Wedding Party
Camryn Salzgaber
Maid of Honor
Younger sister of the bride, and built-in best friend, Camryn has seen the bride through all stages of their life together. Always one to prank the bride and to ensure she has both feet firmly on the earth, Camryn has been key to who the bride has become today and is a constant source of laughs. There for all the big milestones and a rock through all the moments, the bride couldn’t imagine having anyone else by her side on the big day.
Nick Waugh
Best Man
Nick is the older brother of the groom and could not have been a better example of what and what not to do growing up. Without Nick's mistakes over the years Phill would not have lived such a charmed life. He has Nick to thank for all the lessons learned, from introducing him to music and comedy to demonstrating first hand how to tape someone (Phill) to the side of a building and that watered down vodka will indeed freeze. The older they got, the closer they became and Phill is honored to have him as his Best Man.
Ryan Salzgaber
Bridesman
Youngest of the Salzgaber children, Ryan was often subject to the whims and schemes of his two older sisters. Always a good sport, Ryan became integral to the sister duo and became the bride’s go to for discourse on any and all topics. From comics, history, anime, Star Wars, and video games, Ryan has been the bride’s go to for all things nerdy. Always there to talk about the latest releases or the stresses of life, Ryan has become more than just a brother but a friend. One that the bride cannot wait to celebrate with come April!
Matt Schlogel
Groomsman
Matt and Phill could often be seen on and off the field together. Originally bonding on the lacrosse team in 5th grade Through football, wrestling, lacrosse, and everything in between, they were never up to any good. At first they would shoot each other with tightly folded post-it notes like the tiny painful makeshift Nerf darts they were. Then they moved onto swiping Mr. Schlogel's liquor and painting his ceiling with Pizza Bagels. Eventually they became roommates and hosted homemade Hot Ones challenges and karaoke nights. Now Matt is a proud father of two beautiful girls and one of Phill's role models.
Shae Schlogel
Bridesmaid
Meeting in 2018 when the bride moved to Southern Maryland through her husband’s friendship with the groom, Shae quickly became one of the bride’s closest friends. Always up for a bonfire, dinner, a game night, or a beach day Shae became one of the bride’s closest friends. Even becoming roommates together during COVID-19 only brought them closer, and highlighted the need of their friendship and sisterhood to deal with crazy times and the boys’ shenanigans. A constant source of advice and laughs, the bride is so excited to be able to celebrate this day with Shae!
Raphael Douglas
Groomsman
Phill has always admired Raph's incredible strength of character and is so proud of the man he has become. Since 4th grade at recess on the soccer field, truly one of Phill's oldest and closest friends, Raphael has always been a guiding light. Any time the group would get ready to do something stupid, he could always rely on Raph to give them the smiling nod of approval knowing it would be a funny story the next Monday, or reel them in if it was genuinely a bad idea. To this day, Phill swears he hears Raph's voice in his head any time he has a stupid idea and Morgan couldn't be more thankful Raph keeps him in one piece, whether he knows it or not.
Brooke Arnold
Bridesmaid
If you were to ask Brooke or the bride when they met or became friends, they likely couldn't name the exact moment or date, but that one day they just were. Meeting at the local CrossFit gym and becoming lifetime gym bros Brooke and the bride often joke about sharing one brain cell between the two of them. Always one to make the bride laugh and talk about nothing and everything (often at the same time), Brooke quickly became one of the bride’s closest friends and confidants/always there to support even the craziest ideas and offer guidance when needed, the bride is so excited to celebrate this milestone together.
Sean Rankin
Groomsman
The Cinderella story of random roommates, Sean and Phill met Freshman year in college and soon became best friends. Although Phill couldn't quite copy him as effectively, Sean was a wonderful influence and perfectly modeled the "Work Hard, Party Hard" approach to life. Although an uphill battle, even through Senior year Sean never stopped attempting to wake him up in time for his 10 am lecture. From those first days wandering up and down Frat Row at night, because obviously the parties are held at the chapter houses, to their annual snowboard trips chasing Olympic rings, he can always count on Sean for good advice and an even better time.
Brittani Waugh
Bridesmaid
Starting as a friend and now will be the Bride’s sister-in-law Brittani and the bride met in 2020 when she began dating her husband, Nick Waugh. Coming into the group of Morgan, Shae, Matt, and Phill she fit in seamlessly and quickly became one of the bride’s best friends. Another Disney lover, the bride and Brittani constantly bond over Disney news and have gone on a Disney vacation together. Always one to go above and beyond for the bride, she could not imagine this day without Brittani by her side.
