Wedding Party
Grant Laneve
Best Man
Andrew and Grant became fast friends during freshman orientation and have been inseparable ever since. After leaving the dorms, they roomed together, bonding over 50-cent wings at Brothers, video games, board games, and their shared love for Purdue sports
Mish Fink
Person of Honor
Mish and Mattie met in middle school through 4-H, and their friendship deepened when Mish joined Mattie on the track and swim teams in high school. As teammates, they shared countless memories and became even closer, supporting each other both in and out of sports
Antonio Barretto
Groomsman
Antonio met Mattie and Andrew at a Corgi Race at Purdue during their freshman year, introduced by one of Mattie’s classmates. As COVID hit, he grew even closer to them, studying with Mattie and joining in on their regular board game nights.
Katie Everetts
Bridesmaid
Katie met Mattie and Andrew early in her senior year through Antonio. She and Mattie quickly bonded over dance, with Mattie inviting Katie to join a campus dance group for her final semester. The two shared a special experience dancing together and enjoyed frequent board game nights after practice
Rhodes Lacy
Groomsman
Rhodes and Andrew met during a zero gravity experimental course at Purdue one summer. Their friendship grew over a shared love of board games and cringey puns. Despite the distance, they’ve stayed close through their passion for aerospace and online gaming
Mercedes Ackley
Bridesmaid
Mercedes lived in the same dorm as Mattie and Andrew during their freshman year and often joined their game nights through mutual friends. Over time, she became a regular, bonding with the couple over their shared love of fantasy, fiction, and nerding out together. They’ve been close friends ever since!
Johnathan Hong
Groomsman
Mattie and Andrew met Johnathan during his freshman year and their sophomore year of college, but truly bonded when the latter were in grad school. Johnathan’s laid-back personality made him the perfect friend for anything—from endless talks about computers to hosting homemade cooking nights at his apartment
Skyler Nannenga
Bridesmaid
Skyler lived in the same dorm as Mattie and Andrew freshman year, but they didn’t really connect until their sophomore year. Mattie and Skyler, both in the same major, bonded over their shared struggles with classes. After graduation, they grew closer, united by their love for Purdue basketball, travel plans, and cheesy sitcoms
Josh O'Meara
Groomsman
Josh met Mattie and Andrew during their sophomore year of college, and they quickly discovered his competitive spirit made him an excellent board gamer. Beyond that, Josh’s intentionality and engagement make him great for both lighthearted chats and deeper conversations. His thoughtful preparation for anything makes him a great person to have by your side!
Kylie Handshoe
Bridesmaid
Kylie and Mattie first met in elementary school during a summer children's theater program. Their bond grew stronger in middle school when they were the only two girls in concert band playing percussion, and they've been close friends ever since. With a long history of sleepovers, car karaoke sessions, and a shared love of Disney, their friendship has stood the test of time.
Bill Andress
Groomsman
Bill met Mattie and Andrew through his relationship with Allie, and over the past few years, they’ve bonded over their shared love of Clash of Clans and bad movies. Bill’s passion for unique and chaotic experiences has created countless unforgettable moments with the group.
Allie Losey
Bridesmaid
Allie and Mattie first met as classmates in a study abroad program the summer before college. They reconnected during their sophomore year through study sessions, Just Dance nights, and Jackbox games. Since living in the same city post-grad, they’ve enjoyed countless girls' nights and day dates exploring Indy, sipping coffee, and listening to Taylor Swift
Drew Blitz
Groomsman
Drew met Mattie and Andrew through Antonio, his roommate at the time. After a little convincing, he started joining group events and soon became a regular at game nights and late-night study sessions. Since graduating, they’ve swapped stories of being young pet parents and kept in touch through online games and occasional road trips
Adeline Fitzharris
Bridesmaid
Adeline is Mattie’s younger sister and has been by her side longer than almost anyone else. The two danced together growing up and grew even closer as they entered college. They've enjoyed exploring each other's campuses, discussing life as STEM students, and sharing a love for theme parks, travel, trying new foods, and online gaming when they can