Trace & Lydia

October 1, 2022 • Jefferson City, TN

Trace & Lydia

October 1, 2022 • Jefferson City, TN

Wedding Party

Damaris Romeike
Damaris Romeike - Maid of Honor
Lydia’s younger sister. Growing up I was in the middle of all boys. I always prayed for a sister and then my dreams came true! God gave me my best friend🥰 Can’t wait to have you by my side as my maid of honor!
Hannah Romeike
Hannah Romeike - Matron of Honor
Sister-in-law and best friend to Lydia. About 5 years ago I somehow talked her into getting up at 4am to watch the sunrise in the Smokies. We've been best friends ever since! Anytime I have a crazy idea, diy project, or want to go on a last minute trip, she's right by my side.
Emily  Dollar
Emily Dollar - Bridesmaid
Lydia's best friend and roommate. Emily was one of the first people I met when I moved to the US. She's been my best friend since before I could speak English! I have so many amazing memories with her! She's truly the best roommate!
Josie Balka
Josie Balka - Bridesmaid
Best friend to Lydia and sister to Trace. Over the past year, Josie has become one of my best friends! She's the sweetest and most generous person! She's helped me so much with my business! And is someone I go to for advice on pretty much anything! I know we aren't technically sisters yet but to me you feel like a big sister.
Addallee Bates
Addallee Bates - Bridesmaid
Close friend to Lydia and sister to Trace. Addee is the sweetest little (almost) sister to me! From the late night ice cream runs to the many fun sleepover parties. We've made so many fun memories together!
Ellie Bates
Ellie Bates - Bridesmaid
Close friend to Lydia and sister to Trace. Ellie is so much fun to hangout with and the best Mancala player I know! She's always down for crazy adventures! We've spend countless hours having late night chats and movie nights! Maybe one day I'll beat her at Mancala ;)
Chloe Graham
Chloe Graham - Bridesmaid
Close friend to Lydia. I met Chloe year ago at a Super Bowl party and we hit it off right away! She's such an encouraging, thoughtful, fun friend! Thank you for hiring me as your photographer which eventually led me to meeting Josie who set me up with Trace! So grateful;) (sorry but not sorry for ditching your girls night to meet Trace) I'll make up for it one day:)
Khloé Bates
Khloé Bates - Flower girl
Zach and Whitney Bates youngest daughter. Khloé absolutely adores her uncle 'Tace'. I've has spend the last few months trying to win her over and become her favorite. But it's hard to compete against Trace lol. Although she did quickly grow to love me as well. We're both so excited to have her as our flower girl! We love you Khloé!
Willow Balka
Willow Balka - Flower Girl
Niece to Trace and Josie Balka's daughter. We love hanging out with little Willow and listening to her many adorable stories! She's such a fun bright little girl! Willows favorite thing to do is FaceTime Lydia to chat with her little cat, Maui. We can't wait to have her part of our special day!
Lydia Nafziger
Lydia Nafziger - Flower girl
Family friend from church. Lydia is a very shy but sweet little ray of sunshine! It took a while for her to come out of her shell and talk to Trace and his family. But now she loves to come say hi every Sunday! She wants everyone to know that she'll be specifically Lydia's flower girl. She’s my little name twin and I can't wait to have her be part of our wedding💕We love you Lydia!
Jeb Bates
Jeb Bates - Ring Bearer
Younger brother to Trace. Jeb is Trace's birthday twin and best bud! He's so excited to be part of the wedding!
Weston Nafziger - Ring Bearer
Warden Bates
Warden Bates - Bestman
Best friend, coworker, sports guru and younger brother to Trace!
Jackson Bates
Jackson Bates - Bestman
Great friend and younger brother to Trace!
Isaiah Bates
Isaiah Bates - Groomsman
Great friend and younger brother to Trace!
Jonas Thatcher
Jonas Thatcher - Groomsman
Has been a best friend to Trace for many years, went to college together, played basketball together, still playing flag football together, And they are a dynamic duo on the football field.
Logan Smith
Logan Smith - Groomsman
Great friend to Trace for many years. Went to college together and became great friends. Love to play spikeball with each other!
Christian Romeike
Christian Romeike - Groomsman
Younger brother to Lydia and great friends with Trace! He's also an amazing video editor and we're so grateful for all the time he puts into our YouTube channel!
Joshua Romeike
Joshua Romeike - Groomsman
Younger brother to Lydia and great friends with Trace! Joshy is so fun and chill to hangout with! He also makes the absolute BEST cinnamon rolls!