Jennifer & Matthew
Wedding Party
Allison Ward
Maid of Honor
Allison and Jennifer met during their junior year at Milton High School. Eventually, they ended up roommates at the University of Georgia and have been best friends ever since. Although they live far from each other due to work, they are still sure to talk weekly. They can always count on each other for a good laugh or cry!
Jessica Avery
Maid of Honor
Although Jessica turned Jennifer into the middle child back in 2000, Jennifer is still grateful for such a sweet, loving and artistic sister to go through life with. Jessica is the only reason Jennifer would possibly yell "Go (San Francisco) Gators!"
Rose Cahill
Bridesmaid
Rose and Jennifer met in Cambridge England on their study abroad Jennifer's junior year of college. They both walked into an awkward situation and walked out friends for life. Athens would not be the same to Jennifer without Rose to get an Ike and Jane's biscuit with, go to the Farmer's Market with, or watch movies on the couch with.
Trinity Freeman
Bridesmaid
Trinity and Jennifer met at Milton High School, but really sealed their friendship when they decided to brave their freshman year of college at the University of Georgia together as roommates. They shared about 30 square feet of space for a year, and remain close friends even now. Jennifer can always count on Trinity for a much needed lunch together or an episode of Georgetown Cupcakes.
Anne Wise
Bridesmaid
Anne and Jennifer met in their new stage of life as working professionals teaching 2nd grade in Athens, Georgia. They spent their first year together venting about work, lesson planning on weekends, and keeping each other sane. Jennifer will always be grateful for that. They can usually be spotted trying and failing to talk about anything besides school.
Melissa Laitner
Bridesmaid
Melissa and Jennifer met when Melissa became close with Jennifer's brother Frank at the University of South Carolina. They eventually got married which meant Jennifer and Jessica had another sister to help them outnumber the boys. Melissa can always be counted on for a cheesy snack or some SEC related smack talk.
Heather Akumiah
Bridesmaid
Heather and Jennifer met back at Northwestern Middle School. They frequently hung out to listen to music, laugh and raid each other's snacks. When Heather went off to New York City for school, she was able to show Jennifer a good time and keep the friendship alive. Although Heather moved across the pond, they are always down to give an uplifting compliment on each other's Instagrams.
Ben Smith
Best Man
This is the best man, right here. Matt and Ben went to the same elementary school but became true friends when Ben was convinced to audition for a show at WRHS during Matt’s sophomore year. If you need tickets, this is the guy to call. Matt and Ben remain great friends and love a good UGA gameday or Young the Giant concert.
Aaron Joiner
Groomsman
Matt and Aaron have known each other since one fateful Science Fair field trip in middle school. They sadly went their separate ways and reconnected in high school thanks mostly to the WRHS theatre program. Aaron has the best hugs this side of the Mississippi.
Nick Ceccini
Groomsman
Nick had the fortune of living with Matt for about a year and a half. While they are from the same hometown, they went to different high schools and became friends in college. Nick is the king of relaxing and can always be counted on when you need a party to have a sense of refinement.
Josh Manion
Groomsman
Josh had the luck of being Matt’s longest lasting roommate in Athens, spanning three years and two different places. They shared a record collection through most of that time that had to be sadly separated when Josh moved to Boston. If you have any questions about politics, music, or baseball, please direct them to Josh.
Tyler Durden
Groomsman
Tyler is Matt’s closest cousin in age on his dad’s side. When hanging out with Tyler, you can always bet that there will be great conversation. He works at Frito Lay, so everyone should bother him for some free chips.
Andrew Tanner
Groomsman
Andrew is Matt’s closest cousin in age on his mom’s side. They share a love for White Tiger BBQ in Athens, GA. He lives in Savannah with his wife Andrea, so now you have a place to stay if you ever want to visit Savannah.
Frank Avery
Groomsman
Frank is the brother of the bride. Since Matt is an only child, he is excited to finally have a brother, even if it is by law and not blood. Frank is, unfortunately, a Gamecocks alumni. So if any of these Dawgs at the wedding need someone to pick on, he is your guy.