Wedding Party
Ally Steinberg
Maid of Honor
Ally and Emma met in graduate school in Philadelphia. They immediately became best friends over their shared love for football (and each other). After many national park, international, and road trips together it's safe to say Ally knows Emma better than anyone (she also recently moved to San Diego, yay!). Ally is Emma's person and there is no one Emma would rather have holding her bouquet, fixing her hair, wrangling people to be on time, reminding her Eli Manning ruined the Patriots perfect record, and standing by her side on this special day.
Ben Schneider
Best Man
Ben is Matt's older brother by three years to the day. "The greatest birthday present Ben has ever had" as Matt likes like to put it! Ben and Matt grew up doing everything together, from wrestling, baseball, practicing football routes in the backyard, video games, trying to actually dig a hole to China, and now coaching high school wrestling together out in Arizona. Ben has always had a natural athletic ability and an interest in math. He has put these two characteristics together to become a highly praised math teacher and coach at Paradise Valley high school.
Age Stinson
Bridesmaid
Age is Emma's sister-in-law and now a vet (congratulations Dr Stinson!). From the moment Age and Emma met it was clear she fit right in to the Stinson family. Age has two amazing dogs (Brew and Smuggs) and is a fierce competitor in card games, gingerbread house contests, and monopoly. Emma is incredibly grateful for her friendship with Age and thrilled to share this special day with her.
Ryan Stinson
Groomsman
Ryan is Emma's younger (but some may argue more mature) brother. Matt and Ryan first met when Em and Matt visited Vermont over three years ago. Ryan treated Matt like a brother from the very beginning and the feeling was reciprocated. Matt now considers Ryan not only a brother, but a good friend.
Mckenzie Stinson
Bridesmaid
Mckenzie is Emma's cousin and favorite ski partner. Mckenzie and Emma have many shared memories from growing up and love skiing together. You can find them on the mountain hiking to the best snow, at lunch drinking a Colorado bulldog, or grabbing last chair in dinosaur costumes. Mckenzie and Emma both share a love for the movie elf, Jurassic park, and any horror movie. Emma is incredibly grateful for Mckenzie's love and support and thrilled to have Mckenzie as a bridesmaid.
Dallin Whitfield
Groomsman
Dallin and Matt first met as Matt was rushing a fraternity at Arizona State. Though it actually wasn't until after college that Dallin and Matt really became close friends. Matt has always considered Dallin as a guy he can rely on for advice, comic relief, or to chug a Smirnoff Ice with him!
Alexa Bent
Bridesmaid
Alexa and Emma met when Emma was in graduate school in Philadelphia. They were introduced at a Thursday night football game and immediately became best friends (although Alexa is also a Giants fan). Whether they are exploring new countries, hiking through national parks, discussing reality TV, or finding the closest brewery, Emma can always count on Alexa to bring the fun. Emma is thrilled to have Alexa as her bridesmaid.
Matt Srygler
Groomsman
Matt & Matt (or Matt squared)! These two met for the first time when Srygler came by Schneider's house to pick up his older brother who was hanging out with Schneider's brother (using last names to avoid confusing). The two of them didn't know it then but they would become the best of friends, and a friendship that has withstood distance and time since the 7th grade.
Jena Lucia
Bridesmaid
Jena is Emma's future sister-in-law and Matt's sister. Emma first met Jena when she came to visit Arizona and they quickly bonded over their shared love for football, spicy margaritas, and outer banks. Emma cannot wait to have Jena by her side as a bridesmaid on her big day.
Josh Uthe
Groomsman
Josh and Matt first met in their church's confirmation class. In all honesty, at the time, Matt was not particularly a fan of Josh, thinking he talked too much and too loud! But after playing ghost in the graveyard one random evening at a mutual friends' house a couple years later, they became good friends. And after several more years, Matt realized that Josh is not only witty, funny, energetic, and thoughtful, but someone he considers his best friend.
Katie Schneider
Bridesmaid
Katie is Emma's future sister-in-law and Matt's sister. Emma and Katie first met when her and Matt visited Katie at Saint Louis University where she showed them around the city. Katie is a fierce competitor in board games, excels at drafting fantasy football players, and is an occupational therapist! Emma is grateful to have Katie as her bridesmaid on her big day.
Cole Bootz
Groomsman
BROTHER BOOTZ! Cole and Matt also met as they were both rushing a fraternity at Arizona State together. From the very beginning they were a dynamic duo as the "Pledge class President" and "Vice President". Very prestigious titles... Throughout the years at school and several after that, Cole has always been a person Matt could depend on for not only a great hang at a local dive bar or fantasy football get together, but always to confide in and value his insight, thoughts, and opinions. AND of course to always be down for a beer, shot, Smirnoff Ice, or whatever the occasion demands!