Emily & Tyler
Wedding Party
Zach Finegin
Best Man
My name is Zach Finegan but most know me as Fin. I was lucky enough to meet Tyler the summer before forth grade when we played on the same baseball team. We shared many classes together throughout those years and played a lot of baseball but really got close when we live 1 minute away from each other in high school. Cheers to the memories that we have and will have.
Megan Smith
Best Woman
Hi! I’m Megan. I’m a mom, a general manager, and I’m engaged also! Em and I have known each other for going on 15 years. We definitely haven’t always seen eye to eye, but we have always balanced each other out. Emily has always reminded me to really live life, to enjoy small things, and to always have fun - life’s an adventure! We can’t wait to celebrate Emily and Tyler in Tennessee ❤️
Armando
Man of Honor
Hellooooo I'm Armando The Best Married Man BFF. I met Tyler at a random Softball tournament in South Florida. Hit it off like a drunk bitch at a mandingo party .. Our vibe has been great until we go out in public and think my black ass is his servent!!!!!
Taylor Dobbs
Bridesmaid
Hi, I’m Taylor. I’m an HR Generalist, living in Brooklyn, NY. Em and I have been friends for 22 years, and there have been very few dull moments that I can recall in our friendship. We’ve shared so many pivotal moments in this life, some we were unfortunately dealt with and others we chose by pushing each other out of our comfort zones to experience new adventures. She’s been a rock to us all in many forms, and I truly couldn’t imagine not being by her side on hers and Tyler’s special day.
Sidney Davis
Groomswoman
Hi I'm Sidney! I love to cook and garden and make people laugh! The day it dawned on me that I had made not only a best friend, but a fam out of Tyler Laughlin was the most surreal realization ever! I look forward to our routine gossip and ranting sessions over the phone and all the Tik Toks and Instagram posts we send each other. I’m so glad to know we can always count on each other.
Ericca Lanhart
Bridesmaid
My name is Ericca and I’m a vet assistant in Virginia Beach Virginia. I have three dogs a cat and two ferrets. I love the outdoors the beach and my favorite month is October because of Halloween. I’ve played just about every sport growing up and went on to play college soccer. I have my degree in environmental science and biology. I grew up a military child and have lived in many places including Florida, where I met Emily and Tyler. I was interviewed for an educator position before I got placed as a bird zookeeper. We have been coworkers, friends, and even roommates. I’m grateful to have Emily and Tyler In my life and everything they bring to it.
Derek Walker
Groomsman
Hello, my name is Derek Walker. I am from a little town outside St Louis called Bethalto, Illinois. I’ve known of Tyler for a real long time through boys and girls club baseball. I didn’t get to actually meet and talk with the groom until middle school when he recruited me onto the select baseball team. From that point on, we constantly were together either playing baseball, talking baseball, watching baseball, or driving to baseball. I’ll always cherish the memories Tyler has given me like our trips to Indianapolis and Pensacola. I would like to thank Tyler and Emily for including me on their special day. I wish the best for the both of you and hope for a long life of happiness with one another.
Vanessa Lamot
Bridesmaid
My name is Vanessa I was lucky to meet one of my best friends when the bride joined the team at Sarasota Jungle Gardens. After living with Emily, Tyler, and over 30 animals in one house, I am so excited to see them start this new chapter in their lives! Even though I will definitely miss downtown adventures on Cinco de Mayo though one of my favorite memories.
Megan Bickel
Bridesmaid
Hi. My name is Megan Bickel. I am originally and currently from Ohio, but I lived in Florida for about 4.5 years. I met Emily in Florida while attending the Santa Fe College Zoo program. We were in the same small group. We quickly developed a friendship where we had much fun, studying, and adventures together! Even though we always lived in different cities or states after the program we have maintained our close friendship.
Lauren McClure
Bridesmaid
Heey hey! I'm Lauren and I'm a Pre-k teacher! I'm also Emily's sister in law. I'm married to her brother, James and we have two fur babies that we adopted together, Zoey and Gunther. I'm so excited to be apart of Emily and Tyler's big day!
Zeke
Ring Bearer
Zekers, the second "child syndrome" the most needy meerkat in the world. He quickly annoyed Bekers until she loved him and now they are inseparable.
Becky
Ring Bearer
Bekers is our first fur baby. She is sassy, full of judgement, and will always be ready for a nap!