Molly & Matt
Wedding Party
Lisa Palazzolo
Maid of Honor
Molly's college roommate and best friend, since meeting at Centennial High School in Roswell, Georgia. Molly and Lisa enjoy going to museums, trying to bake cookies, watching documentaries, and taking silly pictures, making each other laugh until they cry. Lisa lives in Paris, France with her husband.
Nick Clark
Best Man
Matt's college roommate and best friend since meeting in third grade at Ogden Elementary School in Wilmington, North Carolina. Nick lives in Chesapeake, Virginia with his three children.
Benjamin Rodden
Bridesman
Benjamin is Molly's brother and angel. He enjoys funny t-shirts, Life Cereal, and YouTube. Ben is in high school in Satellite Beach, Florida.
Wyatt Rodden
Bridesman
Wyatt is Molly's youngest brother. He enjoys doggos, XBox, playing trumpet, and going to the beach. Wyatt is in high school in Satellite Beach, Florida.
Afton Leonard
Groomswoman
Afton is Matt's sister. Afton enjoys dogs, photography, running, and travel. She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Ali Leonard
Groomswoman
Ali is also Matt's sister. Ali enjoys writing, science, and spending time with her family. She lives in Pennsylvania with her 3 children and her husband.
Bijan Maneshi
Officiant
Bijan is a dear friend of both Matt and Molly. His original request to officiate involved him riding in on a horse, wearing a toga. We're trying to talk him down from it. Originally from Iran, Bijan resides with his family in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Julia Byrd
V.I.P.
Julia has the all-important role of introducing Matt and Molly back in 2012 in Botswana. Since then, they meet up each summer to run a half marathon, hang out on porches, and eat good food. Julia recently graduated with her master's degree from Virginia Tech and resides with her fiance in Asheville, North Carolina.
Scott Gale
Bridal Escort
Scott and Molly became fast friends in high school and have remained close ever since. They enjoy watching horror movies, eating luxurious meals, exploring one another's cities, singing poorly, and probably judging you. Scott lives in New York City.