Wedding Party

Chris Lemon

Officiant

Having officiated over 25 weddings, we get the pleasure of having Matt's uncle officiate ours.

Laura Lewis

Mother of the Bride

Kemper Lewis

Father of the Bride

Ruthie Childers

Grandmother of the Bride

Better known as "Nana"

Bobby Childers

Grandfather of the Bride

Better known as "Papa"

Jennifer Marie

Mother of the Groom

Sue Muir

Grandmother of the Groom

Roy Muir

Grandfather of the Groom

Brandon Kinsman

Groom’s Wedding Party

I am very grateful that my older brother is able to travel from Michigan to be with me on my wedding day. Through our ups and downs we experienced as brothers, including accidental BB-gun shots at each other and being swarmed by a nest of bees while fighting them off on our back porch, he was always there with me. He is definitely one of the hardest working and most generous people I know, in everything he does.

Everet Lemon

Groom's Wedding Party

Thomas Nguyen

Groom's Wedding Party

In addition to walking the aisle with me, Thomas is also playing piano for our ceremony! Thomas and I met in 2019 working at Central Rock Gym in Buffalo. He had just moved from Syracuse and was already one of the most known people there. As I got to know Thomas better, I realized he is probably the most interesting person to know. You never know what to expect with Thomas, but always laughs and a good time. He has been and will always be there for me no matter what. He also knows Kam very well and has been very encouraging to us both through our relationship.

Dan Puscheck

Groom's Wedding Party

Dan was one of the first people I met when I started working at Central Rock Gym. One of my first interactions with him was me having to tell him that he can not climb the walls barefoot, while Dan insisted he should be able to. This moment turned into a close friendship that became even closer when we became roommates for almost a year. We went through having covid together, eating nothing but vegan chicken nuggets and ice pops for a week. Dan is also a very recognizable person in any room, because of his outgoingness and of course being almost covered in tattoos. Dan is a perfect example of "don't judge a book by its cover". He is one of the most caring and genuine people I know and I am so excited to have him at our wedding.

Maggie Hoak

Groom's Wedding Party

I met Maggie when she began working at Central Rock Gym, shortly after I had started there. Maggie is someone I know I can go to at anytime for anything. She is a wonderful listener and advice giver, and I know she will hold me accountable. Maggie chases her dreams and inspires others around her to do the same. Everyone who knows Maggie knows she can be the life of the party and I am so glad she will be with us for a fun filled wedding day.

Kaden Lewis

Bride’s Wedding Party

While at first I did not enjoy becoming a big sister, now I would not trade the privilege of having Kaden as my younger and only brother for anything in the world. Kaden is the perfect example of what it means to have a sibling that is a “built in best friend”. He has been, quite literally, at my side through every season of our lives. From playing in the sandbox, to driving the battery powered kid Jeeps in the yard, to driving real Jeeps to high school, to being coworkers through college. We have seen each other become adults and develop as individuals. We understand and connect with each other on levels only siblings can. He is one of the most dedicated and determined people I know and everyone needs someone like Kaden in their lives. I am the most blessed to have him as my brother and especially at my side on my wedding day.

Samantha Gensler

Bride's Wedding Party

Better known as Sam, my life long friend who has truly stuck with me through everything. Sam and I met when we were very young at summer camp then reconnected when we were coworkers at the same camp in our teens. After spending a summer working together we became almost inseparable. Despite attending different high schools and different colleges, we remained in close contact and would always make time for each other. From exploring random rivers in our own home city to visiting each other’s colleges for weekends, every memory with Sam is full of fun and spontaneity. Sam is so genuinely lovable and loyal. Sam and Kam forever!!!

Eve Orcutt

Bride's Wedding Party

Eve was one the very first people I met our first semester of college. We were in the same drawing class and were in a few additional art classes together through our college years. Eve was living on campus and I was living at home, and it always made me sad to leave her at the end of the day. That’s how I knew I found a great friend. Eve and I met Jon, who is also in my wedding party, around the same time we met each other! Eve is one of the most unique and individualistic people I have met. She has never failed to brighten my day and anyone who knows her would say the same. Eve is a once in a lifetime kind of person and I am so grateful to call her my friend.

Ellie Furmanek

Bride's Wedding Party

Ellie and I both started as new students our freshmen year of high school. Although being at a very small school, Ellie and I did not talk to each other much our first year there. At the beginning of our sophomore year, we randomly bonded at a classmate’s Halloween party. From that night on we knew we would be best friends. Ellie and I became a recognizable duo, never without the other through the rest of our high school experience. No one understood our humor the way we did, but no one else had as much fun in school as we did. After graduating we attended colleges just ten minutes apart and very often took breaks between classes to visit the other. Ellie and I share some incredible core memories and I will never take for granted still having her in my life. Ellie is also getting married this June!

Jon Kabalan

Bride's Wedding Party

Jon and I met in our first semester of college in a drawing class. We were both a bit shy starting college but clicked with each other very quickly. Soon we were always together on campus, along with our other friend Eve who is also in my wedding party! My college experience would not have been the same without Jon making me smile and laugh the whole way. Jon has been a huge source of positivity in my life. He is incredibly encouraging and supportive and I know I can rely on him for a compassionate ear. We walked the stage to graduate college together and walking the aisle at my wedding would not be the same without him there, too.

James Lombardo

Ring Bearer

My second cousin and younger brother of our flower girl! Also a wonderful big brother to his little sister. James is a one of a kind, full of energy kid. Matt and I both have wonderful memories playing games and drawing with sidewalk chalk with James last spring break in Tennessee. There is never a dull moment with James around! -Kamryn

Brookelynne Lombardo

Flower Girl

My second cousin and older sister of the ring bearer. Brookelynne is the oldest out of two other siblings and loves her younger brother and sister beautifully. She is also a talented dancer and gymnast going! Brookelynne is guaranteed to make anyone smile and I am so excited to follow her down the aisle. -Kamryn