Tara & Benjamin
Wedding Party
Amy Tidwell
Maid of Honor
Amy & Tara became fast friends upon moving to NYC after college. They quickly upgraded to roomies, hitting domestic partner status after living together for 7 years! Oh the stories they could tell. Amy has become a sister to Tara and an unofficial part of the Wessells clan. Fun Fact: Amy has chased and cheered on Tara at all 6 of her marathons to date. One would call her the MVF (Most Valuable Fan). Wedding Superlative: Most likely to win over all of the Aunts and Grandmas.
Andrew Maller
Best Man
Andrew is Ben's older brother & long time best friend. Fun fact, Ben was the best man at Andrew's wedding. Wedding Superlative: Most likely to dance like nobody is watching.
Gabriela West
Bridesmaid
Gaby and Tara met during a training program at their first post college big girl job. That's when their 20's really got going! From romping around the NYC streets for the next 10+ years to travelling the world and adventuring through their 30's, Gaby has brought so much joy to Tara's life. Fun Fact: Gaby is the incredible mama to two of Tara's favorite tiny humans. Wedding Superlative: Most likely to get to know you like no one ever has. Also, most likely to get you to stay up for just ONE more glass.
Matthew Baker
Groomsman
Matthew & Ben have been good friends since they were kids. They grew up playing just about every sport together. Most notably dominating the beach volleyball scene of North Lake Tahoe, Nevada. Wedding Superlative: Most likely to literally get to know everyone at the wedding.
Dayna Perillo
Bridesmaid
Dayna and Tara met simultaneously through two different groups of friends. It was obvious that destiny was trying to bring them together and thank goodness it did! After years of adventuring in NYC, they got the opportunity to move cross - country together trading in the best pizza in the world, for Dominos (Just kidding, it's always been Dominos!) As Ben would put it best, Dayna has a direct line to their funny bones and always keeps them laughing. Fun Fact: Dayna is a Karaoke connoisseur and made Tara sing her heart out her last week in NYC leading to her first case of laryngitis and the inability to speak to anyone before she left for Cali. Wedding Superlative: Most likely to find a microphone and break out into a rock or rap serenade. Rob, she see's you...
Rob Blamire
Groomsman
Rob is Ben's oldest buddy, starting their friendship when they were 5 years old. Rob & Ben are most famous for their rap group, Chains & Snow, which performed late night in Incline VIllage. Wedding Superlative: Most likely to know the words to every rap song that's played.
Caitlin D'Amato
Bridesmaid
Within their first few days at F.I.T., Tara and Cait decided to attend a Sunday afternoon rave in Central Park. They've been partying and dancing it up as best friends ever since. Fun Fact: Tara and Cait have travelled South America and Europe together. People thought they were on their honeymoon throughout. Turns out they just like romantic things! Wedding Superlative: Most likely to do a costume change and/or the most perfect impression of Celine Dion there ever was.
Casey Moore
Groomsman
Casey & Ben went to the University of San Diego together where they became friends. Fun fact, Casey and Ben have been to 4 different countries together (that they can remember). Wedding Superlative: Most likely to to start a dance party without a shirt on.
Brian Normandin
Flower Man
It's a long story but we have Brian, a dating app, a fateful bike bar crawl and a global pandemic to thank for our upcoming nuptials! Tara and Ben are lucky to have one of their favorite people right down the street! Wedding Superlative: Most likely to hit the sheets by 8pm. Too bad Tara and Ben won't let that happen!
Brian McCarthy
Groomsman
Brian & Ben became friends after college when they moved in together in San Diego. Brian & Ben both enjoy a a powder day on the ski hill & a shot of whiskey that accompanies it. Wedding Superlative: Most likely to clear the entire dance floor with his moves.
Michael Wessells
Officiant
Mikey is Tara's youngest brother and the most talented and skilled of the Wessells bunch. Tara and Mikey have grown very close over their years of living in NYC and Cali. Fun Fact: Like the evil big sister Tara can be, she once served Mikey multiple warm well tequila shots. It did not turn out well. He has still not fully recovered. Wedding Superlative: Most likely to do a jumping split on the dance floor while simultaneously interviewing you for his podcast.