Matveyev Wedding 2024
Wedding Party
Elliott Bise
Maid of Honor
Elliott has known Ashley since they were born! Born 3 months apart, their moms (who also happened to be great friends) made sure that the two did everything together. From zoo class to swimming pool dates, the girls rarely did anything without the other! Despite the Hosty family moving to Georgia when the girls were still toddlers, the two continue to be best friends, visiting each other during the summers and making so many fun memories. Quickly, it wasn't just the moms who shared an irreplaceable friendship, but the girls created a special bond that has lasted through time and changes! Ashley can't imagine a better friend to be her go-to girl on her big day!
Jason Vanderburg
Best Man
Jason and Elijah have been best friends from the young age of 2. Even though they both hid behind their moms the first time they met, they have been inseparable for as long as the two can remember. Elijah barely has any memories of childhood without Jason in them! He became the older brother Elijah never had and Elijah knows he is the perfect person to be his best man.
Savannah Smith
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Savannah have been inseparable pretty much since they met. Becoming best friends in high school, the two became the definition of "twin flame" to everyone they know. From dancing, to being co-presidents of clubs, and eventually becoming college roommates, the two have a plethora of memories and moments that are unforgettable and irreplaceable. If there's one thing to know about the girls' friendship it's this- they just get each other! Whether it's shared senses of humor or just the knowing looks they can give each other, they always know what the other is thinking! Ashley can't wait to have her bring the laughs (and most likely tears) to the party on her wedding day!
Gage McKay
Groomsman
Gage and Elijah met a few weeks after he moved to Georgia. They ran cross country together, but after cross country season, they lost touch until two years later. Gage randomly saw that Elijah was following the Ironman (triathlon) page on Instagram and DMed Elijah about it. They started running and working out together and decided to live together if they were both going to do the triathlon. It’s a good thing they decided to because they became great friends. Elijah knows that Gage will be the perfect friend to stand by him on his wedding day.
Haley Hosty
Bridesmaid
As Ashley's older sister, Haley has been there Ashley's whole life as one of her built in best friends. Being close in age and sharing similar interests made the two girls inseparable throughout childhood. Then, going to the same school, ending up in the same sorority, and even the same major made them continue to be close throughout early adulthood! Ashley can't imagine her big day without her big sister!
Riley Crosby
Groomsman
Riley was one of Elijah's earliest friends. They met in kindergarten and were always friends, but usually not in the same class. It wasn’t until 6th grade when they started becoming a lot closer. They would walk to school, play soccer and run together, and hangout at the river. Elijah knows Riley will be the perfect friend to stand by him at his wedding.
Emily Hosty
Bridesmaid
Ashley has a five year age gap with her younger sister, Emily, but that didn't make the two any less close. Pretty much known as Ashley's partner-in-crime, the two can often be found making each other laugh and, in their younger days, getting each other in trouble. Nowadays, the two sisters have become great friends, and Ashley can't imagine her wedding without the little sister she always dreamed of!
Sergey Matveyev
Groomsman
Sergey and Elijah are brothers, so Elijah has known Sergey since the day that he was born. They made lots of memories growing up and, looking back now, spent lots of time getting into trouble for doing things they shouldn’t be doing. Seregy was always trying to keep up with Elijah and his friends, so he did lots of funny things just to earn their attention. The brothers share a special friendship, and Elijah couldn't imagine Seregey not being part of his wedding.
Lauren Black
Bridesmaid
After meeting four different times during their freshman year at the University of Georgia, Lauren and Ashley decided it was fate that they became friends- and good thing they did! From walks around campus, attending every sorority event together, and now even living together, the two can rarely be spotted without the other! Ashley can't imagine having her big day without one of her biggest blessing of college standing by her side!
Evan Crawford
Groomsman
Elijah and Evan have been friends since 5th grade. They met through their mutual friend, Jason. Some of their favorite memories include their sleepovers, making camp fires, and riding around the neighborhood in the Blazer. Elijah knows that Evan will be the perfect friend to stand by him at his wedding.
Camryn Fricks
Bridesmaid
After meeting in the College of Education on the first day of sophomore year, Camryn and Ashley became close acquaintances. But when Camryn just happened to join the same sorority as Ashley and Lauren, the three girls quickly became best friends. By September of sophomore year, Ashley couldn't remember a time where Camryn wasn't one of her best friends. One thing is for certain- the two girls know how to make each other laugh! From spring break trips to double dates, Ashley can't imagine not having a friend like Camryn by her side on her big day!
Blake Messer
Groomsman
Elijah and Blake have been friends since 2021. They met through their mutual friend, Gage. Even though they have only known each other for 2 years, they have had lots of fun going to the gym together, playing pickleball, and living together. Elijah knows that Blake will be the perfect friend to stand by him at his wedding.