Madelyn & Eric
Wedding Party
Amanda Johnson
Maid of Honor
We met in the 7th grade, in 2012, when I invited her to my family's spring break trip to Catalina Island, when none of my other friends were able to come, and we've been best friends ever since. We are known for our wild, spontaneous adventures, and I wouldn't want it any other way! 10+ years of friendship and we have gone on so many trips, driving back and forth to Utah, countless music festivals, tons of beach days, and the best of times that will continue all the years ahead!! My absolute forever friend that I couldn't imagine getting married without her there!
Gerardt Gruen
Best Man
We've been friends since I was 6 years old, always going to the same schools throughout the years. He's been there for me through both the good and bad times. I can always talk to him no matter the situation. Gerardt is like the brother I never had. He's a super fun person to be around and makes every time together a fun time. We always tease each other and make fun of each other, but at the end of the day we're always gonna be best friends. I couldn't get married without having him stand up next to me.
Krissy Hunter
Maid of Honor
Krissy and I met when we were both visiting our friends in Utah during lockdown in the summer of 2020, and we have been inseparable ever since. We lived together in the quad room of the Alpha Phi house my senior year and sharing a room with 3 girls sounds insane, but Krissy made it so fun! She is always someone I can count on to give me the best advice and always be there for me. We've had the best times going out in college, spring break vacations to Hawaii and Santa Barbara, our late night talks, and our countless facetimes when we are states away :') Couldn't get married without her by my side!!
SD Meyer
Best Man
SD I met in boarding school in the 8th grade, and we actually didn't get along at first, but after we played rugby together, we became the best of friends. We've always been there for each other, and always will be. We can tell each other everything and he's always someone I can count on for the best advice and to always be honest with me. I'm so happy to have him as one of my best men.
Kiley Welch
Bridesmaid
Kiley and I became friends by both being in Alpha Phi together at the University of Utah, but we got so much closer as roommates my Senior year. Kiley is the sweetest, best person you could ever have as a friend! She has the best energy and is always so fun to be around! We've had so much fun going out together in college, spring break trips to Hawaii and Santa Barbara, and together at Life is Beautiful music festival with me and Eric!
Kyle Rabie
Groomsman
Kyle is always the life of the party. We've been friends since the 4th grade, playing sports together. He can always make me laugh and he's the funniest, craziest person I know. I know he's gonna bring the best energy to the wedding and make it one huge party!
Suri Fry
Bridesmaid
Suri and I met when we both went to Utah to visit friends during lockdown in the summer of 2020. We became so close all summer long going to West beach in Laguna. Suri is the reason I ever met Eric, convincing me that I should go on a date with this guy that messaged me on Tinder! We've had so much fun together having sleepovers at her house, going out together in college, and everything in between!
Kyle Grobler
Groomsman
I met Kyle in my second year of high school doing track and field together, always hanging at our track meets. We always party together and its never a bad time when Kyle's around. Every time we go out, it ends up being a spontaneous adventure. He's a friend I know I can always count on. I love him like a little brother.
Albert Viljoen
Groomsman
I met Albert through Kyle G. in high school. He's a funny person to be around and he always makes me feel welcome and included. He always makes the most fun plans, especially when I visit back home since moving to America. We have fun memories traveling to Knysna and Plett, in SA. He's also the best DJ I know. So excited to have him as my groomsman.
Nicole Mccabe
Bridesmaid
Nicole and I met when she went through sorority recruitment for Alpha Phi at the University of Utah in 2019. When I met Nicole, I instantly knew I wanted her as my little! We were roommates my senior year living in the sorority house together, which made us even closer and we have shared so many fun times together! Nicole is the little sister I never had, but that I got to have in Alpha Phi. I loved taking her out when she was a little freshman, bringing her to parties, and getting sushi together! Shes always been the biggest supporter of Eric and I's relationship and I am so grateful for our friendship, even with me being states away!
Heinrich Bisschoff
Groomsman
Heinrich, aka Jeremy, and I met playing rugby together in High School. We have good memories bonding over soccer, playing 5v5 together, and watching games. We got really close when I went on a trip with him to Nelsperuit for a festival. He's one of the most genuine, kind people I know, and anyone would be lucky to have him as a friend.
Bridgette Marquette
Bridesmaid
Bridgette and I became friends when we went to the same camp when we were in high school! She later ended up going to the same high school as me and we have stayed friends since! We have had so many fun memories together including our cruise to Cabo and swimming with the dolphins together, sleepovers at her house during high school and summers when I would come back from college, and going out together! I'm so thankful to have stayed friends with Bridgette this long even being at different schools and in different states!
Ruan Botha
Groomsman
Ruan and I met in the 5th grade. We were on the same rugby and cricket teams together. He's always been one of my best friends. I have fun memories going to his house watching soccer and playing videogames together. He's one of the smartest people I know and I'm glad to have a friend like him in my life.
Molly Elkington
Bridesmaid
Molly and I met in 2018 when she became my little in Alpha Phi at the University of Utah! We were so similar and I knew immediately that I wanted her to be my little! Molly is the most genuine, sincere friend. We were roommates my Junior year in college and had so much fun together! We have shared the best times together, going to sorority and fraternity formals, driving from Utah to LA together, and going out to the bars! Even with busy lives and being states away, we have a friendship that I'm always grateful to have!
Shaun Mclaren
Groomsman
Shaun and I met in high school when we were roommates in boarding school. We also played rugby together. We are both huge soccer fans, so we always loved to talk about our teams and watch games together. We got so much closer when we both mentored the younger kids at our school. He is a very kind person and hes one of my friends who I've made it a priority to stay in touch with even when moving to America. We still talk about soccer all the time to this day.
Robin Brooks
Groomsman
I met Robin when we played rugby together in high school. I always thought he was super cool and chill, but we weren't really friends at first. After we played together more, I realized we had a lot in common and we got much closer, bonding over our shared interest of watching and talking about soccer. We have had plenty of fun nights together going out and partying. He made my time visiting South Africa super fun, and we have fun memories going out to the bars with me and my fiancée.