Krilecia Gianakos - Maid of Honor
Stacy met Krilecia at the Merrystreet Players reunion about two years ago right before she moved back to Meridian. As a fellow theatre and community advocate, Krilecia has been amazing to connect with, to see theatre with, and to serve with as a fellow board member for Meridian Little Theatre and ACES! Krilecia has been an incredible friend since we have moved back to Meridian and we appreciate her soo much for all of her support and for helping us to plan our next big production. Words cannot show enough appreciation for everything that you have done and will do! Thank you Krilecia!
Olivia Carson - Bridesmaid
Stacy has known Olivia for about 8 years. Stacy met Olivia when Stacy stalked her at Club Libby Lu when she found out that Olivia was going to be the new theatre teacher at Ridgeland High School! The last theatre teacher didn't go so well, so Stacy had to know what she was getting into! Ha! From teaching together in Ridgeland to working together for the Mississippi Theatre Association, and to being Stacy's confidant when on the MS Gulf Coast... Stacy is truly grateful for Olivia to be a part of this day!
Shelley Gilmore - Bridesmaid
Stacy has known Shelley for about two years, but has really gotten to know her over the past year. As a community supporter and General Manager of Supertalk Meridian, Shelley is always in the know and is full of ideas and connections. And... We will see what projects Stacy and Shelley may be a part of in the future. Thank you for all of your support Shelley!
Leslie Lee - Bridesmaid
Stacy met Leslie Lee about three years ago, after she had learned of her arts integration legacy through the MS Whole Schools videos! Leslie took on the challenge of trying to teach Stacy and Chad to dance for Dancing for a Cause and they got through it! Stacy and Leslie also worked together at MS Whole Schools and has been an inspiration and encourager for her in all aspects of her life. And... Thank you Leslie sooo much for sharing your coordinating and directing skills with us for this wedding! Thank you Leslie!
Tara Rudy - Bridesmaid
Stacy has known Tara for almost 30 years?! They met while they were both at The University of Southern Mississippi and they were a part of First Baptist's College Ministry and College Choir. Tara and Stacy went skiing for the first time together with the Baptist Student Union. And thirty years later, they are still traveling the globe together! Here is to many more adventures! Thank you Tara for all of your support in Hattiesburg, in Jackson, and today. We are grateful to have you with us on this journey!
Connie Souto-Learman - Bridesmaid
Stacy met Connie in 2014 at the Performing Arts Exchange when Stacy was at The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center and Connie was at the Mississippi Arts Commission. Connie's energy and larger than life personality got Stacy through many difficult times and helped her to celebrate the good times as well! And now... Stacy loves to visit Connie in DC, as she knows it will always be a great time! Thank you Connie for being a part!
Cynthia Sutton - Bridesmaid
Stacy has known Cynthia for about 10 years when she was Executive Director of The Mary C. O'Keefe Cultural Center and Cynthia was Executive Director of The City of Ocean Springs Chamber of Commerce. They enjoyed connecting and collaborating on behalf of the MS Gulf Coast. They also enjoyed hosting Community Live, a FB Live program about all things arts, education, culture and business in The City of Ocean Springs. And... They still serve together even today... On the Mississippi Public Broadcasting Foundation Board. Thank you Cynthia for being an incredible support, especially while Stacy was on the Coast, and for being a part of our upcoming adventure!
Emmy Dunwoody - Junior Bridesmaid
Y'all... Olivia Carson may be her mom, but this is Stacy's Mini Me! Stacy has known Emmy since she was a baby and remembers when Emmy packed her travel bag and was going to head to Aunt Stacy's! Emmy loves being theatrical and taking great selfies. Thank you Emmy for joining us!
Anne Gianakos - Junior Bridesmaid
Stacy and Chad have truly enjoyed getting to know Anne! She has poise, stage presence, and maturity beyond her years! Awesome job mom (Krilecia)! And... We think she may have been as excited about the engagement as the bride and groom! Thank you Anne for your energy and passion and for being with us for our wedding!
Halleigh Whitehead - Flower Girl
Halleigh's energy and spirit is contagious! Chad and Stacy have enjoyed getting to know her and look forward to her being a part of our wedding! Thank you Halleigh! And mom (Shelley)!
Best Man - Shane Hill
Chad's best friend since grade school! Shane lives in Meridian.
Sean LeBert - Groomsman
Chad got to know Sean when they were both living in Philadelphia. Sean now lives in Louisiana.
Indiana Nicholson - Groomsman
Chad has greatly enjoyed getting to know this local musician in Meridian!
Jon Slayton - Groomsman
Chad has known Jon since they were kids! Jon now lives in Texas.
Lawrence Welden - Groomsman
Chad has enjoyed getting to know this wildcard in Meridian!
Tim Starkey - Groomsman
Chad connected with Tim while they both lived in Atlanta in 2006. Tim now lives in Florida.
Justin "Scrappy" Allen - Groomsman
Chad has enjoyed getting to know Scrappy since being back in Meridian! The two can be found announcing the live music scene on Social Media for The Pretzel Company Music Promotions.
Khol Vance - Junior Groomsman
Khol is Chad's nephew and he lives in Philadelphia, MS.
Jude - Junior Groomsman
Chad and Stacy got to know Jude while his mom (Leslie Lee) choreographed their dance for "Dancing for a Cause." Jude lives in Meridian.
Bennett Vance - Ring Bearer
Bennett is Chad's nephew and he lives in Philadelphia, MS.