Kyra & Dylan

December 14, 2024 • Picayune, MS

Kyra & Dylan

December 14, 2024 • Picayune, MS

Wedding Party

Julia Smiley
Julia Smiley - Maid of Honor
Julia is Kyra's immediate younger sister. They have been partners in crime since Julia was born and even attended Belhaven University together. She was the obvious choice for maid of honor because out of all the people in the world who Kyra knows - Julia's opinion matters the most! Julia is pursuing her Master of Science in Sport Management.
Kelsey Sollish
Kelsey Sollish - Matron of Honor
Kelsey is as close to Kyra as her own sisters and is the wife of the ceremony officiant, David. Kelsey and Kyra have enjoyed many sushi dates and even drank from the fountain of youth together. Kelsey and David are excellent gifters of the perfect T-shirt! They will also be traveling from Greenville, South Carolina for the special day.
Jenna Smiley
Jenna Smiley - Bridesmaid
Jenna is Kyra's older sister, but they are actually known as "Irish twins"- siblings born less than one year apart. They shared a room for many years and shared the stage in multiple theatre productions. Jenna and Kyra continue to bond over their love for the theatre. After all, "All the world's a stage and the men and women merely players."
Emma Grace Pendleton
Emma Grace Pendleton - Bridesmaid
Emma Grace is Kyra's youngest sister. While growing up, they danced together, cheered together, and even reigned as Mississippi pageant queens together! Emma Grace is also the mother of one of the ring bearers, Ryder James Pendleton. He’s such a cutie!
Sarah Lyttleton
Sarah Lyttleton - Bridesmaid
Sarah is Dylan's older sister, and Kyra would like to thank Sarah for treating her like family from the first time they met in Chattanooga, TN. A game of Five Crowns is not complete without Sarah. She is also the mother to one of the ring bearers, Ezekiel (Zeke) Lyttleton!
Amanda Mckinney
Amanda Mckinney - Bridesmaid
Amanda and Kyra have been the best of friends since their days cheering together at Belhaven University. Amanda is the base to Kyra's flyer and has never let her hit the ground. Amanda, along with Julia, was present for Dylan and Kyra's first date, and she totally approved!
Molly Gros
Molly Gros - Bridesmaid
Molly is the wife to best man Jeffrey Gros, and she may be the reason behind the Hill wedding since Kyra caught the bouquet at Molly's wedding. Molly's dog is named Scruffy, and she and Kyra love to chat and send updates about their dogs. They also can’t wait for their next cruise together!
Michaela Lin
Michaela Lin - Bridesmaid
Michaela and Kyra met as Theatre Majors at Belhaven University. After graduation, Michaela has spent her time choreographing and directing in the Jackson, MS area. Her most treasured role is being a supportive wife to Jackson Lin, a pastor at Calvary Presbyterian Church. Kyra was blessed to be a bridesmaid during their special day!
Jeffrey Gros
Jeffrey Gros - Best Man
Dylan and Jeffrey have been friends since meeting in the 7th grade. They became roommates during their Senior year of college and would soon renovate a house together in Robertsdale, Alabama. Jeffrey and Dylan are both music enthusiasts and have attended endless concerts together! Jeffrey currently lives and works in Birmingham with his wife, Molly (bridesmaid).
Elijah Smiley
Elijah Smiley - Groomsman
Eli is Kyra's brother. He is currently a Senior at Faith Academy in Mobile and enjoys playing and creating music. Dylan, Kyra, and Eli have the best memories making each other laugh on rides like The Haunted Mansion in Walt Disney World. Eli is looking forward to starting college next year at the University of Alabama!
Alex Lyttleton
Alex Lyttleton - Groomsman
Alex Lyttleton is married to Dylan's older sister, Sarah. Dylan not only served as a groomsmen in Alex and Sarah's wedding, but also was present when Alex asked Steve (Dylan's father) for Sarah's hand in marriage. Alex lives and works in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is the father to one of the ring bearers - Zeke Lyttleton!
Liam Roberts
Liam Roberts - Groomsman
Liam and Dylan have known each other since the 3rd grade and are lifelong friends. Dylan spent many weekends at Liam's house throughout elementary and middle school. Liam also lived in the Robertsdale house with Dylan and Jeff after graduating from Spring Hill College. Liam can be found playing guitar and singing with the band Ballastella.
Billy Lowery
Billy Lowery - Groomsman
Billy and Dylan met in high school through a mutual friend and later roomed together during Dylan's Junior year in college. Billy loves the outdoors and sports and has played Rugby at Battleship Park in the shadow of the USS Alabama. Billy lives and works in Mobile and loves his dog, Rojo!
Eric Van Anglen
Eric Van Anglen - Groomsman
Eric is the friend that Dylan has known the longest; they have been friends since kindergarten. Eric graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in Chemical Engineering and currently lives near Boston, Massachusetts. Despite the distance, the boys remain great friends, Eric flies home to the Gulf Coast any chance he gets!
Ben Hastie
Ben Hastie - Groomsman
Ben is from Bay Minette, Alabama and has known Dylan since they were in 4th grade. They were roommates in Mobile, Alabama and Ben continues to lives and work in Mobile. He also enjoys playing bass in the band Ballastella. Dylan and Kyra show their support for the band whenever they’re in town!
Ezekiel Lyttleton
Ezekiel Lyttleton - Ring Bearer
Zeke is happiest when he’s dressed up like Spider-Man, Captain America, or Hulk! He enjoys watching Blippi, and his favorite treat is Popsicles.
Ryder Pendleton
Ryder Pendleton - Ring Bearer
Ryder loves singing “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” and other simple songs. Mama’s sneezes make him giggle, and he can’t resist eating Doritos!
Evy Marasca
Evy Marasca - Flower Girl
Evy is an ice cream connoisseur with mint chocolate chip being her favorite. She loves anything that sparkles, and dreams about being a Mardi Gras Queen.
Shay Gaines
Shay Gaines - Flower Girl
Shay is Taylor Swift’s biggest fan! She will never pass up the opportunity to show off her cart wheels, and loves playing hide and seek with her baby brother, Owen.