Chase and Matt have been best friends since the summer of 1997. From playing with sticks in the yard, to middle school dances, making funny videos, marathon game nights, and even sharing three consecutive apartments, these two did everything together. Luke Skywalker would have never made it off Tatooine without Han. Frodo Baggins wouldn’t have made it to Mordor or destroyed the One Ring without Sam. Similarly, Matt’s life would have been drastically different without the presence of his steadfast Best Man, Chase Waldapfel.
Luke is a soon to be brother-in-law to the groom. Like most of Matt’s friend group, Luke has a love for all things nerdy. He possesses the fabled Irish gift of gab, he is friendly and outgoing and has such an infectious laugh. This Irishman works at the Dublin Zoo, bravely risking his life to feed and play with the big cats.
Josh is Matt’s cousin who also happens to be a quintuplet. He has a Masters of Architecture and is a Military Police Captain in the National Guard. Josh is an outgoing and charismatic guy and is typically seen wearing the biggest smile. In his free time, you can find Josh enjoying a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking, skiing, or camping.
Mylan is Matt’s soon-to-be brother-in-law. He is an artist and incredibly creative. Mylan loves adventures and is always up for trying something new. Mylan and Matt were able to grow even closer while exploring a several parts of Ireland together. He can frequently be found striking a conversation with a stranger thanks to his inquisitiveness and natural charisma.
Drew (Erron) has been a big part of Matt’s life since middle school. They shared schools, played sports, and even worked three different jobs together. Drew is a loyal friend who’d go out of his way to help anyone. Drew has two children, Elijah and Amiah, two of the cutest, and smartest, kids you’ll ever meet.
Tim is Matthew’s brother-in-law having recently married his sister, Becca. Matt was honored to be a groomsman in their wedding and is now thrilled to have Tim standing by his side at his own. Tim is a most welcome addition to the family and Matt and Julia are looking forward to many more adventures with their new brother/sister-in-law.
Anthony has been a close friend of Matt’s for about a decade. They were introduced by Chase during the filming of one of their videos. Anthony moved to Boise alongside Matt and Chase and was present when the bride and groom first met. He is also a frequent video game companion of Matts. Anthony and his wife, Makiah, are the parents of two beautiful children, Logan and Juliet.
Jon will soon be Matt's Brother-In-Law. He is engaged to Julia's sister, Aubrie. Jon is a realtor in California, loves Star Wars, and likes animals more than people.
Zach is Matt’s oldest maternal cousin. He and his wife, Lauren, are both physical therapists and are the parents of the ring bearer, Roman. Like his brother Josh, Zach has an affinity for the outdoors. He loves mountain biking, soccer, and skiing. At the wedding, expect to see an impressive array of dance moves displayed by Zachary Chandler.
Jacob is Julia's nephew, but has always seemed more like a brother growing up since they are 8 years apart. He has a love for basketball and was the captain for his high-school team. Jacob has a huge passion for creating music and has put in a lot of effort into his rap skills. If we are lucky enough, maybe Jacob will showcase his skills at the wedding.
Roman is the latest addition to the groom’s maternal side of the family. He has the cutest smile and the most piercing blue eyes. More than three decades ago, Roman’s father, Zach, was the ring bearer in the wedding of Matt’s parents, Rob and Tami. The bride and groom thought it only fitting that Roman should fill that role in their own wedding.