Maggie & Noah
Wedding Party
Meredith Pickens
Maid of Honor
Meredith has been my longest friend (Almost 10 years!!!). We attended high school together (and were inseparable) and have been best friends since then. Mer and I have been through a lot of change in life together and I cannot imagine life without her in it. She is loyal, hard working, has always supported Noah and me in our plans. Meredith is currently a mom and baby nurse. We love you, Mer!
Nicole Friend
Maid of Honor
Nicole was a HUGE rock for me during college and has been ever since. We met freshman year at the University of Arkansas, but became roommates our senior year. Nicole has taken on extreme trials with grace and still makes time for her friends and family. She is my closest friend, an amazing nurse, and pushes me to be a better version of myself every day! Nicole is a Hematology Oncology nurse at KU Medical Center.
Paige Deffenbaugh
Bridesmaid
Paige is one of my closest friends from nursing school. We spent most of our college life in Mullins Library. She was my constant study buddy and made school bearable. Paige is the smartest person I know and I know I can count on her as my forever and ever friend. Paige is a registered nurse on a Medical Progressive Care Unit at KU Medical Center. We love you, Paigey!
Cara Kindall
Bridesmaid
Cara is Noah's sister and someone I have admired since the day I met her! She is a lead financial service specialist and licensed insurance provider at State Farm in Springfield, MO. Cara is extremely dedicated to her family, work, and her goals. She is a beautiful momma/stepmomma to four children, and an amazing friend. I know I can always count on her for advice (or to have a virtual glass of wine) and she is a Friends fanatic just like me!! We love you, Cara!
Makayla Tierney
Bridesmaid
Makayla is my sweet, sweet cousin! She is extremely smart, kind and hard-working. Makayla is currently in school, studying early childhood education. I spent many months in Tennessee as a child and have so many fond memories with Makayla. We can go a few months without talking and pick back up like nothing changed. We are so happy that she is going to be a part of our day.
Brett Garner
Best Man
Brett has been Noah's closest and most trusted friend for 10 years. They met through football at Springfield Catholic where they both graduated from in 2015. The two were inseparable throughout high school and continued the friendship well beyond those years, even from states apart. They enjoyed attending NASCAR races in both Kansas and Texas as well as traveling to see each other. Over the years of the friendship the adventures are many and the memories go beyond countless. Brett remains a loyal friend and is working in finance until attending law school in fall 2021.
Jordan Weber
Groomsman
Jordan and Noah met through aviation. Jordan and Noah flew together for several months working on their airplane licenses. Jordan was transitioning from the helicopter world where he served as an Army National Guard Blackhawk pilot. Fun fact: Once, Jordan rode 125 feet down the rescue hoist from a Blackhawk with Noah in control as the hoist operator. The two have become great friends and enjoy seeing each other out in some of the country's biggest airports. Jordan currently flies jets for CommutAir.
Austin Pippin
Groomsman
Austin and Noah's story goes back to when Cara (Noah's sister and Maggie's bridesmaid) was playing recreational softball on a team with Austin's father near the Springfield Airport. Austin attended the games because of his father. The two hung out during the games together, and, much to Noah's moms disapproval, Austin showed Noah how to wipe a penny clean by having it run over by a train. Years later the two became great friends through aviation, becoming two of the first few flight instructors at Premier Flight Center. Austin currently flies jets for Jack Henry & Associates.
Mitchell Griesemer
Groomsman
The first words Mitchell ever said to Noah were "Oh by the way I'm a genius dude." That was on the first day of high school and there still is not a clear answer on whether or not that statement is true depending on who you ask, Mitch or Noah. Somehow through years of friendly debate and conversation, Mitchell has turned out to be a long standing friend of Noah's. They enjoy seeing each other multiple times a year and talk often. Mitchell is currently working in finance for Old Missouri Bank in Springfield MO.
Lucas Gatten
Groomsman
Lucas and Noah met in high school and have been long standing friends ever since. They enjoyed many years of making memories and continued the friendship in the years since. Luke and Noah both enjoy running and fitness. They still see each other multiple times a year and discuss and debate a multitude of items for hours. They plan on completing the Marine Corps Marathon in 2022 which takes place in Washington D.C., where Lucas is currently serving as a medical student and officer in the Army.
Niko Temofeew
Groomsman
Niko is Maggie's older brother and one of her best friends. It didn't take long for Niko to be able to be called a friend of Noah's. He is incredibly personable and welcoming and the two have enjoyed multiple memories together already. They attended a fishing trip together in Mississippi in 2019 and now enjoy discussing aviation, a newly found hobby of Niko's. Niko currently works for Medtronic in Virginia.
Nathan Sanders
Officiant
Nathan Sanders and Noah met through the Army National Guard in 2017. They went through training together and became good friends. Nathan has a kind heart, a creative mind, and is not only compassionate and considerate, but is also incredibly smart. Nathan saw the beginning of our relationship and has supported us as a couple ever since then. We could never have imagined somebody more perfect for the job than Nathan to join us in marriage.