Nichole & Hank
Wedding Party
Brandi Lopes
Maid of Honor
This girl has been by my side for over 15 years, and while most of it has been spent long distance, our friendship continues to grow and thrive. We have been there for each other through lots of ups and downs, and big life moments, and I can't wait to continue to do life with you by my side. Cheers to my bestie, my Rachel for life. Let's do this thing!
Mathew Spear
Best Man
I met Spears while attending Johnson and Wales University. We became fast friends while working together at our favorite bar in Charlotte: Tilt.
Katie Williams
Bridesmaid
It’s generally frowned upon when managers are friends with their staff, but glad that wasn’t the case when we met! I think that means our friendship is meant to last. And while I miss pretty much everything about DC, I have to say our many adventures and of course, our Mi Vida margarita happy hours are among the very top of my list. We had a lot of *interesting* experiences, and I can't wait to keep adding to our list of memories!
Angel Barreto
Groomsman
Angel and I became friends back in high school after having multiple classes together and realizing that we shared a number of common interests, including food. Coincidentally, we both became chefs!
Taylor Ruby
Bridesmaid
While COVID may have separated a lot people, in our case it brought us together. That and our little psycho pups who luckily decided they were all besties too. Thankful you were part of my quarantine crew, and that our guys have their own bromance going so we can drink wine and watch our trashy tv in peace. Furriends are the best friends!
Kevin Bowen
Groomsman
Kevin and I met after Nichole & I moved to Raleigh NC. Kevin was the first real friend I made after the big move, and even though our hockey teams are rivals, Kevin has always been happy to watch a game and have a drink.
Stephanie Camhi
Bridesmaid
My spicy little future lawyer: I lowkey am kind of mad that one of my only Durham friends left me for my favorite city, but since it was partly my doing I can't really be upset right? Our friendship was pretty much a done deal from the minute we met. Those men had no idea what they were getting themselves into letting us run a restaurant together, and thank goodness for that. We got the better end of the deal if you ask me!
Ethan Crook-Slotkin
Groomsman
I met Ethan working at the same restaurant where I met my bride to be. Ethan and I both have a love for food and movies, and learned quickly to primarily communicate in movie quotes.
Mary Grace Bauer
Bridesmaid
Speaking of running restaurants, I REALLY can’t believe they added another bad a** lady boss to the mix, but again, we definitely got the better end of this deal. Despite all the bad stuff, I think the three of us must hold a record for caffeine consumed and time spent laugh/crying at work. You bring so much light and love to everyone around you, and I am so thankful to have a friend like you in my corner.
Jack Camp
Groomsman
Jack and I met as drinking buddies around my old stomping grounds in Alexandria VA. Jack has always greeted me with a smile and a big hug. Only after becoming friends did we realize that we had been hunting the same areas of Maryland for years without ever crossing paths. Small world.
Celia Thompson
Groomswoman
I met Celia his first time visiting Johnson and Wales University. We became friends after running in the same circles for years and eventually working together at Zeda Janes.
Pupperonis
Flower Children (unofficial)
Meet our three pups! Judge, our old man, has been Hank’s best friend for over a decade! Julep is mama's princess and Nichole encourages the anti-dad agenda, much to dad’s chagrin. Then, of course, there’s the newest member of the clan, our little Jura, the snuggliest sour patch you’ll ever meet.