Kisten is Kacee's younger sister and Maid of Honor. If you would have asked Kacee 15 years ago, there's no way she would have had Kisten in her wedding party, let alone her Maid of Honor. Growing up, their mom used to always tell them they would be best friends when they were older. Although they didn't believe her, that indeed did become true. Kacee and Kisten now don't go a single day without talking to each other. The two of them are as close as can be. It took many many years, but Kisten is now not only Kacee's little sister, but her best friend, and there's no one else she would rather have as her Maid of Honor.
Thomas Tarter - Best Man
Thomas is Christian's cousin and Best man. Thomas and Christian didn't truly get to know each other until their teenage years. Due to their similar personalities and age, Christian and Thomas formed a strong brotherly bond. When Thomas first met Kacee, she definitely was not a fan of him at all, but after a few apologies and many phone calls, Kacee and Thomas became just as close as Christian and Thomas. Some may even joke and say Thomas should be standing on Kacee's side rather than Christian's. The three of them together have a friendship like no other. Kacee and Christian are so excited to have Thomas as Christian's Best Man.
Kaylee Boothe - Bridesmaid
Kacee and Kaylee have been best friends since the very beginning. At just nine and twelve months old, a life long relationship between these two began. Kaylee standing next to Kacee as a bridesmaid has been one of Kacee's forever dreams. Kacee and Kaylee have been through absolutely everything together. Growing up, they were inseparable. That was up until they began school. Although they took separate paths during the early school ages, eventually college brought them back together as roommates. Through all the ups and downs in life, they have stood by each others sides. This is just one more time in their lives they will stand beside each other.
Lucas Donley - Groomsman
Lucas and Christian met while playing football at Wheeling Jesuit University. Although they only spent one semester together, a friendship between the two was formed. Christian and Lucas went their separate ways when they both left Wheeling Jesuit, but were quickly reunited when Lucas began working as a nurse in the emergency department. The two of them have remained friends and now Christian is honored to have Lucas as one of his groomsman.
Rylee Cotter - Bridesmaid
Rylee has been one of Kacee's longest friendships. Rylee and Kacee's relationship goes all the way back to when they were playing ten and under soccer for RVSC Wave. Kacee's dad ultimately convinced Rylee to play softball at this young age which prompted many years worth of travel tournaments and sleepovers together. The two of them became the closest of friends. Through all of life's tough decisions, difficult times, and ups and downs, Rylee and Kacee have always been there to support each other. We can all give Rylee and big hand of applause because she was ultimately the one who suggested Christian message Kacee in the beginning. Thanks to Rylee, the beautiful life Christian and Kacee have created all started because of Rylee. Kacee and Christian could not thank Rylee enough for that.
Ryan Cosner - Groomsman
Ryan and Christian became friends after working together at Foodland while in high school. Ryan and Christian have memories from the years they spent working together. Most people do not become friends outside of work, but the two of them did. They have supported each other from entry level jobs all the way up through Christian's graduation and now Ryan's "adult job." Christian can always depend on Ryan to come to Morgantown for a football game or just a weekend out. Ryan and Christian always have a good time together and Christian can't wait to celebrate with Ryan throughout this wedding season.
Brooke Vipperman - Bridesmaid
Brooke and Kacee were roommates their freshman year of college at Otterbein University. Moving out on your own for the first time is hard for just about anyone. It is even more difficult when you move to a school where you don't know a single person. Brooke and Kacee quickly realized they were the perfect match. The two of them have always said they would have never made it if they had to live with anyone else on their floor. Though Brooke and Kacee are very different, they have an extremely unique relationship. Leaving Brooke was defiantly the hardest part of leaving Otterbein when Kacee decided to transfer schools. Brooke and Christian also get along like best friends. Brooke will always be known as Christian's second wife. Brooke was a huge part of Kacee's life during one of the most difficult years Kacee has had. Kacee is so grateful for Brooke and the relationship they have maintained throughout the years. Kacee is so happy to have Brooke by her side once again.
Will Barnes - Groomsman
Will married Christian's sister Emily back in 2020. When Will joined the family, he was the perfect match. Him and Christian instantly hit it off. Their goofy personalities and their love for the outdoors went perfect together. Although Will and Emily live hundreds of miles away, Christian and Will have always kept in touch. When together, the two of them are constantly cracking jokes and making fun of Kacee and Emily. Kacee and Christian can not wait to see the beautiful family Will and Emily build, and hopefully someday live close enough to where they can get to spend much more time together!
