Arianna & Brandon
Wedding Party
Erica Cook
Matron of Honor
Erica is my sister, she has been with me since the very beginning. She flew all the way to China with my mom to adopt me and has been there for me ever since. If I ever need words of wisdom or advice, she is the person I turn to. She inspired me from a young age to become a smart, driven, and successful woman. Fun Fact: Her sons are the ring bearers!
Nate Dubbs
Best Man
Nate has been one of my closest friends since we first met in college. He is kind, intelligent, hilarious, and hardworking. Instantly we clicked - he was similar to me in all the ways that mattered but the polar opposite in the ways that create the best relationships. He was the introvert, I was the extrovert, and somehow we create the perfect team. Fun Fact: Nate is engaged to Analee, a bridesmaid!
Rachel Ashworth
Maid of Honor
Rachel has been my best friend since our sophomore year of high school. Rachel is my soul sister and no matter where life takes us I know we always have each other. She is one of the first people I call in any situation and just within a few minutes of talking to her I believe everything will be alright again. Fun Fact: She is a high school history teacher!
Bailey Barnes
Groomsman
Bailey has been my friend for as long as I can remember - at least since we were 5 years old. He's always been there for me through every stage of my life, from random shenanigans at my family's garage after school to playing endless hours of video games together, as well as cheering me through every big step I've made along the way. Fun Fact: Bailey was in Cub Scouts with me!
Janie Langston
Bridesmaid
Janie is my cousin, but when we were kids we were so attached at the hip we were practically the same person. Janie was my first-ever best friend and taught me what it means to be a true girl-friend. She is the effortless cool girl I will always strive to be. Fun Fact: She is my only girl cousin on my mom's side!
Fernando Bautista
Groomsman
Fernando and I met in high school and struggled through the new world of Calc 1, 2, and 3 as well as Physics 1 and 2 - the fundamentals of any engineering degree. Fernando would be described by anyone who meets him as a giver - willing to sacrifice his time and effort to make anyone else's struggles go away. Fun Fact: Fernando just graduated with a degree in biomedical engineering!
Leighann Murray
Bridesmaid
Leighann and I met at college orientation and we have been best friends ever since. Leighann made my college life feel like a movie filled with true friendship and fun adventures. She is one of the funniest and most genuine people I know. Fun Fact: We were roommates for two years!
Caleb Brewer
Groomsman
Caleb is a great man who carries some of my favorite college memories. He's always down for a good time and has motivated me to make the most out of every moment. Caleb and Nate were the next-door roomies to Fernando and I during our Freshman year! Fun Fact: Caleb has recently taken up woodturning!
Caroline Coats
Bridesmaid
Caroline and I became friends through working at the same restaurant together. We bonded through hours of singing along to Pandora playlists and laughing harder than ever thought possible, she is someone you can be truly carefree with. We have traveled to four state in counting together! Fun Fact: She has a cat named Buttercup!
Keith Parker
Groomsman
Keith and I met in community college, following the same degree path all the way to graduation! Keith is not only a talented engineer, but a wonderful friend who shares many of the same passions and hobbies as I. We've worked on cars together, coded Arduino together, and spent many long nights studying for tests we were doomed to fail. Fun Fact: Keith and I both have mustangs!
Analee Wyand
Bridesmaid
Analee and I met through our significant others. When I first met Analee I instantly wanted to become her best friend after getting to experience the warmth and positivity she exudes. She is one of those people you can have a great time with no matter the occasion. Fun Fact: Her middle name is Sunshine, just like her!
Michael Digruccio
Groomsman
Michael was the motivation I needed to make it successfully through college. He's the best engineer I know, an incredibly talented artist, and yet still manages to be a humble, understanding, and fun person to be around. Many long nights were spent together on Discord through the pandemic - sometimes on schoolwork but mostly just keeping ourselves sane. Fun Fact: Michael is working on the NASA Mars rover return mission!
Sophia DeBord
Bridesmaid
Sophia and I have been best friends since middle school, my longest friendship ever. Her never failing friendship has been a source of stability and comfort that I will forever be grateful for. I have always admired the kindness she shows to everyone she meets. Fun Fact: We saw One Direction and Harry Styles in concert together!
Will Puckett
Groomsman
Will is the southern friend I've always needed - dependable, honest, and able to fix anything! He's the kind of person you can call at midnight stuck on the side of the road and he'd come to help. We've spent countless hours together working on vehicles we probably shouldn't have bought in the first place, but our terrible investments have made more than enough memories to make up for it. Fun Fact: Will is dating Alissa, a bridesmaid!
Alissa Childress
Bridesmaid
Alissa and I met through our Social Work classes at NC State. I truly accredit her for pushing me through my college coursework and getting me to the finish line. She is the person that lights up any room she walks into and is the life of any party. Fun Fact: This is Alissa’s 4th time being a bridesmaid!
Jeremiah and Ethan Cook
Ring Bearer
Jeremiah and Ethan are our nephews. We are extremely biased but we consider them to be the cutest and sweetest boys in the world. They have brought so much joy and laughter to our family, we are truly blessed to be their aunt and uncle! Fun Fact: Jeremiah will be 5 years old and Ethan will be 2 and a half years old at the wedding!
Audrey Bjorling
Flower Girl
Audrey is the daughter of Arianna’s late cousin, Trevor Bjorling. Audrey is the perfect mix of sassy and sweet. Her humor, contagious laugh, and toothy grin is a sweet reminder of Trevor everyday. Fun Fact: Audrey was the first child Arianna ever babysat!
Keith DeBord
Officiant
Keith DeBord is the former pastor of Amelia Christian Church in Clayton, NC. He is also the father of Arianna’s childhood friend and bridesmaid, Sophia DeBord. Mr. DeBord is one the kindest people you will ever meet and we are honored to have him officiating our special day! Fun Fact: Mr. DeBord retired from preaching in 2020, but is making a special exception for Arianna and Brandon!