Shannon & Matthew
Wedding Party
Caitlin Flaherty
Maid of Honor
Caitlin is the life of the party and Shannon’s middle sister! Between daily phone calls and frequent visits to wherever Shannon is living, Caitlin keeps everyone laughing and is the ultimate travel buddy.
Joseph Boss
Best Man
The god-son and the younger brother of the groom, Joey is very special person in Matt’s life. Whether it's talking about sports, advice of how not to get in trouble, or anything else, Matt and Joey have a great brother relationship.
Meredith Flaherty
Maid of Honor
Shannon’s youngest sister is always bringing the energy and playing the best music. Shannon and Meredith share a love for nature and the outdoors, whether that be snowboarding or hiking in a local forest.
Charlie Schafer
Groomsman
Matt met Charlie their junior year at WMU and slowly became great friends. Spending lots of time on the sand courts to lake house trips, Charlie and Matt have a very strong enriched friendship.
Leah Boss
Bridesmaid
Shannon is so excited to gain more sisters! Leah and Shannon always have fun making delicious drinks together and enjoying all the moments in the sunshine, whether in Florida or Michigan.
Colin Schlink
Groomsman
Colin got to know Matt real well when Matt jokingly told him that he was at the wrong orientation table which Colin, a man of few words believed. After that, they became great friends. From volleyball to going to visit small music venues, Colin has been an important part in Matt's life.
Julia Boss
Bridesmaid
Matt’s youngest sister Julia is always up for an adventure. Shannon loves visiting Julia at the University of Tennessee, from exploring downtown Knoxville to cheering for the Vols at a tailgate, it’s always an exciting time.
Dan Corcoran
Groomsman
Matt met Dan at the end of his sophomore year of college who then became closer through volleyball. Dan being a pilot has helped Matt navigate their friendship and is always there to chat on long road trips usually when Matt is visiting Shannon.
Meg Michaels
Bridesmaid
Meg is more than a cousin to Shannon, she is one of her close friends. They bonded over softball and country music concerts as high schoolers and now love traveling together, from hot springs in Colorado to the beaches of Florida.
Jered Weger
Groomsman
Matt met Jered the first day of medical school bonding as one of the few midwesterners attending VCOM. They then became roommates their second year of med school and would spend countless hours together watching football, playing games, and especially playing golf.
Jenna Czart
Bridesmaid
Jenna has been Shannon’s teammate on the college softball field, then her roommate in Grand Rapids and now one of her best friends. They share a passion for exploring new places, reading the same books, and always making time for long phone calls.
Chandler Swearingen
Groomsman
Chandler first met Matt at med school orientation with his thick southern Alabama accent which Matt has never experienced before. After bonding over video games, sports, and gas station hot dogs, Matt and Chandler developed a very strong friendship.
Mikaela Jade Brock
Bridesmaid
MJ started as Shannon’s coworker in Colorado Springs, but she quickly became so much more. From being teammates in a local volleyball league to sharing countless adventures and fashion advice, she’s now one of her best friends and go-to personal stylist.
Alex Suszczynski
Groomsman
Alex and Matt met the first week of medical school and although Alex is a giant presence, he is one giant teddy bear. He has always been there for Matt and currently resides in Jacksonville which Matt and Shannon have enjoyed hanging and furthering their friendship with him and his wife.