Wedding Party
Emily Simmons
Matron of Honor
Emily and I were neighbors our freshman year at Maryland and quickly became close friends. After joining the Marines, we both received orders to Hawaii. We lived together in Kailua and drove her jeep “big blue” with the doors off to get red velvet pancakes. We still love drinking margaritas and discussing Greys Anatomy. I’m so grateful to have her my my side at the wedding.
Brittany Adams
Bridesmaid
Brittany and I are longtime close friends from camp who also studied abroad together in Perth, Australia. After countless memories together, I can't wait to have her with me as I get married. Should've been a double wedding on the CSC dock as we had planned at 16!
Leah Bayndrian
Bridesmaid
Leah and I met as camp counselors at Camp St Charles. Watching the 2010 World Cup at 4am in Sydney Harbor is one of my favorite memories. She always knows the right thing to say and how to take care of others.
Rebecca Johnson
Bridesmaid
Becky and I are high school best friends and lacrosse teammates. She is the smartest and goofiest person I know. There are too many cherished memories to properly recap.
Meredith Lissegardh
Bridesmaid
Meredith is Mason's beautiful sister and has been so kind and welcoming as I got to know the Kimmel family. I could not ask for a better sister and can't wait to celebrate the day with her.
Liz McDougall
Bridesmaid
I met Liz the summer of 2006 at Camp St Charles where we were counselors. Our friendship continued to thrive throughout many overseas visits and she opened her home to me when I studied in Australia. She is the most hilarious and generous person you will ever meet and has shouldered a significant amount of wedding planning. Be sure to have a drink with her!
Sage Santangelo
Bridesmaid
I first met Sage in 2011 at Officer Candidate School and we continued to grow close over our Marine Corps careers. She introduced Mason and I on her birthday in 2014 and has been a wonderful and supportive friend to both of us over the years. You’ll find her being overly competitive at corn hole.
Nell Thomas
Bridesmaid
From Camp St. Charles to UMD, Nell has my back through life's biggest changes. She's an adventurer with a totally open mind and heart of gold. I can't wait to celebrate with her.
James Butters
Officiant
My brother, first friend, and forever mentor. I can't wait to celebrate with him and his beautiful wife Tara.
Sean Moore
Best Man
While I met Sean in high school, we got tight living 3 out of 4 years in college together. Bonded by a love of good music, horrible movies, and not taking ourselves too seriously we quickly became great friends- which continues to today. Sean is world class air musician, with drums and guitar being his specialty. Look out for my guy, getting after it on the dance floor.
Kyle O'Connor
Groomsman
Kyle and I met in high school. Whether it’s scream singing queen in Kyle’s Honda Civic, having 5 hour conversations about what’s important in life, or impromptu hiking trips- Kyle has been a friend who challenges you to get better while having a great time doing it. He’s also got some moves, so look for him on the dance floor.
Will Cox
Groomsman
I’ve known Will since we were six. We’ve played baseball on the same teams growing up and got close during our time on the cross-country team in high school. A fun dude with a big heart, there’s never a dull moment when he’s around. Wherever the action is, you’ll find him there.
JT Hibbard
Usher
JT and I grew up playing baseball together. We had plenty of time to build our friendship as we both rode the bench for multiple All-Star seasons. In our “adult lives” JT has been a true friend who always shows up. He also has quite the signing voice. If you hear a sound like a goat being strangled during Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believing”, look towards the sound. You’ll find JT.
Kyle McGee
Groomsman
While Kyle and I went to the same high school, we got to know each other when we lived together in college. Bonding over late 2000’s rap, dinosaur cards, and which off broad gummies are the best; we quickly became good friends and have remained so ever since. Kyle is a guy who is always in the middle of the action. When you’re recapping the events of the wedding the next day, odds are Kyle is going to be in one of your stories.
Jordan Stevens
Groomsman
Much like JT, Jordan and I met on the baseball diamond growing up in Southern Indiana. Growing close in college and remaining since, Jordan has been a consistent friend who can make anyone laugh. If you’re getting cleared out on the dance floor by someone who looks like they’re doing jumping jacks, it’s just Jordan doing his thing.
Sam Schaefer
Groomsman
Meeting in college, I was intimidated by Sam’s baller lifestyle. Whether Sam was buying calling cards to Africa to keep in touch with his international friends or telling the waitress to bring him the most expensive thing on the menu, he was tough to keep up with. We lived together for my last year in Bloomington and I learned, despite his lavish ways, he’s really a man of the people and an extremely loyal friend. Look for the man eating broiled goose and wearing a monocle, you’ll find Sam.
Jon Lopez
Groomsman
Jon “Dreamer” Lopez was my flight school roommate and fellow Cobra pilot in Vipers. We’ve been there for some of the biggest moments for each other: wingings, deployments, and now both of our weddings. Jon has been known to enjoy a shot of Tequila from time to time. If you’re looking for Jon, you’ll find him getting people together for a round.