Elizabeth & Chad
Wedding Party
Chad Graves
Groom
From: Chehalis, WA Chad is the youngest sibling of three (Judie, Ryan, and Chad), and is the proud uncle of 4 beautiful nieces. He went to CalPoly for his MS degree in Fire Protection Engineering and currently works in the FPE field in Washington. Chad love riding his motorcycle, hiking, and getting to try all of Ellie’s cooking and baked goods!
Ellie Coffey
Bride
From: Foster, RI Ellie is the 4th in line out of 5 kids (Greg, Tim, Liv, Ellie, and Stephie). She went to WPI for her MS degree in Fire Protection Engineering and currently works in the FPE field in Rhode Island. Ellie loves to cook, bake, craft, and go hiking!
Ryan Graves
Best Man
From: Chehalis, WA Ryan is Chad's older brother and one of his best friends. They enjoy making beer together while sampling their creations, working on Ryan’s 72 Chevy while drinking beer, and working on Chad’s motorcycle while drinking beer. (If you didn’t already know they like beer!)
Alex Chiaramonte
Maid of Honor
From: Yonkers, NY Alex and Ellie met their freshman year of college, but it wasn’t until their junior year that they really got to know each other and become best friends. They studied abroad in Australia together and were roommates while exploring a new continent! (While in Aussie, they were often mistaken for sisters, and were once asked if they were twins from Sweden.)
Greg Coffey
Groomsman
From: Foster, RI Greg is Ellie’s oldest brother and debate partner. Greg and Chad hit it off immediately when they first met... nerding out about lots of different technical and philosophical topics.
Stephie Coffey
Bridesmaid
From: Foster, RI Ellie often wished for a younger sister when she was little, and her wish was granted when Stephie was born! Ellie counts her blessings that someone like Stephie is in her life.
Tim Coffey
Groomsman
From: Foster, RI Tim is Ellie’s second oldest brother and primary beer buddy when Chad’s in Washington. He is known for the intense musical scores he composes and for moving heavy objects. Chad has had fun moving rocks and learning the basics of blacksmithing with Tim!
Daniela Costa
Bridesmaid
From: Rumford, RI Daniela and Ellie met when Ellie was a freshman in college and Dani was a senior in high school looking at WPI as her top choice. She and Ellie hit it off immediately both being from Rhode Island and having a passion for singing... it was the start of a close and lasting friendship!
Nick Barber
Usher
From: Burrillville, RI Ellie, Nick, and Xavier have been close friends since their days at Ponaganset, so it’s only natural that they help usher her into this new chapter of her life! (Without having to wear bridesmaid dresses)
Tahlia Truett
Flower Girl
Tahlia is Chad’s niece and is so excited about being a flower girl that it has become one of her fun facts when introducing herself. Her favorite question to ask Ellie and Chad is “how long is it until the wedding starts?”
Xavier Mink
Usher
From: Glocester, RI Ellie, Nick, and Xavier have been close friends since their days at Ponaganset, so it’s only natural that they help usher her into this new chapter of her life! (Without having to wear bridesmaid dresses)
Madison Graves
Flower Girl
Madison is Chad’s niece and one of the best man’s two daughters! She is already taking her duties as a flower girl seriously as shown in her photo.
AnaCapri Mauro (Virtual)
Bridesmaid
From: Foster, RI AnaCapri has been friends with Ellie since meeting in kindergarten! Ana has the incredible opportunity to be doing a graduate program in Sweden right now, so unfortunately, she’ll be joining us virtually for the ceremony.
Tucker Roberts (Virtual)
Groomsman
From: Chehalis, WA Tucker and Chad met in 5th grade band and ran around with the same group of friends. Freshman year of high school Tucker and Chad hung out more and became the best of friends.
Victor Guenther (Virtual)
Groomsman
From: Chehalis, WA Victor and Chad met in 5th grade band and played soccer together on the Kostic Kickers. They became the best of friends and have been ever since. Unfortunately, Victor and his family are not able to make the cross country trip to Rhode Island and will be joining us virtually from Washington.
Steven Ross (Virtual)
Groomsman
From: Olympia, WA Steven and Chad met their freshman year of college. They lived in the same dorm and picked on each other throughout the year. They have been best friends ever since. Steven and his wife Jess just welcomed a baby boy into their life, and will be joining us for the ceremony virtually from Washington.