Wedding Party
Mary Leonarczyk
Maid of Honor
.High School Best Friend of the Bride. Through her kindness, optimism, and sense of humor, Mary daily exemplifies what it means to "serve the Lord with laughter." She and Abbey have been friends since they were thirteen when they shared a cabin at an Opus Dei camp for girls - Camp Mattakeesett - during the summer of 2009. They went on to attend high school together, and while college and careers (she's currently an L&D nurse in Wyoming!) have kept them miles apart, the distance is in geography but never in heart.
Emilee Thompson
Bridesmaid
.Sister of the Bride. Emma, as Abbey grew up calling her, is an absolute powerhouse when it comes to talent: She is an amazing singer, dancer, actress, artist, photographer - the list goes on! It's been said that a sister is a built-in best friend, and Emilee is no exception. With her generous, thoughtful heart, she has always inspired Abbey to be confident in who she is and to live boldly.
Camila Gonzalez
Bridesmaid
.College Best Friend of the Bride. Cami and Abbey became fast friends after striking up a conversation before the French placement exam during freshman orientation at Franciscan University. They share many fond (and funny) memories from their college years of joining the same household (Franciscan's version of a sorority), being roommates, and going on many adventures even after college - including but not limited to getting caught in the 2019 St. Louis' Blues championship parade!
Jessica Prud'homme
Bridesmaid
.Sister of the Groom. Jess is John's sweet younger sister, and she and Abbey met when Abbey began dating John in the Fall of 2022. Creative and kind, genuine and friendly, Jess is an incredible young lady and the dream future sister-in-law! Fun fact: As an apprentice to the jeweler who made Abbey's engagement ring, Jess was instrumental in ordering John and Abbey's wedding bands, making them extra special.
Jason Prud’homme
Best Man
Growing up together, John always looked up to Jason as the cool big brother who was the guinea pig for everything and who always made things more fun. Jason’s favorite activities include kayaking and fishing as well as simply relaxing and enjoying a leisurely day. In recent years, John has had the honor of witnessing Jason’s genuine heart and unparalleled optimism.
Jake Bolton
Groomsman
Jake is John’s long distant cousin. Whenever he visits New Hampshire he always gravitates to John and Jason seeing them as distant brothers. His fondest memory was when they were younger, running around catching small frogs just down the road from his dad’s house. Jake’s favorite activities and interests include finance, traveling, hiking, relaxing at the beach and different water activities, and going to the gym.
Grant Arnold
Groomsman
Grant is John’s second-youngest cousin and has looked up to him as a role model since childhood. After a memorable day together in Durham in 2018, Grant was inspired by John to attend the University of New Hampshire. An avid traveler, Grant shares John’s love for adventure, with Québec, Canada, being one of his favorite places visited.
Nolan Arnold
Groomsman
John’s youngest and tallest cousin, Nolan is a sophomore at Florida State University where he is majoring in Finance with a minor in Computer Science. For fun Nolan likes to ski, play basketball and golf, and hike.