Groom
Bride
Mother of the Groom
Mother of the Bride
Father of the Groom
Father of the Bride
Best Man
Zack and Matthew have been best friends for nearly 20 years, beginning their friendship by throwing sticks at one another. He has been a constant source of advice, wisdom, and laughter for as long as Matthew can remember. From making forts and terrorizing their younger siblings when they were kids, to drinking homemade mead and jumping into freezing cold Colorado streams, there is no one who has been on more of Matthew's life adventures! Now as adults, Matthew looks up to Zack and appreciates him more than he knows. Zack is now a pilot in the United States Air Force, and we feel blessed that he is able to be here and serve as Matthew's Best Man.
Maid of Honor
Brittany and Olivia have been best friends since the 5th grade! While they started out hating each other, they have grown to be inseparable and true soul sisters. Brittany is the best friend a girl can have and always has the best advice. She is an immaculate planner, the life of every party, and a constant source of joy and laughter in Olivia's life. They've outrun tornadoes together, driven hours to see each other over the years, and shared more memories than they can count. It only makes sense that Brittany would be there for one of the most important memories of them all.
Groomsman
Tom is also one of Matthew's best friends and has been since high school. While they began their relationship hating each other, Matthew and Tom's mom's prayed that they would eventually become friends. Thank goodness "Momma knows best!" Tom has a servant's heart, is the life of every party, and knows how to relate to just about anybody. All of these qualities make Tom one of Matthew's biggest blessings and one of his best friends. The wedding wouldn't be complete without Tom as a groomsman.
Bridesmaid
Samantha is Olivia's little sister. Hooked at the hip since Olivia was seven--we couldn't imagine her not being a bridesmaid. Samantha has gone from Olivia's "baby" to one of her best friends, even though Samantha stole her cat, Coco! While we can only hope that Sam pulls out her signature "mixer" dance move during the reception, her soft smiles and sweet hugs will absolutely be needed on our special day.
Groomsman
Jonathan is one of Matthew's 3 brothers and is the closest to him in age. The Tillinghast siblings were split into "bigs" and "littles," with Matthew and Jonathan being the "bigs." Throughout their lives, there has been intermittent bickering and constant love. Jonathan is unbelievably smart, incredibly witty, and a constant source of wisdom and encouragement. Jonathan is currently pursuing a PhD in Economics at Texas A&M, and Matthew couldn't be more proud to call him his brother. We apologize in advance if he drinks all of the Blue Moon, wacks anyone with his Aggie ring, or attempts to explain a complex economic equation at the wedding.
Bridesmaid
Maddilynn is Olivia's youngest sister, and one of her best friends. Commonly referred to as "Small Child" by Matthew, she brings laughter, optimism, and such joy into our lives. Thank goodness we aren't playing Settlers of Catan at the wedding, because she would cheat and beat all of us! Since she was born, she has been holding Olivia's hand, and we couldn't imagine her not holding Olivia's hand on our wedding day.
Groomswoman
Elizabeth was Matthew's first friend when he moved to Oklahoma in 2015. They met at a Wednesday night bible study and have been friends ever since. Many bonfires, competitive video game sessions, and imaginative modifications to various motorcycles have created countless memories that Matthew holds dear. Elizabeth is one of those few friends that, no matter time or distance, the friendship picks up right where it left off. We are overjoyed that she is standing beside Matthew on our day!
Bridesmaid
Possibly the sweetest of all the girls we know, Anna Caroline will be Olivia's new little sister. Olivia has always prayed that she would be close with whoever her future sister-in-law would be. Anna is a llama whisperer, a crazy good photographer, and the sweetest presence in everyone's lives. It is only appropriate to have her as a bridesmaid! Hoorah for AC not being the only girl in the family anymore!
Flower Puppy
"Beanie Weanie," "Beanie Baby," "Bean Bean," "Princess Bean," "Doodlebug," "Beans..." Whatever you decide to call her, she will surely come running down the aisle to stand next to her mom and dad.