Wedding Party

Deanna Helton

Bride

Rodney Lofton

Groom

Shelly O’Grattan

Matron of Honor

Shelly Mae (the nickname Deanna gave her that only Deanna can call her) and Deanna have worked together for many years. They grew in a closer friendship the more they worked together and also when they opened parades together at Magic Kingdom. Shelly Mae is a Performer, Sub Captain, Dispatcher, and Driver at Disney. She is also getting her Bachelors Degree in Graphic Design. She always keeps a level head with Deanna when Deanna is freaking out and talks her through things. She is such a good listener and is always there for Deanna.

Gary Samms

Best Man

Gary and Rodney met at Walt Disney World, at The Festival of the Lion King show.Noticing each others energy for performing, while also both being very anti drama in both work, and in the world, quickly became friends rather than just coworkers. Grabbing drinks after a long day or work, getting in tons of time gaming (Rodney is slightly better), and all around hanging out talking nerd stuff and life. Gary is a slightly older brother Rodney never had.

Brittney Bleikamp

Bridesmaid

Brit and Deanna have known each other for years with work and met at Magic Kingdom. They became very close the more and more they worked together and were part of opening teams at Magic Kingdom! Brit is a Statused Captain, Dispatcher, Driver, and Performer at Disney. She is getting her Business Masters Degree with Project Management concentration. They enjoy their time of drinking wine, Mai Tais, and just hanging out!

Christopher Mckie

Groomsman

Rodney moved to Orlando the summer or 2002, and Christopher has been a great friend in his life for a majority of that time since. They met working at the Jaws attraction, at Universal Studios Florida, in 2005. Since then, they've worked together on numerous projects within the company, and had many adventures in life. A diehard Florida Gator fan, and an old soul at heart. Anyone who knows these two, in Orlando, will attest you rarely see them far apart.

Emily Murphy

Bridesmaid

Emily was also from the dance studio, just like her sister Audrey. Only difference was that Deanna didn’t teach her dance, she was Deanna’s assistant in dance classes. Emily’s family and Deanna’s were very close and always see each other through the years. Emily lives in Illinois and is Special Education teacher emphasizing in Behavior.

Taylor Tutt

Groomsman

Stupid talented, ridiculously humble, insanely funny, and an all around hell of a guy. Put those together and you get Taylor. Rodney and Taylor have shared numerous shows and stages around Orlando, and the entertainment industry is much better for having him in it. Even more importantly, Rodney's life has been better with him being in it as well. They both lead busy lives (thus is the industry), but, when the moments arise to get together and relax, nothing but good times insue!

Audrey Murphy

Bridesmaid

Deanna taught Audrey dance classes so Deanna has known Audrey since she a very little girl. Audrey’s family and Deanna’s have been very close ever since with her sister, Emily, who is also in the wedding as well. From recitals to Disney vacations to graduations, they were always around Deanna’s family and wouldn’t have it any other way. Audrey is attending Millikin University with a Bachelors of Arts in Stage Management.

Mark Wagner

Groomsman

You ever had one of those friends that just showed up and never went away since they make youu laugh? (J/K) Mark and Rodney have been working together for years throughout Orlando live entertainment. Sharing different stages has always been a blast with Mark, and getting to know each other in the real world has been even better. Whether it's dancing on stilts, talking about how great the Eagles are (he's a Cowboys fan), or catching up on life, it's always guaranteed to be a good time.