Caitlin & John
Wedding Party
Alyssa
Matron of Honor
Alyssa (Finkel) Zommick is Caitlin's best friend. Caitlin met Alyssa on her first day of "returning to teaching" after accepting position at the school Alyssa worked at. Little did Caitlin know that Alyssa would forever change her life! Alyssa is the sister Caitlin never had and the two have a special bond that will test the limits of time and distance. Alyssa and her family are Caitlin's family and the two share anything and everything, including every aspect of wedding planning!
Ben
Best Man
Ben is John's younger brother. Although the two are 14 years apart, their bond and friendship is unparalleled. The two enjoy doing anything and everything together...especially playing video games and just sitting next to each other!
Sarah
Bridesmaid
Sarah Charlton is Caitlin's bestie from her Miami days. After a weird start to their friendship (Caitlin thinking Sarah hated her...) the two became very close and continued that friendship past Miami. Caitlin & Sarah try to schedule frequent visits between Chicago, Cleveland and now Nashville. Caitlin could not imagine getting married without Sarah by her side.
Johan
Groomsman
Johan is John's best friend from childhood. The two, along with Will, were a dynamic trio, spending most of their free time together as they grew up.
Charmaine
Bridesmaid
Charmaine Bruce-Kotey (Shrimplin as of April 2022) is the person who can always put a smile on Caitlin's face! The two met when Charmaine was an aupair and Caitlin was nannying for a wonderful family. The two hit it off rather quickly and soon Charmaine became a constant in Caitlin's life. She cannot imagine life without Charmaine and is excited to be planning weddings together for 2022!
Will
Groomsman
Will is John's best friend from childhood. The two, along with Johan, were a dynamic trio, spending most of their free time together as they grew up.
Tarrah
Bridesmaid
Tarrah (Herrmann) Frye is John's younger sister. The first time Caitlin met Tarrah was at Tarrah's engagement party. Caitlin and John were then able to visit Tarrah, Bradley and Milo a few times in Nashville before deciding to move there themselves. Caitlin and Tarrah only grew closer as Caitlin & John settled into Nashville life. Caitlin is so grateful and excited to have an older sister in Tarrah and cherishes their friendship.
Paul
Groomsman
Paul is John's best friend from childhood. The two created a bond at a young age and then attended Georgia Tech together as roommates for 2 years.
Taylor
Bridesmaid
Taylor Herrmann is John's youngest sister. The first time Caitlin and Taylor met, Caitlin immediately felt comfortable and loved. Taylor is the fun younger sister that Caitlin always dreamed of and having Taylor around is a guaranteed good time. Although they don't live in the same city, the two enjoy visits whenever possible. Caitlin is overjoyed to have a "little sister" in Taylor and a great friend by her side.
Bradley
Groomsman
Bradley is John's brother-in-law after marrying Tarrah in 2019. From the get-go, John and Bradley have had a strong relationship, bonding especially over all things sports. The two have enjoyed spending more time {watching sports} together now that they both live in Nashville.
Elliana
Flower Girl
Ellie Zommick is Alyssa's (MOH) beautiful daughter. She will be 3 years old on "TT"'s wedding day. Auntie Caitlin and Uncle John love Ellie so very much and enjoy their almost nightly video chats with her. Ellie is the most fun loving and silly girl and Caitlin is overjoyed to have her a part of their life.
Jonah
Ring Bearer
Jonah Zommick is Alyssa's (MOH) son and will be 6 months at the time of TT and John's wedding! Auntie Caitlin & John were so excited to visit Jonah and welcome him just a few short days after his birth and have loved watching him grow and become more and more expressive. We are sure he will steal even more hearts on our wedding day!