Maximilian & Ariel
Wedding Party
George Gomatos
Best Man
George and I met in 3rd grade at Weatherstone Elementary. We instantly became life long best friends. We share interests in raves + cars. George is a great friend to have!
Stephanie Wood
Officiant
Stephanie AKA our "Official Bridesmaid". When Stephanie and I met, we argued for 5 minutes straight. I should have known that meant we'd be bff's! Stephanie is such a light and warms up every room she's in, we are so thankful to Stephanie for officiating our wedding!
Evan Magri
Groomsman
Evan and I met in 3rd grade at Weatherstone Elementary. We share interests in shooting/building guns, dogs, and sports. Evan is a military veteran and an amazing friend.
Jimmy Gomatos
Man of Honor
Every time we tell people that Jimmy will be our "man of honor" they reply with, "...that's fitting". Growing up with Max, Jimmy has been the little brother he never had. So much so, that Jimmy wrote an essay for school all about his big brother Max! Jimmy and I instantly clicked after meeting and you'll never find a dance floor without us on it, throwing the WHOA around or poorly shuffling. Jimmy lights up any room he's in with his humor + energy.
Dexter Garner
Groomsman
Dexter and I met in 3rd grade at Weatherstone Elementary. We both enjoy our dogs, sports, and fashion/clothes. Dexter is my go-to for fashion advice and he's a hilarious guy to have around.
Jenna Eckmeder
Bridesmaid
Jenna and Ariel met through the infamous Gomatos brothers and immediately clicked. Jenna and Ariel share a love for being on the dance floor all night, Chicago, Bravo TV, and Astrology. Jenna helped Max plan and orchestrate the entire proposal, and we couldn't pick a more meaningful person to share that special moment with us! We love you JenJen!!
Peter McArthur
Groomsman
Peter and I met in 3rd grade at Weatherstone Elementary. We have a common hobby in gun builds + shooting. Peter is a great dad to his adorable son and a great friend.
Taylor Hayden
Bridesmaid
Taylor and I met the summer before College, where we connected over a matching ear tattoo and ECU. Our friendship only grew from there, nicknaming ourselves "The Terrible Two". We are the epitome of Black Cat v. Golden Retriever energies. Even with miles apart, our friendship has never failed. At the end of the day, we both know the other will always be there.
Marcus Lane
Groomsman
Marcus and I met in 2015 going to a rave (he picked me up in a random parking lot and we spent 7 hours getting to know each other quite well). We share common interests in the gym, cars, and raves. In his free time, Marcus is my personal trainer in the gym.
Emily Lane
Bridesmaid
Emily is such a light to be around and always brings the party. We've known each other for years, but it wasn't until she and Marcus moved a few houses down the street that we became best of friends. Emily matches my energy, is always down for a good time, and will dance the night away. She is beautiful, encouraging, and everything you'd want in a friend.
Eric Torres
Groomsman
Eric and I met in 2014 at BMW where we worked together for about 4 years. We have since opened our own BMW service center, North Raleigh Performance. We share common interests in cars (specifically our matching BMW M3's) and business entrepreneurism. Eric is a great father and hard worker.
Tuesday Page
Bridesmaid
Tuesday is my cousin & very first best friend! From playing dress up as kids, song/dance performances for our family, to pushing her out of a tree (whoops) - we grew up inseparable. Even moving several hundred miles apart, we'd pick up right where we left off. From pretend weddings to real ones, she's been by my side for all of it.
Zach Query
Groomsman
Zach and I met in 3rd grade at Weatherstone Elementary. We share interests in paint ball and have played some good games together. Zach is a great dad and friend to have.
Christine Thach
Bridesmaid
"Tini" and I met through mutual friends and instantly connected. The first time we met, Christine was gluing her acrylic nail back on at the bar and I was like ... this is my kind of girl. Tini is a sweet, genuine soul, and great friend... anyone who meets her agrees. I am thankful to have such a joy in my life!
Evan DuPree
Groomsman
Evan and I met in 2014 at BMW where we worked together for about 5 years. We have since opened our own BMW service center, North Raleigh Performance. We have common interests in cars + business. Evan is a great father and friend!
Maria Jovanovic
Bridesmaid
Maria is Max's older sister. Family is so important to us that no wedding party would be complete without including our siblings!
Lance Kanaby
Groomsman
Lance is Ariel's younger brother. Family is so important to us that no wedding party would be complete without including our siblings!