Wedding Party
Katie Abdalla
Matron of Honor
Megan's sister and partner in all shenanigans. We spent our whole childhood antagonizing each other, but do you even have a sister if you don't? Last year she moved to Florida and I never realized how much I needed her until she moved so far away. I couldn't live without her and could not imagine not having her by my side on our wedding day. Katie is married to Nick, one our groomsmen, and their boys Finn and Lucas are our ring bearers.
Matthew Rutherford
Best Man
Matt AKA Sue is Brandon's older brother. From fishing trips to being best men in their weddings. Matt is married to our bridesmaid Samantha and both of their sweet girls are our flower girls. Funnily enough, Megan and Matthew went to high school together in the same graduating class, yet never personally knew each other until 2022 when Megan and Brandon met and started dating.
Julie Cooper-Lewis
Matron of Honor
One of Megan's best friends since college. I asked Katie and Julie to share the title of Matron of Honor because they are both very important to me. Julie always manages to show up for me when I need her, even though she lives in NC and doesn’t often come up to MD. Julie is happily married to her husband Joshua.
Shane McComas
Groomsman
Shane is one of Brandon’s childhood best friends that he has known since the first grade. They grew up in the same neighborhood, and since they were kids have remained close, and have been on a million adventures and trips together ever since. Shane is a husband to Summer, and dad to daughter Irene.
Samantha Rutherford
Bridesmaid
Samantha is Brandon's sister-in-law. She is married to the Best Man and brother of the groom, Matthew. I feel so fortunate to not only gain Samantha as a sister, but also that I've gained her as a friend over the last couple of years. I very much admire the person, wife and mother she is. She makes everything look effortless. I can also tell you without a doubt that without her, this wedding would have been an elopement, lol.
Shane Mill
Groomsman
Shane is another one of Brandons childhood best friends. They grew up across the street from one another, and ever since they have had endless adventures together on bachelor parties, weddings and more. We had the pleasure of watching Shane marry the love of his life, Susie, in Chicago last spring.
Ava Bizzell-Manowski
Bridesmaid
Ava is Megan's youngest sister. I can't tell you how excited I am that she is now old enough to be one of my bridesmaids. She was only 3 or 4 when our other sister got married. While Ava resides in Mississippi with my Dad and Stepmom, whenever we do get to be together we have the best time.
Ben Wilson
Groomsman
Ben is another one of Brandon’s neighborhood friends from childhood until now. Ben is also married to Ashton, who is another one of Megan’s bridesmaids as we have all become close friends since Megan and Brandon met. Ben and Ashton have two daughters, little Margaret, and have another on the way this summer.
Dana Robbins
Bridesmaid
Dana is Brandon's oldest sibling and only sister. Most people are lucky if they have one amazing sister-in-law, but I am so very fortunate to not only be gaining one, but TWO fantastic sisters-in-law. Dana is just the sweetest, most easy going, has the best sense of humor, and will always drop anything to help if needed. Dana is a wife to Mark, and Mom to Asher and Maddie, whom are in our wedding party as junior bridesmaid and junior groomsman.
Chris Murchake
Groomsman
Chris is a close friend of Brandon's from high school. He is another member of Brandon’s great group of friends. They love to go to Orioles games together, and have been on plenty of other adventures together over the years. Chris is a husband to Alyssa, and dad to two daughters.
Ashton Wilson
Bridesmaid
I (Megan) actually met Ashton through Brandon. Ashton is married to one of Brandon's best friends Ben, who is another groomsmen in our wedding party. Shortly after Brandon and I started dating, he asked me to go to Arlington with him for one of his best friend’s 30th birthday. I was pretty nervous because I didn't really know anyone very well that would be there. Brandon and I met up with Ben and Ashton at the hotel beforehand, and truly from the moment I met her I instantly felt comfortable and relaxed with her. We talked so much about so many things that weekend, and I've been lucky enough to call her a close friend of mine ever since. We don't see each other as much as we'd like, but when we are all able to get together, we always have a blast!
Steven Black
Groomsman
Steven is a groomsmen, but only because he wouldn't wear a dress and be a bridesmaid, lol. Steven has become a good friend to Brandon over the last couple of years, but he is very important to Megan. Steven became my "inherited" best friend when we both simultaneously lost ours in 2019. I can honestly say that I don't know what I would have done without both him and his and Chelsea’s daughter Kennedy the last five years. They are family to me, and I couldn't imagine getting married without both of them up there with us.
Pamela Callahan-Fahrman
Bridesmaid
Pam is Megan's cousin, however, for pretty much their whole lives, she's been much more like a sister to Megan. We started using the phrase "sister-cousins" a while ago and it stuck. Pam has four boys that I got to watch grow up from newborns (two of them are in their 20’s now, the other two are still in high school) and are very much like nephews to me. Pam is married to Greg, and as a nurse she helps bring new babies into the world everyday, which is pretty awesome!
Nick Abdalla
Groomsman
Nick is Megan's brother-in-law and the husband of MOH Katie. Nick and Katie are high school sweethearts, so Nick is very much like an actual brother to her. Nick has risen up the ranks of the Marine Corp, and is now learning to fly planes for them! We are very hopeful that he will be able to take a quick break from flight school in FL (so proud!) to be with us on our wedding day. Nick and Katie have two little boys, our nephews Finn and Lucas, whom will both be our ring bearers.
Kennedy Black
Junior Bridesmaid
Kennedy is a very special member of our bridal party because not only is she someone who is very dear to me, she is the daughter of my lifelong best friend Chelsea, whom will only be joining us from heaven on our wedding day. I have watched Kennedy grow up from a tiny little newborn to the very grown up 11 year old she is now, and it has been an honor. I love this little girl with my whole heart, and Brandon has enjoyed getting to know her the last couple of years as well.
Asher Robbins
Junior Groomsman
Asher is our oldest nephew, whom we love and adore spending time with. He has the sweetest, silliest and biggest heart and we are lucky to have him!
Maddie Robbins
Junior Bridesmaid
Maddie is our oldest niece. She is so smart and we are always happy to spend time with her and learn about all of the new activities she’s always so brave to take on and try out. We are so excited to have her in our wedding!
Finn & Lucas Abdalla
Ring Bearers
Our two youngest nephews will be our ring bearers. We love these boys so dearly and have missed them so much since they've moved to Florida but we are so happy they will be part of our day!
Ruby & Remy Rutherford
Flower Girls
Our two sweet youngest nieces. These sweet girls are absolutely adored by both Uncle B and Meggie. Remy is the youngest, and will be 10 months old by our wedding.