Matron of Honor
We grew up four houses apart and Jackie is truly the sister I never had! From dance lessons, vacations, living in the midwest, to being engaged together, we have been so lucky to share life's memories together. Jackie has the kindest heart and will be on the dance floor for all Whitney Houston songs.
Maid of Honor
We met studying abroad in Italy and hit it off from the start. After traveling through Europe together (and a bit outside if anyone has seen the camel photos from Morocco) we quickly decided we needed to be roommates in Manhattan. Katie and I have had the time of our lives exploring the world together and we both know the best is yet to come!
Bridesmaid
Brittney and I met at our first "real jobs" at Macy's after college. Everyday hundreds of clothing samples found themselves at our desks. After endless late nights of tagging samples, Brittney suggested we get $5 lychee martinis and the rest was history. We were quickly best friends, enjoying happy hours & NYC adventures together. We got to really cement our forever friendship with some permanent souvenirs we got while in Jamaica!
Bridesmaid
We both grew up in Hanover and we all know the rule, if your friends accept your awkward middle school years, that you will be friends for life. Erin was also part of the NYC crew and we had countless sleepovers while exploring all the night life the city had to offer. If I mispronounce a word during my vows, fear not, Erin will help translate to everyone what I actually meant! I know if ever need help with anything, Erin is there for her friends in a heartbeat.
Bridesmaid
Julie and I met in Paris during a 3 week immersion class for college. When we were at a gallery opening and found one another hovering over the free champagne, the rest was history! Julie's heart and personality is larger than life and her dance moves will be sure to standout at the wedding. If you hear anyone that sounds like Fran Drescher you'll have found Julie!
Bridesmaid
We grew up together and I can say we have come a long way from dying our hair with a box of color for $10. Poopsie keeps all of us blonde and beautiful and we should have known this was her fate as she was the friend who could always do our hair and make up (although thankfully our "styles" have changed). Poopsie is the sweetest and most loyal friend you could have. She manages to always find time to show her love to her friends all while raising a 1 year old!
Bridesmaid
Kristen and Jackie (matron of honor) went to college together and as soon as Kristen moved to Hoboken we were soon best friends too. We solidified our friendship by losing every single kickball we played, but that's okay we were the life of the kickball field! After gallivanting through NYC together we expanded our adventures to New Orleans, Miami, Austin and more. Kristen never misses a "beat" as her and Jackie were dance team buddies at Lehigh and you will find us on the dance floor all night long.
Bridesmaid
Lo was the first friend in Minneapolis I made. After going to brunch together we knew that two "Lo's" are better than one! Though we butt heads over who the original "Lo" is one thing we would agree on is that our karaoke skills are unparalleled. After working at Target together we both now get to visit each other to where life has taken us. Lo is truly one of the kindest and most genuine humans on this Earth. To share a name with her is my honor!
Reader
Caitlin has known me the longest of any East coast friend! From being girl scouts together Caitlin is one of the rare humans who witnessed me "camping". Now we get to enjoy our adult years together and life just keeps getting better! Caitlin is always the hostess with the mostess and throws the best house parties. She's a friend to me that I can call anytime for anything and I know we will always be there for one another.
Best Man
My older brother, he’s been taller and tanner than me my whole life, but we share almost everything else in common. He is the best man in all senses of the phrase. I tried to copy him when we were younger, apparently I still do. We both live by a beach and are overly proud of our frozen pizzas. Just make sure you always apply enough cheese to your favorite pie, if he’s nearby he may ask you to apply the cheese again.
Groomsman
My nephew, a person I am more proud of each day after the next. He certainly has the most entertaining stories in the building as a current student and fraternity member at Lehigh University. His energy has been a wave of positivity from day one. I have never seen him dance though, so this will be good. I promise to have an awkward handshake waiting for him when the night gets funky, and hope others will have one for him too ✋👊🙏
Groomsman
From elementary school to today, I just can’t seem to get rid of this guy! Even as we’ve moved from city to city, we always find time to reconnect. Growing up in a Greek family, traditions have always been a part of his life. I'm so thankful we've now created traditions of our own that I look forward to every year. Niko is not only a best friend, he’s a rock of a human, a smooth freestyler, and he's just there. Seriously, I’m certain he’ll be at the wedding.
Groomsman
A guitarist turned drummer, turned lifelong friend. Currently he lives in Philly, the city where Lauren and I met, all thanks to his wife Jess’s introduction. Living in a VERY well air-conditioned apartment together created the coolest memories of my life. Our friendship is truly a never-ending slam dunk show, the neighbors all agree. Watch out for his beard though, it gets long and may be a tripping hazard down the aisle.
Groomsman
If you get a chance to meet Scott, you probably just became a better person. He cares so much about people, they actually pay him as a therapist to do it. Now that I think about it, where did all my Venmo money go? I can honestly say we met by a blind date in the same way I met Lauren. The only difference, neither of us went in for a kiss. He is a hugger though so watch out, and don’t talk to him too long or you may leave with a bill.
Groomsman
Don’t be fooled by his impressive engineering title, he is not boring at all. We met through music, sharing jam sessions that led to so many more harmonious moments together. We even managed to live in an apartment that had no front wall. From an engineering and band practice perspective, I’m not sure that was our best look. It will be a GREAT look though having him as part of this special day, not everyone can pull off a mustache.
Groomsman
An extreme sports product venture turned into a friendship that superseded any fame or fortune I could imagine; not that we didn’t try to get those too. No matter what he takes on, his presence is all that’s needed to make others feel like they can achieve anything. He is so humble that we would actually practice bragging on long car rides. I think he may have gotten too good at it. Pump the breaks John, and don’t forget where we came from ... an ivy league education.
Groomsman
I didn’t realize how truly lucky I was to meet Ken. It happened in one swift moment when he joined our grad school thesis team, which became affectionately known as Team Extreme. Ken lives in NYC, which is what I tell myself when he always looks cooler than me. His extreme good looks are just the start. Every bone in his body is genuine and kind, you'll see. This is beginning to sound like a love letter to Ken! Lauren please don't get jealous, but be careful. He’s smooth like that.
Usher
Lauren’s brother, someone that made me feel like family from the start. When meeting Lance for the first time, his inquisitive and genuine character stood out the most. Talking to him is as easy as talking to Lauren, with an added bonus of comedy movie quotes, that will never get old! I am honored to have Lance be a part of this special day, and to have the pleasure of becoming Ben Uncle to Lance and Amy's spectacular kids.