Maid of Honor
(Queens, NY) The second easiest decision Meghan ever made. Her sister, first best friend, confidant, stylist, wedding planner, and future lawyer. While Meghan's last name will soon become Heilmann, they will always be known as the Kelly Sisters. While Erin is ecstatic that she gets to witness Meghan marry her person, let it be known that Erin did not make it easy for Christopher. In the beginning years Erin made him work for her approval, only wanting the best for Meghan. In the end, Erin could not imagine a better partner for her sister.
Best Man
(Woodstock, GA) There could not be a better best man selected to witness our marriage. Meghan and Brian became friends in middle school and had the privilege of witnessing each other going through puberty, fall in and out of love, and try to find their place in the world. Brian became the son that Jim never had as he was always at the Kelly’s being put to work. Once in highschool, Meghan introduced Brian and Chris, never anticipating the bromance that would result from that decision.
Bridesmaid
(Athens, GA) Lily finally gets a sister! At first, Meghan was quite scared of Lily knowing she was Christopher's only sister, and she would have to win her over in order to stick around. It didn't take too many Heilmann family sushi dinners before Lily and Meghan got to know each other and began making jokes at Christopher's expense. For some time now Meghan has considered Lily another sister but is ecstatic to make it official.
Groomsman
(Wilmington, NC) From middle school to high school and lacrosse through all the years, Chris and Ryan have been friends from the start. Ironically, they became better friends towards the end of highschool, just before heading their separate ways for college. Since then they have been in almost daily contact, keeping up with each others’ successes and new adventures.
Bridesmaid
(Columbia, SC) Amelia and Meghan became instant best friends in 8th grade and have remained inseparable since. Sharing a birthday month only made them closer, and in fact, for several years they even decided to celebrate their special days together. Their college careers eventually took them in different directions, but they never missed a beat. Amelia and Meghan are always able to pick up right where they left off last, and cannot wait to reunite for the big day.
Groomsman
(Atlanta, GA) The joy of dating for so long comes with a lot of shared friends and lines start to blur on who was friends with who first. Meghan and Tanner were friends in middle school while Chris wasn’t added to the mix until later in highschool, where the boys bonded over a mutual love of science and space. This led the two of them to go to Auburn University, where they survived the rigors of the Aerospace Engineering program.
Bridesmaid
(New York, NY) Lauren, Christopher and Meghan have been in school together since kindergarten. Just like Meghan and Christopher's love story, Lauren and Meghan's friendship did not blossom until high school. During their junior year, Meghan and Lauren became close and enjoyed attending proms and homecomings alongside Christopher. Lauren would always lovingly point out Meghan and Christopher finishing each other's stuttering sentences. While Lauren has not called Georgia home for some time now, Meghan cannot wait to be back with her where it all began.
Groomsman
(Roswell, GA) Some might say that Meghan and Nick were friends first, because they attended the same Sunday school for years. However, Chris and Nick truly became best friends through middle school while at High Meadows and later through Roswell high school, spending most weekends together. While Nick may have gone to the wrong tiger college (Clemson), they have stayed in daily contact and remained best friends ever since.
Bridesmaid
(Roswell, GA) Two strangers that got paired as college roommates then turned best friends was the beginning of Hannah and Meghan's story. While the pair are polar opposites, each is responsible for getting the other one through the ups and downs of their time at Berry College. Meghan kept Hannah as sane as anyone could, and in return Hannah pushed Meghan out of her comfort zone. The two have since graduated and moved apart, but the bond they created in their 12x14 room has nothing on the 816 miles of distance they now share.
Groomsman
(Roswell, GA) One of Chris’ best friends through middle school at High Meadows and Roswell High School, thick as thieves alongside Chris and Nick the whole way. Even though he decided to attend the University of Georgia, it is David who we thank for keeping everyone from Roswell in close contact as we all went our separate ways for college. Without him several of us would have drifted apart, instead of keeping these friendships going strong through it all.
Bridesmaid
(Chicago, IL) Meghan and Claire met during their sophomore year at Berry College. The two hit it off and before long were partners in crime. From Zumba classes to late night drives, Meghan and Claire only became closer with time. On breaks, since Claire was from Chicago, she found a second family with the Kelly's in Georgia. Likewise, Meghan spent time in Claire's home state of Illinois where she also gained more family. Claire was always a huge supporter of Meghan and Chris's relationship, often times even accompanying Meghan on her long drives to Auburn.
Groomsman
(Denver, CO) It wasn't until high school that Chris and Anderson became more than teammates. During 10 years of lacrosse they became friends both on and off the field as they found a shared love of engineering through their classes together. Following high school Anderson made the horrible decision to attend the University of Alabama. In spite of this, Chris and Anderson have remained close friends ever since.
Bridesmaid
(Fort Worth, TX) Example 1 out of 2 of why moving across the country in a pandemic really bonds people together. Meghan and Megan met when Chris and Zac, their respective boyfriends, decided it would be a good idea to all live together their first year in Texas. They may have soon regretted that when they saw how fast Megan and Meghan would team up against them. Zac and Megan's well-behaved dog, Luna, inspired Meghan and Chris to get one of their own. Now both couples spend lots of time at Trinity Trails playing with Luna and Link who were fast best friends just like their parents.
Groomsman
(Fort Worth, TX) Zac and Chris met and their friendship flourished during their time at Auburn University. In the early months of their senior year, Chris and Zac were hired by Lockheed Martin and planned to move to Texas soon after graduation. It was a no brainer for Zac and Chris to be roommates in their new state and the deal only got sweeter when they decided to have their girlfriends move in as well. Their time in college, moving across the country, and starting a new job, all while contending with the pandemic solidified Zac and Chris into lifelong friends.
Bridesmaid
(Fort Worth, TX) Example 2 out of 2 why moving across the country in a pandemic really bonds people together. Meghan, Bailey and Megan quickly became each others' support system to figure out how to live through a pandemic in a new city, with new jobs, all while trying to navigate their early 20s. The girls have spent several holidays together, countless pool days, tequila nights to dish on boy drama, hosted watched parties for the Auburn games, and made it through the Texas freeze. Bailey has been at every step of Meghan's latest life chapter and this wedding is no exception.
Groomsman
(Fort Worth, TX) Henry and Chris became close friends during their time at Auburn University. Henry was hired by Lockheed Martin at the same time as Chris and the great Texas migration gained another member. Henry has been a close friend of Chris and Meghan ever since their time at Auburn and have only continued to grow closer since. If there is ever an event being hosted by the (soon to be) Heilmann’s, Henry is always there helping make it all happen.
Flower Girl
(Riverview, FL) Audrina is the daughter of Meghan's cousin, but more importantly she is Meghan's goddaughter. The first time Meghan and Christopher got to meet Audrina in person was at her Baptism in New York (the same weekend Chris asked for Jim's blessing). When Meghan first met Audrina they instantly clicked while Chris instantly panicked as he never had held a baby before. At the time of the wedding Audrina will be 18 months old, so fingers crossed we can get her to walk down the aisle.
Ring Bearer
(Fort Worth, TX) When two people love each other very much they decide one night to just 'look' at what dogs are available. Within 24 hours they have spent way too much money at Petsmart and brought home the cutest Lab mix puppy. Link is Christopher's favorite work from home co-worker and Meghan's favorite walking buddy. Link loves to explore new trails with his parents, can play fetch for hours, and looks amazing in all of his bandanas. He is so excited for his humans to get married.