Chiraag Bhakta - Officiant
Chiraag and Grace have been close friends since meeting in middle school on the school bus. He, Kelsey, Alyssa, and Grace became a quick friend group that lasted through high school, college, and adulthood. Chiraag and Lee met once the bride and groom became a couple. The two of them became fast friends separately from Grace, and despite Chiraag living in India for the past two years have grown even closer.
Kelsey Everett-Usry - Maid of Honor
Kelsey and Grace met during middle school and stayed extremely close the entire 13 years since. She is the sweetest, most giving soul, and there was no one more fitting for the role of maid of honor.
Garrett Childress - Best Man
Garrett and Lee have known each other since they were 7 years old. In the following 15 years, they became best friends and have been there for each other through every minor and major event in their lives.
Hannah Knight - Bridesmaid
Hannah is the sister of the groom and has always welcomed Grace with open arms into the family. They managed to become close friends apart from Lee, and she was an easy choice for bridesmaid.
Tristan Tew - Groomsman
Tristan and Lee have been friends since the Cross Country days all the way back in middle school. Unlike the running, they've continued to stay great friends all the way through to today.
Alyssa Davenport - Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Grace have been inseparable since high school. She, Kelsey, and Grace were always doing everything together. Alyssa always makes herself available for her friends no matter the time or if they just need a listening ear. She was an obvious choice for bridesmaid.
Jacey Callender - Bridesmaid
Jacey and Grace met at a mutual serving job during high school and kept in touch despite going to different colleges. Jacey has always been the largest supporter of Lee and Grace and she had to be a bridesmaid to see this special day.
Marc Nguyen - Groomsman
Marc hired Lee as a server over 6 years ago, but they broke out of the typical boss/employee relationship very quickly. Through that time they've become very close friends and enjoy taking impromptu trips together.
Dottie Higgs - Bridesmaid
Dottie and Grace have been joined at the hip since childhood not just through blood relations. They were best friends and she, Grace, and Atticus were always off getting into something at their grandparents’ house every summer and holiday. When they were older, they found that distance didn’t matter because they always fell right back into old habits updating on various life events and sharing their love of books. Dottie will always be the first that Grace calls for any family function, and she was an easy pick for bridesmaid.
Ridge Usry - Groomsman
Despite only meeting a few years ago, Ridge and Lee became close rather quickly. Their similar interests in all things "nerd culture" helped to cultivate a familial type of relationship they both cherish today.
Addison Black - Groomsperson
Addison and Lee have known each other since the middle school days. They followed similar career paths both graduating from the Engineering School at Mississippi State. Through their decade long friendship, they have shared similar humors, love for games, and friends. It was even easier to stay connected once they both moved back to Flowood, and they continue to be a cherished friend to this day.
Yuki - Honorary Bridesmaid
Honey - Honorary Bridesmaid