Michaela & Connor
Wedding Party
Olivia Wagner
Maid of Honor
We met in middle school so the fact that she chose to be my friend then should tell you all you need to know! Olivia has been one of the most constant people in my life for so long and will be forever! Olivia is without a doubt the only reason I survived high school. Even (what feels like) 457298 miles away, she's still the first person I call when something happens. We have been through just about everything you can think of together and our friendship has never wavered (well except that one time)
Cole Carpenter
Best Man
Michaela had dibs on Cole as a "bridesman" in her wedding, whenever that may have been, until it became OUR wedding. He was also my very first friend at liberty university we had some ups and some big downs but eventually we got closer than ever and he had helped me and been with me through almost everything including all of Michaela and I's friendship and relationship. And Thankfully he agreed to be one of my best men! I just have to proof read his speech because he knows too much.
Annie Gregorius
Maid of Honor
If you've had a conversation with me in the past 5 years you've definitely heard this name. Annie and I somehow went to the same schools our entire lives and didn't get close until the year before I moved out of state. It's safe to say distance makes the heart grow fonder. Annie is kind but firm, she has a heart of gold but also isn't afraid to tell you that you're being dumb (trust me.) She's been my shoulder to cry on and the person to share the joys of life with and I'm so lucky to call her one of my best friends!
TJ Carney
Best Man
TEEEJ!!!! The Man the myth the legend. Tj and I met actually due to Michaela introducing us. We eventually got super close and ended up living together and had some great times until he decided to leave me and move out west but we still stayed connected and got closer. He was also here for all of Michaela's and I's actual relationship. He is amazing and a great friend and I'm thankful he will be by my side.
Abby Goins
Bridesmaid
I was assigned this friendship the second she was born and I couldn't be happier. Abby is not only my sister but my partner in crime (not actually crime if you're seeing this mama.) While most people can't even believe we're related, Abby and I are lucky to say we get along better than most siblings could dream of. (I mentioned the possibility of her being my maid of honor and was met with, "Asking me to wear a dress is a lot already")
Dominic Brabant
Groomsman
DOM!!!!! He's my little brother so there isn't too much to it. I'm kidding, he's great. We definitely didn't get along when we were younger but we did get closer after I left for college which has been nice. Now if you know Dominic you know that "closer' is subjective considering the amount he actually speaks. But in relation to the past he definitely talks more now. But I'm glad he has agreed to join me on Michaela and I's special day.
Ivanna Martin
Bridesmaid
Ivanna and I met in our freshman year group chat, a commonality between a few of my bridesmaids. Although we choose not to speak of it, a lot of beautiful things came from it! We lived on the same hall and eventually became roommates. Ivanna listened to me go on and on about Connor for years (and never even told me to shut up about it) and I no longer have to preface any story I'm telling her with "this is TMI but." She also somehow became my concert buddy without either of us realizing it.
Dylan Shertzer
Groomsman
DYLAN!!!! Dylan and I met in 7th grade due to our little brothers being on the same soccer team. We instantly became friends and have been ever since. He is one of the most genuine people I know and is just a good man. I'm thankful I've had him around all this time. He was there for me in high school and is still around now. He is also one of the most godly men I have ever met and his relationship with the Lord inspired me a long time ago and still does to this day.
Jennifer Blackburn
Bridesmaid
Again, freshman year group chat. Jenn and I were in the same friend group for a while but somehow didn't get super close until the past year or so. Jenn is the perfect combination of loving and stern. While I have a long list of people I can go to for things, if I want an actual solution, Jenn is that person. Our friendship has truly blossomed into something beautiful, including (but not limited to) bi-weekly couples game night.
Adam Messenger
Groomsman
Adam and I met during my freshman year of college playing volleyball. We hung out a few times but never really got that close until my sophomore year and we've kept in touch since he moved back to Michigan. Michaela and I even went to visit him and had a fantastic time. He has always been a great friend making sure to check in with me and see how I am doing. I am so happy he agreed to come all the way to Virginia from Michigan just to be in our wedding! I cant wait to see him and am super thankful for him.
Zion Divino
Bridesmaid
Zion and I met freshman year. If you were to ask me when, I genuinely don't know that I could place it. It kinda feels like my memories just suddenly have this smiling face in them. Zion (AKA Zee Baby Smooth) came into my life at quite possibly the perfect time. See, I don't exactly remember our first conversation but I remember how drastically my life changed when she entered it. Zion can only be described as a ray of sunshine. (I can now say I know her family and I see exactly where it comes from.) If Zion is around it's almost impossible for me to be in a bad mood.
Harrison Laukhuff
Groomsman
Harrison. Describing Harrison that is quite difficult to do. If you know him like I do you will never be bored, He is one of those people who is kind of quiet but when they talk they are so funny. He is one of my oldest friends going all the way back to 4th grade in Ms. Smith's class. And we have been friends ever since. He is someone I can always count on him when I come home to hangout and go get some Chick FIl A. I cant wait to see Mr. Sunglasses himself on the dance floor at our wedding. And you should be just as excited as I am to see him.
Markey Battle
Bridesmaid
Also that freshman year group chat. My first impression of Markey was definitely something along the lines of "that girl is crazy." I was very right. By any common worldly standard, Markey is crazy. Markey loves without limits and lives in pure joy despite all that's thrown at her, and to most (even me at the time) that's crazy. Markey Battle was one of the first names I knew when it came to anything related to Liberty University and I'm glad it's one that I'm still very familiar with.
Nathan Fenters
Groomsman
NATHAN FREAKING FENTERS my sophmore year college roommate and one of the few people I still talk to from freshman year of college. He is one of the funniest people I know and I can always count on him to be real with me. I miss watching the Carolina gamecocks with him in our college dorm or watching him torment the freshman on our hall. Im thankful for his friendship and his countless offers to come visit him which I need to take him up on soon. If you like college football or any college sport you'll get along great with him. And I cant wait for him to be apart of our day.