauler
Bridesmaid
Sierra and I have been friends/sister friends since she was in the 5th grade and I was in the 8th grade. We have been through awkward stages of middle school to adulting together. We spent almost every day together during our school age years and quickly became a part of each other's families. Her grandparents are basically my third set of grandparents. Most of my memories with Sierra include our competitive horseback riding days. There aren't many people that I have stayed close with friend my childhood, but Sierra has always made such a huge effort to stay in my life, whether or not we only see each other once a year. She knows me inside and out & still loves me after all these years, so that's a win in my book.
Elizabeth Meyers
Bridesmaid
Elizabeth is the little sister that I never had and my actual cousin. Growing up, we were pretty much inseparable. It's been amazing watching her grow up into the amazing human she is today. She is calm, collected, and a real natural beauty (inside and out). I had the honor of getting to stand beside her on her wedding day a couple years ago. Even though she is younger than me, she has always been an inspiration of mine due to her hard working and dedicated nature. There is no question that she will be standing beside me on my wedding day, probably keeping me from going insane and being stressed.
Lydia Williams
Bridesmaid
Even though Lydia and I both grew up/rode horses in Richmond, we didn't actually meet until we both went to Bridgewater College circa 2012. Due to Lydia's outgoing personality, we met and became friends right away. Lydia is the person that is literally nice to everyone she meets and always makes you laugh. Through out our time at Bridgewater together, things definitely stayed far beyond boring. Lydia ended up leaving mid Sophomore year due to a major change, which was probably a good thing due to us getting in a little too much trouble together. Recently, Lydia got married and became a Williams - so we are basically officially sisters now. Even though we have been long distance friends, we have stayed close and never miss a beat when we talk or hang out.
Alex Molieri
Bridesmaid
Alex and I's friendship started in Virginia post college graduation in 2016. We were both in the situation of not knowing what it's like to make friends post graduation. Very quickly, we started spending a lot of time together, connected off of our mutual hate of the "adult" world - spin classes, lots of coffee, and chillin on the couch became a ritual every week. She is a friend that was there for me in challenging times (even offered for me to come be a dependent with her and AJ in Cali lol). She supported me and always wanted the best for me. She was one who pushed me to always choose happiness, & I wouldn't be in this very place in life without her. Even though we don't get to be in person together a lot, when we are reunited, not a single thing has changed.
Bre Rogers
Bridesmaid
I met Bre through my days of managing the gym. The first day I met her, we literally talked for like 2 hours. Long conversations led to working out together, going out, then the rest was history. Bre is one of the kindest and non judgemental souls I've ever met. She doesn't know a stranger and can talk to anyone (hence our friendship). She has never said no to a night downtown, a coffee date, or even going to the grocery store together because we hated going alone. Throughout our friendship she has shown me constant love and support. I'm very lucky to have a friend like Bre in my life.
Marina Lawrence
Bridesmaid
Marina and I became besties pretty instantly after I first moved to Pensacola. She lured me over to hang out with her for the first time with her baby golden retriever. Marina's contagious and upbeat attitude helped bring me out of my shell after moving to a new place. She showed me what it's like to be unapologetically yourself and to always fight for what you deserve in life. Sadly she left me because of her super cool career as a female Coast Guard pilot, but we have always stayed close and in touch!
Haley Carroll
Bridesmaid
Haley and I met through the gym that we both worked at. What began as a coworker relationship, blossomed into tons of coffee, brunch, spin classes, and drink dates. Haley is the friend that will always go above and beyond to help you out and also keep you trendy. In the short time that we have become besties, we have become close enough to the point that we always give each other a hard time (out of love, of course). Even though we joke around a lot, she is always one to be my biggest fan and constantly shows me support. Through out the wedding process, she has helped me during my panic moments and figuring out solutions for everything. I am so lucky that Pensacola brought us together, because now she is stuck with me for life.
Dani Williams
Junior Bridesmaid
Dani is my first not so baby, baby niece. For those of you that know me well, know that I love my brothers will all my heart, but I didn't know how much I could love a human until this little girl came into my life. She is smart, caring, and a fun little girl. Our wedding day wouldn't be complete without her being in it. She is going to kill it as her first time graduating to being a Junior Bridesmaid and will definitely be the prettiest girl you see all day.
