Matthew & Heather
Wedding Party
Christine Carroll
Matron of Honor
Christine and Heather met at church when they were five-year-olds, and they have been inseparable ever since. They enjoy cheese and Octobers. Heather was maid-of-honor at Christine's wedding 14 years ago, and Christine will finally get to repay the favor. Furthermore, Christine's daughter is Heather's flower girl.
Jeannette Mancini
Bridesmaid
Heather met Jeannette when Heather was in middle school, and Jeannette was the wife of the new pastor at their church. They have had many deep conversations around various fire pits over the years. Jeannette is one of Heather's closest confidants, and they will go to Disney World together some day!
Lauren Moore
Bridesmaid
Lauren is another 30-year friend of Heather's. They also met at Heritage Presbyterian Church. They love discussing books and philosophy. Heather and Lauren have only grown closer since Heather started dating Matt--Lauren's brother! Heather very much treasures the many late-night and early-morning chats they have had in the kitchen of "702."
Lydia Wright
Bridesmaid
Lydia is another one of Matt's sisters, and another close confidant of Heather's. Lydia has moved all over the United States, and Heather has traveled all over the country to visit her! Heather loves Lydia's cooking and chicken Snapchats.
Laura Gibb
Bridesmaid
Laura is Heather's closest teacher-pal at school. They started the same year, and they immediately bonded over their shared love of Conan O'Brien. Laura makes Heather a calmer, better teacher, and Heather wouldn't be able to survive at work without her.
Josh Bizzell
Best Man
Josh and Matt met in Afghanistan (this will be a running theme) when Matt took Josh under his wing and became Josh's contractor mentor--until Josh became his father. Together, this pair of inseparables took on the worst Afghanistan had of offer--late nights, bad coffee, and computer-illiterate clients. I could never ask for a better Best Man to stand at my side.
Robert Flowers
Groomsman
From Magic to video games, Flowers, as we all call him, is SME on all things CHAOS, and he loves it. Matt fondly remembers impromptu adventures and hours of glorious podcasting fun. Flowers was always there for Matt, through some rough nights and personal struggles. Matt, Josh, and Flowers still share memes daily.
Toriano Thomas
Groomsman
The Greatest Friend a guy could ask for--Matt and Toriano spent hours talking deep into the night on matters of nerd, work, life, and everything in between. With reflection and self-examination, Toriano helped to shape Matt into the man he is today.
Joseph Carten
Groomsman
Legends tell of an angelic Bard who has taken human form, the living breathing embodiment of tale, wit, and charm. Those stories only scrape the surface of Joe "Frostbeard" Carten and the epic adventures this titan among men can weave. Joe, Toriano, and Matt killed Liches, Demons, and DM's plot aspirations night after night in Afghanistan.
Raymond Watkins III
Groomsman
Matt has known Ray for almost 30 years. They were close friends when they were trouble-making little boys at Heritage Presbyterian Church. Ray is also Heather's older brother. Matt looks forward to gaining a brother in Ray.