Michelle & Ryan
Wedding Party
Andrew
Best Man
Ryan's longtime friend, former college roommate, and sounding board to his rants & dumb ideas. Plus, Andrew is Ryan's older brother. He's been a constant source of support, advice, and synthwave.
Kate
Matron of Honor
From waiting in line for the latest installment of Harry Potter as kids to sharing an engagement weekend, Kate and Michelle have been through everything together! For the 20th anniversary of their friendship, Michelle feels so blessed to have Kate stand with her when she marries Ryan!
Jake
Groomsman
A close friend since middle school, Jake and Ryan spent high school and summers back from college hanging out, playing video games, and getting into (sometimes stupid) shenanigans with the rest of their friend group. Jake's friendship is the one where you just ride your bike to his house and go from there.
Biza
Matron of Honor
Michelle & Biza have pretty much been inseparable since 2011 when they met at the University of Vermont. No matter the day, they can always make each other laugh uncontrollably and support each other through whatever happens in life. They're always up for an adventure, followed by a stop with the nearest purveyor of wine slushies.
Josh
Groomsman
A close friend responsible for great music, great movies, and even better memories, Josh has been a source of guidance and numerous activities to bring our group of friends together. Gaming, fantasy football, march madness tournaments, and more have been spearheaded by him, all connections the distant Ryan is extremely grateful for.
Christina
Bridesmaid & Officiant
Christina & Michelle had an instant connection when they met at Christina's 2012 Halloween party, both dressed as mid 90's cartoon characters. From that moment on, they've spent countless evenings kicking back with takeout and movies or a good video game. Christina is kind, eloquent, genuine, and so incredibly talented. (She took the photos you see on the homepage!)
Sam
Groomsman
Like MS Excel, Sam is reliable, dependent, and always there when you need him. Sam and Ryan's friendship starting in high school has only grown throughout college and post-college life between online gaming, sporadic camping trips, and Ryan's vacations back to Wisconsin.
Nicole
Bridesmaid
Michelle's big sister Nicole is one of the most supportive people in the world and cannot wait to help with all things wedding! Though they live far apart, they talk on the phone about just about everything from the Bachelor to life goals. As an elementary school teacher, she's very skilled at all things DIY and can keep a crowd on a timeline!
Ryan F
Groomsman
Someone at UW Madison must have thought it would be funny to assign two strangers with the same first name as random freshman roommates, but joke's on them, Ryan F and Ryan B remained close friends throughout college. During those years, Ryan F provided constant friendship, advice, and shared drunken stories.
Kaitlin C
Bridesmaid
Michelle and her little sister Kaitlin survived sharing a room for 13 years when they were kids, so it's safe to say they're pretty close. She has many talents, from making a mean chai latte to cleaning up Maine's wetlands. Kaitlin always keeps her cool, and Michelle is excited to have her be a part of her wedding!
Kaitlyn & Rosalie B
Honor Attendant
Kaitlyn (Ryan's little sister) and Rosalie (Ryan's Sister-in-Law) will be joining the walk down the aisle too and generally providing positivity and support! They've been so kind to them both over the years and are crucial to wedding day success!
Hanna
Bridesmaid
Hanna was the first friend Michelle (aka Marcelli) made at UVM, bonding over Feel Good Grilled Cheeses and giving blood together. Hanna has an adventurous soul full of love, and a shared addiction to yoga. Michelle is delighted to have Hanna by her side reminding her to keep breathing when wedding planning gets stressful!
Noelle
Flower Girl
Michelle & Ryan's niece Noelle is almost 4 whole year old! She can throw all kinds of things on the ground, from puffs to remote controls to flower petals.
Lizzy
Bridesmaid
Michelle and Lizzy have been friends since they sat next to each other in 6th grade math classes, where they spent the year trading doodles. They were pen pals through college and always found time for brunch when their paths crossed again. Lizzy is super smart, adventurous, and so stoked to help get the party started!