Nicholas & Colette
Wedding Party
Kathryn Ellsworth
Maid of Honor
Kathryn and I went through the entirety of Elementary school without really knowing each other. We didn't spark up a friendship until we were teammates on our modified volleyball team and had mutual friends. All these years since, Kathryn and I have made our friendship last. We have done long distance friendship since we went to college. We still manage to see each other as much as we can with weekend get-aways, girls trips, hometown bar crawls and showing up for important life events. Kathryn is the type of friend to support you in anything that you do. She is always down for a good time and brings the energy to any group event. Some of her favorite activities include a good "yap session", cheeky cocktails, raves and quality time. This woman is everything I could want out of a friend and more. She is someone that I have so many similarities with sometimes I feel like we share the same mind. I know she will be a great maid of honor and I'm so happy to give her that title.
Peter Beauchamp
Best Man
My dad has been one of the biggest influences in my life and someone I have always looked up to for his strength, wisdom, and the way he always shows up for the people he loves. Growing up, he was not only my dad, but also my baseball coach and the coach for just about every little league sport I played, always giving his time, energy, and support without hesitation. Looking back, that consistency meant so much more than I probably understood at the time, and it showed me what it looks like to truly be there for your family. He has been a steady source of support, advice, and perspective through every stage of my life, and I feel incredibly lucky to have him not only as my father, but as one of my role models. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to appreciate even more the kind of man he is and the example he has set for me in how he leads, loves, and cares for the people around him. What makes this moment even more special is that his dad was his Best Man on his wedding day, and now my dad will be mine. Having that kind of full-circle moment means more to me than I could ever fully put into words.
Winter Hein
Bridesmaid
Winter not only introduced Nick and I but has been our biggest supporter through our relationship. Winter and Nick met in Charleston, South Carolina, where he was stationed and she was attending the College of Charleston. They became fast friends which was lucky for me because I got set up with Nick about a year later! The first night Winter and I sparked a bond was our freshman year homecoming. Where our mutual friend groups brought us together for an unforgettable night. We capped the night off at the Hein's home which became the favorite hangout spot for the remainder of high school and still is to this day. Winter is known to get stuff done. She has incredible work ethic and commitment. She will move mountains for the people she loves most. She has been more than helpful and dedicated during our wedding planning process and I hope to do the same for her.
Eric Jaster
Groomsman
Eric and I have one of those friendships that started in the most unexpected way—when we first met in the Navy, we did not exactly hit it off. But it did not take long for that to change, and over time our friendship became one built on honesty, loyalty, and the kind of connection that only comes from going through a lot together. From living together in Norfolk to making memories during some of the most formative years of our lives, Eric has been a constant presence through it all. Even though he's terrible at Wordle, he is one of the most genuine and dependable people I know, and I am proud to have one of my best friends standing by my side on my wedding day.
Natalie Myers
Bridesmaid
Natalie and I met while working at Wegmans in the cheese department. We became friends fast and we lived through our college years side by side. We took advantage of Canada's 19 year old drinking age and spent a lot of nights over the border. Later on we had many pregames at her parent's house on their patio before a night out in Buffalo. Those nights have a special place in my heart. It brought me closer to Natalie but also to her siblings and parents who I now consider part of my extended family. Life looks a bit different now, while we still live similar lives. Natalie is a small business owner and will become a mom later this summer. We have always supported each other through life's biggest changes. I was lucky to stand by her side during her own wedding and I'm beyond grateful she will be a part of my wedding day as well.
Garrett Medford
Groomsman
Garrett has been one of my closest friends since our Navy days, and some of my favorite memories from that chapter of life have him right in the middle of them. He is the kind of person who bring a great sense of humor and the kind of steady friendship that never really changes no matter how much time passes. He also ended up playing a much bigger role in my life than he probably realized—he helped introduce me to Colette, and the rest is history. I’ll always be grateful for our friendship, for the connection that brought Colette and me together, and for having Garrett stand by my side on such an important day.
Maddie Smith
Bridesmaid
Maddie and I have a similar friendship origin story as I do with Natalie. She worked alongside us at Wegmans. She was a part of all the college outings and the three of us have been inseparable since then. I invited Maddie down to visit my friends at Gannon University early on in our friendship. That weekend cemented the fact that Maddie would be one of my lifelong friends. You can have a deep heart felt conversation with Maddie, or a light hearted debate like which Waylon Jennings song is the best. She never stops surprising me I love watching the way she navigates life. She constantly pushes herself out of her comfort zone to find deeper meanings. I think that's something I have always admired and wanted to replicate in my own life. You can always find her striking up a conversation with a stranger or making every person feel included. She is such a light and I will forever cherish her.
Nelson Sein
Groomsman
Nelson and I met in the Navy training pipeline while standing watch together in some of the most hilariously terrible conditions imaginable, and from the very beginning our friendship was built on shared chaos, nonstop laughs, and always having each other’s backs. From miserable watches in the pipeline to deployments, raves, trips, and just about every kind of adventure in between, he has been there for so many of the best memories of my life. We still talk every single day, and I’m incredibly grateful for the kind of friendship that has stayed that strong through every season of life. He is genuinely one of the most disciplined, caring, intelligent, witty, honest, and funniest people I know. I’m lucky to have a friend like Nelson in my life — and yes, somehow, he is still single, so feel free to see me or Colette at the wedding for dating applications.
Ella Swanson
Bridesmaid
If you know Ella you know she is an old soul. She loves the quiet and beautiful parts of life. We met through Winter when we were in College. She slowly became a part of all of our hometown reunions and has been welcomed into our core group with open arms. The best part about this wedding party is that we all know each other and have grown up together through different life stages. She is my friend that I can get lost in conversation with. We could sit for hours at a cafe mulling over all things from Oscar nominated movies to vintage home decor. She is a friend that has your back no matter how small a situation feels. She has an eye for design and creativity. It's the best feeling to have someone you share so many similar interests with.
Camilo Rosado
Groomsman
Cami and I met on the ship and clicked right away, and from the very beginning we pushed each other to be better in ways that have stayed with me ever since. Whether it was grinding through qualifications, getting through deployment, or staying disciplined day to day, he was a huge part of that time in my life. The gym became an especially big part of my life because of him, and a lot of the habits, discipline, and mindset I still carry today were built during those years training together. Training with him every day helped shape the way I approach consistency, accountability, and pushing myself to improve. Even now, we still talk every single day, which says everything about the kind of friendship we have. He has had a lasting impact on my life, and I have a lot of respect for the person he is. I’m proud to have him standing by my side as one of my groomsmen.
Bennie- Best Boy
Usher
We have had Bennie for almost 3 years! He is one of the best parts of our lives. We cherish every day we have with him. He brings so much joy to us, friends and our family. He loves cuddling in our bed in the morning, watching neighbors through the fence and catching his toy duck in the air. He is shy at times but has warmed up greatly to his favorite people. You will probably catch him during our ceremony at Holimont.