Wedding Party
Heather McGhee
Maid of Honor
The best big sister. Taught Shannon what kale was at 21 (yikes) and so much more, champion for justice, Shannon's role model and guiding light.
Ronny McGhee
Bridesmaid
The best younger sister. Shannon's inspiration for the creative arts, fashion guru, Shannon's best playmate for life.
Erica Jewell
Bridesmaid
Shannon's cousin, partner in crime, robbed of birthday candle blow out since 1990, front seat to all of Shannon's twists and turns in life, #1 ride or die, licensed to win literally all of the arguments.
Iris Boivin
Bridesmaid
Also Shannon's cousin and partner in crime, athlete, and makes her contemplate moving to NYC to be closer every day.
Tori Morken
Bridesmaid
Shannon's friend from college, roommate for 3+ years, lover of olives (and has emergency olives on deck), #1 hype girl, will save your life if you need it, has been Shannon's rock since 2008ish
Julie Kimbley
Bridesmaid
Shannon's friend from college, hates recliner chairs, co-founder of Kappa Slayers Club, first real friend Shannon made at Butler, is a girl boss (and not just in her maiden name).
Ellen Lucas
Bridesmaid
Also Shannon's friend from college (L&L), is the best driver of silly fun, has the best moves, and may or may not drink pickle juice with every meal.
Emsie Sigwarth
Bridesmaid
Shannon's forever Iowa wedding date. We met through our partners, who went to school together (#BeckmanForLife) but created a lifelong bond as soul sisters and friends.
Brian Weinberg
Best Man
Brian and Matt met freshman year of college at Iowa. They share a mutual love for sports and Six Flags. All are things Brian is still able to enjoy since Matt convinced him to go to the ER after a spider bite. To return the favor Brian convinced Matt to move to Chicago where he ultimately started his journey with Shannon.
Chris Hoeger
Groomsman
Chris and Matt have been friends since high school when they got to know each other riding the bench for varsity football. To this day any trip back to Iowa isn’t complete without a trip to Marco's Italian Restaurant. A tradition between Chris and Matt since freshman year of high school.
Ben Faber
Groomsman
Another friend of Matt’s from college. Somehow through years of arguments and playing devil's advocate with each other, they have still been able to remain friends. Just don’t get between them on “Mean Monday.”
Prateek Tiwari
Groomsman
Matt and Prateek met at the University of Iowa though their friendship didn’t really get going until they both moved to Chicago. That’s when Prateek invited Matt to play video games at his place while he was on a date. Needless to say, Prateek didn’t get a second date - but definitely cemented the friendship with Matt.
Brett Pedersen
Groomsman
When Matt and Brett met at the University of Iowa he had frosted tips. Thankfully Matt was able to look past that and their friendship continued to Chicago where they both lived for a few years before Brett abandoned him for the OC. Matt still thinks he’ll be able to convince him to move back.
Bill Lindholm
Groomsman
Yet another college friend, there’s a good chance Bill will fall asleep in his hotel room and miss the wedding. It’s his signature move.
Brandon "B Marsh" Ngai
Groomsman
Matt and B Marsh met during Matt’s two-year stint in New York. Suffering together for two years in a law firm before they both had to call it quits. Matt moved to Chicago and it only took him nine years to convince B Marsh to do the same.
Ryan Holmes
Groomsman
Ryan and Matt met working as paralegals in New York. They quickly became friends and that’s when Matt was able to con Ryan into helping him move. Since leaving New York, Matt and Ryan have continued to stay in touch through concerts that Ryan drags Matt to.
Ryan Patterson
Officiant
Matt's friend from college. A moral compass we look to even if he tries to get us to invest in NFTs or Formula One trading cards.