Tara & Brian
Wedding Party
Hannah Basch-Gould
Bridesmaid
Hannah officiated our “first” wedding, and only fitting because she has been my emergency contact for the last 8 years. My forever friend, since we were 9 years old, always keeping me safe on fire escapes, holding my hand throughout the ebbs and flows, her loyalty and strength knows no bounds.
Erica Helsel
Bridesmaid
Erica Lynn, aka “Riki” and I have known each other since I was born. We both were our own sisters, from matching outfits, meeting Santa together, growing up in the same school system, and always looking up to her and her Bon Dutch outfits and Shazaam music downloads. She’s also an amazing mama.
Sam Dinnan
Bridesmaid
Sammy and I have been inseparable since we were 11 years old. We have shared endless memories of our wild youth, most importantly sitting on her parent’s house as teenagers pretending to cover our eyes from her parents and hoping they wouldn’t see us. We have shared so many life experiences, pain, and beauty, always encouraging each other to be the best version of ourselves.
Chelsea Griffin
Bridesmaid
Chels and I have been aligned at the hip since 8th grade. We met and I knew I couldn’t do life without her, and 16 years later, I knew my feeling was right. We have weathered many storms together, the “good, bad, and ugly” a forever sister that always feels like home.
Hayley Adamson
Bridesmaid
Hayley and I have a long history of searching for frogs in the creek, teaching each other life lessons; how to shave our legs, how to have make fun when there’s not much of it around, how to entertain ourselves as kids, and how to grow up together as cousins and forever friends. She is also an amazing mama!
Annah LaJoy
Bridesmaid
Annah and I have the most matching tattoos and shared emotions than anyone on earth. We are kindred spirits in more ways than one, mostly because we share the same DNA and are cousins, nonetheless, we are always laughing.
Samantha Burkett
Bridesmaid
Sam and I met when I moved to New York City at 19. She and I instantly became inseparable and taught each other how to grow up in a city where we moved from every apartment, job and any other transient situation, but our friendship has always been steadfast. Her humor and love is such a blessing.
Claudia Matos
Bridesmaid
Claudia and I met at Pace University; we were both 20, adventurous and destined to become best friends. We both shared and continue to share our love of life, poetry, and humor together. She is authentic and kind and I never laugh harder then when I’m with her.
Dana Schunter
Bridesmaid
Dana is my literal sister, we grew up together from age 8 to 17, teaching each other about the ins and outs of daily life. We have weathered many storms, always loving each other through our beauties, mainly because we know each other too well. She is an amazing mama as well!
Linet Pena
Bridesmaid
Linet and I met while working at Flushing High School. I immediately was drawn to her infectious energy, strength and loyalty. She taught me how to do my makeup, how to stand up for myself, and when it’s appropriate to wear big hoop earrings. She is the most determined and steadfast person I know.
Alexa Delgiorno
Bridesmaid
Alexa and I met because she started dating Brian’s best friend, Connor. Instantly I knew I needed Alexa in my life. The silliest times are shared with her, from blasting R&B down the Grand Central to every dance party on a Tuesday, I’m grateful for our forever friendship.
Emma Driggs
Bridesmaid
Emma and I have known each other since she was born. A musician, designer, and hilarious sister, cousin and friend. I always know who to call for advice and a pee your pants laugh.
Stephanie Arndt
Bridesmaid
There’s not many people on earth that make me laugh as hard as Steph does. She’s the most grounded, loyal friend; especially knowing we can be our 100% truest selves around each other.
Laura Pennscott
Bridesmaid
Laura and I met when we were 6 years old, most likely while laughing and starting trouble. Not much has changed over 20 years later. She is grounded, kind, earthly, and wise beyond her years. She is also an amazing mama!
Lauren Hickman
Bridesmaid
Lauren and I met in 1st grade. My first friend, we learned math and how to spell together, and later in life learned about high school, college, marriage and everything in between. She is an amazing mama and sister.
Jordan Jackson
Bridesman
Jordan and I have known each other since we were 7. We taught each other how to swim, go-cart, race barefoot on the pavement in Atlanta’s heat, and overall just be best friends. We’ve missed some years, but grateful to have found each other again and have him by my side again!
Chris Hiteshew
Groomsman
Chris, Tara’s brother has been an integral part of our family system. He is kind, loving, funny, and the first one to walk Tara down the isle the first time.
Connor McCarthy
Groomsman
Connor has been Brian’s long-time best friend, since the days of biking recklessly through Maurice Park. Connor shares many childhood and now adulthood memories with Brian, living so close, through every errand and game night.
William Musmacker
Groomsman
William has been in Brian’s life as a brother figure for many years. William is one of the most generous people we know, always going out of his way to do nice things for others.
Tyler Klatch
Groomsman
I met Tyler when I was in elementary school, we soon became very close friends which has lasted through all of these years. We have gone through many adventures, heartache and good times together.