Emily & Chandler
Wedding Party
Abby Heinlein
Maid of Honor
Abby has been Emily's best friend since birth! Only three years apart, Emily and Abby were very close growing up and remain close even in adulthood. Emily knows that Abby is her go-to person every time she needs to cry, laugh, complain, or talk. The distance of this sisterhood has meant nothing for these two, as Facetime dates are a regular thing! Over the years Abby and Emily have bonded over their love of watching movies, reading books, and listening to good music. Nothing beats the bond of a sister. She knew that Abby had to be her right-hand-woman the day of her wedding! Fun Fact: During Emily's senior year of high school, Emily drove Abby to school every single morning!
Heidi Heinlein
Maid of Honor
What's better than one Maid of Honor? Having TWO! Heidi is Emily's youngest sister. Emily even remembers the day that Heidi was born! Being 6 years apart doesn't mean anything to this duo, as they are also very close. Emily has had the privilege of watching Heidi grow up, and even has witnessed her journey to starting college in Fall of 2021. Over the years, Heidi and Emily's bond has grown stronger (especially over their shared love of thrifting) and Emily could not imagine her big day without her baby sister by her side. Fun Fact: After Emily had jaw surgery, Heidi slept in Emily's room to take care of her for nearly an entire month!
Julia Morrow
Bridesmaid
Julia and Emily met during their freshman year in college while they were both members in Alpha Delta Pi. They were also roommates/bunkmates for a semester in the ADPi house, and loved every second of being roomies. Their friendship flourished as they learned they have very similar humor and music taste (aka our love for Taylor Swift). Julia and Emily share many memories together, such as working together on Greek Week committee together, celebrating their 21st birthdays together, and being University Ambassadors together. Julia has been a dear friend to Emily within the past five years, and Emily couldn't imagine her big day without Julia by her side. Fun Fact: Julia was there the night that Em and Chan met!
Alexandria Holmes
Bridesmaid
Alex and Emily met their junior year of college at MSU when they both served as Panhellenic Counselors (Pi Chis) for sorority recruitment in 2017. Their friendship grew stronger within the next year when they both were elected to serve on the Panhellenic Executive board, governing all the sororities on MSU's campus. Over the years, Emily and Alex's friendship flourished over their shared love of dogs, trying new wines, and Pinterest. They have traveled to Octoberfest in Hermann, all the way to KC, and the adventures don't stop there. Emily truly couldn't picture her day without Alex standing by her side! Fun Fact: Alex's dog, Ollie, and Emily's dog, Echo, are very close in age and are best pals!
Briana Wilson
Bridesmaid
Briana and Emily met at MSU during their time in their sorority, Alpha Delta Pi. Bri and Emily's friendship grew once they spent a lot of time together during their sophomore year recruitment season, and also visiting each other's rooms while living in the ADPi house. In addition, Bri and Chandler were in the same nursing program, which led to many more opportunities throughout the years to bond through even more mutual friends! In 2019, Bri became engaged and asked Emily to stand by her side in her wedding in September of 2020. Emily knew she also had to ask Bri to do the same for her wedding because she couldn't picture her day without Bri close by! Fun Fact: For nearly 4 years of their friendship, Briana thought that Emily's hair was natural! (It's not, if you didn't know)
Juliana Ferrara
Bridesmaid
Juliana and Emily met during there freshman year during their time in Alpha Delta Pi. Emily and Juliana would frequently meet up in the dining hall before sorority meetings for dinner, and often lounge in each other's rooms in the ADPi house planning the next night out. While in the ADPi house, their friendship grew and they became very close. During junior year of college, Emily and Juliana decided to be roommates. While living together, Juliana was there for Emily during many important moments, such as adopting her dog Echo, applying for graduate school, and other milestones. Emily knew it was impossible to celebrate her wedding without Juliana as one of her bridesmaids! Fun Fact: During the year that Emily and Juliana lived together, Juliana did not use the oven, not even once!
Ethan Dorris
Best Man
Ethan and Chandler first met Oct. 17th, 2001 when Ethan was born. Over the next 18 years their relationship has grown. Ethan is Chandler's little brother. Fun Fact: Ethan is going to Murray State to major in Engineering.
Blake Hagedorn
Groomsman
Blake and Chandler went to the same babysitter as a young child, then the same grade school and eventually the same high school. After high school Blake left Chandler to pursue his education at a different university, even though the distance their friendship continued with trips home to hunt and to Kentucky lake. Fun Fact: Chandler had his first beer with Blake.
Adam Basler
Groomsman
Adam and Chandler met at Missouri State while rushing Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Through college Adam and Chandler grew close through events through the fraternity as well has through hunting and golf. Fun Fact: Adam walked Chandler home after having had maybe one too many at our first party as pledges.
Forrest Copeland
Groomsman
Forrest and Chandler's relationship began after Forrest and Ashton's (Chandler's Cousin) relationship began. Shortly after their began dating, Forrest and Chandler realized they both shared the same passion for hunting waterfowl. Thousands of hours, hundreds of harvested waterfowl and other wildlife later, Forrest and Chandler's relationship continues to grow. Fun Fact: We are still trying to find a way to adopt Forrest into the family and kick Ashton out.
Will Blount
Groomsman
Will and Chandler also met while in the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. Will and Chandler lived together during Chandler's last two years in Springfield, MO. Will was there at the start Chandler and Emily's relationship. Will and Chandler's friendship grew from sharing the same living space as well through hunting, and lots of nights out in downtown Springfield. Fun Fact: Will is the life of the party and will be the last one to go to bed.
Collin Herzog
Groomsman
Collin is Chandler's cousin and a great friend. Collin and Chandler has share a lifetime of laughs and memories, most of them have been around hunting whitetail and the many trips to Sedalia, MO. Collin and Chandler harvest the first waterfowl off Chandler's Family Farm together. Fun Fact: Collin is the reason we are getting extra kegs.
Echo
Dog of Honor
Our very sweet Echo. Em adopted Echo the summer before her junior year of college. Over the years, Echo and Chan have become best pals (in fact, we think Echo loves Chan more). We couldn't imagine our day without involving Echo. Although he will be celebrating at home for a majority of the day, he may make his debut for a few pictures after the ceremony!