Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church - Calvary Campus

Ceremony

The Palmetto Room

Reception

Our Wedding

It all started in the spring of 2023 at what seemed like just another family celebration — Emily’s engagement party to Matt Whiteford. Emily is Mary’s identical twin sister, and Matt happens to be Chris’ cousin. So while we hadn’t met before, we were already just one connection away. Mary got Chris’ number from Matt and decided to shoot her shot. A few texts turned into a date, and from there, everything just clicked. Since then, we’ve built a life full of laughter, adventure, and love. We adopted a very spoiled cat (Penny), discovered a shared passion for home DIY projects, and started exploring the world together one trip at a time. Somewhere along the way, we also discovered one of our favorite shared hobbies: hunting for hidden treasures at yard sales, thrift stores, and Goodwill — the thrill of the find became part of our weekend routine (and home decor strategy). What began as a chance meeting at a family party quickly turned into something much more. Now we’re so excited to celebrate the next part of our story with the people we love most.

How We Met

Our Story

Mrs. Emily Rodgers Whiteford

Mr. Christian Griffin

Ms. Claire Albergotti

Mr. Chris George

Chris’ cousin and, affectionately, Mary’s “sister-in-law.”

Ms. Emily Whiteford

Mr. Matthew Whiteford

Mr. Matthew Rodgers

Wedding Party

Registry

Photos

Travel

Things to Do

Frequently Asked Questions

Mary & Christopher

Mary & Christopher

Photos