Madalyn & Brendon
Wedding Party
Evelyn Marshall
Maid of Honor
Evelyn has been waiting for this day her whole life. My "Day One" has finally made it... she is finally a "Mermaid of Honor." Hide your Malibu Rum from her at all pre-wedding and wedding related events. Despite wanting to kill Brendon more times than she can remember, I am so excited to share this special day with her. She is truly my best friend, and I can't imagine my wedding without her.
Garrett Barrios
Man of Honor
The real Gudda Gudda. He will already be 6 Long Islands deep by the time his speech comes, but who could ask for a better little brother??? I am so proud of the man he is becoming. He will serve our country with honor and distinction, just like our father. I love him so much and there is no one on Earth that I would rather have standing by my side on this important day!
Ya-Zhen Chen
Bridesmaid
My 7th Grade best friend and my wife, Ya-Zhen has been stinking up my life since day one (PIP). She is my Gurt, and I am her Melon. I will always make sure to feed her hard bananas no matter where life takes us, and pick all the cheese off her pizza! Thanks for being such a steadfast friend, no matter how long it has been since we've talked!
Dan Barrios
Groomsman
Mr. "______ me, right?" himself... the best cousin anyone could ask for! Known him all of my life and living in New York has been such a blessing to be able to spend time together that we lost throughout our childhood. He might not make the wedding because he will probably be working, or he may drive down through the night and get there just in time for the ceremony.
Kacey Davis
Bridesmaid
I'm most looking forward to taking pictures with our front teeth out and looking like our beautiful selves. There's never been prettier models than us! If there is a French note on my hotel door, just tell the band parents I went to bed early. Wedding dancing is going to take me back to the days of our weird Homecoming experience and I can't wait to keep being weird together. No matter how long it has been since we've seen each other, we always pick up where we left off and have so much fun together!
Charles Jones III
Groomsman
Despite being a new dad, CJ is going to be bringing the heat come wedding day. We plan to play "Gyal You a Party Animal" on repeat for him all night long... watch the boy dance! I asked the owner if he could bring his boat and park it at the property to the wedding, he said "maybe," so you know CJ will have his cooler! He's been like family to me and I am so grateful for him. CJ definitely sucks at golf so be ready to take his money when we all play together before the wedding!
Alison Liu
Bridesmaid
If there is a Victoria Secret scavenger hunt, rest assured that Alison will win. She is also the reason I considered bringing Sharkey's Bingo to the wedding, but there wouldn't be enough room for all of our cards. Alison and I are the most awkward at saying goodbye, so I promise to hold true to that this time around, and I definitely won't say bye to her after the wedding. I still miss being roomies with her and texting from across the hall!
Chandler Marshall
Groomsman
Chandler may not come because there isn't a gym on site, but if he does, he is bound to "pick things up and put them down." I am so lucky to be adding another brother to the family and I look forward to more rounds of golf with Chandler where he breaks his clubs and/or tosses them into the lake. There is no question that Chandler means so much to Madalyn and I am honored to have him by my side on this special day!
Chelsea Davis
Bridesmaid
I tried to include doilies in the tablescape for Chelsea, but it wasn't possible. I know how much she loves doilies! Thanks for the lifelong lesson of never going to bed without doing the Hokie Pokie and drinking a bottle of water. Chelsea is always teaching me such useful things, and I am glad that she is basically my sister now because she married Kacey's big brother! I'm so grateful for our college experience together!
Tyler Redes
Groomsman
Redes and I are both lucky to be alive after the famous pool incident during the summer of 2013. From the day Grassfield JV Soccer met Great Bridge JV Soccer, we have been best friends and I am lucky to have such a partner-in-beer/sports/soccer/you name it! Redes is a great friend, teacher, mentor and he is like family to me. Just don't let him near the brewery during the wedding or they may find him drinking straight from the tap :)
Hilary Wagner
Bridesmaid
Hilary and I met two years ago when her husband, Ryan and Brendon started to fall in love. We are very fancy in that we clearly love to drink champagne and do lots of fall activities. We also love spas, hockey games where we get lost in Newark, and did I mention our husbands are in love? Yes, she is married to the guy across from her on this page. We are going Live at the wedding!
Ryan Wagner
Groomsman
"Papi Chupo" aka "Big Daddy Wags" is new to the crew, but that hasn't stopped our friendship from being anything short of a true bromance. I am lucky to have him as a colleague, but even luckier to call him a friend. I will be sure not to hang out with him well in advance of the wedding because "Casper" needs his space! And yes, he is married to the woman across from him on this page.
Sarah Kizer
Bridesmaid
Sarah was the very first person I met at Virginia Tech, and we were also in the Marching Virginians together! I will make sure that I put a garment bag next to her bed in the hotel so she'll have it to sleep on. We all know that's the most comfortable way to sleep. I can't wait to get Taco Bell after the wedding, and I hope she brings cards and airplane bottles for the bus ride! I'm glad she was the first person I met, because I knew from the second I got to Tech that it would be an amazing experience!
Will Johnson
Groomsman
"Baby Boi" has been the real OG of the group. Will and I go back to our days at Great Bridge High School and Symphonic Band. "Mr. Salt Peanuts" on the sax took my #1 spot, but I would have only given it to someone who was truly like a brother to me. Will always opened his doors for me (D.C. UNITED!!!) and I can never thank him enough. NO HOLDING at the wedding, ok? And no, Will, Hooters will not be catering the wedding!
Carter Jones
Ring Bearer
Contrary to popular belief, this is CJ and Jessica's child. While he does get his good lucks from us, he belongs to two wonderful people. Our wedding photos may not make it into any of their books or photos at home, but we are sure Baby Carter will remember this magical day regardless!