Alyssa & Kyle
Wedding Party
Maggie Livingston
Matron of Honor
Not only is Maggie the perfect match for Alyssa's brother Evan, Maggie has also become one of her sweetest friends. From holiday dinners and family game nights, to weekend getaways, movie marathons, and shopping sprees, Maggie has become an integral part of Alyssa's life. She can always count on Maggie for pre-dinner ab workouts followed by extra servings of dessert. Alyssa has been thrilled to be able to call Maggie her sister.
Anna Sabol
Bridesmaid
Truly representative of their friendship and love for travel, Anna and Alyssa first met in the airport on the way to Europe. Their semester as roommates in Luxembourg kickstarted their travel bug which continued into adulthood as they've explored Australia, New Zealand, and Greece with one another. Anna also shares Alyssa's love for fine dining and unique vegetarian cuisine. Whether Anna was living across the world or just a short drive away, Alyssa has deeply valued her friendship with Anna.
Alex Sweeney
Bridesmaid
Alpha Kappa Psi, a business fraternity at Miami, is what brought Alex and Alyssa together. After the two reconnected after graduation, they spontaneously booked a trip to Portugal where they toured the countryside of Terceira, Azores and galivanted through the city of Lisbon, enjoying the finest coffee and lively markets. When it comes to home décor, Alex is Alyssa's go-to as she has a true knack for design. Alex has always been just a phone call away when Alyssa needs counsel or advice.
Mallory Mark
Bridesmaid
Through the awkward stages of middle school and into high school, Mallory and Alyssa became close friends. The two have had nearly 20 year friendship and even though their visits are few and far between, when they get together it's as if no time has passed. Some of Alyssa's favorite memories with Mallory have been their many road trips, sharing their high school graduation party, and being a part of Mallory's beautiful wedding day. Alyssa can always count on Mallory to put a smile on her face with her laughter and great sense of humor.
Taylor Aquino
Bridesmaid
Taylor and Alyssa both signed up for random roommates at the start of their freshman year at Miami University. Fortunately for them, the two hit it off from the beginning. The close quarters of a college dorm room brought the two from strangers to best besties (as they often call each other) very quickly. Taylor and Alyssa could be found out with friends for a night on the town or pulling an all-nighter at "Club King", the school library. Kyle will have a run for his money replacing Alyssa's first roommate.
Jordan Crow
Bridesmaid
Jordan and Alyssa can thank Speedway for introducing them as they both served as leaders for the corporate Employee Engagement Committee. In addition to their shared love of event planning, they also enjoyed playing on the sand volleyball team together and they love a good themed party. Jordan is also one of the few friends that knew both Kyle and Alyssa when they first started dating. She played an important role in the progression of the couples’ relationship.
Kevin Noreen
Best Man
As the older brother to Kyle, Kevin has always been a close part of Kyle's life. Growing up, the two brothers spent most of their time playing basketball together. They could often be found shooting hoops at the local Lifetime Fitness until 1am. One of Kyle's favorite moments with Kevin was when their college basketball teams competed and the two played against each other. Outside of basketball, Kevin and Kyle love quoting their favorites movies and share many inside jokes.
Zach Hillis
Groomsman
Kyle's older brother Kevin introduced Zach and Kyle before their orientation at WVU. Zach and Kyle played on the intramural basketball team together and often opened up the gym with their 6am workouts. When companies were recruiting on campus, they wouldn't turn down an "info session" after class, as they loved to stop by for a free meal. Zach and Kyle were roommates in the study abroad trip to Europe, where they happened into a basketball game with the French locals, a trip highlight. The two remained close after graduation with many weekend trips and post-work phone conversations.
Brian Stockdale
Groomsman
Brian and Kyle started the Master's program at West Virginia University the same year. Brian asked Kyle to play basketball at the rec center and they've been friends ever since. Brian is the main organizer of the "conference calls" with all of their WVU buddies so everyone stays well-connected, even with the long-distance between them. In November, Kyle will be a groomsmen in Brian's wedding and he's glad Brian is returning the favor as one of his own groomsmen.
Ellis Roper
Groomsman
Ellis and Kyle got to know each other through basketball at WVU. Ellis was the self-proclaimed intramural coach and always gave the team a good pep-talk before the games. Ellis and Kyle were often in group projects together for school and Ellis was the designated presenter as he rocked the crowd with his public speaking. Ellis and Kyle share a mutual appreciation for health, fitness, and the classic Popeyes chicken sandwich.
CJ Justice
Groomsman
CJ was one of the first people Kyle met when he started his new job at Speedway. CJ invited Kyle to a high school basketball game and from there, the two began doing many activities with one another. CJ and Kyle would spend week nights hanging out at Panera, weekends going on long runs through the trails, and shooting hoops around the area. What Kyle appreciates most about CJ is their ability to have deep conversations about real life.
Evan Livingston
Groomsman
Evan is Alyssa's younger brother and Kyle's soon to be Brother-In-Law. Evan and Kyle had their first in-person meeting during the holiday season of 2019, though Alyssa had talked about each of them long before then. They both enjoy playing basketball and have played together at open gyms. The basketball court in Evan's parent's backyard is also often occupied with the two for a quick after-dinner game or round of HORSE. Family dinners over the summer gave Evan and Kyle plenty of quality time to hangout.