Cara & Brian
Wedding Party
Caitlin Coles
Maid of Honor
Caitlin aka Cate is one of my oldest friends. We have been friends for over 20 years. She was staying with her grandmother on Sierra Vista when we moved there and asked if I wanted to play with her...the rest is history. When we were young, she and I would have multiple sleepovers, make funny home videos and always be laughing (still laugh a lot together). We share so many memories together: working at Togo's and Baskin Robbins, girls trips to Vegas; birthday celebrations; girls night with wine and so many more. Cate is definitely the first person I call to have a girls night, the second person after Brian that I call when I'm having a bad day and need someone to vent to but she is also there for good news too. Cate is definitely my ride or die person.
Lauren Harmon
Matron of Honor
Lauren is also another one of my oldest friends. She and I have been close friends since elementary school. In sixth grade, I went to a different school and lost all my relationships with my old friends. When we were going into middle school, Lauren and I had a class together and we rekindled our friendship. Lauren and I share so many memories as well. Some of the best memories I share with Lauren are going to Mammoth with my family when we were younger and going to Santa Barbara for a girls weekend when we were older. Lauren now lives in Oregon with her family and we still stay in contact. We try every year to go up there to see her. Lauren is also a friend I can rely on when things get tough and a friend I can trust to always have my back.
Rachel Coutin
Bridesmaid
Rachel and I go way back. In our early years at school, Rachel, Lauren and I became close friends. When I started at a different school in sixth grade, I also lost my friendship with her. But thankfully we rekindled in middle school and have stuck by each other all these years. We have many embarrassing moments (we won't go into details with those) with each other but also a lot of fun memories. Being friends with someone for so long, you create so many memories that it's too much to write here. Even though life gets in the way sometimes and we don't see each other as often, I can always count on Rachel to be there for me when I need her to be. We always find a way to catch up either for brunch or dinner.
Melissa Forness
Bridesmaid
I met Melissa in 2018. We clicked instantly while driving to Temecula for a bachelorette weekend. She is my Capricorn, Sicilian soul sister. Melissa, Caitlin, and I always have a blast together. There is never a dull moment when we are together. My greatest memories with her are going swimming in her local pool & sipping mimosas during brunch time or getting our nails done. Melissa is a momma bear to three beautiful children so to us, she is "Mama Mel". She has the biggest heart and so full of personality. Whenever I need advice, I always go to her. Even though we met a few years ago, it seems like I have known her for years. Melissa always puts her children first but there are times when a momma needs a break and we always find time to catch up; fun is definitely involved.
Kayla Robb
Bridesmaid
Kayla and I met in 2012. We actually met through Cate. I remember first meeting her in March (her birthday month) and she asked me if I wanted to go to her birthday party. I was thinking "I just met you but sure" and we have been friends ever since. Fun memories we share are our girls trip (Vegas/ Palm Springs) and attending her holiday parties. Kayla and her husband Corey played match maker and introduced Brian and me so I will always owe her for that.
Brandon Leach
Best Man
We became friends over 12 years ago working at Northrop but not just work friends. We became best friends as life went sideways a few times and we knew each acted as an anchor for the other when times got rough. Brandon is always there for me when I need a friend. He is truly a friend to have in your corner. Between 2012- 2013 Brandon, Corey and I were roommates and boy did we live our best lives together. Cara tells me all the time she wishes she was a fly on the wall when we were living together. Our heart to heart talks always last until the sun comes up no matter where we are. Brandon is not just my best friend, but my brother. He will always be family to me.
Nicholas Lanzafame
Groomsman
Nick is Cara's younger brother. He has already has a lot of accomplishments in his life and I couldn't be more proud of him. As much as he annoys his sister, I always have a blast with him. He makes me laugh so much that my stomach hurts. Nick lives in Tennessee but when we get together it's like time and space haven't separated us. Even though Cara and I are getting married, I have always viewed Nick as my own brother. I know if I ever needed help, Nick would be the first to lend me a hand. We definitely have gotten closer over the years and the best memories I have with Nick is our annual family trips to San Diego. Cara always gets worried when Nick and I are alone together because she knows all we would do is make fun of her...in a nice way.
Christopher Lanzafame
Groomsman
Chris is Cara's older brother and he too makes me laugh so hard my stomach hurts. He is definitely a person who speaks his mind and I love that about him. He has and always will have a special place in my heart. The one thing Cara and I share together is having brothers that are "different". In their own way, they are a special gift in my life. I will always care and make sure Chris is taken care of, even if that means he needs to hold my hand when going up or down stairs. But that's an easy commitment because I know he would do the same for me. My greatest memories with him is going sailing in Mission Bay and when we went to a Thomas Rhett concert for his birthday.
Corey Robb
Groomsman
We’ve lived together, gone shooting and played on a dingy in King Harbor. Corey has been my best friend for over 12 years and has always been a positive influence in my life. He’s always present for those he loves and could never be replaced. He is a workaholic, but is a blast to be around when we get together. When Corey, Brandon and I get together, it's always trouble, but a good trouble. I could always be myself around Corey and never feel judged. Just like Brandon, Corey is also my family and I would do anything for him.
Nathan Duncan
Groomsman
Nathan came into my life when he was 1 year old. My older brother was married to a woman who had a child from a previous relationship and since then Nathan has been apart of our family. He may not be blood but he was and will always be a part of my family. Nathan is now a teenager, and like most teenagers they don't want to be around family and only do there own thing. Nathan knows I will always be there for him as his uncle and a mentor. As a kid he would always tackle me with his sister (my biological niece) and rough house with me. My one memory of him that I never will forget is when he was younger, he would stab me with a pencil like John Wick.