Wedding Party
Hallie Gorica
Matron of Honor
Hallie is the bride's oldest sister and best friend. She's the bride's comfort person, safe space, and voice of reason. Her never-failing advice, unconditional love, and clear guidance have helped shape the bride into who she is. Although six years apart, the two have an incredibly close relationship filled with giggles, endless conversations, and adventures. The bride describes Hallie's strong influence and friendship in her life as unmatched and irreplaceable.
Sara Noble
Matron of Honor
Sara is the bride's older sister and best friend. The two have an unbreakable bond, supporting each other and walking through every stage of life together. Bouncing off of each other's hyper energy, the bride and Sara have had endless adventures and fun times since they were little. Sara is the bride's shoulder to cry on and a source of encouragement. The two's relationship is special and unbeatable.
Ellie Habel
Bridesmaid
Ellie is the bride's cousin and soul sister. The two have been inseparable since they were babies, serving as each other's "no matter what" friend and go-to-girl. Their young memories range from playing Barbies and mermaids to going to school dances and helping each other through high school drama. As time went on, it turned into college visits and fun nights out. Now, it's long distance phone calls and drives to see each other in their separate cities. Ellie and the bride's friendship is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing.
Brittany Baugher
Bridesmaid
Brittany is the bride's sweet friend and always supportive sister-in-law. Brittany joined the bride's family back in 2018 when she married the bride's brother, Brendan. Since then, the two have formed a close relationship that has brought them many fun memories and good times. The bride has always been in awe of her brother and Brittany's relationship. Many years ago, she told Brittany that it was the kind of love she had hoped to have with someone someday. Brittany is a rock for the bride, providing her with comfort and a positive presence.
Emina Celic
Bridesmaid
Emina is the bride's college best friend. The two hit it off within the first few days of undergrad, immediately knowing they'd be in each other's lives forever! With countless campus walks, dining hall meals, volleyball games, dorm room dance parties, nights out, and late night talks, Emina and the bride became like sisters. Although now an ocean apart, they are still so close, keeping up with each other's lives and staying as involved as possible. Emina was there for the bride during the early stages of her and Andrew's story and helped spark their relationship.
Naya Pandey
Bridesmaid
Naya is the bride's newest best friend. Although they've only been in each other's lives for a little over a year, the two have clicked in a way that neither of them expected. After being set up on a friend date by Andrew and his close friend, Ben (who is Naya's boyfriend), the girls have been an inseparable pair. Living it up in Pittsburgh, the two have become like family to each other. The bride admires and appreciates Naya's loyalty and devotion to her in such a short amount of time.
Rachel Gould
Bridesmaid
Rachel is the bride's hometown best friend. The two initially bonded over high school majorettes and their shared love for One Direction, and their silly personalities and passion for adventure is what's kept them close throughout the past nine years. Rachel and the bride's friendship is made up of birthday celebrations, football games, concerts, county fairs, parties, lunch dates, road trips, and unlimited conversations on Rachel's bedroom floor. They have been there for each other through it all.
Mia Galluch
Bridesmaid
Mia is the bride's best friend from her time living in Nashville. Although the two were acquaintances at Ohio State, they didn't get close until they both moved to Tennessee, relying on each other for comfort and a sense of home. What started as a situational friendship quickly turned into a bonded sisterhood, with both girls becoming close through wine nights, Bachelor watch parties, and nights on Broadway. Mia is a selfless and one-of-a-kind friend to the bride, and the two have an ever-growing amount of love and respect for each other.
Caroline Helenbrook
Bridesmaid
Caroline is the groom's youngest sister. It melts the bride's heart to see the sweet relationship between the groom and Caroline. Seeing how well he protects and cares for his little sister is one of the reasons the bride fell hard for him to begin with. Caroline and the bride are incredibly close through their shared love for basketball, binge-watching Pretty Little Liars, picking on Andrew, and lots of sisterly advice. The bride adores Caroline and sees her as the younger sister she never had.
