Kennady & Matthew
Wedding Party
Monica Talbert
Bridesmaid
Monica and Kennady have been best friends since Monica started teaching Art at the same school as Kennady. Although Monica and Kennady met as adults it feels like they have been best friends since they were kids. The best part about this friendship is the fact Matt and Monica's Husband (Beau) also have become great friends as well. Kennady and Matt are excited to be "auntie" and "unc" to their little girl Gracie when she makes her arrival into the world only a few days before the wedding!
Paige Wolny
Bridesmaid
Paige and Kennady have been best friends since college when they both took on a part-time job coaching youth soccer. Paige and Kennady have great memories of snowboarding/skiing almost every weekend, playing indoor soccer together, trivia nights and shopping way to much. Although Kennady has moved to MD, her and Paige always pick up where they have left off like they do not live 6 hours away from one another.
Mandy Hykes
Bridesmaid/Sister of the Groom
Mandy and Kennady met when Matt brought Kennady home to meet the family for the first time. Ever since then Mandy and Kennady have become super close spending time together not only at family gatherings but spending days together shopping, relaxing by the pool, etc. Kennady is really looking forward to gaining Mandy as a sister-in-law.
Mackenzi Goutremout
Bridesmaid
Mackenzi and Kennady have been best friends since they were kids. Their friendship began because their older brothers were hanging out one day and the mom's decided to let the girls hangout as well. They became so close they spent almost everyday at one another's house go karting, four wheeling, bon-fires, late night food runs, and so many inside jokes. Now as adults Mackenzi and Kennady may not see each other all the time but they try and get together for a country concert or girls night to catch up.
Tyler Graham
Best Man
Tyler and Matt met while they were very young kids…yup this friendship dates back 20 years. Tyler and Matt grew up doing a lot together but the best memories have come after high school. They both decided to go into the Army which met going to basic training together, being stationed together in N.C. and now working both as police officers. Tyler and Matt nowadays enjoy golfing, video game sessions, and just getting together to hangout. Going through over 20 years of friendship together met their was no better person then Tyler to ask to be the best man!
Cory Monn
Groomsman
Cory and Matt met while playing baseball as young kids. Cory and Matt have more than just memories on the baseball field. They grew up doing so much together that their families are also still close till this day. Some of these memories are playing any backyard sports together, riding bikes back and forth to one another houses, and till this day still having the occasional video game sessions. Cory being included to stand by Matt’s side was a no brainer.
Shawn Keller
Groomsman
Shawn and Matt met as young kids through school. Shawn and Matt grew up doing so much together that their families also became close. Some great memories between Shawn and Matt are family camping trips, going to the LLWS together as kids and now as adults, and playing baseball all their lives together. Including Shawn in the big day was an easy choice.
Danny Marin
Flower Man
Danny and Matt met while in the Army as they were both stationed in N.C. After getting out of the Army Danny and Matt just so happened to end up being neighbors while living and working in the DC metro area. Danny and Matt bond over tequila, watching UFC and having sparing sessions which they both have different point of views on how those went. There was no hesitation when deciding on Danny as one of the two flower men!!
Andrew Kekacs
Flower Man
Andrew and Matt met in the Army as they were both stationed in N.C. together. Andrew and Matt then became roommates while living and working in the DC metro area. Some great memories between Andrew and Matt include gym sessions, going for motorcycle rides, and playing madden again different opinions on how those went. Asking Andrew to be one of the two flower men was an easy decision!!
Daisy Mae
Doggy Daughter/Flower & Ring Doggy
Daisy Mae is the sweetest pup who loves all the pets and treats. Her favorite things to do with her humans (Matt & Kennady) is long walks, going for coffee, and playing with her toy of choosing. Matt and Kennady love their Daisy girl sooooo much and are so happy she can participate in their big day!!!!