Amanda & James
Wedding Party
Anthony Callegari
Best Man
Anthony and James go all the way back to pre-school in Guilford, CT, circa 1994. They spent many afternoons playing whiffle ball, laser tag, knee-baseball, spending all day at the movies, or playing video games on Dreamcast or XBox. James and Anthony bonded heavily over their love for baseball. Anthony a Yankees fan. James an Orioles fan. They even got to play on the same team during Fall Ball one year. Anthony currently lives in Coventry, CTwith his beautiful family; wife, Brie, son, Luca, and their Golden Doodle, Brady.
Mailee Bui
Maid of Honor
Mailee was Amanda's first best friend, her favorite doll to play with as a toddler, and homemade music video co-star. They begrudgingly "shared" a bedroom growing up and they've got the scars to prove it. Amanda and Mailee share many memories traveling both with Mom and Dad, and on their own as they got older. They've been to more pop-punk concerts than they can count, explored many cities together, and shared many heated discussions over their mutual disdain for the patriarchy (usually over a Taylor Swift song). Mailee currently resides in Grantham, NH with her golden boy, Ollie.
Andrew Mudie
Groomsman
Andrew and James have come a long way from the childhood fights and sibling rivalry while sharing a bedroom. Eventually, James got his own room and slowly they started to realize they actually had a lot in common; from their love of baseball (particularly Cal Ripken, Jr., and the Baltimore Orioles), and Star Wars, to the outdoors, and singing along to Les Miserablés after a few Manhattans. Andrew lives in Lititz, PA with his wife, Gina, and their two dogs, Whisky and Enzo.
Emily Higgins
Bridesmaid
Amanda and Emily officially met in 2008 and it was an instant connection. They spent the entirety of their high school careers singing together and bonding over their shared experience of growing up dancers (Emily has remained so to this day). Over the years, adulthood has pulled them in multiple directions, but they always found a way to keep their friendship alive. Emily currently lives in Cornish, NH with her boyfriend Rich and their cats, Rafiki and Kumahri.
Christopher Mudie
Groomsman
James gained two new siblings (and roommates) in July 1991, one of the new arrivals to the family was Christopher. Even though he was competition, James also saw a new friend and a partner in crime. They spent many hours together in front of the TV watching 'Star Wars', 'Indiana Jones', 'Terminator', and 'The Patriot'; as well as going on bike rides, or running around outside playing any variation of "Cops & Robbers" and "Lightsabers". Today, James and Christopher share a love for the outdoors, traveling, drinking whisky, and singing along to 'Les Miserables' and 'Hamilton'. After the pandemic shut down the theater and touring industry, Christopher is back traveling the world with Cirque Du Soleil's "Crystal" as Assistand Head of Lighting.
Elizabeth Mudie
Bridesmaid
The first time Amanda and Elizabeth spent a significant amount of time together, they ended the night singing along to Les Mis after a few drinks and they knew they were fated to do so forever. Over the last few years, they've bonded over their mutual love for musicals (and Taylor Swift), appreciation for good food (particularly cheese), and giving James a hard time. Elizabeth is such a great Aunt to James and Amanda's dogs and they hope to have another puppy cousin one of these days! Our monthly (we try) weekend visits between NH and Boston have become a wonderful tradition, Amanda is always stoked for any excuse to put together a cheese board. Elizabeth currently lives in Boston, MA.
Will McBratney
Groomsman
Will and James initially met when James was a sophomore in high school catching rides home from school with his older brother, Chase. It wasn't until after high school James and Will became close friends, bonding over an interest in fast cars and driving fast, photography, traveling, kayaking, hiking, and camping. They spent a lot of time paddling the James River and camping its banks, almost always with our other good friend, John; including participating in the week-long, James River Batteau Festival in '09, '10, '11, '14, '15, and '16. Will lives in Delray Beach, FL with his girlfriend, Cecilia, and their dog, Iris.
Kara Hemenway
Bridesmaid
Kara and Amanda originally met in high school, but never really spent much time together. Flash forward to 2014, Amanda found out that Kara would be attending Lasell College too, and together with their friend JR (the brains and muscles of the operation), built an a capella group from the ground up. Ever since, they've been one another's lifelines through work troubles, family troubles, and dog mom troubles. They even took a road trip to Toronto just to see the Jonas Brothers' reunion tour (got some weird looks from customs for that one). Kara lives in Lebanon, NH with her boyfriend, Corey, and their dogs Bristol and Maisy.
John Allen
Groomsman
Shortly after moving to Lynchburg, VA in 2004, I was hanging out in his new neighborhood when I met John while walking his dog, Chessie. We started hanging out almost immediately after exploring the woods around John's house, mountain biking and playing disc golf at Peaks View Park. As we got older they started to do more camping, canoeing/kayaking, and hiking, often along with their friend Will. John and I also participated in the James River Batteau Festival in '09, '10, '11, '14, '15, and '16. John is living in Lynchburg, VA with his girlfriend, Kellie, and their dogs, Nella and Charlie.
Kristen Zakrzewski
Bridesmaid
Kristen and Amanda have been like sisters since freshman year of college. They met outside of Kristen's dorm room when Kristen, a "social butterfly" if you will, came up to Amanda, a "social wallflower", and just started up a conversation. They were inseparable after that, going on to room together (along with Allison and Kelly) each year thereafter. Some of Amanda's favorite memories from her college days involve the sunny days when it was warm enough to roll down the windows. All of the roommates would pile into a car, grab some Starbucks, and drive around listening to music and laughing for hours. Kristen currently lives with her golden doodle, Misha, in Meriden, CT.
Dillon Simpson
Groomsman
Dillon was one of the first friends I made after moving to New London, NH in 2013. We met after I got a kitchen job at Nonni's, where Dillon was already working. We eventually both moved on to work together again at Peter Christian's Tavern. Not only have we worked together, but we've spent time living together as well. Our favorite to spot to hike and camp locally is Bog Mountain, where we have camped out on the summit for meteor showers, and a lunar eclipse. Dillon lives in New London, NH and has two sons, Lane and Ayer.
Allison Kowalski
Bridesmaid
Allison and Amanda were roommates for all four years of college and were practically inseparable. Amanda even spent Easter with Allison and her family one year. They sure kept each other on their toes, and Allison could always be counted on to eat Amanda's leftovers that she would never touch. They were there for every heartbreak, every milestone, and every crazy drunken adventure. Now whenever they get together, it's like time never passed and yet there's so much to catch up on. Allison is also currently planning her own wedding to college her sweetheart, Joey. They live in Norwalk, CT.
Eamon Goodwin
Groomsman
Eamon and I met while working together at Harpoon in 2017. It was love at first sight. Amanda understands the agreement. With our similar subtle and dirty sense of humor, and our love for the outdoors, we got along instantly. Eamon and I started backpacking and canoe camping lesser known areas of Vermont and New Hampshire. Through these camping trips we have found out a lot about ourselves and each other. Eamon is currently living in DeKalb Junction, NY with his girlfriend, Randi, and dog, Fern.
Kelly Cignarale
Bridesmaid
Kelly was one of the first friends Amanda made in college outside of roommates. They shared a freshman seminar, and they bonded over how ridiculous that class was, but also took advantage of class time getting to know one another. Throughout those four years, Kelly and Amanda bonded over their mutual love for emo punk music and their curiosity about the meaning of life. They'd stay up late talking about anything and everything. After graduating, they went on a trip to Costa Rica together where they enjoyed the beach and some real good tropical cocktails. Kelly currently lives in Clover, SC.