Wedding Party
Brooklyn Bacon
Maid of Honor
Hi, I’m Brooklyn! I met Olivia at the University of Missouri, where we quickly became friends and later roommates! I’m currently living in Portland, Oregon with my husband, Jackson, and our dog, Teddy, while working as an interior designer and getting my Masters of Architecture.
Miranda Frankenbach
Bridesmaid
Me and Olivia met at Mizzou during my freshman year. Olivia was my bible study leader in our ministry, Chi Alpha. We quickly became close friends and have spent the past few years growing our friendship. I am a 5th year Vocal Music Education major and will begin working for Chi Alpha after graduation.
Mercedez Ekle
Bridesmaid
Hi I’m Mercedez, I am Olivia’s future sister in-law! I am going to school for occupational therapy in Duluth, MN! I am also a dog mom to a very spoiled lab!
Katilin Belk
Bridesmaid
I had the privilege of meeting Olivia when I moved to Columbia, Missouri in order to pursue my Masters at Mizzou! I got connected with Chi Alpha and Olivia was not only my bible study leader, but my mentor as well. It has been a joy to live life alongside Olivia ever since! I have since graduated with my Masters and am working full time at an engineering firm in Columbia!
Tyler Malloy
Best Man
The man of the men. But also one of the boys. I’ve been sticking, hanging, and gaming with Matt for years and it doesn’t look like I’m stopping anytime soon. I have a beautiful wife and 3 amazing children, and they don’t mind Matt either - so that’s something.
Blaz' Barton
Groomsman
My name is Blaz' Barton. I am from Southern Missouri. Grew up on a farm, have a degree in Agriculture, and love to work with my hands. I'm blessed with the most wonderful wife, Julie, and our first baby on the way. I also have the coolest pup, Ash. I've known Matt since he was a freshman in college. We were involved as students and leaders at the same time in Chi Alpha Campus Ministries together. He has since become a very dear friend and a man I love to death.
Tim Kuehner
Groomsman
Every King needs a Jester, and I’ve been cracking Matt up for years. Whether it’s gaming, hanging, or listening to Kenny Chesney and Uncle Kracker’s “When the Sun Goes Down” on loop for 5 hours straight. I’ve had the privilege of doing it all with this King among men, and I look forward to the years to come.
Jackson Bacon
Groomsman
Hey I’m Jackson! I love spending time in the outdoors and have the privilege of doing that as my job through outdoor adventure youth ministry in Oregon. I live with my wife, Brooklyn, and dog outside of Portland. Matt and I lived together at the Chi Alpha Campus Ministry house for a year and a half, and have spent many nights around a campfire, cooking up masterpieces in the kitchen, and serving alongside each other in ministry. Nobody loves people better than Matt and it is my honor to be his friend. If you’re ever in need of a stinky raft guide, give me a call!
Fletcher McCune
Usher
I'm Fletch. I'm a chemical engineer that moved to the swamps of Louisiana to pursue a career in the harnessing of renewable energy. In my free time I like to pick heavy things up and put them back down, watch Formula 1, and play video games with the boys. I've known Matt for 16+ years and in that decade and a half we've been classmates, teammates, workout partners, gaming buddies, movie watchers, party goers, late-night laughers, serious talkers, and everything else that comes with the title of "besterestest" friend. When it comes down to it, I'd run through a brick wall for the man because I know he would for me. -Usher #1
Trinten Lederle
Usher
I'm Trinten. You don't need to know much about me except that I love music, Tolkien, running, and exploring the world. I'm a self identifying "hippy", and I love doing things others might consider crazy or even dumb. I believe everything happens for a reason, and we all have to duty to find out what our purpose for this life is. That's the journey and in my opinion there is nothing more exciting. I've known Matt for almost 2 decades, been friends with him most of that time and best friends for at least half of it. Id do anything for him, be there for him if I can, listen to him when I can, because he has done the same for me whether he knows it or not.
Zachary Culley
Usher
My name is Zach. I was born 4 days earlier than Matt as a matter of fact, but you have to cut him some slack even though sometimes he is whack. In all seriousness, he is on track to have a wonderful marriage that I’m excited to witness over the years… so make sure to clap, award him a plaque, and give him a pat on the back. Welcome to the pack you two, we have y’alls back.
