Allyson & Matthew
Wedding Party
Penny Motsett
Maid of Honor
We became best friends in kindergarten when we were just 5 years old. From girl scouts, swim team, and volleyball we did everything together. I think just about every weekend was a sleep over where we would eat sour patch watermelon candy and make our own shows. We have Thai Spice nights with both of our families and always do Christmas morning together. Penny is the sister I never had and my very best friend.
Megan Brady
Bridesmaid
Megan and I became friends at Cardinal Gibbons High school. We both played volleyball together (Go Chiefs) and were both setters. We would listen to Taylor Swift "Last Kiss" early in the mornings in her old jeep and I would always make her walk into a party first (I was chicken). We decided to be roommates at FSU freshmen and sophomore year which were some of the best years of my life! Meg is so selfless, caring, and down right hilarious.
Melissa Gusman
Bridesmaid
Melissa is an all star YOGI, health guru, craft brew expert, supermom, and basically EVERYTHING I aspire to be! Mel is Matt's eldest sister who I also met at Florida State while she and her husband Juan were teaching middle school near by. We have all had so many fun nights playing board games, apple to apples, and perfecting our cheese boards. I am so excited to have Melissa as my new sister!!
Maylis Broderick
Bridesmaid
Maylis and I go way back to kindergarten at St. Coleman. We have been through so much over the years from making embarrassing music videos, binge watching Indiana Jones movies, and of course our all time high...Irish step dancing. We also used to love to pop out and scare her randomly (I'm so sorry). We have been by each others side through all the highs and lows. Maylis is one of the kindest, sweetest people I have ever met. I am so thankful to have you as a friend.
Francesca Champin
Bridesmaid
I also met Fran freshmen year at CGHS. We both ran cross country together for the meanest coach. Plus, Fran was an AMAZING runner, I would drag way behind her. I look at all the embarrassing "model" pictures we used to take in the keys, in my backyard, or at the beach. You are always SO much fun to be around, my dancing queen, and are always cracking me up.
Alyssa Farrell
Bridesmaid
Alyssa was my "Big sister" in my sorority at FSU. All I have to say is thank GOODNESS I had her. She has helped me in more ways than I can remember. Alyssa has the kindest soul, which I am pretty sure is filled with blue Powerade polar pops and chips. I've visited Alyssa in her now home in Denver with her fiancé Chris and they are always out adventuring!
Rachel Comeau
Bridesmaid
Rachel was in my pledge class in Alpha Chi and we became friends after she asked me to take a picture with her in front of the house. We used to be SUPER unhealthy and drink cherry cokes and eat easy mac and chips in my dorm. One day after lunch at the house we actually RAN after the bus we missed and everyone was staring. I had never laughed so hard. We have watched and quoted Bridesmaids more than I can count and I was even a bridesmaid in her wedding. I love my Helen.
Heidi Thomas
Bridesmaid
My favorite redhead!! Heidi was in my pledge class in Alpha Chi and we became really close because our bigs were friends. Heidi would do my makeup for me because she's a makeup all star. One time I even begged her to clean my room, AND SHE DID! Heidi is a bombshell and yet so down to earth. We are both bridesmaids in each others weddings and I am SO excited to share this experience with you.
Ian Viney
Best Man
I met Ian through Phi Delta Theta at FSU. He then turned into my fraternal big brother, one of my closest friends, and Best Man. From countless happy hours together, sand vollyball days at the pool, studying together, car rides, lunches, and much more, we have continued to become closer friends over the years. Ian is excelling in his career in Finance and moved to Denver, Colorado to accept a promotion within Marriott. Although I will continue to try and convince him to move to Fort Lauderdale, I doubt it will happen anytime soon. Until then, we will continue chatting on the phone or Facetime on a day to day occurrence.
Frank Fuggetta
Groomsman
Frank has been in my life since middle school. We've experienced the ups and downs of high school and became family to each other long ago. Frank went into the Army directly out of high school and was stationed in El Paso, Texas for years while serving our country. Frank began a family with his wife, Johana and now has two sons, Luca and Mateo. Frank moved back to our hometown, Hobe Sound, FL where he took on his father's family business. Frank is a brother to me, and will always be near my heart. Here's to you, bro!
