Wedding Party

Macy Gladden

Matron of Honor

Hi, I’m Macy! PJ and I have been best friends for 15+ years now. We met on the softball field watching our siblings play ball as kids. Though many years have passed, we always stayed connected. We’ve navigated through so much together, including becoming new mothers at the same time which strengthened our bond the most. I’m so honored to stand next to my bestfriend and her amazing fiancé as they continue doing this beautiful journey of life together. Cheers to Forever!

EJ Lester

Best Man

Sadie Fullerton

Bridesmaid

Sadie, the bridesmaid and sister of PJ or who you might know as Patricia, because one day she simply decided to change her name. No matter how she introduces herself now, she will always be my little sister, PJ. Growing up, PJ dreamed of a huge fairytale wedding. Sparkles, castles, and probably a dramatic entrance. But time has a funny way of changing you in the best ways. Because this isn’t just PJ’s wedding. It’s the Lester’s wedding. And somehow, she found something even better than the fairytale, she found Zach. Zach brings out PJ’s soft side, her creative side, and most importantly, the side of her that feels calm, loved, and completely herself. And while this wedding will be smaller than the one she imagined as a kid, it will be filled with exactly what matters most, love. PJ and I have been through every phase two sisters can go through. From fighting over whose boy singer crush was hotter, and blocking each other, and now she’s the person I call almost everyday, she’s the first person I ask to go out when I need a shopping day, I couldn’t imagine my life without her and I’m proud to stand by her on their wedding day. This wedding will be timeless, romantic, a little quirky, and perfectly them. And I’m so excited to watch them grow, laugh, and build their life together. Cheers to Patricia and Zach.

Alex Barton

Groomsman

Zach and I met around a decade ago, both working at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse in Ponte Vedra. Zach and I mainly connected over firearms, and he ended up being the first person I went shooting with in Jacksonville. Later, when Zach and I worked for Fast Eddy's Quick Mideast, we would frequently go fishing at Huguenot or Town Center. Zach has always been a great confidant and I couldn't be happier that he found PJ! God bless you both and we're all excited to see what else you'll accomplish in life together!

Bryanna Darley

Bridesmaid

Hi, I’m Bryanna! Some of you will know me as her bridesmaid, but I like to think PJ as another little sister. Being best friends with her older sister for almost 20 years, I have watched PJ grow up into the beautiful woman she is today. I’ve had the pleasure to watch her experience childhood, teenage years, graduating high school, becoming an adult, and meeting Zach. It’s been beautiful watching them create their life together with Elliot, and am honored to be standing with them as they take this step into marriage. May your love for each other grow stronger with every passing year!

Paul Spurgeon

Groomsman

I’ve had the privilege of knowing Zach for the past seven years, and I’m grateful our paths crossed. We started working together as DQRs, and somewhere between long shifts and our cigarette breaks in the parking lot. A friendship was formed. I quickly learned that Zach can be a bit of a know it all. But honestly, that’s one of the things I love most about him. He speaks with an infectious confidence about any subject, yet he’s humble enough to admit when he’s wrong. Except when it comes to guns. Never challenge his knowledge of guns. Ever. When I was promoted to manager, Zach became my right hand man. I trusted him with anything and everything, and he never let me down. One of my favorite memories will always be taking new hires to Bold Birds in Murray Hill, where Zach made it his mission to thoroughly explain the hat policy and the very serious consequences of not following it. Jokes aside, Zach has been there for me during some of the toughest moments in my life. His loyalty, honesty, and steady presence mean more to me than he probably knows. I truly couldn’t ask for a better friend. I’m so happy he found his person in PJ. Seeing them together makes it clear they’ve found something truly special. I hope their life together is filled with laughter, love, and endless happiness. Cheers to a lifetime of joy!