Meet us on the Mountain Top!
Wedding Party
Meagan Macaro
Matron of Honor
Meagan is Ali’s best friend of over 30 years! Meg and Ali met in kindergarten and were neighborhood besties from the start. Meg lived down the street from Ali and they stayed close even after college - including living together in Boston at one point and working at one of their first jobs together. Ali can’t imagine life without Meg’s infectious laugh and bubbly personality.
Annsley Thomson
Bridesmaid
Annsley and Ali have been close friends since elementary school. They have shared many memories together including playing with American Girls together, the Lisa Frank Sticker Club, high school band, so many concerts, and notably the time they started a food exploration through Boston, trying a variety of restaurants. Not sure that Alison will be going back for Ethiopian food again, but the wine and company was great!
Dawn Macdonald
Bridesmaid
Ali grew up knowing Dawn at the early age of 15! Dawn was a junior in college and dating Dave, Ali's oldest brother. Over the coming years, Dawn and Ali became close with shopping trips, evenings out for a drink and even spending quite a few years playing softball together in Beverly! In 2007, Dawn and Dave were married. She officially became Ali's sister in-law. Dawn is Ali's "go to" phone call and sounding board for all sorts of crazy advice!
Jen Fortin
Bridesmaid
Jen and Ali have been friends for over 20 years - through high sports and the music department. Over the past few years, life has brought Jen and Ali even closer. Jen would often come in to Boston to spend time with Ali and even Brian , heading out downtown for some crazy adventures. Jen has truly been there for Ali over the past few years as a great conversation, listener and friend. She is someone that both Ali and Brian really enjoy spending time with.
Janel Maysonett
Bridesmaid
Memorial Middle School - 6 White! Ali and Janel met in classes together 24 years ago. Through middle school to high school, Janel and Ali became close. They sang in the middle school talent show together (TLC's No Scrubs) and even qualified for the state DECCA chairmanship together where they competed as a marketing duo (DECCA partners for LIFE!). To this day, Janel and Ali both have careers in marketing. Janel (and Rey!) has always been a huge support system for Ali throughout the years - someone she can always count on!
Julie Elias
Bridesmaid
Ali met Julie after college, moving back from Virginia to live in Allston for a job. They lived in Washington Square in Brookline together and over the past 12 years remained close friends. Julie moved to New York City, where Ali would visit her, including many crazy adventures and late nights downtown. Julie has always been Ali's "go to" friend to grab a "quick drink" (or to close down the bar). She's a great conversation and a friend to not only Ali, but Brian as well!
Joshua Fredrickson
Best Man
Josh is Brian’s older brother and will be his best man at the wedding. He is also his main fishing partner. The two love to chase stripers with their fly rods around Boston and go down the cape to fish for fish for trout. Bran is very excited to have his brother as his best man!
Christian Myers
Groomsman
Brian met Christian when they were roommates in Allston MA almost ten years ago. Since then both Brian and Chris have lived in Boston and regularly hang out in the city. They mostly communicate through memes and the simple text “beers?”
Chris Healy
Groomsman
Brian has known Chris since Junior high school and we they played lacrosse together in high school. In college Chris played lacrosse for Springfield college, WNEC’s cross town rival where Brian was also on the lacrosse team. The self proclaimed “leader” of their crew, he seems to always find a way to get things done, which with our group of friends is no small task!
Pat Blye
Groomsman
Pat and Brian have known each other since geometry class in junior high. They were teammates on the high school lacrosse team. Brian and the rest of the crew would often hang out at the Blye’s house (sorry Sharon and Steve). That was when Pat was known as the life of the party. What happened to that guy? Hopefully he’ll show up in June.
Dave McAlear
Groomsman
Dave and Brian met in college when they were both RA’s. They have stayed close after college and hung out often while Dave lived in MA including the Christmas in July party that Daves dad “Mac” throws every year!. Dave is always down to do something random and fun, including a last minute Rush concert that ended with Brian and Dave walking across the city just to find a bar to play darts!
Chris Louongo
Groomsman
Chris and Brian have been friends since high school. When Brian and Ali started dating, Chris would come into Boston and got to know Ali early on in their relationship. No matter how busy life gets Chris always makes time to reach out to friends to see what’s going on their lives. or to ask In recent days, Chris often reaches out for advice on how to build his shed/kennel - it might just get finished one of these days!
Marc Macdonald
Groomsman
Marc is Ali’s older brother. He is an avid marathon runner who has also competed in several triathlons. Marc was always willing to help when Brian was also competing in triathlons.
Dave Macdonald
Groomsman
Dave is Ali’s oldest brother. They jokingly call each other twins despite the age difference. Both Brian and Dave love good beer. One Easter at Aunt Deb’s house, the two unknowingly drank the gluten free beer that was meant for Uncle Bill. Oops! Luckily Billy came to the party with personal supply of Heineken.
Deb Napier
Officiant
Ali and Brian are excited to be married by Ali's Aunt Deb. She has been a supportive and loving family member, always interested in what new adventures the couple is getting into. She has even provided great advice on where to go on the many trips Ali and Brian have made to nearby North Hampton. Ali and Brian fondly remember grabbing lunch with Aunt Deb and Uncle Tom on one of these trips! In true Deb fashion, we are excited to be married by "The Church of Deb." Within 3 months of dating, Brian joined Ali at Aunt Deb's house for Easter weekend. Little did he know what he was in for. Ali and Brian helped prep for Easter lunch on Sunday morning - lovingly referred to by as "The Church of Deb," From then on, it became an annual tradition. They are excited to share this special day with Deb!