Jon Gintz - Best Man
Jon and Matt met through Nate.While they went to opposing high schools, a big STL thing, they didn't let that stop them from hanging out throughout high school.Fast forward to the college years and they were basically inseparable. On the weekends one could always find these two hanging out at their favorite local place, Mattingly's, playing darts and having fun with the locals.
Mandi Giles - Maid of Honor
Mandi and Erin met in Rolla, MO while attending Missouri S&T. They became quick friends with many like interest and were also members of an elite women's service organization, Lambda Sigma Pi. Mandi currently resides in Dallas, TX and Erin and Mandi enjoy getting together when Erin visits her family in Dallas every summer and other times throughout the year.
Sarah Pais - Maid of Honor
Sarah and Erin met the summer between Freshman and Sophomore year of college. They became instant friends through their mutual love of pina coladas and dancing! They have stayed close ever since. Sarah, unfortunately won't be able to make the big day in person, but thanks to technology she will be face-timed in!
Peter Bergamini - Groomsman
Peter and Matt met during high school at CBC.Through their love of computers and video games they became great friends.They built Matt's first computer and, like most guys and cars, gave it a female name Beth.Most weekends found Matt dragging Beth to Peter's house, along with cases of Monster Energy drinks, and spending the entire weekend watching movies, playing games, and being "nerds". This further went on in college as they both went to Rolla.
Caleb Smith - Groomsman
Caleb and Matt met conveniently through work as they started on the same exact day.Since they were going through the same situation it was only natural to start hanging out.Additionally they both went to Rolla for college, but never actually met there.Caleb is a sports nut and also plays golf when he has spare time, which is what Matt loves to do.Going through a recent marriage himself, Caleb has also been a great resource for Matt to discuss with.
Ana Prater (Aguirre) - Bridesmaid
Ana and Erin have been best friends since 7th grade. Ana moved to San Antonio from Michigan and she and her family began attending St. Mark's Catholic Church. Ana and Erin were in the same religious ed classes every year and also were very active participants in the youth group. Ana and Erin have remained close and Erin had the honor of being one of Ana's bridesmaids in 2011.
Katie Aiken (Thompson) - Bridesmaid
Katie and Erin met while attending Missouri S&T in Rolla, MO. Katie is Erin's big sister in their sorority, Zeta Tau Alpha. Once Katie chose Erin as her little sister, Erin and Katie were roommates until Katie graduated. They shared many fabulous memories in Zeta and in their first apartment! Erin had the honor of being one of Katie's bridesmaids when Katie and Dan got married in 2008.
Nate Grasso - Groomsman
Nate and Matt have known each other since grade school at St. Norbert.He is rather laid back and quiet which allowed for something to be in common and hang out. They were in the same Cub Scout pack 615 until reaching Boy Scouts. They both ended up going to Rolla for college.
Alex Hawman - Usher
Alex and his wife Megan met Erin and Matt through kickball, one of Lawrence's greatest spring/summer/fall pastimes. The two couples have spent countless hours kicking balls, hanging out in Lawrence and even vacationed in New Orleans in 2014!Matt met Alex through Erin, as she is friends with Alex's wife Megan. They share a passion for electronics and video games.The biggest thing that brought them together is pretty much being the only guys hanging out in a group of crazy girls at most functions.
Kelsey Fortin - Bridesmaid
Kelsey and Erin met in Lawrence, KS where Kelsey was a personal trainer at Body Boutique, a local women's gym. Erin and Kelsey instantly hit it off and have continued to be close friends. They both play many sports together and against each other. They love to have doggy play dates as well and Lenny loves playing with Kelsey and Brian's dogs, Dudley and Hank. Kelsey still gets to torture Erin during group work outs and individual personal training sessions. Don't let that last statement fool you, Erin requests it!
Aaron Weigle - Usher
Aaron and Erin met in 2007 while they both worked at Frito Lay in Topeka, KS. After her internship ended Erin returned to school and Aaron moved on to work for Gatorade. After several years of living in Lawrence, Erin connected with Aaron's wife Ashley through a mutual friend and then Erin and Aaron reconnected. We now get to watch KU basketball games together, have great debates on the best way to engineer something and discuss our love of fancy cars!Aaron is another friend Matt met through Erin.They share a love of cars and electronics.Being engineers there is always the battle of doing something the best, most efficient, cost effective, or outlandish way possible.