Maid of Honor
Abby is Emily's little sister, and although she is four years younger, Emily has learned a lot from Abby throughout their lives. Some of Emily's favorite memories with Abby are going to her ballet recitals when they were younger, traveling together on all their adventurous family vacations, and getting to laugh together about literally anything all the time. Abby is the most supportive, loving, and faithful sister and friend. Emily couldn't ask for a better maid of honor! Fun fact: Abby is an ADPi with Emily, Emily M., and Ellie!
Bridesmaid
Emma is Tom's younger and only sister. Tom and Emma were always really close growing up and did just about everything together. The two loved hiking, surfing, and just about anything outside. Emma also graduated from Virginia Tech like Tom and Emily, and some of their favorite memories with Emma at Virginia Tech were tequila nights, the camping trip (RIP water bottle), hanging at the New River, and going hiking. Tom and Emily wouldn't be able to survive without Emma's fun loving, witty, goofy, and kind self, and are so happy to have her by their side on their wedding day, Fun fact: Emma's real name is also Emily!
Bridesmaid
Emily Messing met Emily through their sorority, ADPi, and eventually became Big and Little. Through their search for their Little and Big, without each other saying it out loud, they both knew that they didn't want anyone else but each other. It was easy to get along and laugh together, and Emily L. is so grateful to have such a wonderful and lifelong friend to stand by her side on her day. Fun fact: Emily and Emily were both on the same cheerleading team in elementary school but didn't realize it until after becoming Big and Little!
Bridesmaid
Ellie is Emily's grand-little in her sorority ADPi, and is one of the funniest and sweetest people Emily is lucky to know. Emily couldn't be more grateful for their little sorority family. Of course, Emily and Tom's favorite memories with Ellie include random hangs at Tom's house, playing in the snow at Tech, and the camping trip. Emily could not be more grateful to have Ellie as a bridesmaid and such a light in her life! Fun fact: Emily and Ellie are both Aries and accountants!
Best Man
Tom met Bailey freshman year when they lived on the same hall. They instantly got along and eventually moved in together. Tom and Emily are both grateful for Bailey's friendship, adventurous spirit, and hilarious jokes. Tom's favorite memories with Bailey include the famous camping trip, Hokie House happy hours, and countless hours spent watching The Food Network. Tom couldn't be happier to have Bailey as his best man and best friend! Fun fact: Bailey's first name is actually Thomas!
Groomsman
Zach is Tom's oldest cousin and the two were always close since they were little kids. Most of Tom and Zach's early memories together include going to the farm at Grandma's to get ice cream multiple times in one day, family beach weeks in Sandbridge, and being super goofy at just about every family gathering. Though becoming "adults" has made it harder for Tom and Zach to get together regularly, whenever they get together is always a great time. We can't wait to have Zach be one of Tom's groomsmen.
Groomsman
Tom met Kyle at one of Emily's date parties and they immediately became good friends. The remainder of their time together at Virginia Tech was full of many memories including snow days at Tom's place, being obnoxious cheerleaders at Kyle's soccer games, countless photo shoots, and of course, fishing. Tom is so grateful to have Kyle by his side on his wedding day, even though he cut his hair. Fun fact: Kyle shot Emily and Tom's engagement photos that you see on the website, and has a book on Amazon of photography on his past trip to Italy. (It is called "You May Have the Universe" and we highly recommend).
Groomsman
Alex is Tom's middle sibling and has been a big part of Tom's life ever since he was born. Alex love's to play baseball, go fishing with his brothers and to cook up delicious meals. Tom and Alex love to go to the beach and take his boat out fishing in the summer, whenever they get the chance. Even though Alex is closer in age to Michael and Matthew, he loves to hang out with the "older kids" whenever we all get together. We are so excited to have Alex in our wedding party and to be part of our big day.
Usher
Michael (more formerly known as Meatloaf) is the older of Tom's twin brothers. Michael definitely shares Tom's goofy sense of humor and the two joke constantly when they are together. Michael enjoys playing hockey, basketball and baseball. One of Michael's favorite things to do is drive the boat whenever he is out fishing with his family. Watch out everyone, Michael has some serious dance moves after a couple Shirley Temples.
Usher
Matthew ( AKA Hambone) is Tom's youngest brother and Michael's identical twin brother. Matthew loves to go fishing with his brothers, to play hockey, and to play just about any other sport out there. Matthew is know for his elaborate stories jokes, so if you have some time make sure to ask him about one. P.S. Matthew is also a fantastic dancer and can't wait to bust a move on the dance floor.