Meghan & Brendan
Wedding Party
Amber Tennyson Reitz
Matron of Honor
From the moment I was born not only did I have a sister, but a friend for life. Amber has a huge heart, is so kind, generous, patient, and loving. I always wanted everything she had, including her clothes, which I would always, and still to this day continue to borrow. She set the example for me growing up working as a babysitter, referring soccer games, and then working at the Movie Theatre which I happened to follow suit. She moved to Richmond, Virginia for college and has remained there since. She has always been there for me through everything, being a great support system, and giving me the best needed advice. I can always call her any time of day or night and she answers no matter what. I'm so grateful that God not only blessed me with a blood sister but my best friend.
Michael Kehoe
Best Man
Mike has been my best friend since 4th grade when we got to know each other from travel sports, despite going to different elementary schools. Our friendship really blossomed once we both realized that each of us had a passion for getting into mischief together. We shared a lot of laughs riding our bikes around Glen Rock wreaking havoc on Mike’s neighborhood - ding dong ditching, launching water balloons, playing practical jokes on people - you name it, we did it. I have spent so much time with Mike and his family throughout all these years, and I couldn’t ask for a more loyal best friend. Mike is a great listener, a great athlete, a genuine friend, and a free spirit. I am proud to have him as my best man! He hales from Glen Rock, NJ and currently lives in Brooklyn.
Hope Gonzaga
Bridesmaid
At Stevens I had an option to room with another soccer teammate or get a random assignment. After a little debate I chose to go with the teammate and I'm absolutely grateful I did! I soon found out Hopey from Staten Island, NY would be my roommate. Hopey and I navigated the ropes of college side by side Freshman year and our relationship continued to grow over the years! A studious student - Hopey would stay up all night studying, but constantly have alarms going off every other hour, in a nap-study-nap study routine. We continued to be roomies throughout all of college until graduation and she went on to Vet school in Illinois. Lover of all animals, she is the sweetest, most patient, kind hearted person I know! She now resides in Troy, New York.
Quinn Callahan
Groomsman
Even though both of us admitted to stalking the others Facebook profile in the summer before college, Quinn and I did not officially meet in person until our first semester of freshmen year at Syracuse, while waiting at the bus stop for Club Lacrosse practice. We shared a lot of interests and the same sense of humor, and instantly became great friends. We merged our respective group of friends from different dorms (Shaw Hall & Dellplain Hall), and ultimately all ended up joining the Sigma Chi Fraternity together. We shared enough laughs together in college for a lifetime, but the fun has continued well after graduation, as Quinn has always been someone great at keeping in touch and who is always down for a spontaneous trip. He hales from Syracuse, NY and currently resides in Charlotte, NC.
Lauren Grillo
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I met at Stevens during the grueling days of soccer pre-season. She lived down the hall of our freshman dorm which quickly became the prime pre-game dorm room and go to place for snacks. Thanks to the Nucera's for always keeping her fully stocked! She always kept me on track those early days of Stevens as I soon realized engineering wasn't for me. She welcomed me always to Btown and imbedded me into the Nucera Clan. The funniest person I know, Lauren always had me and everyone around her laughing. A huge sports fan, she showed me how to like baseball. We became roommates our Jr year of college and lived together for 7 yrs in Hoboken before she moved to Philly. A master mechanical engineer boss lady, short in size but big in heart, she will most def be bringing the party to NOLA!
Danny Crowley
Groomsman
Danny has been a friend since we were teammates in every single sport as kids and all throughout high school. His neighborhood in Glen Rock provided great breeding ground for mischief, so his basement was often "home base" for much of our childhood and even adolescent escapades. With a cannon arm and deadly accuracy, I've never seen anyone more skilled at pegging innocent bystanders with random objects. Danny and I lived together in NYC for 3 years after college graduation, and he was always a great roommate that was down for a good time any day of the week. Danny can get along with anyone and is always the life of the party (although his 6'3" frame did him no favors in terms of getting away with anything in crowded NYC/Hoboken bars). He currently lives in the West Village of Manhattan.
