Emily & Matthew
Wedding Party
Ashley Dowds
Maid of Honor
Ashley and I were randomly paired together to be roommates in the dorms our freshman year at University of California, Santa Cruz. We became instant best friends, living together throughout college. After graduating we moved to Colorado together to start a new journey, and now she and Roman (her sweetie) live across the hall from Matthew and I in the same apartment complex! She is so special to me, and I am so thankful to have her in my life.
Tyson Thornburg
Bridesman
Tyson and I met in graduate school at the University of Denver and became fast friends. We also worked together in the Colorado State House where we spent time hunting for free food, meeting for coffee around the capitol, and totally nerd-ing out at the fact that we got to work in such a cool industry! Tyson is so special to me, and I am so lucky to have him as a friend!
Katie Biniki
Bridesmaid
Katie is Matthew's sister, and my friend--what more could you want!? Katie and I become fast friends as soon I started to date Matthew, since we are so close in age. We instantly connected over our mutual drive for strong careers, and our girl power spirit! She is a world traveler, a free spirit, and yearns to help others and I am so lucky to be gaining such a lovely sister-in-law!
Joshua Peal
Best Man 1.0 and Officiant
Josh and Matthew have been friends since they were kids, having grown up together. Josh and Matthew both joined the Marine Corps after high school, and remained close friends throughout each of their experiences. Matthew and Josh have one of the most special friendships I have seen, and could easily start a comedy routine together.
Garrett Kastl
Best Man 2.0
Garrett (Frank) and Matthew have a really special, and strong friendship that began when they met in Marine Corps bootcamp back in 2010. They deployed together, had the same military job, and have been close friends ever since. In fact, if one of them forgets to say "I love you," at the end of their phone call, you can expect an immediate call back demanding an explanation! Garrett and Josh will be tag teaming the Best Man role for Matthew.
Andrew Woehr
Groomsman
Andrew and Matthew met in the Marine Corps in 2010, and have been close ever since. They became roommates when Andrew moved to Denver from St. Louis after leaving the military. Both went to school in Denver, and have maintained a really close friendship ever since.
Roman Magallon
Groomsman
Roman and Matthew became quick friends after being introduced by Ashley and I (which was literally our dream)! Roman and Matthew bonded over their love of Marvel movies, their "down for whatever" attitudes and the genuineness of both of their personalities.