Abby and I became friends through nursing school at ICC! We became fast friends through late night studying and relating to everything that came with school. We have been best friends since and have gone through many phases of life together already!

Alli is JC’s older sister & the big sister I never had. Alli and I have gotten so close, and we are so thankful for what she means to us! JC has learned so much over the years from Alli and feels so blessed to have her as his big sister.

Karsen is my bonus little sister! She never fails to make everyone around her laugh. I am is so thankful for her, and I can’t wait to have her stand by me on our wedding day!

Madison is my bonus little sister as well! We met when Madison was only 8 years old, and it has been such a joy to watch her grow up!

Emma Rose is my little cousin & has grown to be one of my best friends. As little girls, it used to drive me crazy that she would follow me around but now I am so thankful for her friendship (& her honesty)!!

Preslee is my “baby” cousin. I carried Preslee around on my hip from the day she came home from the hospital. Preslee nicknamed JC “John Circus” from the first time they met, and we love her so much!

Bailey and I became friends through Instagram before we started school at ICC! We become roommates in our 2nd semester, and it was so much fun living with my best friend!! She is such a light everywhere she goes!!

Natalie and I met at ICC through A&P class. Once we finally had a conversation, we were inseparable as we studied through class together (sometimes even in the dorm laundry room). We have some of the funniest memories together.

Taylor and I were fast friends through work at Starkville Urology. Though we’ve only been friends since February 2024, we are both asked often if we’ve been friends for our whole lives because of how close we have become.

Madison is JC’s older cousin! She welcomed me into the family with open arms from the first time we met, and I am so thankful for her friendship!

Lexie is JC’s older cousin and is such a good friend to me. Lexie and I hit it off from the very start, and JC is so thankful for the memories he and Lexie have together as kids!

Jacie is JC’s younger cousin! JC says he was always trying to take care of Jacie when they were kids, and nothing has changed as they’ve gotten older. Jacie has been such an encourager to me since we met, and I’m so blessed by her friendship.

From growing up together, working together, duck hunting trips, and so much more, Luke will always be one of JC's best friends. JC says Luke is the true definition of what you look for in a best man and is always JC's first phone call when he needs someone, even if he does fly by the seat of his pants most of the time.

Chandler is my little brother and is the best a sister could ask for. He started calling JC his brother-in-law weeks before we ever started dating, so I guess he just knew this wedding would happen one day. Chandler and JC are so similar in how kind and thoughtful they are, and I am so blessed to have Chan as my "baby brother."

Seth and JC knew each other from a young age but became good friends in high school through sports. Seth is such a loyal friend to JC, and JC couldn’t be more thankful to call him one of his best friends!

Although JC and Foster cheer for rival teams, one place they do agree is on the golf course. They haven't known each other long, but JC says they have grown close over the years and knows Foster will be a lifelong friend. JC says Foster will always be his scramble partner.

Jared is known to be the goofy one of the group, always doing something to make everyone around him laugh. JC and Jared really hit it off during their time playing baseball. All of the stories involving Jared will have you in tears from laughter, and we know he will help make our wedding day special.

Starting at Mantachie Head Start, JC and Mason have always been like brothers. JC spent many weekends at the Johnson house and as they got older, they played basketball together, too. Even today, JC and Mason have a brotherly bond.

Chad Allon and JC have been friends from the early days of little league baseball and all through high school. Even though Chad Allon and JC are very different in height, they both want to help people, so much so that Chad Allon has talked JC into getting life insurance.

Carson, also known as Worm, is a childhood friend to JC. They spent many years as "partners" on the basketball court, and now both drive school buses. When times are tough, JC says you can always count on Worm to have your back.

Jonathan and JC were friends all during school at Mantachie, but their friendship grew even more when they were at Mississippi State together. JC spent many Sundays watching NFL games at Jonathan's house and went on many trips to China Garden too. Some people even say JC and Jonathan might even be twins.

From hunting, riding four-wheelers, and lots of weekends spent, Dylan and JC have many memories together. They played basketball together in their high school days and now enjoy sitting around reminiscing on their glory days. Dylan is a great friend to JC, and we are excited to have him be apart of our wedding.

Referred to as "Ol' Son," Cade has always been like a younger brother to JC. They played a year of basketball together, spent several years riding 4 wheelers together, and worked at Sam's Town Market together. JC and Cade have many memories together from all of the nights spent at "The Bennett House."

David and JC have always considered themselves "Shiloh Boys." They've grown up just down the road from each other and gone to church together every Sunday. JC says David is one of the most loyal guys you would ever meet and is always just a phone call away.

Briley is my younger cousin & is such a joy to be around! He is so kind and loves all things baseball and karate! We are so excited to have him stand by our side on the big day!

Milo is my younger cousin, and he is the bravest little boy you will ever meet! He is so thoughtful and goes out of his way to make your day any chance he gets! We are so thankful he will be guarding the rings on wedding day!

Sadie is our niece and truly one of our most favorite people in the world. She is the happiest little girl, and we have been so blessed to be her Uncle Curt and Lulu. We are so excited to see her run down the aisle with her basket full of candy on wedding day!

Hunter is Addie's older "bonus" brother and loves to make people laugh. He will be driving a golf cart around on wedding day helping people get where they need to go, and he is always willing to help anywhere he is needed!

Brody is Addie's younger "bonus" brother and is the funniest kid you would ever meet. He loves all sports and video games, and we are so thankful he is apart of our wedding day!

Tim is married to JC's sister and is the best brother-in-law a guy could ask for. JC and Tim have bonded over their love of hunting, and JC is so thankful Tim takes care of his sister and niece. We are blessed to have him in our family.

Although Ellis was a grade above JC in school, he is the true definition of a "call me if you need anything" friend. Whether JC's 4- wheeler broke down or his truck got stuck, he could always depend on Ellis to be there to help him.

From the early days at Mantachie Elementary with Mrs. Angie and Mrs. Christy, JC and Collin were almost "forced" to be friends. However, as they have gotten older they have chosen to remain friends. Collin is a loyal friend to JC, and we are glad he is apart of our day!