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Matt Bachler

and

Liz Bright

Matt Bachler

and

Liz Bright

October 4, 2025

Traverse City, MI

Schedule

We will be having a small ceremony in Traverse City, MI with just our close family for a weekend in October. It's so important to us to spend quality time with our larger circle of family and friends - especially since we are now far away from many of you - so we are planning to have get-togethers in both Columbus and Grand Rapids to celebrate!

Registry

Wedding Party

Olivia Bennett

Matron of Honor

Olivia is Liz's day-one best friend, and she wouldn't have anyone else by her side! Olivia and Liz have known each other since our brothers were in boy scouts together, and were in the same Kindergarten class (see photo) and fifth grade class. They've spent summers living at the local pool swimming from sunrise to sunset, and supported each other as they learned how to navigate adulthood after college in Columbus. Olivia and her husband, Jeff, have two daughters Blaire (6) and Paige (2).

Nick Bachler

Best Man

Nick is Matt's older, and sometimes wiser, brother. Growing up together they played street hockey for hours, and made efforts to maintain a strong relationship in adulthood with annual summer hiking trips with their sister, Laurie. Nick and his wife, Jessie, have three kids who will each be Flower Guys and Gals - Jack (8), Elliot (6), and Leigh (5).

Jack, Elliot, & Leigh Bachler

Flower Child

Jack (8), Elliot (6), and Leigh (5) will be our Flower Guys and Gals! We are so excited for them to spread their infectious energy and joy to ready the aisle for our ceremony to start!

David Bright

Officiant

David is Liz's older (and wiser!) brother. He is the most upstanding and thoughtful person we know, and we are honored that he is willing to lead us into our future together. David and his wife, Heather, have been together for 23 years and married for 19, sharing two daughters Lainey (14) and Lydia (13).

Lydia & Cute Bear Bright

Flower Gal and Ring Bear-er

Lydia is Liz's mini-me and youngest niece, and Cute Bear is Lydia's most loyal stuffy. Lydia and Cute Bear help each other do brave things, so together they will be Flower Gal and Ring Bearer!

Lainey Bright

Wedding Coordinator

Lainey is Liz's eldest niece, and a smart, sassy gal who loves to orchestrate events and experiences. She is far beyond her years - she is responsible and organized, appreciating a job well done, especially if it has to do with glam! Even as a young girl she has had a quiet empathy for other's feelings and a desire for equity, and easily sees other's perspectives. We're glad to release control to her capable hands on the day of our wedding!