Future Mr. & Mrs. Dykes
Wedding Party
Audra
Maid of Honor
Audra and Courtney have known each other since elementary school and have been the best of friends since. Growing up you could find the pair stuffing their faces with junk food and watching movies in Audra's basement during the cold months. During the summers the girls would be outside laying out by the pool jamming out to music. Audra has been the greatest friend to Courtney. Audra is married to Max and they have two beautiful children, Waylon and Hadley. The Berning family spends as much time as they can out doors. You can usually find them cruising around on four wheelers or having a good time on the water.
Jacob
Best Man
Made obvious by the title above, Jacob is the best man. He and I have known each other for quite some time now. My most memorable time with him was when he came and rescued me from the depths of Jackson Mississippi; it was quite an adventure. Jake has a wife, Regan, and two children, Kennedy and Kolyer, along with a few fur babies as well. Do you see?
Shaya
Bridesmaid
Shaya and Courtney originally bonded over a YouTube video, "I Can't Even." They watched it a ridiculous amount of times over one of the first of many family vacations in Branson, Mo. This sparked a great friendship between the two. Thankfully, it wouldn't be long before Shaya married Zachary, Courtney's oldest brother, and was stuck with them for life. The Charles family has one daughter, Charlotte, who brings a smile to everyone's face when she joins a room. You can find the family roaming antique stores, trying new things and foods, or simply finding ways to keep life fun and interesting in the great outdoors. Shaya always finds a way to make a simple thing a wonderful thing.
Blake
Groomsman
Blake and I also have known each other for quite sometime. My favorite trip I had with Blake was when he and I and others went to visit our buddy Tom (RIP) at Arlington National Cemetery. We have had some terrific times together that I will always look back on and be thankful for. He also recently had his company do some work on our new house and helped create a home we absolutely love. Blake has a wife, Cassie, and a son, Noah, with a daughter cooking in the oven (not literally) along with two fur babies. Do you see?
KateLyn
Bridesmaid
KD and Courtney have known each other since elementary school. However, it wasn't until college age that the two became best friends. The two worked many jobs together and always found a way to get the same shifts. KD is the life of any party she is invited to. If something crazy happens, she either is the one doing it or the master mind behind it. Most of KD's life she has either worked with dogs or babies, she just wants to show kindness and love. KD married Nick a little over 2 years ago and they just welcomed their beautiful baby ___, ____, a couple months ago.
Larry
Groomsman
Larry and I met during our walk to school one morning while in the 3rd grade. We had just moved into the neighborhood so I didn't know any of the kids running the streets in those days. Luckily Larry was one of the good guys and he took me in and we have been friends ever since. He is a good person to have in your corner and I am thankful for his friendship. Do you see?
Kassidy
Bridesmaid
Kassidy and Courtney met in 2018 during their first year working at Black Elementary. Kassidy is the "I'll fight who I have to fight" kind of personality, although she's never even been in a fight. She enjoys getting out and having a few drinks while playing games. She is another "life of the party" kind of lady. She gets Courtney to get out and enjoy the night life. She recently started her first year as a teacher. Spreading love, kindness and respect is what she is about.
Nicholas
Groomsman
Nick (or Trick Nicky as most know him) and I have also known each other for a longtime. Nick is my main golfing bro (he probably will never beat me again) and someone I expect to always keep things interesting. We have many fond memories together as well that I will always remember. Do you see?