Amanda & Francis
Wedding Party
Ruby Anastacio
Maid of Honor
Ruby and Amanda met during their first year at The King’s College when they were roommates! Amanda is so thankful that Ruby was randomly assigned to her apartment in 2018. Ruby’s genuine personality allows her to show love and care to everyone she encounters. Throughout the four years of knowing each other, Amanda and Ruby have enjoyed cooking and sharing meals with one another. Ruby truly deserves every blessing that comes her way. To know Ruby is to love Ruby. Fun fact: Ruby was recently asked to tour with Maverick City as a member of their choir! In the fall, Ruby will be moving to Madrid to start her master’s program.
Ally D'Alia
Bridesmaid
Ally is the sister of the groom! Francis and Ally grew up together in Morristown, New Jersey. Ally is an amazingly talented personal chef in NJ. She enjoys working on her fitness, nutrition, and other yummy recipes. Ally is incredibly kind, thoughtful, and devoted. Fun Fact: Francis took Amanda to meet Ally on their FIRST DATE after the cruise. I guess Francis was confident in his new relationship with Amanda.
Tiffany Popson
Bridesmaid
Tiffany is Amanda’s beloved cousin! Amanda has looked up to Tiffany ever since she was a little girl. Tiffany lives in Hoboken with her husband Joe, their beautiful baby girl Maggie, and their adorable puppy Jet! Tiffany works for Tom James and sells custom clothing. Francis will be wearing a suit from Tom James for the wedding! Tiffany loves her sweet family, the theatre, and wine. Amanda is so thankful for all of Tiffany’s help while wedding planning. Fun Fact: Tiffany and her husband Joe were the first people on Amanda’s side of the family to meet Francis!
Rachel Freeman
Bridesmaid
Rachel and Amanda roomed together for all four years of college! That’s right, they have shared a bunk bed in a cute Brooklyn apartment for the past few years. Rachel is originally from South Carolina, and she loves to sing, write songs, and work with her journalism skills. To know Rachel is to love her outgoing, intelligent, and loving personality. She is truly a one-of-a-kind person that will always laugh with you. Rachel knows how to cook up some fire recipes in the kitchen. If you saw her on the street, you would want to compliment her outfit. Fun fact: If you desire to win her over as a friend or lover, watch A Christmas Kiss, New Girl, or Harry Potter with her!
Laura Sneed
Bridesmaid
Laura Sneed and Amanda Meadows decided to room together during their sophomore year at The King's College. They are a great roommate and best friend match. Laura and Amanda quickly realized that they both enjoy quality bagels, the outdoors, and a good margarita. Laura grew up in the beautiful state of North Carolina. She shows love and cares for everyone that she encounters! Fun Fact: Laura knows all things jewelry and how to make a mean breakfast sandwich.
Ally Huizenga
Bridesmaid
If you come across Ally, you will quickly discover that she is the funniest, most thoughtful, and joyful human to be around. Amanda is so blessed that she has grown close to Ally over the past few years. They met during Ally’s first year at King’s as they both ran several miles for a competitive race at their school. Ally likes to help Amanda with her Spanish-speaking skills. Fun Fact: Give Ally a pint of gluten-free/dairy-free ice cream, and she will be a happy camper!
Sydney Brown
Bridesmaid
Sydney has one of the most genuine personalities that you will ever encounter! She is incredibly talented in all areas of her life, such as modeling, dancing, and social media. Amanda and Sydney also met when Sydney transferred to King’s. They have shared many laughs throughout all of their adventures. Fun Fact: Sydney has to leave for another wedding that she is in at 2 am the day after Amanda and Francis’s wedding!
Brad Johnson
Best Man
Brad is Francis’s best man and high school wrestling teammate. Brad is happily married to Hannah Johnson, and they have two beautiful daughters – Gwendolyn and Olive. Fun Fact: Brad and Hannah got married on an Adriatic Cruise where Amanda and Francis met. Not so fun fact: Brad knows how to torture Francis whenever they tussle.
Allen Meadows
Groomsman
Allen is Amanda’s brother and Francis’s partner in crime. He enjoys traveling, trying familiar food, and always has a camera nearby. Fun Fact: Allen went to NYU for film and television production!
Chris Nardone
Groomsman
Chris Nardone is Francis’s college buddy and NYC night-crawler companion. He enjoys college basketball, the Mets, and spending time with family. He is recently engaged to Katie Murphy, and they both live in Manhattan. Fun Fact: Francis mistook Chris as a D1 College Basketball player at BC. Francis has since identified with the help of professionals that he is, indeed, nearsighted.
Steve Sheeckutz
Groomsman
Steve is also Francis’s college buddy and roommate with Chris Nardone throughout college and their early 20s. He’s dating Christine Smith, who Francis still swears he never met that one night in Meatpacking. Steve and Francis are both Yankee fans and never miss an opportunity to remind Chris. Fun Fact: Steve is a member of a boy band, and there is plenty of photographic evidence online.
Peter Klauck
Groomsman
Peter, “K-man," Klauck was Francis’s college roommate and "Tebow-ing" buddy. He is happily married to Kelli (Dr. Robertson), and they share a fur baby named Arlo. Fun Fact: Pete and Francis are the only two members of the entire wedding party to have completed a marathon.
Erik Thompson
Groomsman
Erik “I’m from Long Island” Thompson was also Francis’s college roommate at Boston College. Francis approached Erik’s now wife, Dr. Victoria Soal, at a college party. Francis was blindsided when he found out Erik and Tori had already been talking! Now Erik and Tori share a beautiful baby boy also named Jack. Fun Fact: Erik and his cousin Frank started the Club Society at Boston College. Frank never attended BC.
Chris Butterfield
Groomsman
Chris Butterfield is Francis’s XC buddy and Georgetown connection. His daily curiosity rivals Freud, and you probably have a mutual friend with Chris. He is happily married to Nicole Grunwell, and they share a handsome baby boy named Jack. Fun Fact: Chris met Nicole while working in Asia for three years, and Francis regrets never visiting.
Dylan King
Groomsman
Dylan is Francis’s kinder-kicks companion and Delby bro. Dylan and Francis also played baseball together… who would you guess hit a home run? This is certainly a question for Dylan. He’s now an actual cowboy living in Emigrant, Montana. Fun Fact: Dylan has known Francis longer than everyone at the wedding party.