Monica & William
Wedding Party
Jasmine Patterson
Matron of Honor
Monica's best friend since her sophomore year of college. They met at a lacrosse gathering, her now husband, Seth, played on the Georgia Southern University Men's Club Lacrosse team, and Monica was the President and played for the GSU Women's Lacrosse team. They have been through thick and thin together and are always there for the most important things. Monica is so lucky to have a best friend like Jazzy!
Byron McLaughlin
Best Man
He is the exact copy cat of William. Byron AKA Tubby also looked out for Will growing up. The two spent nearly everyday around each other for 18 year before college. Will had the honor of being the Best Man for Tubby's wedding and now the roles are reversed this time around. The two have always been around each in big moments. This is one of those big moments.
Malena Plut
Bridesmaid
Monica's older sister by 3 years. The person that can make Monica laugh so much that it hurts, and the one who pushes her to be the best she can be. Every great childhood memory starts and ends with Malena and her creative ideas. The person who got Monica to grow, and to come out of her shell. Malena gave Monica the confidence to do anything in life, and to chase her dreams no matter what they are. The best big sister there ever was
Brian Halona
Groomsman
Brian is Will's older brother. He taught Will a lot and is that typical older brother who taught Will about life. The guy is truly one of a kind and the best biggest brother Will could ask for. Also, both Will and Brian have cats so they bond over their enjoyment of felines.
Shannon Schwartz
Bridesmaid
Shannon is Will's only sister. Him and her are very close, and when Monica and Will started dating, Will made it very clear that Shannon's approval of the girl he was dating was very important to him. Monica and Shannon got along great, have the same taste in music and have had some great conversations. She is a wonderful sister to add to the family, Monica thinks the world of her and her son Troy.
Carl Adams
Groomsman
Carl is Will's second oldest brother. The two experience parts of high school together. Will has seen Carl get married and have kids, and it's future Will is excited to have. Carl, like Tubby, looked out for Will during his younger years and continues to today.
Ali Rae
Bridesmaid
Ali and Monica were high school best friends. They did everything together, trick or treating, helping each other clean their rooms, going to the lake house, and dealing with the ups and downs of high school. Every time they get together, it's like no time has passed at all. When they are around each other there are too many inside jokes that make them laugh and remember the old times.
Doug Harris
Groomsman
Doug AKA Dougie Boy Fresh is Will's best from from his undergrad years at Chadron State College. The two lived together on and off campus and were track & field teammates. The duo had many of memories in college and have kept in touch to this day. Doug always listened to any dumb idea Will had and always gave advice at the best times. He truly is what anyone would want in a best friend.
Rachel Hillhouse
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Monica met at a USA Lacrosse Coaching Development Training. They roomed together a few years ago at USAL convention, had some deep conversations, and have supported each other through a lot! Rachel always tells Monica, "you can do hard things" and reminds get who she is, what she stands for, and that she can do anything she puts her mind to. Monica is forever thankful for Rachel's love and support.
Shaun Wicen
Groomsman
Shaun and Will have also been friends since Chadron State and two both work in the same field as Sports Information Directors. The two have multiple sports memories together and some that are just dumb and fun. They constantly talk crap to each other but neither would have it any other way.
Nick Pettit
Bridesman
Monica met Nick while working at her college job, as an Assistant Manager at Subway in Statesboro, GA. Nick was a manager at another store, and helped Monica a lot with the weekly inventory of the store that Subway required every week. Nick is the reason that Monica graduated from Undergrad at Georgia Southern, always motivating her to get her work done and to finish on a high note. They have been there for each other through many of the ups and downs of life, and always know they are just a phone call away
Troy Johnson
Groomsman
Troy is William's nephew and in the eyes of Troy, Will is the favorite uncle. Will and Troy have been around each other for much of Troy's young life. Will, along with his siblings, watched over Troy when he was born. Much of Troy's memories growing up involved being with his uncles Will, Tubby, and Carl as they lived close by. Will has always enjoyed his nephew's company and is honored Troy is part of the wedding party.
Scotty Hagan
Bridesman
Scotty worked with Monica at Hyatt Regency Downtown Lexington, and was the new Revenue Director at the property. While their offices were getting renovated, they both stayed late to work, and started talking about traveling. Scotty has quite the history of living and working in some cool places, and a beautiful friendship was born from there. They started going out weekly for "friend dates" and lots of adventures. It was hard to move away, but they are there for each other when it matters most, having virtual "friend dates" to stay updated! Scotty is like an older brother to Monica, and she wouldn't have it any other way
Caleb Dunlop
Groomsman
Caleb and Will have only known each other for about two years and became friends through work in college athletics. They were coworkers at Central Washington University and ultimately became friends because they both have a direct way of communicating and a twisted sense of humor. The two are also big Star Wars nerd and along with their other friend Jake always watched The Mandalorian together. They've created a quality friendship in a short amount of time.
Madi Barr
Bridesmaid
One of the couples best friends in La Grande. They have gone on so many amazing adventures with camping, family dinners, kayaking and paddle boarding! Monica and Madi are very similar in the ways that they think, the things they care about, and the life they hope to live. Monica and Will are so thankful for Madi's friendship, advice, support and great memories!
Nicole Christian
Groomswoman
Nicole and Will became friends through their jobs at Eastern Oregon University. They both have a fondness for football and beer. They always have good talks in and out of work and she has been a good friend to Monica as well. Nicole's relationship with Will is short but the quality of it is one that makes it seem like they've known each other a lot longer.