Wedding Party
Alex Madonia
Matron of Honor
Alex and Brielle’s friendship started as random freshman-year roommates at Missouri State. Ten years later, they’re both standing by each other’s side on their wedding days. No matter where life has taken them, their friendship has never skipped a beat. They have the kind of friendship that picks up right where it left off, every single time. Alex is the kind of person you can always count on, whether you need a laugh, a sounding board, or help with a project. She shows up, no questions asked, and somehow makes everything a little easier. Brielle couldn’t imagine her wedding day without Alex by her side!
James McClean
Best Man
James and Xavier go back further than either of them can fully explain. They met as family friends at church when they were seven, reconnected at thirteen, and have been brothers ever since. Middle school, high school, college — James has been there for all of it. If you know James, you already know he’s the kind of person who holds a room together. He’s the glue of the friend group — the one who shows up, checks in, and makes sure nobody falls off. He’s always been there to encourage Xavier (sometimes to do things he probably shouldn’t have) and helped him grow into who he is today.
Kirsten Schoenecker
Matron of Honor
Brielle’s cousin Kirsten is like the sister she never had. They grew up just down the street from each other, attended the same grade school, and Kirsten was even her “babysitter” during the summer. Years later, she followed in Kirsten’s footsteps and attended Missouri State, where they eventually became roommates. During physical therapy school, Brielle had the chance to live with Kirsten again while completing clinical rotations in Atlanta. After such a fun time together, she decided to make the move to Atlanta herself. Kirsten and her husband, Joel, always welcomed her with open arms, often hosting her as a roommate between moves. Kirsten has always been a built-in big sister—she’s honest in the best way, endlessly supportive, and someone Brielle can turn to through every season of life.