Wedding Party
Terese Halm
Maid of Honor
Terese and Anna met in their early twenties when dating a pair of roommates and quickly became good friends. Terese is a high school religion teacher for high school students, an avid runner, and loves a good dance party. Terese is actually the one who encouraged Anna to risk the friendship and date Ryan.
Jacquelyn Anderson
Bridesmaid
Jacque and Anna met through an event at St. Alphonsus several years back. Jacque manages donations for Catholic Charities, has expanded knowledge of Taylor Swift lyrics, has a very sweet personality that makes you want to give her the world, and loves Mary.
Tatiana Amorella
Bridesmaid
Tatiana is Anna's older sister. Tati is a professional special effects make-up artist, avid reader and researcher, could likely solve a murder, is basically Martha Stewart with chunkier jewelry, and is mom to 7 boys.
Hannah Garvey
Bridesmaid
Hannah is Ryan's younger sister. Hannah and Anna met back in 2017 and hung out with Anna and Ryan when they were just friends. Hannah works in graphic design, has the sweetest personality, and is mom to the smiliest little 2 year old boy.
Kathryn Bradford
Bridesmaid
Katy was a supervisor at Anna's first job while still in high school. Katy became like a big sister to Anna and the two became good friends, working together for over ten years. Katy lives in Hawaii with her husband and beloved and adorable pets.
Tara Banker
Bridesmaid
Tara and Anna met through Terese when Anna was 21. Tara is a fantastic hostess, devoted mother to two boys and a goldendoodle, and is always up for dancing and wine tasting.
Katherine Copp
Bridesmaid / Photographer Extraordinaire
Katherine and Anna met through mutual friends during a Galentine's weekend a couple of years ago. Katherine is someone who is always helping and giving, bakes amazing bread, has beautiful TWINS, and loves the Twilight franchise. Katherine is also the wedding photographer, as well as a bridesmaid.
Patrick Doherty
Best Man
Patrick and Ryan met in 2022 and have been inseparable ever since. They share a love for college sports, whiskey, and gaming, among other interests. Ryan quickly realized that Patrick was a great guy, especially when his dog, Luna, showed such excitement during Patrick's visits. Their friendship quickly developed into a strong bromance, filled with tailgating at college football games, weekend trips to cabins, and more. Patrick works as a Clinical Development Project Manager at Tempus AI and is often the smartest person in the room.
Benjamin Rahimi
Groomsman
Ben and Ryan met in 2021 at one of Ben's famous house parties. Their shared love for whiskey and the finer things were the catalyst that grew into a strong friendship. Ben is an excellent conversationalist, and when he offers to host you for an evening of fine wines and conversation, you never say no! Ben is also recently engaged and is celebrating his wedding a month before our wedding.
Hugh Monahan
Groomsman
Hugh and Ryan are the type of people who tend to bring chaos wherever they go, especially when they are in the same room. They met in 2022, but it feels like they've known each other forever. With their shared interests, it's hard to keep these two apart, despite the efforts of others. You can often find them enjoying cocktails by a roaring fire or laughing over late-night board games. They never miss an opportunity to get into mischief together.
Samuel Gans
Groomsman
Sam and Ryan met in 2018 through their church's young adult community, where they served together on the board. Sam even tried to revive a popular dance party within the community. It’s an understatement to say that Sam lights up a room. From late-night conversations to reminiscing about shared memories, these two friends have a lot in common. They even debate who has the better car, as both own similar Jeep Wranglers.
Michael Downs
Groomsman
Michael is Ryan's younger brother. Michael lives in Australia's Gold Coast and works as an architect. Michael is a fantastic storyteller and an even better person to have an epic adventure story with. Ryan and Michael have gone on many adventures together and even though they now live half-way across the globe from each other, they still find time to stay connected.
Peter Carey
Groomsman
Peter and Ryan became friends because of their mutual love for sports. Their friendship quickly blossomed into a strong bromance. They have attended numerous sporting events together, and although they support different teams, they still love attending games together. Peter is a true bro and Moo Choo!
Lucy
Best Puppy
Lucille (Lucy) McGillicuddy is best friend to the bride and groom. She brings endless energy to the household. Lucy loves stealing things, trying to take the socks off your feet, throwing parties, being the center of any and all attention, destroying toys in minutes, and couch cuddles.
Luna
Best Puppy
Luna (Luna-Bear) is best pup to the bride and groom. She loves giving cuddles to her parents and all who visit. Luna loves chewing on door stops over toys, pretending to be a lap dog, and attending Lucy’s parties. While being the center of attention is not her forte, she loves meeting new people and stealing food at the most opportune moments.