Wedding Party
Olivia Vinsack
Maid of Honor
Olivia and Madison officially met as young girls on the Cheetahs travel soccer team but didn’t become the inseparable pair they are today until their freshman year of high school. Some of their favorite memories together include long bus rides to soccer or basketball games, staying up late watching Law and Order SVU with a bag of salt&vinegar chips, and tubing down the river during camping trips with Madison’s family. Thanks to Olivia’s help, Scott was able to completely surprise Madison by proposing to her during a hike. Olivia is currently finishing her master’s degree in Georgia, pursuing a career as a Behavior Analyst.
John Valentine
Best Man
Emily Harding (Wesner)
Bridesmaid
Emily and Madison grew up like sisters. They were babysat together, played softball together, and even received the same Christmas presents as kids. The two were raised like sisters and have remained just as close over the years. Anyone who knows Emily knows she is always doing the most for the people she loves, and Madison has been lucky enough to be on the receiving end of her generosity more than once. Emily is the daughter of Jenny Wesner, sister to Madison's father, Tom McQuate. Emily is married to Adam Harding and is the mother of Zayne, Ian, flower girl Penelope, and Sutton. Emily works as an Agriculture Educator at Ashland High School.
Cade McQuate
Groomsman
Madison Guy (Dilgard)
Bridesmaid
Madison and Madison met as kids while playing for the Cheetahs travel soccer team. They grew up together having sleepovers, swimming in the Dilgard pool, playing with Polly Pockets, and sneaking onto her brother's Xbox to play Halo. Madison moved to Florida in 2010, and every Christmas and summer break since has been filled with excited hellos and sad goodbyes. When you only see someone for a handful of days each year, you appreciate that time a little bit more. Madison now lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida, with her husband, Andy Guy, and works as a Child Life Specialist.
Nich Bernhard
Groomsman
Emily Malsch
Bridesmaid
Emily and Madison met during their freshman year at Ohio State. Both were in the Dunn Sports and Wellness Scholars Program and lived together all four years. College life at Ohio State was always full of surprises, and the two stayed busy with various intramural sports championships, long days studying for O-Chem, and late-night trips to the ER. After graduation, Madison and Emily both ended up in Dayton, OH, and have remained very close over the years. Emily graduated from the University of Dayton as a Physician Associate and currently works as a PA in Xenia.
Eric Pickering
Groomsman
Natalie Dajani
Bridesmaid
Natalie and Madison were roommates their freshman year at Ohio State University and continued to live together throughout all four years of college. They share a wide range of passions, from belting out Taylor Swift songs at the top of their lungs with fellow bridesmaid Emily Malsch to screaming at the TV when OSU football disappoints. Spontaneous trips to Nashville are a Natalie specialty, and Madison has fallen victim to her "a six-hour car ride isn’t even that far" philosophy more than once. Natalie is currently finishing her degree at Ohio State and will graduate this May as a Nurse Practitioner specializing in women’s health. She recently got engaged to her long-term partner, Jarrett Beck.
Keagan Armitage
Groomsman
Katie Kennedy
Bridesmaid
Katie and Madison became close while playing basketball together at Ashland High School. From crazy pre-game rituals to toilet-papering their coach's home, the two were always up to no good. Katie is the friend who’s up for anything, whether it’s playing Just Dance with Scott’s college friends, hiking at John Glenn in Yellow Springs, or just staying in and listening to Taylor Swift. Katie currently lives in Chicago, working as a financial advisor, but she makes sure to come home often to visit her family and their black lab, Stitch (aka Madison’s main reason for befriending Katie).
Kyle Norris
Groomsman
Kinsley Swanson
Junior Bridesmaid
Kinsley is the daughter of Cassie (Madison's cousin) and Brandon Swanson. If you know anything about Madison, you know she has always had a special place in her heart for Kinsley. The two love roller skating together, hanging out in their hammocks, going on hikes (Kinsley even completed a 7-mile hike with Madison!), and helping Grandma Judy bake Christmas cookies. Kinsley is currently in 5th grade.
Penelope Harding
Flower Girl
Penelope is the daughter of bridesmaid and Madison's cousin, Emily Harding, and her husband Adam. Since Scott and Madison live two hours away from their family in Ashland, they've resorted to facetiming Penelope as frequently as Emily will let them. Penelope loves Slim Jims (or, as she likes to say, "Slimmies"), reading books (and by reading, we mean making animal sounds based on the pictures), and singing Twinkle Twinkle Little Star (but you MUST look up at the stars while doing it). Penelope is a silly goose to her core, and Scott and Madison can't wait to have her involved in their special day.
Hayes Farver
Ring Bearer
Hayes, also known as "Baby Hay" or "Hurricane Hayes," is the second son of long-time family friend Morghan Light and her husband, Derrek Farver. Morghan is the daughter of Shane and Kendra Light, and many of Madison's core childhood memories revolve around watching various sports games with Shane. Hayes lives up to his nicknames; on one hand, he can be running around and yelling like crazy, but on the other, he can be the sweetest little baby who will cuddle as much as you want (let's hope he's on his best behavior come May).