Sophie & Taylor

May 31, 2025 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA
36 Days To Go!

Sophie & Taylor

May 31, 2025 • Virginia Beach, VA, USA
36 Days To Go!

Wedding Party

Karey Gardner
Karey Gardner - Maid of Honor
Karey and Sophie met each other 13 years ago during their sophomore year of high school and have been best friends ever since. They were college roommates at JMU and even continued living together in Virginia Beach after graduation. Karey is truly the best friend Sophie could ever ask for.
Katie Oglesby
Katie Oglesby - Bridesmaid
Katie was Sophie's ride or die throughout nursing school. They became best friends at JMU and were college roommates for three years. Their friendship continued to deepen after both becoming nurses and being able to call each other after work to share their insane nursing stories.
Adrienne Asaro
Adrienne Asaro - Bridesmaid
Adrienne grew up right around the corner, and Sophie couldn't imagine what life would have been like without having her live two seconds away. As her cousin, Adrienne was a built-in best friend, and Sophie will always be grateful to have her in her life. She can't wait to have Adrienne standing by her side.
Mikalah Mazuera
Mikalah Mazuera - Bridesmaid
Mikalah and Sophie have been best friends since 6th grade. Growing up, they were attached at the hip and Mikalah was a beautiful addition to the Bateson family. They have dreamed about this day for 17 years, and Sophie always knew since they were kids that Mikalah would be a part of her special day.
Ryann Allen
Ryann Allen - Bridesmaid
Ryann is the little sister Sophie never had. Ryann and Sophie met while lifeguarding at Oceana Naval Air Station's pool. She can always count on Ryann to bring excitement to every adventure. Since the start of their friendship, they always knew they would have each other in their weddings.
Margaret Beaver
Margaret Beaver - Bridesmaid
Margaret is Sophie's nursing bestie who got her through her first ever nursing job at CHKD. Throughout the three years they worked together, they have shared so many nursing memories with each other. After seeing Margaret marry the love of her life, Sophie knew she wanted her friend standing beside her on her own special day.
Corey Bryant
Corey Bryant - Best Man
Corey is Taylor's older brother and the person who knows him better than anyone. He couldn't imagine anyone else standing next to him on the day he marries Sophie.
John Hoover
John Hoover - Groomsman
John and Taylor have been best friends since first meeting each other at A School in the Navy. John can't wait to stand beside Taylor just as Taylor stood by John during his own wedding.
Parker Bateson
Parker Bateson - Groomsman
Parker is Sophie's brother. While developing a friendship as Sophie and Taylor dated, Parker has watched his sister fall in love up close and trusts that Taylor will do everything he can to make her happy.
Joseph Bristow
Joseph Bristow - Groomsman
Joseph met Taylor and Sophie during the couple's time living in Florida. While their friendship formed in Florida, Taylor is happy to have his friend back in Virginia on the day he gets married.
Vinnie Cuthbertson
Vinnie Cuthbertson - Groomsman
Vinnie and Taylor met early on in Sophie and Taylor's relationship and quickly bonded over their love of sports. As Taylor's go-to golfing buddy, Vinnie always guarantees a good time on and off the course. As a groomsman, he will ensure the same thing on Taylor's wedding day.