Lauren and Claire were roommates and sorority sisters at Kennesaw State. Lauren was one of the first friends Claire made when she transferred to KSU. They were friends from the moment they met and that bond only built as time went on.

Cody is Dylan’s older brother. They are only 20 months apart in age so they grew up as best friends. They both enjoy playing golf together, spending time with their family and significant others together. Life can be chaotic, but it’s always better when they are together!

Becca and Claire met through their sorority pledge class at KSU and instantly became friends. The two were attached at the hip at sorority events and late nights out. They share many of the same outdoor hobbies like fishing, hunting, crafting, and gardening.

Ron is Dylan’s father and raised him to he the outstanding man he is today. Ron has taught by example how to be a kind, genuine, hard working, and respectful man which shines brightly through Dylan.

Maggie is Claire’s to-be sister in law and Cody’s wife. Although Maggie and Claire went to high school together, they did not become friends until Dylan and Claire began dating. The more time they spent together the more they found they had in common and their new bond grew. Now the two can get lost in a bottle of wine and conversation for hours on end.

Dylan and Austin have been best friends since high school. They enjoy hanging out with friends, watching NASCAR, and grilling out together.

Lauren and Claire are sorority sisters but became better friends after they graduated when Lauren dated and married one of Claire’s childhood friends. They love to hang out in the woods and share good drinks and even better laughs.

Eli is Austin’s brother which is how he and Dylan met. They all enjoy getting together and watching the NASCAR race, play games, and spending quality time together. Eli and Dylan are both engaged and get to share this exciting time together, something they both planned secretly before proposing.

Coral is Claire’s brother’s girlfriend. Coral has been a part of the Cooley family for working on five years. Claire has considered Coral a sister for years now. Coral and Claire love to double date with their spouses to Mexican, go to the local brewery, and go camping.

Nick is Claire’s younger brother. Dylan and Nick had crossed paths a few times growing up, so getting to know each other was easy. They like to get margaritas and tacos. Nick is also an avid outdoorsmen and hunter. Nick and Dylan are looking forward to doing some fishing sometime soon.

Noel is Claire’s “little sister” in their sorority. From the moment they met in recruitment they formed a special relationship. Claire and Noel love to get together and reminisce on college days, share wine, and try new restaurants together.

Lucy is Dylan’s niece and Cody and Maggie’s first daughter. She is two years old and has her mom’s spunky attitude and her dad’s kind heart. Lucy Grace is a joy in our lives and we are so excited for her to be a part of our day.

Desmond is one of Claire’s young cousins. Desmond is four years old and loving life, especially his collection of sunglasses, making friends with everyone he meets, dancing, and playing with his brother, Lennon.

Hadlee is Dylan’s best friends, Bailee and Austin’s daughter. Dylan was in the Fednander’s wedding and has loved every moment of watching Hadlee grow up from the moment she was born over the last three years.

Lennon is Desmond’s younger brother and equally full of personality in his own way. He is two years old and loves spending time with his family. Lennon also loves coloring, running around, loving on mom and dad, and occasionally tearing up the house like little boys do!

Claire met Chris through the Leadership Paulding program she was selected for last year. Their friendship grew more as Claire and Dylan began to see Chris for pre-marital counseling. Chris has been a joy to work, gifted unmeasurable wisdom, and brought unwavering unity to this relationship. Chris is the perfect fit to join Claire and Dylan as they begin the rest of their married lives.

Drew and Claire have been friends since the diaper days and grew up together as best buds. Drew and his family moved to Iowa when he was about 8 years old but the kids kept in touch into adulthood and still regard each other as the “first friend ever”. Now Claire has asked Drew, a current youth leader at his church, to read a special section of the ceremony.