Erin & Jack
Wedding Party
Emily Yates
Maid of Honor
Emily and Erin have been best friends since they moved in together as random roommates their freshman year at Georgia Tech in 2015! Emily is one of the most caring, thoughtful, and selfless people I know. While we haven't always been able to spend as much time together as we would like, I have never doubted that Emily would be there for me if I needed her. She has carried me through some of the hardest times of my life and I owe her so much more than she would ever willingly accept. I cannot think of anyone else I would rather have standing right by my side as my Maid of Honor on my wedding day!
Stefan Ruby
Best Man
Stefan and Jack first met playing little league baseball in 2002 and then realized they attended the same Sunday school class. Stefan is the closest thing I have to a brother. He has been there for me throughout my whole life and I can't ever imagine my life without him. He is a talented Jack-of-all-trades and never fails to make our friends and me laugh with his creative pronunction of new words. I would not have my career as a pilot if it had not been for Stefan and Mikey's encourgement to start flight school. I am so honored to have him stand by my side as my Best Man on my wedding day.
Amber Williams
Bridesmaid
Amber and Erin first met in 2021 when some of Amber's friends brought Erin along to Amber's house for a gettogether. Amber is one of those people who knows pretty quickly if she likes you or not. If she likes you, she makes you feel so loved and cared for right away. If she doesn't like you, you would never know. Amber has made me feel so included and accepted from the moment she invited me into her home as a stranger. She's so good at finding little ways to show she was thinking of you, either through little gifts or messages. I am so lucky to have her love in my life and her support at the altar!
Mikey Miller
Groomsman
Mikey and Jack also first met playing little league baseball in 2002. Mikey also attended the same church as Jack and Stefan! Mikey is one of the biggest goofballs I know, but also one of the smartest people I know! He and Erin were at Georgia Tech at the same time, but never actually knew each other at that point. I don't have any blood brothers, but I consider Mikey to be my brother. I am so grateful to have him in my life and have him by my side as I get married.
Kylee Armbrust
Bridesmaid
Kylee and Erin met in 2021 when the godfather of one of Kylee's sons brought Erin along for a quick visit over the holidays. Kylee is one of my role models for the type of mother and badass woman I want to be! She is fiercely protective of the ones she loves, puts up with no B.S., knows how to cut loose, and is so kind and gentle. She's also the kind of teacher I hope my future children get the privilege to have! Kylee is the kind of friend that doesn't let time or distance dim her love for you. I am so honored to be able to steal her away from Wisconsin to join me in celebrating my wedding!
Matt Pagano
Groomsman
Matt and Jack met in 2011 through Matt's uncle Fred, who is a family friend of the Hrinkos, after Jack's dog Ojo escaped the house one day and Fred held onto him until Jack's family returned home. Matt is the inventor of new catchphrases and never fails to make the entire friend group laugh so hard we start to cry. He and I connected a lot while playing online video games together when he still lived in New Jersey. Matt and his whole family make any function they're at a fun place to be. I also consider Matt to be one of my brothers and I am so lucky to have him at the altar with me on such a special day.
Maren Gwaltney
Bridesmaid
Maren and Erin met the day Maren was born in 2001! Maren is the baby and the boss of the Gwaltney family. She has strong opinions and is not afraid to voice them! She is so fiercely herself and never apologies for it! As most sisters tend to, Maren and I have not always seen eye-to-eye as we have grown up, but I am so grateful for the relationship we now have as adults. She is cooler than I will ever be and I am so happy to have her support for this next stage of my life.
Ian Gwaltney
Groomsman
Ian and Jack first met in 2024 when Erin brought Jack along to Ian's house for a game night. Ian is a big book and video game nerd, which is one of the things he and I quickly bonded over. Having been married for more than 10 years, he has shared some marriage and life advice that I am looking forward to enacting in my life and marriage with Erin. I've never had a big brother, and I am grateful to have Ian fill that role in my life as my older brother-in-law.
Liv Hrinko
Bridesmaid
Liv and Erin met in 2024 after Jack introduced them on a night out in Newnan. Liv rounds out this group of strong women joining me at the altar! She is so smart and witty and goofy, much like her brother. Liv is a vibrant soul who never lets anyone harsh her mellow. I am so excited to have her join my family as my sister-in-law and to have her stand by my side as I marry her brother!
Peyton Gwaltney
Groomsman
Peyton and Jack first met in 2024 when Jack and Erin stayed at Erin's parents' house for a Tennessee football game. Peyton is one of the most self-assured people I have ever met. He is confident and outgoing in all of his ventures, but he is also very thoughtful in the way he interacts with the people in his life. I am excited to have a man like him as my younger brother-in-law (and it helps that he's a fellow FSU Seminole)!
Yuna Gwaltney
Flower Girl
Yuna is Erin's niece, who was born one day after Erin's birthday! Yuna is a happy, bubbly, sweet little girl! She's the first Gwaltney grandbaby and the entire family is head-over-heels for her!