Jackie & Matt
Wedding Party
Jackie Mayblum
Bride
Growing up Jackie's family moved several times before settling in MD when she was 15. She graduated from Goucher College & works at Merrill Lynch where she has been for 12 years. Her favorite band is The Moody Blues which she was introduced to by her father at the age of 5. She loves Charmed, Buffy, Friends, & Disney. Her hobbies are reading, photography & traveling the world. Favorite Movie: Little Mermaid, Back to the Future & anything with Tom Hanks Fun Fact: Jackie's signature dance move is "The Elaine" from Seinfeld - ask nicely and she may demonstrate on the dance floor! Favorite Quote: "Bit by bit she claimed herself, freeing yourself was one thing, claiming ownership of that freed self was another" "I hope, I hope, I hope" - Red - Shawshank Redemption
Matt Grove
Groom
Maryland has been home for Matt, having lived in Pasadena, Easton, Ellicott City and now living in Parkville with Jackie. :) He graduated from UMUC online, majoring in Computer Studies. In his free time, he does woodworking projects and various DIY projects. Favorite Movie: Back to the Future Fun Fact: Matt, his sister Rachel and their cousin Shane all re-created and filmed the first 15 minutes of "Back to the Future" during a summer when Shane was visiting New Jersey in 2005. Favorite Quote: "Gotta keep breathing. Because tomorrow the sun will rise. Who knows what the tide could bring." - Castaway
Laura Freedman
Matron of Honor
How We Met: Jackie & Laura worked together at Bank of America 11 years ago and continue to work together at Merrill Lynch. They quickly bonded over their love of books, cats and canceled plans. Fun Fact: She is married to Matt's groomsman Greg. In addition to Greg, she also loves cats, books and dessert. Favorite Quote: "She is too fond of books. And it has turned her brain" - Louisa May Alcott Little Women Favorite Movies: Castaway, Mystic Pizza & Dead Poets Society
Alex Chinn
Best Man
How We Met: Alex and Matt have been friends ever since they said "Wasaaap!" to each other, after being paired up for a project in high school, during Freshmen year French class. They haven't changed much since then. :) Favorite Quote: "Beneath this mask there is more than flesh, beneath this mask there is an idea, Mr. Creedy, and ideas are bulletproof. " - V Favorite Movie: V for Vendetta
Johnny Downey
Man of Honor
How We Met: Johnny sat behind Jackie in 7th grade Math Class. Neither were paying attention and instead spent the time goofing off. They've been friends for over 20 years and share bonds over their love for Disney, Charmed, Buffy and creative projects like bullet journaling. Mostly though they just enjoy their morning chats on the way to work where they disucss everything and nothing. Fun Fact: He has tons of hobbies & interests including gardening, video games, crafting and Reiki! Favorite Quote: “Let us always meet each other with a smile, for the smile is the beginning of love.” - Mother Theresa Favorite Movie: Beetlejuice and The Addams Family
Rachel Grove
Groomswoman
Rach is Matt's younger sister. As adults they lived together for 5 years in Ellicott City. Their close bond was forged during their move to the Eastern Shore, enduring relentless ridicule from kids at their new school. That bond has only grown over time through car karaoke trips, endless movie-watching, snack trips to Royal Farms, & hours of conversations. Fun Fact: When she was little she jump roped 100 times consecutively & was so excited that she ran inside & told her mom. "That is incredible!!" she said & picked up the phone. "I'm calling the Olympics RIGHT now” Rach freaked out and lunged towards her saying, "No, don't do that!!" Favorite Quote: "See, in all our searching, the only thing we've found that makes the emptiness bearable is each other." Favorite Movie: Contact
Kate Boldt
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Fellow bridesmaid Andrea introduced Kate to Jackie. They soon started working together at Merrill Lynch 7 years ago and quickly became friends. They enjoy hanging out and using Kate's kids as an excuse to watch Disney movies. Favorite Quote: "Cause I'm telling the truth, that makes me a bitch?" - Claire The Breakfast Club Favorite Movie: The Breakfast Club
Adam Anderson
Groomsman
How We Met: Matt met Adam at a cross-fit gym that that they both attended. They competed together in a group competition with two other friends. Occasionally, they would get a burger together or hit up Mission BBQ after the gym.
