The Zimmermans
A Fairytale Love Story
Lexington, Kentucky
Sunday, June 14th, 2015
The Wedding Parties
The Sisters
The Bridesmaids
The Friends
Maid of Honor: Chanel Prince
Chanel and I have been best friends since the beginning. Through our mothers friendship, cheerleading and our love of fashion and all things girly, we were bound to become sisters by heart. So blessed to have her stand beside me as a Maid of Honor on such a special day and extremely excited to stand beside her during her wedding as Matron of Honor at the beginning of July!
Maid of Honor: Savannah Smith
Savannah and I have been best friends since birth. From our mothers sharing in their pregnacies at church, to our love of cheerleading, organization leadership roles and the sister that tells you how it is. Savannah has always been there for me no matter what and for that I am forever thankful. I am not only blessed to call her a sister by heart, but extremly blessed she will stand beside me on such a special day!
Bridesmaid: Morgan Hayes
Morgan and I have been best friends since we were little kids. Morgan is always a self motivator who keeps me going. No matter whether we are in totally different places we always can just pick up exactly where we left off. I am so thankful she is always there for a good heart to heart when I need it just at the right time and a breakout session to Beyonce when needed. So blessed to have shared our friendship for so long.
Bridesmaid: Jena Mason
Jena and I met through Alpha Delta Pi, but more importantly we instantly became best friends. She still to this day keeps me sane at 2 o'clock in the morning when finishing a Interior Design model. From our love of Lilly, Kate Spade, all things monogrammed and much more, Jena and I are always on the same page. Also, I have her to thank for continuing to push me to give Elijah a chance from the beginning, even if it did take a cookies and cream bar for you to give him all the details of how to win me over!
Bridesmaid: Sarah Haynes
Sarah is not only my sister in Alpha Delta Pi and Christ, she is my soul sister. From the first day we met in Alpha Delta Pi, we instantly connected. She always had just the right motivational speech prepared to help me get through anything coming my way. Whether it is late night bedside chats on life and what the future holds or just a good laugh to get you through the day, I can always count on her to pull through.
Bridesmaid: Liza Krein
Liza and I met our freshman year of college as she was my sorority sister, Sarah Haynes roomate. We instantly became friends and that is just the beginning. The special South African never ceases to make me laugh. She always has just the right thing to say to make your day and her outlook on life is contagious. I am so blessed to know such a free spirit and more importantly call them my soul sister.
Bridesmaid: Whitney Scott
Whitney and I met freshman year in our dorm, but we became close through out extracurricular involvement at UK. Whitney is by far the funniest person I have ever met and never ceases to make me laugh. From our amazing memories through the University of Kentucky Homecoming and sleepovers to catch up on life, you are always there for me.
Bridesmaid: Zoe Pittman
Zoe and I met throught the College of Design and our love for the University of Kentucky Homecoming Week. Since we met, Zoe has always been my go to girl when I need to get something done. We share a passion for involvement and enaging students in organization at UK, but more importantly we share a love for changing lives. I learn so much every day from your attitude and determination and I a blessed to call you a friend.
Bridesmaid: Emily Hall
Emily and I met through the College of Design, but were destined to be roomies. Our love for Lilly, Kate Spade, and all things girly made decorating our apartment easy. You are always there when I need something, no questions asked and I will forever be thankful for that. From our late night Scandal and Pretty Little Liars catch up session and shopping excursions, life with you is more enjoyable always.
Bridesmaid: Savina Zimmerman
Savina is the sister I never had. From the first time to curling your hair to seeing you grow into a beautiful young woman you never cease to amaze me. I am so proud of you for working hard to always do you best in whatever you set your mind to. No matter what I will always be there for you to lean on and I am blessed to gain a sister like you.
Bridesmaid: Shala Rice
Shala is the closest thing to a little sister I had growing up. She is always working hard to acheive her best academics and is always a go to shopping buddy to convience Nana and Mom we need to go right away. From our Sunday afternoon meals at Nana's to your 16th birthday this year, you have grown up so quickly, but I am so blessed to call you my family.
Bridesmaid: Leah Zimmerman
Leah is the spunky spitting image of her big brother. Never have I met a more determined little girl to achieve her very best potential and wildest dreams. From your hard work through swimming and being a little speed demon in the water, to your excellence in academics you never cease to make me proud! So blessed to gain a little sister like you!
