Elizabeth & Richard
Wedding Party
Nicole Castro
Maid of Honor
Beth met Nicole (a.k.a NFC) while being members of their sorority Phi Sigma Sigma. Since then they have gotten closer especially during all the numerous road trips that they have taken together to Foley, AL to go eat at Lamberts, Whataburger trips, going to the Beach or to the river. Nicole will always be a Sweet Tea lover, Austrailian Cattle dog obsessed (her dog Callie), monogram/ camouflage wearing, honey butter chicken biscuit eating and a whiskey drinking kind of gal. She is also one of the most compassionate, determined, outspoken and caring person that Beth knows.
Kenny Zukas
Best Man
Rich met Kenny through mutual friends that they had in common during their time at North Shore High School on Long Island. They bonded and became closer of the years while working on cars, riding dirt bikes, going to car races and going to the shooting range. Kenny is the kind of guy you can call and rely on for good advice when you need it the most. He is kind, determined, loyal and an overall car enthusiast. Rich choose him to be his best man because he knows years down the line there will be more stories to recollect on.
Leah Altamore
Maid of Honor
Beth met Leah one afternoon during English class at Gaither High School their Sophomore year. Although they were friends they did not become close until the end of their Senior year right before graduating High School. That was when all the adventures to get 7/11 slurpees, random trips to the beach, go on a Target run or just lounging at the house relaxing with Indy (family dog) began. Leah is an Alpaca lover, pineapple crazed, small coffee shop enthusiast, future Airstream trailer owner, Live P.D. watcher; as well as the most determined, thoughtful, caring and outspoken individual that Beth knows.
Andy Whitaker
Groomsman
Andy has known Beth all of his life because he is her little brother. Rich met Andy at the very beginning of their relationship when he came to pick Beth up for their first date. Since then Rich and Andy have bonded over intellectual conversations (a.k.a. debates), Whitaker family gatherings, during a visit to Savannah, Georgia, and many nights of watching movies. Andy is a bright, kind and thoughtful person. He also loves to pick up any kind of conversation, go workout at the gym/ rock wall, a Taylor Swift listener and an avid news article reader. rich looks forward to calling him brother after the wedding.
Fran Adams
Bridesmaid
Beth met Fran their freshmen year at the University of West Florida together. They grew even closer when Beth joined their sorority Phi Sigma Sigma. Since then there have been many gatherings full of laughter, chipotle eating, movie watching, wine drinking and Disney talking. Fran is a Perry the Platypus lover, Vera Bradley carrying, 90's pop music singing and Cracker Barrel biscuit eating kind of person. She is also one of the most hilarious, caring, enthusiastic and determined person that Beth knows. Fran is also off the market as she is getting married to her man Jeremy Orrick in January 2019!
Josh Woolbright
Groomsman
Rich met Josh during their pledge time at the beginning of their college years with the fraternity Tau Kappa Epsilon ( which neither of them ended up joining). Since then they have had great times together, whether it was Friday night bbq's at Saint Leo, discussions over criminal justice situations, late night fishing trips, the summer trip up to the cabin and long nights of drinking beer and good conversations. Josh is helpful, passionate, caring, loyal and dedicated who enjoys a good crime show, the occasional beer and outdoors.
Elizabeth Whitaker
Bridesmaid
Beth met Elizabeth ( Yes there are two Elizabeth Whitaker's in this family) when Beth's older brother Charlie started dating her. Since then Charlie and Elizabeth have gotten married, which will make them sister-in-laws. Even though Elizabeth lives in Indiana they have still gotten close over the last couple years, whether it's playing Eurche or having a glass of wine/ cup of coffee together during a family visit. Elizabeth is a big rabbit lover, camping enthusiast, extreme Euchre player, Ohio State Buckeye fan ( Roll Tide Roll) and coupon queen. She is also the sweetest, most generous, caring and helpful person Beth knows.
Charlie Whitaker
Groomsman
Charlie has known Beth all her life due to the fact that he is her older brother. During the beginning of Rich and Beth's relationship was when Charlie first met Rich while he was visiting the Sunshine State. Rich and Charlie got to know each other while drinking whiskey on the back lanai, Christmas time at the Whitaker house as well as the infamous family kayak trip. Charlie is a kind, caring, and helpful individual. He is also willing to be an extra hand with any kind of project, a big car fanatic, car radio blasting, will always have your back kind of person. Rich looks forward to calling him brother after the wedding.
Chelsea DeCarlo
Bridesmaid
Beth met Chelsea a couple weeks after she and Rich started dating. Since then they have had multiple occasions with wine drinking, scary movie watching, random trips to Walmart, sporadic baking projects and many times just eating while laying on the couch watching cheesy Netflix shows. Chelsea is a cat lover, cooking and baking enthusiast ( she will feed anyone who visits her), hardcore poptart eater and diet coke drinker, hockey fan and wino. She is also one of the hardest workers, most realistic, outspoken and caring people that Beth knows.
Willie Kramer
Groomsman
Rich met Willie while they were both in resource room class during their 6th -grade year. Over the years Rich and Willie grew closer by their love for playing music together, friendly video game competitions during the middle of the night in Willie's basement, hanging out at friends houses and attending rock concerts. Willie is a reliable, artistic, generous and kind guy who loves music, video games, computers and adventures.