Rabia Khokhar
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Jackie & Rabia worked together at Bank of America. Rabia first noticed Jackie when she saw her reading Harry Potter during lunch and despite Rabia's love of Sirus Black and Jackie's affinity for Severus Snape they still managed to become friends. Fun Fact: Rabia will often draw beautiful Henna on Jackie's hands and did Henna for the entire bridal party during Jackie's Bachelorette Party trip to Disney World in June. She can also fluently read Arabic, without understanding a word of it. Favorite Quote: "I don't think we are meant to understand it all the time. I think sometimes we just have to have faith" - A Walk to Remember Favorite Movie: Spotlight
Greg Freedman
Groomsman
How We Met: Greg is married to Jackie's Matron of Honor Laura. When Jackie and Matt first started talking, Greg stalked Matt on Facebook, ultimately giving her the ok to go on a date. Once Matt & Greg met they hit it off like brothers, instantly. Fun Fact: Hobbies include cars, cooking, photography and cats. Also, Matt deems this awesome guy, the "ring bearer", since he protected Jackie's engagement ring for SIX MONTHS until it was time for him to propose. Not only did he protect it for Matt, he & Laura offered to go with Matt when it came time for him to pick out the ring. Favorite Quote: "Let me tell you something my friend. Hope is a dangerous thing. Hope can drive a man insane.” -Red, The Shawshank Redemption Favorite Movie: The Shawshank Redemption
Susan Miller
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Susan & Jackie worked closely together at Bank of America 11 years ago. They climb together with fellow bridesmaids Andrea & Libby and they are all members of their pseudo book club "CLOMF". Fun Fact: She loves a clean poop! Favorite Movies: When Harry Met Sally, Dirty Dancing and Avatar
Kevin Tray
Groomsman
How We Met: Kevin is married to Jackie's bridesmaid Andrea. Kevin and Matt met during a fun night in Baltimore, the same night he met the rest of Jackie’s friends. Both Kevin and Matt share a high interest in the Back to the Future trilogy. For Matt and Jackie’s engagement party, he gifted them a Matchbox DeLorean car that he had kept since his childhood which Matt & Jackie now display on their wall of Back to the Future memorabilia, in their movie room. Fun Fact: Andrea stole the idea for CLOMF from Kevin. Originally it was called CLOMFS, and it stood for Cowboys, Laser Tag, Ornithology, and MFing Slayer! Favorite Quote: "I can't believe I ate the whole thing." Favorite Movie: Navy Seals
Libby Sheppe
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Fellow bridesmaid Susan introduced Libby & Jackie several years ago. They grew closer when Libby joined their climbing gym and they began climbing together regularly. Fun Fact: She loves taking road trips around the US and Canada. She's visited 35 states and 4 provinces. This summer she hopes to add another state and province to the list. One day, she'd love to live full time on the road and travel. Favorite Quote: The Impressive Clergyman: "Mawwiage. Mawwiage is wot bwings us togeder tooday. Mawwiage, that bwessed awangment, that dweam wifin a dweam… And wuv, tru wuv, will fowow you foweva… So tweasure your wuv." Prince Humperdinck: "Skip to the end!" - The Princess Bride Favorite Movie: The Princess Bride
Andrea Tray
Bridesmaid
How We Met: Andrea & Jackie worked together at Bank of America 10 years ago. Andrea asked Jackie to take a climbing class with her, they fell in love with the sport & quickly added Susan to their group. From there they started having regular girls nights with Laura, Libby and Kate and over the years CLOMF - and an amazing group of friends - was born. Fun Fact: Andrea is responsible for the pseudonym CLOMF: Cuisine, Literature, Outdoors, Movies and Fashion - all the things the 6 ladies love & share. Favorite Quote: “The trick was to surrender to the flow” - Phish Favorite Movie: Bring it On