Wedding Party
Kyle Willhelm
Best Man
Relationship- Childhood neighbor to Matthew Fun Fact- Matthew and Kyle shook hands in the year 2000, agreeing to be each-other's Best Man. Matthew was Kyle's Best Man in 2016.
Grace Carmichael
Maid of Honor
Relationship-Grace and Emma are sisters and best friends, a literal day one! Emma was often found following her big sister around, wanting to be just like her. Fun fact- Grace and Emma get to share being engaged at the same time! With them being so close, it has been amazing to share such a special moment together.
Taylor Hiland
Best Man
Relationship- Former basketball teammate and roommate Fun Fact- Matthew did not like Taylor for the first two years of their relationship (starting in the 4th grade.) Jump forward 16 years, and Matthew was Taylor's Best Man in April '25.. so they do get along now.
Kathryn Davis
Bridesmaid
Relationship- Kat and Emma met their sophomore year of high school on the soccer fields. It was an instant bond and they have been inseparable since. Fun fact- Kat and Emma made a "no boy" pact for their senior prom and instead went together. They had the best night ever!
Drew Stiko
Groomsman
Relationship- Cousin, Fraternal Brother, and Friend (in that order) Fun Fact- Drew and Matthew completed the Dopey Challenge together, running 48.6 miles through Disney World!
Mikkia Watashe
Bridesmaid
Relationship- Kia and Emma are chosen sisters. They share a sister together, Grace, and decided that they wanted to officially become sisters, too! Fun fact- Emma and Kia met when they were young girls. Emma instantly thought Kia was the coolest person ever and followed her (and Grace) everywhere!
Kevin Riley
Groomsman
Relationship- Lifelong friend to Matthew (helps him get things off the top shelf) Fun Fact- Matthew and Kevin have an unbroken 20yr streak of laughing whenever they are together.
Marci Bockelman
Bridesmaid
Relationship- Marci and Emma are future sisters-in-law. Emma is so excited to have another sister to hang out with and look up to! Fun fact- Marci, Emma, and Emma's future mother-in-law took a girl's trip to Disney World for a day and had the absolute best time!
Luke Bockelman
Groomsman
Relationship- Brother-in-Law to Matthew Fun Fact- Luke and Matthew have a pickleball Tik-Tok channel, where they've made $0 and have not gotten better at pickleball yet
Ellie and Rosie Bockelman
Flower Girls
Matthew's little nieces were born October '22 and October '24. Rosie is too little to walk down the aisle, but we know she wants to!
Myla Hale
Flower Girl
Relationship-Myla is Emma's niece! Fun fact-She loves swimming, gymnastics, and being the biggest goofball!
Damon McElvene
Usher
Relationship- Damon is Matt and Emma's future brother-in-law. Fun fact- Damon and Matt quickly became friends and are known as Matt Damon!
Jake Cwikla
Usher
Relationship- Jake is Emma's cousin on her mother's side. Fun fact- Jake, Emma, and Grace spent many holidays together mashing pierogis. They are all now certified professionals.
Aiden Dunn
Ring Bearer
Relationship: Aiden is Emma's Nephew. Fun fact- Aiden is a big Colts and Dolphins fan, he LOVES watching football. Him and Matt bonded instantly over this.