Wedding Party
Gwen (Charles) Anderson
Matron of Honor
Gwen is not only the groom’s twin sister, but one of Macy’s dearest friends. They met interning together in the summer of 2022 and have been inseparable ever since. Gwen and Macy lived together in DC again once they both graduated, and Gwen is ultimately how she met Ian.
Joe Vanni
Best Man
Joe and Ian first met at a church event and connected quickly over...well...everything. From camping to obscure metal to 2000's French fine dining it's kind of weird how similar these two people are.
Erica South
Bridesmaid
Erica and Macy first met as Lee University Volleyball recruits in high school. The two lived together most of college in their house affectionately known as “the treehouse.” From everyday grocery store runs to last minute beach trips, Erica was with Macy for most of her college adventures. Their friendship was far from over at graduation, and the two remain just as close living 1000+ miles away.
Nate Swartz
Groomsman
Nate and Ian quickly became friends when Ian moved to Arizona. They share a deep love of adventures of all kinds, and serving together on the worship team.
Alivia Grace Connelly
Bridesmaid
Alivia Grace and Macy first became friends while homeschooling in first grade. The two reconnected in high school when they linked arms to serve their local pregnancy resource center. It was like no time had passed— they quickly rekindled their elementary school friendship and it hasn’t faded since!
Dylan Howland
Groomsman
Dylan and Ian first met when they lived on the same floor their freshman year at Bucknell. At first they butted heads, but over time they became close friends and eventually roommates.
Caelen Philips
Bridesmaid
Macy and Caelen’s friendship budded in their poli sci classes at Lee University. The two spent hours studying together burning through hundreds of expo markers in the school library. But their relationship was much deeper than memorizing court cases, and the Lord carried their friendship through many seasons of life, including a big move to our nation’s capital sticking by each other’s side!
Cal Anderson
Groomsman
Cal is Ian's brother in law (and Macy's future out-law). Cal was a strong addition to the Charles clan, and bound to be a strong influence in Macy and Ian's life for years to come.
Lexy Jones
Bridesmaid
Lexy is Macy’s godsister and childhood best friend. While growing up, the two were inseparable. The hundreds of sleepovers, trips to Disney World, and, of course, YouTube vlogs, this friendship truly shaped Macy’s most influential years. Now as they claim to be grown ups, the two continue to show up for each other’s biggest and smallest moments alike.
Chapman Petty
Groomsman
Chapman and Macy first met in the spring of 2002, and although Macy doesn't remember it, that started a friendship that would last a lifetime. Ian and Chap met at the beach in 2025, and Ian is stoked to be getting another brother!
Mason (Jones) Boggs
Bridesmaid
As Macy’s cool older godsister, Mason showed Macy how to grow up. She was always there to offer encouragement, and showed her how to handle life’s changes with grace and confidence. Mason was the first of the kids to get married, so she paved the way for this adventure as well!