Abby Helenbrook
Bridesmaid
Abby is the groom's younger sister. Abby and the bride have formed a strong bond over the years, and the bride is so thankful to have gained her in her life. The two have enjoyed each other's company through cooking meals together, skiing, watching the Buffalo Bills, going on family trips, and having many meaningful conversations. Outside of being a great sister, Abby is also a sacred friend to the bride.
Evan Helenbrook
Best Man
Evan is the groom's older brother. The two share a birthday, the same taste in music, and a love for old duplexes. Their friendship has seasoned through the years, from bickering as children to sending memes, attending concerts together, devouring local food, and enjoying each other's company. The groom is proud to call Evan his best friend in addition to his brother.
Mike Marrano
Best Man
Mike is the groom's best friend. The two met in kindergarten and have been inseparable ever since. Mike has revolutionized the meaning of loyalty. His support gives the groom the confidence to take on any challenge. The two have a passion for Bills football, video games, and having time to chill. The best way to describe Mike Marrano is that there will never be another Mike Marrano, and he's a necessity for the bride and groom's wedding day!
Ben Szydlow
Groomsman
Ben is the groom's business partner and newest friend. The two met online when the groom slid into Ben's DMs to discuss real estate. Ben has an unwavering spirit that the groom leans on when entrepreneurship has its woes, and he is the only person who gets excited to tour Southside duplexes with the groom! While they have only been friends for a few years, their relationship is bound to last a lifetime.
Brendan Baugher
Groomsman
Brendan is the bride's only brother. Brendan and the groom have a strong passion for fitness and enjoy working out together on the farm. Brendan's sense of humor and warm energy made it easy for the groom to form a fast friendship with him. The groom cannot wait to gain Brendan as a brother, as he is a huge part of the wedding for both the bride and the groom.
Tommy Burns
Groomsman
Tommy is one of the groom's good friends from high school. Tommy and the groom have shared more laughs than one could count. It would be difficult not to create a core memory when Tommy is around. He has visited the groom in every city he's lived in, showing up with a fresh haircut each time, of course. The groom is beyond thankful for Tommy's loyalty and support over the years.
Nick Cumbo
Groomsman
Nick is one of the groom's good friends from high school. The two became close through playing multiple sports together growing up. They may have the most travel baseball losses of all time! Nick always makes himself available when the groom is back in his hometown, which never goes unnoticed. The groom loves how effortless and stable their friendship is.
Nate Adamec
Groomsman
Nate is one of the groom's good friends from childhood. The two enjoy chatting about business and the woes of Buffalo sports. The groom loves Nate for how transparent, easygoing, and direct he is. Nate and the groom love the simple things in life, like finding a hill to throw a football off of. The groom appreciates how great of a friend Nate has been to him and his entire family over the years.
Troy Noble
Groomsman
Troy is the bride's brother-in-law. Troy and the groom enjoy playing basketball and watching Buckeye football together. Troy has been there for the groom through thick and thin, strengthening their friendship over the years. The groom is thankful that Troy's relaxed spirit and calm energy rub off on him. He has felt like a devoted brother to the groom for many years, and the groom is beyond excited to make it official.
Tali Gorica
Groomsman
Tali is the bride's eldest brother-in-law. He and the groom love debating Buckeye football. The two have closely bonded over their dedication to work and career progression throughout the years. The groom has a lot of respect for Tali and feels love and reassurance in Tali's presence. The groom is looking forward to officially gaining Tali as a brother.
Griffin Venditti
Groomsman
Griffin is the groom's sister's boyfriend of many years. The groom always looks forward to bonding with Griffin when he returns home. Griffin and the groom share a love for Guinness and trying to "split the G". Griffin is the definition of golden retriever energy that can light up a room, and the groom appreciates Griffin's strong and consistent presence in his family. The groom has never seen Sean McDermott and Griffin in the same room at the same time.
Theodore Gorica
Ring Bearer
Theo is the adorable nephew of the bride. Both she and the groom love Theo and are in awe of him, seeing and squishing him any chance they get. He is such a precious and special gift to the entire family, and the bride and groom cannot wait to have him in the wedding.