Wedding Party
Tim George
Best Man
They say family are the friends you can't choose, and for Tim and Matt that's no different. They've been brothers forever, and best friends ever since they stopped throwing remotes at each other. Years ago Tim was honored to have Matt as his best man, and now Tim has the honors of returning the favor.
Paige Doherty
Maid of Honor
My favorite sister, my only sister. Every birthday growing up I wished to have a sibling, and lucky me I got the best there is. Although we are 9 years apart, our bond just keeps growing as the years go by. She isn't just a sister, she is my best friend through it all. Watching her grow up to be a confident, smart, and kind woman has made me so happy and I wouldn't want anyone else to be right next to me on this special day.
Connor Thompson
Groomsman
Connor is one of Matt's newest friends, but also his closest. They met through Mike towards the end of college, but have bonded over all things nerd and fantasy. Find them most weekends playing games together while the girls watch TV, or fall asleep waiting for them to finish.
Jasmine Thompson
Bridesmaid
Moving down to Maryland after college was nerve-wracking to say the least, but this girl made the transition easier for me. She quickly became a part of my Maryland-family, my true partner-in-crime, and best friend. We often are mistaken for being sisters, and I don't know if that is because of our similar facial features, or because we are quite inseparable and know what the other is thinking most of the time.
Mike Padeletti
Groomsman
The first of two Mikes, and the first of two best friends from high school. Mike and Matt stayed in touch after graduation, and have never been more than a short drive from one another. Family dinners, beach trips, and late night gaming sessions have kept the Fast Fam stronger than ever.
Lauren Padeletti
Bridesmaid
As one of my close friends down in Maryland, Lauren is one of the most caring, genuine, and intelligent people I know. Recently, seeing her become a mom to almost 2 under 2 has been so amazing to experience, as she is a rockstar at it (and somehow manages to find time to check in with/see her friends)! I am so lucky to have her and our little "Fast Fam".
Lucas Goodwin
Groomsman
Lucas cemented himself as one of Matt's best friends when he saved Matt from a nightmare of a roommate situation. After four years of cleaning up after him in apartments and cooking all of his meals, Lucas says Matt still hasn't made up for it. He'll probably be in debt for life.
Kelsey Buschmann
Bridesmaid
Kelsey has been with me since the very beginning. She is my oldest friend; her family has easily become a second family to me. Growing up as neighbors, Kelsey was always a safe and comfortable space for me to truly be my quirky-self. We were two-peas-in-a-pod some would say. Together we can make a fun moment out of anything and I have known since elementary school that she would be alongside me on my wedding day!
Caleb Thrash
Groomsman
Caleb had the luxury of living down the hall from Matt in freshman year. And more of a luxury living with him for 3 more. Even when Matt needed a 5th year of college, Caleb was there to make sure he didn't have to watch every football game alone.
Alyssa Anderson
Bridesmaid
Alyssa will by far be the best roommate I will ever have (sorry Matt). When I think back to my college years, Alyssa is always the first thing to come to mind. She just simply made everything better - the food she would cook, our late nights on the couch watching New Girl, and endless laughs. Now that we are living on opposite coasts, the distance didn't hinder our friendship, we are still closer than ever, just with an occasional reminder from Alyssa of the time change every time we FaceTime because I never remember.
Mike Ramirez
Groomsman
The other Mike from high school, and another close friend ever since. Matt and Mike were in band together all four years, and while the only place they jam together now is on Fortnite, their friendship has never been stronger. They're so close, they chose back to back wedding weekends!
Jenn George
Bridesmaid
Jenn is truly one of the most thoughtful, creative, and fun people you'll meet. I've loved how much our bond has grown not just as soon-to-be sister-in-laws, but as great friends just the two of us. One of my favorite things is to come over for some girl dinner/talk and drink some Summer in a Bottle together, and I can't wait for countless more moments like that in the future. Don't get me wrong, I am super excited to marry Matt, but getting Jenn as a sister-in-law is like a cherry on top.
Sam Harner
Groomsman
Sam was Matt's assigned roommate freshman year of college. Within the first week they were sharing peanut butter and oreos - a match made in heaven, just like Matt and Sam as roommates. They don't live together anymore, but they're close enough friends that they might as well.
Katie Silverstein
Bridesmaid
Katie, Paige and I are more than just cousins. Born some years apart never stopped us from goofing around with one another and becoming closer than your average cousins. I have personally always looked up to Katie as a role model, wanting to be just as strong, wise, and loving as her. I've been able to learn a lot from her and value how close we grew up together - even more now that we are adults and I can confide in her about whatever it may be, specifically how I am the favorite grandchild....!
