Laura & Matthew
Wedding Party
Jenna Gary
Matron of Honor
Jenna is Laura's older sister and best friend! The love of a sister is something words cannot explain, but hearts can always feel. She was and is and will continue to be there through it all; no one on earth can understand you the way a sister can. They may have had some bumps along the road, might have even been a goose-egg on Jenna's head from a wooden apple, but there isn't a thing they would change. Jenna has always lifted Laura up with grace and integrity and done so with a smile on her face. She is without a doubt the greatest sister any girl could hope for, and now Laura has the privilege to watch her become an amazing mother to the sweetest little girl!
AJ Moore
Best Man
Who knew that working in a busy kitchen could bring two people together? Matthew and AJ met at Kooky Canuck back in 2019, and it was chaos and fun from there. AJ is one of the goofiest goobers out there; there is never a dull moment when he's around! He's our designated deviled egg maker for all occasions. He's your go-to guy if you need a laugh, but just be careful - he's been known to moon people!
Riley O'Mearns
Maid of Honor
What better way to make friends than being taught to play some Russian card game together in third grade? Riley and Laura have been inseparable from the moment they met, and eighteen years later they're even closer than before! From awkward middle school crushes, high school band camp, college, and becoming long distance besties, she's been there through it all. Riley is the embodiment of a soul sister: a platonic friend that transcends lifetimes!
Josh Acroyd
Best Man
Josh: a simple man, all he needs is beer and a fishing pole. It all started on a beer pong table six years ago at a Halloween party, then turned into being neighbors years later! Although they were only neighbors for a year, Josh made the most of it by hanging out in the garage just about every night. Even now, he'll show up randomly and have a few garage beers with Matthew!
Abbey Acroyd
Bridesmaid
Abbey is one of the kindest souls you could ever meet! She's a proud dog mom who is not afraid to show you lots of pics. She has recently found a new passion in fostering dogs and doing anything she can to help with different rescues around Memphis. Abbey quickly became one of Laura and Matthew's besties thanks to her kind and loving nature. We may be a little biased, but she is also our favorite photographer! You can see her work in all the pictures on this website!
Zack Gary
Groomsman
Funny thing about Zack: he did not like Matthew at first. Maybe he was trying to play the "mean older brother-in-law," or maybe it was the fact that Matthew drove a BMW and had a northern accent. Since then, they've bonded over mechanic work, hunting, and kayaking! He's a big San Francisco 49ers fan, just don't mention Super Bowl 58. Zack is also the biggest hype man; you can catch him on the dance floor livin' it up!
Abby Moore
Bridesmaid
Abby is the resident crazy lady - you never know what's going to come out of her mouth! Matthew and Laura have both worked with Abby at different restaurants over the years, and work friends soon turned into family. She's probably more excited for them to get married than she was for her own wedding. Just ask her about the night they got engaged; there's photo proof! All jokes aside, Abby is the friend that is always down for anything and will love you unconditionally! She never fails to brighten everyone's day!
Blake Strickland
Groomsman
Blake and Matthew met on the bus in middle school 14 years ago and quickly bonded over Snickers ice cream bars and video games. They went to school together, worked together at Fishtales, a local restaurant in Richmond Hill, Georgia, and got into lots of trouble together! Blake is the one friend you can call no matter the time of day who would show up no matter the distance!
Kaley Gary
Bridesmaid
Kaley is Laura's other "sister"! After Jenna and Zack got married a few years ago, everyone became so close it's just easier to call them family! Like her brother Zack, Kaley is the life of the party. She is such a beautiful and fun person inside and out, and a great mom to two wonderful boys. You can find her on the dance floor, rapping every verse to every Memphis rapper you can think of!
Kenny Olivieri
Groomsman
Kenny and Matthew met through the car community in Memphis (aka they both had BMWs) and quickly bonded over German cars, whiskey, and being from the Northeast! Ask him why you don't use an impact gun on a valve cover. It was a very long night, but many hours of Youtube University and a few glasses of whiskey later, they got it fixed. He's the friend that's always down for a good time - just don't let him convince you to take a Four Horseman shot.
Emma Richardson
Bridesmaid
Emma is Matthew's younger sister! They may have fought like crazy while growing up, but years passed and once Matthew got his license, they bonded over car rides and quick trips to the store. Emma is a lover of Taylor Swift and an avid reader. She has the most precious little boy, Flynn, that always keeps her on her toes! If you're looking for any cringey videos or pictures of Matthew, she's your go-to girl. Goodness knows she's just glad to have a sister now, and Laura is even happier to add another to the list!
Ryan Ouellette
Groomsman
Ryan is Matthew's cousin! He's a big sports guy and could probably list every player in the NFL and MLB if he tried. He's also a Guitar Hero wizard and PGA 2k master; challenge him if you're brave. Ryan is really just a chill guy you can relax with whenever you need to. Most importantly, he's a friend who will always grab a drink with you - a bottle of vodka (Platinum 10x) hates to see him comin'!
Alex Zimmerman
Groomsman
Alex is the newest addition to the friend group, but it wasn't long before he felt like family! He's a wild country boy, master of destruction - beer pong tables, fences, you name it (iykyk), and an all-around great guy. Alex always has your back in any situation - just know he may be the one who got you into it in the first place!