Wedding Party

Abigail Adams

Bride

Matthew Clifford

Groom

Margaret Adams

Maid of Honor

Margaret or Maggie or Mags is the next oldest sister in Abby's sibling count of five! She is number three in the middle of the two oldest and two youngest, and always made sure to live up to that middle child title. She and Abby being 4 years apart often found themselves as inseparable or massively separated growing up. Sharing two more younger sisters and sharing pretty much everything physical, they normally found themselves as the other girls hype team/ best cheerleader. In the words of Abby "Maggie has always been the girl, then young woman, and now grown woman that I have always strived to be. She is my strong hold, my best friend, and quite frankly the worlds greatest sounding board. I am so lucky to force Mags into the MOH role.... I would not have it any other way. I love you Margaret little doll!" . . Another thing about all of Abby's siblings is that they know how to get down on the dance floor.... So if you are looking for Maggie at all during the Clifford's special day you can be sure that with her hype girl mentality, she is most certainly getting everyone excited on the dance floor!

Sarah Adams

Junior Bridesmaid

Sarah is the second youngest sibling of five Adams kids. With three siblings already "ahead" of her, she somehow figured it out right from the start to have each and every one of her family members wrapped around her fingers. Suddenly Sarah was "ahead"! She is down right gorgeous inside and out, she is brave, she is fearless, and she never ever stops to tell someone that they are loved. With her long legs that all siblings are jealous of... she never once has stepped on another humans toes. She operates with her full heart all costs and in the words of Abby "Sarah is truly a dreamboat, she always has been and always will be!" . . Sarah's favorite song to dance to is "Low" by Flo Rida.... if you happen to hear this during the party drop everything you are doing, and GET LOW with this girl. She know's whats up!

Teresa Adams

Junior Bridesmaid

Tessie baby... Tessieroo... Namadoola's joy! The Adams kids were beyond blessed to have this beautiful soul born last of five! She is a dynamite, a get her done girl, and will NOT be outworked. Teresa has a heart of gold, that even our Nama was totally smitten by. She somehow has figured out how to be the best communicator in the room from four years old and on. Sharing a personality big time with her sister Abby... they often get confused even with an eleven year age gap. Abby would like you all to know that yes ... that means she is fifteen so she is most definitely off limits! Teresa always finds a way to make everyone feel comfortable, in the words of Abby "If you need a hug or a compliment at any given point over the course of the weekend, Tess has got you! She is pure gold in human form and won't let you down!" . . Yes, this includes on the dance floor for this Adams kid!

Valentina Adams

Bridesmaid

Valentina is Abby’s newest sister, and what a wonderful addition to the sister clan she is! Valentina graduated from West Point Military Academy this summer and will go on this summer and fall to complete flight school with the US Army. She will then serve as a helicopter pilot for our country, fighting on the front lines to defend our rights we so freely disregard. She is beyond an impressive human being inside and outside of her work. Her smile lights up the room, she really does bring such a warm love to each and every person she meets. Say hello to this beautiful blonde when you can, she will surprise you!

Gina Russo

Bridesmaid

Funny enough Abby actually found bridesmaid Gina on the Merrimack roommates page on Facebook! In the words of Abby she knew they would be besties because of her cool headbands, and how important her family seemed to her. They were inseparable throughout college, making friends all over campus. After college once Abby decided to create a long term goal for a new career in Holistic Health, Gina was her largest advocate. Making a career change herself after business school, Gina took Abby right under her wing in Abby’s first job in that field. Both owning their own businesses now, they are the best of friends in all new ways. Learning and growing and always counting on one another for a pick me up! You can absolutely count on Gina for a just that. Stay tuned for her regular scheduled late night pick me up after the wedding (hint; pick your karaoke song now)!

Michaela Bouvette

Bridesmaid

Michaela is Abby’s longest standing friendship in the wedding party! They have quite literally been friends since their first competitive youth soccer team. Best friends since the jump, they have done all of life’s big stages together; like junior high dances, senior prom, and 25th bday celebrations in Nashville! Through college years and growing older they have still found eachother year after year to get right back to where they left off. Two of Abby’s fondest memories with Michaela are “You’ve been booed”, and cannonballs in Nashville. If you see Michaela and want a good laugh, just say either of those two statements and you’ll be sure to have a wonderful convo! Michaela is loyal, kind, and down right an awesome human.

