Emily & Matt
Wedding Party
Sarah Winkeler
Matron of Honor
Sarah and Emily grew up on the same street, were college roommates, and have lived only a few miles from each other pretty much their entire lives. They love going to Sonic happy hour together, watching rom coms, and hanging with their other two childhood besties, Christine and Alison.
Brian Nienhaus
Best Man
Brian and Matt have been friends since high school and survived a year of living in the same residence hall room in college. The duo led the St. Louis University High School Rifle Team to their most recent National Championship. They enjoy musing over current affairs, whisky tasting notes, and their alma maters.
Anna Barrett
Matron of Honor
Anna and Emily started working together at Stephen Ministries in 2011. They share a passion for reading, doing puzzles, and watching movies based on books. They often finish each other's sentences and take bestie pics at every work party.
Harrison Bedford
Groomsman
Harrison and Matt have been friends since their college days when Matt was Harrison's RA (Resident Assistant). Both went on an epic week of attending five concerts, including two different stops of the same tour. They enjoy a good patio and a bourbon.
Christine Breite
Bridesmaid
Christine and Emily are childhood best friends. They have a shared love of all things Disney, tea parties, and pasta. Despite the distance, they always pick things back up right where they left them as if no time has passed.
Brian Kurtz
Groomsman
Brian and Matt have been friends since high school. Despite the Notre Dame vs. University of Michigan rivalry, they enjoy exploring cocktails, eating their way through many of St. Louis' best restaurants, and going to concerts.
Alison Ehrhard
Bridesmaid
Alison and Emily are childhood best friends. As kids, they loved running around the neighborhood together, spying on people and going to the pool. As adults, they love to catch up on life at new restaurants and bars.
Taylor Smith
Groomsman
Taylor and Matt have been friends since living across the hall from each other in college. When they're together, they will inevitably stay up way too late (usually working on a procrastinated project) and end up at Whataburger or Waffle House far past normal business hours for other establishments.
Alexis Mathews
Bridesmaid
Alexis and Emily were college roommates. They enjoy spending time together over happy hour at Cooper's Hawk, brunch pretty much anywhere, or a cup of tea in Emily's apartment. They often pray for each other and talk about God's work in their lives.
Greg Winkeler
Groomsman
Greg is Matt's youngest brother. They both enjoy planning road trips, camping, working on cars, and drinking whisky. And they've definitely never been mistaken for twins.
Alice Aten
Bridesmaid
Alice and Emily met in college, were in the same honor fraternity, and worked at a summer camp together. A typical night together includes Imo's pizza, wine, and all the latest gossip. They love to hit the dance floor and relive those crazy college nights.
Dan Winkeler
Groomsman
Dan is the middle brother in the family. Both are St. Louis Cardinals fans and have enjoyed picking apart Mike Matheny's managerial decisions because he's trying to be like Tony LaRussa.
James Barrett
Ring Bearer
James is Emily's first nephew! He's 7 years old and in the first grade. He's a real Lego enthusiast and has put together too many creations to count.
Charlie Barrett
Ring Bearer
Charlie is another one of Emily's nephews. He's 4 years old. He loves to dance to good music, all things hockey, and gives the best hugs.
Jacob Winkeler
Ring Bearer
Jacob is Matt and Emily's nephew. He's 3 years old. He loves playing in his ball pit, helping Mom and Dad cook, and anything to do with puppies.
Virginia Bedford
Flower Girl
Virginia is Matt's niece. She's 4 years old. She loves playing dress up (Elsa is her favorite), going on family walks, and getting a mani/pedi.
Drew Winkeler
Usher
Drew is Matt's youngest cousin. A typical conversation will eventually cover college football, why Mizzou doesn't belong in the SEC, and why the College Football Playoff is broken.