Shriya Kukreja
Bridesmaid
In 2010 I met Shriya as we began our transition into the "real world" after graduating college. We joined the ranks of ~60 other recent grads as technical analysts at Credit Suisse. I still remember that first week at training, she immediately stood out with her outgoing personality taking on leadership roles. We soon became great friends after many lync conversations, coffee breaks, gym sessions, and endless conversations about life, boys and Rahat of course (another analyst who is now her husband)! Over the years she has been my travel partner. We've explored the nooks and crannies of London (twice!), the friendliest city in the world, Dublin, and the coble stone streets and lake's of Edinburgh, Scotland. FaceTime is a staple for us now as she resides in California.
Jack Ferreri
Groomsman
Jack and I became friends in elementary school from youth sports, but really got close once we entered middle school and started logging 40 hours per week in his basement - playing video games and poker, wrestling on his bean bags, playing “HAGS” in the dark, and cleaning out Mrs. Ferreri’s well-stocked “basket” of delicious snacks. We have shared a ton of memories together throughout our entire childhood and in our adult years, even living together for a year in the East Village after college. Jack has always been a phenomenal keeper of inside jokes, a fun person to travel with, and someone who shares my appreciation for “stretch” lookalike calls. He has a great sense of humor and a very laid back and easygoing personality. He hales from Glen Rock, NJ and currently lives in Manhattan.
Eileen Ward
Bridesmaid
Oldest of the Ward family, Eileen has been the best role model for Brendan and Erin. She is extremely hard working but definitely knows how to have a good time too! She immediately welcomed me into the family like Erin, Mary & Marty. My favorite times with the Wards include their holiday traditions. Especially watching home videos where Eileen is most always the star & usually dressing Brendan & Erin up in a supporting role. She is a world traveler and an amazing tour guide making my first trip to Chicago perfect in every way. She gives great advice about life, work, and any thing in between, especially her fashion sense, which both Brendan and I are a bit skeptical with at times! I can't wait to own a beach house with you in the future and become soccer moms together too!
Rehan Hussain
Groomsman
Rehan has been one of my best buddies since our very first day on campus at Syracuse University, when we met in the third floor hallways of Shaw Hall. He instantly established himself as the funniest and most outgoing kid in the dorm, and our friendship was strengthened through our love for playing pickup hoops. As a fellow brother in the Sigma Chi fraternity, we shared tons of hilarious memories throughout college. Rehan is a successful entrepreneur, great prankster, and has a 3-point stroke that rivals Steph Curry. To put Rehan's charming personality into perspective - my mom to this day is still holding out hope that Rehan will marry my yougner sister Erin. He hales from Longmeadow, MA and still lives there today.
Erin Ward
Bridesmaid
Lil Goo! The littlest of the Ward clan, hailing from Boston where she remained after college. A Physical Therapist just like the Mama Goo, Erin is a force to be reckoned with. Extreme whits, and passion for reading, Erin maxes out her library card usage more than Bill Gates. She also takes the most diligent notes (second to B). She and Brendan can go on and on with movie quotes more than anyone I've known and they both can carry a tune like no other. She crushes marathons like its her day job, holding the record in the family by far with her achievements in Boston, New York, Chicago & Philly on her resume. I would also rank her as one of the top snugglers amongst the Wards. Extremely thoughtful and self giving, she always made me feel like part of the sibs. Can't wait to make it official!
Austin Williams
Groomsman
Austin was the very first person I met at Syracuse, as we were randomly assigned as freshmen year roommates. We instantly hit it off and lived together or down the hall from each other for nearly every semester of college, including our semester abroad together in Sydney, Australia. Austin is a loyal friend, an old soul, and a music playlist connoisseur. He still has a deeper voice than anyone I know (as my dad says, the voice of a CEO). Austin is a master conversationalist, and I don’t believe there is anyone who I’ve logged more hours with having deep late night conversations about life. He proudly hales from Norwell, MA ("about 20 minutes south of Boston kid"), and currently resides in Charlestown, MA.