Monica & Ryan
THE " I DO" CREW
Meg Mata
Matron of Honor
Meg and I are switching roles! I was her Maid of Honor for her wedding last year so now she owes me. In all reality, there could be no better MOH than Meg. She's my best friend, biggest supporter and overall, the loveliest person I know.
Jake LaShure
Best Man
Jake & I grew up across the street from each other. We got to know each other quickly through choreographing lightsaber fights & playing Super Smash Bros. Needless to say we didn't really "fit in" with the majority of others. It's this kind of bonding that has created a lifelong friendship & allows us to reminisce about the "good old days" while sharing a burger at Fuddrucker's.
Jenny McGarry
Bridesmaid
Jenny came into the McGarry family like a hurricane in 2015 when she married Drew, my oldest brother. Since then, our family has not only grown larger with their kids Gabe & Arlo but has become increasingly more joyful & exciting. Jenny not only has quite the repertoire of standing in & attending weddings, making her the ideal candidate for our #IDoCrew but is also great at talking crazy people off of ledges ( e.g. the bride).
Ian Benzie
Groomsman
Ian is the second oldest of four boys, second to me of course. Growing up Ian always had his own way of doing things. He would request to wear ties to school & was the king of organizing. He also blessed the family pets with such names as Meowzer & Puffulls. To this day Ian still does it the Ian way & you have to love him for that.
Ana Miranda
Bridesmaid
Ana & I met serving together at Buttermilk and she continually tells people that she didn't like me at first (shocker). It didn't take long for me to win her over with my charm & make her my best friend. Ana was the first person I texted after Ryan & I's first date when she encouraged me to give the poor guy another chance. Basically, I owe this wedding to her.
Cameron Benzie
Groomsman
Cameron is the third of four boys, & that means like Ian he is not first. He has always & will always be the stubborn one with a soft & gooey core. He is the brother you can rely on if you need something. However, be sure that it falls within the window of the "right time" to ask.
Marycate Hines
Bridesmaid
Like Ana, Marycate & I also met while working. We bonded over our shared love of charcuterie & day drinking. Marycate possesses the kind of versatility that some gals dream about having in a friend. She's always down for anything; from springtime hiking and karaoke to getting matching tattoos. Our friendship is fueled by 5 Hour Energy, bad puns & prosecco.
Payton Benzie
Groomsman
Payton is the fourth of four boys, meaning like Ian & also Cameron, he is not first. Payton is the brother that is always "on". One may even think he is at peak "on" when you would very much like to be turning off. Even with all of that, he is still the baby brother plenty of people "think" they want.
Arlo McGarry
Flower Girl
Arlo is our niece & she's the best thing to happen to this planet since Gabe. She's rambunctious, talkative & loves a good pair of heels. Ryan loves chasing after her but get's a little jealous when she displays her affections to literally everyone but him. Like Gabe, Arlo already owns the perfect wedding attire.
Gabe McGarry
Ring Bearer
Gabe is our nephew & he's the best thing to happen to this planet. He calls me Aunt Sheep & Ryan, Aunt Ryan. For being three years old, Gabe has already been in several weddings which have made him a seasoned professional & we think he'd make a great candidate for the job. Bonus, he already owns the outfit (See above).