Wedding Party
Lillian Dean
Bride
Garrett Thurston
Groom
Maya Monson-Fife
Maid of Honor
Lilly & Maya met through work back in 2022 where they both worked as veterinary technicians. Although having a long distance friendship, no time or distance apart ever weakens their bond. Maya's daughter, Peyton will be the flower girl for the big day. Aunt Lilly & Uncle Garrett are so excited to have her apart of their wedding.
Owen Mitrano
Best Man
Garrett and Owen first met in 2023 through work, and their friendship quickly became something special. Owen was chosen as Garrett’s best man because of the unwavering support he showed Garrett and Lilly throughout the 10-month deployment, and the steady, dependable presence he’s continued to be during the wedding journey.
Olivia Abele
Bridesmaid
Olivia and Lilly have been close friends since 2023, shortly after Lilly moved to New York, and they’ve been inseparable ever since. Olivia has taken all of Lilly and Garrett’s Christmas card photos and has been a cherished part of their relationship, making her presence on this special day even more meaningful.
Jaron Thurston
Groomsman
Jaron is Garrett’s older brother by nine years, and no matter how much time passes between their visits, they always fall right back into step as if no time has gone by at all. Their bond has remained steady and effortless, making Jaron a meaningful part of this special day.
Emily Crooks
Bridesmaid
Emily was one of the first friends Lilly made after moving to New York and was even there the day Lilly and Garrett first met. Over the last two years, Emily and Lilly have gone to countless concerts together and created so many memories, making her a treasured part of this celebration.
Chris Stevens
Groomsman
Chris is Garrett’s best friend from high school and has remained a steady presence in his life despite the distance and time that have come between them. Their friendship has stayed strong through every chapter, making Chris an important part of this celebration.
Kim Evans
Bridesmaid
Lilly & Kim met when they were both enrolled in a Surgical Technologist program at MCC. I don't think either of them saw a friendship budding but one Sam Smith song later & they were inseparable.
Skylar Brown
Groomsman
Skylar has been one of Garrett’s closest friends since 2019, a friendship strengthened through their time serving in the same Army unit. They spent six months deployed together in Somalia, building a bond rooted in shared experiences and unwavering support, making Skylar a meaningful part of this special day.
Gabriella Czech
Bridesmaid
Gabby and Lilly met in 2023, shortly after Lilly moved to New York, and quickly formed a close friendship. From the very beginning, Gabby offered unwavering support, especially recently during Garrett’s deployment, and became an important part of Lilly’s life during that season.
Neftali Gomez III
Groomsman
Nef and Garrett have been close since 2019, becoming best friends during their college years. Even after Nef moved across the country to pursue his career, their friendship never wavered, and Garrett was honored to stand as a groomsman in Nef’s wedding in December 2025. Now, Nef is proudly returning the support on Garrett’s special day.
Garrett Maddamma
Officiant
Garrett is honored to officiate the wedding, especially since he’s the one who introduced Garrett and Lilly in the first place. We truly wouldn’t be here without him, and there’s no better way to honor the role he’s played in our relationship than by having him guide us into this next chapter as our officiant.
Kai Rhodes
Groomsman
Kai is Lilly's younger cousin, and has grown very close to Garrett over the last three years, making Kai a very important part of Garrett and Lilly's big day.