Gailynn & Matthew

Wedding Party

Gailynn Mayer

Bride

Matthew Aubel

Groom

Cyndi

Maid of Honor

I met Gailynn during our first year of college where we were suite mates. We instantly became friends through our love of weird things and animals! Even when I moved back to the west side of the state to finish school, we stayed best friends and would travel to see each other. I’m so glad to have her in my life and I’m so excited to be close by her again to celebrate the love between her and Matthew. Let’s party!!

Briana Trevino

Bridesmaid

4 years ago I got told that I was being stuck with an intern to train at work and was dreading every minute of it. That intern was named Gailynn and ended up being one of my best friends. Whether it is going to antique shops and estate sales to find the ugliest couch possible or just hanging out and drinking tea, I am always so happy the universe forced us together all those years ago. I'm so honored to be part of such an important day in her (and Matt's) life and can't wait to see what comes next.

Autumn Kendricks

Bridesmaid

My name is Autumn. Gailynn and I met through our Veterinary Technology Program. I always say that I could not have made it through without her. Gailynn's knowledge and determination encouraged me. Let's not forget her beautiful spirit and how creative and whimsical she is. Her admirable peculiarities meshes so splendidly with her soon-to-be husband, Matthew. Observing their affection for one another certainly warms my heart and absolutely beams me. I look forward to seeing you all at the ceremony! It's going to be spectacular!

Parrel Smith

Bridesmaid

I met Gailynn a few years ago. We worked together at a veterinary hospital. We quickly became friends after finding out that one of my favorite clients from my previous job was her mother. We bonded over our love of Marvel movies and characters and other shared interests. It has never been easy for me to open up and stay in contact with people. But with Gailynn, it was effortful, and it felt like our friendship was kismet. I'm truly honored and excited that Gailynn asked me to be a part of her and Matthew’s special day.

Randy Greet

Bridesman

Tyler Keeton

Best Man

Matt and I have been close friends since they met well over fifteen years ago. Long ago when Matthew was known as Pappa Garlic and had big blue spikey hair, camo pants, sleeveless shirts exclusively, and an insatiable thirst for partying. I'm honored to stand by him on this special day. For the man he was. For the man he is today. For freedom. I've had the pleasure of getting to know Gailynn over the years, and it's clear that she brings out the best in Matt. Her kind heart, infectious laugh, and unwavering support have been a constant source of inspiration and joy for both of them. As Matt's partner in life, she's been a driving force behind his success, and I know that together they can conquer anything that comes their way. I've been described by Matt as charismatic, witty, well endowed - like, HUGE down there - and compassionate! I've always been there for Matt, through thick and thin, and I'm excited to support him as he begins this new chapter in his life with someone just as amazing as he is. I enjoy all things fly fishing including volunteering and leading different conservational nonprofits aimed at bringing conservation, education, and fly fishing to the youth of Detroit and surrounding areas. I'm also an Eagle Scout, and often volunteer as an emotional support animal for war veterans with PTSD. I am looking forward to celebrating the love between Matt and Gailynn, and he's honored to be a part of this important day. Let's raise a glass to the happy couple!

JR

Groomsman

Ryan Aubel

Groomsman

The Fester to Gomez. Matt paved the way for Ryan since birth, making the slide through life a little easier. Matt was a good brother to look up to while growing up and is still sound in his experiences and advice today. We were lucky enough to have a relationship that wasn't competitive, at least in my opinion. Though like most siblings, we still became annoyed at each other at times but never became violent. I love my brother and I'm glad to see him happy. Oh Morticia! The zodiacle relationship between Gailynn's pig and Matt's rabbit is nearly a match made in Heaven. Astrology may be "woo-woo" for a lot of people but, Gailynn and I share the same birth week. High five. This being said, if our personality is any way similar, Matt and Gailynn have a fun and loving rest of their lives ahead of them. Plus it'll be cool to have another horse in the family. I'm glad these two met and work well with each other in support, love, and happiness. Cheers!

Sean GunnO'leary

Groomsman

Hello Dear Readers, My name is Sean Gunn O’Leary, a Groomsman for this wedding, clearly. I have known Matt for around 15 years, so I’d say I'm pretty qualified for this position and also a position of blackmail on either party's end but that's for later. Matt and I met when our buddy J-Ho brought him to my house while they were on a walk around town and dragged me out of my cave to join them. I remember the day quite well because I was on the final boss fight in Final Fantasy. Since then it's been crazy fires involving giant burning paper airplanes, Firefighter fighting, cake punching, urban exploring and nature walks, deep conversations that become hilariously off topic and hilarious topics that get oddly deep. After all these years it's been a wild ride. Made up for interrupting the final boss fight in Final Fantasy… still haven't beat it to this day. In Search Of My Playstation, Sean Gunn O’Leary

Dave Green

Groomsman

Hi, my name is David Green. I have known Matt since we were in the fourth grade Mr. Hayden's class to be exact my fondest memory of when we were kid is when I would spend the night at mats house and we would go get it, Joanne sodas, and pizza and walk around the neighborhood with the crew that we were in with when your kids all I can say is I've known Matt for over 20 some years you can pretty much say that we are best friends then but now I consider him my brother I can remember he would always spend the night at my house too, and my mom always considered matt her third son and then I can remember when we were older in high school driving around in the old LTD that he had or in my Firebird all the good memories and then I can also remember we had two tails named Ryan and aaron so all I can say is that we had some good times and bad times but all I can say is I gained a brother when I met matt like they say my brother from another mother.