The
Groomsmen
Best Man: Isaiah Zimmerman
My younger but bigger brother. I am blessed to have someone who pushes me in life in so many ways, not in health but following the Lord as well. Till this day we tell each other we love each other before getting off the phone. I couldn’t be more thankful for that.
Best Man: Corey Neal
Corey and I have been friends ever since our the first day of Madison Middle School. I am honored he is standing with me as a best man and returning the favor, as I stood with him for his wedding in December 2014. I am thankful for all the love and openness his family has given me throughout the years
Groomsman: David Greis
Is a wonderful role model to me in my life and helped push my comfort zone when nobody else would. I look forward to starting some crazy awesome business with him and going on vacations with our families in years to come. I am thankful for the powerful arm The Gun has.
Groomsman: Aaron Gillette
Luckily, Aaron made the smartest decision in his life when he transferred into UK after sometime down south in Arkansas. Mostly because we needed him for the beta basketball team because we were filling the court with JV players. I am thankful for all those colorful socks he wears while hooping.
Groomsman: Justin Gillette
Justin is a wonderful person that not only has the best heart but when he sets his mind to something he truly gives it his all. I am thankful for his determination and cannot wait to see him become the best optometrist in sports.
Groomsman: Brandon Murray
After ditching Brandon on the 16th floor of Kirwan tower through one semester Freshman year, I am thankful I had the chance live with him for two years while in Beta and the amount of fun he always brought to any group.
Groomsman: Ben Thompson
A little brother given to me by Beta, Ben has the most kind loving heart out of anyone I know. Early am calls, sleeping on an air mattress and calling with nowhere else to go formed our relationship and I am thankful I have someone who loves so unconditional in my life.
Groomsman: Nick Gummo
Nick and I met when a few years ago through Beta Theta Pi and shared our love for Beta and passions we have in life. I look forward to always having a friend who pushes my thoughts and shares so many passionate causes with. I am thankful for Wooden in which gave us the opportunity to meet and become brothers.
Groomsman: Shae McCoy
Shae and I will forever be the best big-little combo in the history of Beta at UK. Shae has amazing resilience about him, leaving school to take care of his family in a time of need will never be forgotten by many of us who were selfish to miss him. I am thankful I have someone so selfless in my life to learn and grow from.
Groomsman: Tyler Bowden
Tyler is a great friend from UK, who has given me my all-time favorite nickname for reasons I cannot say. Not only is he the most laid back person I know, he loves his friends with everything he has, and for that I am thankful beyond words.
Groomsman: Jake Early
Jake and I have been friends since way back at Madison Middle School as well. I will always remember heading to Jake’s and having a great time with the family, watching sports, and playing pool all night long. I am thankful we had a great safe place to grow up in on the weekends!
Groomsman: Christopher Prince
Christopher is a great example of what a young man can become. I don’t think he will ever forgive me for stealing his all-time girlfriend but I couldn’t be more thankful that he will stand with me to celebrate our big day together.
Some Special Individuals
Flower Girl: Jenna Goble
Jenna is just the perfect vision of a little angel. She my be little, but she is packed full of personality, smiles and lots of love to give. My favorite memory of Jenna and her sister meeting Elijah was that she could give me a hug, but boys have cooties (Mommy and Daddy are teaching her right!) She is just as you see a beautiful little blue-eyed girl that will be a special person on our Big Day! We are blessed to have her share June 14th with us!
Heralder: Tessa Goble
Tessa is the daughter of Jim and Tara Goble of Grayson. Tessa is a mini-version of myself. I see so much of that drive and passsion in my life in her. Her ability to be a beautiful dancer at such a young age, her spunky attitude and personality and how she makes every single person feel speacial she meets is such a gift! We are so blessed to have Tessa be the last person down the aisle before we tie the knot! We are blessed to have her share June 14th with us!
Ring Bearer: Brayden Bayes
Brayden is the son of Kim and Bert Bayes of Grayson. Brayden has been a part of the family since the beginning being a Joyce's boy. Brayden is a wonderful little man who loves playing with his big sisters Taylor and Ashley and soccer! We are so blessed to share our special day with him!
Ring Bearer: Harrison Heissenbuttel
Harrison is the son of the wonderful Matt and Kara Heissenbuttel of Lexington. Harrison is the son of one of Aleigh and Elijah's close church friends from Christ the King. Harrison is a rambunctious and handsome little man that loves playing outside, UK Basketball like his Daddy, and playing with his older brother Jaxon! We are so blessed to share our special day with him!