Michaela Ryan

Bridesmaid

Michaela or Kayla or K Ryan really is the Adams girls fifth sister. Growing up with all the girls she was the best of friends to each of the sisters, and Jeremiah all in their own way. She stood right by Abby’s side in her move from Bishop Stang to Old Rochester as a senior. She basically taught Tessie baby how to swim, and always always was Jeremiah’s, Maggie’s, and Sarah’s biggest fans. She has a heart of gold, and will blow you away with her ability to listen with a full heart. If you’d like to feel seen heard and loved grab Michaela Ryan over the course of the weekend! From the words of the bride and groom “There truly is no one better on this world than Michaela Ryan, she’s top notch #1 human being!”

Alexis Lincoln

Bridesmaid

Alexis is Abby’s friend from high school. They actually met during indoor track season at Old Rochester. Abby forced Lex to do many events that year that she didn’t necessarily want, but did to support Abby and be a good friend. She has been that for Abby since, a great friend that is just one call away all the time. Lex, like most of Abby’s inner circle loves to dance, so you can absolutely catch her on the dance floor this weekend as well. She’s also a very talented hype girl and knows all the right angles for that perfect photo…. Doesn’t matter who you are. She will help you! “Sorry to put that on you Lex, but you really do make everyone feel like a queen.” -Abbs

Allison Bateman

Bridesmaid

Allie and Abby have been friends since Junior High. They have shared many many laughs through their time as friends. At the top of funny memories for Abby is the time that they competed in the talent show together dancing to Stanky Leg and Boom Boom Pow. If the guests are so lucky, maybe they will preform at the wedding! Heavy pressure for sure but Abby considers Allie to be her “funny friend” and even introduces her as such. So if you so dare, grab Allie and force her to be funny. Put her on the spot, she can handle it!

Leniesha Williams

Bridesmaid

Leniesha and Abby ran track with eachother in college at Merrimack. They met freshman year and became better and better friends each year. Abby explains Leni as a “Total pick me up. She is that female friend you can’t live without. Always confident but only in good ways. Picking people up rather than tearing them down.” She is no drama, no bullshit, and is truthfully just a wonderful friend. She was Abby’s friend in college/ teammate on the track that ALWAYS won, even without lots of a practice. Bugging Abby so much one on hand but on the other hand, completely impressing her. Abby urges you to challenge her to a race … if you loose you buy her a drink! “Love you LeLe” - Matt and Ab

Amber Moreau

Bridesmaid

Amber and Abby met through Matt and groomsman Brad back in 2015. Throughout the years they have always remained close, fulfilling long time best friend’s (Matt and Brad) dream to date girls that they could all have fun together with. The four of them even lived together for two years during the pandemic! In those years is when Abby really truly met Amber and got to know what a wonderful human she really was. Amber was during that time, and still is an ICU nurse. Not once complaining or putting her worries on others, and this holds true to how she operates her life outside of work as well. She’s a hard worker, a wonderful fiancé to Brad, and a great great friend to Abby and Matt.

Julia Marshall

Bridesmaid

Julia is Abby’s only cousin in the wedding. Crazy enough they aren’t even really cousins. Always one year apart but close enough to one another to be sisters, Abby always counted on her connection with Julia to be similar to a relationship of a twin sister. To make their connection even more evident they are both the oldest sibling in a family of five. ALWAYS understanding what the other was thinking, feeling, and having hard times and good times throughout all stages of life together. Their most recent stint/ collaboration as besties was in college track. Even though Abby ran at Merrimack and Julia at Northeastern, they often competed against one another in the same events. Julia is one of a kind, she has many friends, family members, and extended family members that love her… because she equally if not more loves them back just as much! She’s a hard core lover, and also has the MOVES on the dance floor. Like her cousins (Abby’s sisters) you most definitely find her on the dance floor! “Thank you Becky for being that rock for me for so many years, would not be able to do this weekend without you.” -Becky#2

Greg Clifford

Best Man

Greg is Matt’s only sibling and big brother! Matt looks up to his older brother Greg in so many ways and had no problem choosing very quickly that he would be his best man. They grew up together 4 years apart from one another, doing very different things but always respecting one another’s choices. Greg has always been a support system for Matt. They enjoy going to comedy shows together and quoting movies. From the words of Matt “I couldn’t ask for a better big brother. A true protector, a great listener & my best friend. I love you bro!”