Kaylee Wellborn - Bridesmaid
Kaylee and Kacee met while living upstairs from Kacee in their first apartment complex in Morgantown. As the dog loving person Kaylee is, when Kacee got Zuko, Kaylee became obsessed with him the moment she saw Zuko. One night, Kaylee was having a birthday party upstairs and Kacee was bored. Kacee went upstairs and the moment she stepped through the door, she was drinking out of Rae Dunn cups. This was the start of a life long relationship. Kacee and Kaylee have been through some of the most rough times together, but they have always stuck by each others sides. Many sleep overs and doggie play dates are what created some of the fondest memories for Kacee. Kaylee is one of the most kind, loving, and dramatic person Kacee has ever met, but she wouldn't change a thing about Kaylee or the relationship they have formed. Kacee can not wait for Kaylee to be by her side throughout this wedding process.
Matt Eichhorn - Groomsman
Matt is one of Christian's oldest friendships. Matt and Christian met playing football for the Vienna Wildcats. They went to school and played football together through sophomore year of high school. Ultimately, Matt ended up transferring schools, but their friendship remained. Matt and Christian have very similar personalities. The two of them together are cause for trouble. If the two of them are not making jokes at each other, Matt and Christian are planning the next deer they are going to kill or when they are going turkey hunting. Matt and Christian are always each others biggest supporters. Christian can't wait to have Matt support him and stand by his side throughout the wedding process.
Alyssa Gates - Bridesmaid
Alyssa and Kacee have been friends since they were twelve years old. The two of them met through softball. Softball created a bond between girls like no other, which is what happened with Kacee and Alyssa. Although Kacee and Alyssa were not always on the same softball teams, they always kept in touch. High school then brought original group of friends back together when Alyssa made the decision to transfer to PHS. Alyssa and Kacee have always been close, but over the past two to three years, they have become extremely close and more involved in each other lives than ever before. Alyssa has been such a big support in Kacee's life recently. Not only does Alyssa love having long phone calls or a fun night out with Kacee, but with Kacee's mom as well. Alyssa is like Mashawn's extra daughter in Parkersburg. Kacee couldn't be more thankful for that and the relationship Kacee and Alyssa have created over the years.
Timothy Shumway - Groomsman
Timothy is Christian's half brother. Although they did not know each other growing up, Timothy has always seen Christian as an older brother and a role model. Timothy never missed an opportunity to take a trip to West Virginia to watch Christian play football and he definitely never missed a trip to Florida when he knew Christian was going to be there. Though there is an age gap between these two brothers, they always find a way to have something in common. Timothy is often going to Christian for advice on football skills and fitness questions. More recently Timothy is considering following in Christian's footsteps and joining the military. Christian is proud of the man Timothy is shaping in to. Christian is happy to have Timothy as a groomsman in his and Kacee's wedding.
Josie Fratz - Bridesmaid
Josie came into Kacee's life a few years ago due to "the boys" becoming friends and figuring out that Kacee and Josie would be starting the same nursing classes together. In the beginning, Josie was very shy and definitely thought Kacee was insane, but Josie quickly became one of Kacee's closest friends. In just such a short amount of time, Josie and Kacee created so many amazing memories together including graduating nursing school, going to concerts, and being apart of Josie and Brady's wedding. Not only have Kacee and Christian watch as Josie and Brady grow in such an important part of their lives, but now they get to watch as they welcome their first baby boy into this world. Uncle Christian and Aunt Kacee can't wait to spoil that sweet baby! Josie and Brady have been such an asset to Kacee and Christian's lives and they couldn't be happier with the friendships they have built.
Brady Fratz - Groomsman
Brady and Christian met while attending WVU as Exercise Physiology majors. Within a very short amount of time, the two of them realized they had a very interesting amount of things in common. For example, a couple days after meeting, they ran into each other at the gym. Not too long after the encounter at the gym, Christian started his new job as an ED tech and Brady coincidentally was the tech assigned to train Christian. oh and just incase you didn't know, they are both medics in the army. Christian and Brady are also the reason Kacee and Josie became friends and graduated nursing school together. There were too many coincidences for the four of them to not become friends. At first, Christian and Kacee almost had to plan the wedding without Brady in the wedding party due to a deployment with the military, but thankfully due to a couple more of those coincidences, he is able to be apart of our big day!