Is it Time to Party Yet?
Wedding Party
Gwen Bigler
Maid of Honor
Gwen currently lives in Washington DC with her dog Luca. Gwen and Megan first met in college at UNCW in 2011 after her roommate, Sarah, had been assigned partners with Megan for a group project in Child Psychology. Gwen and Megan bonded over their mutual love of dance parties, hiking/being outdoors, and spending quality time together with other friends from college. After graduation, Gwen moved back to the DC area and began working in the non-profit industry. Gwen and Megan reconnected after college when Megan threw a Galentine's Day party to celebrate her friendships and they've been inseparable (and insufferable) ever since!
Neal Desai
Best Man
Neal is currently finishing up his final stretch of residency in Baltimore, MD, with his wife Katie and their cat, Milo. Neal and Connor first met during work at the freshman dorms of William & Mary campus, Connor as an RA, and Neal as an Orientation Leader. Years later, they were reintroduced playing video games with their mutual friend, Gavin Oplinger, and have been gaming companions since. Neal loves discovering and sharing new music, playing basketball, and keeping up with the professional esports LoL scene.
Kaitlyn Reynolds
Matron of Honor
Hi I'm Kaitlyn. I reside in Raleigh, NC with my husband Chris and our two dogs, Patty and Bytor. I love Megan. We met in 2015 at a popular watering hole in Wilmington, NC called Cape Fear Wine and Beer. Megan and I try to see one another as much as we can and are usually found attending metal shows together, setting up our cool cabanas on the beach, and throwing amazing parties with our friend Julia.
Gavin Oplinger
Groomsman
Gavin is currently remote working and travelling the country with his wife, Emily, in their very own custom-made school bus! Gavin and Connor first met their freshman year at William & Mary, and their paths kept crossing during their respective years within Residence Life. Fortunately, during their senior years, Residence Life brought them together on the same staff, and a bond quickly formed. After staff meetings, they would rush back to their respective rooms to fire up their computers and play League of Legends together. That bond has held strong since. Gavin loves all types of outdoor adventure, from the great outdoors, to service trips across the globe, and now gets to explore at his own pace wherever their bus takes them!
Julia Cronley
Matron of Honor
Hey, I’m Julia! I reside in Raleigh, N.C. My husband is Jay Cronley with whom I share two beautiful sons and an adorable puggle. I love crocheting, dancing and a good glass of wine. At the wedding you can find me tearing it up on the dance floor. I was fortunate enough to meet Megan seven years ago. Through moves and life changes we’ve stayed close. She’s always been a person I can count on. My favorite thing about Megan is her confidence. She exudes it and in turn makes everyone around her feel confident as well. I’m ecstatic that she’s found her life partner and I can’t wait to celebrate this momentous moment in their lives together.
Matthew Schliep
Groomsman
Matt is currently working through residency in Charlottesville, Virginia with his fiancé, Allie, and their dog. Matt and Connor met at William & Mary through Intro classes, and later on as teammates playing League of Legends. Matt loves all things food, playing an assortment of different sports, all Maryland-foods (ask him about his crab dip!), and is an excellent resource for restaurant recommendations.
Rhia Sloan
Bridesmaid
Hey, I'm Rhianna! I live in Wilmington, NC and I have a lovely partner, Chris, a 15 year old step son I adore, and 2 dogs I'm obsessed with. I like to golf, cook, drink, play games and be a force of chaos and nap time. I met Megan when she was out having a good time with her friends and I was sober. I quickly decided that night that I wanted to be her friend, which is a testament to how awesome she is as a person. We eventually lived together and grew a lot together during that time. Over time and distance we've had some space in our relationship, but phone calls and social media has been instrumental in keeping us connected!
Jol Burgan
Groomsman
Jol is Megan's younger brother, and lives & works in Roanoke, Virginia after graduating from Radford University with degrees in Economics & Business. Jol met Connor at RVA Pride on Brown's Island in Richmond, and though Connor only had eyes for Megan that day (and every day since), Jol and Connor hit it off through their love of gaming, good movies, and excellent taste in food and drink. Jol loves the great outdoors, all things RuPaul's Drag Race, and both his cats, Binx and Billy.
Morgan Anderson
Bridesmaid
My family and I live in Xenia, Ohio where I met Megan. Our moms were neighbors growing up and pregnant at the same time with us, so Megan and I were destined to be lifelong friends. I live with my husband, Dillon and our beautiful daughter. I love to read and relax and am so excited to celebrate with Megan and Connor on their day!
Marcell Crawford
Groomsman
Marcell currently works in higher education administration and lives in Columbus, OH, with his wife, Erica, and their dog, Lola. Marcell and Connor first met their freshman year at William & Mary, two doors down from each other on the same hall. They hit it off quickly, were part of the same freshman hall friend group, and the same fraternity (of which Marcell is Connor's "Big Brother"). Marcell is passionate about politics, improving educational standards, and cooking creative and delicious dishes.
Laura Jones Scheatzle
Bridesmaid
I met Megan while working aside her in the trenches of community mental health. As a fellow social worker, we became close friends bonding over nature, music, murder podcasts, Social Justice, and ✨self care✨. I met Connor on the dance floor of Babes, a local bar, and knew his genuine charm and smooth moves were perfect for Megan. I was privileged to see their relationship bloom from the beginning. I look forward to celebrating with them on their big day and watching them flourish in the future.
Tyler Scheatzle
Groomsman
Tyler lives and works in Richmond, Virginia with his wife, Laura, and their two dogs, Cash and Copper. He is a recent graduate with a Masters in Philosophy. Tyler and Connor first met at the bar Tyler used tend, and became good friends through discussions on life, through gaming, and through mutual interests in food and mixology. Tyler loves getting outdoors, tasting bourbons, and all things Richmond.