Saydie’s been my best friend since forever — she’s seen me at my messiest and still never left my side. Honestly, she’s the best kind of friend a girl could have. She finished school at SLU and now she’s out in Dallas, Texas, doing her thing at Mutual of Omaha. She’s out there killing it while I’m just trying to keep up!

Madyson is married to my cousin Koby. They’ve got their hands full with their wild 2-year-old, Rhett, and a baby girl on the way, Sutton, who’s already stealing hearts before she’s even here. Madyson always keeps things fun at family get-togethers, and when she’s not doing that, she’s busy shaping young minds as a teacher at Riverside Elementary — one glue stick and glitter explosion at a time. Honestly, she deserves a trophy... or at least a giant Dr. Pepper!

Katee is my little sister, and honestly, I wouldn’t want anyone else by my side — unless they came with snacks and good vibes. She just graduated from NSU, surviving late nights and way too much caffeine. Now she’s working on her Master’s in Social Work, basically turning into a real-life superhero who helps people and solves problems. She also works at DCFS, doing amazing things every day. If you ever need someone smart, caring, and just plain awesome — that’s my Katee.

Abigail is my first cousin and the creative genius behind the scenes making this wedding look amazing. While the rest of us are stressing over guest lists, she’s out here turning Pinterest dreams into real-life magic — and somehow making it look easy. When she’s not planning the perfect vibes, she’s studying Finance at LSUA and rocking those spreadsheets. Basically, she’s juggling flowers and formulas like a pro.

Mal — or as we all call her, my ride-or-die — is hands-down my biggest supporter. She’s always up for a last-minute ride on the levee with a daiquiri in hand, like some kind of chill superhero. By day, she’s Mallory, a Pharmacy Tech at Super 1 Foods Pharmacy — where she can fill your meds and silently judge your snack haul at the same time.

Abbie is Trevor’s first cousin and the only girl in the cousin crew—so of course, she’s known as the family princess. She’s a proud mom to two sweet girls, Gracie and Ellie Jo. During the day, Abbie works at Pointe Coupee General, where she’s awesome at drawing blood—she’s basically a pro at it! And guess what? She’s getting married in 2026 too! Abbie somehow balances being a mom, working hard, and planning a wedding—all while staying the favorite girl in the family!

Trent – proud brother of the groom and even prouder dad to three wild, handsome little tornadoes: Trey, Ryder, and Chandler. He works hard at Wyatt Field Service. Tonight, though, he’s swapped the work boots for dress shoes (yes, seriously), and he’s here not just as the groom’s brother, but as living proof that no calm wedding day comes without a little family chaos behind the scenes.

Kelly’s the groom’s first cousin and backyard neighbor—basically, he’s been within yelling distance for every crawfish boil, bonfire, and questionable haircut since they were kids. When he’s not putting in hours at Wyatt Field Service, you’ll find him on something with wheels. Two, four—doesn’t matter, as long as it’s fast. He’s always up for a ride, a cold beer, and a good time.

Now, let’s talk about Trey — aka Duck. He’s not just any friend of the groom; he’s the ride-or-die kind. The guy who’s always first in the car and the one you’d never leave behind — mostly because he’d guilt-trip you into staying. But beyond that, Duck is one of the strongest people I know — a cancer survivor and a reminder that true strength isn’t flashy. It’s showing up again and again, with a smart-ass comment and a heart way too big for his own good.

Josh is the groom’s first cousin, and just recently became a proud husband to the amazing—and incredibly patient—Morgan. (Seriously, it takes a lot of patience to marry into this family.) Josh works at Delek Refinery, which basically means he’s the guy making sure everything runs smoothly and, more importantly, doesn’t explode.

Mark – Cousin of the Groom, Logging Legend, and Full-Time Dad Mark is the groom’s cousin. By day, you’ll find him out in the woods with his dad and brother at Tater’s Logging, living that sawdust-and-flannel life. At home, he’s all about being Dad of the Year to his two awesome boys, Kase and Banx.

Logan’s a proud cousin of the groom and a devoted dad to two ridiculously handsome little guys, Cohen and Clay—who, let’s be honest, definitely got their good looks from their mom Heidi Valois. When he’s not busy wrangling the kids, Logan works alongside his dad and brother over at Tater’s Logging.

Austin’s a longtime buddy of the groom. He’s the proud dad of two awesome kids, Liam and Ivy, who definitely got his charm but all the looks from their mom. He’s also engaged to Anna Armand. Austin’s usually the life of the party…

Landon is a longtime buddy of the groom. He’s proudly working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He just got married to his high school sweetheart, Brittany — and honestly, she’s got the patience of a saint.

Travis has been a loyal friend of the groom since way back. These days, he’s got a lot more going on—he’s a proud dad to two big boys, Tate and Kain, who are already eating him out of house and home, plus a brand new baby girl, Gremillion, who’s basically stolen his heart. On top of that, there’s his stepson Ryver, who keeps him humble and always on his toes. When he’s not busy with family, Travis is working hard over at Rusk Construction.