Wedding Party

Conner Westover

Groom

Bridget Whalen

Bride

Joseph Pereira

Best Man

Joe met Conner in 2013 when they were both freshman at RIT and subsequently became roommates for multiple years. They bonded right from the start over Tau Kappa Epsilon, and later learned they were both turbo nerds with a whole bunch in common. "Jack of many trades. I believe I've mastered the dog pets, but I also enjoy petting cats as well, they don't seem quite as keen of me though"

Meghan Cartonia

Maid of Honor

Meghan is Conner's other girlfriend. Meghan and Bridget have been two peas in a pod since day one. Making each other laugh, going for spa days, and cottage nights are just some of the things they enjoy. "Divas Don't Sleep!"

Alec Westover

Groomsman

Alec and Conner are lifelong brothers. They have moved across the country and experienced life in a unique way together. Whenever Conner, Alec, and Bridget are together laughs and smiles are shared. "Ba dum tss"

Catherine Whalen

Matron of Honor

Bridget has always looked up to Catherine mainly because she is shorter than her. As sisters they fight ferociously and love deeply. "Lover of Minivans and the color yellow!"

Brian Bogan

Groomsman

Conner met Brian when Brian joined Tau Kappa Epsilon. Brian was and is a rambunctious ball of fun. Brian will always bring excitement to a room. "Break a leg"

Madeline Bilicki

Bridesmaid

Madeline and Bridget met because both of their significant others were members of Tau Kappa Epsilon. They were instant friends and spent a lot of time together being co-dependent at fraternity parties. Madeline convinced Bridget and Conner to get their wonderful dog Blu! " I am beyond excited to be apart of Bridget and Conner's special day, but I secretly hope that their dogs will be there too."

Damien Brown

Groomsman

Conner met Damien when Damien joined Tau Kappa Epsilon. Damien is an aspiring journalist who has a passion for games. While Damien believes he's good at them, he knows Conner is far superior. "I'm just here so I won't get fined"

Jennifer Rabinowitz

Bridesmaid

“Bridget is my person. I met Bridget back at the University of Buffalo during an Intro to Martial Arts class, I decided to sleep in & skip class. Well after meeting Bridget, I decided to skip more classes. I invited her to join my little group of peoples & was GLAD I did. I made Bridget come & work with me at Panera(& I convinced her to always do the dishes) Anyway fast forward & I move to Colorado, I drive to Buffalo to visit for the first year & pick up a Bridget to come live with me for a month, this becomes a yearly thing. Not many people I would let stay with me for a month, or even be in the same car for 32 hrs. I would literally kill for this girl if she asked nicely. Bridget’s one of the purest, nicest people I have ever meet. I LOVE this girl. I’D MARRY YOU IN SWEATPANTS!”

Kirk Walker

Groomsman

Kirk and Conner knew each other in high school, and while Alec and Kirk grew closer through their musical talents, Conner and Kirk grew close through video games. Kirk has since joined the military and serves his country proudly. "A bond never broken. Made by the senserist and strongest feelings. Two hearts woven together by the thread of love. Here's to my two friends, Conner and Bridget. May they live life like a fairy tale ending"

Emily Brucks

Bridesmaid

Emily and Bridget's friendship blossomed in Oak Ridge Tennessee. They have dyed their hair, swam in the streets of Kenmore, and enjoyed the Denver night life. "Globe trotting goofball who likes running and baking cookies"

Timothy Bardo

Groomsman

Tim is Bridget's brother and father of the beautiful aurora. Bridget, Conner, and Tim once went on an exciting camping trip in the Adirondacks. They slept with bears, forgot they couldn't light a fire in the camping area, and hiked the highest mountain. It was an experience they'll never forget. "If all the toothpaste was chili paste and fish waste, oh what a taste that would be"

Meredith Levy

Bridesmaid

Meredith and Bridget became good friends their senior years of high school. Even though Meredith has lived in Texas most of their adult friendship they survive and thrive by enjoying long phone calls, occasional visits, and SnapChat. Meredith and Bridget are BFFs, MUFTS, and BFUs. "Mistress of Dallas. Friend of Bridget since the hell named Amherst Central High School, lover of lilac, and enjoyer long walks by the water"

Alyssa Westover

Groomswoman

Alyssa is Conner's youngest sibling and only sister (at least, by blood). Bridget came and swooped him up when Alyssa was fresh into middle school. Alyssa is the one who named his dog daughter Bee, and lives 1,890 miles away in Washington. "Queen of cats and cosplay"

Laura Denlinger

Bridesmaid

Laura and Bridget met in 2015 because both of their significant others were members of Tau Kappa Epsilon. They became fast friends. Laura is the godmother of their first born furbaby Bee. "Bee is THE best dog. Seeing her makes any day better. No amount of black eyes, tail whips, or knock overs will downgrade her from being my #1 doggo. She will always be my Bae-Bee!!"

Alex Huffman

Groomsman

Alex met and became good friends with Conner over the course of their time at RIT. He now works with Conner as a programmer, but his only real job is making sure Conner always has a "good" tune stuck in his head. "Simply having a wonderful christmas time."

Claire Whalen

Bridesmaid

Claire and Bridget are sisters. Claire inspires Bridget to be a better person and to respect nature. They have traveled to Australia, visited Maine, and gone on many adventures together. "I'm a bad bitch you can't kill me"

Patrick Cartonia

Groomsman

Patrick is Bridget's cousin and even considered a little brother. Conner and Bridget have spent many summers with Patrick at their cottage watching him grow into the 6' 3" beast that he his. "Chains do not hold a marriage together. It is threads, hundreds of tiny threads, which sew people together through the years."

Ina Sokolov

Bridesmaid

Ina and Bridget are sisters from different parents. They grew up together and at one point dated men from the same family. Bridget was there when Ina learned how to ski, got her first tattoo, and graduated High school cheering her on the whole time. "I will always be your 12 year old annoying dumb blond adopted cousin."

Ferguson Drozenski

Groomsman

Conner met Ferg when Ferg joined Tau Kappa Epsilon. Ferg introduced Conner to the terrible game Rocket League, and they would spend several hours in the night to get better at the game. "Yo, Rocket League?"

Elizabeth Cartonia

Bridesmaid

Elizabeth and Bridget are cousins. Their childhood summers were spent together in which 9 people (on a light day) were packed into their three bedroom cottage on Lake Erie. Many years before they were even engaged Elizabeth planned Bridget and Conner's wedding... Hopefully this one lives up to her imagination. "We may be cousins but we've always been more like sisters."

Alice Newton

Junior Bridesmaid

" i like coloring and painting " my favorite book is Snow and Rose " my favorite animal is a cheetah " my favorite song is juice by Lizzo " i enjoy doing dance and tae kwon do " i also like cooking with my grandma . i am excited for the wedding and the party -Typed by Alice

Aurora Bardo-Nath

Flower Girl

Hi I'm Aurora. I'm a big fan of hide and seek and I love cheese and crackers. I like to cuddle with my blankie. I like to go to plays like Pocoyo and My Little Pony. My favorite movies are Tangled and Frozen. "LET IT GOOOOOOOOOO"

Korbin Newton

Ring Bearer

“I like the song Happier by Marshmallow and I can’t wait for the wedding. My favorite thing to do is sleep and my favorite animals are baby kittens, big grown up cats and some grown up dogs. I like playing outside, boats and fishing!”