Matthew & Abigail
Wedding Party
Isabella Bissell
Maid of Honor
Bella is Abbey's sister and will be her Maid of Honor. By the time of the wedding, Bella will be a rising senior in high school who could not be more excited about this role and welcoming her new brother in law to the family. They cannot wait for all of the wedding festivities over the next year and all of the time they will get to spend together. Bella and Abbey have been to countless tea parties, movie nights, and now multiple wedding dress shopping days together and are both very excited to plan this wedding!
Daniel Ackmann
Best Man
Daniel is Matthew's older brother and childhood bunk mate. As I'm sure Daniel's memories growing up of his annoying little brother probably felt a little different at the time; the hundreds of video game battles, wrestling matches and sports arguments made Daniel Matthew's best friend. Matthew was Daniel's best man in his wedding 9 years ago. Now that the roles are reversed, Matthew is very excited to have Daniel standing with him on his wedding day all these years later.
Meghan Laban
Bridesmaid
Meghan is Abbey's cousin and partner in crime since Abbey was born. Meghan, Emily and Abbey spent every moment they could together growing up. The second they were put in the same room, there would be laughs until there were tears (or their parents yelled at them to stop). The three of them have been close their whole lives and Abbey cannot wait for Meghan to be there when she walks down the isle.
Jentry Flesher
Groomsman
Jentry and Matthew are cousins born 4 months apart, and apparently didn't get enough of each other growing up because both chose to go to Purdue and rushed the same fraternity together in college. Jentry has been a part of almost every major life experience of Matt's since high school, so Matt is very excited for him to be a part of his Big Day as well.
Emily Laban
Bridesmaid
Emily is Abbey's cousin and best friend since they were babies. When Meghan, Emily, and Abbey got to be together, it had seemed like no time had passed. They have all had the chance to celebrate all of the big life moments together. Whether it has been a year or two months, they all come together like they had seen each other yesterday. Abbey cannot wait for Emily to help her with the wedding!
Jerrett Flesher
Groomsman
Jerrett is also Matt's cousin and Jentry's older brother. Whereas Matt and Jentry went into college together, Jerrett, being 2 years older, was able to pave the reputation ahead of them at Purdue and the AGR fraternity. Without Jerrett convincing Matt to rush the fraternity Matt's senior year of high school, Matt never would have met his best friends, a lot of great memories would have been missed, and this wedding guest list would've been a lot smaller.
Angela Baumgardner
Bridesmaid
Angela and Abbey met during their freshman year at John Carroll University. Little did they know they would become inseparable. They spent their fall semester junior year traveling Europe together and living down the street from one another senior year where they would often be swapping from each others house spending all of their time together. Now that they have moved to different states, they still see each other as often as they can. Abbey is very excited for Angela to be by her side on her big day!
Tanner Mellon
Groomsman
Matt and Tanner both joined AGR fraternity at the same time and were pledge class brothers. As college life moved forward, Matt and Tanner became closer and closer. Tanner's greatest accomplishment was somehow convincing Matt to become Fraternity President right after Matt had just watched him the year prior complain about the exact same role as they lived together during the Mellon presidency.
Sophia Cromwell
Bridesmaid
Sophia and Abbey met during orientation at John Carroll University. They would go on to rush the same sorority, study abroad together, and be tied at the hip through college and still are today. Whether it was living next to each other on their sorority floor, the same room, or across the hall in their house senior year, they spend every moment they can together and visit each other as often as they can. Abbey is excited to see her even more in this next year as they get ready for the wedding!
Trent Nagel
Groomsman
Trent was Matt's Big Bro in the fraternity, which made him solely responsible for Matt's success in college. Somehow he was able to mentor Matt to graduation while also being his guide through the fraternity, and still became one of Matt's best friends. Matt had the privilege of being in Trent's wedding 4 years ago, and can't wait for Trent to also be a part of his wedding day.
Erin Feigel
Bridesmaid
Erin and Abbey met at John Carroll University and rushed the same sorority. They became close during their sophomore year, traveled abroad, and lived together senior year. Erin and Abbey both live in Charlotte down the street from each other where they enjoy their time trying new places, laughing over college stories, and making new memories in a new city! Abbey loves having Erin so close to her after living in Cleveland for so long together.
Alex Harbison
Groomsman
Alex and Matt both joined the fraternity freshman year together and from the first day to the last day of college, there aren't too many great memories of college for Matt that Alex wasn't a part of. Matt had the privilege of being in Alex's wedding 3 years ago, and can't wait for Alex to also be a part of his big day.
Libby Smith
Bridesmaid
Libby is Matt's older sister. Libby and Abbey quickly realized how much they had in common when they would spend holidays together and bond over hot yoga and wine. Abbey is very excited to have an older sister! They have been drinking wine and sharing laughs ever since.
Christopher Bissell
Groomsman
Christopher is Abbey's younger brother. Christopher loves to travel and has visited Matthew and Abbey in Charlotte often. The three of them enjoy trying breweries, being outdoors and showing Christopher their lives together in their new city.
Ellie Smith
Junior Bridesmaid
Ellie is Matthew's oldest niece on his sister's side. Ellie will be supporting Abbey as a Jr. Bridesmaid.
Sophie Smith
Flower Girl
Sophie is Matthew's niece on his sister's side.
Avery Smith
Flower Girl
Avery is Matthew's niece on his sister's side.
Lily Ackmann
Flower Girl
Lily is Matthew's niece on his brother's side.
Tim Ackmann
Ring Bearer
Tim is Matthew's only nephew on his brother's side.
Sarah Ackmann
Honorable Mention
Sarah is Matthew's youngest niece on his brother's side. Little Sarah is too young to participate, but Matthew and Abbey are excited for her to be with them!
Jennifer Bissell
Mother of the Bride
Jen has been praying for Matt and his parents since Abbey was an infant. She’s thankful that God placed Matt in Abbey’s life. It’s been amazing to witness their growing love for one another and she’s looking forward to having Matt be a part of her family.
James Bissell
Father of the Bride
Jim is excited to welcome Matt into his family and is looking forward to celebrating their marriage together.
Karen Ackmann
Mother of the Groom
Karen is beyond grateful for God bringing Matt and Abbey together. She is excited to witness their promise to each other and welcome Abbey to their family with open arms.
John Ackmann
Father of the Groom
John knows that being a parent is a wonderful blessing from God. Watching your children grow up and make a life-long commitment to their soulmate is a double blessing. He loves them both and he eagerly looks forward to their wedding day.