Wedding Party
Sammi Garland
Maid of Honor
Alyssa's little sister and built in bestie! The most dedicated and passionate person that Alyssa knows. She has the best enthusiasm and love for all those in her life. She is finishing her Bachelors Degree in Dance Performance at Oklahoma City University in May 2024!
Meghan Johnson
Matron of Honor
Alyssa's older sister and built in bestie! She is the strongest person Alyssa knows and couldn't imagine getting married without her. She is a Latin and Spanish Teacher at Arete Prep in Arizona. She gave birth to her first child, Amelia (flower girl) in December 2023. She is married to Groomsman, Cody.
Abby Stuart
Bridesmaid
Alyssa's future sister-in-law! She is married to Elton Dakaj (Elvis's brother). Alyssa and Abby have been close since they met 4 years ago! Abby is studying to become a librarian! She is also an incredible writer!
Cayla Rivera
Bridesmaid
Cayla and Alyssa have been friends since 7th grade! She lives in Arizona and even though there have been many years apart, it is like there is no distance at all when they get to reunite! Cayla is currently in school to support environmental conservation!
Megan Bowers
Bridesmaid
Alyssa's friend for over 20 years! They met in Girl Scouts when they were about 5 years old and continued to go to the same schools and have been close since! They truly became besties in high school and Alyssa cannot imagine her life without her! Megan is an Occupational Therapist in St. Louis, Missouri, and will be getting married in October!
Rachel Geller
Bridesmaid
Rachel is a newer but still an INCREDIBLE friend! She is the wife to Elvis's long-time friend Joe DeFerrari. Since meeting, Rachel and Alyssa found they had a lot in common, from theatre to Alice in Wonderland and more! Rachel is also a teacher!
Tal Shashoua
Bridesmaid
Tal and Alyssa have been friends since college when they were in the same theatre performance program together at Fordham University. They bonded over the terribly run program and became especially close after school. She is a true friend and so unbelievably kind! Tal is also an actress and model and married to Groomsman, Callan.
Noura Costany
Bridesmaid
The newest of Alyssa's friends. They met through their mutual friend, Tal. Immediately Alyssa knew they would be good friends. Noura has a magnetic energy and is someone Alyssa knows will be in her life forever! Noura is an AMAZING author and the wife of Groomsman, Peter.
Lauren Wiener
Bridesmaid
Lauren is the best hype-woman out there! She and Alyssa met in an internship at Manhattan Theatre Club (MTC) in 2019 at the beginning of Alyssa & Elvis's relationship. Lauren will say that she just wanted to be Alyssa's friend, but Alyssa definitely got the better deal, because Lauren is so wonderful, kind, talented and funny. Lauren loves the arts world, incredible classic authors like Jane Austen ,and romantic art.
Jessica Nosal
Bridesmaid
Jess and Alyssa have been great friends since freshman year at Fordham University in their Spanish class. They bonded over a Spanish conversation about their favorite foods, and Alyssa was baffled at the many things Jess did not like. Jess is an amazing artist, wears incredible boots that you will be jealous of and an all around amazing person to have in your life!
Alyssa Richard "Frasier"
Bridesmaid
Alyssa, or "Frasier" as Alyssa Garland calls her, has been a friend since 7th grade. Since they both had the same name, it became tradition to refer to eachother as their last names. It stuck even after Alyssa got married in 2021 and changed her last name to Richard. Alyssa is the go-to person with crafts, the biggest Swiftie out there, and a teacher in elementary school!
Carol Jeong
Bridesmaid
Last, but not least of the bridesmaids is the ray of sunshine herself, Carol! She and Alyssa have been friends since freshman year in the same theatre program at Fordham University (with Tal as well). She and Alyssa got along immediately and to this day is the brightest, funniest, sweetest person Alyssa knows! She is also a very talented actor and lighting designer to boot!
Jacob Kleinberg
Best Man
Jacob was initially just someone who lived on the same floor as Elvis freshman year at Brandeis. He would greet Elvis when he saw him in the hallway, and they became close friends soon after. Jacob is an extremely kind, funny, and musically talented guy. He also often tells amazing stories and wants to be a TV actor.
Gezim Bujaj
Best Man
Gezim is Elvis's cousin, and has always been one of his closest friends. Gezim comes off as easygoing and never takes things too seriously. He's very funny, but more importantly, he's a very supportive and generous friend. He's on his way to becoming a nurse!
Elton Dakaj
Groomsman
Elton is Elvis's older brother, and is everything you'd expect from an older brother. Like a lot of older brothers, when they were younger, he got a kick out of picking on Elvis. But he's always been an incredible mentor to Elvis, and Elvis wouldn't be where he is today if not for all of Elton's help.
Joseph Smajlaj
Groomsman
Joseph is also Elvis's cousin and has been in a close trio with Elvis and Gezim since they were young. Whether it was doing pro wrestling moves on each other or playing video games together, the trio always knew how to have fun. Joseph has always been a supportive friend to Elvis.
Cody Johnson
Groomsman
Cody is the husband of Alyssa's sister, Meghan. When Elvis first started dating Alyssa, Cody befriended him very quickly. He helped give Elvis a warm welcome into the family, and Elvis felt from the start that Cody was a very kind person. He and Meghan Johnson recently welcomed their child, Amelia, into the world and are doing an amazing job as new parents.
Joe DeFerrari
Groomsman
Joe DeFerrari is a close friend of Elvis. They met briefly during their sophomore year at Brandeis, but really grew as friends their junior and senior years. They were able to strengthen their friendship once Joe moved from Massachusetts to New York after college. Joe is incredibly generous, empathetic, intelligent, and humble.
Callan O'Shea
Groomsman
Callan is the husband of the bridesmaid Tal. Callan and Elvis became friends because their partners, Tal and Alyssa, knew each other from Fordham. Callan, like Tal, is incredibly kind and selfless. Elvis and Alyssa were able to celebrate Tal and Callan's amazing Paris Wedding last year!
Peter Costany
Groomsman
Peter and Elvis met through their mutual friend, Tal. Peter is the husband of Noura and is a very sweet friend. Like Alyssa with Noura, Elvis believes that his friendship with Peter will last a long time.
Julian Hartman
Groomsman
Julian is the roommate of Alyssa and Elvis. He first came into Alyssa's life as Jack's boyfriend, but as both Julian and Alyssa were reaching the end of separate leases with awful roommates, they solved their problems and teamed up as roommates! He is incredibly sweet, generous, and a true angel! We are grateful to call him our friend!
Stefan Insang
Groomsman
Stefan and Elvis became best friends in their sophomore year of high school, and have been friends since. Stefan is goofy, artistically talented, and a very genuine person. Elvis and Stefan's friendship has lasted a long time, and Elvis doesn't see it ending any time soon!
Geson Tejada
Groomsman
Geson is a former coworker of Elvis. They both worked as personal trainers at Crunch together. Geson is easygoing and is an all-around fun person to spend time with. He's also a great, supportive friend.
Geronimo Gomez
Groomsman
Geronimo is also a trainer Elvis worked with at Crunch. Geronimo has a good sense of humor, and a strong dedication to his wrestling craft. He dreams of joining the WWE one day!
Jack Bugbee
Officiant
Jack has been Alyssa's best friend since college at Fordham University. Jack is sarcastic, ridiculous, and someone who can make you feel at ease in any situation. He is an amazing person and Alyssa is grateful that he will be fulfilling their deal from years ago to officiate her wedding! It is sure to be a blast with him leading the ceremony. Jack is also the boyfriend of Groomsman, Julian.