Wedding Party
Kelli Racich
Maid of Honor
Kelli and Meghan met in college at St John Fisher and quickly became friends. That friendship continued into adult life. Including many years of living together, moving from Saugerties to Rochester, apartment to apartment, Kelli getting married to Noah (Jon's Best Man) and having Carter, then Meghan met Jon... then Kelli had Lyla, and Anni, all while (not so) patiently waiting to to get to be in the MOH role. Kelli is the friend we all want to have: supportive, fun and no nonsense, more like a sister than a friend. She has had a first row seat to our relationship and has given us both insight and guidance. Kelli and her family live in Macedon NY
Chelsea Jerry
Bridesmaid
Chelsea and Meghan met in Jr High School in Saugerties. Known as Meggz and Chels throughout those years forming a deep friendship and connection that was around prior to partners, kids and distance. Now even with many states between us we pick up right where we left off. Fun fact! Meghan was Chelsea's and Kelli's Maid of Honor at the same time AND Chelsea and Kelli had their first children on the same day within 4 hours of each other. (Clearly this was done on purpose to work Meghan up). Chelsea lives in Washington DC with her husband Steve and two children Isla and Malcolm
Becky Alhanna
Bridesmaid
Becky and Meghan are cousins. As kids Meghan couldn't understand how she was older but Becky's birthday came first in the year. It's still a great mystery. There comes a time in life that you choose your family and friends. Becky is not only family but an amazing friend. Becky and her husband Essa live in Brookfield CT and have two daughters Farrah and Lainey.
Catie Tanner
Bridesmaid
Catie is also a cousin of Meghan's that she vividly remembers coming into this world as one of the most exciting memories of childhood. Everyday Meghan would ask Aunt Linda if the baby was here yet... Fast forward 30 years and here we are! Catie has become not only a cousin but a great friend. Catie and her husband Paul live in Elizaville NY with their four children.
Flower Girls
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Isla Jerry Lyla Racich Farrah Alhanna Lainey Alhanna Jovie Tanner Anniston Racich
Justin Emasie
Officiant
Jon's brother by blood and friend by choice, Justin has known our relationship from the beginning and welcomed Meghan into the family with open arms. When we asked Justin to officiate we were met with a resounding YES I'D LOVE TO I AM HONORED and that is Justin in a nutshell. Supportive, understanding and willing to do whatever is asked of him at any time.
Noah Racich
Best Man
Noah met Meghan when he met Kelli in 2010. Little did he know the two were a package deal. Finally, 7 years later, along came Jon to be a built in friend! Noah and Jon immediately became great friends and have developed that friendship over the last 6 years. Noah is a valued friend to both of us.
Brian Praetorius
Groomsman
Meghan and Brian met as kids at daycare and have been friends ever since. Brian was one of the first people to know that Meghan had met Jon. Brian and Jon immediately clicked over their love of cars and craft beer. Brian and his fiancé Abby added their son Henry to their family in June and will be married on 10/14/23!
Jonathan Emasie
Groomsman
Jonathan is Jon’s (our) oldest. Last year he graduated from Penfield High School and also EMCC Vocational School for his career in Auto Mechanics. He’s our go to with car questions and oil changes. Jonathan has been a huge part in our relationship. Jonathan one day brought up Meghan and Jon moving in together when we always thought that would not happen until after Jonathan Graduated High School. He has changed our lives together as well as independently.
Emerson Emasie
Groomsman
Emerson, Jon’s (our) youngest son has and will always be our compassionate caring son. It’s been a privilege watching Emerson grow into the young man he is today. Emerson also has a passion for mechanics along with a natural ability for welding. Emerson has done it all from T ball to barrel racing.
Ring Bearers
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Carter Racich Malcom Jerry Kaden Tanner Henry Praetorius