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The Wedding Website of Emilee Graham and David Wightman

Christine Graham

Maid of Honor

Christine started off as just Emilee's little sister, but in recent years, after outgrowing the effects of that 8 year age gap, has become so much more. Lifelong best friend sounds more accurate. Christine is a GRADUATING SENIOR, starting her freshman year at Merrimack College in the fall majoring in Economics. She's a runner, she's a track star (a really good one). All the athletic qualities went straight to this sibling! Christine is just a littttttle bit more reserved than her sister, but who we wanted to give a speech at the wedding was a no brainer. Christine is so deeply thoughtful, kind-hearted, and genuine. We are so lucky that she is the backbone of this wedding, no pressure Seester!

Jared Boyden

Best Man

You know that one friend that you don't get to meet until your adult life that makes you say, "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?" Ya, that's Jared for both David and Emilee! We met Jared in 2019 when all three of us, fresh out of college decided to give the Lowell General Hospital Security Department a try. David and Jared worked full time 2nd shift together and somewhere in between the violent restraints and after work drinks became much more than coworkers. Jared is a UML alumni and still works alongside Emilee as the department's Operations Supervisor. David and Jared motivate each other in countless ways, more competitively in the gym and ju-jitsu! Jared is such a loyal and reliable friend. He's there whenever, however you need him. We NEED him on January 3rd to say the least!

Mary Kate Jacobs

Bridesmaid

Best Friend For Life and Beyond (BFFLAB) is Mk's formal title, as decided by us both in the 2nd grade. If you know Emilee, you probably know Mary Kate. We've loved each for more than half our lives! MaryKate is a URI alumni and the best school nurse there ever was. She's also expecting her first baby (and making Emilee a first time auntie). Sweet baby girl will be here in September, just in time! God knew she needed to be a part of the wedding just as much as Mk. Friendships like this are once in a lifetime and it is such a blessing to be experiencing all life has to offer next to her.

Nicole Young

Bridesmaid

That, "WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?" friend like Jared, ya that's also Nicole! Emilee and David both met Nicole the same way in Dec 2019. Emilee and Nicole just happened to start training a week apart, timing is everything! Our friendship grew and we clicked right off the bat. So well, that less than a year later we decided to take a trip across the country together! Nicole is down for ANYTHING at anytime. Sound familiar? We've done a great job making up for 23 years worth of memories, but on top of how fun and free-spirited Nicole is, the quality of her friendship is immeasurable. Nicole is the most compassionate person we know, you will never meet a more empathetic listener. She's a UML alumni and works for Hanscom Airforce Base (she gets to see all the celebrity's walk off their private jets). The three of us wish our paths crossed sooner, but we are just SO thankful that they ever did! Ps- Nicole was the first one to predict this wedding (before we started dating!)

Ben Wightman

Groomsman

Cousins on paper, but Ben was the little brother David always wanted. David and Ben grew up side by side exploring the woods of Grafton, NH. Whether fishing, hunting, four wheeling, snow mobiling, climbing trees, starting fires, we could always find something to do. Ben's the jack of all trades. A blue collar worker through and through, not much he can't fix or build! Looking back on being kids, David's best (and funniest) memories are all with Ben. Having the best part of my childhood stand next to me on my wedding day is a must.

Ashley Houle

Bridesmaid

Ashley is David's sister and grew up loving Grafton just as much as David and Ben! She loves the mountains and is a HUGE dog lover, her pups Jessie and Axel hit the lottery with her as dog mom! Ashley just bought her first home in Amherst, NH after spending some time living down in Texas (we're really glad she decided not to stay!). She loves Harry Potter and is so creative. If you see any Cricket decor at any wedding events, you can thank Ashley for all of her crafty help. Ashley brings such an easygoing, calming presence. She is much needed throughout this wedding!

Trevor Jutras

Groomsman

Everyone knows Trevor, and if you don't, I'm sure he'll introduce himself to you in the near future. Trevor is Emilee's "big brother". That white lie held up a while, but the secrets out in our adult life that we're cousins! We grew up together and having all the seniors in high school know, "that's Jutras' sister", made freshman year a lot easier! He's been a protector through and through since we were kids, he gave David some big shoes to fill. Trevor is a USMC veteran and production manager at Raytheon. He's the life of the party everywhere he goes, our wedding will be no exception. Keep your eyes out for a man wearing a scally cap, holding a twisted tea in the middle of the dance floor, he'll be hard to miss!

Gina Castellano

Bridesmaid

Gina was the little sister, before Christine's time! Emilee's cousin but again, with age came so much more than company at the family Christmas party. Gina's another one who has been there through it all. From Wiggles concerts to weddings! Gina is a UMA Alumni and also works alongside Emilee at LGH as a Emergency Department Tech. There's a common theme with us both loving a bit of chaos! Gina is SO talented and smart. When she isn't singing, playing guitar, speaking (almost) fluent Spanish in Argentina, or doing yoga, she's drowning in the Med School application process! Gina is so down to earth and the easiest to talk to. We are lucky to have her by our side on our wedding day, at work, AND for every family Christmas party to come!