Wedding Party

Zoe Smolen

Bride

How did you meet the groom? He messaged me twice on OKCupid and I finally said yes to a date. Our first date was at Grey Dog on Mulberry. What’s your favorite memory of the groom? Too many to pick. Describe him in 3 words: Goofball, loving, inquisitive Which one (the bride or groom) would you trust to get you off a desert island? Honestly, I don't think we could do it without each other. What’s your coffee order? Something sugary (but sugar free) and with almond milk.

Alexander Kelso

Groom

How did you meet the bride? Online What’s your favorite memory of the bride? Her smiles on our first date. Describe her in 3 words Strong. Loving. Supportive. Which one (the bride or groom) would you trust to get you off a desert island? Bride What’s your coffee order? Triple Cortado with half and half

Kristyn Crouse

Maid of Honor

How did you meet the bride? Zoe and I went to college together. We bonded during a conference and were inseparable from that day on. I was the Biden to her Obama. What’s your favorite memory of the bride? Conferences, SoulCycle, brunches at the tort, Thai food, animal videos, talking about boys, watching her blossom into this badass NYC boss woman who is constantly exploring, learning, and bettering herself and others. She is true magic! Describe them in 3 words Brave, student-focused, hella-smart (totes still three words, right?!) Which one (the bride or groom) would you trust to get you off a desert island? Why would we need to get off! Let’s just set up shop and drink coconut water! What’s your coffee order? Grande blonde roast in a venti cup - with soy creamer filled to the top

Michael Brunner

Best Man

How did you meet the groom? I attended some CSF meetings at Fordham and eventually we started talking and bonded over movies and anime. What’s your favorite memory of the groom? Probably the last night when we were roommates before Alex moved out and we watched Seven Samurai together. He had it on DVD and we decided it would be nice to watch together. It was a great viewing experience and bittersweet. Describe them in 3 words: Passionate, intelligent, adventurous Which one (the bride or groom) would you trust to get you off a desert island? Zoe would be the best one to plan it. Kelso and I can do the hard labor and argue about movies or something What’s your coffee order? None! Never really got into drinking coffee

Rachel Hawkinson

Bridesmaid

How did you meet the bride? Zoe was part of the team interviewing me for my first real job! What’s your favorite memory of the bride? I took Alex and Zoe to IKEA the day they moved into their apartment. They bought a ton of furniture, and the flat packs wouldn't fit in my tiny car, so we unpacked everything and Tetris-ed it in. Parking is tough in Queens... Zoe and I later rolled a round table top on its edge down their block at midnight to their apartment! Describe them in 3 words Zesty. Outstanding. Effervescent. Which one (the bride or groom) would you trust to get you off a desert island? I mean, I'd leave Staten Island for them both any day. What’s your coffee order? Dunkin iced w cream one sugar

Delfin Ganapin III

Groomsman

How did you meet the groom? Geeking out over our shared love of nerdy things at CSF What's your favorite memory of the groom? Late night board game sessions, heading into the city for comics, and those long talks over whiskey and beer. Describe him in 3 words: Clever, fun, lovable Which one (the bride or groom) would you trust to get you off a desert island? Alex. If D&D is any indication, he'd come up with a plan that's just crazy enough to work. Or at least it would entertaining. What's your coffee order? Large coffee with cream and sugar.

Lauren Kelso

Bridesmaid

How did you meet the bride? When she walked into my house for Alex and Zoe's first Thanksgiving What’s your favorite memory of the bride? When she didn't run away from Alex after her Thanksgiving with our family. Describe them in 3 words : Loving, honest & kerfluflleless Which one (the bride or groom) would you trust to get you off a desert island? Neither lol :) What’s your coffee order? Iced with coconut milk

Domenic Consoli

Groomsman

How did you meet the groom? I met Alex after I moved to Lancaster. We lived next to each other and our families got together to meet, and we've been friends since! What’s your favorite memory of the groom? All of our nerd talks. Comics, movies, and books! Describe him in three words: Funny, Smart and Energetic Which one (bride or groom) wold you trust to get you off a desert island? Alex would definitely have a plan to get us off the island...or make us coffee while we discuss how Batman would get off the island. What’s your coffee order? Hot, no cream, and no sugar.

Olivia Mesco

Bridesmaid

How did you meet the bride? I met the bride when I was five years old. I remember we became fast friends and made fun of all the boys in our class. What’s your favorite memory of the bride? My favorite memory is all of our amazing renditions of the Spice Girls (Zoe loved Ginger Spice, I couldn't decide between Baby Spice and Posh Spice), HIM (from PPG), and Zoe and her dad traumatizing me by placing an evil-looking doll on my front porch in the middle of the night. Describe them in 3 words Stylish, compassionate, lovely Which one (the bride or groom) would you trust to get you off a desert island? Zoe, definitely. Sorry Alex. If the only way to get off the island was to answer Star Wars trivia then I'd choose Alex. What’s your coffee order? Grande iced mango black tea lemonade

Matthew Windels

Groomsman

How did you meet the groom? Through friends at Fordham, then we re-met a couple of times, and the rest is history What’s your favorite memory of the groom? Countless D&D sessions, movie viewings, and a love of all that is good and nerdy together! Describe him in three words: Loyal, Generous, Caring (GOAT if I can have a fourth!) Which one (bride or groom) wold you trust to get you off a desert island? Bride for max sensibility, groom for a grandiose A-Team style rescue. What’s your coffee order? A large iced mocha with milk and a dash of sugar.

Alexandra Gurwell

Passage Reader

James Kompf

Passage Reader