Maid of Honor
Allison is Caroline's younger sister and longest friend. They've lived in three different states together in four different towns. In her free time Allison likes to horseback ride and spend time with her dog, Six. She recently graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University and now lives in Richmond, Virginia.
Best Man
Adam and Ryan met when Adam came to VCU for his Interventional Radiology residency. He introduced Ryan to the world of downhill mountain biking, and the two have shared many adventures (and orthopedic surgeons) since. Adam and his wife Casey (one of Caroline's bridesmaids) were neighbors in Richmond for several years, and now live in Boone, North Carolina.
Bridesmaid
Caroline met Shareh working at VCU during Shareh's radiology residency. They got to know each other going on lots of afternoon runs around Belle Isle, winter walks around the VMFA, and seeing each other through many life changes over the past several years. Shareh and her husband Wali helped Ryan set up at Shyndigz for his proposal to Caroline. Shareh lives in Richmond with husband Wali, their daughter Leila, and their cat Mischa.
Groomsman
Matthew and Ryan were Radiology residents together at VCU. A friendship forged during training was reinforced by some of the finer things in life like long road bike rides, good tequila, and sous vide steak. Matthew practices neuroradiology and lives with his wife and daughters in Roanoke, Virginia.
Bridesmaid
Caroline met Casey through her husband Adam (one of Ryan's groomsmen and best friends). One of their first times spent together was at a Richmond Nascar Race where they both wore camo hats and plaid shirts, and both their dates (Ryan and Adam) cut their facial hair to fit the Nascar theme. That day set the theme for their friendship and its been nothing but fun ever since with tons of holiday parties, tv show fandom, family dinners, and bike/ski trips. Casey lives in Boone, NC with her husband Adam, their 2 beagles (Spatzi and Erte) , and their cat Nigel.
Groomsman
Matt and Ryan met during Matt's radiology residency at VCU. Matt is one of the most honest and caring people you could hope to meet and is the sort you would hope to get trapped in a conversation with at a party. Always in pursuit of new experiences, you may find him at an EDM concert, experimental restaurant, ski slope, mountain bike trail, or anywhere in-between. Matt is an Abdominal Radiologist in Los Angeles.
Bridesmaid
Caroline met Margaret at a wine and cheese party in Richmond. That night started them down the road of lots of rock climbing/ bouldering dates at Peak RVA, trips to the Renaissance Faire, Christmas parties with gluhwein, and crochet nights. Margaret lives in Richmond with her dog (Moose) and cat (Thomas).
Groomsman
Chris and Ryan met in medical school. Chris has an infectious enthusiasm for a wide range of subjects, from composing music to robotics, but which frequently manifests as creative ways to catch fish. Chris recently moved with his family from Utah to Texas to continue his work as a PM&R physician.
Bridesmaid
Caroline met Quinci while she was living in Richmond for her Dietetic internship at VCU. Quinci excels at all things planning and has planned many of our girls trips over the years. If Caroline is ever in need of a recommendation, be it for a nail salon, clothing options, or dinner place in RVA, Quinci can almost always help. Caroline got to know Quinci through a series of themed parties, girls trips, card nights and while exploring Richmonds many coffee shops and smoothie bowl locales. Quinci lives in Richmond with her boyfriend Ian.
Groomsman
Michael and Ryan first met in middle school, after Ryan moved to Maryland and rode the school bus for the first time. Living in the same neighborhood made it easy to hang out and do things like play basketball, build mediocre websites and work on school projects. Michael lives with his wife and daughters in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he is a dermatologist (Michael and Ryan's parents still live in the same neighborhood).
Bridesmaid
Caroline got to know Megan while she was living in Richmond during her dietetic internship at VCU. Megan is Caroline's most sports loving friend and can frequently be found at a Richmond Squirrels baseball game or playing soccer. Caroline got to know Megan through themed parties, girls trips, bar hoping around Scott's Addition, and sampling the many places to get tacos and margaritas in Richmond. Megan currently lives in Richmond.
Groomsman
Jeff and Ryan were paired as roommates freshman year at William and Mary, and both agree it was a good match. They remained roommates all throughout college, a feat for which they were awarded a dinner with the college president before graduation. Jeff is a very adventurous person, and is accomplished in myriad outdoor pursuits from surfing to whitewater kayaking to ice climbing to backcountry skiing to mountain biking to... you name it. Unsurprisingly, he is an Emergency Physician, and currently lives in Kingman Arizona with his wife and daughter.