We're Getting Married!!
Wedding Party
Sami Weatherford
Matron of Honor
Emma's big sister and biggest fan... Emma and Sami have waited their whole lives to stand by each other's side when they say "I do" to their person! Emma was lucky to be Sami's maid of honor at her August 2015 wedding, and Sami cannot wait to do the same for Emma as her matron of honor!
Breezi Lutkenhaus
Bridesmaid
Emma and Breezi have been friends since sophomore year of college at the University of Mary Washington. Sharing birthdays just 3 days apart, they have felt like almost twins since the very beginning. Friendship turned into best friendship and being roommates senior year of college. Emma was honored to be a bridesmaid for Breezi's wedding back in May 2022 and is thrilled to have Breezi standing by her side in July!
Maddie Taghon
Bridesmaid
Maddie and Emma met as blind roommates when they accepted jobs at the University of Mary Washington back in 2018. Both of their love for loud music, dive bars, and wine lead them on many adventures so far and there are definitely many more to come in the future... :)
Liz Newton
Bridesmaid
Liz and Emma met in 2020 coaching at rival ODAC schools, Randolph Macon College and Washington and Lee University. Despite their head coaches being rivals, Liz and Emma struck up a fast friendship. Despite only seeing each other twice in-person since 2020, their almost daily Facetimes have carried their friendship since.
Matt Rohde
Best Man
Matt is Ryan's oldest brother. Ryan has Matt to thank for trailblazing the trials and tribulations of high school life. These two love the simplest of things, like shooting hoops together and running football routes in the backyard.
JB Sheridan
Groomsman
JB and Ryan first met playing lacrosse together at Salisbury University. They reunited when Ryan moved to Richmond and JB was just named as the head men's lacrosse coach at Randolph-Macon College. Ryan joined JB's staff and they've been close friends and coaching colleagues ever since.
Justin Tuma
Groomsman
Ryan met Justin when Justin took his first coaching position as JB's assistant coach at Randolph-Macon College. They shared a love for golf and always found time to go play when they weren't coaching lacrosse on the field together.
Adam Dzedzy
Groomsman
Ryan and Adam have known each other their entire lives. They grew up as next-door neighbors and played all sports together growing up such as baseball, soccer and lacrosse. They attended Malvern Prep together and and have been best friends ever since. Their most important bond, to this day, is sharing a tee time.