Amanda & Mike
Wedding Party
Rachel Foti
Matron of Honor
Rachel is Amanda’s younger sister, but they were often accused of being twins when they were younger due to their mother’s affinity for matching outfits. After many years of sisterly fighting, Rachel & Amanda became thick as thieves while attending the University of Arkansas together and fulfilling their mother’s dream of having more Razorbacks in the family.
Johnny Bylen
Best Man
Johnny and Mike first met in the 90s at a party and neither of them remembers it... That's because they are cousins and one was a toddler and the other was an infant. As family, they had no choice but to spend a lot of time together. The amount of time spent together was actually a pretty remarkable feat considering one grew up in San Diego and the other in Alexandria. Fortunately, at an early age, they realized a mutual admiration for each other and despite countless mischief, they only have one reported encounter with the law.
Jaclyn Kilani
Matron of Honor
Jaclyn is Amanda’s older and much cooler sister who lives in Medellín, Colombia. Growing up, Amanda would do anything to impress Jaclyn and therefore she became Jaclyn’s “favorite sister”. She taught Amanda how to salsa dance, make guacamole, and how to successfully sneak out of the house. The best role model a girl could ask for!
Gideon Dodge
Groomsman
Gideon and Mike first met while living together in the same dorm freshman year of high school at Saint James. They quickly became allies in the Hunger Games-esque setting that is a dorm of 14 year old boys. The two have remained close friends for nearly 20 years, even moving into a post-college frat house together in Arlington, Virginia before Gideon had to go on the lam for an unpaid tab at Rocklands BBQ on Washington Blvd.
Emily Siegel
Bridesmaid
Emily is Amanda’s future sister-in-law and also Winnie’s favorite veterinarian. Amanda and Emily share a love for brunch, Virginia wineries, and themed dinner parties! Emily helped pick out Amanda’s engagement ring AND hand selected her wedding dress. It’s safe to say, Amanda is overjoyed to be getting another sister! Emily has an infectious smile and if you want to see her face light up, all you have to do is mention Disney World!
Nik Holtz
Groomsman
Nik and Mike's first interaction is one of differing accounts. One version of the story is that a clothes-less Nik Holtz berated a fully-clothed and confused fellow high school freshman football player about his "tardiness for practice and the effect that had on the rest of the team's conditioning exercises that day". It was an awkward encounter, but it laid the foundation for a blunt and honest friendship that has only strengthened over the years.
Ellie Jolly
Bridesmaid
Ellie and Amanda have been best friends since middle school, where they both received their one and only detention together for talking to high school boys in the hallway. Amanda has very few memories from high school that don’t include Ellie and there is no one who knows her better. From spring break in Panama to New Year’s Eve in London, their friendship knows no bounds.
Peter Wann
Groomsman
Peter and Mike met at age five when both of their families moved into houses two doors down from each other. After nearly thirty years of friendship, neither has said a nice thing about the other until now, "Peter is a really good guy and I am proud to call him one of my best friends, and while he is many things, none of those things are more obvious to me than loyal." said Mike, while being put in a headlock by Peter and being forced to say something nice.
Cassidy Towriss
Bridesmaid
Cassidy & Amanda met their freshman year of college at the University of Arkansas after both pledging Kappa Kappa Gamma. They bonded over their shared love for meaningful conversations which led to a friendship stronger than the margaritas at their favorite Mexican restaurants! We love Cassidy for her huge heart, sassy personality, and ability to make the most out of any situation!
Bobby Wilson
Groomsman
If his position on this alphabetical list is any indication, nice guys do finish last. Without a doubt the nicest of Mike's friends, Bobby rarely has a cross word to say about anyone except Mark Sanchez. The two met at Saint James freshman year of high school and have been having a good time ever since.
Luna Kilani
Junior Bridesmaid
Luna is Amanda's niece and a fellow Harry Potter aficionado. At 10 years old, Luna is too old to be a flower girl and too young for the bachelorette party, but she is sure to be showing off her Colombian dance moves on the dance floor.
Noah Kilani
Junior Groomsman
Noah is Amanda's one and only nephew. When Noah isn't practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu, he is building worlds in Minecraft. Four years ago, Noah failed in his duties as Ring Bearer in Rachel's wedding, so this is his opportunity to redeem himself.