Edward and Mackenzie
Wedding Party
Maddy Shaffer
Maid of Honor
Maddy is Kenzie's best friend, and yes - they are twins! When Kenzie moved to Arizona freshman year of college, they quickly figured out that they weren't quite ready to live apart! Now they live 5 minutes from each other. When they aren't hanging out, a text or Facetime is never missed - & they don't seem to get tired of each other (sorry Eddie). Maddy can always make Kenzie laugh (fully convinced twin humor hits different) and she can always count on her to be down for anything - from concerts, wine nights, or a movie night. Never count out a Justin Bieber sing along either. There are too many memories to count and she truly is her other half.
Kyle Storey
Best Man
Kyle is Eddie's best friend, they met on the UNH Track & Field team. Although if you ask Kyle, Kyle will say he met Eddie in an orientation where Eddie stated he chose UNH for the great student to teacher ratio, Kyle quickly labeled that guy as Special Ed. Little did he know, they would be friends for life. Kyle currently lives in New Hampshire with his wonderful wife Katherine and their Italian greyhound, Dobby.
Morgan Shaffer
Bridesmaid
Morgan is Kenzie's older sister and apart of the three musketeers trio! Kenzie is constantly texting the group chat for advice and feedback on outfits that she can only get from her big sis. She is the best and lights up the room with her laugh! Ask Morgan about the time when we went to IHOP almost every night, scream singing to Taylor Swift on the way. We remember it all too well!
Renzo Gomez
Groomsman
Renzo and Eddie met each other in a statistics class (probably) while studying Industrial Engineering at Arizona State University. Eddie was happy to attend class and take detailed notes for Renzo to review and study. Many happy hours, studious nights, and graduating together would turn into a continuous friendship full of Dungeons & Dragons and Camelback hikes. Renzo lives in Phoenix with his lovely wife Lydia, two daughters Luziana and Rayla, and their dog Chewy.
Nicole Paez
Bridesmaid
Nicole is Kenzie's bonus sister since they met in Kindergarten - they have been best friends ever since! Nicole also moved to Arizona where they now frequently double date with her husband Matt (she may have been influenced after visiting Kenzie freshman year of college). You can catch them having sushi and wine nights frequently - potentially after crushing the boys in pickleball! Picklebitches forever.
Brent Powers
Groomsman
Brent and Eddie met in the 'Mini Dorms' as neighbors, and was also on the Track & Field team at the University of New Hampshire. One night, Eddie decided to strengthen their friendship by sneaking into his never locked dorm room and dumping a pile of snow onto him while he was sleeping. Brent enjoys hunting and exploring wildlife in his free time. He lives in New Mexico with his incredible wife Jessie and their newborn, Calder.
Alanis Missel
Bridesmaid
Lanie and Kenzie met during high school and immediately kicked it off, prompting Kenzie to basically be Lanie's live-in roommate. The 808 crew may or may not have gotten into some trouble for having too much fun (sorry mom and dad!). They have kept in touch throughout college and now Kenzie visits Lanie every year in Vegas where they keep the party going. Lanie, Kenzie, and Maddy also have a group text book club to chat about unrealistic romance and fantasy books (haha)
Billy Mazur
Groomsman
Billy and Eddie have known each other the longest, going as far back sophomores at Apache Junction High School. Billy and Eddie shared a lot of blood, sweat, and tears on the football team. When Eddie got his license and car, Billy got to enjoy personal pickups from his house to school. They had many sleepovers and weekends full of gaming, anime, and Friday Night Magic. Billy lives in Chicago with his awesome wife Amy and their three kids, Max, Talon, and Elsa.
Edward (Eddie) Schmidt
Officiant
Eddie and his wife Emily are great friends of Kenzie and Edward, and we love that they share the same name! Eddie is infamous for his iconic speeches and jokes, so we couldn't imagine a better person to marry us. Eddie is also apart of It's Britney Bitch bowling team - which also means he is Kenzie and Edwards roommate on the annual bowling trip - we love you roomie!
Our Favorite Kids
Xander, Remie, and Kyle
Xander is the ring bearer and Kenzie's nephew, by her dear sister Emily. He is the cutest guy around (no we aren't biased!). Kyle and Remie are Edward's little brother and sister who we love dearly. Remie was asking to be our flower girl before we even got engaged!
Our Story
How We Met
Her version: After a boring 4th of July weekend (most of her friends were out of town), Maddy dragged Kenzie to a 4th of July party where she met Edward at a house party (yes, you can get credit, Maddy). They immediately hit it off and spent the whole night getting to know each other. After Eddie bought Kenzie In-N-Out before taking her home, she knew he was the one. His Version: My family would often say I'll never meet a girl playing video games as much as I do. Turns out while playing video games, a girl would walk right up to me and start asking all about my interests from music to yes, video games. Although this line of questioning was interfering with my game time, something about this girl deserved more attention. The best pause of my life had just happened, I met Kenzie.