Erica & Michael

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Powhatan, VA
93 Days To Go!

Erica & Michael

Monday, October 20, 2025 • Powhatan, VA
93 Days To Go!

Wedding Party

Jessica Dotson
Jessica Dotson - Maid of Honor
Erica is thrilled to have her older sister by her side, supporting her at the altar. The bond they share is filled with so much history that it's impossible to capture in just a few words. Erica knows she can always count on her sister, who is dependable and generous, no matter the circumstances. Having been Jessica's maid of honor in 2016, Erica is excited to return the favor and share this special occasion together once more.
Krista Hotchkiss
Krista Hotchkiss - Bridesmaid
When Erica started her first job at Shoe Dept. in 2016, she never imagined she’d meet a lifelong friend—but that’s exactly what happened with Krista. The two have been best friends ever since, sharing countless adventures over the years. They bond over their love of fashion, aesthetics, and everything pink.
Eve Rogers
Eve Rogers - Bridesmaid
Dungeons & Dragons introduced Erica to many new people, and Eve was no exception. As the only other newcomer to the group, the two quickly became fast friends. Since then, they’ve attended Ren Faires and numerous other events together. Their Snapchat streak has lasted over two years and is still going strong!
Lexi Smith
Lexi Smith - Bridesmaid
Erica met Lexi when she joined her first Dungeons & Dragons group, and they clicked instantly. Their shared love of animals—especially dogs—brought them even closer. From the countless rides Lexi has given Erica to and from DnD sessions to the spontaneous side quests along the way.
Josh Cushing
Josh Cushing - Best Man
Best Man-Michael met Josh back when they were both middle schoolers attending the same Private School in Caramel Church, Virginia. After finding out they both lived in the same small town in Caroline County, the two became fast friends, with Michael spending countless hours and weekends with Josh and his family. While life hasn't always taken them to the same places, Josh and Michael have been as close as brothers ever since, and Michael is lucky to have such a close friend as his best man.
John Carlson
John Carlson - Officiant and Groomsman
Michael and John met shortly after Michael graduated in 2017 as part of a tabletop gaming group. John's warm personality and generosity swiftly won him a place as one of Michael's closer friends. Entire summer afternoons were whiled away between Michael and John in the company of a few other friends, and Michael is lucky to count John among his oldest, closest, and most reliable friends.
Edwin Torres
Edwin Torres - Groomsman
A friend of Michael for almost as long as John, Edwin and Michael shared a great deal of adventures, from being drinking buddies, to Edwin helping Michael during two separate moves in Maryland, to going on the S.S. Neverender cruise together. The two have had their occasional differences, but theirs is a friendship that has weathered many storms, and will weather many more to come.
Bryce Nicholson
Bryce Nicholson - Groomsman
The oldest of Michael's cousins, Bryce was born around the time Michael turned 8. At a young age, Bryce's parents wanted Michael to be a big part of his life, and Michael has been an eager participant. At a younger age, Michael helped watch Bryce, but as the two grew older, the kinship became more like that of brothers. Even when the two spend months apart, they can pick up a conversation as if they had only been apart for weeks.
Garrett Nicholson
Garrett Nicholson - Groomsman
The youngest of Michael's cousins, Garrett became a great addition to Byce and Michael's hangouts at an early age. Garrett came after Bryce but became just as close with Michael, and much like Bryce, they share many treasured memories of growing up and hanging out together. While Bryce and Michael give Garrett a hard time for being the youngest, its all in good fun, and the three share a close bond.