The Wedding Party
BRIDESMAIDS
AMELIA HELMS
Amelia, or Mimi, is my sister, and my best friend. After sharing a room for several years, I couldn't imagine saying "I do" without her right beside me. We share a mutual love for all things covered in ranch dressing, dance parties, board games, and watching TV shows from our childhood. She reminds me why a sister is so much more than just a sister and is every bit a best friend, confidant, and most definitely a comedian.
TARA BEDDINGFIELD
Tara is my very best friend, and cousin. She is my travel buddy, sailing mate, and has never judged me for how much I love desserts! After a couple of days together our brains are on the same wave length, and suddenly everything is hilarious. We constantly come with ridiculous ideas whether it's making our own TV show (the Catherine and Tara Show), hilarious holiday traditions (the Thanksgiving Spectacular, and the Great Penguin Drop), or coming up with the worlds next best "million dollar idea". She's supported all of my dreams and ideas, even when I didn't. She's the definition of a best friend.
MALIN LUNDEGARD
Malin's boyfriend, Josh, and Will lived together for three years, which is how she and I met. My freshman year I was invited on a mountain trip over spring break by Will, Josh, and Malin, where she and I began bonding and becoming good friends. Years later after three mountain weekends, Monday nights spent at Brixx, and tons of advice and venting sessions we've become best friends (and excellent cocktail mixers).
MARGARET ANN THURSTON
Margaret Ann and I met at accepted students day at Meredith, and after some major searching she found me on Facebook where we got to talking and ended up becoming roommates freshman year and sophomore year. Margaret Ann is a one of a kind friend, and has truly made Meredith and college an unforgettable experience. I definitely hit the jackpot when it came to roommates!
CASSIDY WYATT
Cassidy and met in the "crib" class in nursery, growing up together through daycare, and we've stayed best friends through the past 22 years. After going off to separate colleges (Meredith and ECU), we still manage to talk often and make it a point to get together to catch up. It's not often that people can say they still talk to their childhood best friend, but I am so glad that our friendship has stood the test of time!
GROOMSMEN
JOSH GILLIE
Best bud, brosef, and home slice are just some of the many names I use to describe Josh. We have been best friends and inseparable ever since our fateful meeting in high school art class. Josh has always been my best pal and is the first person you call if you need anything from Sheetz. Our favorite past times are getting lost together in downtown, floating down the river or on the boat with captains hats, sharing CAH fries on late night dates, and tucking him in to bed on our couch at Hoot Hoot after a long night.
WILL MARTIN
William and I were also Wakefield buds. He was solely responsible for introducing me to the horror of NC State dorms. After finally returning from the land down under, he became the last original of our house on Hoot Owl Ct. Just some of our countless memories include: tailgating, sliding Cooper across the floor, or camping in a hot tent on the Outer Banks.
CURTIS NEEDHAM
Curt-Curt and I met at State, whilst enjoying Aziz's hydraulics class. He also became another roommate of the Hoot Hoot house my senior year. We like to discuss co-op rotation work, taking trips to Beech Mountain, El Cerro date nights, and spending time with our wild pups.
JOSH BELL
Josh and I met in high school, in lacrosse coach Riedel's drafting class. We became close by building a catapult together to launch tennis balls through the air. We then stayed friends throughout college and he was one of the originals of the Hoot Hoot house. You can find us in the mountains, kicking soccer balls, or Brixx for Monday night specials.
TIMOTHY JOHNSON
Tim "Scooter" and I met as little kids growing up in church together. We used to enjoy afternoon trips to Dillard's to get the latest Ralph Lauren Polo shirt. If we weren't shopping, you could find us at a movie, sipping on some Smithfield's sweet tea, or almost flipping a cart down a steep hill at your local golf course.
JUNIOR LEAGUE
MIRELLA
My freshman year of college I began nannying the three most adorable, hilarious and sweet kids. Mirella was six years old when I started, and I have had the pleasure of watching her grow into one intelligent and ambitious young lady. She never fails to put a smile on my face and brighten all of my days. We share a mutual love for glitter and all things sweet.
AMBER
Amber is Mirella's younger sister, who I have also had the honor of watching her grow from a shy three year old girl to a energetic, and silly seven year old. Her love for cartwheels, pasta, and dance parties can completely change your mood. She is a such a positive spirit, and can't wait to show everyone her cartwheels!
DEAN
I (Catherine) began nannying Dean and his two older sisters, Mirella and Amber, my freshman year of college, where they easily won my heart. Having watched all three of them grow into such amazing kids, Dean has changed the most, he was a year and a half old when I started, is currently four, and will be SIX when we get married! He loves playing with fast cars, wearing fast shoes, and even faster clothes. He is also a big Wolfpack fan... Courtesy of Will and I.