Coty & Mariah
Wedding Party
Alissa Borlaug
Maid of Honor
Alissa is not only an amazing sister to have standing by our side, but she's truly our best friend! We have had our ups and our downs, but I think sharing the womb really secured our friendship! I don't know where we'd be without Alissa! If you see her at the wedding, conversation topics could include: volleyball, beach volleyball, 2's volleyball, 4's volleyball, Where do you play volleyball?, Do you want to play volleyball?, No?, Ok, I'm going to play volleyball—see you later, food, and beer (specifically, sours).
John "Alex" Haag
Best Man
We met Alex through volleyball, but our relationship with him quickly developed into so much more than that! Alex and Coty quickly became best friends and now they do basically everything together. It was "love at first sight," as they put it. Alex is always there if either of us calls and are in need... in fact, even if we don't need anything, he's still there 🤣 All jokes aside, Alex is an amazing friend and we would be so bored without him! Conversation topics could include: Notre Dame football, West Virginia, volleyball, fishing, golf, "Go Bills", and if bugs can pull their wings off.
Deanna Calkins
Bridesmaid
Deanna may be Coty's sister, but we have become very close over last few years! We thoroughly enjoy a glass of wine and chatting while the guys play video games together. Conversation topics could include: dry wines, school/teaching, her boys (Ezra & Elijah), all the weddings she's been in, and how to not go crazy having two kids under the age of 5 at home with you all day during COVID-19.
Tom McJury
Groomsman
Tom and I have been best friends since Tom beat me up when they were 10 and my mom made ME apologize to Tom! We grew up on the same block and spent a lot of time playing outside together. Ever since, we have made fun memories; from golfing, watching the Bills, and enjoying family parties. Conversation topics could include: The Buffalo Bills, culinary, Main Street Pizza Company, Coors, or about when he time traveled from the sink to the couch.
Samantha DiPerna
Bridesmaid
Sam and I met at college on move-in day. We soon realized how alike we were and decided to live together for the rest of college! We had many late night heart to hearts and so many conversations about the new series I was watching, which Sam would look up the ending and try her very best not to tell me! College would have been so dull without my girl 💕 Conversation topics could include: books, skincare, tequila, Tom Brady, New York City, florals, and she really loves to dance 😉
Alan Borlaug Jr
Groomsman
Alan actually introduced us in the spring of 2016! He and I (Coty) worked together at Main Street Pizza Co. and we maintained the friendship throughout the years. We like to go golfing and hiking together. We also drink beer and hang out or watch football together! Conversation topics could include: football, golfing, Maggie-his dog, his love for pizza, and how we all almost died in 2016 from fireworks!
Ezra & Elijah Calkins
Ring Security
Our favorite 5 year old and 3 year old will be holding down the fort with ring security! Elijah loves playing games he just made up 5 minutes ago and Ezra is really into space right now! We love hearing new stories about their funny personalities that they are growing into. Conversation topics could include: space, not wanting to go to bed, and their dog- Echo.
Daniel Calkins
Officiant
Dan is Coty's brother-in-law, but they act more like besties! They lived together for a couple of years and learned more about each other than they probably should have. They like playing video games, ping pong, and biking together. Conversation topics could include: woodworking, ping pong, and being like a "father" to Coty.