Best Man
Dane and Matt met back in middle school, playing on the same football team. From there, the two have grown to be inseparable friends and brothers for life. Dane is known for his loyalty, genuineness, spontaneity, and his ability to make Matt laugh harder than anyone else. Matt's favorite memories with Dane consistently revolve around the many times Dane has gone through extensive measures to go above and beyond to make Matt and others laugh in a public setting.
Maid of Honor
Shannon has been the sweetest friend to Sarah. They became best friends in high school, although growing up playing sports and doing Girl Scouts together. They even went to pre school together! Shannon has always continued to be a lifelong friend through all the major milestones of life like graduating high school to graduating college. Sarah most admires Shannon’s positive energy and consistency in being a loyal and loving friend. Sarah could not imagine anyone else by her side!
Groomsman
Brant was introduced to Matt as Dane's brother, which Matt thought was a lie until he saw him lounging around at the Gates' house. Matt appreciates his wisdom, kindness, and flawless comedic timing. Matt's favorite memories with Brant include winning their first ever sports bet and growing closer as friends during a mission trip in Tucson. Matt desperately looks forward to the day he won't blow a lead to Brant in Ping-Pong.
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Rose were roommates in college starting freshman year; although they had not talked prior to moving in! This would prove to be the greatest surprise to Sarah because they hit it off from the start. Rose is a great friend to Sarah as they shared everyday of college together through living together all four years, working together, and both becoming occupational therapists together!
Groomsman
Ethan and Matt's friendship began in 2012, when Ethan served as Matt's leader in youth group. They quickly formed a bond and a strong friendship ever since. Ethan is quick to say yes, engages in meaningful conversation, and is walking sports almanac. Matt's favorite memories with Ethan consist of the two them lying about their weight and getting stuck on a waterslide, and all the times the two have been distracted from reality after taking a repetitive joke way too far.
Bridesmaid
Sarah and Maria shared the same bus together starting in second grade. The two love to laugh together. Sarah’s favorite quality about Maria is sharing similar personality types. Sarah’s funniest memories and hardest laughs are with Maria! Maria and Sarah shared so many memories growing up together but Sarah most enjoys their memories together while on the same volleyball or basketball team.
Groomsman
Mitch and Matt became friends in 2022, and then family in 2023 after becoming brothers-in-law. The qualities Matt respects within Mitch are his servantship, work-ethic, and his persistent patience as a husband and a father. Matt's favorite memories with him include spending mutual time with Cliff and all the weekend getaways in Charlotte.
Bridesmaid
Sarah has enjoyed getting to know Allie over the past 7+ years. She has watched her go through seasons of graduating college, getting married, and now being an amazing mother to Sarah’s soon to be nephew! Allie has always made Sarah feel extremely welcomed in their family. Sarah is so excited to have Allie by her side, not just on her wedding day, but for all the adventures that lie ahead as they become the sisters that each other never had!
Groomsman
Jake and Matt got to know each other back when Sarah and Matt met in 2017. Matt has had the opportunity to watch Jake grow mentally, physically, and spiritually over the years into a courteous, gentle, and honorable friend/brother. Matt's favorite memories with Jake have been watching his high school and college football games along with playing sports outside during family gatherings.
Bridesmaid
Grace is another one of Sarah’s roommates from freshman year of college. In their college house their rooms were right across from each other. Sarah and Grace love to go to happy hours together and enjoy taking walks! Grace has been an amazing friend to Sarah, whether they were living just across the hall from each other or now with the distance between Grace's school in Nashville to Sarah’s house in Illinois!
Groomsman
Garrett and Matt have been closely-knit friends ever since they could remember, growing up a couple doors away from each other. Garrett is generous, intentional, and has one of the best memories out of anyone Matt knows. The hardest Matt has laughed around Garrett is when Garrett laid on his horn all the way down Wonder Lake road for a 2-mile consecutive stretch until the horn gave out. Some of their favorite mementoes consist of pulling "all-nighters" throughout their childhood and going sledding every winter down the neighborhood church hill.
Bridesmaid
Kayla is another one of Sarah’s roommates from freshman year of college. Kayla is always up for an adventure, whether it’s hitting the road for a trip or just making a stop at Starbucks. Kayla has always been a supportive friend and cheerleader to Sarah, especially when it comes to her relationship with Matt! Sarah is so thankful to have found a friend in her!