Murphy & Joseph
Wedding Party
Melissa Curtis
Maid of Honor
Melissa and Murphy met during their time in laboratory school when they were study buddies; then they started carpooling to class together four days a week, which allowed their beautiful, newfound friendship to blossom into something really special and irreplaceable. Although Melissa and Murphy hate being laboratory technicians, they feel so lucky that the lab is what brought them together in the first place.
Ashley Roth
Bridesmaid
Ashley and Murphy have known each other since elementary school, and have been close friends since middle school. After seeing each other through every phase of childhood and adolescence, including the awkward parts, it is safe to say that this friendship is for life, which Murphy is so thankful and grateful for.
Savannah Blanton
Bridesmaid
Savannah and Murphy met at the local swimming pool when they realized they had the same inner tubes as one another; same brand, same color, same everything. Little did they know that such an insignificant object would become the staple of their unwavering friendship, which has lasted through many years of long distance.
Hanna Coovert
Bridesmaid
Hanna and Murphy have known each other since middle school, but have been great friends since high school, they were even roommates for a year at VCU. Hanna has always been such a supportive and loving friend to Murphy. Her vibrant, caring spirit has always been something that Murphy has admired.
Paige Morello
Bridesmaid
Paige and Murphy became friends in college when they were in the same sorority as one another. They immediately clicked with how much they had in common, and would hang out on the hood of Paige's car and talk for hours about anything and everything. Paige has always been a supportive, loving, shoulder to lean on and cry on, especially during late night study sessions at the library.
Efrain Valle
Best Man
Efrain and Joseph share an illustrious history, from squeezing in a flat together in downtown Richmond to jumping on tables at Sticky Rice. Partners in crime and like brothers, the two have many fond tales to reflect on over the years that transcend countless drunk conversations, hockey games and happy meals at Gwarbar. Full of character and on occasion Ol' Grand-Dad, with a personality truly as big as his heart, Efi is one of Joe's dearest friends and confidants.
Sam Figeira
Groomsman
A friendship unique as the cosplaying man himself, and spanning from one coast to the other, Sam and Joe's story began long ago in foggy East Bay, CA. Separated merely by distance alone, the childhood friends have kept in close communication throughout life and continue to show up for one another during monumental moments. Bonded through a deep sense of humor some would describe as "dark", an odd passion for critiquing films, and being general nerds, the two seem to be doomed to haunt one another until the end of time.
Jonathan Alderson
Groomsman
If you have a problem with the majestic Jonathan Alderson, then you have a problem with me, and I suggest you let that one marinate. These two hooligans have come a long way from running through the woods of Mason Neck and skipping class to construct high school theatre sets of all things. With a shared, perhaps obsessive, passion for Lord of the Rings, Jon and Joe like Frodo and Sam have had their own set of adventures across middle earth.
Alex Hargitt
Groomsman
"His Power is to Rally those around him. Of all the people seeking to conquer the sea, he may possess the greatest talent of all." A Master in his own right like Mihawk, Alex has a magnetic ability to bring the best out of those who associate with him, and that has been no exception for Joe. Long standing friends, the pair have done it all from gaming marathons to music festivals. Who knows what event you'll see the two at next as they both continue to grow.
Randall Jamerson
Groomsman
Someone who personifies the words "Determination" and "Character", Randall has been a trustworthy friend that Joe has looked up to throughout the years. Although originally meeting in high school their bond strengthened through their time at Radford and VCU with shared, sometimes fanatical, interests in music, street wear and personal fitness. With one of the most immaculate sneaker collections in RVA, Randall continues to put up numbers and uplift Joe, good job.
Jerry Meckley
Groomsman
"To live is to risk it all, otherwise, you're just an inert chunk of randomly assembled molecules drifting wherever the universe blows you." This famous quote by the brilliant scientist Rick Sanchez is the approach Jerry has taken with his many expeditions, life defying, and unexplainable to the human eye. A menace to the streets when together, Jerry and Joe met many bike and other vehicular car crashes ago. It's for the best the two are getting older and physically unable to cause havoc to the general public for much longer.