Zack is a talented tattoo artist who works at a tattoo shop in Benton, AR. He and the groom, Christopher, were born on the same day and year, and have been best friends ever since!

Sierra is an awesome librarian who has been friends with Sophie since their childhood. Their parents work together in the Arkansas Sate University Department of English and ever since the two met through their parents, they have been besties.

Sergio is an excellent oboe performer who also works for one of the best BBQ places in Jonesboro- Que49. Sergio and Christopher met in their college years and connected well over their music tastes and playing together in the Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble at Arkansas State University.

Alex is a very gifted jewelry maker and owns a super successful shop on Etsy! She had the opportunity to make all the bridesmaids earrings. Alex and Sophia have been besties throughout their college careers and met through the women's music fraternity called Sigma Alpha Iota. They served together and ever since, they've been great friends.

Timothy is a successful band director and music teacher for the Harmony Grove School District. Christopher and Timothy met each other through the music education and band program at Arkansas State University and served together in the percussion ensemble, A-State Drumline, Wind Ensemble and even Jazz Band.

Rebecca is a fabulous physical science teacher for the Piggot School District and a colorguard instructor for many guards across Northeast Arkansas. Rebecca and Sophia met through this wonderful and creative activity and became a super good leadership team as co-captains of the Arkansas State University Colorguard. They are also fraternity sisters through SAI. The picture provided is of her and her band director husband, Kyle Allman!

Cade is Christopher's hardworking younger brother. He currently works hard in a factory for Butterball and enjoys spending time gaming during his free time.

Shannon is an elementary music teacher and secondary band director for the Marked Tree Public Schools District. Shannon and Sophia were music education majors together and connected through their classes for it as well as being sisters through SAI, and marching together in the Sound of the Natural State Marching Band.

Patrick is the older brother of the bride, Sophia, and has recently become closer friends to Christopher as well since they'll be brothers-in-law. Patrick is currently is responsible for managing important deliveries between medical clinics for research.

Carly and Sophie have become friends over this and common interests and know each other through the groom’s brother, Cade! Carly is currently a skilled and caring nurse in the ICU at St. Bernard's in NEA, and plans on pursuing to become an RN! Her sunshining personality always brings a lot of goodness to the family and friendly occasions.

Braden is a fantastic mechanic in Jonesboro, AR. Braden and Christopher met each other long ago through their gaming hobbies. They both connected through card games as well as console games and PC gaming.

Lily is a kind soul who completed their bachelor degree in social studies education! Lily and the bride met each other through attending Arkansas State University and serving in SAI together. The two marched in the Sound of the Natural State Marching Band, and connected through many common interests!

Alex is a guitar performer and has touched the minds of many listeners with his talent. Alex and Christopher have played together in various groups within the Jonesboro community and game together.

Cara is a kind soul who teaches theatre at the same school the bride works at! They’ve become super good friends as first-year teachers together and for having other super common interests.

Gabriel studied music at Arkansas State University and is a talented bassist. Gabriel and Christopher have played together in many ensembles like Sonic Swing, the A-State Jazz Band, Wind Ensemble, Sound of the Natural State Marching Band, A-State Orchestra, and many other groups.

Leyandra is currently studying for her violin performance master's degree at the Roosevelt University in Chicago, Illinois! She and Sophia met through the strings program at Arkansas State University and got to play together in various ensembles like the A-State String Quartet, Quintet, weddings and the A-State Orchestra! They are also SAI Sisters.

As Sophie was starting her first year of teaching orchestra, she spent a lot of time playing with Chris the 2023 Award Winning Game of the Year, Baldur’s Gate 3. It was a great way to escape the world after work and unwind. Sophie’s favorite voice actor, Neil Newbon, voices as her favorite character, Astarion—a High Elf Vampire Rogue. Sophie came up with a plan to ask him to be her “Rogue of Honor” in spirit of the big day. She was able to meet him in Dallas the week before the wedding to ask, and he accepted the title and received a sash! In honor of him, there will be a cardboard Astarion at the wedding. Neil—if you’re reading this, thank you for being one of the biggest reasons why June 2024 has been the greatest month of my life. People like you make this world a better place. That’s one of the reasons I chose the path of being an artist, too. We love you!