Wedding Party
Natalie Cidon
Bride
Natalie is 30 years old and is entering her career teaching 4th grade elementary. She graduated from California State University in May 2024 with a Masters of Arts Degree in Teaching, following a Bachelor's degree from University of California Davis. Natalie enjoys painting, puzzles, escape rooms, antique shopping, and is branching into photography. Natalie met Ryan in November 2013. She accepted Ryan's marriage proposal on Christmas Day in 2021 and with Ryan's assistance, diligently planned the upcoming wedding since then.
Ryan Crowley
Groom
Ryan is 32 years old, he enjoys woodworking, cooking, gardening, working out and video gaming in his spare time.Ryan has worked at a local Honda dealer in the parts department for the past four years. Ryan graduated from Universal Technical Institute in 2016 with honors and perfect attendance. He loves cats and dogs and occasionally volunteers time at a local no kill shelter to socialize intakes for adoption. Ryan moved to California in 2013 where he met Natalie. He surprised Natalie on Christmas Day in 2021 with a marriage proposal, and after she accepted, has worked hard and built savings for the wedding.
Kaitlyn Reder
Matron of Honor
Best friends with Natalie since 2007.
Patrick Crowley
Best Man
Patrick is one of Ryan's three brothers. He graduated from University of Michigan in 2019, earning his Bachelor's Degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Since 2021 he has worked with NAVSEA in Washington DC, engineering the future of autonomous watercraft. He has received multiple commendations for his work including a Civilian Service Achievement Medal in January 2024. Patrick enjoys cigars, cooking, whiskey and video games with his brothers and friends, and has lengthy experience as a Dungeon Master coordinating Dungeons & Dragons campaigns.
Antonella Blase
Bridesmaid
Best friends with Natalie since 2005.
Jack Crowley
Groomsman
Jack Crowley is Ryan's brother and has begun work on his Bachelor's Degree in American Sign Language, having already earned an Associate's Degree in the same field. An avid reader, Jack's extensive book collection filled an entire car during his move! He shares his apartment with Percie, a rescued kitty with a big personality. Jack works as a barista to support his college expenses. He is proud to stand up for his brother and welcome Natalie into the family.
Sean Crowley
Groomsman
Sean Crowley, Jack's fraternal twin and the youngest of six kids, currently resides in Tokyo, Japan where he is attending Temple University to pursue a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. He works as a tutor and Teaching Assistant to support his studies. Sean enjoys playing the trumpet, video games, and is branching into tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons. Like Jack, Sean is honored to stand up for his brother and welcomes Natalie into the family.
David Drake
Groomsman
David and Ryan's friendship runs all the way back to middle school. They met in Boy Scouts and David excelled all the way to Eagle Scout. A Michigan native, he studied at Eastern Michigan University through 2016 and continued with Specs Howard Technical School into 2018. In 2019 he accepted a position at Planet Fitness and worked his way upward to manager. David is a film and movie buff, with the Lord of the Rings movies and books among his favorites.