Lennon Williams
Flower Girl
Lennon is niece number #2 and Jack & Meghan's second little girl. Lennon is the niece that will help you do anything and definitely keep you busy. She is so sweet and happens to love David probably more than me. Catch her on the dance floor making friends and stealing your man.
Caroline Williams
Honorary Flower Girl
My third niece, Caroline, came along in May of 2021. When Eric and Rebekah told us they were having a girl, it was an emotional day for all of us. Although Cari Jo is too tiny to walk down the isle, she will still be a flower girl on the side lines.
Andrew Soto
Best Man
Andy and I met through a commissioning program out in San Diego. We were just two dudes going through the program until that one Padres game. Since then, pretty much every weekend, we would go to sidecar (local dive bar) to crush some PBRs, and more baseball games. Andy's kind of person that would have your back no matter what. He is one of the most loyal people I know and I couldn't be happier to have him standing by my side on the day.
Eric Williams
Groomsman
Eric is my older brother by 7 years. Eric has always been the more laid back and hilarious one liner in the family. He has one of the biggest hearts out of anyone that I've ever met. Those that are able to get close with him know that when he lets you in, there is nothing that he won't do for you. He is the brother or friend that would book a flight in an instant if there was something that I needed him for. Basically I am one of the luckiest girls ever, because I have two brothers that have always been there for me and such a huge part in my life. I know the minute that I see them on my wedding day we are all going to be in tears.
Jack Williams
Groomsman
Jack is my oldest brother by 10 years. I remember growing up, Jack was always there and attentive to me - making sure he was the best big brother he could be. He is the person that is there for everyone in our family, our absolute rock. Jack is the brother that gives you the cold hard truth that you might not want to hear, but you need to hear. He keeps people accountable and pulls out the best in them and has specifically been the push that I always needed in my life. Jack is willing to help anyone and everyone. I have always looked as Jack as my inspiration of who I want to be - he doesn't know a stranger, he is always a party, and the hardest worker that I know. Catch me and my brothers crying with each other at the wedding.
Matt McLean
Groomsman
Matt and I met in college through NROTC. We graduated together, went through TBS, flight school together. He is a type of friend that can be serious and give good advices, but also can be a life of a party. Even though he is in San Diego right now, I am excited to be stationed together again.
Jack Fowler
Groomsman
Jack and David have been friends since the beginning of their training to become Marine Corps Officers. Luckily he ended up in Pensacola for flight school too. Jack is the friend that is the literal life of the party. He is the friend in the friend group that makes sure everyone stays fun and social (and drunk). Aka the friend we all want and need. I (Laura) remember when he followed me on Instagram before David and I were official. Not only is Jack fun, but he is a genuine friend who is always willing to help us move or in anyway that he can in general. Him and his wife Rachel are extremely special to us and we are excited to be reunited again at the same duty station in the future.
Joseph DuVerney
Groomsman
Joe was actually Laura's friend first from the gym. When I came into the picture, Laura pretty much became old news. I remember talking to Joe on the phone once and he was salty I didn't introduce him & David sooner because they are long lost besties - Laura When I first started flight school, Joe would use Laura's gym blackboard to teach me how the pattern works and we would go through radio calls with each other. 2 years later, we still send each other random shiny boot pictures and talk about flights.
Payton Ketterman
Groomsman
Payton and I first met when we were stationed in Iwakuni. We got closer through trips to Osaka, and countless trips to CoCos. But, we didn't get really close till we were both in San Diego. He's been there with me since day one of my officer career and he claims that he's my number one fan / cheerleader. He's kind of person who I can turn to when things get hard and will always have answers for me. And always a good one too.
Jimi Banda
Groomsman
Jimi and I met when we were stationed in MCAS Iwakuni. We worked in the same work center. He was my boss, my friend and a good mentor. Whenever I have any questions or problems, I would reach out to him for answers or guidance. I can always count on him to give me good advices.
Kyle Lattanzi
Groomsman
I first met Kyle when I was helping Jack move. After that we were in the same squadrons for our primary and advanced training. We were form partners, on wing partners and finally we wing'd together. We spent countless hours together studying and flight planning. Even though he is on the other side of the country and busy with work, he still finds time to keep me posted and talk about work. TOAD. 2.