Melanie & Mitchell
Wedding Party
Olivia Toth
Maid of Honor
"I'm Mel's sister and Mitchell's future sister-in-law! Some memories I have with Mel and Mitchell are walking to Pinthouse Pizza, watching NFL games all Sunday (on the iconic three TV setup), playing beer league softball, beating them in fantasy football, and dancing at Icenhauer's. My favorite memory is camping and hiking at Palo Duro Canyon with them, where Mitchell proposed!"
Austin Wright
Best Man
"I am Mitchell's older brother. We played soccer together (and occasionally against each other) throughout our childhood. One of my favorite memories with Mitchell was going to Maryland to watch our favorite European soccer team play in 2015. A long car ride with him & our dad, and being able to share something that meant a lot to all of us was a great boy's weekend away! Mel came to spend the holidays with our family in 2023 and she fit right in. I can't wait to have a younger sister to tease, so that Mitchell doesn't have to endure all of it."
Aly Hunter
Bridesmaid
"I met Mel (or Melon as she told me) through a facebook group chat as two really awkward teenagers. We became roommates freshmen year, lived together all throughout college and I couldn't imagine my college experience without her as we were both so far from home. There are countless memories we share like traveling around Europe, going on spring breaks, pool parties, sleepovers, gamedays, we did anything & everything together! I can't imagine my life without Mel & can't wait for this chapter of her life with Mitchell to officially start!"
Guy Cory
Groomsman
"I met Mitchell during our sophomore year at Ohio University through mutual friends, and ended up living with him our senior year. I like to think back on nights out on Court Street, our spring break trip to Ft. Lauderdale, learning how to ski together (a painful experience) and countless Mario Kart battles. I got the chance to meet Mel last November and was amazed at how well they complement each other as a couple. I couldn't be happier for them, and I'm excited to help celebrate their wedding day!"
Hayley Sizemore
Bridesmaid
"I have known Mel since day 1 of college at USC :) We've been besties ever since, spending countless hours at the pool, walking & talking, and testing every Ben & Jerry's flavor possible. One of my favorite memories with Mel and Mitchell was going to the Great Smoky Mountains and eating Kilwin's ice cream afterwards. I'm looking forward to more hikes and more ice cream with them both <3"
Brody Gilliand
Groomsman
"Mitchell was one of my very first friends upon arriving at OU, literally meeting for the first time prior to the first day of freshmen year. From the first time we hung out, I knew Mitchell and I would become great friends. He was very smart, as easy-going as they come, highly motivated and LOVED to have fun. Through the years, those initial characteristics continued to hold true for Mitchell. We continued growing our friendship through many intense College of Business projects & organizations, living together in Athens, and countless nights out on the town that resulted in stories that we shouldn't always share, but when we do, we laugh until we cry!"
Savannah Turner
Bridesmaid
"I met Mel the first day of our freshmen year of college, when she lived across the hall from me, and later on, we were roommates. We have shared many Gamecocks tailgates, sleepovers, nights in Five Points and laughs throughout the years. One of my favorite memories of Mel is when she would wake us up at 6am blaring Sandstorm every Saturday the Gamecocks played at noon. I first met Mitchell when he was Mel's date to my wedding, and I loved how he instantly fit in with our group like he had known us all for years. I am so honored & excited to be a part of their special day!"
Ryan Sexton
Groomsman
"I met Mitchell during cluster at Ohio University, and later lived with him during our senior year. Some of my favorite memories with Mitchell are playing euchre together in CI for hours and going to every Wing Wednesday at Pigskin without fail. I first met Mel when she came to Columbus with Mitchell for a wedding last year, and immediately could see how deeply the two cared for each other and how they made each other smile. I am so excited to a part of their special day and celebrate the two of them!"
Julia Wright
Bridesmaid
"I'm Mitchell's older sister and Mel's future sister-in-law! As a girl who grew up with only brothers, I am SO excited to finally have a sister! I was able to spend Christmas 2023 with Mitchell and Mel, and she fits right in with all of us. We're lucky to be welcoming Mel into the Wright fam!"
Dylan Wright
Groomsman
"I met Mitchell when I was 0 and he was 1 year old, though I don't think either of us remember that first meeting. Growing up as an only child and living right next door to Mitch, he has always been more like a brother to me than a cousin. My favorite memory together is playing soccer side by side over the years. I'm ecstatic for this next chapter of Mitch's life to begin, and to welcome Mel into our family!"