Collin & Ashley
Wedding Party
Macy Fries
Matron of Honor
"I met Ashley in 3rd or 4th grade during a ballet class at our local dance studio. The rest is history! She’s been in my life longer than she hasn’t and I’m so grateful for that. Our mutual hatred of pointe shoes turned into a love of building forts, watching rom-coms, long phone calls, breweries, and navigating every stage of life. She’s been my best friend since forever and I’m so excited to (finally!) stand beside her on her wedding day." Macy currently resides in northern Virginia with her husband Mark, daughter Laney, and mini poodle Muffin.
Arianna Bryan
Bridesmaid
"I met Ashley back in 3rd grade, which seems like a lifetime ago now. We loved poking at tree sap in the old pine trees by the tennis court and seeing if we could spot the boiler room ghost through the basement windows during recess. Add more than a decade of grade school, college pen-pal exchanges (and the letters we both still have!), and two cross-country visits to each other, and that brings us to when I asked Ashley to be in my wedding back in 2022 and she asked me to be in hers! I am so, so excited to stand by her side in September. Love always to my East Coast bestie!" Arianna currently resides near Seattle, WA with her husband Alec and pup Clover, with a little girl on the way!
Prerana Pathak
Bridesmaid
"I met Ashley during our freshman year at Virginia Tech. I was walking down the dorm hallway to introduce myself to anyone who had their door open when I heard "Party in the USA" by Miley Cyrus blasting from one of the rooms as Ashley was setting up her desk. We began chatting and before either of us knew it we had talked for over an hour! Thus began our 10+ year friendship. It’s safe to say that our initial conversation was one of the shortest we’ve had since these days they are a minimum of 2 hrs! Over the years we have partied, laughed, cried, and maintained a long distance friendship despite our respective life transitions. I’m so thankful and proud to have a friend like Ashley, and I wish her a happy married life ❤️" Prerana currently resides in Boston, MA with her boyfriend Andrew.
Sarah Buchanon
Bridesmaid
"Ashley and I met in 2018 while attending graduate school at the University of Georgia. Both of us were big ol’ wildlife nerds; we were part of the same natural resources program and had friends in the same research labs. If you're not aware, universities down south take football, and specifically tailgating, VERY seriously. At one tailgate hosted by some mutual friends, I met Ashley and we became fast friends (redheads, eh?). We bonded over football games, graduate school shindigs, and simply hanging out and enjoying Athens. What really sealed the deal for me was one random night Ashley and I had an impromptu, two-person karaoke party (much to my neighbor’s delight, I'm sure). We danced and sang very badly, but I was so glad to have found a fellow goof that I could truly be myself around. We graduated and moved many states away (although we both lived in Virginia for a brief stint!), yet we have remained great friends. Congratulations to Ashley and Collin, I cannot wait to celebrate y’all!" Sarah currently resides in central Alabama with her husband Michael, daughter Hannah, and their many Brittany spaniels.
Brian Wright
Groomsman
Brian and Collin met in 3rd grade and were friends all through elementary, middle, and high school. Brian also went to Virginia Tech and pursued a computer science degree taking him out to Los Angeles where he currently resides. Brian is an avid skateboarder, a skill we both learned as friends in middle school, though Brian is significantly better at! He's also a talented musician and music editor. The two have kept in touch over the years and always make a point to meet up when Brian is back in town.
Gavin Kline
Groomsman
Gavin and Collin met at Central Virginia Community College (CVCC), both in the engineering program and decided to room together at Virginia Tech, along with Charlie. They had nearly identical class curricula and would routinely bike through Blacksburg, go target shooting, and properly goof off in their spare time. Gavin is living right outside of Blacksburg, VA in the town of Christiansburg, and the two still get together to hunt, fish, or generally hang out.
Charlie Booth
Groomsman
Charlie and Collin met during the Areva summer apprenticeship program in 2010, and both entered the same college engineering program at CVCC. Both were also involved in a couple local Boy Scout troops. Charlie roomed with Collin at Virginia Tech, which ensured there wasn't a dull moment in Clover Valley (Collin and Ashley's townhouse complex)! The two still get together to fish, shoot, and hang out. Charlie is currently living in Christiansburg, VA.
Drew Trepanitis
Groomsman
Drew is a person who needs no introduction. The groom's younger brother, he marches to the beat of his own drum. Drew has been an instrumental part of Collin's life. While the two have had their typical brotherly squabbles, they enjoy hanging out, going on vacation together, sharing old memories, and visiting favorite local restaurants on the weekends. Drew is an avid movie fan and also loves Nintendo and Lego Bionicle. Drew also lives in Lynchburg, so the two are able to see each other often!