Martin Elzy
Groomsman
No one could have ever predicted that a Santa hat between two sixth graders back in the percussion section of a band class would spark a friendship that would span decades and more to come. All bets were off once the two realized they lived just down the street from each other. If Phill wasn't stuck at sports practice after school, it was a pretty safe bet he and Martin were riding around the neighborhood gathering friends to go camp at the beach. If they weren't at the beach that night it was just as likely they sneaking out "nightriding" to the local Fastop for some late night tea and donuts. Upon Phill's return from College Park, Martin quickly brought him into the gangs weekly D&D campaign and has been his DM since. Even with the move to CO the two have managed to maintain their "weekly" arrangement and haven't let the distance spoil the fun.
Jaelyn Schmidt
Bridesmaid
The bride’s oldest friend, the two met in third grade and formed an immediate inseparable bond becoming a constant in the bride’s life. While eventually they both went off to different high schools and universities, they remained connected. Keeping in touch throughout adulthood, seeing each other grow and find their people and place in the world and supporting each other along the way. Despite Jaelyn currently living across the country and starting a family of her own, she has continued to be a friend and source of support, and the bride could not be happier to be sharing this moment together.
Stanley Pressley
Groomsman
Stanley was one of the first friends Phill made in their 4th grade classroom after moving to Lusby. Phill was constantly knocking on the Pressley's door seeing if Stanley could come out and play. The only thing that ever kept Stanley from leaving the house was his unfinished homework. As a result, the two often stayed at Stanley's house and Phill got to be close with the entire family. It soon became his home away from home and to this day Mrs. Tonya is Phill's first stop after his own parents house on Mother's Day. The bond he shares with Stanley and the rest of the Pressley family is like no other. He knows he can rely on Stanley for anything and he'll be there, even if it is as last minute as a "Hey, I found out I'm graduating tomorrow, wanna come?" text.
Sydney Powers
Bridesmaid
Unknowingly on the same pee-wee soccer team as kids, Sydney and the bride officially met their freshman year of college. Living on the same floor Sydney quickly became one of the closest friends the bride had. Sharing a love of politics and history they took exams and numerous classes together, often spending hours with each other in the university library and hitting up the occasional frat party (courtesy of Sydney). Even after graduation the two remained close, bonding even more with their shared love of books and stories. A continuing source of light and laughter, the bride couldn’t imagine going through this milestone without her.
Matt Clark
Groomsman
Although being born in the same hospital just over a month apart from each other, Clark and Phill didn't meet until their highschool freshman year during preseason for football. Clark quickly became fast friends with the group and played just as pivotal a role in coming up with bad ideas for the group to get into. Just four short years later Clark was off to UMD with Phill to start trouble and party on a whole new scale. Though they never lived together or shared any classes, their friendship only strengthened over the years, climbing sheds to freestyle or just being general stoop people if they weren't stranded at a random synagogue around DC after a night out. After college Clark would often host Phill's visits to Baltimore where the two would make, and subsequently forget, even more memories. Of all the debaucherous tales, Phill's favorites are getting waxed up at the annual canoe trip down by the river that Clark puts together.
Gracie O'Dell
Bridesmaid
The bride’s cousin, Gracie has been a source of light and laughter at all the family gatherings. Always one to laugh and ensure no one takes themselves too seriously, Gracie has always been a staple of any fun hang-out and is a fellow lover of sports and the outdoors. The bride is so excited to have Gracie stand with her on one of the biggest days of her life and cannot wait to celebrate with her in April.
Autumn Jurasevich
Groomswoman
Autumn has been Phill's sister since 6th grade. They have been at each others side through everything over the years, school, relationships, family drama, you name it. They always had this protective sense of clarity when it came to providing advice for each other. One of the most commonly used phrases spoken to each other was "You're never wrong." Only to get an "I know." back in response. Without a doubt some of the best times they had were spent blaring music in Phill's car, attempting to scream the lyrics of whatever song was playing loud enough to be heard. It didn't matter if they were headed to the beach, a friends house, or school every morning Senior year, they were just happy to be going deaf together. College and the Navy proved that time and distance could not erode their relationship. After almost a decade, the two always kept in touch and were reunited in SoMD when Autumn came home and Phill hadn't yet left and their friendship was as strong as ever. It means the world to have Autumns support on his wedding day.
