Austin Christner
Meg Christner
Austin Christner
Meg Christner
December 31, 2024
Important Event Details
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Wedding
Tue, Dec 31, 2024, 8:00 pm - Wed, Jan 1, 2025, 12:30 am
426 Lincolnway E, Mishawaka, IN 46544
Cocktail Attire: cocktail dresses, dressy jumpsuits, jackets and slacks.
8:00pm Ceremony 8:45pm Cocktails and Hors d’oeuvres 9:00pm Bridal Party Entrance Dances Guest Greet and Photo Race Speeches 9:30pm Cake Let’s Party! 12:00am New Year Celebration! 12:30am Send Off!
Wedding Party
Meg Gabbard
Bride
Meg is a special education teacher from Osceola, Indiana. She is a lover of books, movies, music, games, volleyball, and animals. Meg knew Austin was the one after their very first date. They went out for coffee on a Sunday afternoon. Afterwards, she gave him her number and then waited impatiently until he finally texted her at 8pm to schedule their second date. She in fact squealed with glee.
Austin Christner
Groom
Austin is from Millersburg, Indiana. He works in sales at L&W. He is a lover of golf, golf, and golf. He is a loving fur father to Harvee and Pumpkin (RIP Thumps). Austin knew Meg was the real deal after their second date. They shared their first kiss, he left for a golf trip, and couldn’t get her out of his head.
Sarah Woodill
Matron of Honor
Sarah is the best friend and oldest friend of the bride. She is a wife and mother of two. Sarah and Meg met in middle school and played volleyball together. They were instantly inseparable and it has been that way ever since. They have since shared 15 years of laughs, terrible dancing moves, and life milestones. No matter where life takes them they will always be best friends.
Joel Mast
Best Man
Joel is the cousin and best friend of the groom. As the only two boys on the Mast side it was them against the world. They have spent many nights binging sugary snacks and playing games. No matter what they are doing it’s always a competition. They will be competing for many years to come. Joel may be Austin’s cousin, but he is really the little brother that he always wished he would have had.
Holly Koch
Bridesmaid
Holly is another best friend of the bride. She is a wife and mother of two. Holly and Meg met at work. One day she showed up to talk to Meg about a student and just never left. Their students insist that they are sisters and refuse to accept that it is not the truth. She is the holder of all the brain cells, a fellow book lover, and Meg’s no matter what friend!
Ethan Luecke
Groomsman
Ethan was Austin’s college roommate for four years at Indiana Wesleyan. They went from being shy awkward freshman to best friends that shared everything with one another. Ethan met his wife, a fellow special education teacher, on the same dating app as the bride and groom! Most importantly Ethan is the man responsible for Austin’s addiction to golf.
Mariah Wyman
Bridesmaid
Mariah is one of the brides cousins and part of the cousin group known as “The Bigs”. She is a wife, devoted dog mom, and soon to be mom of a baby boy. She is Taylor Swift’s most loyal fan, the Monica to Meg’s Phoebe, and the woman to beat at game night. “The Bigs” look forward to raising the next generation of cousins together!
Zack Cripe
Groomsman
Zack is a close friend of the Groom. He is a husband to a smoking hot wife (friend of the bride), father of two, grill master extraordinaire, and owner of the famous football man cave. Austin and Zack met on the golf course and bonded over their favorite obsession. Before they knew it they were spending hours together golfing, discussing golf, planning golf trips, and communicating telepathically about golf when asked to speak about something else!
Madison Hina
Bridesmaid
Madison is another one of the brides cousins and part of the cousin group known as “The Bigs”. She is a wife and mother of two cute little girls. Meg and Maddie are the same age so naturally it was often them against the world growing up. Madison was known as the quiet rule follower and Meg was her loud rambunctious counterpart. The same can still be said about this cousin duo in the present. “The Bigs” look forward to raising the next generation of cousins together!
Justin Weener
Groomsman
Justin is a husband and father of two. He and Austin met freshman year at Indiana Wesleyan when he lived across the hall from Austin and Ethan. Sophomore year they all became suite mates and spent countless hours playing video games, ping pong, and golf. Justin has always been someone the groom could look to as a positive Christian influence in his life.
Bridget Hunter
Bridesmaid
Bridget is the older sister of the Groom. She is a loving wife to Jordan and mother to Jackson, Austin’s mini! Growing up Bridget was always a fierce protector of her baby brother (even though he was the favorite child). She played a big part in Austin’s decision to pick up tennis and attend IWU. Bridget serves a wonderful role model and will always be someone the Bride and Groom can turn to for advice.
Gavin White
Groomsman
Gavin was a fellow IWU Tennis player from Lakeland Florida. He is a husband and fur father to two Shih Tzus (one being Pumpkin’s brother!). Gavin was Austin’s favorite teammate to visit on breaks. You can always count on him for a good laugh. He was a great teammate and became a lifelong friend.
Sadie Gabbard
Flower Girl
Sadie (AKA Sades) is the Bride’s littlest sister. Sadie is a confident little girl who lights up any room that she walks into. She loves all of her siblings fiercely. Some of the Bride’s favorite memories of her consist of receiving a call from a sobbing Sadie saying she misses her sisters, morning FaceTime calls from the school drop off line while on her way to work, and the big running hug she gets each time she visits. Sadie has said that Meg is her best sister (even if she confirmed in a song that it is because she owns pumpkin, Sadie’s puppy best friend).
Bash Gabbard
Ring Bearer
Bash is the Bride’s littlest brother. He is a little kid with big dreams. To know him is to love him. Keep your eyes peeled for the family’s first ever BMX pro, Emperor, or even Pope!
Jackson Hunter
Ring Bearer
Jackson (AKA Austin’s lookalike) is the Grooms nephew and bridesmaid Bridget’s son. Jackson’s favorite pastime is taking tractor rides. His hidden talent is making the most lifelike animal noises you’ll ever hear come from a 3 year old! Jackson and Meg bonded instantly over their love for animals and especially their love for Austin!
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