Emily & Matthew
Wedding Party
Lukas Thompson
Best Man
Luke is Matt’s little brother and best man. Luke and Matt have shared a brotherly bond throughout their lives. Although with the age gap they were never into the same things at the same time this led to them getting along much better. Luke has a special place in Matt’s heart and Matt is very honored to have him as his best man. Fun Fact Luke has an ability to know what days of the week dates in the past were on. Ask him any date and he will tell you what day it was on.
Kayla Madore
Maid of Honor
Kayla is Emily’s sister and friend. The two have experienced a lot together and always stayed close. The two shared an apartment in college together and have enjoyed many family gatherings. Kayla can always make Emily laugh especially when it involves their Mom. They both share a love of cats and reality shows like Keeping up with the Kardashians and the Real Housewives. Emily is so happy to share this day with her sister! Fun fact: Kayla’s nickname for Emily growing up was Embo!
Matthew Mason
Groomsman
Matt Mason and Matt Thompson have known each other for many moons. Having been close friends through every different stage and phase of life and there have been many. Their unbreakable bond was forged long ago and has stood the test of time. The duo is often referred to as the Matt’s and have been known to be very influential with lasting impacts to whoever they meet. Fun Fact Matt, Emily and Matt are actually blood brothers performed during a ceremony along the shores of Lake Maranacook.
Nicole Nannola
Bridesmaid
Nicole is one of Emily’s oldest and dearest friends. Nicole and Emily met spending their summers getting in trouble on Frye Island. There is no one else Emily could imagine doing doughnuts in golf carts with, having her first sip of alcohol with or visiting her first strip club with! They have many fond memories together swimming and having fun in the sun. Fun Fact Nicole and Emily once crashed a golf cart into Sebago lake!
Christopher Osborn
Groomsman
Matt and Chris are life long friends who were playing together and catching turtles at the lake before they could even walk. They have been there for each other through the ups and downs. They were often competitive with each other just as siblings are. From pulling all-nighters together to trying to catch flying squirrels there isn’t a challenge or task these two could not overcome together. There isn’t a more loyal or trustworthy person Matt would want to stand up there with him at the ceremony. Fun Fact Chris is friends with Post Malone.
Emily Hodgdon
Bridesmaid
The Emily’s have been great friends ever since high school. Emily H is quite the opposite of Emily M. She is very outspoken while Emily M is very shy. Emily H has always been fiercely loyal and has often been a voice for Emily M. In this case opposites attract! Emily and Emily have had many adventures together. They once, along with Matt Thompson and Matt Mason, lost the boat in Maranacook Lake on a dark and windy night following Emily H’s debut on the Weathervane Karaoke stage! Fun Fact: Emily has visited New Zealand and Japan!
Benjamin Jacques
Groomsman
Ben and Matt both grew up together as toddlers in Winthrop ME and were born at the same hospital. The two have stayed close over the years having visited each other at college and having many outdoor adventures together. Ben is often referred to as the “smart one” of Matt’s group of friends. One night with a Mango Rita Ben earned his nickname El Commodore. More recently the two have evolved into foodies together enjoying breweries and restaurants. Fun Fact Ben is a skilled sailor.
Caitlyn Lancaster
Bridesmaid
Caitlyn and Emily grew up together in the wonderful city of Skow Vegas. Caitlyn and Emily met in 7th grade when they both entered Middle School on the Maple Team. It was in Middle School that Caitlyn introduced Emily to the greatest sandwich addition ever- Doritos! Cait and Emily became super close in High school as they shared many classes together and our first cars were long lost lovers (Jeb and Lu). Whenever Cait and Emily are together it feels like no time has passed between them and for that Emily covets their friendship. Fun Fact: Caitlyn is from Cornville, ME!
Orion Cochrane
Groomsman
Orion and Matt met in college and have been great friends ever since. They have many similarities including their love for cats. Orion’s generosity and kind heart speaks volumes and have brought the two even closer together. They have had many journeys together and many crazy nights they can’t outlive. Orion is one Matt’s most loyal friends. The two even started writing a novel together. Fun Fact Orion is an aspiring author and has written several books.
Autumn Cochrane
Bridesmaid
Autumn and Emily met in college and have been close friends ever since. They have many shared interests including their love for cats and all things Kardashian. Autumn’s thoughtfulness and generosity have always drawn Emily to Autumn. Emily and Autumn have become a lot closer in more recent years often bonding over cooking (mostly Autumn trying to teach Emily to cook) as well as drunken shenanigans with the boys. Emily is so thankful for Autumn and how much she has been there for her through this process. Autumn got married at the tender age of 22! Fun Fact: Autumn finished college in 3.5 years and is a professional boat bow dancer in her spare time!
Jacob Gomberg
Officiant
Jake met Matt and Emily in college and immediately hit it off. The three have enjoyed playing videogames together and magic the gathering. The trio have become more like family than friends. Sharing many late nights and adventures together. Matt and Emily are very excited to have Jake right by their side as they start on their new adventure. Jake was the first friend Matt and Emily told when they got engaged and the three have been through a lot together. Jake is the perfect person to marry Matt and Emily as he has always equally been both of their friend. Fun Fact Jake is banned from ever going to the Cumberland farms in Winthrop again and the Irving Diner in Farmington.