Mamie is the cousin of Cori! Mamie and Cori have done several trips together from Tennessee, roadtripping from Boston to St. Louis to Europe. Mamie has supported Cori in her endeavors, wild dreams, and crazy ideas! Mamie is forever grateful to have grown up with Mamie as not only her cousin, but more like a sister. Mamie has pushed Cori to open her mind to different ideas and possibilities of what life can look like for a girl who grew up in a small town. Mamie is one of Cori's biggest inspirations!
Jeri Nichols - Bridesmaid
Jeri and Cori actually met through Cori's dad, Anthony, when Jeri and Anthony worked together. Jeri then persuaded Cori to come work with her at the State of Missouri. Where Jeri looked out for Cori like a big sister. Cori will be forever grateful to Jeri for the amount of times Jeri looked out for her. Jeri is an amazing mother to her son!
Heather Rios - Bridesmaid
Heather and Cori were roommates all four years in college! Heather is one of the few people who knows what it is like to actually live with Cori! Heather has been someone that helps keep Cori grounded in her faith. Cori and Heather have been through some major life events together such as, college, Heather getting engaged and married, etc. Even though they may live 15 hours away they talk almost every day through snaps and polos. Heather is married to her husband Manny and they have one child.
Kamdyn Thomlinson - Bridesmaid
Kamdyn is Joel's eldest niece. Kamdyn is a sweet young lady who is easy to talk with and is very wise. Cori cannot wait to make more memories with her!
KK Johnson - Bridesmaid
KK and Cori have known each other for a couple of years now! KK has become a fast friend to both Joel and Cori with her bubbly, fun, and care free personality. KK and Cori have had many great conversations about faith, life, friends, family, and almost anything else you can think of.
Hunter Dement - Best Man
Hunter and Joel have been best friends since senior year of high school. Of course they bonded over their video game Monster Hunter. Hunter is married to his high school sweet heart Kodie, and they have two children.
Chris Battles - Groomsman
Chris is Joel's oldest brother. Chris is married to Amy and they have three children. Chris is the youth pastor at his church and enjoys running the outdoor program for boys and teens. Chris is extremely dedicated to his family and faith, and sets a great example of how a husband, father, and man should be!
Derek Webster - Groomsman
Derek and Joel have been friends since Senior year high school! Joel and Derek have bonded over Monster
Hunter! Derek is adventerous and eccentric!
Brenden Battles - Groomsman
Brenden is Joel's youngest brother. Growing up, Joel and Brendan were constantly bickering and fighting! As they matured, they try to find common grounds to bond over, such as golf. Brendan is a strong-willed, outgoing man, for which Joel has the utmost respect for!
Koty Thomlinson - Groomsman
Koty is Joel's brother-in-law. Koty is married to Joel's sister, Erika. Koty has been apart of Kamdyn's life since she was about a year old, and officially adopted her at 16. He has been the father he could be for her, and Joel believes there can be none better!
Brady Odom - Groomsman
Joel met Brady through Cori. Cori has known Brady since he was a young teen. Brady and Joel have gotten closer in the last year and have been good friends.