Colleen & JP
Wedding Party
Eliza Schreiber
Matron of Honor
You've seen Eliza at all the Hawkins family functions since the early teens. She's been an addition to the Hawkins family for many years, joining in on vacations and Colleen has been an added staple to hers as well. From Gesu to Beaumont, Colleen and Eliza were pretty inseparable. Staying close throughout college and the *few* years past, they have shared all of their big moments together. Colleen is honored to have her by her side on the big day! JP is happy to have someone else to bounce ideas off of and grateful for coming to food tasting!
Alexandra Notaro
Maid of Honor
Alex has been friends with Colleen since college at St. Bonaventure. Colleen and Alex have shared many adventures since then visiting each other at least once a year in Florida and NYC and taking fun trips to keep in touch. JP is excited to have someone so thoughtful as part of their big celebration and will never forget her connection to Colleen for the autographed Kevin Durant jersey for Christmas.
Clayton Schulz
Best Man
JP's Brother
Seamus Hawkins
Groomsman
Colleen's Brother
Dave McDonald
Groomsman
Friend of JP since high school (pictured far right)
Kevin Cone
Groomsman
Friend of JP since college
Alex Gibson
Groomsman
Friend of JP since high school (pictured second from left)
Brandon Cowan
Groomsman
Friend of JP since high school (pictured left)
Richard Davino
Groomsman
Friend of JP since high school
Kelly Hawkins
Bridesmaid
Colleen's oldest sister! #1, part of the odds, but Colleen doesn't hold it against her (always). The connection is obvious here, so let's say why Kelly will be a great bridesmaid - she is conversational, detail-oriented, and very thoughtful. She is so easy to talk to and get the party going! She'll have a small to-do check list leading up to any event and ask if there's anything you need added to it. JP says that she is very easy to get along with, another testament to her great demeanor. She will be a blast to have by our side!
Shannon Holz
Bridesmaid
Colleen's second oldest sister! Again, since the relation is obvious here - let's get to the nice things. Obviously a great mom and sister, as mentioned by JP, Shannon is a caring and thoughtful person. She anticipates needs and tries to get to plans before you need to lift a finger. Offering wisdom and guidance, she has been super helpful in the planning process. She's got some GREAT dance moves and exceptional advice. We can't wait to celebrate with her!
Kerry Hawkins
Bridesmaid
Colleen's THIRD oldest sister - only 19 months apart from one another. Kerry has been engaged and will be getting married before Colleen in October, so they have been able to share all the planning tips and tricks with one another (mostly Kerry to Colleen). Kerry is great at organization, so that's no surprise. JP likes to note that she is the FIRST sister he met and were friends immediately (even though Colleen distinctly remembers her threatening him right off the bat - guess it didn't scare him away!). We're so excited to have her by our side as we say I DO!
Birdie Hawkins
Bridesmaid
Colleen's younger sister. This is the last Hawkins sister, we promise. Birdie is as empathetic and fun as it gets! She understands where everyone is coming from and loves to let loose. Fellow LEO - Birdie and Colleen have birthdays 2 days apart, so they are used to celebrating together. We'd have it no different on our wedding day, duh! JP says Birdie is always good for a party and she is going to be cutting it up on the dance floor!
Jessie Schulz
Bridesmaid
JP's Sister. Jessie is the nicest and most caring of the bunch. She will make sure everything goes smoothly and work so hard at that, we might have to put her on the payroll. Her and her best man brother will make sure the wedding train will stay full steam ahead because no one is as organized and persistent as those two! Colleen says she's so excited to have her new OFFICIAL sister by her side as they say I do!
Bridget Anter
Bridesmaid
Colleen's cousin (and friend!). Bridget and Colleen have been a bit inseparable since preschool. They've gone to all the same schools aside from their graduate programs (had to split at some point, I guess?!). Colleen is so excited to have one of her lifetime friends by her side sharing another life moment together. Colleen says she will most likely be secretly doing any worrying in the background so she doesn't have to. JP says she seems to be enjoying married life very much herself and is excited to hear some tips and tricks to a successful marriage.
Jade DiBari
Bridesmaid
Colleen's friend since moving to Florida. Jade and Colleen met at the gym in Stuart when Jade approached her and asked about the workout Colleen was doing. Jade was familiar with the program (Kayla Itsines) and said she used to do it and loved it. Ever since Colleen mentioned she should join her, they were fast gym buddies and then close friends. Colleen says Jade was a diamond in the rough at a time when she was having trouble finding new friends. They became close so quickly and she can't wait to share their wedding day with her there by her side! JP says our closest friend by proximity - you'd think we'd be sick of her by now, but we're more excited than ever to be celebrating with her next to us on our big day.