Wedding Party

Heather Gaddy

Matron of Honor

Heather has been Maddie's best friend since middle school! Despite being long distance besties due to grad school, they have remained as close as ever. Heather is the definition of a true childhood best friend. When Maddie imagined her wedding day growing up, Heather was always standing next to her.

Grant Johnson

Best Man

Grant has been Chris's best friend since freshman year at KU! Grant is a loyal friend who is always down for a good time. Chris and Grant love to watch KU sports, the Chiefs, and Sporting KC. In their spare time, they enjoy sending memes to each other (iFunny and TikTok)!

Emma Lovelace

Bridesmaid

Maddie and Emma ended up as roommates in PT school before ever meeting in person! Luckily, they hit it off and the rest is history! Emma and Maddie bond over their love for Taylor Swift and even went to The Eras Tour together. From chill nights in watching a docu-series together to late nights out on the town, Emma and Maddie are always able to have fun when together. Maddie couldn't imagine getting married without Emma by her side.

Isaac Lawrence

Groomsman

Isaac is Chris's oldest brother. Despite living in Emporia, Isaac and Chris love to talk over FaceTime at the most random times and multiple times a day. Whether they are playing a new game or playing their favorite childhood game Wizard101, they are always having a blast. Chris couldn't imagine his wedding without Isaac by his side.

Macy Cecil

Bridesmaid

Macy and Maddie met in 2018 during their freshman year at Truman and have remained close ever since! Maddie and Macy both knew early on in college that they would both pursue advanced degrees, so it was no surprise when they both left Kirksville for grad school. Despite the distance, Macy and Maddie have always stayed close!

Josh Lawrence

Groomsman

Josh is Chris's brother. Josh and Chris love playing video games together and talking about sports. Despite Josh living in Emporia, they talk on FaceTime almost every day to just chat. Chris couldn't imagine his wedding without Josh by his side.

Beth Wisbey

Bridesmaid

Beth and Maddie were brought together by Sigma Kappa at Truman and their bond has never been broken! From Kirksville to Columbia, Maddie and Beth have remained close regardless of the city they live in. Maddie is incredibly grateful for Beth's support through the ups and downs of grad school and is so excited to celebrate this time in life with Beth by her side!

Jake Rockey

Groomsman

Jake is Chris's youngest brother. Despite the 10 year age difference, Jake, who loves to go by "Jakey," and Chris love to spend time together. They both enjoy going to the movie theater for any new Disney or Pixar movie, going to the gas station for a candy stop, or blasting Christmas music. Chris couldn't imagine his wedding without Jakey by his side.

Brent Baker

Officiant