Wedding Party
Meredith Bridges
Matron of Honor
I met Christina in college while we were doing WinShape Camps together. We were roommates and have stayed friends ever since then! I'm so excited to stand by Christina at her wedding and make it the best day ever! From the Bride: Meredith is the actual embodiment of peace and safety while also being one of the coolest people I know. She doesn’t have a single mean bone in her body but my girl is protective of the people she loves, and she has the best gluten-free bakery recommendations on the Gulf Coast. Meredith leads me closer to Christ every day and I am genuinely blessed to know her.
Chelsea Magee
Bridesmaid
I've known Christina for 16 years. We met in 6th grade so very long ago, along with our friend Kianna. We have been friends ever since. From the Bride: When I think of Chelsea, we are 13 years old, sitting on the floor, teaching ourselves the guitar while we try to write our own worship songs lol. We have truly grown into young women together. Chelsea is one of my oldest friends and has seen me through my awkward frizzy hair, horrible fashion choices, wrestling with God, and discovering what it means to create my own life story. She grounds me and reminds me who I am and where I came from.
Haley Haney
Bridesmaid
I met Christina in college. Although we had known each other for a while, I think we truly began to form a deeper friendship on a mission trip to Cuba and it just kind of went from there! I'm so thankful for Christina and her friendship and I'm honored to be part of her special day! From the Bride: Haley will make it happen. Whatever it is, whatever you need, she is your girl. Haley is a boss babe, by definition. She is simultaneously so sweet and kind and has the biggest heart (don’t mind her RBF, it’s a lie, she’s literally so nice lol). She has always let me feel safe to be busy and push myself because no matter how long we go in between talking, there’s never any distance in our friendship. Walking into Haley’s home always feels like just walking into my own.
Scarlett Duran
Bridesmaid
I met Christina in 2016 on my first trip with RamCorps! I was told beforehand I would click well with her and when I finally did meet her, it literally felt like I had known her for years. I'm so thankful to know Christina and am so happy she's allowing me to be a part of this day! From the Bride: Scarlett is that friend that has to make a little jokey-jokey at all times, which is probably good because either of us is prone to cry at any moment lol. In RamCorps, Scarlett became my “little sister” very quickly and man did I luck out. She is the kind of person where half the time, I don’t even need to explain my feelings or decisions, because she just gets it. She is also the friend you call if you’re mad and you need someone to be mad with you, because she is ready to fight at all times 😂. She is my tiny little protector and I love her.
Kianna Murphy
Bridesmaid
I met Christina in 6th grade, but we became friends in 7th. We were roomies for part of college, and again afterwards with Scarlett. I'm so excited to be a part of this!! From the Bride: Who knew that we would go from kids taking scarecrow pictures at the fall festival to whole adults out here pretending that we know what we’re doing?? Kianna is one of my oldest friends and we have walked through life as roommates, as coworkers, as designated drivers, as monkeys that one Halloween in college- and through everything I think we’ve truly learned what it means to show up for people, to love them on their terms, and to figure out how to laugh in the worst and craziest of times. I’m genuinely better because I know you.
Christian Richter
Bridesmaid
Christina and I met a couple of years ago in Mobile singing for the same church. We quickly became close friends and dance buddies. I miss our late night trips to New Orleans! I'm so honored to join in on celebrating such an incredible woman and incredible union! From the Bride: Christian is LITERALLY the life of every party. She is always glowing and lights up every room she enters, which is exactly how she welcomed me into friendship when we met. Not only that, she is the safety person to share your feelings with. You will come to her crying and leave her feeling lifted and empowered. She will be tearing up the dance floor at the wedding so you better bring your best moves!
Melinda Gillis
Bridesmaid
Christina and I met in college while we were both in RamCorps. Christina definitely helped pull me out of my shell quickly and helped me become a hugger! I'm sure everyone who has met and will meet her knows she is a beautiful person inside and out. I'm honored to stand with you all and celebrate Christina and Mach on their big day! From the Bride: GELINDA MILLIS IS ACTUALLY SO COOL. I was committed to hugging Mel when she first joined RamCorps and dang it, I made it happen (don’t worry guys, I understand consent now lol). Melinda just … shows up. She is so consistent and dependable and always makes time and space for you in her busy life and those are truly my favorite qualities in a friend. I’ve had some of the deepest talks of my life with her, about faith and friendships and relationship and music. She is also quietly hilarious so make sure you listen closely or you might miss it.
