The Wedding Party
Get to know the wedding party
AJ Blake
The Groom
Q. What song would you say best captures Ducky’s personality?
A. Pink Pony Club - Chappelle Roan
Q. What’s one thing you and Ducky can’t agree on, no matter how hard you try?
A. I believe bad driving should be narrated - Ducky thinks that it's ok to just keep driving.
Q. How did you know Ducky was the one you wanted to marry?
A. Ducky didn't hesitate to tell me. I also remember that before we even started dating, my big brother pointed out I was already head over heels, even if I hadn’t realized it yet.
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would Ducky say you are, and do you think it fits?
A. Black Lab
Q. What’s your favorite thing about Ducky when you’re spending time together?
A. That they are also my best friend. We share around 95% of the same hobbies and interests so we always have stuff we want to do together. It makes every moment we spend together special.
Rachel Fleming Jameson
The Bride
Q. What song would you pick to sum up AJ’s dancing skills?
A. The Salmon Dance - The Chemical Brothers
Q. What’s one thing you and AJ both love that others might find surprising?
A. The occasional country song for him and the odd rap song for me.
Q. How did you first realize AJ might be "the one"?
A. When he panic bought TOO MANY Easter Eggs for my nieces and nephews meeting my family for the first time.
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would AJ say you are, and would you agree?
A. Kelpie - he knows better than to say anything other than that.
Q. What’s your favorite thing about how AJ shows his love for you?
A. He’s secretly a huge romantic - spoils me every birthday and always pulls my chair out.
Kelly
Flower Girl
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. You’ve Got a Friend in Me — because obviously, I’m the friend. Forever their best third wheel.
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. We all think we’re the boss. But let’s be honest, it’s me.
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. They gave me belly rubs, and I decided to adopt them as my humans. Best decision I’ve ever made.
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. Still a Kelpie. But if I wasn’t, probably a Border Collie—smarter than most, but I wouldn’t be caught dead working that hard.
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. The way they look at each other—like I’m not even the cutest thing in the room (even though we all know I am).
Peter Blake
The Best Man
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. Fuck Her Gently ~ Tenacious D
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Right wing
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Bloodz
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. Neapolitan Mastiff
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. AJ moved out
Carly Short
The Maid of Honour
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. This Old Love - Lior
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. AJ and I are both planning on marrying Ducky. You’ll find out on the day who is successful.
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. I aggressively poached Ducky from a competing store and then aggressively wormed my way into their heart and life, although I actually met AJ first when he used to make me a mean hot chocolate at wooden squirrel.
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. I’d be a cat masquerading as a dog.
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. That they balance each other, and respect one another deeply. They truly love each other in the most profound sense of the word, and it's a beautiful thing to be a witness to.
Darcie Boys
Groomsman
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. https://youtu.be/8t-iFr9q1I8?si=FokHCmDMX2HoLbnR
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Getting lippy after too many drinks
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Skipping school to smoke darts & geeking out to music while not sober
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. Apparently a Whippet (AKA speed noodle) because nervous energy and they get weird as heck when they get the zoomies
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. (Considering there were several occasions I thought one of you might unalive the other) Two of my best friends about to get married so idk what's more wholesome than that - proud fo you both.
Aleisha Baldwin
Bridesmaid
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. I like to move it ~ will.i.am (haha, just kidding). Bloom ~ The Paper Kites
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Ducky ~ we love kelpies and tea. AJ ~ we like dancing after some drinks.
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Shenanigans at April & Pete's plus following Ducky & AJ to some local gigs.
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. I'd like to say Kelpie except they have soooo much energy, so maybe I'm more a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel—little bursts of energy, I can be a princess and need help to do things, and I love sleep and hugs.
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. Their endearing love and support for each other, including goals and passions. And their cute pics together .
Brayden Giles
Groomsman
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. Don't Hug Me, I'm Scared - Time https://youtu.be/vtkGtXtDlQA
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. We all like to argue about dumb shit
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. AJ ~ idk school in like year 9, Ducky ~ idk some party probably
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A Pug, both peaked in 2012
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. Nothing they’re both shit. Nah probably how much they have grown together as people.
Amber Burnett
Bridesmaid
Q. What song would you choose for the couple’s first dance?
A. Fade into you - Mazzy Star
Q. What’s one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. We love jumpsuits, especially if they have pockets
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. After a drunk D & M on an old couch by a firepit after a house party, Ducky might not even remember but I made a space for you in my heart that night.
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. Golden retriever
Q. What’s your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. They are both unique and different in ways that complement each other perfectly.
Jake Price
Groomsman
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. Never Gonna Give You Up ~ Rick Astley
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Brain go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. For legal reasons, I can say nothing
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. I'm not a golden retriever. You are
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. Their ability to really take life as a whole and be with each other through the hard and easy parts
April Blake
Bridesmaid
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. Canned Heart ~Jamiroquai
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. We're ridiculously photogenic
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. AJ ~ It's customary to be polite to your boyfriend's little brother. Ducky ~Went to a party once, blacked out, woke with a 'mums chicken wings' hangover and a new bestie
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. Afghan Hound ~ High maintenance, introverted extrovert. Cannot be left to roam unsupervised. May or may not respond when spoken to.
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. Ducky
Gareth Williams
Groomsman
Q. What song would you choose for the couple's first dance?
A. All Star - Smash Mouth
Q. What's one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. We both love to indulge in a half assed conversation around a glass table as the sun rises after a big night.
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. As per above.
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. A mix of Labrador and golden retriever, with a hint of border collie.
Q. What's your favorite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. I absolutely adore the love and care they have for each other, little sweethearts.
Matthew Walker
Bridesmate
Q. What song would you choose for the couple’s first dance?
A. Bodies by Drowning Pool
Q. What’s one thing you have in common with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Singing ability and height
Q. How did you become friends with AJ and/or Ducky?
A. Knew each other online, ignored stranger danger, met at a bar, did way too many shots, and became besties on the spot.
Q. If you were a dog, what breed would you be?
A. Bernese mountain dog
Q. What’s your favourite thing about the couple as a pair?
A. Both extremely thoughtful when it comes to their friends 🫶🏻