The Wedding Party

Matron of honor: Katherine's sister, Jennifer J. Clark-Tipton, Ed.D, is the Director of Educational Technology for the Pleasant Valley School District in Camarillo, California. She married James Tipton in October 1995, and they have two adorable boys, William and Jason. Katherine has always considered Jennifer someone to look up to and a model for a healthy path in life.

Best Man: Bernard’s father Robert Loveless is Bernard’s best friend and number one supporter. He is Bernard’s inspiration in life, being a role model as both a father and a friend. Robert Loveless has been practicing architecture in Manassas, Virginia for over 20 years.

Bridesmaid: Tura Billet has been Katherine’s best friend since the 7th grade. They met at A. E. Wright middle school and have been tormenting each other ever since. Tura lives and works in San Diego, California is married to Troy Billet and together they have a darling two year old son named Chase.

Groomsman: Jeffrey Loveless is Bernard's older brother, who lives and works in southwestern Virginia. He is married to Anne, and they have two amazing children, son Bert and daughter May.

Bridesmaid: Geraldine Loveless is Bernard's younger sister, who lives in Los Angeles. She is an inspiration to her family as a teacher, coach, mentor and an overall awesome person to kill time with.

Groomsman: James Tipton has been in Katherine's life so long that she considers him a brother. Jim is a Research Manager for J.D. Power & Associates in Westlake Village, California. He has been a rock to both Jennifer and Katherine in the over ten years that he has been in their lives.

Bridesmaid: Susan Reeder is Katherine’s closest friend in San Diego. They met at a Halloween Party several years ago, became great friends and the rest is history. Susan lives and works in San Diego, California along with her darling dog, Star.

Groomsman: Todd Bohanna (River) has been in Katherine's life since the first year of college. Todd and Katherine met through friends in Santa Barbara, CA. had a mutual spiritual connection and have remained close ever since. Todd lives in Los Angeles CA where he owns and runs his highly successful marketing company, Propaganda Inc.

Father of the Bride: Paul Clark has spent time sailing around the world, rebuilding cars and homes, and in general expanding his empire. His primary home is in Oxnard, California but his latest project is restoring a vacation home in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where the whole family can vacation together. He has been a role model to his family in his uncompromising determination to succeed at whatever he puts his mind to.

Mother of the Groom: Barbara Loveless gave up a promising career in economics to raise 3 wonderful children, support a small business venture, and make a home for her family. She is active in her church and inspires her family with her interactions and caring for others.

Honorary: Tom and Barbara Tipton are held very dear to the Katherine. They have been in Katherine's life since her early teens. Even before Jen and Jim had married and officially became a family, Tom and Barbara considered both Jen and Kate their daughters.

Ushers: Kelly Wise and Joe Degrado have been role models in Katherine’s life for many years. They have given her support and inspiration when she most needed it. Now both Katherine and Bernard have Kelly and Joe in their hearts and consider them family and look forward to them enriching their lives together for many years to come.