Eric Jackson
Best Man
Eric was actually supposed to be named Marshmallow but my parents didnt think it was a suitable name for a child. Instead he was named after my mother so whatever (the VANITY). Eric and I became friends when they brought him home from the hospital and let me hold him. Eric also never really got a chance to say no to being friends or playing together because I was rolling a ball to him before he could even talk. Since then we’ve been to more sports events, vacations, and celebrations than we can count and its always been a pleasure. You can catch Eric making an entertaining speech at the wedding, and being a certified lover boy anytime.
Sean Walker II
Groomsman
Sean and I became Friends through ballroom club my senior year in college. He was my partner in crime running throughout the streets of Philly. We went to Cuba Libre so much we skipped the line and never paid to get in. FUN FACT: I have traveled to more states with Sean than I have with Christina! Sean was also a big influence in my move to Dallas. Since we’ve been here, the party keeps rolling and there’s never a dull moment. Sean is always down to travel and is a part time foodie just like me. You can catch him at the wedding getting on Christina’s last nerve if she hasn’t lost it already.
DJ Hill
Groomsman
DJ and I became brothers because my mom liked his dad and his dad was obsessed with my mom. We weren’t really best friends at first but I tend to be a likeable person so we’re cool now. If you ever need an impromptu visit to the city or a solid story he’s your guy. Fun Fact: He is OBSESSED with planes and gets paid to fly them. Some of our favorite memories include robbing the bank of Ray during poker nights, convincing Eric that he was deaf, and heading out to the speakeasy and tiki bars. You can catch DJ talking about planes and probably mixing his own concoction at the reception.
Josh Fabel
Groomsman
Josh and I have been friends since middle school. I think I was invited to a birthday party and we’ve been friends ever since. We were actually in band together too but middle school was a fever dream and I barely remember. Josh is also the reason we have visited Maine A LOT and it was always a great time! Josh is the friend you can expect to pick up almost every single phone call and is always down to grab food even if he isn’t hungry. FUN FACT: Josh’s house was always the designated hangout home for the friend group throughout our teenage and early adult years. You can find him at the wedding at a table being pensive as always.
Randy Bock
Groomsman
Went to elementary school together and were in band for a few years but we weren’t really buds until high school. We have countless memories from times at Famous Daves to roadtrips and flights to Maine and late night Wawa and Denny’s runs. We have a big 1 on 1 basketball rivalry and I gotta tell y’all… I was undefeated last year. Randy is definitely the most outgoing of the crew, you can probably find him at the wedding chatting away, threatening to slap the bartender, and/or stealing your girl. We’ll see.
Bryan Reyes
Groomsman
Bryan and I were at summer soccer workouts the year before junior year and we said we would hangout sometime as we had a mutual friend. Anyway we did hangout at the Galloway carnival with a group of friends and we’ve been kicking it since. He may or may not have influenced me to have a life and have a refreshment every now and then. My sophomore year I transferred schools and we were unofficial roommates for a while because why commute home when you can sleep on the couch??? We later became actual roommates with our buddy Kyle! FUN FACT: Bryan was the one who convinced me to join the ballroom team. Thank God I did because if I didn’t, I might not be getting married to Christina. You can catch Bryan with Kyle trying to give me alcohol poisoning on my wedding night.
Kyle Snook
Groomsman
Kyle was Bryan’s actual roommate our sophomore year in college. It took him a couple weeks of us inviting him out to do stuff before he said yes. Not sure if he was going to pass the vibe check, but he fit right in! (Except for that “Taylor Ham” bullshit, IT’S PORK ROLL!) He was brave enough to sign a lease with us the following year. I will say that the posters, black-lights, and shots of Everclear were all his fault. If you ever need a pep talk Kyle will always be there to tell you to “MAN UP!” or “GROW A PAIR.” I’m glad that I got to know Kyle and its always a pleasure coming to visit in NJ. You will probably catch Kyle with a refreshment singing along to FGL if Christina lets me add it to the playlist.