Matt and Frank grew up together and have a bond like brothers. They lived just a few houses apart from each other as kids. Frank lives in Pittsburgh and just got married to his beautiful wife, Katie, in May!

Lexi and Bri have been best friends for 7 years, when a study abroad trip to New Zealand brought them together sophomore year of college. Bri actually knew Matt before she knew Lexi! Bri lives in Cleveland now and does research at the Holden Arboretum

Matt and Steve met on the playground in 1st grade, and became friends through Boy Scouts. Steve lives in Pittsburgh with his wife, Brenna, and their two cats: Ollie and Shae!

Lexi and Brittany have been friends since they were randomly paired as roommates during their internship in Kentucky 5 years ago. They met on Lexi’s 21st birthday! Brittany grew up in New York and recently moved back after finishing her masters degree

Quinn is Chelsea’s fiancée, and one of Matt’s best friends for many years. Matt coached Quinn in hockey when he was in high school! Quinn lives in Phoenix with Chelsea and is an avid cyclist

Chelsea is Matt’s sister and one of Matt and Lexi’s best friends. Her and her fiancée, Quinn, live in Phoenix and just got engaged in May! Chelsea is an avid runner and her and Matt have been running races together for years

Jeff is Matt’s cousin and has been a role model for him since childhood. Jeff is a firefighter for the City of Pittsburgh, a loving father and husband, and an avid outdoorsman

Lexi and Evan have been friends since sophomore year of college, when they worked in the same research lab studying amphibians. Evan quickly became one of Matt’s best friends, too, as soon as they met. Evan lives in North Carolina and is doing research on deer populations.

Tree was a good friend of Bri’s and met Lexi through her. He and Lexi have been friends since junior year of college now. Tree lives in Harrisburg, works for the state, and loves to perform in plays! Matt and Lexi are thrilled to be married by such a good friend 😁