Juan Gusman
Groomsman
Juan is my Brother in law and an amazing husband to my sister Melissa, and father to my niece, Evie. I met Juan while he was dating my sister during her Grad School career at FSU. Juan let me tag along with him to the gym and taught me the basics of lifting weights while I was still in high school. Fast forward to my time at FSU: Juan and I bonded over disc golf, craft beer, grilling, football, and horror movies. Juan has always been a mentor, brother, and great friend to me. He is down to the bone honest and one of the fittest dudes I know. I aspire to be a husband like Juan.
Bryan Depasquale
Groomsman
What started as pledge brother in our college fraternity days, has turned into a friend that I can't be without. Bryan is a Florida State grad and one of the funniest guys I know. Bryan and I spent countless hours together in the library studying for finals and chatting about anything and everything. Although Bryan and I never lived together in college (I knew better), I think he may have spent more nights on my couch than he did at his own apartment. Bryan is a down to earth good guy and is constantly positive about anything going on in his life. He has been in multiple physique shows and has pushed his body to the limits to reach weight / show goals. Oh, and Ladies......He's single!
Taylor Freeman
Groomsman
I have known Taylor for just about my whole life. Taylor and I played TBall together. We also went to elementary, middle, high school, and college together. I vividly remember our dad's chaperoning many of our middle school field trips together and coaching our baseball teams in our younger years. Some great memories that i've made with Taylor include a summer trip to North Carolina where we white water rafted, hiked, and ate mouthwatering BBQ. We carpooled to and from FSU many times, spent summer days at the pool and nights playing Mario Cart with the roommates. We never failed to stock up on fireworks in college for all of our favorite holidays, and explore the nature trails and natural fresh water springs around Tallahassee. Cheers to one of my only true life-long best friends.
Riley Barr
Groomsman
I don't even know where to begin with Riley Barr. Riley is a crazy dude. We first me through pledging Phi Delt at FSU. Riley has always been a down to earth good guy and we always found ourselves hanging around each other. From the day Riley met Ally, he aways told me how awesome she was. I don't know what a Florida State tailgate would be without Riley in his Boots, Jeans, and cowboy hat singing "Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks. Somewhere along the line Riley and I started working together at an apartment complex in Tallahassee. We handled day to day maintenance at the property, while trying to keep each other in check with school and our social life. Throughout my senior year of college Riley and I spent every weekend together. Riley is most definitely one of a kind.
Mike Anderson
Groomsman
Mike has been one of Ally's life-long friends. I'm not sure when I first met Mike, but probably during one of Ally's famous backyard birthday parties. Although Mike is a UF alum, i've still got much love for him. I have never known someone as genuine as Mike. Mike will drop anything if a friend needs. He has catered to our friend group in his backyard many times after a long boat day. Mike is always sure to have a bottle of spiced rum around the house so that he can make a round of "Magic Conch" for whoever is in need of an ice cold concoction on a hot Saturday. Mike and I have been to the Keys together multiple times and our chats in his truck on the way down to Islamorada have created fond memories. Mike and I love the band Rebelution, which is sure to be played anytime we are around.
Weston Noone
Groomsman
Weston and I met a few years ago when I moved to Fort Lauderdale after college. We initially bonded over fishing and boating. Since then we've fished together countless times, catching Mahi, Sailfish, Cobia, Tarpon, and more together. Wes is a CPA and is always sure to talk to at-least 2 strangers anytime we are together. Wes is always down to try out any new adventure over the weekend and is the ultimate "Yes Man". From Happy Hours, to late night bowling, to keys trips, we are always kickin it with each other. Weston is always working on a project. Whether it is an upgrade on his boat, or fishing equipment, you won't find him sitting down for long. I am blessed to have the friend group that I do, and with Weston in my wedding party, there is sure to be no dull moments!