Wedding Party
Melissa Katherman
Maid of Honor
Madalyn and Melissa met at University of La Verne before entering the Athletic Training Program together. They endured many all night study sessions and countless great nights. They can be in San Francisco, in the library all night studying, on FaceTime taking shots, or eating breakfast burritos in bed and they always have the best time.
Nick Gee
Best Man
Anthony and Nick met Freshman year of high school and have been one of each other's best friends ever since. From Marvel movie premiers, to late nights at Scratch Pub, they have always had great times together. Over the years, going off to separate colleges, and living in different states for the last 7 years, they have always found ways to remain in touch and have always been there for one another. Nick also holds the coveted title of Slap Bet Commissioner of a bet made between Anthony and Zack.
Cassandra Garcia
Bridesmaid
Cassandra and Madalyn were both in the Athletics Training Program at University of La Verne and became close friends after their multiple clinical rotations together. It doesn’t matter if they’re going to conferences, working 3am marathons at Disneyland, or just staying up eating hot cheetos…Cass and Madds are always having a great time together.
Zack Masterson
Best Man
Anthony and Zack met in Algebra 1 Freshmen of high school where Zack periodically took answers from Anthony. They have been one of each other's best friends ever since. It doesn't matter if it's a 15-hour drive to Wyoming, getting beat at darts, or just hanging out drinking Zack's dad's Pacificos, they always have a great time together. Constantly living on different ends of country from each other, they still remain close and frequently call to catch up.
Juleyka Andino Rivera
Bridesmaid
Juleyka and Madalyn met during a football rotation at University of La Verne. Their friendship grew quickly over the next year as they spent almost every day together laughing, partying, and even more partying. Juleyka and Madalyn also attended Chico State together and lived together where they frequented the farmers market every chance they could.
David Shackelford
Groomsman
David is the oldest of Anthony's four cousins. David is the oldest of two in his family, so Anthony was that older mentor he would look up to. They both played baseball in high school and college and would consistently work out and train together (David still can't hit Anthony's change-up). Even from opposite sides of the country, they found ways to connect, like spending time in Philadelphia before traveling to upstate New York for summer ball.
Misty Briant
Bridesmaid
Misty is Madalyn’s oldest sister and basically everyone’s second mom. Misty, aka Jeff Probst, was always the host of our backyard games ranging anywhere from endless volleyball matches to making us eat dirt worms for immunity. Misty and Madalyn have grown closer over the years thanks to their weekly (sometimes daily) calls discussing life updates and more importantly..the latest Survivor episode.
Nathaniel Braun
Groomsman
Nathaniel is one of Anthony's two younger brothers. He is in the middle of the trio. Growing up and living together they were extremely close. Anthony was always there to pass the difficult parts of any video game Nathaniel was stuck on. As they grew up and moved their separate ways, they remained close and frequently talked, so Anthony can give him some much-needed life advice. They always reconvine yearly when Nathaniel makes the trip cross country to celebrate Thanksgiving.
Melanie Aldridge
Bridesmaid
Melanie is the second oldest of the family and has (obviously) known Madalyn her entire life. Growing up, Madalyn probably annoyed Melanie more than anyone but Melanie was still always willing to support Madalyn. Melanie was always cheering on Madalyn at her softball games and working countless concerts together creating great memories that will last a lifetime.
Jacob Braun
Groomsman
Jacob is the youngest of Anthony's brothers. There is a 9-year difference between them, but that never stopped them from finding ways to connect and grow close together. From playing wiffle ball, MLB the Show, NBA 2k, or just talking about sports, they always found ways to bond. As Jacob grew up, he looked up to Anthony as a mentor and even picked up one of Anthony's passions...finding ways to annoy Nathan.
Morgan Kennedy
Bridesmaid
Morgan is 4 years younger than Madalyn but growing up, they were often mistaken as twins. Living in the same house for so many years, they couldn’t wait to be separated. But now that they live across the country from each other, they are closer than ever. Together they make up 2 parts of an elite Escape Room team that holds many records in the South Eastern Pennsylvania Area. #KB^2
Matthew Kennedy
Groomsman
Matthew is Madalyn's brother and the youngest of her group of siblings. When Anthony and Madalyn starting dating, Anthony met Matthew and they instantly found a common interest...baseball. Over the years Anthony's relationship with Matthew grew, from exchanging yearly birthday texts, to teaching each other new drinking games. Anthony is honored to have Matthew as a brother and hopes they continue to grow closer.
Carrie and Ted Cartwright
Mother and Bonus Father of Bride
Ted and Carrie have been together for 12 years. They reside in Pahrump, Nevada. They enjoy going on ATV rides and spoiling their pups- Jax and Tatum🐾
Chris and Tina Braun
Father and Mother of Groom
Chris and Tina have been together 33 years. They reside in Whittier, California with Anthony’s younger brothers, Nathan and Jacob. They enjoy finding new wine bars and Chris’s delicious cooking. 🧑🏻🍳
Kevin and Lisa Kennedy
Father and Bonus Mother of the Bride
Kevin and Lisa have been together 7 years. They reside in Coldwater, Ohio. They enjoy attending local sporting events and spending time with Lisa’s 4 children and 7 grandchildren. ❤️