Matron of Honor
Leslie and Meredith were potluck college roommates at The University of Kansas in 2008. They instantly became friends and almost eleven years later, they still can't believe their luck! Leslie is also the one who gets to take credit for telling Rhea to ask Meredith out. Without her, this shindig may not be happening! We are forever in your debt, Leslie!
Best Man
I went to middle school with Matt, and we happened to have rooms across the hall from each other in the dorms our freshman year at KU. Since then, we've had countless adventures together, including campouts in every kind of weather.
Maid of Honor
Katy is Meredith's little sister. She and Meredith nearly share the same birthday and their parents report that Meredith wasn't too excited to get a new sister as a 2nd birthday present. Times have changed and Meredith wouldn't imagine a life without her Katy Bug.
Groomsman
I knew Tyler in middle school too, and he and Matt were roommates freshman year. I've learned a lot from Tyler over the years, like how to tie a fishing knot and a lot about cats.
Bridesmaid
Caitlynn and Meredith met while living in Oliver Hall their freshman year of college at KU. Meredith was instantly attracted to Caitlynn's independent and outgoing nature and quickly realized that she is also a very kind and fierce friend. Caitlynn is always up for doing just about anything and often convinces Meredith and Leslie to come along for the adventure.
Groomsman
John and I met in college where we both majored in accounting. He's now my boss, but that doesn't prevent us from getting rowdy at sporting events together.
Bridesmaid
Kayla and Meredith met during orientation of their first jobs after graduating from nursing school. They navigated the foreign world of the operating room together and bonded over how they learned almost nothing about their new jobs in school! Kayla and Meredith enjoy many things of the same things especially reading books, traveling, drinking wine and shopping. But mostly drinking wine and shopping.
Groomsman
Scott and I were roommates in college, and studied abroad in Italy together our senior year of college. We explored Europe together, and still plan to return to the small town of Paderno del Grappa.
Bridesmaid
Danyelle and Meredith met and became friends in elementary school. They learned to play clarinet together and loved to do all things musical with one another. Danyelle and Meredith attended the same Sunday school, sang in the youth choir and went on Mission Trips together. They were lucky enough to have school night sleepovers while both of their parents were busy working and earning advanced degrees. Danyelle and Meredith have numerous nicknames for one another, one of which Meredith will never live down!
Groomsman
Richie challenged me to a race on my first day at a new school in fifth grade. We've been friends ever since.
Usher
I've known Jordan since high school. Now, we cook BBQ together and discuss topics of the day in our own nonsensical language.