Amy & Zach

Wedding Party

Christine Keeling

Matron of Honor

Hey Partner! Christine & I first met at St. Andrew’s in middle school, where our most pressing extracurricular activity was talking about boys in the parking lot (I was deeply impressed that Christine actually conversed with them). The “Clifton Gals” bonded over SYA basketball — the beginning of our love of fitness and, eventually, the infamous Sag Harbor Triathlon of 2019, where we almost lost her. After college, we took our talents to Arlington, gallivanting through all the local hotspots and experimenting with highly scientific “power stances” at Don Tito’s in a bold attempt to get the Washington Capitals to notice us post–Stanley Cup. In 2016, we leveled up to New York City. There, we came into our own at “Switch,” our favorite underground workout studio with a live DJ, and perfected the art of all-day brunch with our gal-pal Alice. Our weekends were filled with Montauk trips, Yankees games, Boogie Wit Da Hoodie at MSG, boats, Brick (RIP), dramatic Titanic-style “is anyone out there?” moments, and the occasional girls’ trip somewhere warm in pursuit of a questionable tan. During COVID, we traded Montauk for San Diego and embraced our “mature and sophisticated adult” era in Pacific Beach — which somehow still included PB Shore Club. After SD, I moved to Austin, where Christine came for a “casual month”… and met her now-husband, Frankie. Fast forward to today — Christine and I both work at Salesforce, proudly slinging CRM to nonprofits and manufacturing customers alike.

Alice Riley-Ryan

Maid of Honor

Alice is my fellow triathlete and the legendary third leg of the tripod. We met through Christine at a PopSugar event in NYC over a decade ago — a very on-brand New York day that included working out with Kayla Itsines, listening to Kate Hudson and Erin Foster speak, and later that night attending the infamous “Tom Prom” at iconic Amity Hall. We soon became neighbors on 16th Street in Chelsea, which cemented our friendship through countless wine nights, Yankees games, and dinners where Alice cooked and I “supervised” from a barstool. Over the years, we’ve hosted elite Lizzo dance parties (guest list: the Fairfax Gals only), relocated to Pacific Beach during COVID and are not to be underestimated behind the wheel of a boat. After COVID, Alice relocated to Denver, which led to more epic adventures in Colorado including but not limited to Rufus Du Sol at Red Rocks, Soul Cycle Classes, Breweries and our personal favorite, Brunch. Alice is equal parts adventurous, dependable, and fun — and I’m beyond lucky to have her standing by my side.

Lindsey Gay

Bridesmaid

What can I say about Lindsey Gay? We met in first grade at St. Andrew’s, making her one of my oldest—and probably my very oldest—friends. Lindsey has always been someone who makes me laugh until it hurts. I think of endless sleepovers stocked with Doritos (her favorite), jumping on the couch singing “The Boy Is Mine,” seeing Titanic because it was “educational,” soccer practices, and matching Adidas tracksuits with the perfect Skechers. And, of course, the start of my favorite tradition: Girls’ annual Wine Night. Heartbreakingly, Lindsey moved out of NYC the weekend after I moved in—*ironically to my apartment in Arlington, VA- but not before one final legendary night, when she introduced me to her favorite game, MOD, which went on to provide us years of endless entertainment. Linds, your mom always said, “When it happens, it’s going to happen so fast.” And look at us now.

Jill Petrone

Bridesmaid

To know Jill is to love her. We met in my first months at Google back in 2016. I was the only girl on the team and about ten years younger than everyone else—and in walked Jill, our Marketing lead, a total ray of sunshine. Warm, funny, and magnetic, it’s no wonder everyone adores her. We became fast friends, and when she said, “You should move to Austin,” I did. 2021 was a blur of binge-watching, cooking, obsessing over workouts, boat days on Lake Travis, crawfish boils… and the infamous Snow Storm, where, we almost lost Jill. Jill can make me laugh until it hurts, push me to be better, and somehow make every adventure unforgettable.

Kelly Lawlor

Bridesmaid

The Lawless Lawlor. Kelly and I met in Austin and became fast friends almost instantly. From carefree boat days before kids to the slightly more chaotic—but no less fun—post-kid adventures, she has been a constant source of laughter, support, and good vibes. Kelly is the kind of friend who can make any day brighter and who always knows how to make a situation fun. Whether we’re swapping stories, watching Chris Brown Videos all night, sharing a glass of wine or in our case, a bottle of Caymus after a night of Margs, she’s been an incredible friend, confidant, and partner-in-crime through it all.

Colleen Gleason

Bridesmaid

Colleen and met when we were 10 and grew up across the street from each other—the moment the stoop kids were officially born. We spent hours on that stoop, gossiping about everything and nothing- unless, of course, we were holed up in the den on AIM, obvi. After college, we became roommates in Arlington, VA, which officially kicked off what I like to call the Greenbrier, Housewives, Don Tito’s, Pure Barre and Orange Theory Era. Through it all, Colleen has been a partner in crime, a constant source of laughter, and proof that life is better when you share it with someone who gets all your jokes #Standingwithanarmy

Courtney Thorne

Bridesmaid

Courtney and I met thanks to the Firths, who graciously invited a girl Zach had been dating for just a few months on a family trip to Alaska—and, look at us now. It really worked out for us. Thanks, guys! From that unexpected beginning to becoming partners-in-snackery, our bond has only grown. I’m so excited to finally have a sister and incredibly grateful to have Courtney by my side.

Katie Bennett

Bridesmaid

Katie and I met playing soccer in the 8th grade (!!), A fellow Little Rocky Run Gal (along with Colleen.) 15 years later we found ourselves as roommates in NYC. Our Chelsea girl era was filled with all-day brunches, late-night gossip about this new boy, Sebastian, who lived down the block, and plenty of galavanting with our friend Emily — a fellow Chelsea gal. (Spoiler alert: she married that cute Brit down the street and is now a mom of three!) Through every phase, Katie has been one of the kindest constants in my life. She’s always there to listen, to offer thoughtful advice, and to make me laugh when I need it most. I’m so excited to have her standing by my side.