Rachel & Matthew
Wedding Party
Bethany Donnelly
Matron of Honor
My older sister. One of my best friends. Someone who I love and am so thankful for. I was her maid of honor, and now she is my matron of honor. Bethany, I can't imagine this day without you by my side. Thank you for always being there.
Heather Ford
Bridesmaid
My oldest sister. I love that I get to have not only my sister, but also her kids in my wedding as well. Getting to stand with her in her wedding was so sweet, and now she gets to stand with me in mine. Heather, you're the best.
Shayley Frears
Bridesmaid
Sweet Shayley. My future sister-inlaw. I feel so lucky to be able to call Shayley a sister, and to have her stand by me on my big day. She is such a blessing in my life and I love her to pieces.
Hailey and Amy
Honor Attendant
Hailey and Amy have been my close girlfriends sine Fall of 2017. I am so thankful and so beyond blessed that they both get to be with me for my special day. I can't imagine not having them by my side. I love you both more than you know!!
Mark Frears
Best Man
Mark is my (Matthew) dad (obviously) and my closest friend besides Rachel in this world. I am so lucky to talk to my dad daily, about the Stars, about life, and to receive his wisdom and guidance as I have gone through life. Mark is the ultimate supporter and best friend a guy could ask for. He has consistently led me towards Jesus and towards becoming the best man I could be.
Jacob Frears
Groomsman
Jacob is the best brother I could have asked for. One of my fondest memories of us is the two of us driving from Dallas to Colorado to summit our first fourteener together. We decided that day Jacob wanted his ashes thrown from the top of Uncompahgre. Jacob is a leader, confident in his skills and enthusiastic about life. This brushes off on all those around him, and I am lucky to have had a little of it brush off on me.
David Ourada
Groomsman
David is my best friend from college. I met him on my first day of any college activities when he did not want to be there, and talked to him until he talked back. And we were best friends for the rest of time. David is loyal and I am privileged to call him my friend and brother. He is always up for a chat, always eager to help, and fiercely faithful to all those close to him.
Logan Eliasen
Groomsman
I met Logan begging for ibuprofen from people around the dorm floor after a particularly hard swim practice. Ever since then, Logan has been the best of friends. Logan is best described by a quote from his favorite author: "Action is character." And Logan's actions show his character, a character of uprightness and Jesus centric values. I could not have picked a better person to beg some over the counter drugs from.