Matron of Honor
Amanda is Jenn's cousin, so, they've known each other for a very long time! Prior to Jenn moving to Missouri, she would fly out to visit Amanda, her husband, Tom, and they're 4 kiddos. After Jenn moved to Missouri, they would have ladies nights, sometimes with kids, sometimes without, where they would watch terrible movies and eat snacks. They share a mutual love/hate for Hallmark Christmas movies and will frequently text each other during the holidays about how great/terrible one was and how the other needs to watch it. They also share a love of craft beer and together- Amanda, Tom, Jenn, & Markus- they completed the Kansas City Tap Tour, where you had to go and drink a beer at every brewery in KC and get your 'beer passport' stamped. Jenn was maid of honor at Amanda's wedding, so it was a no-brainer who Jenn was going to choose for hers!
Best Man
Jake and Markus went to elementary school together and became fast friends. Over the years their shared interests of all things nerdy have kept them close and eventually led to a very memorable and grueling 25-hour straight road trip to visit the famed San Diego Comic-Con with their mutual friend Brett. Over the years, the weekly ritual of Thursday "Guy's Nights" in Missouri was an easy excuse to hang out and talk/argue about anything and everything going on in their lives. From the outside, you would almost think they hate each other since so many conversations eventually devolve into arguments (much to the amusement of the other "Guy's Night" attendees) but in all reality they're more like an old married couple that just enjoys the argument. It was more or less an unspoken fact that if either of them were going to be getting married, the other would be the best man. Now Markus gets to return the favor since Jake beat him to the altar and held true to that fact.
Bridesmaid
Although Jenn and Sara went to high school together, it wouldn't be until after both graduated that they met working at a burrito shop together. They became instant friends, due to their shared love of being silly. They both share a love of dancing, The Marx Brothers, and RuPaul's Drag Race. They have attended a myriad of dance parties together, have dressed up for just about any occasion, and have been known to talk so fast to one another that Markus is convinced they're making up words. Prior to Jenn moving out of NH, Sara & Jenn had a weekly PJ's and TV night, where Sara would come to the Mason house and watch fashion TV with Jenn and her mom. Sara is family in the Mason household. Sara is Jenn's best Judy, the Trixie to her Katya, the Harpo to her Chico, the Sarington to her Jennington.
Groomsman
While most of Markus' other friends were settling down, he was still ready to hit the town and right around that time, Markus met Marcus. After sharing the conversation about how Markus/Marcus is easily the best name, they decided to hang out more and hit it off immediately. Any time either of them wanted to go out and do something/anything, the other was immediately in, from beer fests, to karaoke nights, to rooftop bars, and everything in between. Their friendship was really cemented when they attended a Mother's Day festival at Mother's Brewery in Springfield, MO where they stumbled upon the oddly named but delicious, Sunshine Chugsuckle, promptly forgot it's name after sharing a few, then magically finding it at the bar later and celebrated outwardly, confusing the nearby bar patrons. Marcus helped convince the group of people go out to karaoke night when Jenn and Markus hit it off, so he was an easy person to add to the wedding party.
Bridesmaid
Jenn and Meagen met while both living in East Boston. They became instant friends and would frequent the local taqueria or one of the many dives in Eastie at the time. When Jenn's living situation fell through, Meagen was happy to take her in until she could get her feet back on the ground. It was at this time that Meagen told Jenn she should apply for a job with Boston Beer. Meagen's passion for the beer industry, the hop industry, and now, the cannabis industry is infectious. Meagen's passion is what lit the spark for Jenn's passion within the craft beer industry. If it wasn't for Meagen, Jenn wouldn't have applied for the job at Boston Beer, wouldn't have taken a promotion in Springfield, MO, and we all wouldn't be gathering this April to celebrate Jenn and Markus' nuptials!
Groomsman
Chris is Jenn's older brother and met Markus for the first time on one of their early visits up to New England. The two have bonded over the years over a few shared beers at family events and on the lucky occasions that Chris and his wife Kristin are able to drop their kids off, they have been able to go out and about as well. They share a certain fondness for corny dad jokes and puns. More recently, Chris' kids have taken to playing games with Markus when they all get together and during a games of spies they started playing, they picked out codenames and since then, they decided it was more fun to refer to Markus by his codename, "Goose."
Officiant
Nick is also Jenn's cousin, so they have known each other for a little while too! Nick and Jenn are known to stir up trouble. They both enjoy going out and enjoying the night life wherever their travels may take them. The first time Jenn and Markus came to NH for Markus to meet Jenn's family, Nick met up with them and they hit the karaoke bars in Portsmouth. Nick and Markus became friends instantly.