Jackie & Matthew
Wedding Party
Heather Simpson
Maid of Honor
Heather has been my ride or die best friend for over a decade. We became close during our senior year of high school, but have known each other since we were kids playing JTAA softball. Our dorm rooms were directly across the hall from each other at UNF and we navigated our early crazy college years together in Jax Beach that holds WAY to many memories! We've traveled to many placed together like New Orleans and NYC and I got to visit her beautiful island home this summer in Nantucket! There have been tons of laughs, but also tears... and "Simp" has always had my back during thick and thin! I am so glad we are on this journey of wedding planning together and am so glad you will be there by my side! PS - THANK YOU FOR INTRODUCING US :)
Anthony Hammer
Best Man
Anthony, my best-friend, the times have changed and we've both grown older. Anthony now has two beautiful children and is step dad to one. Hes always been the loyalest of friends. It could be weeks or months without talking and with one or two texts or a phone call it feels like we where never gone. Even though we graduated from different high schools we always remained friends. And now that we are adults im sure the same will hold true, through thick and thin we will always be best friends.
Samantha Ugles
Bridesmaid
Samantha and I became friends when she moved to Florida in 3rd grade and she joined our class. We used to make up dances to N'SYNC and Backstreet Boys songs and practice them at sleepovers ... let's just say I'm glad there is no video evidence! We've remained close even as we moved to different cities for our college years and both ended up back in South Florida where boat days, beach days, and "girls night" dinners are our favorite things to do! Thank you for standing by my side on my big day!
Brett Griffin
Groomsman
As my older brother hes always had my back and always helps me when I have situations my other brothers just wouldn't understand. His imagination at a younger age made my childhood one I will never forget. He made things like GI Joes, Video Games, etc just that much more exciting. He's turned into a great man and one hell of a father to a beautiful blue eyed girl!
Arianna Davis
Bridesmaid
Ari and I were random college roommates at UNF and became great friends, continuing to stay close through college and after. We navigated the transition to college life together and its a wonder we made it (lol)! I think its safe to say that during that freshman year, we've seen eachother at our best and our worst (LOL!!). She was there for me without fail during two of the most trying parts of my life, never expecting anything in return... I can never thank you enough Ari, I love you girl!
Ryan Griffin
Groomsman
As the youngest of the Griffin boys I think Ryan and I have the closest bond between brothers. We both work at PSM and see each-other everyday. Its a blessing to have a brother that works only 15 feet away. Ryan has become such a great man that as my younger brother I look up to him. He leads a Godly life and always has an answer to my questions about faith. His two baby girls have captured Jackie and Is heart from the start.
Heather Elsner
Bridesmaid
Heather and I met playing softball as young elementary school kids. I made tons of weekend trips from Jacksonville to Gainesville where Heather went to school and that's when we really started getting close. We both moved back to Jupiter after completing school around the same time and have since grown into best friends! Adulting sucks (LOL!) but I am so glad to have a friend that is on the same page as I am in life... AND now we are both also planning weddings together at the same time! Heather I value your friendship more than you know!
Cody Ertle
Groomsman
If you've ever watched Top Gun you will always know the two main characters, Maverick and Goose. Well Cody is my Goose, Ive known Cody and his family since the Pee Wee football days. Cody and I shared flawless dance moves and ESPN Top 10 softball plays of the week.
Megan Boyce
Bridesmaid
Meg is my future sister-in-law, but that term doesn't do our friendship any justice! We have grown so close and she has given me my favorite title yet, Aunt Jackie! I'm not sure how my brother landed such an amazing woman but I can't wait to raise our families together as SISTERS! Something I always wanted, but never had... until now! I love you so much Mego, thanks for being an amazing friend!
David Link
Groomsman
I met Dave the same day that I met Jackie. As Jackie and I became a couple Dave was always keeping an eye on his younger sisters new man. As the years have gone by Dave and I have grown especially close. Dave and Megans new baby boy has forever cemented all of our lives together as family!
Devon Martyn
Bridesmaid
My girl Dev first became friends with, and then fell in love with, one of my very best friends, Jarrod (whom I have known since we were in diapers). We all had some crazy times together during our college years in Jax Beach, and I remember telling him, "you better not mess this up because she's INCREDIBLE and you'll never find anyone better!" He agreed! While you guys may be moving to good old Texas, just know we are going to be friends forever! I'm so glad the four of us have grown so close and I love you like family!
Jarrod Forsythe
Groomsman
Jared and I met after Jackie and I started dating, we've recently become close friends. We share witty comebacks along with a shotty golf game. I was blessed to catch my 1st Mahi on the Forsythe's boat, it was a memory I'll never forget. With Jarrod and Devons soon departure to Houston I hope to see them both in the near future!