Brian & Alyse
Best Mates
Abigail
Mate of Honor
Alyse's "BIG" sister in their sorority, Gamma Sigma Sigma. Abigail takes her title as "BIG" sister very seriously, even after all these years. They both find it very frustrating their mothers had the gall to not coordinate their biological sisterhood. Alyse spent most of her adulthood making Abigail her emergency contact and best friend.
Sam
Best Man
Brian and Sam met in middle school and became friends. They share happy memories of throwing frisbee after work, all night LAN parties, riding dirt bikes, road trips, and music festivals. Brian and Sam's capability of staying up through the early hours of the morning catching up are unparalleled.
Maddy
Brides Mate
Maddy and Alyse became friends after Maddy transferred to Drexel and joined Gamma Sigma Sigma. They were volunteering together when they first starting hanging out and were *literally* scolded for talking too much (they couldn't help hitting it off!) One little reprimand wasn't going to stop this friendship. Maddy is now thriving in Florida pursuing her PhD, but their friendship transcends the miles.
Zack
Groomsman
If you thought your grade school camp bunkmate wouldn't influence your life, you'd be wrong. Zack and Brian's young friendship started when were paired together for their trip to Camp Hemlock, and continued as they went through Scouts together. The rest of their friendship has come with more camping trips, concerts, cross country visits, and spirited debates on the efficacy of artificial intelligence.
Chelsea
Brides Mate
It started off Alyse being a pesky younger cousin, but the duo grew up to become great friends. Chelsea and Alyse love each other so much, except for when Alyse refuses to get a charcuterie board. Their gramma, Omi, is also a big fan of their friendship. Shout outs to their significant others, Brian & Justin, for making the squad complete.
Terry
Groomsman
Terry and Brian met in elementary school and quickly bonded over their love of video games, technology, and junky fast food. They grew especially close in high school when they took a class at another nearby school to get technical certifications--but mostly to stop at 7/11 for taquitos and red bull while commuting. Brian and Terry are as close now as they've ever been, with travels spanning three continents over two decades.
Michael
Brides Mate
Mike and Alyse met at Drexel. He kept inviting her to happy hour, and she kept turning him down because she had to work at her night job. Alyse very seriously told Mike, "Do not stop inviting me to happy hour, even though I kept rejecting you.. I really do want to hang out!" He never did stop. To this day, Alyse and Mike conquered countless happy hours, with no sign of stopping.
Hiltz
Groomsman
Brian and Hiltz (AKA John Hiltz) worked together at Capital One in Wilmington, and quickly discovered all they had in common. Brian was new to the area, and Hiltz lived two blocks away. Seven years later, they've traded in their rented apartments in Delaware for their dream homes in Philadelphia. They continue to enjoy happy hours, concerts, and dining all over the city together.
Lisa
Brides Mate
Lisa and Alyse met in college and spent time volunteering together with Gamma Sig. Lisa has always been the adventurous one. In fact, Lisa planned an entire trip for her and Alyse to hike across Oahu. This is to date one of the coolest things Alyse has done in her life. Find Lisa fawning over Ellis & dragging Alyse on hikes.
Jay
Groomsman
Jay and Brian grew up together as brothers, lucky enough to be only two years apart. Most of their childhood was spent in the water, swimming together at High Point Pool. Jay and Brian shared companionship on the road, too, in the back of their family minivan for their annual pilgrimage to Jay's beloved state of Ohio. Jay and Brian played countless games together throughout the years--and often get roped into a family game of Euchre.
Emily
Brides Mate
Emily started dating Alyse's brother, Louis, at the beginning of college. The first time Alyse and Emily hung out was forced by circumstance when Louis couldn't sign girls (even sisters) into his hardly co-ed dorm. Thankfully, Emily took Alyse into the girl's wing of her dorm. All these years later, and not only are Emily & Alyse friends but also sisters-in-law! Shared interests include: Disney channel classics, being pit bull moms & bonding over s'mores.
Louis
Groomsman
Brian knew he had an uphill battle when he met Louis... Not only was his sister bringing home a big-time Redskins fan, but also a born and bred OSU Buckeye. Thankfully, Lou could set aside his die-hard Eagles and Penn State fandom to warmly welcome Brian into the Weaver family. They've had lots of good times hiking and hanging out over the years, and Lou has been a fantastic brother-in-law... even if he does it all with a Birds cap on.