Brad Drewek

Groomsman

Brad is one of Matt’s best friends. They met in middle school and have been causing havoc together ever since. From weekends in York beach to living together in Medford, these two have been a shoulder to lean on for each other. From the words of Matt, “Brad is my guy. He’s one that will always be there. Truly friends for life. He would do just about anything for me & there’s no doubt I would do the same for him. Love you Drewey!”

Nick Laspada

Groomsman

Matt & Nick played football together since Pop Warner. They started out playing against each other but ended up being a lethal match up in high school. Nick is the type of guy that will do anything for his friends. He is hilarious and always a joy to be around. The life of the party! From the words of Matt, “Nicky is one of the greats. No matter what I need, he shows up. Not to mention how much fun we have together. We simply get each other. Love you Spade. Let’s have a night!”

Jeremiah Adams

Groomsman

Jeremiah is Matt’s brother-in-law. Miah has accepted Matt into the family the first day they met 8 years ago. He is constantly doing the right things and welcoming to everyone and anyone. Matt and Jeremiah enjoy golfing together, maybe a little too often! He is also serving our country in the Army. From the words of Matt “I am so blessed to have another brother like this kid. I couldn’t be more proud of Jeremiah’s accomplishments and his wife Valentina. It has been such a pleasure watching Jeremiah grow as a man and I can’t wait to see what our future holds. I’ll catch you on the course!!”

Brian Carroll

Groomsman

Matt and Brian met their freshmen year at Merrimack. They were know as “the twins.” They were roommates from sophomore year and on. Brian is a great friend to Matt and is always the guy that gets the ball rolling. When you need a plan put into place, call Brian! From the words of Matt, “BC is like a brother to me. We have always just “got” each other. Never any complaints being roommates which I find rare. Brian always brings it (outside of Sunday mornings when I want to kill him for being “deathly hungover” lol). You can find Brian burning down the dance floor. Love you buddy!”

Reggie Peral

Groomsman

Reggie and Matt worked together at Ameriprise, and met in 2017. They quickly became good friends in and out of work. Matt did and still does look up to Reggie as an example of a great husband, father, and friend. On the other hand though, be careful cause Reggie does likes to bend the truth for a good laugh or open conversation. They enjoy golfing, and grabbing a north shore beef’s together! “No matter what, Reggie will find a way to be there. Whatever the plan may be, no matter the distance he has to drive, this man makes it happen. It’s also been a huge pleasure to 100% understand how hard, and worth it it is to create a kick ass team with your best friend and partner. Abby and I love the presence you and Brenda bring to a room, and we really can’t wait to grow together as time continues to move so quickly! Love you buddy!” -Matt

Brian Thompson

Groomsman

Brian Thompson, always known as BThom has been a long time home town friend of Matt’s since high school. They grew up playing football together, and still to this day agree that a good fair bet on the hometown team is the right call. Brian is loyal, hard working, and a down right good man. “Thanks for the good old fashion friendly competition Brian. And thanks for not judging me on how competitive I am. I truthfully think you are my only friend who leans into that shit with me. So glad to have you by my side the day I marry Abbs!” -Matt

Connor Elmore

Groomsman

Connor, also known as Schmel is a long time hometown friend of Matt’s. They also attended Merrimack together, where Connor became good friends with Abby as well. Matt and Connor have made a lot of memories together, some good and some not so good…. Ask Connor for a good memory story on the big day and you will most definitely be entertained. Connor is a great friend to both Matt and Abby, he’s always a guy that will listen without judgement. In the words of Matt “Elmore has always had my back, through thick and thin. I used to kick his ass at Merrimack on a weekly basis, and he took it like a champ. No but all jokes aside, I could always rely on Elmore to show UP and be a good friend.”

Max Frawley

Groomsman

Max also known as Frawl is also a long time friend of Matt’s from the good old town of Billerica. Max and Matt always enjoy a tough workout together, but even more so they love spending time with their ladies. Max and Matt have grown to be really great friends over the last few years, and Matt is very excited to be able to have Max by his side on his wedding day. “Max is a true example of loving dude. He wears his kindness and caring heart right on his sleeve and he could give two shits what any one thinks. Thanks for the real life example of a kick ass dad and husband.” -Matt