Matthew & Katherine
Wedding Party
Alexa Lee
Maid of Honor
Friends since 2019ish, Alexa and Katherine both share a love for the sea, books, and Gregory Alan Isakov. Their plans for life previously consisted of stowing away on a ship and becoming cooks, but we suppose Katherine getting married works, too. Alexa is the ground control to Katherine's Major Tom, and vice versa.
Brendan Prestage
Best Man
Brendan and Matt met at the famous La Salle Academy thanks to ending up in the same homeroom and having only one person in between them alphabetically (shoutout to Angela). After surviving being chemistry lab partners, Brendan and Matt bonded over all sorts of things thanks to spending hours after school, in cars, and talking outside each other's houses.
Mary Elizabeth Keyton
Bridesmaid
Roommates from age 2-16, Katherine and Mary Elizabeth's (known as Bizzy to family and old friends) memories consist of making tents with their bunkbed, singing showtunes while cleaning the kitchen, and terrorizing Pearson (their little brother) until he got taller then them.
William Lima
Groomsman
Will and Matt have known each other since Matt was born. Their fathers both grew up friends in Fox Point in Providence, RI, and Will and Matt similarly grew up friends. Matt spent countless hours with Will swimming, hiking, and playing Wii growing up. Their lives peaked when they got TobyMac's autograph at a music festival in New Hampshire.
Hannah Grace Keyton
Bridesmaid
The Princess of the Keyton Household, Hannah Grace loves all things pink and popstar. She adoringly refers to Katherine as "Kat-Kat", and only recently learned to call Matt something other than "that guy".
Ryan Manning
Groomsman
Ryan and Matt met thanks to the University of Alabama pairing them as random roommates. Ryan is from Battle Mountain, Nevada, which is the fifth most remote town in the contiguous 48 states. Despite being from opposite sides of the country, Ryan and Matt bonded and have remained roommates ever since. Ryan has been by Matt's side through trials and tribulations such as the Swamp in Gainesville and Death Valley in Baton Rouge.
Madison (Lee) Hogg
Bridesmaid
Madison was a Lee when she first met Katherine, and she is the most responsible and Mary Shelly-esque of all her friends. Most days after class during Katherine's days at WCC, you could find her sitting behind the desk at Naomi and Olive, seeking advice while Madison checked people out and wrapped gifts. She and Katherine both love books and chatting about Madison's enlightening literature and Katherine's latest trashy mystery novel.
Luke Mondia
Groomsman
Luke is one of Matt's newer friends, but it sure doesn't feel like it. Thanks to his affinity for one of Katherine's bridesmaids, Matt and Luke became close. Matt and Luke's friendship can primarily be described by them trying to find time within their busy schedules. When they do hang out, Luke and Matt discuss the lack of Italian food in the south and their lives.
Abigail Byrd
Bridesmaid
Abigail (alongside Sarah Creel) met Katherine at a Lake Day event through their campus ministry; they randomly decided to create a friend group, and it somehow worked out perfectly. Abigail is a master of the cello and checking up on her friends. Katherine's college experience would be much more chaotic if not for Abigail.
Trevor Russell
Groomsman
Trevor and Matt met through RUF (a campus ministry) and computer science classes, and spent time working on CS 101 labs together as freshmen during COVID. With Trevor's guitar prowess and Matt's sound skills, they frequently worked together on music projects from church to the famous Tuscaloosa band Parking on Caplewood. Trevor joined Matt and Ryan as roommates junior year, creating the ultimate trio.
Sarah (Teague) Creel
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Katherine have been dear friends since a casual coffee meet up turned into a 2 and a half hour conversation about theology, life, and books. She and her husband are also the reason Katherine and Matt ever started dating, so if you see them, make sure to congratulate them on their work. Sarah provided countless baked goods throughout Katherine's college career, including egg free one's for Matt.
Jacob Summerly
Groomsman
Jacob and Matt became best friends in kindergarten thanks to them racing to play with the farm during each play time. They spent a great amount of time playing sports together, peaking in middle school where they both starred on the Barrington Christian Academy basketball team (Jacob as every position on the court and Matt as left bench). Despite going to different high schools, they have remained close friends and can usually be found laughing at nonsensical things every time they're together.
Jaden (Thomley) Mondia
Bridesmaid
Jaden and Katherine, both with saucers for glasses and a love of theatre, first made their acquaintance at middle school sleepovers of a mutual friend. After parting ways for many years, they ran into each other at RUF and reconnected. She and Katherine now work together and laugh over the trials and tribulations of youth ministry.
Ian Wright
Groomsman
Ian and Matt met at Barrington Christian Academy when Ian's family moved to Rhode Island in first grade. Ian and Matt formed strong bonds on soccer teams and choirs, but most importantly as costars in the hit musical "Are We There Yet?" in eighth grade. Their friendship was maintained throughout high school and college, even though they did not see each other nearly as much as they should have.
Sarah (Willeford) Dickinson
Bridesmaid
Sarah Willeford and Katherine were briefly homeschooled together, but really became friends at Wallace Community College after both joining the show choir. They share a love for coffee and laughter, all of which Sarah makes very aesthetic on her Instagram. Seriously, it's impressive. But really, Sarah has an amazing eye for beauty and decor.
Lauren Beauchamp
Bridesmaid
Lauren and Katherine first bonded over being overwhelmed by show choir kids at Wallace Community College orientation, and then later becoming those very same show choir kids themselves. Lauren's golden-doodle, Chip, is her most prize possession, which Katherine understands considering he's one of the cutest dogs she's ever seen.