Maid of Honor
Shannon met Paige on the first day of architecture school since their desks were right next to each other. Paige could not remember Shannon's name for the first few months, so she called her Texas (where Shannon is originally from). Paige and Shannon were also roommates for 3 years, and constantly helped Justin out by delivering gifts for Shannon. She also served as the official proposal photographer. Paige has seen Shannon at her worst and her best, and there is no wonder she is the Maid of Honor.
Best Man
Christian is Justin's only brother. Obviously their relationship has had many ups and downs. Christian is the only choice to be Justin's best man as their relationship is everything that a brother could want from his brother. Common interest with the groom: Video Games, Final Fantasy, 90's Rap Music, Messing with the rest of the family.
Bridesmaid
Stephanie is Shannon's only sibling. While the age difference (6 years) between them as definitely made for some interesting moments, growing up with a sister was awesome. Shannon and Stephanie have gotten closer as both of them have become adults and started to share the same interests such as reading, shopping and spa days.
Groomsman
Justin and Harris were introduced juinor year in college apart of The Penn State Dance Marathon. They immediatly connected over their love of Pop Music, The New York Giants, Penn State Football, and late night drinking in college. Harris has stayed a constant friend and will always be the best drinking partner. Common Interest: Penn State Football, New York Giants, Cheap Drinks, Doing Something Stupid
Bridesmaid
Laurel is Justin's sister, and Shannon's soon to be sister-in-law. Laurel supports Shannon's love of all things Disney and the go to person to buy any Disney related gifts. She has welcomed Shannon with open arms since the first day they met and has made sure Shannon always felt like she belonged. She also happens to the be the mom to two of the flower girls.
Groomsman
While Aiden is not a brother by blood, he is another brother for Justin. Aiden married Justin's sister Laurel in 2014. Aiden's love of soccer, good beer, and love for his family made him an easy pick to be apart of the wedding! (also the father of two of the flower girls) Common Interest: Soccer (Philadelphia Union), Good Beer, Golf
Bridesmaid
Lisa and Shannon share a special bond, as she has also married into the Abraham family by marrying Justin's brother in 2017. They also bonded over their love of reading and penguins. Lisa and Shannon frequently participate in Beauty and the Beast sing alongs, as they know all the words to every song. Lisa is also mom to one of the flower girls.
Groomsman
A friend from 5 years old, Taylor and Justin have remained friends every single day since then including being a roommate for two years at Penn State. This ranges from playing video games in person and online, doing random sports and activities with Kobe (Bryent Tucker) in high school, to the dumbest and best conversations all throughout college and even now! Common Interest: Penn State Football, Dumb Activites, Debating, Video Games, Yelling!
Bridesmaid
Shannon also met Addie on the first day of architecture school. During their first year, they worked on a group project together that is actually still standing in Addie's parents' back yard. During second year, Addie and David (one of the groomsmen) starting dating one day before Shannon and Justin. After that, Addie became a honorary roommate and Dave, Shannon and Paige's house.
Groomsman
Corey and Justin met freshman year of college at Penn State. Immediately the love of food, video games and sports made it easy to adapt to the college lifestyle. Corey and Justin continued their friendship throughout all four years at Penn State and was open to everything including learning about soccer (which Corey has taken as a passion in his life). He still cannot beat Justin in Fifa and their first time playing basketball one on one, Justin won with a buzzer beater as the lights went off. Justin has never won again..... Common Interest: Sports, FOOD, Video Games, Penn State
Bridesmaid
Michelle was Justin's dance partner for the Penn State Dance Marathon in 2015, but they met a year before on a Rules and Regulations committee. That year, they decided to try and dance in THON the next year and became an independent dancer couple. To increase their chances of being chosen to dance, they as a couple raised over $20,000. Over the years, Michelle and Shannon's friendship has grown. Justin and Shannon often go on double dates with Michelle and her boyfriend (before COVID).
Groomsman
Dave is great friends with Justin, but was introduced because of Shannon. Shannon and Dave lived together in college for 3 years and went to school together for the 5 year architecture program which was a struggle but a success. When Justin and Shannon started dating, Dave (probably) was happy as can be to have another guy in the house on weekends so that he didn't have to be with his four female roommates and could watch sports and drink. Dave has grown to be a very good friend to Justin and continues the roommate banter with Shannon. Common Interest: Football (Penn State and NFL), Golf, Trying something new.
Flower Girl
Groomsman
Mike Ford is Justin's oldest friend to the point they knew each other at the age of 4 because they were in the same Pre Kindergarten class. They went through school together and even sports, but never played on the same team. The only team they played on together was third grade kwnuckem (which they won). Growing up playing against each other has not diminished Justin's friendship and it has grown throughout the years and will continue to do so. Common Interest: Sports, Golf, Football, Drinking, Dumb Conversations, Singing songs that you're not proud singing out-loud.
Flower Girl
Flower Girl